BOBBEE BEE:HARLEM HELLFIGHTERS!!!!

In 1919, the 369th infantry regiment marched home triumphantly from World War I. They had spent more time in combat than any other American unit, never losing a foot of ground to the enemy, or a man to capture, and winning countless decorations. 

Though they returned as heroes, this African American unit faced tremendous discrimination, even from their own government. 

The Harlem Hellfighters, as the Germans called them, fought courageously on—and off—the battlefield to make Europe, and America, safe for democracy.

In THE HARLEM HELLFIGHTERS, bestselling author Max Brooks and acclaimed illustrator Caanan White bring this history to life. 

From the enlistment lines in Harlem to the training camp at Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the trenches in France, they tell the heroic story of the 369th in an action-packed and powerful tale of honor and heart.

BOBBEE BEE: POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER & SIDE EFFECTS

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER & SIDE EFFECTS

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with time and good self-care, they usually get better. If the symptoms get worse, last for months or even years, and interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have PTSD.

PTSD symptoms are generally grouped into four types: 1.)intrusive memories, 2.) avoidance, 3.) negative changes in thinking and mood, and 4.) changes in physical and emotional reactions. Symptoms can vary over time or vary from person to person.

1. INTRUSIVE MEMORIES:

Recurrent, unwanted distressing memories of the traumatic event, reliving the traumatic event as if it were happening again (flashbacks), upsetting dreams or nightmares about the traumatic event, severe emotional distress or physical reactions to something that reminds you of the traumatic event

2.) AVOIDANCE:

Trying to avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event
Avoiding places, activities or people that remind you of the traumatic event,

3. NEGATIVE CHANGES IN MOOD:

Negative thoughts about yourself, other people or the world
Hopelessness about the future, memory problems, including not remembering important aspects of the traumatic event, difficulty maintaining close relationships, feeling detached from family and friends, lack of interest in activities you once enjoyed, difficulty experiencing positive emotions, feeling emotionally numb,

4.) EMOTIONAL REACTIONS

Being easily startled or frightened, always being on guard for danger, self-destructive behavior, such as drinking too much or driving too fast, trouble sleeping, trouble sleeping
Trouble concentrating, irritability, angry outbursts or aggressive behavior, and overwhelming guilt or shame (Source:MayoClinic) (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com) (eric d.graham)

BOBBEE BEE:MILITARY SUICIDE & PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICATION

MILITARY SUICIDE & PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICATION

According to the World Health Organization, almost one million people die by suicide every year, which is a global mortality rate of 10.7 per 100,000. In the United States (U.S.), someone attempts suicide every 31 seconds and an average of 1 person dies by suicide every 11.9 minutes, a rate of 13.3 per 100,000. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the country. An important consideration is that suicides have consistently been underreported for a variety of reasons. Experts have estimated that suicide incidence may be 10-15% higher than officially recorded.

The U.S. military reflects an important subset of the U.S. population with both shared and unique characteristics when compared to the U.S. population. Historically, military suicide rates have been lower than those rates found in the general population. Rising suicide rates among Service members and Veterans over the past decade have raised public and professional concerns. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. military. According to the calendar year 2015 Department of Defense Suicide Event Report (DoDSER) annual report, the standardized suicide rate was 20.2 per 100,000 for the Active component. For the Selected Reserves component, the rates were 24.7 per 100,000 for the Reserves and 27.1 per 100,000 for the National Guard.

A number of psychosocial factors are associated with suicide risk. The most common individual stressors identified for both military suicide decedents and military suicide attempts were relationship problems, administrative/legal issues and workplace difficulties. Other medical conditions that are associated with an increased risk for suicide include traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, and sleep disorders. These conditions can contribute substantially to increased suicide risk in affected individuals. The most common method for suicide in the DoD is firearms, accounting for over 60 percent of all suicide deaths in the military. (Source:Deployment) bobbeethehater.blogspot.com

BOBBEE BEE: THE PARENTAL GUILT TRAP

My son (and daughter), if your heart is wise, my heart will rejoice..” Pr 23:15 NKJV

AFTERNOON SUN-DAY SCHOOL LESSON: THE PARENTAL GUILT TRAP

Since there are no perfect people, there are no perfect parents. And, they are definitely, no perfect children. So though you love your children dearly, at times you’ll get tired, frustrated, disappointed, and irritable with their behavior. Unfortunately, doing this time of turmoil, many parents tend to blame themselves for the decision that their children may make during their lives, which could lead to depression, anxiety and social isolation from others. Especially, within the African-American church, where one may be judged by the faults or decisions our children decide to make.

