Daytona's most famous residents...

To see one of the most interesting people I encounter on a daily basis, please take the time to watch the video above.

You might wrongly assume that I am making fun of this person. I am not. Freddie is one of the people that brightens my day, every day. Nothing ever seems to bother Freddie. He is a happy guy. Some people get annoyed with Freddie, but I love him! He is truly a unique and beautiful soul. Freddie brings happiness, joy, and laughter to probably hundreds of people per day. Freddie doesn't have a care in the world and he is who he is, regardless of what people think about him. Freddie dances and sings, randomly. Freddie walks people's dogs. Freddie cares about other people.

We should all strive to be more like Freddie. We might have more gratitude, compassion, and acceptance for all the wonderful people and things that we get to experience in this life.

Just a thought.

Life As I know It, a Lesson in Gratitude

Life as I know it is really good. I have absolutely nothing that I can complain about. Life is treating me really well.

In the past, I would be waiting for the other shoe to drop. not today. I am riding this pink cloud until it disappears!  I know that life will not always go my way, but it is today- so I am taking full advantage of this situation. There are many things that I want that I do not have, but I have everything that I need. I cannot thank myself for this, as everything I have has been given to me by God and the people that he has placed in my life today. I am very grateful for all the blessings in my life.

As for what is right in my life, I cannot thank God enough. I have a place to live, food to eat, friends I trust, a loving and supporting family, money in the bank, and people who love and accept me for who I am. I really don't have anything to complain about, since all my needs are being taken care of by my higher power, who I choose to call God.

I am currently seeking employment, which is a challenge all in itself, as I am now a convicted felon with a bad credit score. Employers are not too thrilled to check out my background. But I have faith that as long as I stay in God's will, I will be placed in a position that He chooses, as long as I continue to do the footwork. I have a really good life today. Just for today, I am okay.

As for my legal problems, I seem to be keeping my ass out of jail. I have a court date on the 27th of this month and I have no fear of going back to jail. I believe that God will put me where he wants me- if that be in the hand of the Volusia County Department of Corrections, then all will be well with that. I have faith that no matter what happens, I will remain in God's will and that can't be a bad thing, right?

Thy will, not mine, be done!

"The Life of Love"

"May I so live the life of love
this day that all those with whom I have
anything to do may be as sure of love
in the world as they are of the sunlight."
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