I Choose Bliss

Wishcasting Wednesday 11/11

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:58:00 +0000

This week Jamie Ridler asks us : What do you wish to dare?

I dare to step out of the confines in which I placed myself in. I have many wonderful opportunities that have been presented recently and I want to take them head on. No fear. No negative self-talk. Just a fearless go getter on a mission! I dare myself to become the success God wishes for me to be!

Thankfulness - Day 10

afiveoh4uplifting@gmail.com (Tabitha And Family) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:36:00 +0000

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Hello Beautiful Ones!

My post is a bit late, but here I am! We have been Very busy here preparing for our yearly Christmas give. I've learned a lot these past few weeks and I'm deeply grateful for the lessons. I'm grateful for the kind souls God has sent our way! This year's give is going to be Phenomenal and as a family we are all DEEPLY Grateful for that!

PS..Here's the link to the interview I did with Co-Creator Networks last Friday..Listen Here!

25 Days of Thankfulness - Day 9

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:56:00 +0000

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As I lay in the dark last night my mind was bombarded of things to be grateful for. Having that experience made me even more grateful. I've had an amazing life so far. Although, I truly feel it is just beginning, so far I can say it's been wonderful. Even with the losses, hurricane katrina and my disability I have had a charmed existence here on earth. For that, I am deeply grateful.

The Many Facets of Gratitude - Day 8

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

puppy kisses all day long * soft meditation music filling my home * hubby and nephew laughing as they enjoy a game * painting princess charlie's nails * chocolate soy milk * the money to buy chocolate soy milk * books to read * my baby nephew's smile * the chance to talk to my sister's via the phone * the beauty of our neighborhood * having a lovely neighbor invite us to a Bar B Q * clean comforters * christmas cartoons on DVD * purchased items for Thanksgiving dinner * a deep rooted love * rice krispy treats *

And the list continues...

Quote:

"Love has come to rule and transform; stay awake, my heart, stay awake." ~Rumi

25 Days of Thankfulness - Day 7

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Today I am grateful for the delicious grits my hubby cooks for me whenever I ask. He calls them "italian grits", but we all know they are regular grits with ham, salt, and thyme. They are AMAZING and fill my belly each time! He loves me and it shows in his cooking. :-)

"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude."

~Denis Waitley

So Much Is Happening

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:17:00 +0000

I don't want to be one of those bloggers who disappears for weeks and then comes back explaining over and over. I will be visiting everyone this weekend. So many WONDERFUL things are happening! Things I want to share and I will...later.

This blog, the podcast and our organization have been catapulted to an entirely new level and I am beyond excited and nervous. Just know that I have not gone far. Content will always be posted, but I'll be commenting mostly on weekends due to this crazy, beautiful life of mine!! Once our Christmas Give is done I can return to commenting more frequently.

I was interviewed on Co-Creator Networks radio and as soon as I receive the link to the archive I'll share it with you. Much More GOODNESS To Come!! Thank you for understanding and not abandoning me!

ICB 15: Noah & Gratitude

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0000

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ICB 15: Noah & Gratitude

Diana Biorkman needs your help in making her son's wish come true. She has a 5 year old son, Noah, in the last stages of a 2.5 year battle with Neuroblastoma Cancer. The family is celebrating Christmas next week and Noahs request is to get lots of Christmas cards. Please consider sending cards to:

Noah Biorkman
1141 Fountian Viewcircle
South Lyon, MI 48178

Please let this precious child know he is DEEPLY Loved. Fill his mailbox with joy.
It's his Only wish.

Join In Granting A Dying Child's Wish

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:14:00 +0000

Here is the news video from Channel 4 In Detroit
http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/21525126/index.html

Diana Biorkman needs your help in making her son's wish come true. She has a 5 year old son, Noah, in the last stages of a 2.5 year battle with Neuroblastoma Cancer. The family is celebrating Christmas next week and Noahs request is to get lots of Christmas cards. Please consider sending cards to:

Noah Biorkman
1141 Fountian Viewcircle
South Lyon, MI 48178

Please let this precious child know he is DEEPLY Loved. Fill his mailbox with joy.
It's his Only wish.

25 Days of Thankfulness - Day 4

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Today I am grateful that I now know what true peace feels like. I'm grateful that one day I will know it every single day. I'm loving how my relationship with God grows and in the process He blesses me with a renewed sense of life and joy.

I'm so grateful today that I can honestly say...

