My last blog requested prayer for my uncle Calvin and his family. His journey on this earth ended at 4:40 pm, Sunday, December 7, 2008. Praise our wonderful Creator God for the many blessings this one soul has given to all who called him son, brother, cousin, father, husband, uncle, grandpa, great-grandpa. And to those whom we shall never know he blessed but they know... we give God the glory for this life. Amen.
Have I got it all done yet? Nope. But will give it all I've got this weekend once my "appointments" are kept and finished the rest of this week.
Baby it's cold outside. And we have lights to hang! But we will get that done even if it KILLS us! Oops, I should never be so negative.
And another baby girl will be born unto us sometime between now and December 25th. What a nice little package she will be. We are anticipating her arrival and pray that God carries her into this world with the sweetest sound of life that anyone could ever imagine. Lord, bless this baby girl like you've never blessed before. Amen.
Today has been a very busy time for my husband. And even tonight he will be sitting through two meetings at church. It's hard to work an eight hour day and have the energy to do things like that. We're not spring chickens anymore. My body tells me that every day.
What else is on my mind as I enter these words of wisdom? Oh, I have some songs to learn for our upcoming Christmas program - this too shall pass.
My wish for those of you who read my posts will think about your life experiences and realize that maybe the thing you've been missing is right there in God's love. If you have not given your life to Him I pray you will search for His truth in your life. Find a good christian friend and fellowship with her or him, or them! Learn to live your life with wonder through serving others. Read God's word and mediate on what you read. Just one scripture could change your life. Just one!
And do it one day at a time...
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
How Will I Get it All Done?
Our basement project is well under way. We spent 20 plus hours last weekend priming 1200 sq feet of drywall and ceilings! We've been arguing about colors to put on the walls. One night it got so bad I had to leave to clear my mind before I would say something I would regret. As I drove around town I talked to God about my situation. I admitted that I couldn't believe we were arguing over COLOR!!!! I asked God to forgive me for my shortcomings toward Mike and also I asked God to open Mike's heart to listen to what I was saying and not holding it against me like I was totally disagreeing with him. It's just that I had an opinion other than his and it snowballed into stupidity on both parts!!! Human ego, man!!!
Believe it or not, when I walked back into the house he was calmer. I was calmer. He approached me to go back down to the basement and take a look at some colors. First I went into the bedroom and picked out some of my sweaters of different colors and then joined him in the basement and asked him to tell me what colors did he favor? It was a little bit of a process but we actually both gave in to some colors that either of us had not previously thought we'd like to use. Sooooooo, we bought the paint tonight, went downstairs and put a few strokes on the wall and guess what? He doesn't like the main color we chose. But I think it will grow on him once the paint is on. I will have some pics to show what I mean.
How will I get it all done? What I am talking about is getting all the stuff we took from the basement to the upstairs of our home - our living space actually is so full of this and that and I'm wondering how in the world will it all come together before December 20th? That is the day my son and his family are coming home to be with us for Christmas. Will you say a prayer for us? I need wisdom to handle the how to's and where for's as to what is going and what is staying in the basement???
Next on my mind is my Uncle Calvin. He is dying. His family is at his bedside now just waiting for his death. How I know that feeling. How I wish I could take their pain. But God is working good in spite of all of this. How, you ask? I have another wonderful uncle who has been the main ingredient to God's recipe of hope. My Uncle John emails several of us and keeps comments sent to him, prayers, encouragement to Uncle Calvin and to his family, and forwards all of this each day. I have cousins I didn't know I had who have sent lovely words of love and prayers. I know Uncle Calvin is receiving the blessings as is his girls and lovely wife of many years. This is the good stuff that life is made of - the tragedy along with the blessing. Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Nothing. Not even grief.
I pray that anyone who reads my post today is filled with compassion and prays for this family right now. I'm taking it one day at a time. Will you do the same?
Believe it or not, when I walked back into the house he was calmer. I was calmer. He approached me to go back down to the basement and take a look at some colors. First I went into the bedroom and picked out some of my sweaters of different colors and then joined him in the basement and asked him to tell me what colors did he favor? It was a little bit of a process but we actually both gave in to some colors that either of us had not previously thought we'd like to use. Sooooooo, we bought the paint tonight, went downstairs and put a few strokes on the wall and guess what? He doesn't like the main color we chose. But I think it will grow on him once the paint is on. I will have some pics to show what I mean.
