Longing For Okaloosa

Woke up to a beautiful morning here in Middle Georgia today, however, the day has progressed into severe thunderstorms now and the clouds have closed in.

It is supposed to be beautiful here again tomorrow, but in spite of that my heart is still longing for Okaloosa Island.  We are still waiting for the final word on the closing for the condo at Island Echos.  I can't stop thinking about the last time we were there and the dolphins playing in the surf in front of the balcony.  I love hearing the sound of the surf relentlessly pounding at the shore.  I love the sound of the sea birds as they soar and dive as they hunt for breakfast.  My heart is in Okaloosa.

I have spoken with the Realtor and the Mortgage Broker there in the last two days and they were both sharing just how much they love living there also.  There isn't a favorite time of day there....I love them all.  The mornings, the mid day, the fabulous sunsets....this is where I am meant to be.  I also find myself excited about my artwork once I have moved to Okaloosa.  Dr. Meow and the Bad Girls Gallery is on my list.  They have classes in every kind of art project from bead making to sewing to painting...I can't wait to share time with these other artists. 

In the mean time, I am preparing to have my first garage sale here in Middle Georgia as I prepare to "downsize."  You just don't realize how much you accumulate, and I am definitely NOT at hoarder!
The house is nearly ready to put on the market and I am hoping it won't take a really long time to sell.  We can be patient, however, as we don't have to rush and we will be renting the condo during the busy season to generate extra income. 

I had forgotten how much trouble it is to get together all the information necessary for an underwriter when you are obtaining a loan.  They want everything but your first born child, and we are putting down more than half of the cost of the condo!  Good grief.  But, as of now everything seems to be on track and I am wishing away the next few weeks so that I can head for the Island and the ocean breezes.

The condo was a dream I have had for a long time, and people never let go of your dreams!  Nothing is impossible if you reach for your dreams.

God Bless - Peace Love and Joy

A Wish Your Heart Makes

I always loved the song, "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes."  I have always been a person who believes you should reach for your dreams and never let anyone or anything discourage you.

I still believe that you can achieve what you believe.  However, everything takes EFFORT and work.  Good things usually don't just fall into our lap.  Do you remember the dreams you had as a child?  Were they mostly happy?  Do you remember the nightmares too?  Which were more frequent?

Just for giggles I went to a web site http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/e.htm about interpreting dreams.  It is kind of a "dream dictionary" if you will.  It did turn out to be just for giggles though.  The "definitions" given for some of the dream interpretations were funny if not bizarre.  I don't think that there is anyone who can accurately interpret the dreams of another.  I do believe, however, that we can examine our own dreams sometimes and see what is the desire of our heart. 

Does your heart have a wish?  Is there a job you would love to be doing?  Is there a place you would like to live?  Would you like to travel?  Do you want to learn a new language or a new skill?  Do you want to fall in love?  Do you want your marriage or relationship to be more fulfilling?  Do you dream of these things? 

If so, it is time to ACT on the wishes of your heart.  Never let anyone tell you that fulfilling your "dreams" whatever they are is impossible. 

I had parents who never, and I do mean never, encouraged me to reach for my dreams.  In fact they discouraged any effort I made to succeed in fulfilling my dreams.  I have often wondered why they were like that.  Perhaps it was because they had never fulfilled any dreams of their own. 

I am a risk taker.  I will try any new task and put forth any amount of effort necessary to succeed at completing it.  It doesn't mean I have never failed.  I have.  But, I have also succeeded at many things I had been told were impossible for me to obtain.  I will continue to reach and stretch for my dreams until I cross over to meet my Maker.  I actually think He expects that of me.

I believe that not only should YOU reach for your dreams, but you should encourage your children to do so as well.  Junior wants to play professional sports, and has some talent?  Encourage him to go for it!  He may not become Michael Jordan or Peyton Manning, but he may do well enough in sports to get a scholarship to college and just the fulfillment and joy of PLAYING may satisfy that dream in his heart.  One thing I am sure of is that many many children fail to succeed in life because their dreams are squelched by adults.  In some cases this is well-intentioned but misguided.  Let them dream and teach them to reach out for more, and you just might be surprised how much they will accomplish.

As for yourself, you are NEVER too old to dream.  You are NEVER too old to begin learning something new.  You are NEVER to old to succeed.  Just keep dreaming.  God Bless!