This is known as parental disappointment or parental guilt, which usually arises after adolescence ends and young adulthood begins. Disappointment is the outcome of parental investment. Guilt is the outcome of parental implication. Both can adversely affect the relationship with the adult child (in his or her mid twenties) that is beginning to unfold.

With that understood, parenting is a process of investment. Because, most parents not only invest their care, energy, and resources in their children, they also invest their assumptions, ambitions, hopes, even dreams about how this person will turn out when grown up. The more investment parents make, the more invested they feel …. are expected, and deserved, in return.

It's like they're saying, "We worked so hard and sacrificed so much for her, the least she can do is give some of what we hoped for back!" They were treating her like she was supposed to fulfill whatever promise they thought she showed and owed.

For instance, what happens when parents, who assumed their adolescent would pursue a traditional lifestyle similar to their own, but (ends up going to jail for using drugs or for selling drugs, or becoming a stripper?) Or what happens when parents, whose ambition was for the adolescent to go to college, have a son who decides after high school that he/she wants to make a living as a musician or an actor? Or what happens when parents, who hoped their adolescent would choose to return to their home city after college and live close by, have a son or daughter who decides to move much further away? Or what happens when parents, whose dream for their adolescent included launching a career (doctor, lawyer) and remaining single until it was established, gets pregnant, gets married, and gives up the profession they were wishing she'd pursue?

"Of course, we're disappointed," declared the parents in counseling. "This is not what we planned for our child! And we told her so." "And how did she respond?" I asked. They replied, "She acted really hurt, like we had let her down, when the reverse was true! And she hasn't talked much to us since." Then I suggested that if they wanted a close and loving relationship with their adult daughter they needed to ask themselves whether their daughter was supposed to fit their expectations or whether their expectations were supposed to fit their daughter?

Their answer to this question makes a profound difference. If they believe she should live up to their expectations and is not, they will feel disappointed, and communicating that disappointment to her will to some degree alienate the adult relationship. If, however, they believe that for the sake of acceptance of a daughter they love they must adjust their expectations to fit the individual path and lifestyle she has independently chosen, then they will affirm that relationship.

It can be hard for parents to remember that when a grown son or daughter disappoints them, it is not his or her doing but their own. They chose to hold a set of expectations that do not fit the choices he or she is making. When the child and adolescent lived dependent on their care, part of living on their terms was meeting their expectations. But once grown into a young adult, that son or daughter is living on independent terms.

Now, for the sake of enjoying an ongoing relationship, parents must do more adjusting of their expectations to accept those terms in recognition that the life they gave their daughter, and how she chooses to lead it, belongs to her, not to them. The grown child is no longer in this world to live up to parental expectations. (Source:WOT, PsyToday) (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE: DEALING WITH DEATH

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."Matt: 5:4

NOONTIME: SUN-DAY SCHOOL LESSON: DEALING WITH DEATH

by Eric D. Graham

Death comes early in the morning. So, heed the warning. But, how do we deal with Death when it comes? Some of us ease the pain of death by participating in funeral rituals, prayer, songs, sermons, poems, floral arrangements, and burial ceremonies. While others, try to cope with the pain, by self-medicating, by drinking, smoking, and overeating. Despite these acts, psychologically, there are 5 stages of dealing with grief, which most of us go through, which we may not be aware of .

Those five stages are Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance.

1. The initial stage of grief recognizes normal reactions that include: shock, denial, unreality, emotional outpouring, psychological and physical symptoms (e.g. inability to think straight, feel panicky, bodily aches, and pains, which the person may say, "I can't believe Momma is dead. This can't BE REAL"...Along with the SHOCK and DENIAL comes DEPRESSION, which a person is likely to be fearful about what life has instore for them after the funeral and may be constantly defeated by irrational thoughts and belief such as "my life is over.."

2. The second stage involves SURVIVOR''S GUILT-which a person may think "I could have done so much more...If I had just done this instead (A lot of Military Soldiers experience this after losing a comrade on the battlefield ". NEXT, is Anger, which is such a powerful emotion that some people if they don't release it, it can consume them forever. So, they become ANGRY with GOD, the person, who DIED, as well as their family and friends. I have seen it on the faces of Grandmothers, mothers, aunties, cousins, sons, and daughters, who struggle with the lost of a love one, who say: "GOD, how could you do this to me?" Along with ANGER, comes RESENTMENT towards the deceased, which comes in the form of comments like:"Momma, how could you leave me? I need you...."

