The Power Of Acceptance And New Chapters | Arthur

The power of acceptance is so important to our happiness. As we enter new chapters in our lives the power of acceptance will help you work through any choices you have made.

[jeanettesmith]

It is a privilege that you include us in your journey. May there be joy for all us as we walk together.

[terrib]

We are never alone in our walk through life when we have Jesus as our guide. He said in the Bible that He will never leave us nor forsake us. He guides us through these dark valleys. When we are weak He is strong! He says in Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you. Be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand! And He All we need to do is ask Him!

[lifewithsandrahart]

Thank you everyone for your comments and heartfelt support for Arthur and for me. I sincerely appreciate your being here today. Because of the thousands of combined comments I’m getting on my conversations it has become impossible for me to answer all of your kind and heartfelt posts. Please know that I read each and every one and I am grateful for you and your sharing of support and thoughts. Love, Sandra

[Wiildseed]

I have been watching you everyday for 4 days, thank you for helping me thru my depression that I'm going thru right now. Thank you.

[joycemercer]

Sandra our little talk this morning is so healing. My first husband was seven years older than I and he died after 48 years of marriage with health issues. I often thought of the difference of our relationship late in life and what it was in earlier years. The Lord blessed me 13 years ago with a wonderful man. He was 5 years younger than I. He passed December 26, 2021. Another life change that I know I will accept and adjust to. I am 83 as you are and acceptance, faith and perseverance is key to going on. I was very privileged to be caregiver for the closing years of two wonderful men and I don’t regret one minute. It was not a movie ending for sure. But, I’m on this road and where God leads me I will follow. I so enjoyed talking with you this morning. I know I’m not alone with the same thoughts you shared. So love our chats.

[maryannscott]

This message of acceptance is what I needed to hear first thing this morning. Both of my adult sons are missing from my life again. I don't know if they're alive or dead. It is hard not to live in fear when the worst news may come at any time. I cannot control their choices. If I want to continue to live I must instead focus on the goodness and beauty in my own life.

[TheMocao]

Hi Sandra, I know I’m not your target audience - I’ve recently entered my late 40s - but you are such an inspiration to me. You’re so encouraging in growing wiser with maturity and grace. May God give you the strength for the chapter you’re entering with Arthur.

[elisabethm]

Your statement that Arthur is no longer the man you married really echoes a statement I’ve made many times during the recent years with my husband - who is also 14 years my senior. I’ve come to recognize that he’s the man I’m married to, and I’m also his caretaker. He’s now in hospice and our journey together is nearing its end. I can’t tell how much I appreciate this video. Your healthy love filled approach brings me much comfort and I hope your knowing that there are others out here in similar situations helps you as well.

May the times you and Arthur have ahead of you be good and I’ll leave with this…i have a sign in the kitchen reminding me to put the fun in dysfunctional and I’ve come daily to understand that the only part of my life I can control is my attitude towards and acceptance of events as they unfold. At my age I have little time to waste on negative emotions like self pity, recriminations or anger. I’ve used up my measure of those - that bucket is pretty much empty. You’ve helped me so much.
Thank you for being here for me. ❤️

[gloria]

So life doesn’t look as ideal as I thought. Only my husband is just 5 years older than I. I am 61. He is in a study for early onset Alzheimer’s and although things are relatively fine now, our future is tenuous. I can’t help but worry for both of us, but he seems to be able to go with the flow a bit better than I am able. I am trying to give it to G-d and “let it be”, but I can’t help but wonder what is in store for us, and for me. I am sure that sounds selfish, but I have been a caretaker of our parents for most of my adult life and although I don’t regret a moment of it, I thought I would be able to exhale. I am more introverted, so it can be hard for me. I appreciate this channel so much. Thanks for letting me have someone to have coffee with in the morning. Peace. Let it be. ✨🕊✨

[dorislebronhernandez]

Dearest Sandra, as every evening here I am going through the archives of your videos and I profoundly feel connected with the way you analyzed the changes you are experiencing at this time of your life, definitely a difficult period that as time passes will become more complex. All I could say, is that I do hope you were able to find the way to go through all the changes, ( honesty, all the punches) life throws and remember you are not alone, we all have a story to share, and the support we all give to each other is a gift from the universe. Thank you so much…and I do hope everything just work out for the best… many blessings