How will I get it all done? What I am talking about is getting all the stuff we took from the basement to the upstairs of our home - our living space actually is so full of this and that and I'm wondering how in the world will it all come together before December 20th? That is the day my son and his family are coming home to be with us for Christmas. Will you say a prayer for us? I need wisdom to handle the how to's and where for's as to what is going and what is staying in the basement???
Next on my mind is my Uncle Calvin. He is dying. His family is at his bedside now just waiting for his death. How I know that feeling. How I wish I could take their pain. But God is working good in spite of all of this. How, you ask? I have another wonderful uncle who has been the main ingredient to God's recipe of hope. My Uncle John emails several of us and keeps comments sent to him, prayers, encouragement to Uncle Calvin and to his family, and forwards all of this each day. I have cousins I didn't know I had who have sent lovely words of love and prayers. I know Uncle Calvin is receiving the blessings as is his girls and lovely wife of many years. This is the good stuff that life is made of - the tragedy along with the blessing. Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Nothing. Not even grief.
I pray that anyone who reads my post today is filled with compassion and prays for this family right now. I'm taking it one day at a time. Will you do the same?
Sunday, November 16, 2008
November is Just Before December
Another project is getting off the ground and I'm dreading it before it even begins (as I have with all projects!). Our basement is finally going to get "finished." It is all drywalled and now we have hired someone to mud and tape it all and get it ready so we can paint it. Then put down the finishing touches. All before Christmas. I am thinking we took on more than we can really get done but we need to finish the basement. At least my husband thinks so. I don't know why he didn't just wait until after Dec. 31st to plan this. Is the world going to end or something?
Tonight as I type here in my nice little home I am reminded of a lady across town who just lost her husband and is sleeping in her bed alone tonight. I visited her today at the funeral home and she said to me, "It hasn't hit me yet what has really happened." And she wept. Her husband has been through hell and back with his health these past few years. He actually had two transplants back to back not 4 months ago. One of his dear daughters even gave him one of her kidneys. He had just been to his transplant doctor and supposedly all was well. But he was having some discomfort in his chest and was somewhat a little short of breath at times. The next morning he collapsed while getting ready for the day. As his wife was out walking their dogs little did she know her life was about to change in ways unimaginable. My heart goes out to her this night as I think about her and her family and how they will be dealing with the loss of this wonderful guy. Tomorrow morning I will be singing at his funeral along with some other members of our church choir. God bless them all and keep them close to you as they grieve from here on out.
Tomorrow also marks the 1st year anniversay of our dearly departed Mary. (My mother-in-law). We've come a long way with our grief and I know my friend will too. It takes time to heal a loss like hers. Something I will have to do or my spouse will have to do in time. But lets not dwell on loss but on the gain we have when we do part this world! Praise God for his promises of a life of utter joy of joy in the holy of holies!
Take your life one day at a time~
Tonight as I type here in my nice little home I am reminded of a lady across town who just lost her husband and is sleeping in her bed alone tonight. I visited her today at the funeral home and she said to me, "It hasn't hit me yet what has really happened." And she wept. Her husband has been through hell and back with his health these past few years. He actually had two transplants back to back not 4 months ago. One of his dear daughters even gave him one of her kidneys. He had just been to his transplant doctor and supposedly all was well. But he was having some discomfort in his chest and was somewhat a little short of breath at times. The next morning he collapsed while getting ready for the day. As his wife was out walking their dogs little did she know her life was about to change in ways unimaginable. My heart goes out to her this night as I think about her and her family and how they will be dealing with the loss of this wonderful guy. Tomorrow morning I will be singing at his funeral along with some other members of our church choir. God bless them all and keep them close to you as they grieve from here on out.
Tomorrow also marks the 1st year anniversay of our dearly departed Mary. (My mother-in-law). We've come a long way with our grief and I know my friend will too. It takes time to heal a loss like hers. Something I will have to do or my spouse will have to do in time. But lets not dwell on loss but on the gain we have when we do part this world! Praise God for his promises of a life of utter joy of joy in the holy of holies!
Take your life one day at a time~
Friday, November 7, 2008
Obama vs The World
Hello world!
We have been a part of history like nothing before. Or perhaps like nothing WE have personally experienced. There have been lots of earth shattering changes since Adam and Eve. Depending upon your education in religion or beliefs all through time changes have come and gone, have been accepted or rejected, and it will continue to be like that until the day we die.
