Mandy likes Pet Rescue Magazine’s link. A friend posted this on his facebook page and I was touched by it; want to share this heart touching scene.
A Nativity Scene was erected in a church yard. During the night, someone came across this. An
abandoned dog was looking for a comfortable, protected place to sleep. He chose baby Jesus as
his comfort. No one had the heart to send him away so he was there all night. We should all have the good sense of this dog and curl up in Jesus’ lap from time to time. This is too sweet not to share. No one mentioned that the dog breed is a
“shepherd!” By: John Gagnon’s Pet Resort
I had a dream… That I should create a doll and make it happen. It took 17 years of struggles and trials, but today, “My Positive Girl” is a reality. If I can persevere through the journey of faith and believing,I know it can be done. It takes heart and determination. It is not an easy road, but sooooo worth it. Never give up on the wonderful and amazing positive dreams. All of the little miracles along the way provide the experiences to hold onto and keep going. Then… they all come together to make a big miracle.
This is JR Martinez on Ellen Degeneres. He tells his story of his traumatic experience in Iraq and his road to recover. As the mother of a young war vet that served in Afghanistan, I can understand the distress his mother went through about him being deployed to a war zone. I am deeply touched by his genuine caring and reaching out to others by sharing his story and life. Many blessing to him and his family. Thank you to Ellen Degeneres for bringing him onto her show. And also to Karina Smirnoff for being so amazing. She is beautiful from the inside out, and is such a great teacher and dancer.
JR Martinez is a positive and humble person that is a role model to all. He suffered severe burns to over 40% of his body when his Humvee was blown up by a land mine in Iraq. His long road to recovery was something most of us cannot imagine. He chose to work hard at being positive and having faith that good things will come to him. He has graciously shared his story to help others and motivate those that need inspiration and hope. I feel blessed to have an opportunity to experience a part of his shared journey. I hope that everyone that views this video is inspired to choose to work hard at being positive and going forward in life with a good attitude.
Doll that brings HOPE for building a Positive Foundation for a Successful Life
This is the ad that resulted from positive thinking and positive actions. It is a gift that reached 400,000 homes in a coupon booklet. Another similar ad reached an additional 60,000 homes. All good goals can be reached by continuously working at them.
For years I worked on positive thinking and continuously struggled. I have come to accept that life is filled with trials and struggles, but through it all, my strength continues to increase by refocusing my thoughts on the good things in each day. One of the statements the Talking Encouragement Doll says is “I can CHOOSE to feel happy, I know there is something good in every day.” She is saying that we need to focus on everything in each day that is good and positive, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem to be. Of course each day also has it’s struggles and trials, but focusing on the positive provides an uplift to our spirit and our energy that gives us the positive power to keep going forward and getting through the struggles. And then … VICTORY is celebrated. This is how it has been for me for the past 17 years. I can focus on the beauty of the fall colors, images of motivation, and read positive messages. I just keep going forward, and it has not been easy, but, By the grace and mercy of God I have inched forward. Positive thinking is not something that just happens by thinking positive one time and expecting it to stay that way. It takes working at it on a daily basis, which builds that positive spirit and energy muscle. It is incredibly amazing to see how that positive energy attracts amazing changes in my world around me. I get completely unexpected positive emails, phone calls, work opportunities … Then it seems something comes along to challenge that upbeat energy, and I really have to focus to stand strong to not fall into fear, doubt, distress, worry … I can see every day that new opportunities are opening up, because I make sure to continuously tell myself to take positive actions to keep life going forward. I wish the best of all positive thoughts, feelings, and experiences for all of you!!! Please feel free to contact me, as I think it is time for us to join together in our efforts to encourage and support one another. Blessings to all of you :) :) Mandy Tanner, creator and author of “Talking Encouragement Dolls”
Life can have many trying and horrific turns, but there are some that just keep going. Someone, somewhere cares, and they take whatever their gift is and just go forward with such an courage that they inspire the world. This video of Emmanuel Kelly is amazing. May he continue to bless and inspire.
Once in a while I run across an incredible story or video that is so inspirational, I can’t help but want to share it. I heard about the story of Ben Comen and hope that everyone will watch his video and be inspired as I was. He persevered through it all and is a shining example of the power of the human spirit. I know everyone will be inspired by watching this video. Please feel free to share it with others.
