I was awaken Wednesday morning about 5:30 am by a neighbors car alarm. Unfortunately it went off right in the middle of a seductive kiss from Superman. Oh, really bad timing!
Have you ever had a dream that you are kissing someone, but you really can't see there face clearly. I knew he was extremely hot , dark hair, and great lips, but it just wasn't clear. Oh, but what a great kiss- ooo-la-la! I tried to go back to sleep so I could start the dream where I left off. Well, I couldn't roll over and kiss my husband because he was in Dallas.
That morning I was watching Gilmore Girls on the Family Channel and a preview came on for Smallville. Oh, Clark Kent! That's who I was kissing in my dream! Whoa! What a cutie he is!
Well, I would never kiss anyone else besides my husband outside of the REM Cycle. You know, I can't really control what I dream about, right? But, the kiss did seem really familiar. It felt just like when I kiss my husband - ooo-la-la!
He is my only Superman!
FYI: In my Dream Dictionary book it says when you dream you are kissing someone you admire, whether that person is someone you see regularly or a celebrity you have never met indicates that you are seeking to develop in yourself some aspect of that person's nature. Or, a more passionate lover's kiss often represents a deepening phase in your relationship. Or, dreaming of a very emotionally charged kiss may also suggest that you need to work on being more open in your waking life to embraces and nurturing from your loved one. And another one says passionate kisses from strangers warn against the emotional hazards of brief, superficial relationships.
Very Interesting.........
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Friday, January 28, 2005
A Special Prayer!
I have compiled five extremely large lists of chores that need to be done around my house before we put it on the market to sell. My plan of attack is to get some of the smaller items out of the way first. As I was weeding out my kitchen desk and drawers on Tuesday, I came across an old birthday card that a very special friend gave me last year. On the card is the most important to-do list I could ever have. It goes like this:
Lord, grant me the gift
of a generous heart
that embraces each person I see-
A heart reaching out in true kindness and caring
to share all the best that's in me.
Lord, grant me the gift
of a bright, happy spirit
that joyfully faces each day-
A spirit that's loving
and gently shines through
in my actions and each word I say.
Lord, grant me the gift
of a wonderful life
that fulfills what I'm sent here to do-
A life that is lived
in the richness and beauty
of serving and following you.
Emily Matthews
I think I will keep this one top priority!
I know that sometimes when I reach out in true kindness and friendship some people don't accept it. That's okay! I will be steadfast with God's help!
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Each day is a new beginning!
You cannot control the length of your life, but you can control its breadth, depth, and height.
Today is a new day - make the most of it!
Today is a new day - make the most of it!
Monday, January 24, 2005
Friday, January 21, 2005
Happy Weekend!
The non-writer in me just hasn't had much to say this week, or just too busy to say it! I have a lot of things on my mind and hopefully I will be able to form them into several posts next week.
I have been busy:
Healing my sore feet & legs and motivating myself for a 12 mile run in the morning.
Making a list of all the repairs my house needs before we put a "For Sale" sign in the yard.
Looking for a new home and neighborhood.
Being the great housekeeper that I am. (Ha!)
Keeping my children in line. (Ha!)
Taking care of my busy husband. (Tax Season has begun- I will explain later)
Starting my new Bible Study.
Organizing my busy weekend schedule........ I thought weekends were for resting!
Yada! Yada! Yada!
Hope you all have a blessed weekend!
I have been busy:
Healing my sore feet & legs and motivating myself for a 12 mile run in the morning.
Making a list of all the repairs my house needs before we put a "For Sale" sign in the yard.
Looking for a new home and neighborhood.
Being the great housekeeper that I am. (Ha!)
Keeping my children in line. (Ha!)
Taking care of my busy husband. (Tax Season has begun- I will explain later)
Starting my new Bible Study.
Organizing my busy weekend schedule........ I thought weekends were for resting!
Yada! Yada! Yada!
Hope you all have a blessed weekend!
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
My sinful pleasure!
What is your favorite candy?