That being said I am looking forward to the future of America and what roads we take to get where God is leading us for I believe that Obama may be the instrument He (God) is going to use. All through the ages God has used some very interesting people to lead, some very unlikely people indeed. And just as He chose thousands of years ago he still chooses today. I am going to pray for those in authority over us because that is what God calls us to do. Open your heart and see the good that will come to us all if we uphold our leaders in prayer. What will destroy our leaders is the descension people have because they are blind to truth, hope, faith, and the grace of God.
Currently I am in a bible study and we are studying the book of Romans. There is some good meat in this book and if you have a bible read it until it calls to your soul. Meditate on the letter that Paul writes to the people in Rome in that day. It will send chills up and down your spine because he could be writing it to our present day people. God keeps his promises. Always. If you don't understand what you are reading then pray to God to open your mind and heart to hear the word. He is writing to different groups of people: zealous jews, proud greeks, boastful romans, and ordinary common sinners. Paul was able to cross lines of descension among these groups because of his extraordinary background. ( If you remember your bible stories Paul had a conversion on the road to Damascus. That story marked the beginning of his faith in Jesus. He never met Jesus. He was not a disciple who lived with Jesus day after day.)
I hope you will be inspired to read Romans. It's not about "When in Rome do as the Romans do."
It's about aligning us with each other and with God. It's death of self-centeredness. It's about God's bigger plan for the Jew and the Gentile. Take His word ~ One day at a time!
We have been a part of history like nothing before. Or perhaps like nothing WE have personally experienced. There have been lots of earth shattering changes since Adam and Eve. Depending upon your education in religion or beliefs all through time changes have come and gone, have been accepted or rejected, and it will continue to be like that until the day we die.
That being said I am looking forward to the future of America and what roads we take to get where God is leading us for I believe that Obama may be the instrument He (God) is going to use. All through the ages God has used some very interesting people to lead, some very unlikely people indeed. And just as He chose thousands of years ago he still chooses today. I am going to pray for those in authority over us because that is what God calls us to do. Open your heart and see the good that will come to us all if we uphold our leaders in prayer. What will destroy our leaders is the descension people have because they are blind to truth, hope, faith, and the grace of God.
Currently I am in a bible study and we are studying the book of Romans. There is some good meat in this book and if you have a bible read it until it calls to your soul. Meditate on the letter that Paul writes to the people in Rome in that day. It will send chills up and down your spine because he could be writing it to our present day people. God keeps his promises. Always. If you don't understand what you are reading then pray to God to open your mind and heart to hear the word. He is writing to different groups of people: zealous jews, proud greeks, boastful romans, and ordinary common sinners. Paul was able to cross lines of descension among these groups because of his extraordinary background. ( If you remember your bible stories Paul had a conversion on the road to Damascus. That story marked the beginning of his faith in Jesus. He never met Jesus. He was not a disciple who lived with Jesus day after day.)
I hope you will be inspired to read Romans. It's not about "When in Rome do as the Romans do."
It's about aligning us with each other and with God. It's death of self-centeredness. It's about God's bigger plan for the Jew and the Gentile. Take His word ~ One day at a time!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Dementia
My dad is not my dad anymore. His short term memory is gone and a lot of other changes are happening too that scare me to high heaven. Currently my mother, bless her soul, is his caretaker. He was diagnosed with dementia almost 2 years ago and since that time I've seen him change and go down hill. When he was first diagnosed he was so paranoid that all of us (my sister and I, mom, and his brothers and sisters) were out to get him. He even threatened to harm mom. When that happened we knew something was not quite right. Tell tale signs we also saw in him was his driving abilities. He would stop in the middle of a street - for no apparent reason. Or he would change lanes without regard to who might be in the other lane. Then he would deny that he did that at all. He lost things constantly. Repeated himself. Now he can't even balance a check book, find anything at all. Hides everything then denies that he had anything to do with anything you ask him about.
