Carmela Snelbaker

Author of "Thank You For Your Service, Sheep!"
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    • Darkness and Light

      Posted at 9:25 AM by carmelasnelbaker
      Dec 17th

      As Seekers of Light we long for Truth and Simplicity. With awareness that experiencing darkness is a necessary part of total and complete appreciation and recognition of Light. Below I am sharing a favorite song that is worth reflecting on written by Jason Marz ……. 93 Million Miles From The Sun.

      I pray we all seek the Light today and resist the Darkness……

      https://youtu.be/bcQwIxRcaYs?si=7KlegOYLBSs0rqDB

      The lyrics are below……….

      93 Million miles from the sun

      People get ready, get ready

      ‘Cause here it comes,

      it’s a light A beautiful light,

      over the horizon Into our eyes

      Oh, my, my how beautiful

      Oh, my beautiful mother

      She told me:

      Son, in life you’re gonna go far

      If you do it right,

      you’ll love where you are

      Just know, wherever you go

      You can always come home

      240 Thousand miles from the moon

      We’ve come a long way to belong here

      To share this view of the night

      A glorious night

      Over the horizon is another bright sky

      Oh, my, my how beautiful

      Oh, my irrefutable father

      He told me, son,

      sometimes it may seem dark

      But the absence of the light is a necessary part

      Just know, you’re never alone

      You can always come back home

      You can always come back

      Every road is a slippery slope

      There is always a hand that you can hold on to

      Looking deeper through the telescope

      You can see that your home’s inside of you

      Just know, that wherever you go

      No, you’re never alone

      You will always get back home

      93 Million miles from the sun

      People get ready, get ready

      ‘Cause here it comes, it’s a light

      A beautiful light,

      over the horizon Into our eyes…………..

      With Respect, Hope, Joy and Love, Carmela

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    • Like Tiny Snowflakes of Hope, Joy and Love Angelic Souls’ Messages Blanket The Earth

      Posted at 6:08 PM by carmelasnelbaker
      Jan 6th

      The most perfect beauty often happens within a fraction of a moment as one observes the genuine pureness of protective Love one for another. Each taking selfless steps to prepare for the other’s ease of well-being as the future begins to unfold. 

      Being witness to the message of Hope in what feels to be a Hopeless situations is nothing short of amazing. Being in it and through it myself I am aware the end of life experiences and moments will not always feel positive, hopeful or Awe inspiring. Often they may not be witnessed by those closest but possibly by the “outsider”. I am convinced we are not supposed to be able to figure out why. The most important message is  Every Souls‘ Wisdom and purpose is important and most assuredly it will unfold in the manner it should. Whether it shines through like a billboard or comes quietly much later as a gentle whisper is not what is important. The joint message of many Souls is what brings us Hope.

      It is a blessing to be present with a family and witness the gentle unfolding of protective Love in action. Each person, whether a parent, a child or grandchild, or one spouse toward another, going to great lengths to protect the other from undue burden and discomfort in the future.

      Each one knowing our earthly journey sometimes causes us to travel some very difficult roads. Each one taking steps to protect the other and assist in making their future journey as smooth and free of unnecessary pain as possible.

      When living through the moment as a family each member often silently taking steps and making quiet sacrifices to allow or facilitate ease of burden for the other.

      As an outside source of support the complete picture of a families love for each other focuses into a very clear snapshot of perfect love. A Love that takes steps to protect each other from as much hurt as necessary. A love willing to cover up their own pain to ease the burden for the other. A Love that sees through the stoic front, reaches past the facade to embrace and share the burden together.

      Each Soul we are introduced to here on our earthly journey carries lessons of Wisdom they may not even be aware of themselves.

      In a majestic unfolding of Divine moments of Wisdom each unique lesson will become clear to those it was intended to reach.

      Each souls lesson joins with other lessons, and like tiny snowflakes of Love, Hope, and Joy  angelic souls’ messages blanket the earth with the purest message of Warmth and Divine Love.

      Like a warm blanket being wrapped around you when you are cold and afraid, let the beautiful blanket of Hope, Joy and Love wrap you and quiet your fears during times of confusion, grief and sorrow. It is then when we feel the continued angelic support and unending Love that our Loved One’s share with us.

