Now if you know me you know that I can’t leave it alone. I’ll think about it, pick at it, talk about it and eventually blog about it.
I’ve been perusing Jared’s book lately. I’m not too far into it but I do see an opinion that I disagree with. It’s nothing personal he’s a good writer and preacher and I am far from qualified to disagree out loud but you know how I am.
Genesis 22 (New International Version)
Abraham Tested
1 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am," he replied.
2 Then God said, "Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about."
3 Early the next morning Abraham got up and saddled his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him about.
4 On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance.
5 He said to his servants, "Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to you."
6 Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. As the two of them went on together,
7 Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, "Father?" "Yes, my son?" Abraham replied. "The fire and wood are here," Isaac said, "but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?"
8 Abraham answered, "God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son." And the two of them went on together.
9 When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood.
10 Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son.
11 But the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, "Abraham! Abraham!" "Here I am," he replied.
12 "Do not lay a hand on the boy," he said. "Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son."
13 Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son.
14 So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, "On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided."
15 The angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time
16 and said, "I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son,
17 I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies,
18 and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me."
19 Then Abraham returned to his servants, and they set off together for Beersheba. And Abraham stayed in Beersheba
Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!"
God doesn’t test us because He wants to know how we are going to react. Think about it do you really think that God is sitting up there wondering how we will react. Can you picture it? God leaning over to Jesus saying “Dude wanta make a bet that that he runs away?” I don’t think so. I think that HE knows us and He knows the beginning and the end. He tests us so we will know how we will react. So that we can handle life and death. He tests us so that we know how to obey
2 Then God said, "Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about."
WOW!!!!!!WHOM YOU LOVE!!!!!!!
Jared and I agree on this one I won’t kill my kid. Guess who knows that? God knows!
3 Early the next morning Abraham got up and saddled his donkey.
Think on this EARLY. Why tell us what time of the day? I think if I had to do something that hard I’d not sleep the night before and I’d need to get up early so that my courage wouldn’t sink. I don't know about you but I tend to put things off the longer I think about it.
He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him about. 4 On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance.
ON THE THIRD DAY! What a long and difficult journey. Take a moment and think about it. Twice my son had to go into the operating room and with every tick of the clock my heart hurt. I didn’t exhale until his wonderful face was in front of me.
He said to his servants, "Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to you."
I’m sure he didn’t want to say something like “Hey guys I’m going to kill my son up there so hang tight.” The men might have jumped in and tried to stop that crazy man.
6 Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. As the two of them went on together, 7 Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, "Father?" "Yes, my son?" Abraham replied. "The fire and wood are here," Isaac said, "but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?"
I don’t know if God had prepared Isaac but I do think that he wasn’t afraid at that moment.
8 Abraham answered, "God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son." And the two of them went on together.
See they went together. Abraham didn't grab him up and drag the boy.
9 When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood.
Okay now think about this one. Have you ever tried to get your kid in a wrestling hold? Not too easy is it? Isaac didn’t put up a fight because Isaac would have won the fight. Isaac knew that it was from God.
Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son.
The knife is in his hand and he is ready to kill his son.
. 11 But the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, "Abraham! Abraham!" "Here I am," he replied.
Have you ever been told or thought that someone you love is going to die then you hear that they are cancer free or the heart attack wasn’t fatal. Now think of it at your hand. What a release of air Abraham must have let out.Think on this Isaac thought that the father he loved was going to kill him. He didn't struggle or cry out to God he too had faith in God. He knew that God would take him home to be with Him.
12 "Do not lay a hand on the boy," he said. "Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son."
13 Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14 So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, "On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided."
Abraham sacrificed his son that day.
He took him to the altar.
He bound him.
He readied the fire.
He raised the knife.
In his heart he killed his son to obey God.
Amazing . . .
and. . .
. . . .. . . frightening.
And have not withheld your son, your only son.
Just as God didn’t withhold His Son His only Son that day on the cross.
What a powerful and amazing story of obedience and love.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
The translation of the prayer in post #500
Matthew 6:9-25 (King James Version)
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever.
Amen
Sunday, September 13, 2009
#500
I wanted to try to do something really cool for number 500 actually it’s not the real number 500 because I’ve removed a few for different reasons but it says number 500 so we’ll call it that.
At this point in my life I’m fighting giants and praising God for the wins.
Do you ever think of yourselves as little David standing alone with nothing but a strap and a stone?
Have you ever found yourself looking at that giant?
We aren’t alone because we have God. But when I’m standing in front of that giant I find myself feeling weak sometimes. God knows when my hands shake and the panic comes. He knows when He needs to hand me a stone and a strap. I believe that if God had given David nothing that he could have defeated Goliath with only a puff of air. So I’ll let out a puff of air and say this prayer.