The kick he is on now is this van we are trying to sell. Since he shouldn't be driving my sister, mom and I thought it would be best to have just one car for them both. The van is his and always was. Dementia is so complicated and it's wearing me out just trying to explain it. Anyways, it's been moved to a friends house who lives along a busy highway in hopes more people will see it and maybe we will get a good response. He has it in his head that it needs an oil change.... so last night I took Dad to go see where the van was - he thought it was at a service place getting something done to it. I explained to him how we have been trying to sell it for him so he doesn't have to keep making payments on it. Well, he seemed ok once he got to see with his own eyes that his van was still around. And he was telling me there would be no reason to get the oil changed right now since he was not driving it. I was so happy that he finally was going to let it go. WAS I WRONG! Poor mother called me at work this morning telling me he was throwing a fit about the van and that I never took him to see it and I was trying to hide it from him and on and on and cussing her upside down and out. Gosh I felt helpless at that moment. I asked my sister if she would please go and check on them so she did. Well, she ended up arguing with dad about me not hiding the van and that we are not lying to him about anything. I guess at one point she just screamed at him, "DAD, JUST SHUT UP... PLEASE JUST SHUP UP!!" He would not let her get a word in edgewise. I really felt bad once she told me that. But see this is what happens in the life of a family who has been struck with this awful condition. You love your parents no matter what. He can say some pretty mean things to me or my sister and to my mom. But you know it's not him. Not really. But it still hurts just the same! Poor sis felt bad all day that she has said that to dad. I can only imagine what mom really goes through. We told mom the day we feel she is in harms way with dad is the day we will put him in a nursing home. She does not deserve to live out her remaining days on this great earth to be punished by dad everyday and every night. I just ask God to take him before he takes her. That is awful to say I KNOW THIS... I love my dad but I do not like the man who NO LONGER lives inside of him.
Please Lord, be with me when I feel so lost and afraid for my dad. I know the dad I grew up loving is in there somewhere. Keep him safe from himself. Keep mom a loving caretaker that she still is. She needs your strength and she needs wisdom to find ways to keep dad in check. And most of all give us a sense of humor through the stages of my dad's disease. In my Savior's most loving name, Jesus, Amen.
The kick he is on now is this van we are trying to sell. Since he shouldn't be driving my sister, mom and I thought it would be best to have just one car for them both. The van is his and always was. Dementia is so complicated and it's wearing me out just trying to explain it. Anyways, it's been moved to a friends house who lives along a busy highway in hopes more people will see it and maybe we will get a good response. He has it in his head that it needs an oil change.... so last night I took Dad to go see where the van was - he thought it was at a service place getting something done to it. I explained to him how we have been trying to sell it for him so he doesn't have to keep making payments on it. Well, he seemed ok once he got to see with his own eyes that his van was still around. And he was telling me there would be no reason to get the oil changed right now since he was not driving it. I was so happy that he finally was going to let it go. WAS I WRONG! Poor mother called me at work this morning telling me he was throwing a fit about the van and that I never took him to see it and I was trying to hide it from him and on and on and cussing her upside down and out. Gosh I felt helpless at that moment. I asked my sister if she would please go and check on them so she did. Well, she ended up arguing with dad about me not hiding the van and that we are not lying to him about anything. I guess at one point she just screamed at him, "DAD, JUST SHUT UP... PLEASE JUST SHUP UP!!" He would not let her get a word in edgewise. I really felt bad once she told me that. But see this is what happens in the life of a family who has been struck with this awful condition. You love your parents no matter what. He can say some pretty mean things to me or my sister and to my mom. But you know it's not him. Not really. But it still hurts just the same! Poor sis felt bad all day that she has said that to dad. I can only imagine what mom really goes through. We told mom the day we feel she is in harms way with dad is the day we will put him in a nursing home. She does not deserve to live out her remaining days on this great earth to be punished by dad everyday and every night. I just ask God to take him before he takes her. That is awful to say I KNOW THIS... I love my dad but I do not like the man who NO LONGER lives inside of him.
Please Lord, be with me when I feel so lost and afraid for my dad. I know the dad I grew up loving is in there somewhere. Keep him safe from himself. Keep mom a loving caretaker that she still is. She needs your strength and she needs wisdom to find ways to keep dad in check. And most of all give us a sense of humor through the stages of my dad's disease. In my Savior's most loving name, Jesus, Amen.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
A Week Later; Picking up the Pieces
(This image is a fountain which honors my late mother-in-law, it's in a garden at our church).
Today was a good day. After losing our friend and co-worker, Cary Aspy, we have found ourselves feeling overwhelmed with emotions from those who are wishing his family and Schnitz Racing families all their love and prayers. And I believe it's working. I feel a whole lot more in touch with the world today than I did a week ago. I feel more at peace. That peace is coming from God.