Keegan and I together consumed a one pound bag of strawberry twizzlers in the last couple days. It really lasted quite awhile! When I buy Twizzlers, I put the stash in a cabinet above the oven and the microwave. It used to be a great hideout, but now Keegan can reach it, too! I usually keep chocolate up there, but Twizzlers are a low fat candy! Ha- not in my house! Eating the entire bag defeats the purpose, right?
So, tell me about your weakness?
Keegan and I together consumed a one pound bag of strawberry twizzlers in the last couple days. It really lasted quite awhile! When I buy Twizzlers, I put the stash in a cabinet above the oven and the microwave. It used to be a great hideout, but now Keegan can reach it, too! I usually keep chocolate up there, but Twizzlers are a low fat candy! Ha- not in my house! Eating the entire bag defeats the purpose, right?
So, tell me about your weakness?
Monday, January 17, 2005
Indescribable Blessings ( Part two of many)
I am here in my extremely quiet house this morning. There is no school today but both of my boys spent the night with friends last night. My husband left the house about 7:30 am. I snuggled under my white down comforter thinking I don't have to get up, I can lay her all morning! I got up! No songs running through my head this morning, just lots of blessings:
God is working like crazy at our church! I am so deeply touched to see His Hand at work there!
I bumped into someone from my college days yesterday. My Minister of Music from the church I attended in college was visiting my church last night for a concert! It was so good to see him! Great memories of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church.........
April and I ran almost ten miles on Saturday! Our training is going well. We have four weeks until our half marathon....I think we will be ready........I know we will be ready!
I teach 4th and 5th grade girls every Sunday morning at church! I am unable to express to you how much it blesses my heart to spend that one hour with them each Sunday. They teach me!
I am back in the pool. It felt really good...swimming is very therapeutic! I am gearing up for triathlon training in April. It is exciting....
Spent a great night with my guys Saturday night! Chuys and Napoleon Dynamite- Our favorite restaurant and a goofy movie (recommendations from Real Live Preacher and television clips the boys have seen)
God is Good!
"The Lord your God...will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
God is working like crazy at our church! I am so deeply touched to see His Hand at work there!
I bumped into someone from my college days yesterday. My Minister of Music from the church I attended in college was visiting my church last night for a concert! It was so good to see him! Great memories of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church.........
April and I ran almost ten miles on Saturday! Our training is going well. We have four weeks until our half marathon....I think we will be ready........I know we will be ready!
I teach 4th and 5th grade girls every Sunday morning at church! I am unable to express to you how much it blesses my heart to spend that one hour with them each Sunday. They teach me!
I am back in the pool. It felt really good...swimming is very therapeutic! I am gearing up for triathlon training in April. It is exciting....
Spent a great night with my guys Saturday night! Chuys and Napoleon Dynamite- Our favorite restaurant and a goofy movie (recommendations from Real Live Preacher and television clips the boys have seen)
God is Good!
"The Lord your God...will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
Friday, January 14, 2005
Come on Everybody! It's a Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Day!
"Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay! My, oh, my what a wonderful day! Plenty of sunshine heading my way! Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee day!
I woke up this morning with this song playing in my head. I don't know where it came from, it just appeared from nowhere! Took the trash out to the curb - "hey Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder" - walking back to my car at Logan's school -"hey, Mr. Bluebird" - made another cup of coffee -"it's the truth, it's actual, and everything is satisfactual" - sat down to read all of your blogs -"Come on everybody, it's a zip-a-doo-dah-day"!
Maybe it's because the weekend is here! Maybe it's because my husband gets home today (he has been out of town all week)! Maybe it's because I am going to lunch with a good friend! Because The Son is shining!
It is going to be a great day! Zip-A-Dee-Do-Dah!
Now, I won't be the only one singing this annoying song all day! Ha!