This is also considered part of the BARGAINING factor, which happens often at African-American funerals, where a family member, after viewing the body, for the last time- may say;" Take me God...But, please don't take my momma.... Usually, this comes with a form of Idealism, which the deceased family member, becomes the "perfect person" in the eye's of the one dealing with his death. 

Regardless of, what the person did in his or her life. After his or her death, he did no wrong.

3. And. the Final Stage of Grief is ACCEPTANCE, when the person comes to realistic terms with life and death of their loved one, while understanding that they are no longer physically present and appreciating both the positive and negative aspects of their lives. Therefore, they must make some readjustment and emotional investment in their lives, while developing a stronger inner sense of self, yet acknowledge, appreciate, and cherish the contributions the deceased person made in their lives ...."I did what I could...Now, I have to let go of some of this Denial, Anger, Sadness, Resentment, and Guilt...And, get back to Normal.. get on with my life, learn how to smile again, laugh again and love again." (Source:Counseling)by Eric D. Graham (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE: FAMILY FEUDS: FUNERALS, FOOLISHNESS, AND FIGHTING

FAMILY FEUDS: FUNERALS, FOOLISHNESS, AND FIGHTING

SOMETIMES, DEATH brings out the WORST in families. If this has been your experience, please know that you are not alone. Not even close! So many people can relate to family fighting after a death. What’s the number one source of conflict? You guessed it, fighting over material possessions, estates and belongings.

COMMON CONFLICTS INCLUDE:
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1. When to begin sorting through belongings. Some people are ready right away, some people want more time before sorting through items.
2. Who gets what. Especially when there is not a will, but even when there is a will, there are often many household items or sentimental objects that are not accounted for.
3. What to keep and what to give away. Attachment to objects can vary greatly from person to person. While one person may want to save every Tupperware container and tube of chapstick that mom ever owned, other family members may be quick to toss those items in the trash.
4. Whether to keep or sell a house. Houses can have tremendous sentimental value, making them something many family members don’t want to part with. Houses can also hold tremendous value, making them something many family members may want to sell right away.
5. Money money money. Whether it is scraping together money to pay for a funeral, or dividing up bank accounts and investments without a will for clear guidance, money can quickly become a sore spot.

OTHER CONFLICTS INCLUDE

*Disagreements about treatment at the end of life. Conflict can begin even before a loved one dies when families disagree about goals of care, withdrawing support at the hospital, and caregiving responsibilities.

*Arrangements. Questions like whether someone will be buried or cremated, where will the service be held, where will they be buried, etc. can bring surprising strife between family members.

**Relocating. After a death, it is not uncommon that people may move, either by choice or out of necessity. This can split a family geographically and be devastating for those who feel left behind.

*Custody. When death results in children who must be cared for, conflict can arise around who will get custody of the children if this was not predetermined.
***Different grieving styles. We all grieve in different ways and on different timelines. When people are grieving differently this can be a major source of conflict within families. This is especially common if one family member thinks another is not as impacted by the death or they are ‘moving on’ too quickly. (CHECKOUT DEALING WITH DEATH POST) (Source:What'sYourGrief) (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE: I BET YOU DON'T KNOW WHO RUNS VEGAS

I BET YOU DON'T KNOW WHO RUNS VEGAS
by eric d.graham

I just got back from SIN CITY. So, I had to be conscious of my surroundings, always being alert to who I might be talking to or conversing with- on the elevator, rubbing elbows in the lobby, shaking hands with in the restaurant, and laughing with in the casino. Especially, as I made my late after midnight, strolls down the Vegas strip.

According to Forbes magazine, the city of Las Vegas covers only 113 square miles. Which, two billionaire casino kingpins, Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn, the "unofficial king of Las Vegas,"who made most of his riches from China, have been fighting over for the last twenty years.
The casino civil war was sparked when Adelson, the world's 12th-richest person, built his first casino, the $1.5 billion Venetian, a short walking distance from the Mirage, which was owned by casino magnate, Steve Wynn, who created some of Las Vegas' most notable landmarks in the 1960's, including The Mirage, Treasure Island, Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas.