I have begun reading a book that I've had for about a year and am surprised that it didn't catch my eye sooner. It's called, Living Simply in God's Abundance. The author has written an 86 day devotional designed for women. It's how she views the seasons of our lives; Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. It's very good indeed. Quite random at times but draws us to our Creator in many subliminal messages of hope, grace, peace, and love.
One question she asks is, "What is old?" She quotes General Douglas MacArthur: "Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only by deserting their ideas...You are as young as your self-confidence, as old as your despair." She makes an observation that points to three ideals about getting old: Old is when you lose your dream, Old is when you start turning in on yourself, Old is when you look backward more than you look forward. I am trying really hard to not do any of that!
Stress busters are included throughout the book as well. One is to to sit quietly for 5 minutes and chant something peaceful. Closing the eyes and whispering... (like find peace among the papers)
It's getting late and I'm hungry so I will end my post for now. Sweet dreams to you and yours; live well and love like there's no tomorrow. God Bless!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Loss of a Friend
Ok, so my mother-in-law died in Nov 2007, my father-in-law just this past June, my mom's sister this past weekend, and now a friend and co-worker just Monday was killed in a motorcycle/SUV accident. Were they all ready to go to their final resting places? Who knows? Am I - are you?? I believe I am spiritually ready but I am not ready to leave my loved ones. I'm sure they were not either. But I know they are resting and waiting for all of us again.
This friend of mine, his name on the internet was KLRCary. He loved his KLR650 motorcycle and he was a mechanic at our workplace. And a very good one at that. He sure had an ornory side to him. Very mischeivous and playful but also very serious when there was work to be done. A lot of people knew they could depend upon Cary to get the job done and it would be done with precise accuracy. How many of us work hard like that with what we are paid to do 40 hours a week? You know God calls us to give our best in all that we do whether we like doing it or not. The payoff is to be in His presence someday and to live with Him in the heavenlies. That's what I want at the end of my life. I know Cary wanted that too. We had lots of deep spiritual conversations. He knew the Lord and believed in Him.
So I am sad of his passing from this earth but jealous because he made it to heaven before I did... I thank God for his life while he was with us. I know he's riding something or fixing something for God right now. Go Cary!
As you go to bed tonight please thank God for your life and where He has put you. Maybe you are not happy where you are but God knows what He's doing and has a plan for you so just give Him the reigns over your life and enjoy the ride!
God Bless!
This friend of mine, his name on the internet was KLRCary. He loved his KLR650 motorcycle and he was a mechanic at our workplace. And a very good one at that. He sure had an ornory side to him. Very mischeivous and playful but also very serious when there was work to be done. A lot of people knew they could depend upon Cary to get the job done and it would be done with precise accuracy. How many of us work hard like that with what we are paid to do 40 hours a week? You know God calls us to give our best in all that we do whether we like doing it or not. The payoff is to be in His presence someday and to live with Him in the heavenlies. That's what I want at the end of my life. I know Cary wanted that too. We had lots of deep spiritual conversations. He knew the Lord and believed in Him.
So I am sad of his passing from this earth but jealous because he made it to heaven before I did... I thank God for his life while he was with us. I know he's riding something or fixing something for God right now. Go Cary!
As you go to bed tonight please thank God for your life and where He has put you. Maybe you are not happy where you are but God knows what He's doing and has a plan for you so just give Him the reigns over your life and enjoy the ride!
God Bless!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Precious Days
Good morning world!
I've been helping my husband with a remodeling project. Painting our bedroom. Oh my goodness. It sounded easy enough. One thing leads to another, how funny is that? Well, I do see the light at the end of the tunnel finally.
But this morning I reflect on one of my children. You see he is leaving the safety of this country to go overseas for six weeks. I am praying for his safety as well as the safety of those he will be with. His family will be coming home for two weeks to stay with us and I cannot wait to see my grandsons. Then in a month I get to spend some time with my granddaughter. I am so blessed. More than I can ever appreciate and thank God for over and over. His Love and Grace and Mercy is undescribable. Thank you Jesus~
So for that one son that I am thinking about today may he feel God's love and His presence more now than ever. Hopefully he will spend a good day today with his children. They will surely miss him in the days ahead and will not understand what's going on.