Ama naming nasa langit,
Sambahin nawa ang Pangalan Mo.
Ikaw nawa ang maghari sa amin,
Sundin nawa ang iyong kalooban
dito sa lupa tulad ng sa langit.
Bigyan mo kami ng pagkaing kailangan
nawa sa araw na ito;
At patawarin mo kami sa aming kasalanan,
Tulad ng aming pagpapatawad samga nagkasala sa amin
At huwag mo kaming iharap sa
mahigpit na pagsubok,
Kundi ilayo mo kami sa masama!
Sapagka't iyo ang kaharian at ang kapangyarihan
at ang kapurihan,
magpakailanman!
Amen
Not so cool in the way of pyro tech but a really cool prayer that Jesus gave us.
At this point in my life I’m fighting giants and praising God for the wins.
Do you ever think of yourselves as little David standing alone with nothing but a strap and a stone?
Have you ever found yourself looking at that giant?
We aren’t alone because we have God. But when I’m standing in front of that giant I find myself feeling weak sometimes. God knows when my hands shake and the panic comes. He knows when He needs to hand me a stone and a strap. I believe that if God had given David nothing that he could have defeated Goliath with only a puff of air. So I’ll let out a puff of air and say this prayer.
Ama naming nasa langit,
Sambahin nawa ang Pangalan Mo.
Ikaw nawa ang maghari sa amin,
Sundin nawa ang iyong kalooban
dito sa lupa tulad ng sa langit.
Bigyan mo kami ng pagkaing kailangan
nawa sa araw na ito;
At patawarin mo kami sa aming kasalanan,
Tulad ng aming pagpapatawad samga nagkasala sa amin
At huwag mo kaming iharap sa
mahigpit na pagsubok,
Kundi ilayo mo kami sa masama!
Sapagka't iyo ang kaharian at ang kapangyarihan
at ang kapurihan,
magpakailanman!
Amen
Not so cool in the way of pyro tech but a really cool prayer that Jesus gave us.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
No matter how He sends us. . .kicking and screaming . . .
I was IM’n a buddy the other night and responded that I was really doing okay in spite of all the stuff in my life. My house is a mess, my lawn needs to be mowed, I have bills to pay, my sister has a rare cancer and isn’t doing well, my son is having surgery to remove the pins this week, I’m getting rid of the kitten and the kids aren’t happy, this is the time of year that my hours get cut and I’ve had to take time off for the boy and my sis. But really I’m okay.
He sent me these words
Philippians 4:11-13 (Today's New International Version)
11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength
He has given me the strength to take whatever this life gives. He also has gone and gotten me this past week. Honestly it was as if He grabbed my hand and dragged me to church. I’m a bit of a recluse at times at church. I know it sounds surprising but it’s true. I get the kids where they need to be then head to the booth.
So. . .
I hadn’t planned to show up for the big event at my church. I had done very little to help due to my sister being ill and didn't really care that it was happening. Big deal is what I was thinking. I am not going and who cares if I show up. God cares and He said so in a phone call and with my friends/hey we’re family. (No God didn't call He had someone do it) I was asked if my daughter would light candles for the Saturday night event. I agreed. NOW I HAVE TO GO!
When I walked with my friends/hey we’re family to look at the decorations they told me about the dinner (I even failed to look at what was going on) I told them that I hadn’t sent an RSVP. They informed me that one of our family members had and wouldn’t be there so I was covered.
God fed the multitudes and me.
I worked that morning at my paying job and checked on my son after work then dashed to church. I was needed in the booth and had a blast.
We CofC folks can rock at times.
I wish that I could bottle that spirit up and take it to my sister. I ached for her presence when Sharron sang, she loved listening to her.
I loved the hugs and love.
I visited with several people that I hadn’t seen in a while.
It’s so amazing how God sees what we don’t.
He sees in our darkness.
He sees through us.
He sees within us.
He sees with us.
He knows us . . .
. . . and knows when to drag us into His fellowship to show us love.
The event wasn’t about me it was about celebrating what He gave us and will continue to give to us.
No matter how God sends for us. . .
kicking and screaming. . .
laughing. . .
crying. . .
or singing. . .
we should know that we are sent.
He sent me these words
Philippians 4:11-13 (Today's New International Version)
11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength
He has given me the strength to take whatever this life gives. He also has gone and gotten me this past week. Honestly it was as if He grabbed my hand and dragged me to church. I’m a bit of a recluse at times at church. I know it sounds surprising but it’s true. I get the kids where they need to be then head to the booth.
