Queen Jen's Gems

 I know...it didn't work. I know...you got hurt. I know...you got disappointed and discouraged. I know...you don't want to be rejected again. I know...you do not want to hear "no" again. I know...you're wondering when it's going to be your turn. I know...the goals and the dreams seems far out of your reach. I know and it is okay. I have felt all of the above at some point in my life. Life has a way of knocking you down and having you not know what to think. Circumstances also have a way of leaving us wondering if there is more and will things get better. When life happens, we have a choice of whether to get back up or not. Just like there are four seasons in nature, I believe there are different seasons in our lives. Each season teaches us something, either about ourselves or others. Every season comes with its own set of challenges. In those moments, we can choose to do our best, learn from it and try again. In those same seasons, we connect with people, who ...

  When something is revealed, it means it is shown for others to see. For a period of time, it was hidden and concealed in some way. For couples who are expecting a baby, gender reveals are becoming popular. Couples are finding unique ways, whether in person or virtual, to reveal to family and friends whether their baby is a boy or girl. As the reveal got closer, I am sure there was great anticipation and guesses as to the gender.   In whatever method is chosen, the blue powder reveals a boy and the pink powder reveals a girl. Excitement is in the air as preparation is made for the new arrival! Then there is another type of reveal that comes to my mind…a home renovation. I would like to say upfront that I love watching the home renovation shows on television! From the beginning to end, I love to see the transformation. When the experts begin going into the home, they began to inspect and take a closer look at the problems of the home. Rooms that may not have been used or known...