Does anybody read my blog? If you do I pray that you find what you are searching for. If not here then with some other blog. God Bless your life and give you Peace this day. Amen
I've been helping my husband with a remodeling project. Painting our bedroom. Oh my goodness. It sounded easy enough. One thing leads to another, how funny is that? Well, I do see the light at the end of the tunnel finally.
But this morning I reflect on one of my children. You see he is leaving the safety of this country to go overseas for six weeks. I am praying for his safety as well as the safety of those he will be with. His family will be coming home for two weeks to stay with us and I cannot wait to see my grandsons. Then in a month I get to spend some time with my granddaughter. I am so blessed. More than I can ever appreciate and thank God for over and over. His Love and Grace and Mercy is undescribable. Thank you Jesus~
So for that one son that I am thinking about today may he feel God's love and His presence more now than ever. Hopefully he will spend a good day today with his children. They will surely miss him in the days ahead and will not understand what's going on.
Does anybody read my blog? If you do I pray that you find what you are searching for. If not here then with some other blog. God Bless your life and give you Peace this day. Amen
Saturday, June 28, 2008
A Generation Gone
My father-in-law, Leon, passed away on Father's day this year. What a turmoil of emotions his life has been since the passing of his wife, Mary, on November 17, 2007. We have endured a lot of things from the last seven months of his 83 year old life.
My husband is truly a tower of strength for enduring all that has passed through his life since 2008 began. He just finished the new contract for the plant he works for. He is the president of his local union. All of this was happening during the time his dad was in the hospital. Recently, he has taken on a new position at our church to grow more bible studies. He will be just fine in that endeavor and I know God had some big plans for him. I can't wait to see what happens next.
We are going to be grandparents again in December - on or around Christmas! Our 4th and I can't wait to see what we get.
I was in a little fender bender yesterday and today am feeling just little sore in my back. Luckily no real harm was done. A man backed up and hit my front end. Not sure what the damages will be - it happenened so fast!
My husband is now on the way to a convention in Las Vegas and will be gone for a week. I miss him already... but I will be ok. Just me and my cat, Baby. Being by myself will be good for me because our lives have been so chaotic with lots of people coming and going and running back and forth from the hosptial... geesh I am ready for the quietness.
Well, tomorrow I will sing with our Praise Team for both of our church services. It's been awhile since I've sang like this with the particular group I will be with. Our leader calls us the Varsity Team! That is so funny. But you know, I must say... we do sound really good - Praise God!
Ok, please go to church tomorrow and fellowship with your fellow christians. Love each other and take it one day at a time!
My husband is truly a tower of strength for enduring all that has passed through his life since 2008 began. He just finished the new contract for the plant he works for. He is the president of his local union. All of this was happening during the time his dad was in the hospital. Recently, he has taken on a new position at our church to grow more bible studies. He will be just fine in that endeavor and I know God had some big plans for him. I can't wait to see what happens next.
We are going to be grandparents again in December - on or around Christmas! Our 4th and I can't wait to see what we get.
I was in a little fender bender yesterday and today am feeling just little sore in my back. Luckily no real harm was done. A man backed up and hit my front end. Not sure what the damages will be - it happenened so fast!
My husband is now on the way to a convention in Las Vegas and will be gone for a week. I miss him already... but I will be ok. Just me and my cat, Baby. Being by myself will be good for me because our lives have been so chaotic with lots of people coming and going and running back and forth from the hosptial... geesh I am ready for the quietness.
Well, tomorrow I will sing with our Praise Team for both of our church services. It's been awhile since I've sang like this with the particular group I will be with. Our leader calls us the Varsity Team! That is so funny. But you know, I must say... we do sound really good - Praise God!
Ok, please go to church tomorrow and fellowship with your fellow christians. Love each other and take it one day at a time!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
New Life Coming to the Family
Well, here is May and Mother's Day is going to be here tomorrow, Sunday. My oldest son just gave us very good news. They are expecting their second baby. I cannot believe how my family tree is growing. I know this is a mixed blessing. What do I mean by that? Well, I wish my son and daughter-in-law a very happy marriage. They have a lot to work on - well, so does my husband and I. But we've had a lot of years to refine and rework our love as will Luke and Ariana. God is taking them into this for a reason and that's all I need to know.
My children start coming back to the nest on May 14. So here we go...