So. . .
I hadn’t planned to show up for the big event at my church. I had done very little to help due to my sister being ill and didn't really care that it was happening. Big deal is what I was thinking. I am not going and who cares if I show up. God cares and He said so in a phone call and with my friends/hey we’re family. (No God didn't call He had someone do it) I was asked if my daughter would light candles for the Saturday night event. I agreed. NOW I HAVE TO GO!
When I walked with my friends/hey we’re family to look at the decorations they told me about the dinner (I even failed to look at what was going on) I told them that I hadn’t sent an RSVP. They informed me that one of our family members had and wouldn’t be there so I was covered.
God fed the multitudes and me.
I worked that morning at my paying job and checked on my son after work then dashed to church. I was needed in the booth and had a blast.
We CofC folks can rock at times.
I wish that I could bottle that spirit up and take it to my sister. I ached for her presence when Sharron sang, she loved listening to her.
I loved the hugs and love.
I visited with several people that I hadn’t seen in a while.
It’s so amazing how God sees what we don’t.
He sees in our darkness.
He sees through us.
He sees within us.
He sees with us.
He knows us . . .
. . . and knows when to drag us into His fellowship to show us love.
The event wasn’t about me it was about celebrating what He gave us and will continue to give to us.
No matter how God sends for us. . .
kicking and screaming. . .
laughing. . .
crying. . .
or singing. . .
we should know that we are sent.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Pull it-Drag it-Hide from it. It just won't go away
Last night as I listened to a friend and gave advice I thought about how we hold on to our childhood mindsets without really realizing it.
That is until. . . .
Warning if you are anti same sex relationships then stop reading. I will hold my feeling about the issue and ask that you also do the same the post is about relationship and mind set not same sex ideas.
My friend is a nice young woman who is stable, generous, and dependable. She gave a friend a kidney knowing it would compromise her life, jobs, and hurt her financially. She holds down three jobs to support herself.
Last night we sat at the break table and talked about her new relationship and what was working and what wasn’t. As I listened to her talk I heard her say it wasn’t expectable to be gay growing up. There it is one of the reasons she has trouble relaxing into a relationship. She shook her head no but I pointed out what she had said. She grew up in a very religious family with parents who didn’t show affection at all to each other. Her mother was treated like a possession. No wonder she is having trouble in a relationship.
We were interrupted because she was on the clock and our boss called looking for her. It’s all good he loves us.
Get past how you feel about same sex relationships and think about how we drag our past into our now. Yes some of them get dragged. We know we have them in tow and we still take them with us knowing it’s going to wreck things. It’s like we can’t help ourselves. We clean out the closet and still place them in the keep pile.
Have you ever found yourself pulling it into your relationship? I'd bet you have. You may not even know it. My parents had a great relationship. They openly kissed and told each other I love you. I wanted that with my ex. We were open about kissing at times but not I love you. I had to say it first and then was crushed when he failed to say it back. It killed me to be the first every night to say I love you. I tried a few times to hold out and to see if he would say it first. He wouldn't and my heart was broken each night. He's say it after sex making it even worse. Guys we ladies want to hear it out of the bedroom not just in the bedroom.
Sometimes they hide inside our brains tucked up under that little end table that grandma had with a hand carved pineapple base. You are just hanging out with someone you love and WHAM your mom’s voice is coming out of your mouth. You find yourself saying “That’s how my dad did it.” BTW your loved one will and is allowed to make that snappy come back “If you know it’s the way he did it and its wrong then change it.” If only you could! I know my ex has said that to me and I have made the come back and nothing got changed.
I told my friend that she is right in getting therapy. I never finished my degree so I am not the expert on this one. I still try years of classes and blogging seems to make me feel like I should be able to speak up.
So how do I let go of all those relationship eating things? I have no idea today but I’ll know if I ever meet a man that makes me think about relationships that I'll need to shed myself of them. I have a feeling that they will still show up. I'll still have moments of distrust from being in a bad marriage. God bless the man that can take it in and help me through it day by day.
That is until. . . .
Warning if you are anti same sex relationships then stop reading. I will hold my feeling about the issue and ask that you also do the same the post is about relationship and mind set not same sex ideas.
My friend is a nice young woman who is stable, generous, and dependable. She gave a friend a kidney knowing it would compromise her life, jobs, and hurt her financially. She holds down three jobs to support herself.
Last night we sat at the break table and talked about her new relationship and what was working and what wasn’t. As I listened to her talk I heard her say it wasn’t expectable to be gay growing up. There it is one of the reasons she has trouble relaxing into a relationship. She shook her head no but I pointed out what she had said. She grew up in a very religious family with parents who didn’t show affection at all to each other. Her mother was treated like a possession. No wonder she is having trouble in a relationship.
