The Honeybee's Lifestyle

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  • Giving Thanks

    Hello Honeybees,

    Today is the day that we set aside time with family to give THANKS.  I would like to think that we give thanks everyday and that we gather with our families on the regular. I would like to think that the only thing that makes today different is that it’s a Thursday.   

    These last few months there has been so much sadness. I lost a cousin, a friend lost a spouse and another friend also lost a cousin. When we celebrated Thanksgiving 2015 we had no idea that they would not be with us. So this year I am especially thankful for my family. 

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    A few members of my work team showed me the true meaning of being grateful. I was so moved by their actions that I  know that it was nothing but God speaking to me. He was telling me to be grateful for the little because He has so much more.

    So today as I gather with my family and you gather with yours be grateful and thankful that you have them.  This year celebrate LIFE.

    One more thing……. I’m also grateful for YOU!!! Thank you for visiting & sharing in my space. I do not take you or your time for granted.  Many blessings to you & our family.

    Belinda Bee pic

    Beewisdom- Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart-Seneca

  • 20 Things That Make Me Happy

    Hello Honeybees,

    Sometime in September I wrote a list of 20 things that make me happy and after this past week, which I still can not comprehend, I was glad to run across that list.

    Wanna read it?    Here ya go?

    • My relationship with God
    • My sons
    • When my sons say I love you
    • A moving worship experience
    • Spending time with my friends
    • A great night’s sleep
    • When I see a successful child
    • A confident woman
    • A fresh hair do
    • Perfectly arched brows

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    • A good pedicure
    • A long bubble bath
    • A perfect Spring day
    • A perfect fall day on a college campus
    • A day at the beach
    • A clean house, that I didn’t have to clean
    • Checking off everything on my to do list
    • Not keeping up with the Joneses
    • A Steelers win, especially the Super Bowl
    • Knowing that my life makes a difference in this world

    Some of these might be small but it doesn’t always have to be something big to make me happy. For me it really is the small things that make me happy.

    What makes you happy?

    Belinda Bee pic

    Beewisdom –  It’s a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy.”      Lucille  Ball

  • Middle Finger Up

    Hello Honeybees,

    On Sunday I gave fear the middle finger….like Beyonce said, sort of…. “Middle finger up, tell it….fear bye”

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    Those that are close to me know that I have a fear of heights and water.  My fear of water is not that bad. I’m only afraid of water when it comes above my waist. My fear of heights is very real. Let’s just say climbing a ladder is a no-no.  So imagine me walking across a bridge over the Mississippi bridge.

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    Yep, I walked across the Harahan Pedestrian Bridge now known as Big River Crossing.  It’s a mile long bridge that connects Tennessee & Arkansas.  The train still runs alongside the walking trail. Which is what happened while I walked across the bridge.

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    The views from the bridge are AH-Mazing.  I actually stopped to take a picture. I looked down only once because once was truly enough. And I didn’t want to freeze in the middle of the bridge.

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    Although conquering this particular fear was not on my #YearOfYes list I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try. I am determined to not let fear get the best of me.  If I did I would be missing out on some of the best times in life.

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    I didn’t take this walk alone. The ladies that I walked with were so encouraging and supportive. They also shared some very important life lessons. Lessons that I will take to heart.

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    Ladies I thank you for the welcome spirit and shared wisdom.

    2016 is almost over and yes there are still fears to conquer and guess what……I’m ready.

    Belinda Bee pic

    Beewisdom- Fear is only as deep as the mind allows.  Japanese Proverb