Will let you know how it all goes. I am very excited to see everybody.
Until next time ~ one day at at time... love you world!
My children start coming back to the nest on May 14. So here we go...
Will let you know how it all goes. I am very excited to see everybody.
Until next time ~ one day at at time... love you world!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Saturday - Finally
Been up since 6 am; did the usual~ fixed hubby's lunch for his work day, now pondering what to do next on a list of many.
~ laundry
~ meeting at church
~ a wedding in the afternoon
~ clean house - one room at a time - it's overwhelming for someone who hates housework (me!)
Looking forward to the day with all the surprises that come my way.
Church in the morning - 2 services ( I sing in both )
Been reading a blog of a friend who hasn't been in my life for about 5 or 6 years. She probably doesn't even care for the friendship that we once had. She worked briefly where I worked but she was an interesting character who has moved around a lot. A kind of gypsie I think. She is even more restless than I am. I've been curious to email her on her blog but think it would scare her to death knowing I found her. Maybe scare is not the correct word. She has a past that I think she is running from - a death of a child, bad relationships with men... the list probably goes on but I really didn't know her that well. I'm just one of the people in her past and I might stir up some feelings that she wouldn't want to experience again. So I will pray for her instead. I believe in prayer... it's such an intimate feeling one has with the Lord when you say what is truly on your heart. And you know He is listening and loving you all at the same time.
I wish my husband would find him a new job; one that he wants so badly. God help him to find it. Amen
You all have a wonderful day - one day at at time!
~ laundry
~ meeting at church
~ a wedding in the afternoon
~ clean house - one room at a time - it's overwhelming for someone who hates housework (me!)
Looking forward to the day with all the surprises that come my way.
Church in the morning - 2 services ( I sing in both )
Been reading a blog of a friend who hasn't been in my life for about 5 or 6 years. She probably doesn't even care for the friendship that we once had. She worked briefly where I worked but she was an interesting character who has moved around a lot. A kind of gypsie I think. She is even more restless than I am. I've been curious to email her on her blog but think it would scare her to death knowing I found her. Maybe scare is not the correct word. She has a past that I think she is running from - a death of a child, bad relationships with men... the list probably goes on but I really didn't know her that well. I'm just one of the people in her past and I might stir up some feelings that she wouldn't want to experience again. So I will pray for her instead. I believe in prayer... it's such an intimate feeling one has with the Lord when you say what is truly on your heart. And you know He is listening and loving you all at the same time.
I wish my husband would find him a new job; one that he wants so badly. God help him to find it. Amen
You all have a wonderful day - one day at at time!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Today is April 9, 2008. A Wednesday. I love Wednesdays because it's the middle of the week known as "hump day" around here. Yes, because we can slide right through to the weekend. I wish I didn't want the week to go by so quickly. I think about how long I've been on this beautiful earth and realize it's more than half over for me.
I've mentioned before how far away my children/grandchildren are and it's sad that I cannot visit them as much as I wish I could. If it were possible I would visit each once a month - MINIMUM!! When I was a young mother I didn't really enjoy my kids as much as I now wished that I would have; maybe it's because I worked full time and was exhausted most of the time?? But of course, I wish my children were little again. And now that I have grandchildren I can't enjoy them but maybe twice a year. We web-cam with my grandsons on a regular basis - thank you Lord for this technology!
I am restless at my workplace. I like my job but boy could I use a change but who wants to hire a 50 year old these days?? Walmart or Kmart, yes. But that's not what I want. I wish I could afford to get a degree is nursing or dental hygiene. Not going to happen at this time. Would love to but need the 40hr week pay.
Everyone at my workplace is paid something different per hour. It's really quite upsetting to me and there is nothing I can do about it. One lady (we will call her Trina) makes about $21/hr. One girl (we will call her Linda) makes about $16/hr. A couple of the other newer employee ladies (has worked here less than 3 years) makes between $10 and $13. Now for the kicker. I am related to this guy and he only pays me 50 cents more on the hour than one of the newer employees. And the men of course all get about $18/hr. None of them have worked here as long as I have. Am I a good worker? You bet I am. Do I go above and beyond the call of dutie? I used to but now that I know it does not do any good so I don't. I put in my time, make him money, etc etc and go home. I am so sick of this. My husband says to go and get another job. But around here there is nothing that pays what I do get paid - I'm sorry but I need to unload here because I can't talk about it to anybody at work... Enough said.