We were interrupted because she was on the clock and our boss called looking for her. It’s all good he loves us.
Get past how you feel about same sex relationships and think about how we drag our past into our now. Yes some of them get dragged. We know we have them in tow and we still take them with us knowing it’s going to wreck things. It’s like we can’t help ourselves. We clean out the closet and still place them in the keep pile.
Have you ever found yourself pulling it into your relationship? I'd bet you have. You may not even know it. My parents had a great relationship. They openly kissed and told each other I love you. I wanted that with my ex. We were open about kissing at times but not I love you. I had to say it first and then was crushed when he failed to say it back. It killed me to be the first every night to say I love you. I tried a few times to hold out and to see if he would say it first. He wouldn't and my heart was broken each night. He's say it after sex making it even worse. Guys we ladies want to hear it out of the bedroom not just in the bedroom.
Sometimes they hide inside our brains tucked up under that little end table that grandma had with a hand carved pineapple base. You are just hanging out with someone you love and WHAM your mom’s voice is coming out of your mouth. You find yourself saying “That’s how my dad did it.” BTW your loved one will and is allowed to make that snappy come back “If you know it’s the way he did it and its wrong then change it.” If only you could! I know my ex has said that to me and I have made the come back and nothing got changed.
I told my friend that she is right in getting therapy. I never finished my degree so I am not the expert on this one. I still try years of classes and blogging seems to make me feel like I should be able to speak up.
So how do I let go of all those relationship eating things? I have no idea today but I’ll know if I ever meet a man that makes me think about relationships that I'll need to shed myself of them. I have a feeling that they will still show up. I'll still have moments of distrust from being in a bad marriage. God bless the man that can take it in and help me through it day by day.
Friday, August 21, 2009
I'm sick of the pink hospital
We're in the ER due to a new issue with Memz.
CANCER SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CANCER SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Fun questions
Here's some fun ones to answer if you want or not.
1. What time did you get up this morning? 4:20 am
2. How do you like your steak? Well done
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Jo Bros 3D
4. What is your favorite TV show? The Big Bang Theory
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? Alaska but I love it here also because I have friends and family around
6. What did you have for breakfast? I was a bad girl but try’n to kill a head banger. Naked juice and donuts
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Mexican
8. What foods do you dislike? Baked fish
9. Favorite Place to Eat? Taco Bueno, Pei Wei, Lone Star, Logans etc
10. Favorite salad dressing? Depends on my mood and what kind of salad
11.What kind of vehicle do you drive? Equinox
12. Your favorite thing to wear? Jeans, sneakers, a shirt.
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? Hmmm so many places to go
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? Definitely 1/2 full!! But wondering who drank half?
15. Where would you want to retire? I get to retire!!!!!!!!!
16. Favorite time of day? Sunrise
17. Where were you born? Tulsa Oklahoma
18. What is your favorite sport to watch? I’m a mood watcher depends on how I feel and what’s on
19. Who do you think will not tag you back? Those who don't want to
20. Person you expect to tag you back first? See number 19
21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this? everyone!!
22. Bird watcher? Is one flying over me now?!!!!!?
23. Are you a morning person or a night person? Morning
24. Do you have any pets? Yes a kitten will be here soon. If it’s a girl Khloey if it’s a boy Hobbs.
25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? I’d like no more excitement for a while
26. What did you want to be when you were little? Zoologist
27. What is your best childhood memory? Zoo classes
28. Are you a cat or dog person? Both
30. Always wear your seat belt? Yes
31. Been in a car accident? Yes
32. Any pet peeves? Yes several
33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? Not a pizza snob. I’ll eat almost any kind except Greek because of allergies. Lamb puts me to bed.
34. Favorite Flower? I love them all
35. Favorite ice cream? I love them all
36. Favorite fast food restaurant? Taco Bueno
37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? zero
38. From whom did you get your last email? An old friend Roger
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? What Dea said credit cards are evil, Use debit cards... I don’t have a credit card.
