In answer to the "how" question:
There are a couple of answers here:
1. I am called by God to be an encourager. "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers." ~ Ephesians 4:29
One way that I fulfill that calling is to minister to Care Givers - those precious people who day in and day out take care or be responsible for someone else. That someone else may be be a child with disabilities or special needs or a loved one who is not physically or mentally (or both!) challenged. They may live in the Care Giver's home or own their own or in a nursing home or other facility. They are often lonely, tired, and frustrated. I come and encourage and love on them for an hour long workshop. You invite them and I laugh and weep with them.
Just like many folks, I wear many hats! Always have, always will! It’s just who I am and how God made me!
2.) I am an author with a number of published books, articles, and plays. I was about seven when a poem I wrote was published in a major magazine. No one thought it important to keep either the poem or the magazine - and I wish I had a copy of both! And, yes, I still write - but I keep copies of everything: business books, how-to’s, recipes, children’s books, & how to write books. And no, I won’t do any ghost writing for anyone, again!!!
3.) I have created games since I was first introduced to round pointed scissors, colors, and construction paper. (My mother always called it “destruction” paper…) Oh, the improvement & thrill when I discovered manila file folders! And now, the wonder and magic of technology! I still create games today and love testing them on folks! And yes, I have created a few that NO ONE, including me, could figure out how to play! (But it sounded so great on cut-up pieces of index cards!) I now design cards for different groups of folks: Engaging games for those with autism; memory training games for those with dementia; preschool games that are fun and we sneak in reading readiness and math readiness and the kids have no idea because they are having so much fun; and fun games for family time.
MY DISCLAIMER: I am not a tax professional. I am not a lawyer. Nothing on this site can be construed as me giving you professional advice. If you need professional advice over anything, please seek out licensed professionals. Not me - I have a marriage license, a dog license, a Class E driver’s license, am legal to conduct business in my state, and am too old to need a fishing license. The contents of this site are for educational and entertainment purposes only. ~ Linda L Culbreth
Be blessed in the Name of Jesus! I know I am!
Linda
There are a couple of answers here:
1. I am called by God to be an encourager. "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers." ~ Ephesians 4:29
One way that I fulfill that calling is to minister to Care Givers - those precious people who day in and day out take care or be responsible for someone else. That someone else may be be a child with disabilities or special needs or a loved one who is not physically or mentally (or both!) challenged. They may live in the Care Giver's home or own their own or in a nursing home or other facility. They are often lonely, tired, and frustrated. I come and encourage and love on them for an hour long workshop. You invite them and I laugh and weep with them.
Just like many folks, I wear many hats! Always have, always will! It’s just who I am and how God made me!
2.) I am an author with a number of published books, articles, and plays. I was about seven when a poem I wrote was published in a major magazine. No one thought it important to keep either the poem or the magazine - and I wish I had a copy of both! And, yes, I still write - but I keep copies of everything: business books, how-to’s, recipes, children’s books, & how to write books. And no, I won’t do any ghost writing for anyone, again!!!
3.) I have created games since I was first introduced to round pointed scissors, colors, and construction paper. (My mother always called it “destruction” paper…) Oh, the improvement & thrill when I discovered manila file folders! And now, the wonder and magic of technology! I still create games today and love testing them on folks! And yes, I have created a few that NO ONE, including me, could figure out how to play! (But it sounded so great on cut-up pieces of index cards!) I now design cards for different groups of folks: Engaging games for those with autism; memory training games for those with dementia; preschool games that are fun and we sneak in reading readiness and math readiness and the kids have no idea because they are having so much fun; and fun games for family time.
MY DISCLAIMER: I am not a tax professional. I am not a lawyer. Nothing on this site can be construed as me giving you professional advice. If you need professional advice over anything, please seek out licensed professionals. Not me - I have a marriage license, a dog license, a Class E driver’s license, am legal to conduct business in my state, and am too old to need a fishing license. The contents of this site are for educational and entertainment purposes only. ~ Linda L Culbreth
Be blessed in the Name of Jesus! I know I am!
Linda