I woke up this morning with this song playing in my head. I don't know where it came from, it just appeared from nowhere! Took the trash out to the curb - "hey Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder" - walking back to my car at Logan's school -"hey, Mr. Bluebird" - made another cup of coffee -"it's the truth, it's actual, and everything is satisfactual" - sat down to read all of your blogs -"Come on everybody, it's a zip-a-doo-dah-day"!
Maybe it's because the weekend is here! Maybe it's because my husband gets home today (he has been out of town all week)! Maybe it's because I am going to lunch with a good friend! Because The Son is shining!
It is going to be a great day! Zip-A-Dee-Do-Dah!
Now, I won't be the only one singing this annoying song all day! Ha!
Thursday, January 13, 2005
Who am I?
I awoke this morning like every other day thinking let me lay here for five more minutes. Dedicating my day to the Lord as I snuggled under the covers. The same routine; wake up Logan, feed and let Kasey out, start the coffee, fill the lunch box, pour the juice, wash my face, throw on some mismatched clothes and a hat and out the door we go to school. Everyday we drive listening to K-Love. Every morning Logan listens to me sing the songs on the way.
Bless his heart!
This morning "Who am I" by Casting Crowns was playing. I have heard it a million times, but this morning was different. I listened to God speaking to me through the song.
You see, I have such a wandering heart........
I am a flower quickly fading, here today and gone tomorrow........
I feel like a wave tossed in the ocean at times and a vapor in the wind.
But, He is always there for me, constant and never ending, faithful and true, and always forgiving!
I Praise You, Lord!
I am Yours!
Bless his heart!
This morning "Who am I" by Casting Crowns was playing. I have heard it a million times, but this morning was different. I listened to God speaking to me through the song.
Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart
Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are
I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still you hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours
Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me
I am Yours
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
'Cause I am Yours
I am Yours
You see, I have such a wandering heart........
I am a flower quickly fading, here today and gone tomorrow........
I feel like a wave tossed in the ocean at times and a vapor in the wind.
But, He is always there for me, constant and never ending, faithful and true, and always forgiving!
I Praise You, Lord!
I am Yours!
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
....Just a Brighton girl......
It should be on my blog description... I am a Brighton girl! Some of you know exactly what I mean, and others don't have a clue. If you are a man, you might know this because you are married to a Brighton girl. If you are a woman, you might know because you are addicted as well, or you have a friend who is. Other alias's are "Brighton addict", a "Brightonite", or a "Brightonholic".
I am referring to Brighton. I could spend hours in that store and have on some occasions. One time my husband purchased a gift certificate for me to buy a new Brighton purse. It is like sending a child into a candy store, a dog into Petsmart, or some men into Home Depot - very dangerous and time consuming.
You see, I have problems making decisions. My husband has been frustrated with me many times because I can't decide what to order in a restaurant or the drive thru. The first time it happened at "der Weinerschnitzel". Yes, I swear it used to have the "der" before "Weinerschnitzel"- "it is the world's largest hotdog chain". When my house flooded I cried because I was so overwhelmed about picking out the right color tile. If we ever decide to build a house, oh man! Anyway, you get the idea.
So, I need you to help me make a decision. When you buy a Brighton watch, earrings, bracelet, sunglasses, necklace, etc... they put it in a cute little decorative tin. Most of them have been gifts from my husband. I have kept them all! I don't know what to do with them. I have kept them all in my sock drawer, but after this Christmas, I just don't have room anymore. I can't throw them away, they are too cute!
Does anyone have any really cute, creative idea? I really want to hear from all of you talented bloggers out there.........let's hear it....... what should I do with all my Brighton tins?
I am referring to Brighton. I could spend hours in that store and have on some occasions. One time my husband purchased a gift certificate for me to buy a new Brighton purse. It is like sending a child into a candy store, a dog into Petsmart, or some men into Home Depot - very dangerous and time consuming.
You see, I have problems making decisions. My husband has been frustrated with me many times because I can't decide what to order in a restaurant or the drive thru. The first time it happened at "der Weinerschnitzel". Yes, I swear it used to have the "der" before "Weinerschnitzel"- "it is the world's largest hotdog chain". When my house flooded I cried because I was so overwhelmed about picking out the right color tile. If we ever decide to build a house, oh man! Anyway, you get the idea.