Talking Encouragements Dolls / www.risinglife.com
Inspiration and encouragement are so helpful. I am thankful for all of the encouragment and support I have had in the past 17 years to help me not to give up on my hopes and dreams. I feel so blessed to finally have an opportunity to share my dream (Talking Encouragement Dolls) with so many people. This is the banner that I had up at my booth at the Exhibition Hall at the fair grounds for the last 10 days of July of 2011. I was so touched by some of the stories some people shared. A grandmother had purchased 2 dolls and brought her husband back to meet me the next day. She said the dolls had made an immediate positive impact in her 2 grand daughters lives, and they had come back to thank me for creating these wonderful dolls. It was so rewarding to hear them share their experience with their grand daughters. It made the 17 year struggle all worthwhile.
Although I still have daily stuggles, I know that happiness is a choice, and focus on the positive around me. It gives me the strength to get through the difficulties and makes life so much happier. I wish for that strength for everyone.
Talking Encouragement Dolls. Positive and Amazing. A Life Changing Inspirational Solution
Hello Everyone,
I have been away from the blog for a year. I became so busy putting my new business together, that I have to admitt I did not have any energy left for this wonderful blog that so many of you are logging onto.
I am excited to share my story. In a dream 17 years ago, someone handed me a doll and instructed me to get it manufacture and told it will become the hottest selling item. After 16 years of trying so many different ways to make it happen, suddenly all of the doors opened and one year later, the dream is now a reality. It was a long journey, but I have received the shipment of Talking Encouragement Dolls that speak 10 positive foundation building statements that help build a balanced self esteem.
I kept believing, even through all of the years when it seemed impossible.
Today, I am living the dream!! I am starting to get feedback from girls, parents and grandparents that have a doll. They are all so incredible and positive. I keep hearing that the dolls create an instant life changing experience. WOW!!! After all the years it took to make this a reality, I am so excitied to hear how my creation is making such a big difference in people’s lives.
I encourage everyone to check out the website for the Talking Encouragement Dolls. Also watch the You Tube videos. Life has a way of opening up and making good things happen.
Hello everyone. I’m sure that you have noticed that I have been away for a while. I realize that I made a commitment to post daily, but I took a little holiday away from everything. Well, I am having to work at keeping the original weight loss from coming back on and started taking the right steps. I think I hit a burn out from all that I have been doing, but I have to say that I am happy to be back. I said that I will not give up. Maybe take a break or fall back a little, but NEVER GIVE UP. I know that there isn’t anything that I won’t be able to overcome as long as I keep believing that and working at it. The day will come.
What pushes us to unconscious eating and/or overeating? Stress!! We are all waiting for a time when there isn’t any stress. Well, guess what? That only happens when you are dead, so start practicing conscious eating. That’s what I’ve been working at for some years, and I have at least gotten to this point where I am starting to chip away at the weight. Fear ignites worry and stress, and much of the time it is because we can’t see far enough into the future to feel safe.
It is like the analogy of travelling at night from one location to another. You start out knowing that it may be a 3 hour drive and you get into your vehicle and drive from point A until you arrive at Point B. If it is night time and we can only see 160 – 300 feet, depending whether they are on high or low beam. What is really important to note is that when you travel the 300 feet that you can see with your headlights, another 300 hundred feet of light becomes available again and again until you get to your destination.
What we know is that whatever we need for the moment we have or can access. When we are ready and need something more, that next step will be there for us. It’s about when you are ready. I know that I need to keep going forward with life and I will get there. It doesn’t mean that there won’t be obstacles and challenges. It just means that when you believe and keep going forward in faith, it will be there.
So… let’s keep on keeping on and we will get there.
I’ve noticed that I have allowed myself to have many excuses for falling off my eating plans. It seems that the unconscious just finds ways to get that food. Well, today I said, “there are no more excuses.”
Each time I felt that tug to reach for food, I told myself, “no more excuses. I will take responsibility for my life and make choices that will ultimately make me happier.” When issues and uncertainty surface, I have learned to turn to thanking God for taking care of everything in the past, present and future. I only need to focus on what is in front of me and around me, and take care of that.
Today I stayed on track for the first time in a long time, and still put in a full day. When I was tired, I eventually found a little time to rest.
So… there are no more excuses team. We can and will get victory and reach our goals. Let’s keep on keeping on, because we will get there together.
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December 15, 2011 1:09 pm | 
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:) Mandy Tanner, creator and author of “Talking Encouragement Dolls”
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