Life With Jules, and other stuff

Aren't you tired of all of the hate in the nation? I sure am. I just want to feel peace, love, joy, and happiness again. When neighbors were friendly with one another. I saw this on Facebook yesterday and did it ever hit home: Do you feel this way too? Life was so much simpler then; even though it was the 1970s and 1980s for me. But hey, I was a kid.  As a Christian, I strive for this As a human, I get so absorbed by the news that I become angry and saddened by what's happening in the nation.  I just want peace, joy, love, and happiness again.

OK, you may be wondering what the title means. That's alright! I am too, lol. Seriously though, I have been frustrated to the point of near exhaustion, yet have somehow remained joyful at the same time. I can't explain it. Maybe it's God working His way through me. I'm finding myself laughing a little more lately and that's a good thing. It sure beats the alternative. I still have moments, but I am learning how to deal with them and move on. I have so many dreams, so many things I would love to do. I've had quite a few setbacks through the recent 10 years that I often wonder if any of my dreams will come to fruition. I know God has a purpose for me. Yes, I get rather impatient waiting on Him. But all I can do is wait. He is in control. He is in more control now than He was even as few as 2 years ago. I've missed a couple of days in my reading of Proverbs, yet somehow I find that's alright. It's reflecting on what I have already read. It's pi...