So, I need you to help me make a decision. When you buy a Brighton watch, earrings, bracelet, sunglasses, necklace, etc... they put it in a cute little decorative tin. Most of them have been gifts from my husband. I have kept them all! I don't know what to do with them. I have kept them all in my sock drawer, but after this Christmas, I just don't have room anymore. I can't throw them away, they are too cute!
Does anyone have any really cute, creative idea? I really want to hear from all of you talented bloggers out there.........let's hear it....... what should I do with all my Brighton tins?
Monday, January 10, 2005
CAUTION..... Blogging can be dangerous to your health!
I can see the headline: "Woman's house burns down while she was blogging"
You see, since I have started a frequent, chronological publication of personal thoughts and Web links, I have burned three saucepans on my stove. Yes, three! I have only once in my entire 39 and three fourth years of existence burned a pan on my stove, at least I only remember one time. Hey, I am almost forty. We are talking burning the pan, not the contents of the pan!
In the winter, I frequently enjoy a nice cup of hot tea. Orange Spice is my desire. I sip it slowly with a smidgen of milk. I like my tea really hot therefore I boil the water on the stove in a saucepan. "Why don't you use the microwave?", my friend Michelle asked me the other day. I like it scorching hot! The hot that lasts for more than three or four sips. The microwave just doesn't do the trick. Three time, yes three, I forgot about the water and it boiled into gaseous vapors and roasted two Revere Ware saucepans that were a wedding gift and one Pampered Chef Generation II saucepan! Hello to all of the Pampered Chef junkies out there!
I bumped into Michelle at the Wal-Mart down the street where I was searching for a alternative to barbecuing my dwelling place. I bought a tea pot! I am sure the inventor had similar problems. What a great invention!
My new stainless steel tea pot is quite shiny, isn't it?
Would you like to sit a spell and sip a nice hot cup of tea with me?
(That's about the extent of any poetry you will read on my blog)
You see, since I have started a frequent, chronological publication of personal thoughts and Web links, I have burned three saucepans on my stove. Yes, three! I have only once in my entire 39 and three fourth years of existence burned a pan on my stove, at least I only remember one time. Hey, I am almost forty. We are talking burning the pan, not the contents of the pan!
In the winter, I frequently enjoy a nice cup of hot tea. Orange Spice is my desire. I sip it slowly with a smidgen of milk. I like my tea really hot therefore I boil the water on the stove in a saucepan. "Why don't you use the microwave?", my friend Michelle asked me the other day. I like it scorching hot! The hot that lasts for more than three or four sips. The microwave just doesn't do the trick. Three time, yes three, I forgot about the water and it boiled into gaseous vapors and roasted two Revere Ware saucepans that were a wedding gift and one Pampered Chef Generation II saucepan! Hello to all of the Pampered Chef junkies out there!
I bumped into Michelle at the Wal-Mart down the street where I was searching for a alternative to barbecuing my dwelling place. I bought a tea pot! I am sure the inventor had similar problems. What a great invention!
My new stainless steel tea pot is quite shiny, isn't it?
Would you like to sit a spell and sip a nice hot cup of tea with me?
(That's about the extent of any poetry you will read on my blog)
Sunday, January 09, 2005
Happy Birthday, Kim!
It all began in the hallway of Belmar Elementary School around 1975. A cute, petite, blonde haired girl walked up to me. I didn't know her name at the time, just recognized her from passing her in the school halls. I don't recall her exact words, but it went something like this:
"Your necklace is so cute!"
Very simple words, one sentence was all it took for me to know this girl had a big heart and a sweet spirit. Those few words were the beginning of a special friendship that has lasted for three decades. I know that it will continue until we are old and gray, or should I say older and grayer.
Very few people, including Kim, know just about every detail about my life- the good, the bad, and the really ugly stuff! She loves me unconditionally. I reciprocate. We have been together through highschool graduation, boyfriends, our weddings, childbirth, and everything in between.