The battle for properties and real estate continued when Adelson opened the $1.9 billion Palazzo right next to Wynn's Wynn Las Vegas, who resigned and left Vegas amidst sexual misconduct allegations, selling 8 million shares of his casinos to two long-term institutional investors ,at a price of $175 a share, which valued at $1.4 billion to a Hong Kong-based casino-operator, Stanley Ho of Galaxy Entertainment Group, who agreed to purchase 5.3 million primary shares of the Wynn Resorts at a price of $175 apiece, resulting in $927.5 million of gross proceeds..

With Wynn out of Vegas and the "Godfather of Chinese gambling" Stanley Ho passing away, a new dynasty begun for the Ho family, when Daisy Ho stepped in her father’s shoes at the helm of SJM, where she will compete with Adelson and Lui Che Woo for the top crown in the casino world in Macau, a former Portuguese colony on the coast of China, which has been estimated to be seven times more lucrative than Las Vegas due to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign in 2012, which was implemented to deter high rollers by making the $38 billion gambling industry more family-oriented.



 The question remains, however- Will Trump's new Trade War hurt one of his biggest supporters, in Adelson, who donated at least $25 million to his campaign, by persuading him to honor his campaign promise to relocate the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, earning him the nickname of “Trump’s Patron-in-Chief”, as well as, Las Vegas's Chinese tourism and gamblers, who are valuable for casino operators, with a preference for baccarat, which now accounts for 18 percent of total casino win on the Strip as well as the three major casino operation in Macau- the Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, and MGM Resorts International – each hold gaming concessions in the territory through their Hong Kong-listed subsidiaries.

Let's not forget, it has been reported that it was Trump, who personally lobbied Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to allow Adelson to build a casino in Japan.

Plus, according to the South China Morning Post, before Wynn's resignation, he also served as finance chairman of the Republic National Committee and was known as a big Republican donor along side longtime Trump friend and business partner Phil Ruffin, who owns Treasure Island and controls a 50 percent stake in Trump International Hotel Las Vegas, as well as, the Fertitta brothers, who each control a 29 percent stake in Station Casinos, making part of their fortune through UFC, which they purchased in 2001 for $2 million and sold for an amazing $4 billion in 2016.
With all of this money, gambling, politics, and trade tension, the worst-case scenario could end with Beijing revoking America's casino licentures, which were issued by the Macau government in 2002 to eliminated the Ho's family gambling monopoly, in effort to crack down on the money laundering activity, which is known as the favorite conduit of wealthy Chinese businessmen. (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE: A CHINESE TAKE-OUT OR A CHINESE TAKEOVER

A CHINESE TAKE-OUT OR A CHINESE TAKEOVER

As the world’s population increases, food is poised to become the oil of the 21st century, with scarcity and demand creating a situation ripe for wars, riots and uprisings.

So, you knew there was going to be some levels of xenophobia . when Smithfield, a Virginia -based company, which processed over 32 million pigs a year, while supplying fast food chains such as McDonald’s, Denny’s along with several grocery stores in the United States with an endless supply of pork- was purchased in 2013, by Shuanghui International, a Chinese company, who now owns 1 in 4 pigs raised in the U.S.

With the Chinese consuming half of the world’s pork, the government officials, who have a five-year plan, made strict restrictions on pork imports from the United States, including banning any meat containing growth hormones commonly used by producers such as Smithfield, while buying up overseas farmland and foreign food companies.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, currently, the Chinese own $900 million in U.S. farmland and added other $480 million in U.S. farmland in the Smithfield deal. (Source:RT) (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE: US VS. CHINA

“To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.”- Sun Tzu, The Art of War-

 TRADE WARS: US VS. CHINA (LISTEN CLOSELY & SHARE)

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BOBBEE BEE:TRADE WARS: US VS. CHINA (One World View)

TRADE WARS: US VS. CHINA (One World View)

According to the great military thinker, Maj. Gen. J.F.C. Fuller, ‘the object of war is not victory. It is to achieve political goals.’

Too bad President Donald Trump does not read books. He has started economic wars against China, Russia, Iran, Cuba and Venezuela without any clear strategic objective beyond inflating his ego as the world’s premier warlord and punishing them for disobedience.

Trump’s wars are economic. They deploy the huge economic and financial might of the United States to steamroll other nations that fail to comply with orders from Washington. Washington’s motto is ‘obey me or else!’ Economic wars are not bloodless. Imperial Germany and the Central Powers were starved into surrender in 1918 by a crushing British naval blockade.