      With Respect, Hope, Joy and Love,    Carmela

       

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      Posted in Meditative Writings | Tagged #blanketed, #Complications, #DifficultSeasons, #EaseOfBurden, #FamilyLove, #FindingHope, #loveoneanother, #SoulsMessages, #StoryOfHope, Blog, blogger, blogging, blogs, challenges, Christianity, chronic sorrow, compassion, depression, Earth, faith, family, Grief, grieving, hope, inspiration, Mental health, peace, poetry, Truth
    • Naked Time….. The Ticking Of The Clock

      Posted at 7:46 PM by carmelasnelbaker
      Jan 4th

      Something that I have learned to love as a caregiver is the simplicity of a quiet house. A number of different times now I have found myself with someone who prefers a quiet home.

      All external noise is turned off and from the inside of the home we find ourselves truly appreciating the tick of the clock, the clicking on of the furnace keeps us warm.

      The music of the birds and the most simple blessings all disappear when TV, radio and the busyness of the world is allowed into our environment with one push of a button.

      Sometimes there is nothing better than being in a silent room and truly appreciating the simplest and most basic blessings in life.

      In the fast paced world as we know it today, multitasking and hurrying through each day trying to meet deadlines, due dates and appointments is not only an accepted way of life it has become an expected way of life.

      The phrase “don’t over think it” seems to be a very popular and a somewhat accepted thought in our busy society. What if though, a moment never really truly happens until we process it through our minds and into our memories. Or in simpler terms “think about it”.

      When we go through our days on “auto pilot” multitasking like robots in a routine of waking, pushing the ON button of our favorite form of access to the busy world, as we ingest all of the newest and latest updates and outrages from society, the moments that we are existing in are all being clouded by chaos and confusion.

      What if the very reason we sometimes cling to STUFF (for memory sake) is because we never allowed ourselves to be fully present in the moment, so we cling to a reminder as if it holds the same value as the experience itself.

      Quite possibly the Wisdom these beautiful Souls, I have the privilege of caring for, have shared with me is the preciousness of each and every second. It truly does not matter if the clock ticking next to us is an antique grandfather clock masterpiece or a battery operated wall clock. The true treasure is the time we are experiencing.  The true naked time…..undressed from current day distractions, news reports, chaos and opinions of doom.

      Like a shadow being cast on an object from the light before it, although it may appear to elongate our existence it can disappear in a second once the light is removed.

      With Respect, Hope, Joy and Love,  Carmela

       

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      Posted in Meditative Writings | Tagged #blog4peace, #FindingHope, #loveoneanother, #StopTheNoise, Be In The Moment, Blog, blogging, blogging for peace, blogs, Christianity, Earth, Enjoy Life, faith, happy, Health, Home, hope, Hospice Care, inspiration, joy, love, Mental health, naked time, Palliative Care, poetry, positive energy, positive mental health, positive outlook, positivity, respect, Time, Truth
    • When You Don’t Have a Pool And It’s Hot You Simply Make Due With What You’ve Got :)

      Posted at 2:35 PM by carmelasnelbaker
      Aug 15th

      Life is not easy…….But it doesn’t have to be so confusing

      Focus on what is important

      Always view your glass (or bucket) as half FULL and not half empty

      Think Positive

      Find solutions that are available to you

      Pray for wisdom and positive loving solutions and act on what you feel is right

      This post was inspired from the daily prompt challenge confused

       

      dogpool

      ONE COOL DOG

      When you don’t have a pool and it’s hot

      You make due with what you’ve got

      Two front paws are cool, while the back one’s will dual

      For equal time at a shot

      I cannot dive in, and immerse myself

      Like those with lakes or ponds

      The flip side of this, that I should not dismiss

      is of fish and mud, I’m not fond

      This day in review, is a blessing, it’s true

      for I’m safe and cannot drown

      So I keep my chin up, and tell those who snicker

      I choose to only see the blessings in life that abound

      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

       

      https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/confused/

      With Respect, Hope, Joy and Love,   Carmela

       

       

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