I know she will be a true friend until the very end! I can picture us together when our children get married and have their own babies. And then someday we will be discussing dentures and hearing aides!
Something's I remember about Kim: Coasting to the stop lights to save on gas, eating instant soup on the ski slopes together, talking in an English accent, taking a shower together (hey, get your mind out of the gutter), being late to the church bus in Mexico with Elaine, church camp skits, a lot of laughter, lots of ski trips, and listening to Teweesa, Teweesa, Tweweweweesa in a tent at Camp Don Harrington, many dingy moments, and many, many more memories! I don't remember us ever having any fights!
Well, my dear friend is turning 40 today! She is officially OVER THE HILL! I will be younger than her for the rest of my life! Sorry, Kim! Enjoy your teeth and your hearing while you can!
When I looked back to find some really embarrassing pictures of Kim, all her pictures were beautiful, and mine were embarrassing! Here is the best one I could find!
I love you, Kim! Thanks for being my friend!
Happy Birthday!
"Your necklace is so cute!"
Very simple words, one sentence was all it took for me to know this girl had a big heart and a sweet spirit. Those few words were the beginning of a special friendship that has lasted for three decades. I know that it will continue until we are old and gray, or should I say older and grayer.
Very few people, including Kim, know just about every detail about my life- the good, the bad, and the really ugly stuff! She loves me unconditionally. I reciprocate. We have been together through highschool graduation, boyfriends, our weddings, childbirth, and everything in between.
I know she will be a true friend until the very end! I can picture us together when our children get married and have their own babies. And then someday we will be discussing dentures and hearing aides!
Something's I remember about Kim: Coasting to the stop lights to save on gas, eating instant soup on the ski slopes together, talking in an English accent, taking a shower together (hey, get your mind out of the gutter), being late to the church bus in Mexico with Elaine, church camp skits, a lot of laughter, lots of ski trips, and listening to Teweesa, Teweesa, Tweweweweesa in a tent at Camp Don Harrington, many dingy moments, and many, many more memories! I don't remember us ever having any fights!
Well, my dear friend is turning 40 today! She is officially OVER THE HILL! I will be younger than her for the rest of my life! Sorry, Kim! Enjoy your teeth and your hearing while you can!
When I looked back to find some really embarrassing pictures of Kim, all her pictures were beautiful, and mine were embarrassing! Here is the best one I could find!
I love you, Kim! Thanks for being my friend!
Happy Birthday!
Friday, January 07, 2005
No Comment!
Does your spouse's or significant others read your blog? My husband is a very successful, important business man! He has great responsibilities at his job. He goes to work everyday without complaint looking quite handsome in his suit and tie. Everyday he kisses me goodbye. Everyday he calls me on his way home. And now everyday he faithfully reads my blog! What more could a girl ask for? Maybe, a comment or two daily. Is that too much to ask?
I started my blog really expected no one to read it. Then I ventured out there to make some new blogging buddies. I really enjoy that! I am a very social person. On a scale from 1 - 10, I would consider myself a 7 or 8 when it comes to needing social contact on a daily basis. I revel in the silence of my home after the boys leave for school, but it lasts about one hour. I need communication and contact with other humans. So, now that my blog is established, I want comments! I need comments.
Okay, I know. I read many blogs out there and some days I don't feel the urge to comment. Some days I will feel a connection from some and other days I don't, so I won't comment. There are others that I have no connection with whatsoever. Do you feel the same? So, I have noticed many of you put a series of questions on your blog to get audience participation, but mine are more of a survey about my blog. Now, please answer based on important information: Remember, I am not a writer.. just a girl.... (ha ha, Kevin) and I am a fairly new blogger so be gentle.... so here goes.... and if you want to respond anonymously you may!
