As a therapist I work with children and teens who lack focus so I am consistently motivating them to learn the powerful tool of self-control in order for them to learn to maintain focus. I find many people, including adults, don't realize they have the power to take charge of their thoughts so I offer coping strategies to aid them in taking charge and redirecting their thoughts. I now realize I need to implement some of these coping strategies to keep my eyes on the goal which is the bell in the photo. Most of us know someone who has gone through treatment for cancer and at the end of the treatment you ring the bell. So my goal in 14 days is to ring the bell. I am almost half way there! Every day the race seems to get a little harder all the more reason to maintain focus. What goal are you striving for? 
When I write my blog it in itself is a journey depending on what is going on as I am working, going to radiation and life events are still happening. Life doesn't stand still. I enjoy living life and making new memories so within the past 4 weeks I've attended to 2 birthday parties, 1 graduation party, celebrated Mother's Day plus my daughter hosted a party in my home. Love it! You can see the Loves in the pics I got to spend time #makinwonderfulmemories with on Mother's Day. My church, Christ Church of Orlando, takes Mother's Day photos and you can see the pics we took with my Mother. It was hard to get all the family, living here, in one service.Our church was gracious to let us take 2 as the pics are and will become even more priceless treasures. So what happens when you goal is moved? When I started writing this I thought I was focused, had my game plan, and my goal in sight however, after meeting with the doctor, the radiation team informed me that some changes were made and added 4 additional treatments. This news called for redirecting my focus. I must say it has been a struggle because the more treatments the more the side effects become more apparent. Fatigue is trying to become a constant companion however, I am reminded of my paraphrased scripture written in lipstick on my bathroom mirror - I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me great strength Philippians 4:13. I've pondered this scripture over the years and I've determined that Jesus has an ample supply of strength and it can be given in the direct proportion to what is needed. Some days I/you may need a dash of strength to make it through the day, the meeting, the test. Some moments/days we may need a whole freighter ship full of strength due to a shift in a goal, termination of employment, an alarming biopsy report, your child or your aging parent is ill, you can insert your goal shift here ________. It is in these moments I am thankful in Jesus still has an ample supply of strength and we can trust him to supply. How can we trust Him to supply? His Word says He will do so and He is truth. In James 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the Truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Thank you for continuing this journey with me. The goal in sight now is June 9th as the completion date. I still look forward to ringing the bell! This past week was my first experience witnessing someone ringing the bell. The Radiation Tech said to him, "Don't come back! I don't want to see you here. It is ok to see you at Walmart." Keep your eyes fixed on the goal...focus! I'll look for you at Walmart!
Encouraging Scriptural Words:
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14
But my God shall supply all your need according to your riches in glory through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed (anxious), for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous (strong) right hand. Isaiah 41:10
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