[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":10},["ShallowReactive",2],{"post-fond-memories":3},{"documentId":4,"title":5,"slug":6,"text":7,"publishedAt":8,"createdAt":8,"updatedAt":9},"e78d8422-5179-4509-a572-1710afc918a8","Fond Memories! ","fond-memories","\u003Cp>Fond Memories! \u003Cbr>Lamentations 3\u003Cbr>KJV\u003Cbr>21+ This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>When life seems to have come to a standstill and you are unable to move forward, pause for a moment and recall to mind those glorious, happy moments!\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you have old picture albums take them and dust them up, they hold the key to unlock and banish the gloom and doom you've found yourself in.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>These will bring to life the days spent on top of the mountain of peace, joy and happiness! The faces you'll see looking and laughing with you are just enough to remind you that you've not run the race of life in vain!\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Like the writer of Lamentations said “ recall these to mind so you can have hope”\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Lamentations 3\u003Cbr>KJV\u003Cbr>21+ This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Do not let any day pass by without having fun! Create it for yourself if you can’t find one! You came alone and will go alone so do not depend on someone for your happiness! Create it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>I saw written somewhere “Happy yourself !” I thought it was wrong but I read it again, and then I got the wisdom in it!\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Whenever you feel like life has left you behind, go for the albums on your table or under the bed; let them revive your spirit and countenance!\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you are like me, go for the old cassettes with time-tested evergreen songs of your youthful days. Though they’ll bring tears to your eyes they are tears of joy and not sorrow.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Yes, every man has his time and every time has its man!! Time has not yet finished with you; if only you know how to conduct yourself.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Yes, better days are coming so brace yourself and take advantage of every moment to be happy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Laugh so often as to relax the face, and develop a positive countenance, such that even if you are poor and or sad none will know!\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This reminds me of what My late mum ( Dede) taught me when I was young and was crying for food from her ! She said “My boy, if you are hungry, go bathe and dress and put a smile on your face , anywhere you go you'll not be denied any Request you make!“ Because your Countenance is positive! \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>How true she was, wise words, wise sayings.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>So fond memories you must treasure, they are your last hope!\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>A thought to share!! \u003C/p>","2026-07-29T15:12:17.898Z","2026-07-29T15:57:45.703Z",1785340786984]