How do you feel about my blog?
a. boring b. duh, your not a writer c. it's okay d. very simple, but pleasant e. very refreshing and inspiring f. other____________________________
How could I improve my blog?
a. delete it b. learn how to write poetry c. quit talking about your precious husband and children d. learns some big words e. don't change, I love you just the way your are! f. other ____________________
Why do you read and make no comments?
a. I have a life and don't have time b. I don't want you to know that I am reading it- I'm shy! c. because I have nothing to say d.You leave me speechless
e. I don't know how to leave a comment (put your cursor on the word "comment" at the bottom of the post and click your mouse, then fill in the information) f. other ________________________
How can I get your attention?
a. talk about politics b. post some great recipes c. dance on your blog naked d. tell us all your deep dark personal secrets e. give us a daily Gilmore Girl review
f. other___________________
I started my blog really expected no one to read it. Then I ventured out there to make some new blogging buddies. I really enjoy that! I am a very social person. On a scale from 1 - 10, I would consider myself a 7 or 8 when it comes to needing social contact on a daily basis. I revel in the silence of my home after the boys leave for school, but it lasts about one hour. I need communication and contact with other humans. So, now that my blog is established, I want comments! I need comments.
Okay, I know. I read many blogs out there and some days I don't feel the urge to comment. Some days I will feel a connection from some and other days I don't, so I won't comment. There are others that I have no connection with whatsoever. Do you feel the same? So, I have noticed many of you put a series of questions on your blog to get audience participation, but mine are more of a survey about my blog. Now, please answer based on important information: Remember, I am not a writer.. just a girl.... (ha ha, Kevin) and I am a fairly new blogger so be gentle.... so here goes.... and if you want to respond anonymously you may!
How do you feel about my blog?
a. boring b. duh, your not a writer c. it's okay d. very simple, but pleasant e. very refreshing and inspiring f. other____________________________
How could I improve my blog?
a. delete it b. learn how to write poetry c. quit talking about your precious husband and children d. learns some big words e. don't change, I love you just the way your are! f. other ____________________
Why do you read and make no comments?
a. I have a life and don't have time b. I don't want you to know that I am reading it- I'm shy! c. because I have nothing to say d.You leave me speechless
e. I don't know how to leave a comment (put your cursor on the word "comment" at the bottom of the post and click your mouse, then fill in the information) f. other ________________________
How can I get your attention?
a. talk about politics b. post some great recipes c. dance on your blog naked d. tell us all your deep dark personal secrets e. give us a daily Gilmore Girl review
f. other___________________
Just in case you have trouble with this test, my son told me that if you don't know the answer on a multiple choice test to circle "c".
Hope to hear from all of you soon! Especially you, babe! Thanks for reading!
Have a Blessed weekend!
Thursday, January 06, 2005
Work in progress....
Well, I finally added my favorite blogs, but now I have to figure out how to move it over. Whew....It is a miracle that I got this done! Thank you, Saija! I couldn't have gotten this far without your help! Anyone have any advice for me?
Count Your Blessings!
As I was reading the long list of blogs I have accumulated as my favorites, I thought about my blog's name: "Blessed Beyond Belief". I have very few days lately that I feel less than that. But, how will I react when something "bad" happens. When things aren't going the way I want them to. When life really stinks! When a tragedy takes place for me or someone I love.
Several years ago a friend of mine lost her three sons and husband in a boating accident. That was incomprehensible to me! I was mad at God! I couldn't even image how she was feeling. How could He allow that to happen to her? I wrestled with it for many years. I was fearful that something tragic could happen to me, too. How would I survive if I lost my loved ones. I wouldn't go on anymore. I wouldn't want to live!
I have been very upset with God with all the lives lost in Asia and Africa. "I don't understand, God!" "Why would you allow so many to perish?" "I know you have a reason that we can't comprehend, and we don't have to know why, we just have to continue to have faith in You" So, God and I have been in great discussion over this subject for many years.