It Is Well With My Soul

Thank You Father!!

This week Jamie asks: What Do You Wish To Experience?

For me the answer is truly simple. I wish to experience life the way it was intended to be experienced. I wish to experience each day in complete joy and peace. I wish to experience the rest of my days here on earth in unconditional love.

25 Days of Thankfulness - Day 3

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0000

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Today I am grateful that I am a handicap-able child of God
living 2 uplift my sisters & brothers. I do this with honor,
loyalty, peace, compassion & Love.

25 Days of Thankfulness - Days 1 & 2

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000

In February of this year I did "28 Days of Loving-Kindness." My friend Xazmin @ This Is The Year and her friend Amanda @ Serenity Now are going to do 27 Days of Thankful as a celebration to Thanksgiving, however I will be doing my 25 Days of Thankfulness as Thanksgiving is on the 26th of this month. I love expressing my gratitude and what better way to say "Thank You" than by doing so. So, whether it be big or small for the next few weeks I'll be sharing the many things I am grateful for. I'll even be sharing a few things I've never shared before.

For the past few weeks I had been driving myself crazy over our Christmas give and my 14 year old daughter sat me down and asked "do you believe in God?" I answered yes. She then said "why are you blocking your blessings with these unnecessary thoughts?" I immediately took a step back and realized just how much sense she had just made. He never lets us down, after-all we are doing his work. I've felt so light since then and great things have been coming our way in the form of support. I'm so thankful for my daughter! She always knows how to bring me down from my craziness and she does it with loving-kindness.

Sunday Citar 11/1

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:11:00 +0000

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"I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."
— Audrey Hepburn

Fun Fact Friday!

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:07:00 +0000

I was suppose to list 10 honest facts about myself when I received the Honest Scrap award, but I had too much to say already, so I thought it would be fun to do this Friday. (:

10 Fun & Honest Facts About Me:

1. I have 6 tattoos
2. I hate clothes! If I had my way I'd never put clothing on, however, I love wearing shorts and pajamas. I can live in pajamas 365 days of the year. :)
3. Up until April of 09 I had never read anything in the bible except for Job and a few Psalms
4. After I make a point I kind of keep drumming it in. LOL
5. I ADORE coffee, but it gives me funky gas..LOL
6. I STILL watch Cartoons
7. I snort when I laugh too hard...I love those kinds of laughs!
8. I didn't meet my dad until I was 21
9. When I was giving birth to my daughter I NEVER felt labor pains..I mistook labor as gas
10. I HATE HATE doing dishes

Have A Blessed Weekend!!

When No One's Home

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

When No One's Home (7:13)

When no one's home I call His name. I invite him to meet me in our space to converse. I breathe in and out. I pray for my well being first, then my husband, family and then all beings. In the quiet I feel Him enter our space and I am overjoyed. I thank Him for all he's given us. For all He will give us. For all he's brought us through. I talk to Him about my dreams and goals. I ask Him to guide them and to show me what it is that He wishes for me to do. Who is it He wishes for me to be. He answers, but not in the conventional way you and I may answer a question. One sign or confirmation and I immediately know He has answered me. I thank Him and humbly obey.

When no one's home I sing to Him. I praise his Holy Being. When I close my eyes I see us dancing together and in this moment I am made whole. Each day I am tested. Each day I am broken. But, in the morning I am put together again by my Father's love. We meet in our space, talk, rejoice, sing, dance and He in all of His glory fills me with a love that only our Heavenly Father can provide. He picks me up, dusts me off and re-fills me with His love and grace. He does this every day. With every new morning and while no one's home He perfects my imperfections with His Never-ending Love.

Treats Galore!

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

This week Jamie asks: What treat do you wish for?

Since it is Halloween time I am wishing for tons and loads of good candy. I wish to sit on my comfy couch and watch the ABC Family Halloween Marathon in peace. I wish for my PO box to be filled with the goodies we need for our Xmas gift bags. I wish to not have a care in the world as I enjoy my yummy treats and awesome movies.

Counting My Blessings On Monday

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

1. Cool sunshiny days
2. lunch date with hubby
3. hubby's job
4. my nephews sense of humor
5. my nephews wonderful grades (he's giving it his all)
6. A comfortable home
7. Trip to Wal-Mart and Target in the same day (Goodness!)
8. A brand new day
9. The lesson of following Him
10. Music Music and Music
11. A new peep hole that I can reach
12. Fall
13. The ability to provide a warm meal each day
14. Peace, Love, Grace & Joy (BIG Smiles)

I have received a few awards lately and I am beyond grateful for them. I am honored that those passing them along think so highly of me!

