For most of my life I had learned that when I imagined things, they seemed to come true. Usually it would be things I didn’t want however, like I would think and worry about losing a friendship and sure enough, I’d lose that friend. I never saw the actual pattern for many years though.

In 1995 I found myself divorced after 17 years of marriage. I was fairly broke and scared to be on my own again. My ex and I remained on good terms, and we had 4 sons. I had a fifth son from another relationship that I cared for on my own. I barely made enough money to cover bills, and used my credit card to buy groceries on many occasions. At Christmas time I always felt that if I was buying something for someone else, God would provide for me, as I wasn’t splurging on myself. I would pick a child’s name at Christmas that was in need and buy them something, and it was anonymous. If I saw a homeless person I would often go buy them a hamburger meal and a drink and drop it off to them and would simply feel that it would be something I would hope someone would do for me if I were in the same situation.

Sure enough, I would get a refund here or there, or someone would give me things unexpectedly. So I truly felt I was being taken care of many times over for that which I had done for others.

In 1998 I re-married. I feel he is the love of my life, so again I was blessed. I had no money and actually had filed bankruptcy the year before, but at the encouragement of a friend I applied for an FHA loan and was able to buy my own condo, in California no less! I felt totally blessed, but I truly wanted a house someday. I told my husband, within 2 years we will have a house, I just know it. He asked me, how will we do that? I said, I don’t know, but I just know. Well, it was about that time housing prices took off and we were able to sell our condo and buy a house way beyond what we ever thought we would be able to. Not only did we do that once, but twice!

I told my husband, if we are grateful and we are generous to others even when we feel broke, God will take care of us. I always felt that way, and never knew there was an actual reason for it or law.

After watching The Secret and listening to the book on CD as well, I am further inspired. It was near the end of May and I envisioned getting some extra money by the end of the month that I hadn’t expected, no particular amount. I didn’t realize it was already May 29th. I had missed 3 days of work that pay period, but in my absence my boss turned in my time sheet. When I came into work on the 30th, he told me that he didn’t dock me any time off. I want to mention I have worked for him for over 15 years and he has never done that before! That gave me an extra $600 that I definitely had not expected. It worked that fast!

I am turning my dreams now into my thoughts, and want to make them all happen. I want to help others reach their dreams as well. I will always remember to be grateful and generous all along the way too. Thank you for reading my story, The Secret is truly something I needed at this point in my life. To be continued……..