He has taught me many things through the years. I know that God is with me all the time! I know that God loves me more than I will ever understand! I know God's grace is sufficient for me! He will furnish me with His great power whenever I need it! When my grandmother and mother-n-law passed away years ago, God supplied me with a supernatural strength and peace. When our whole house flooded awhile back, God gave me humor and patients to deal with it. When I am fearful about life, I remember this verse:
Well, I started this post today because when I was reading "Our Daily Bread". It talks about undeserved blessings and at the end states the words to the song "Count Your Blessings". Such a simple song that most of us probably have memorized, brings so much healing to me when life is uneasy. Sing it with me:
Several years ago a friend of mine lost her three sons and husband in a boating accident. That was incomprehensible to me! I was mad at God! I couldn't even image how she was feeling. How could He allow that to happen to her? I wrestled with it for many years. I was fearful that something tragic could happen to me, too. How would I survive if I lost my loved ones. I wouldn't go on anymore. I wouldn't want to live!
I have been very upset with God with all the lives lost in Asia and Africa. "I don't understand, God!" "Why would you allow so many to perish?" "I know you have a reason that we can't comprehend, and we don't have to know why, we just have to continue to have faith in You" So, God and I have been in great discussion over this subject for many years.
He has taught me many things through the years. I know that God is with me all the time! I know that God loves me more than I will ever understand! I know God's grace is sufficient for me! He will furnish me with His great power whenever I need it! When my grandmother and mother-n-law passed away years ago, God supplied me with a supernatural strength and peace. When our whole house flooded awhile back, God gave me humor and patients to deal with it. When I am fearful about life, I remember this verse:
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13
Well, I started this post today because when I was reading "Our Daily Bread". It talks about undeserved blessings and at the end states the words to the song "Count Your Blessings". Such a simple song that most of us probably have memorized, brings so much healing to me when life is uneasy. Sing it with me:
Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessing, every doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by.
Count your blessings, name them one by one
Count your blessings. see what God has done
Count your blessings,name them one by one
Count your many blessing,see what God has done!
I am laughing, picturing all of you singing at your computer!
I hope it brings a smile to your face as well!
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Happy New Year!
Okay, so I am a little late..... Three days ,13 hours and 52 minutes late. Don't check me on that, I couldn't even remember what day it was when I started. Luckily it is at the bottom of my screen. I received a comment from Saija wondering where I have been. It's nice to know that someone out there misses me! Thanks Saija!!! I have been thinking about blogging for the last two weeks but just couldn't find one spare moment! The dilemma is that once I sit down at the computer about one hour magically disappears. I just haven't even had one hour to spare.
Why, you ask?
Well, since you asked.... This is what I have been doing.......
Have you ever traveled through Texas? It is so incredibly varied in scenery. I am centrally located here in this great state, which is the best place to be. My favorite drive from here is south. The trees get bigger surrounded by all kinds of bodies of water. The scenery is breathtaking and the air is warm and still and eventually you run into the beach which is my absolute favorite place to be. (Sorry, no time to check my punctuation on that sentence)
Well, we drove the other direction - north for about 8 hours! The drive somehow seems to get easier every year thanks to a portable dvd player and game cube. The scenery was nice and white, but very flat, treeless, and extremely cold!!! Brrrrrrrrrr!
Then after we celebrated a wonderful white Christmas with my family we drove many more hours west to Santa Fe, New Mexico. If you haven't been there you need to - it is a really cool place! Santa Fe has become a very familiar place to us because we travel there at least every two years to ski for a few days. My mother is an expert New Mexico tourist, so I will get you in touch with her if you head that way! Not my favorite place to ski, but very convenient especially when I procrastinate and wait a week before to make reservations. I usually see someone I know every time we visit - not this year! I found out later one of my Bunko buddies was there the day before!
Traveling north is worth the drive, even though it is insanely boring! We always have such a great visit with my family and we always visit some of our very best friends - Kim and Clark! I have always been a stickler about keeping up with all my old friends, but it is even more important to me now. I guess because of my old age of (almost) 40! It just seems even more important now. It must be really important for me to write that sentence two times, huh? I never have time to visit all of my friends, but I wish I did! I am currently working on a post about Kim..... Stay tuned!