Dale awarded me the "One Lovely Blog Award"

I was awarded the "Honest Scrap" award by Kee @30 Something and Still Finding My Way

"Dragon Loyalty Award"

My Comments Rock Award"

Given by The Redhead Riter

Thank You All!!

Have A Super Blessed Day!!

Sunday's Thought

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

"We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair, and hopelessness is love. There are many in the world who are dying for a piece of bread, but there are many more dying for a little love."

~Mother Teresa

Smiling My Butt Off!

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:36:00 +0000

Holy Fireball Batman!!!

If I can describe today in one word it would be...FANTABULOUS!!!

I love it when everything falls into place and I feel as if I'm floating on air! On Thursday at 9:24 pm my oldest niece(18) gave birth to a healthy and beautiful baby boy!! He weighed in at a healthy 7lbs 12 ozs and he's gorgeous!!

Today the hubbster and I spent a few hours at the hospital delivering goody bags for Halloween.
IT. WAS. AWESOME!!
Being around those kids and absorbing their positive energy and gratitude sends me soaring! Can you tell I'm super siked? I love it and I love them! I want to spend the rest of my days here on earth doing this. Being this person. Living in this imperfect, yet beautiful body.

I AM JOYFUL!!

Many beautiful people are jumping in and spreading love with us for Christmas and for that I am DEEPLY grateful! Everything I needed and prayed for is being granted and I am simply in BLISS over it. Grateful beyond any word or emotion could ever truly convey. God is in control and as soon as I let go He stepped in and did His Thing!!

There's always going to be another mountain
I'm always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes I'm gonna to have to lose,
Ain't about how fast I get there,
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb
*Lyrics From The Climb by Miley Cyrus*

The Climb Feels So Good Today!!!

My Grateful Heart

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:33:00 +0000

I'm overwhelmed with joy. I woke this morning filled with a sense of love, joy and peace. I had been seriously STRESSING over my family's Christmas Give for this year. But a few blog friends and Twitter folk are stepping up to help us! I understand we are in very trying financial times, so to see them push their fears aside and open their hearts to the children is simply BEAUTIFUL!!

*I'm grateful to my hubby who is working any extra hours he can to help finance this mission.

*I'm grateful to all who have gone above and beyond to get the word out for us

*I'm grateful that God ALWAYS sends the right people my way

God closes small doors to open BIGGER ones. This I truly believe with all my heart.

If you are looking for a kind act to perform please consider our family's Christmas Give. Our goody bags will be going to children who will be hospitalized on Christmas and to children who'll be in homeless shelters on Christmas.

WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR FINANCIAL DONATIONS

Anyone wishing to purchase an item or items may do so through Oriental Trading Company and have them shipped directly to us.

Items Needed:

IN-4/1588 Mini Holiday Fun And Games Books $8.99 72 Piece(s)

IN-25/2923 “Monster Tattoos” - $3.49 72 Piece(s)

IN-39/1530 Glowing Frog And Lizard Tattoos - $3.49 72 Piece(s)

IN-37/850 Easter Egg Magnets - $4.99 48 Piece(s)

IN-24/1933 Spring Bug Dog Tag Necklaces $4.99 48 Piece(s)

Ship to:
A FiveOh4 Uplifting
PMB 1155
13909 Nacogdoches Rd. #105
San Antonio, TX 78217

Thank You!!!

Wishcasting Wednesday 10/21

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Do U Wish To Uplift Kids Who Are Ill?
Visit us to find out How & read Why I started our organization. http://afiveoh4uplifting.org

Wishcasting Wednesday:

This week Jamie asks us: What do you wish to say yes to?

There's been so many wonderful and crazy things going on lately, but through whatever I have much to say yes to!

I'm Saying Yes To:
Living in Complete Bliss
Letting Go Of All Fear
Taking Leaps & Not Looking Back
Finishing School & Helping Others Find Their Bliss
Promoting Our Organization/Ministry
Feeling Beautiful: Inside & Out (I'm Gorgeous!) :)
Losing Weight & Loving The Process
LIFE - I only have this one, so I'm going to ROCK IT!!!

