Talk Time with Hope

****I guess everything has been such a blur since my stepdad was diagnosed with cancer that I did forget that I did a little update on January 31st, having bronchitis didn't help I'm sure. I totally missed the date on the last episode showing that it was January 31st too. I was going to delete this episode and start over, but I am too sleepy to do so...so I'll just apologize for repeating some stuff instead. :)))))))))****

My stepdad died. We thought we had more time. :( 

Hey y'all. So, wanted to do an episode before now, but things have been busy for me. Stepdad found out that the lump in his neck is a tumor and possibly the worse type of the thyroid cancers -- anaplastic thyroid cancer. I want to be there for him, even if we don't always see eye to eye and up until my mom dying, we were not that close...at all. 

However, when it comes to serious illness, well, I believe we can put differences aside and be there for people. That's what I am doing. He was there for me when I went through cancer the last time too. 

Listen in to learn more about what's been going on with me and with this. :)

God bless! 

I will try to do another episode in the next 10 days, but no promises, but I will try AND it may involve (the not so favorite top of) politics. We. Shall. See. 

Note: At the end of the episode, I said, "All seriousness aside", when I meant to say, "All joking aside". :))

Today is the second and last part of the topic of Love! I really think I could talk about this for way more than two episode, but gonna stick to two as may want to talk about it again sometime in the future. :) 

Happy New Year! I hope everyone is doing well and I really hope that y'all have an AMAZING new year! As always, thanks for giving me a listen. <3

God bless! 

***Correction: it's "What is love, lady don't hurt me!" NOT "What is love, baby don't hurt me!" hahaha #mybad

Today I'm talking about love. The way it should be. And also, the way it shouldn't. Listen in for more! :-)

For those that celebrate Christmas: Merry Christmas. 

For those that don't celebrate Christmas: Happy Holidays.

For those that don't see this time as anything but another day: Hope your days are happy just the same. :)

PART 2 of Love will come out right before the New Year. 

Until then, take care of yourselves and be kind to yourself and others. God bless. <3

Please note: I do not know why I kept saying "Lisa Grier" when I meant Brittany Griner. I apologize for saying that name instead of her real name. If Brittany is listening, "PLEASE forgive me. I'm so happy you have been freed!" Now, there are folks out there that don't like that she was freed so give me a listen to find out why. 

Morocco has made it's debut to the World Cup semifinals, more so than that they are the FIRST country from Africa to go this far! That's exciting and I am rooting for the underdog to take it all the way home and win the championship. I feel that if I hadn't spent time in Saudi i would not have felt the way I do today. Going there really opened me to know those different than me, but who are like me just the same. :-) 

Oh, parts of Texas go some insane weather this morning. And I was in it, a little. I was in the target parking lot when the sirens went off and I got an alert telling me that there was a tornado warning and to seek shelter immediately. Yeah, not so nice of a message. But don't worry we are all ok. I got some good pictures out of it too. And a good video. I don't think the tornado that hit a few areas did much damage and that's something to be happy about. #thankyoujesus

Until next time, take care of yourselves and be kind to one another. <3

Little girl was kidnapped and killed out in a rural area that I happened to have lived at when I was a senior in high school. The suspect is a Fed Ex driver that was out delivering packages. I'm so glad they found him and so quickly, but my heart goes out to the family of the little girl. :( 

Finding her body and her killer so quickly is not the case with the four college students that were murdered in Idaho. It's been four weeks and it seems like they, the police, have no suspects or motive for the slayings. Scary and sad. :( 

Yours truly is going on a holiday. Yes, going somewhere cold even. It's to celebrate life. To celebrate 11 years of still being here. Got a plan ticket that was too good to pass up so now I will drive like crazy to make sure my bills are squared away and to have money for hotel and food. God always makes away so I'm not concerned at all. It WILL happen as I am fit as a fiddle (not really but still better than when going through cancer) to drive every day until I leave for holiday. #praiseGod #yay #exploringtwonewcountriessoon #lifeisgood 

Correction: My mom died on November 29th not the 28th

Also, when I commented about the four college students that were slain in Idaho and said that maybe the killer or killers killed the guy first it is not against the women or that women can't defend themselves. But since they were petite, and the guy didn't look small maybe they killed him first knowing they'd have a harder time with him than with the women. That's all. #peacesign 

All over the map, but not really. lol

Talking about the mass shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado. :( Also, about something crazy that happened toTday while Uber driving. Thanksgiving plans. The World Cup in Qatar. Saudi winning against Argentina. <---biggest upset of World Cup history. And ending with small bit about forgiveness. <3

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Whoever you are...wherever you are...be safe, be kind and pass on that kindness. God bless. <3