Trade sanctions are not making America great, as Trump claims. They are making America detested around the globe as a crude bully. Trump’s efforts to undermine the European Union and intimidate Canada add to this ugly, brutal image.

Worse, Trump’s tariff war against China has damaged the economy of both nations, the world’s leading economic powers, and raised tensions in Asia. The world is facing recession in large part due to Trump’s ill-advised wars. All to prove Trump’s power and glory.

What Trump & Co don’t understand is that China was allowed into America’s Greater Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere by the clever President Nixon to bring it under US influence – just as Japan and South Korea were in the 1950’s. China’s trade surplus with the US is its dividend for playing by Washington’s rules. If China’s trade bonus is stripped away, so will China’s half-hearted acceptance of US policies. Military tensions will rise sharply.

In China’s view, the US is repeating what Great Britain did in the 19th century by declaring war to force opium grown in British-ruled Burma onto China’s increasingly addicted people. Today the trade crop is soya beans and wretched pigs.

Trump’s ultimate objective, as China clearly knows, is to whip up a world crisis over trade, then dramatically end it – of course, before next year’s elections. Trump has become a master dictator of US financial markets, rising or lowering them by surprise tweets. No president should ever have such power, but Trump has seized it.

It staggers the imagination to believe that Trump and his minions actually believe that they can intimidate China into bending the knee. China withstood mass devastation and at least 14 million deaths in World War II in order to fight off Japanese domination. Does the White House really think Beijing will cave in over soya beans and semi-conductors in a daft war directed by a former beauty contest and casino operator? (Source:GR) (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE:SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON: BEING THERE

"If you're called to give aid to people in distress, keep your eyes open and be quick to respond." Ro 12:8 (TM)

SUN-DAY SCHOOL LESSON: BEING THERE

We say, "It's not my responsibility. I don't want to get involved!" Ever said those words? You may thought you had a good reason-perhaps it was an inconvenient time-but the bottom line is you didn't offer to help someone in need. And you're not alone. Research confirms that the trend to avoid involvement is increasing worldwide. Nevertheless, "being there" for others is a biblical mandate; it's the practical application of loving The Most High and your neighbor (Mt.22: 37-39).

Crises generally present themselves in three ways: (1) Situational crises include serious illness, the death of a loved one, or breakdowns in family relationships. The patriarch Job experienced all of these! (2.) Developmental crises happen over the course of life-leaving home, going away to college, marriage adjustments, parenting, retirement, or declining health. The biblical characters Abraham and Sarah knew all about living through development crises. They left their home and family and endured years of childlessness.

(3.) Self-awareness crises are when you discover disturbing truths about yourself-you're told that, humanly speaking your illness is incurable, or you see yourself as a failure because now you're too old to realize your life's goals. Or you face the reality of being divorced or widowed, or you feel rejected because of your background. Biblical characters like Elijah and Jonah are examples of self-awareness crises. Do any of these examples bring someone you know to mind? And if so, "be quick to respond." (Source: Word For Today) (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE: HOW CAN I HELP A FAMILY IN THE HOSPITAL?

HOW CAN I HELP A FAMILY IN THE HOSPITAL?

1. COMMUNICATE. 

Although you might be thinking, “Oh I just don’t want to bother them,” reach out in the way you typically communicate. Receiving a text or private Facebook message saying, “Just want you to know we/I are thinking of you and love you very much” is such a loving gesture that is truly touching.

2. OFFER HELP. 

Depending on how close you are to the patient and their family, the best way to support those you love is to pause and think about what would be the most helpful way to lend a hand.

3. MAINTAIN PRIVACY. 

Resist the urge to put anything on Facebook asking how the person is doing or if the family has even been notified. Send a private message of love, not inquiry.
4. AVOID SHARING STORY. 

Resist the urge to share what happened...Let the family update you. It is exhausting for a patient’s family to update others on day-to-day progress. And, depending on the moment, receiving such a request can be very painful. There are moments of relief and moments of worry — you won’t know what the family is experiencing when they receive your inquiry. Leave it to them to update you.

5. RESIST THE URGE TO OFFER ADVICE. 

Unless you are close to the patient’s family and have been there with them the entire time, it is best to stay quiet. The options you suggest may have already been considered.

