I am counting my beach blessing! So thankful for all God does for me, for every single day of my life!

I am counting my beach blessing! So thankful for all God does for me, for every single day of my life! I am blessed! I love going to the beach! I love praying! I am so thankful for all in my life! I have had a blessed life. God just keeps reinforcing this more and more. I am convinced that we need to pray, to pray for others and the world. To count our blessings, be grateful for all, even things that hurt or disappoint, there is a reason for everything and a blessing to it all. A few people have cancelled me the past few years, it is a blessing really, not I do not have to listen to their hate and negativity anymore. I just won't join any hate clubs or that groupthink.  I think we need to stay positive always, be loving like Jesus wants us to, and always be joyful in the Lord! God wants us to be happy! We see so many people today so unhappy, they are full of hate, negativity, and living in misery, they lack God and gratefulness. You need to count your blessing! It was so nice talking to Shirley today at the thrift store I visit on Friday's. She is a special soul. Congratulations to the new President of Colombia, Abelardo De La Espriella, who took office today and wants to make Colombia great again, they have been ravaged by a narco leader now for several years, he wants to make the country safe and great again, he is a good Christian guy who believes in law and order. I pray he can turn the country around. My spouse is from Colombia and I lived there for a few years, I love it. I pray we can go there soon and wish the new president the very best of luck with all, God bless all the Colombian people. See, all we have to do is think of others, pray for others and this world. Count your blessings, I am so grateful for all, my wonderful parents, childhood, siblings, education, faith, career, accomplishments, spouse, travels, writing, beach, home, and now my retirement. I am so blessed! 

Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella Otero, Colombian President

When I was a math teacher in Bogota, Colombia for a few years, they always played the Colombian National Anthem at most events in the school, in their Anthem they say: "En surcos de dolores el bien germina ya" (In the furrows of sorrow, good is already germinating) suggests that, even in the midst of hardship, hope and progress emerge. References to rivers such as the Orinoco and the Amazon symbolize Colombia's geographical and cultural diversity. I remember singing and learning this Anthem and always loved the phrase "el bien germina ya!" We need to remember that with God, following Jesus, good is already germinating! What a blessing! Below is the National Hymn of Colombia in Spanish and English, it is so beautiful, find a version and listen to it, it is beautiful music to your ears! 

I love this photo! 

I love the Colombian flag colors, so simple, but beautiful.  The flag of Colombia consists of three horizontal stripes: a large yellow band at the top, followed by blue and red bands, with the yellow stripe being twice the height of the others. The colors represent wealth (yellow), loyalty (blue), and the blood shed for independence (red). Colombia is such a beautiful country! If you have not visited, it is a must see. The best food, fruits, people, faith in God people, music, beaches, coffee, crafts, just so much! I love the little island they have, San Andres off the coast of Nicaragua, it is on of my favorite places! Visit Colombia, it is a beautiful country! 

National Anthem of Colombia

Spanish original[46]

English translation

Coro: ¡O, gloria inmarcesible! ¡O, júbilo inmortal! En surcos de dolores, 𝄆 el bien germina ya. 𝄇 ¡O, gloria inmarcesible! ¡O, júbilo inmortal! En surcos de dolores, el bien germina ya. I Cesó la horrible noche. La libertad sublime derrama las auroras de su invencible luz. La humanidad entera, que entre cadenas gime, comprende las palabras del que murió en La Cruz. Coro II "¡Independencia!", grita el mundo americano. Se baña en sangre de héroes la tierra de Colón. Pero este gran principio; "El rey no es soberano"[d] resuena, y los que sufren bendicen su pasión. Coro III Del Orinoco el cauce se colma de despojos, de sangre y llanto un río se mira allí correr. En Bárbula no saben las almas ni los ojos, si admiración o espanto sentir o padecer. Coro IV A orillas del Caribe, hambriento un pueblo lucha, horrores prefiriendo a pérfida salud. ¡Oh, sí!, de Cartagena la abnegación es mucha, y escombros de la muerte desprecia su virtud. Coro V De Boyacá en los campos, el genio de la gloria, con cada espiga un héroe invicto coronó. Soldados sin coraza ganaron la victoria; su varonil aliento de escudo les sirvió. Coro VI Bolívar cruza el Ande que riegan dos océanos, espadas cual centellas fulguran en Junín. Centauros indomables descienden a los llanos, y empieza a presentirse, de la epopeya el fin. Coro VII La trompa victoriosa en Ayacucho truena, que en cada triunfo crece su formidable son. En su expansivo empuje la libertad se estrena, del cielo americano formando un pabellón. Coro VIII La virgen sus cabellos arranca en agonía y de su amor viuda los cuelga del ciprés. Lamenta su esperanza que cubre loza fría, pero glorioso orgullo circunda su alba tez. Coro IX La patria así se forma, termópilas brotando; constelación de cíclopes su noche iluminó. La flor estremecida mortal el viento hallando, debajo los laureles seguridad buscó. Coro X Mas no es completa gloria vencer en la batalla, que el brazo que combate lo anima la verdad. La independencia sola el gran clamor no acalla; si el sol alumbra a todos, justicia es libertad. Coro XI Del hombre los derechos Nariño predicando, el alma de la lucha profético enseñó. Ricaurte en San Mateo, en átomos volando, "Deber antes que vida," con llamas escribió. Coro

Chorus: Oh, unwithering glory! Oh, immortal jubilance! In furrows of pain, 𝄆 goodness now germinates. 𝄇 Oh, unwithering glory! Oh, immortal jubilance! In furrows of pain, goodness now germinates. I The horrible night has ceased. Sublime Liberty spills the auroras of her invincible light. The entirety of humanity that groans within chains, comprehend the words of He who died on the cross. Chorus II "Independence!" shouts the American world; The land of Columbus. Is bathed in heroes' blood. But this great doctrine; "The king is not sovereign", resounds, and those who suffer bless their passion. Chorus III The bed of the Orinoco Is heaped with plunder, Of blood and tears a river is seen to flow there. In Bárbula know neither souls nor eyes, whether admiration to feel or fear to suffer. Chorus IV On the shores of the Caribbean, a famished people fight, preferring horror to fickle health. O, aye! from Cartagena heavy is the hardship, and death's rubble disdains her virtue Chorus V From Boyacá in the fields, the genius of glory, from every sprig a hero was crowned undefeated. Soldiers without armor won the victory; their virile spirit served them as a shield. Chorus VI Bolívar crosses the Andes bathed by two oceans, swords as though sparks flash in Junín. Indomitable centaurs descend to the plains, and a premonition begins to be felt, of the epic's end. Chorus VII The victorious trumpet in Ayacucho loudly thunders, as in every triumph grows its formidable sound. In its expansive thrust Liberty is first felt, from the American sky forming a pavilion. Chorus VIII In agony, the Virgin Tears out her hair, and bereft of her love, leaves it to hang on a cypress. Regretting her hope covered by a cold headstone, but glorious pride hallows her fair skin. Chorus IX Thus the motherland is formed, Thermopylaes bursting forth; a constellation of cyclops the night did brighten. The trembling flower finding the wind mortal, underneath the laurels safety sought. Chorus X But it's not complete glory to defeat in battle, the arm that fights is encouraged by truth. For independence alone The great clamour doesn't silence; if the sun shines on everyone, justice is liberty. Chorus XI Of men the rights Nariño's preaching, the soul of struggle was prophetically taught. Ricaurte in San Mateo, in atoms flying, "Duty before life," with flames he wrote. Chorus

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