"2 Years and 300 Blogs Later"

My Mother always liked numbers. She could create an entire story surrounding numbers in the same capacity that I draw on personal and random inspiration to author each one of my Blogs. So, I know that she would be pleased that "2 Years and 300 Blogs Later," I am adding to and not attempting to subtract from a Blessing that is higher than I can count, farther than I can see and bigger than I will ever be.

I miss my Mother something terrible, but I know that each day that I think of her draws me closer to her wonderful memory and all that she has ever and continues to mean to my Life. I keep her legacy alive through my children and conduct myself as if she's watching over me and everything that I'm doing. Truth be told and in my heart, I know that she is. And if you read but a single Blog, you know beyond a shadow of doubt that I truly LOVE MY MOTHER!

Two years ago today, on October 22, 2007, I decided to author my first 2 Blog's titled: "IT is What IT is, Right?" (http://allthebestallthetime.blogspot.com/2007/10/its-hard-to-remain-optimistically.html) and "Speaking Into Existence" (http://allthebestallthetime.blogspot.com/2007/10/speaking-into-existence.html). Little did I know then that what started off as something kind of random, has since taken on a Life form all it's own. I say "kind of random" because even though I did not know what the next 2 years would offer me by way of "All the Best, All the Time," GOD sure enough did! I have learned that by keeping HIM first in everything that I do, means that I cannot lose in anything that I choose.

I am honored, humbled, overjoyed and often brought to tears knowing that GOD has so chosen me to do what I am most passionate about, bringing about a positive impact to the lives of a lot of people, some of which I have never even laid eyes upon. But that part matters not and what matters most is the fact that I have made a conscious decision to make myself available to GOD to do what HE would have me to do and to serve my Life Purpose as such.

Many years ago, it was my Mother that first introduced me to writing, specifically poetry. I used writing as an outlet after the death of my little brother over 25 years ago. And throughout the years, I have chosen to continue down a path, not necessarily of least resistance, but down a path that is favorable and compatible with my heart. As a man that is no longer AFRAID, I am free to "speak the truth and shame the devil," as my Mother used to say. This is me and my journey and I have so chosen to avail myself as that conduit representing change that first starts with me.

Sometimes, the feedback that I receive from my Blogs is one of astonishment that I would be so courageous to bare myself in transparent fashion for whomever to read, get to know, but most importantly, to learn from. But, one thing is for certain and that is when GOD is making changes on the inside, it would behoove you to get out of the way peripherally so that change can take root and forge ahead with all of GOD's plans. And that is why I write my Blogs. I no longer ignore the fact that something and/or someone was trying to get my attention because I had work to do. And when their attempts failed, ignoring the inevitable was not acceptable and anything else would have been negligent.

Throughout this journey, I have learned a lot about myself. And if I never write another Blog, I can walk away knowing that "2 Years and 300 Blogs Later," I know who and what Corey is, who and what Corey is about and what Corey is supposed to be doing, not in accordance with what Corey wants, but in accord with what needs to be done, in a passionate nature and with all of my heart.

I give all of the Honor, Glory and Praise to My LORD and Savior and to the Heavenly Father GOD. I thank my Mother for all of her wonderful insight, wisdom and knowledge that keeps my insatiable soul abundantly satisfied. I thank my Father for the relationship that we have maintained in my Mother's absence. I ADORE my children for showing me whats important and keeping me honest, hard-working and FOCUSED (http://allthebestallthetime.blogspot.com/2009/09/most-important-things-first.html)! I appreciate everyone that has ever read all, some or even just one of the 300 Blogs that I have authored over the last couple of years in addition to sharing them with others after feeling compelled to share in a Blessing that was MEANT to be passed on.

My Mother would be so pleased.

"So, how many more Blogs are you going to write Corey?" she would ask.

"What have you learned from this Life altering experience?" she would wonder.

"I see the change in you my Son," she would exclaim.

I know that my Mother would be so pleased.

Whether 300 more or only just one, I cannot and will not stop what I'm doing until my job is "Well Done" (http://allthebestallthetime.blogspot.com/2008/02/well-done.html).

I will never stop running this race, until I see my Mother's face as I'm crossing the finish line.

I forever ASpire to permanently INspire!

I celebrate YOU Mother!

I Love YOU Mother!

All that you have ever given TO me is all that I will surrender OF me. I will not take it with me because it was not selfishly meant to be retained BY me. There will be no "U-Haul" (http://allthebestallthetime.blogspot.com/2008/01/u-haul.html).

As I celebrate this wonderful milestone on the Anniversary of “All the Best, All the Time,” I have planted 300 seeds of inspiration over 24 months of meditation that was provided by 1: my Mother's Lifetime of preparation.

I think that my Mother would be pleased with those numbers. She’s probably telling the story right now.

It's called "2 Years and 300 Blogs Later."

I Love You Mom!

Love and My Mother are My Inspiration!

Love and My Mother are My Motivation!

Love and My Mother are My Celebration!

Love and My Mother are My Dedication!

All the Best, All the Time!

Corey