[Premchik]

I was 46 when my husband and I realized that our relationship was not the same anymore. We too had a big age difference, but in our case, he was younger. He had been drinking for the previous 3 or 4 years quite heavily and generally was very whiny about his life. Regardless of that, it was extremely difficult for me to accept that we shouldn't be together anymore (that was his desire). Only in the process of our divorce, I started seeing that he really was not the same person I married and loved all these years. I was really struck by the difference and by the fact that I didn't see it earlier! It actually helped me a lot in getting over the divorce when I saw that that was a stranger and that I wouldn't marry that man if I met him now. But it was extremely difficult for me to let go of the man he used to be and that I loved so much and was happy with(((. I'm still not over it completely.

[dallaswood]

I am 89 and have been watching you for a long time. I am a widow since four years ago after being married 65 years and four children. I remember Romper Room. I take care of my 50 year old son Jeffrey who is Down Syndrome and the light of my life. My children all help me so I am so fortunate. your visit today was such an inspiration to me. I never know what will happen or when I might loose Jeff but I live each day as happy and fulfilled as I can. Thank you for your message today. I have so enjoyed your videos with Arthur so much. With love for both of you.

[anncarr]

My husband has changed and we are still together although some days are harder than others. He is so angry and unhappy - he misses his career and this is part of the anger. He is aging very poorly and refuses to accept he is 79 and not as handsome and vital as he once was, neither am I! We must forgive and pray. Yes love and gratitude. God is with you both! 😊🙏

[lindahayes]

Glad Author is coming home. My sister is 83 and she is a care give to her husband of 86 . I don’t live close to she now. So I don’t get to see her much . You remind me of her so much . I have been so blessed to have found you here and it is so comforting. To see you .

[coreen]

My dear Sandra, this has been a therapy session to your community. Your infectious optimism encourages; Your faith inspires; and your message of acceptance speaks to our hearts at any stage of our life. Today is a new day, possibly a new season for most of us, however, we should be courageously embracing life as it unfolds with faith in God and a determination to live each day to the fullest. You embody what aging gracefully truly looks like. For allowing your gifts and talents to be used in such a rewarding way, thank you. Never lose your hope, your joy and your bigger purpose in life. We really need the ray of sunshine you bring to our lives. Maya Angelou said be a rainbow in someone's sky. Thanks for being that rainbow for us today. God bless you Sandra. ❤️😇🌻

[bostonterriermomakasandy]

Such a good message Sandra (my name is Sandra too). My husband was 11 almost 12 years older than me, he passed away seven years ago and in the last year of his life he started changing mentally and emotionally. He didn’t have Alzheimer’s or dementia but he was not the same person and he was not happy. I can very much relate to what you’re going to be facing when Arthur comes back. I wish you peace and patience and from following you I know you are very patient person, I was not, and I have regrets about that, but….

[marcyperryman]

So glad that Arthur will be coming back soon. Even in your 80's my husband says "she's still beautiful." Thanks for letting us watch a part of your life.

[saraphillips]

Wow so many layers to what you have shared today. I needed to hear all of them. I believe that God puts people in our path at exactly the right time and this especially true for me today.Thank you for sharing such a personal walk with us. So many of us need mentoring from a person who is wise and willing to share and be transparent about the struggles of life and you are a treasure Sandra. You’ve given me many things to think about today.Blessings to you and Arthur as you move forward through this life that you share together.

[hannahbearwilie]

Sandra,
I just turned 25 last Saturday, and my life has changed drastically in the past 3 months. My boyfriend of two years broke up with me, I had to move back in with my dad, my 15 year old dog passed away, and I quit my job as a Pre-K teacher to begin my dream of being a full time artist. Your videos are so wonderful. Everything you have to say is helping not only me, but I’m sure many other women. Thank you so much for posting these. Love, Hannah

[nancykelly]

Sandra you are very important to me. I have always sought out mentors for the next phase of my life, in books, movies or online, and you and Jane Goodall are my mentors now. I am not quite 70, but you and Jane are modeling the 70s and 80s I want. Purposeful, graceful, beautiful, active. Thank you for being a trailblazer for me.