6. PROVIDE FOOD.

It is critically important that close family members eat well. One of the best ways you can support the family of someone in the hospital is to have a basket or small cooler delivered. Items can include bottled water, string cheese, fresh fruit, granola bars, nuts and so on. Protein-rich snacks are incredibly helpful for those hours of endless sitting. Coffee gift cards are always appreciated, too.

7. PROVIDE TIME KILLERS.

Activities such as a crossword puzzles, a deck of cards and magazines are extremely helpful. Waiting for test results and doctor’s updates can be challenging. Tangible things to touch and take one’s mind off the situation, even for a few minutes, is such a relief. Worry rocks are incredible.

8. HONOR A FAMILY'S VISITATION REQUESTS.
Of course, everyone has different preferences, so the matter of visitation is a delicate one. If the family has asked for no visitors, please honor that — even though you may think, “This doesn’t apply to me.” Perhaps the patient is not conscious and their family knows they wouldn’t want anyone to see them in that circumstance. Or the medical staff has put limitations on the number of visitors and those closest to the family want as much time as possible with the patient.

Remember to care for a patient’s loved ones. Even if a patient has been receiving fabulous care, the experience can take a toll on their family and loved ones. Consider mailing a gift card for a massage, perhaps from several people, to let the family know you understand the impact this ordeal has been on them as well as the patient. (Source:MultiCare) (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE: HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: THE PRINCESS & THE FROG (MUST SEE)

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG (A MUST SEE)

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. -Psalm 147:3-6

by eric d.graham

Disney’s continues its beautiful and magical story telling with the classic Princess and the Frog, which is about Tiana (Anika Noni ROSE,) who dreams of opening ONE of the finest restaurants in New Orleans, oddly, known as (The Crescent City,) which was built at a sharp bend in the Mississippi River. But, shockingly, her dreams are DE-TOURED when she meets Prince Naveen, an Indian name (meaning "new"), who is turned into a frog by Dr. Facilier, a voodoo priest, known as the SHADOW MAN.

For the historians, and the “UN-KNOWING”, the Mississippi River is the NILE RIVER OF THE WEST, which TRAVELS from CAIRO, Illinois, to New Orleans, Louisiana.

With that little knowledge, understand the wisdom of “As above; so below” as you OBSERVE Tiana’s journey, while she encounters a lovesick FIREFLY named RAY, a CROCODILE named LOUIS, and a 200 year old BLIND (Fairy) “GODMOTHER” named Mama ODIE, who lives deep in the Louisiana bayou with her "seeing-eye snake" Juju as her “spirit guides” to find LOVE and the mystery of the EASTERN STAR.

So, ….pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the MORNING STAR ARISES in your HEARTS. -(2 Peter 1:19)

Remember, there is meaning, in what you think is meaningless….(bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE: NOONTIME-SUN-DAY SCHOOL LESSON: KEEP RUNNING

Let us run with endurance the race." Heb 12:1

NOONTIME-SUN-DAY SCHOOL LESSON: KEEP RUNNING

Experienced runners know if they can just keep going, eventually they'll get their "second wind." Some refer to it as "runner's high," a release of adrenalin that makes you feel like you could run all day. So the word for you today is: Keep running until you get the second wind!
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The Biblical character Paul says: "Let us lay aside every weight, and the (sin) which so easily ensnares us, and.......RUN with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto (Christ), the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising shame, and has sat down at the RIGHT hand of ....The Most High (Higher Consciousness)....consider Him, who endured such hostility....lest you become weary and discouraged." (Note the word: "endured." (Heb 12:1-3)

Don't let what's going on around you sabotage what The Most High's doing WITHIN you. Generally speaking, your OUTLOOK is affected by what's happening now. A drowning man isn't too impressed with something good that's going to happen tomorrow; he needs help today. Keep in MIND that what you're going thorough RIGHt now is temporary-so LOOK for a TURNAROUND.

In the Old Testament The Most High told Isaiah, "Comfort my people.....Tell them they have suffered long enough and their (sins) are now forgiven." (Isa 40:1). Then He went on to make them this wonderful promise: "The hills will become a plain, and the rough country will be made smooth. The the glory of the Most High will be revealed, and all the people will SEE it. So, claim that promise for yourself-and KEEP RUNNING! 

(Source:Word For Today) (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE:ISRAEL'S HUMAN RIGHT VIOLATIONS