40. Do anything spontaneous lately? Heh! You asking me!
41. Like your job? LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!
42. Broccoli? Yes! Let do some
43. What was your favorite vacation? Alaska and Disney World
44. Last person you went out to dinner with? Kids
45. What are you listening to right now? TV and my children too bad the kids don’t have a mute button.
46. What is your favorite color? Purple
47. How many tattoos do you have? Zero I see bad ones every day at work
48. How many are you tagging for this quiz? None if you want to do it49. What time did you finish this quiz? 8:22pm time for bed
50. Coffee Drinker? Starbucks espresso truffle is dreamy
1. What time did you get up this morning? 4:20 am
2. How do you like your steak? Well done
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Jo Bros 3D
4. What is your favorite TV show? The Big Bang Theory
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? Alaska but I love it here also because I have friends and family around
6. What did you have for breakfast? I was a bad girl but try’n to kill a head banger. Naked juice and donuts
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Mexican
8. What foods do you dislike? Baked fish
9. Favorite Place to Eat? Taco Bueno, Pei Wei, Lone Star, Logans etc
10. Favorite salad dressing? Depends on my mood and what kind of salad
11.What kind of vehicle do you drive? Equinox
12. Your favorite thing to wear? Jeans, sneakers, a shirt.
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? Hmmm so many places to go
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? Definitely 1/2 full!! But wondering who drank half?
15. Where would you want to retire? I get to retire!!!!!!!!!
16. Favorite time of day? Sunrise
17. Where were you born? Tulsa Oklahoma
18. What is your favorite sport to watch? I’m a mood watcher depends on how I feel and what’s on
19. Who do you think will not tag you back? Those who don't want to
20. Person you expect to tag you back first? See number 19
21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this? everyone!!
22. Bird watcher? Is one flying over me now?!!!!!?
23. Are you a morning person or a night person? Morning
24. Do you have any pets? Yes a kitten will be here soon. If it’s a girl Khloey if it’s a boy Hobbs.
25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? I’d like no more excitement for a while
26. What did you want to be when you were little? Zoologist
27. What is your best childhood memory? Zoo classes
28. Are you a cat or dog person? Both
30. Always wear your seat belt? Yes
31. Been in a car accident? Yes
32. Any pet peeves? Yes several
33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? Not a pizza snob. I’ll eat almost any kind except Greek because of allergies. Lamb puts me to bed.
34. Favorite Flower? I love them all
35. Favorite ice cream? I love them all
36. Favorite fast food restaurant? Taco Bueno
37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? zero
38. From whom did you get your last email? An old friend Roger
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? What Dea said credit cards are evil, Use debit cards... I don’t have a credit card.
40. Do anything spontaneous lately? Heh! You asking me!
41. Like your job? LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!
42. Broccoli? Yes! Let do some
43. What was your favorite vacation? Alaska and Disney World
44. Last person you went out to dinner with? Kids
45. What are you listening to right now? TV and my children too bad the kids don’t have a mute button.
46. What is your favorite color? Purple
47. How many tattoos do you have? Zero I see bad ones every day at work
48. How many are you tagging for this quiz? None if you want to do it49. What time did you finish this quiz? 8:22pm time for bed
50. Coffee Drinker? Starbucks espresso truffle is dreamy
Friday, August 14, 2009
God hears!
My sister still has cancer but the large tumor isn’t it. It’s also out of her body. We’ve had such a journey so far and many miles to go to rid her body of cancer. I’m preparing the house for her, our family, and friends.
We’ll take it step by step day by day and rejoice in it.
Thank you for the thoughts and prayers.
We’ll take it step by step day by day and rejoice in it.
Thank you for the thoughts and prayers.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Big Bang funny
I thought we needed a little Sheldon
I can't wear different pajamas. These are my Monday pajamas.
That's all I'm saying
I bought these Star Wars sheets but they turned out to be much too stimulating to be compatible with a good night's sleep. I don't like the way Darth Vader stares at me.
My boy doesn't have that trouble with his pillow case.
Radiation burns -- a little mishap while I was building my own CAT scanner.... In fact, I was briefly able to see the inside of my sister's guinea pig, Snowball, before he caught fire. It led to an interesting expression in our house: "not a snowball's chance in a CAT scanner
Just too funny
That's preposterous! I do not resemble C-3PO. Don't get me wrong, I'm flattered, I just don't see it.
You know you would be too
Now laugh today
From Big Bang Theory
I can't wear different pajamas. These are my Monday pajamas.
That's all I'm saying
I bought these Star Wars sheets but they turned out to be much too stimulating to be compatible with a good night's sleep. I don't like the way Darth Vader stares at me.
My boy doesn't have that trouble with his pillow case.
Radiation burns -- a little mishap while I was building my own CAT scanner.... In fact, I was briefly able to see the inside of my sister's guinea pig, Snowball, before he caught fire. It led to an interesting expression in our house: "not a snowball's chance in a CAT scanner
Just too funny
That's preposterous! I do not resemble C-3PO. Don't get me wrong, I'm flattered, I just don't see it.