ICB #13:Wrapped in Bliss

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

ICB #13:Wrapped in Bliss (5:04)

This entire blog is based on my new way of living, thinking, feeling and being. When I fully understood that I alone had the power to bring me joy my life changed dramatically. When I fully understood the depth of Jesus' love for me and the plan God has in store for my life I became free. I have the power to live in complete misery or I can choose to live each day granted to me in complete bliss/joy. There are times in everyone's life where we stand smack dab in the center of a tornado, but it is how we react to that tornado that can make or break us. I have survived living with deformities. I have survived feeling un-loved by my parents. I have survived hurricane Katrina. I have survived losing three family members last year all within months of one another. I have survived being lost. But, even through all of that I "still" choose bliss. I know the truth and I know my destiny. Knowing both has given me strength I never imagined. Tornadoes have scooped me up SEVERAL times in my life, but I stood still and allowed The Father to take control. I know it's hard for many to believe in something/someone they can not see, but believe me there's great power in Believing.

Live is hard(for everyone), but we have the power to change our circumstances. One of the ways I have chosen to bring joy into my life is by expressing Gratitude daily. Today I am grateful that I am breathing, for God's unconditional love, that I have the power to live in joy and release all fears, that my voice can be the voice for many who feel they have none. Another way is by living in simplicity, but for me the greatest decision I ever made was to follow God and His Son Jesus. In doing this it has lead me to live a life of serving others instead of wallowing in self pity. Living in "Me" world will not take us very far, but if we choose to help others and give of ourselves the blessings can be enormous and never ending.

Believe in You, Believe in something or someone far bigger than yourself, Believe in love and most of all believe in bliss. It's right there waiting for you to wrap yourself within it. It never hides from us. It's there and it's yours. Just reach out and Believe.

God Bless

Sunday Citar 10/18

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

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The Goings On In My Life

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:10:00 +0000

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It's been an extremely fantastic week! I have been to cloud 9 and back. Add in a little exhaustion and you have a grateful me. :)

The Goings On In My Life:

*We are gearing up for our 2009 Christmas give over @ Afiveoh4uplifting.org anyone wishing to help us make this possible can visit the site or email me

*I'm SUPER thrilled, because it is no longer hot in Texas!

*This Wednesday I was the Featured Blogger for SITS and it was AMAZING!!!

*I've been visiting every commenter to thank them for visiting me on my day (it's a hard job)

*Sam @ Sandwich365 became my 200th follower!!! I'm sending her a lovely gift (:

*I'm SO excited about Halloween!

*I found out through my new dentist that part of my jaw pain is due to my 2 right wisdom teeth, which now must be extracted :(

*I am SO gearing up to see "Where The Wild Things Are" tonight!!!

*I'll have a new podcast up on Monday 10/19 (for all who's been asking) :)

*I did an awesome interview with Secret Agent L over @ Afiveoh4uplifting.org if you get a chance check it out. She's wicked awesome!!

Grateful - Overjoyed - Overwhelmed

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

So, yesterday was my featured day over at SITS and I had no idea it would be this huge! The comments overwhelmed, uplifted me to the highest! I received over 300 comments and have many new followers! How will I ever thank you all? I will if it takes me all weekend. I'm so grateful for the support and love!

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

I'm Grateful For:
-The support of my SITStas
-My loving family
-A love filled day
-God's unconditional love
-The many inspiring people I get to know

Welcome SITStas! It's My Sits Day! Yippee!!

IChooseBliss@gmail.com (Tabitha@ichoosebliss) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

OMG! OMG! Today is a very awesome day for me!! TODAY I am the featured blogger over at SITS. What is SITS? Sits is an AWESOME community ran by Heather and Tiffany where commenting is a source of connecting and each day a lucky SITSta is featured blogger. Today is my day!!

Ok, a little about me! My name is Tabitha and I was born with disabilities, but I refuse to live as a disabled person. I'm a mother to one beautiful teenage daughter(Princess Charlie), 1 scrappy puppy(Pooh) and wife to an awesome guy of 12 years. Together we run our own family mission called A FiveOh4 Uplifting. I'm a poet at heart, I strongly believe in helping others and ADORE music to the fullest! I currently host an inspirational podcast in conjunction with my blog, which I LOVE producing!

My posts are more of the spiritual, uplifting type and it fits me just fine. I love sharing my heart and the adventures of my family shenanigans. (:

I'm SOOOO siked about today and I hope you'll enjoy the three posts I've chosen as my favorites!!

Empowering One Another

Soul Dance

Finding Bliss Through It All

Thank You For Visiting!!!