A trip to the spa - sharing a cup of tea and a foot soak
"dropping in" at a tattoo parlor with her Dad's permission (he laughed at me)
playing 5 innings
wearing "jewel encrusted princess crowns" (plastic, of course) in the parking lot of Cracker Barrel
On Monday night at a gathering the observation was made that we tend to "remember" negative things from our past more vividly than the positive.
Therefore I am on a mission to make sure that my children have good memories. Actually, this may just be my own justification for what my girls refer to as "weird" ("ooooooooo mo-om", and roll yer eyes!)
The TALKING CAR was a beautiful blue FJ Cruiser. Saturday, February 16th, 2008. CarMax, HEHE Napoleon!!!
"I love how you pretend to be a prude (mom)"
"Patchouli body wash and hemp shampoo & conditioner", "You're weird".
I knew I didn't have time for this blogging thang!!! hehe. (faithful readers will get it!)
I must admit that I spend much less time on the computer these days. That I attribute to better health and energy! Praise the Lord!
But to appease the "mass" (you know who you are, too few to claim as "masses") (lol):
Of course the past few days others have wished, "the best year ever" in 2008; some who know my 2007, have offered encouragement that "this year will be better."
I kinda chuckle. WHAT could be better than healing from cancer?
So many blessings the Lord has given, I've mentioned them all before in this forum. It would seem that 2007 was a time of trial for our family........and yet the greatest gifts can be found in and through our times of need. Friendship, faithful prayers, appreciation for "the little things", the realization that most of our "big things" aint so. The realization that our God is greater than ALL things! The understanding that everyone has their own story and that each is unique and special.
So...........In 2008, I wish you God's perfect love, strength and grace, whatever circumstance you encounter along the way.
I find that I don't spend so much time on the computer anymore. Now that I'm feeling better, I don't need to interact with my "friends" through the screen.
Thus, I'm blogging less frequently. Activities are much more "normal". Family and work fill my schedule. And I rest alot when I do get home. (I still don't cook!) At 10pm I prefer to be on the phone with John, reading scripture, devotions and sharing details of our day.
Today, though I took a few moments to re-read this journal. It was a reminder of where we have been, the trials that God has brought our family through.
I am filled with gratitude, for the healing.
I am filled with more gratitude and awe at the faithfulness of our God. At his truth and perfect love.
I am reminded again, that the trials that we encounter along this journey are simply opportunities. Opportunities to see the true nature of God. Opportunities to grow in our faith. There will be more. I can lean into his arms and trust him in all things.
Father, may your will be done in my life this day. Use me according to your kingdom purpose!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
"my nel"
The bumper sticker says something like this..........
We'll the fourteen hour days have begun again and I haven't even returned back to work full-time yet!!
Sometimes I still find myself starting to "whine" - the whole working single parent with brilliant, beautiful and BUSY teenaged kids...........
This morning I started to have one of those moments............then caught myself and thought, "I'm blessed for two"!!!!
It was the night before the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL and a 16yr young daughter remarked rather loudly (so's her 12yr old sis could easily hear), "Mom, I just wanna tell you what I'm wearing to school tomorrow so you can tell A.........."
The twelve year old 7th grader jumped in, "Mom, I'm wearing my pink polo shirt with jeans!!"
Her comment was met with an almost blood curdling scream or something resembling one.........."NO!!! I'm wearing MY pink polo shirt with jeans.....SHE CAN'T"
I laugh again............these drama queen moments of little or no significance, just a thang between sisters.
Today, we're at the bank (yes our bank is open on Sunday)
The young man behind the desk commented, "Is it grey T-shirt day?" we looked at one another, surprise and shock.........ALL THREE OF US had put on grey T-shirts!!!!! We each feigned embarrassment then went on our way.
In the check-out line at the grocery store a bit later, the man behind us in line asked if there were a special occasion for the grey T-shirts...........................
We really do have fun together!
I'm back to work part-time and moving and the girls are back to school and my computer isn't hooked up at the new apartment yet. I'll be back with more postings SOON -- well, even then it will have to wait until after the state affordable housing conference in Orlando!
keep praying!!!
1. Medication that makes you sick for 10 weeks
(consisting of at least 20 pills per day and one injection each week, self administered of course!)
2. Two surgeries – one outpatient, one major – including removal of organs
3. Six days in the hospital
4. Taxi service for two teenagers
(the best teenagers in the universe!!!)
5. A haircut
6. LOTS of water
7. NOT eating the “goodies” in the office kitchen
Don't even BUY them for home!
8. One large or two small bites of very dark, organic,
free-trade chocolate daily - quells the desire to eat a whole cake and has anti-oxidant properties as well!
"HEALTH FOOD!!!! YAY!!!!!"
9. Breast reduction surgery????????
(no, i didn't but its gotta be worth a pound or two!!!)
GUARANTEED results if you follow above guidelines
NOTE: NO EXERCISE IS REQUIRED!!
Love ya! hehe
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