You know you would be too
Now laugh today
From Big Bang Theory
Thursday, August 06, 2009
God hear our prayers
The elevator seems like an old friend. I lean back as I ride it up and down.
I know the people taking care of her by name.
I know the cafeteria food all too well and vending has robbed me way too many times.
Between the fear we laugh
Between tears we talk
So many unknowns
Friends call and visit
Flowers, cards, and food
I’m thankful that God sent a soft shoulder to cry on
I know the people taking care of her by name.
I know the cafeteria food all too well and vending has robbed me way too many times.
Between the fear we laugh
Between tears we talk
So many unknowns
Friends call and visit
Flowers, cards, and food
I’m thankful that God sent a soft shoulder to cry on
Thursday, July 30, 2009
My sis and me
Here I am sitting in the hospital watching my big sis sleep.
It seems like a dream one really bad dream.
I thought I’d tell you a bit about her.
Memz is a single woman who worked hard to get where she is, but that’s only a small part of who she is.
Let’s start with something from childhood.
Thanks Jason for the reminder of those little moments.
We grew up sharing a room.
At night we’d play that game. If you shared a room you know the one. Ours went like this.
You turn off the light.
No you turn off the light
You were the last one in bed you turn it off
You’re closer, you turn it off
I’m asleep. (Fake snoring noises)
I’m asleep first (Fake snoring noises louder)
You are faking it
You are faking it
Am not
Are so
You are
Dad’s voice GIRLS!!!!!
Giggles
GIRLS!!!!
Shhhh turn off the light
You turn off the light
You turn off the light.
No you turn off the light
You were the last one in bed you turn it off
You’re closer, you turn it off
I’m asleep. (Fake snoring noises)
I’m asleep first (Fake snoring noises louder)
You are faking it
You are faking it
Am not
Are so
You are
THUMP THUMP THUMP Dad’s footsteps
(Whispers) Now you’ve done it
(Whispers) Not me you
Door is opened man with disapproving look turns off the light.
Girls giggle because they know that daddy loves them and smiled as he walked away.
I’m praying that the light stays on for years to come.
It seems like a dream one really bad dream.
I thought I’d tell you a bit about her.
Memz is a single woman who worked hard to get where she is, but that’s only a small part of who she is.
Let’s start with something from childhood.
Thanks Jason for the reminder of those little moments.
We grew up sharing a room.
At night we’d play that game. If you shared a room you know the one. Ours went like this.
You turn off the light.
No you turn off the light
You were the last one in bed you turn it off
You’re closer, you turn it off
I’m asleep. (Fake snoring noises)
I’m asleep first (Fake snoring noises louder)
You are faking it
You are faking it
Am not
Are so
You are
Dad’s voice GIRLS!!!!!
Giggles
GIRLS!!!!
Shhhh turn off the light
You turn off the light
You turn off the light.
No you turn off the light
You were the last one in bed you turn it off
You’re closer, you turn it off
I’m asleep. (Fake snoring noises)
I’m asleep first (Fake snoring noises louder)
You are faking it
You are faking it
Am not
Are so
You are
THUMP THUMP THUMP Dad’s footsteps
(Whispers) Now you’ve done it
(Whispers) Not me you
Door is opened man with disapproving look turns off the light.
Girls giggle because they know that daddy loves them and smiled as he walked away.
I’m praying that the light stays on for years to come.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Please pray
Please pray for my sister.
She’s facing a giant . . . .CANCER.
. . . .and yes we are vary afraid.
She’s facing a giant . . . .CANCER.
. . . .and yes we are vary afraid.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Fear not! I'm afraid and proud of it!
Fear is a wondrous thing to me. If we actually own up to it we fear a lot of things. Some of those are rational fears some are irrational. The cool thing is that God knows us. He knew that we would have all kinds of fear.
The word fear is in the NIV Bible over three hundred times.
Everyone has thorns with their roses. Yes I think that strife and fear are on the same subject line. Not having enough money to pay the bills brings fear. Will the water get shut off? What about food for my children? If you’ve never had to worry about the basics in life then you’re blessed but not as blessed as those who have been hungry only to be fed. God has always seen that I be taken care of from a roof over my head to a meal when hungry. I learned more about how wonderful humans are when I lived on my own. I’m sure that the blessing will continue now that I’m single again.
Divorce brings fear.
I was afraid to stay with this man who told me how horrible it was to be with me. He let me know that I never met his expectations and he told me every day that we were together. He didn’t say it outright every day but he let me know by slamming a door or an object. I felt that he hated the very sight of this house it was his prison and that those of us inside held the keys to his freedom.