We finally got home Sunday night; unloaded the Odyssey, checked the mail, turned the toilets back on (long story), emptied the sour milk out of the fridge, and started laundry. Keegan had to wear his UT Rose Bowl shirt to school the next day! You know why if you watched the game!
Waking my boys up bright and early on Monday morning was a chore. Instead of lounging around the house drinking coffee and blogging, I had responsibilities to take care of at my church, which took me into last night. Anyway.... I still have the lights on the house, ornaments, ribbon, lights, lots of snowmen, and several baby Jesus' laying everywhere.... And I haven't even plugged my new digital camera into the computer so I can show you pictures of me and my guys on the slopes.
So........ Here I am.... My magical hour is ticking by...... I have to go back to my precious laundry and cluttered house!
New Years Resolution: No more cleaning, laundry, cooking, grocery shopping, and running errands! More running, shopping, eating out, blogging, taking pictures, and hanging out with my guys!
Bye... My time is up!
Question:
What is the point of the dryer buzzer? It drives me nuts and It doesn't motivate me to get up and get the clothes out! Luckily I can turn mine off! Thank goodness!
Why, you ask?
Well, since you asked.... This is what I have been doing.......
Have you ever traveled through Texas? It is so incredibly varied in scenery. I am centrally located here in this great state, which is the best place to be. My favorite drive from here is south. The trees get bigger surrounded by all kinds of bodies of water. The scenery is breathtaking and the air is warm and still and eventually you run into the beach which is my absolute favorite place to be. (Sorry, no time to check my punctuation on that sentence)
Well, we drove the other direction - north for about 8 hours! The drive somehow seems to get easier every year thanks to a portable dvd player and game cube. The scenery was nice and white, but very flat, treeless, and extremely cold!!! Brrrrrrrrrr!
Then after we celebrated a wonderful white Christmas with my family we drove many more hours west to Santa Fe, New Mexico. If you haven't been there you need to - it is a really cool place! Santa Fe has become a very familiar place to us because we travel there at least every two years to ski for a few days. My mother is an expert New Mexico tourist, so I will get you in touch with her if you head that way! Not my favorite place to ski, but very convenient especially when I procrastinate and wait a week before to make reservations. I usually see someone I know every time we visit - not this year! I found out later one of my Bunko buddies was there the day before!
Traveling north is worth the drive, even though it is insanely boring! We always have such a great visit with my family and we always visit some of our very best friends - Kim and Clark! I have always been a stickler about keeping up with all my old friends, but it is even more important to me now. I guess because of my old age of (almost) 40! It just seems even more important now. It must be really important for me to write that sentence two times, huh? I never have time to visit all of my friends, but I wish I did! I am currently working on a post about Kim..... Stay tuned!
We finally got home Sunday night; unloaded the Odyssey, checked the mail, turned the toilets back on (long story), emptied the sour milk out of the fridge, and started laundry. Keegan had to wear his UT Rose Bowl shirt to school the next day! You know why if you watched the game!
Waking my boys up bright and early on Monday morning was a chore. Instead of lounging around the house drinking coffee and blogging, I had responsibilities to take care of at my church, which took me into last night. Anyway.... I still have the lights on the house, ornaments, ribbon, lights, lots of snowmen, and several baby Jesus' laying everywhere.... And I haven't even plugged my new digital camera into the computer so I can show you pictures of me and my guys on the slopes.
So........ Here I am.... My magical hour is ticking by...... I have to go back to my precious laundry and cluttered house!
New Years Resolution: No more cleaning, laundry, cooking, grocery shopping, and running errands! More running, shopping, eating out, blogging, taking pictures, and hanging out with my guys!
Bye... My time is up!
Question:
What is the point of the dryer buzzer? It drives me nuts and It doesn't motivate me to get up and get the clothes out! Luckily I can turn mine off! Thank goodness!
P.S. When is "blog" going to be on spell check?
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