Singing would be something I would love to make money at but I'm not a terrific singer. I can hold a tune but I'm no American Idol prospect. But it does move me. When I sing at church I really love it. I would love to sing at weddings or small venues but I don't have the backup people to do it with. Something to dream about and ask God's leading for maybe?
Well, people, enjoy your day. Give God thanks for everything that comes your way. Use your talents to glorify Him. Bye!
I've mentioned before how far away my children/grandchildren are and it's sad that I cannot visit them as much as I wish I could. If it were possible I would visit each once a month - MINIMUM!! When I was a young mother I didn't really enjoy my kids as much as I now wished that I would have; maybe it's because I worked full time and was exhausted most of the time?? But of course, I wish my children were little again. And now that I have grandchildren I can't enjoy them but maybe twice a year. We web-cam with my grandsons on a regular basis - thank you Lord for this technology!
I am restless at my workplace. I like my job but boy could I use a change but who wants to hire a 50 year old these days?? Walmart or Kmart, yes. But that's not what I want. I wish I could afford to get a degree is nursing or dental hygiene. Not going to happen at this time. Would love to but need the 40hr week pay.
Everyone at my workplace is paid something different per hour. It's really quite upsetting to me and there is nothing I can do about it. One lady (we will call her Trina) makes about $21/hr. One girl (we will call her Linda) makes about $16/hr. A couple of the other newer employee ladies (has worked here less than 3 years) makes between $10 and $13. Now for the kicker. I am related to this guy and he only pays me 50 cents more on the hour than one of the newer employees. And the men of course all get about $18/hr. None of them have worked here as long as I have. Am I a good worker? You bet I am. Do I go above and beyond the call of dutie? I used to but now that I know it does not do any good so I don't. I put in my time, make him money, etc etc and go home. I am so sick of this. My husband says to go and get another job. But around here there is nothing that pays what I do get paid - I'm sorry but I need to unload here because I can't talk about it to anybody at work... Enough said.
Singing would be something I would love to make money at but I'm not a terrific singer. I can hold a tune but I'm no American Idol prospect. But it does move me. When I sing at church I really love it. I would love to sing at weddings or small venues but I don't have the backup people to do it with. Something to dream about and ask God's leading for maybe?
Well, people, enjoy your day. Give God thanks for everything that comes your way. Use your talents to glorify Him. Bye!
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Turning 50
I have been sick since February 13th. Bad sore throat, bad cold, and now I think I have bronchitis. A funny prelude to turning 50 on th 28th. My husband sent flowers to work on the 14th that he had gotten from each of my grandchildren. Beautiful thought and I really appreciated it. He knows I miss them very much. My grandsons live about 700 miles away and my one and only granddaughter lives about 1900 miles away. So turning 50 without my family and extended family just won't be the same but hey, you can't change the fact that 50 will get here no matter what or where I am.
But I do want to have a great 2008. So I am keeping my chin up (both of them) and trying to keep physically active. Can't get into that groove yet but am working on it. I'm told I don't look like a woman about to be 50 so that makes me feel good.
I have crush on Michael Buble. Yes, it's true A CRUSH! But nothing that I would act upon. For one thing I could be his MOTHER. I would like to see him in concert some day. Who knows maybe this is the year I will. He is just fabulous. Reminds me of the old crooners but even better. For one thing he's very kind and very sure of what he wants in life. And also very human. He fears rejection like the rest of us. My favorite song by him is EVERYTHING.
Whoever reads this may think it's boring but it's me. So please be kind and tell me Happy 50th Birthday! Please??
Now go and serve someone!
But I do want to have a great 2008. So I am keeping my chin up (both of them) and trying to keep physically active. Can't get into that groove yet but am working on it. I'm told I don't look like a woman about to be 50 so that makes me feel good.
I have crush on Michael Buble. Yes, it's true A CRUSH! But nothing that I would act upon. For one thing I could be his MOTHER. I would like to see him in concert some day. Who knows maybe this is the year I will. He is just fabulous. Reminds me of the old crooners but even better. For one thing he's very kind and very sure of what he wants in life. And also very human. He fears rejection like the rest of us. My favorite song by him is EVERYTHING.
Whoever reads this may think it's boring but it's me. So please be kind and tell me Happy 50th Birthday! Please??
Now go and serve someone!
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