When he told me that he wouldn’t leave her for me I knew it was done. I still tried, after all twenty years of marriage doesn’t go gently into that good night. It yells, cries, and pounds its fists. It says things that hurt beyond repair.
I remember the moment that I knew I was done he chose to kiss the dog goodbye instead of me. The dog was once again put in front of me. At least it wasn’t her text messaging or a call. Many times we would be talking and that woman would have to hunt him down. Good grief it was as if she knew we were together. Her marriage was sinking so why not help mine go down with it. On my way to work I made the call to my sister-in-law and my brother to help me find a good attorney. My sis-in-law is an attorney and my brother is a lobbyist. My sis’n law listened to me tell my story. She understood and was just what I needed at that moment and many after.
Many times I would show up at church looking, as my friends have told me, beat down and as if the world was on my shoulders. I sat in the booth and cried. “G” just worked around me as if nothing were wrong once in awhile asking me to push a button or turn something on. Others hugged me giving words of encouragement. I didn’t tell anyone for a while, actually the news paper told a few. I was afraid to tell them and I was afraid to tell my children. I said something to the worship minister in front of my minister, I think it was about working out at an apartment workout room. My minister led me out of the room and confronted me about the divorce. He told me that he and his wife were sorry and if I need anything to please let them know. His wife found me where I usually hang out at on Wednesday nights. She related the same as the minister I told her that I was doing alright she cried and told me she wasn’t. My fears of telling people at church were gone. They loved me and would give me what I needed. support.
I was afraid about taking care of the house. I’m handy but not at everything. I was told this week that whatever help I needed was a phone call away.
Telling my children was hard Miss Littles was devastated and held me as she cried. God has sent us friends who understand and live right next door. They know too well. Miss Littles and her friend have spent the summer together. They are swimmer as we speak. I have a friend who gets all those fears and tries to solve them or at least listen. It’s good to have Christian friends next to us. I’ve been told by the Miss Little Friend several times that they are glad that we are Christians. So am I God has held me through all of this.
One friend has let me cry on his shoulder, so to speak, and has met a lady who makes his heart thump. I miss him but what a joy to know that we can be so devastated, so afraid, and then be given love and hope.
I think I may be ready to date again but that brings a whole new set of fears. After all I was told how I didn’t measure up every day for almost twenty years.
I learn from fear. At times I was afraid of being hit by him. I was afraid of how the judge was going to rule, I was afraid of my children falling apart, I was afraid of what people might think. I was afraid of lots of things and it seemed all the things around me. Then the morning came and the sun came in a beautiful new painting from God and it was a new day to wade through those fears.
I’ll write about feeling stupid some day, after all it wasn’t his first. It was, however, the last one I have to deal with in my marriage.
So if you are afraid know that you aren't alone. God has your back and I'm praying for you.
If you need to vent fear/fears you are welcome to do it here. You don’t have to say who you are. We (those who visit will spend time here.) will pray for you.
The word fear is in the NIV Bible over three hundred times.
Everyone has thorns with their roses. Yes I think that strife and fear are on the same subject line. Not having enough money to pay the bills brings fear. Will the water get shut off? What about food for my children? If you’ve never had to worry about the basics in life then you’re blessed but not as blessed as those who have been hungry only to be fed. God has always seen that I be taken care of from a roof over my head to a meal when hungry. I learned more about how wonderful humans are when I lived on my own. I’m sure that the blessing will continue now that I’m single again.
Divorce brings fear.
I was afraid to stay with this man who told me how horrible it was to be with me. He let me know that I never met his expectations and he told me every day that we were together. He didn’t say it outright every day but he let me know by slamming a door or an object. I felt that he hated the very sight of this house it was his prison and that those of us inside held the keys to his freedom.
When he told me that he wouldn’t leave her for me I knew it was done. I still tried, after all twenty years of marriage doesn’t go gently into that good night. It yells, cries, and pounds its fists. It says things that hurt beyond repair.
I remember the moment that I knew I was done he chose to kiss the dog goodbye instead of me. The dog was once again put in front of me. At least it wasn’t her text messaging or a call. Many times we would be talking and that woman would have to hunt him down. Good grief it was as if she knew we were together. Her marriage was sinking so why not help mine go down with it. On my way to work I made the call to my sister-in-law and my brother to help me find a good attorney. My sis-in-law is an attorney and my brother is a lobbyist. My sis’n law listened to me tell my story. She understood and was just what I needed at that moment and many after.
