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https://www.quizexpo.com/which-color-of-cat-are-you/ I'm a white cat. You’re graceful and a little reserved, exuding an air of quiet elegance. People may see you as delicate, but you’re far from fragile. Beneath your calm exterior lies a deeply thoughtful and perceptive soul, taking your time to warm up but loyal to those who earn your trust

There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. - Edith Wharton

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. - Desmond Tutu

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist. - Indira Gandhi

The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." —Michael Altshuler, American author and motivational speaker"

Do you say soda or pop?

Do you say sneakers or tennis shoes?

Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die. Mary Elizabeth Frye

Should you turn your computer off all the time?Don't use the on/off switch on your personal computer any more than necessary. There's a surge of electricity every time the switch is turned on. For fragile computer chips, it's much like starting the day by jumping into an icy pool. To prolong the life of your home computer, turn it on when you arrive home from work and turn it off again when you go to bed at night

http://www.angelfire.com/ma4/myrecipes/MakeAheadManicotti.html 1 pint ricotta cheese 2 eggs 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 12 manicotti shells 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 1. In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese and eggs until blended. Stir in spinach, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, sugar, salt and pepper. Stuff mixture into uncooked pasta shells. 2. Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a medium baking dish. Arrange stuffed pasta shells in a single layer over the sauce. Pour the remainder of the sauce over the shells, cover dish, and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight. 3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake covered for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese, and bake for another 15 minutes. Makes 6 servings

Ultimate Fudgy Brownies MAKES about 15 brownies COOK TIME 40 Min Our recipe for Ultimate Fudgy Brownies is going to make you forget about any other recipe for brownies you've ever tasted... They're that good. You may just want to pour yourself another glass of milk, 'cause these homemade brownies are full of decadent, chocolatey flavor. What You'll Need1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted 3/4 cup baking cocoa 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks (2 cups) (See Note) 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) What to Do Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place melted butter in a large bowl; add cocoa and stir until well blended. Add sugar; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour, vanilla, and salt; stir just until combined. Stir in chocolate chunks and nuts, if desired. Spread batter in baking dish. Bake about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool, then cut into serving-sized pieces. Notes Semisweet chocolate chips can be substituted for the chocolate chunks. Source: Mr Food

Are there any Bible verses that bring you comfort,?

Every Tear Matters He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 21:4 I once believed tears were a sign of weakness. I vividly remember a moment when I felt the aching pang of heartbreak, and someone jokingly asked, “Are you going to cry now?” I consciously kept my pent-up tears from flowing, embarrassed to show my weakness. Like pressing a cork into a shaken-up bottle to keep it from exploding, I stuffed down my unshed tears in an effort to look strong. Years later, the pressure built and the cork finally blew off. After adding our first son to our family, I didn’t ease my prior commitments and continued to work, travel, and lead my Bible study group as if I had no limitations. One year into motherhood, my body and mind broke down, and the tears finally began to flow. God used that season to bring me to this realization: I am not made to bottle my tears but to let their healing flow point me to God, my true healer. Suppressing my tears had kept me from coming to God in my brokenness and profound need. I thought my stoicism was a sign of strength, but in reality, my refusal to cry out in my grief and pain had hindered my healing and freedom. As the tears finally came out over the following days and weeks, I learned that God is not put off by our cries for help. Psalm 56:8 tells us he holds our tears in a bottle—he sees every drop that falls. God made our bodies to produce tears for a reason. Tears are not a sign of weakness; they can be an act of worshipful surrender. When we pray and tears stream down our faces, we can open our clenched fists, release our worries, and be reminded of God’s nearness. When we weep and lament over injustice, our tears reveal how God moves our hearts to action. When we speak about what he has done and our eyes sting with tears of gratitude, or when we sing about God’s faithfulness while crying tears of joy, we are prompted to a deeper awe of and love for God. When we repent over our sins and cry out our confession, our tears expose our change of heart. Every tear counts. Every tear matters. There will be a day when every tear will be wiped away, but today is not that day (see Ecclesiastes 3:4; Revelation 21:4). In the meantime, God is faithful to rescue and redeem our broken parts and hold our tearstained faces. Don’t ignore your tears, and don’t hold them back. Let them flow freely, whether they’re tears of sorrow and grief or joy and thanksgiving. Cry out to God, and find hope as your tears fall in the presence of the one who knows your sorrow firsthand: Jesus, “a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief” (Isaiah 53:3). Word before World God sees our tears of grief, pain, joy, and praise, and he tenderly preserves them in his bottle. Grow in Grace Pay attention to your tears. The next time you feel like crying, let your tears flow in surrender and praise to God, who holds each one and offers you hope in Jesus. https://tbibles.com/5HaQ

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I'm still having trouble fully letting go of family. I keep giving them chance after chance but not a change. I keep setting myself up for more hurt. I've gone no contact with them but I am not entirely at peace with it, which is why I went no contact with them in the first place...to protect my peace. Guard my heart. Only I just feel so alone.

My motivation is spiritual. My hope is in the Lord.

I always keep fighting, no matter how defeated I feel. I keep showing up.