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Get Your Hopes Up

These 2 Bible journaling index cards that I made last year were in my memories today and I wanted to share them in case someone else needed the reminder today, like I do. 😁

Below is the original post I shared on Instagram.

A while back I was praying about something and I heard the words “get your hopes up” in my spirit. After that, I kept seeing posts on Facebook and Instagram confirming those words.

So I decided to make this double sided #memorydexcard with those words on it using some The Happy Planner floral and alphabet stickers and alphabet stickers from ByTheWell4God for the Bible verse on the other side. 😊

God gave me a promise several years ago and I still have hope that even with everything going on in the world right now that I will see the promise fulfilled. ☺️🙌

I’ve learned… by Maya Angelou

I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life. I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making a “life.” I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Maya Angelou

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/5141700-i-ve-learned-that-no-matter-what-happens-or-how-bad

I love this quote by Maya Angelou and wanted to share it. 😁

11th grade trip to Europe #fbf

These pictures came up in my memories today from a slideshow that I shared 6 years ago from my trip to Europe in the 11th grade. I got to go with some classmates as part of history class and we visited Paris, London and Madrid in the span of 10 days. It was a lot of fun and I hope to go back someday. 😁

Me in front of the Eiffel Tower
Madrid, Spain airport & a keychain I bought
Postcards from Paris
Postcards from Paris
Postcards from Paris
Windsor Castle in London
Westminster Abbey
Sightseeing guide for London and Britain

In memory of my grandmother

My grandmother passed away the day before July 4th in 2018 and I made this memorial page for her in my Happy Planner. I included some family pictures. I also found stickers that represented her favorite things and reminded me of her.

Jo Ann Walker 4/8/27 – 7/3/18

I wrote the following poem and read it at her funeral. I also included it on my page.

I wrote this little poem to say how much you mean to me 
I’ll miss your love for chocolate milk, Judge Judy and jeopardy 
You were always there for me 
whenever I needed you
You always made me feel better 
whenever I was feeling blue 
Your love for history 
made you the perfect candidate 
To help me with my school projects, 
so they would not be late 
You were a very strong woman, 
one whom I admire 
Your knowledge, wisdom and generosity are some things to which I aspire 
It really hurt to see you suffer, 
you just wanted the pain to cease
I’m sad to see you go, 
but I’m glad you are finally at peace 

by Tiffany Brown