Many times I would show up at church looking, as my friends have told me, beat down and as if the world was on my shoulders. I sat in the booth and cried. “G” just worked around me as if nothing were wrong once in awhile asking me to push a button or turn something on. Others hugged me giving words of encouragement. I didn’t tell anyone for a while, actually the news paper told a few. I was afraid to tell them and I was afraid to tell my children. I said something to the worship minister in front of my minister, I think it was about working out at an apartment workout room. My minister led me out of the room and confronted me about the divorce. He told me that he and his wife were sorry and if I need anything to please let them know. His wife found me where I usually hang out at on Wednesday nights. She related the same as the minister I told her that I was doing alright she cried and told me she wasn’t. My fears of telling people at church were gone. They loved me and would give me what I needed. support.
I was afraid about taking care of the house. I’m handy but not at everything. I was told this week that whatever help I needed was a phone call away.
Telling my children was hard Miss Littles was devastated and held me as she cried. God has sent us friends who understand and live right next door. They know too well. Miss Littles and her friend have spent the summer together. They are swimmer as we speak. I have a friend who gets all those fears and tries to solve them or at least listen. It’s good to have Christian friends next to us. I’ve been told by the Miss Little Friend several times that they are glad that we are Christians. So am I God has held me through all of this.
One friend has let me cry on his shoulder, so to speak, and has met a lady who makes his heart thump. I miss him but what a joy to know that we can be so devastated, so afraid, and then be given love and hope.
I think I may be ready to date again but that brings a whole new set of fears. After all I was told how I didn’t measure up every day for almost twenty years.
I learn from fear. At times I was afraid of being hit by him. I was afraid of how the judge was going to rule, I was afraid of my children falling apart, I was afraid of what people might think. I was afraid of lots of things and it seemed all the things around me. Then the morning came and the sun came in a beautiful new painting from God and it was a new day to wade through those fears.
I’ll write about feeling stupid some day, after all it wasn’t his first. It was, however, the last one I have to deal with in my marriage.
So if you are afraid know that you aren't alone. God has your back and I'm praying for you.
If you need to vent fear/fears you are welcome to do it here. You don’t have to say who you are. We (those who visit will spend time here.) will pray for you.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
From the Realm
Fun from Pearce and Story
I feel that I was able to delve into who I was in doing this. Yes now with their help I can save a ton of cash on therapy.
Thank you dudes!
http://pearceandstory.blogspot.com/2009/07/versus.html
1) Movie theater Junior Mints vs. Movie theater Goobers
Junior Mints-Chocolate and mint duh this is an easy one.
Kevin rent from Red Box for a dollar and purchase candy at Walgreens for a dollar only two bucks for a nice movie night.
2) Trip to the Beach vs. Trip to the Mountains
I love the beach and my kids could spend the day on the sand. I’m allergic to the sun so I have to give in to itching and tossing my lunch. The mountains are my pick. I wanted to hike while in Alaska. God created both but a backpack is more me.
3) Elliptical Machine vs. Treadmill
Treadmill I love to run and miss it. I’m still working on the knee.
4) Spring vs. Autumn
Both are great but autumn has the wonderful smell of leaves and rest for the earth.
5) Milk Chocolate vs. Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate do I need to explain why?
6) Interstate vs. Scenic highway
Take the time to enjoy the road less traveled. It’s worth the journey
7) Savage tan vs. SPF50
SPF50 plus I don’t look like I’m almost 48 and I intend to keep it the way by staying out of the sun.
8) Being sad vs. Being scared
I’ve been scared a bit. ;-} In my life and it isn’t fun. Sadness is something I over come rather well.
9) 2 ten dollar bills vs. 1 twenty dollar bill
I want all of the money. But a larger bill makes you think more.
10) Birkenstocks vs. Crocks
I have crocks in 100 plus degrees they are hot so I want to try something new
11) Bad odor vs. Bad taste
I smell stinky people at work. I have fans blowing on me and at least once a day some stinky man stands in front of it. Plus some don’t worry about breath. However, I would have to taste something bad.
12) Ripped pants vs. Wet shirt
Wet shirt is easy to dry and I might win. ;-}
13) Belching vs. Flatulence
Come on a burp is easy to forgive and less embarrassing
14) Chicken salad sandwich vs. Tuna salad sandwich
Chicken salad when done right is so yummy. Walnuts, cranberries, etc. I know what I want for lunch
15) Classic styles vs. Trendy styles
Classic I’m too old to be trendy. Plus I never really was trendy. I’ve just gotta be me.
16) Old friend vs. New friend
Funny about this one both have been a blessing to me lately but the old one is a treasure to hold on to.
17) Dolphin vs. Porpoise
Dolphin I don’t know why. Could be becausse I've been closer to dolphins.
18) Water slide vs. Roller coaster
Roller coaster. I like the rush the ups and downs and the metaphor of life that comes to mind. Plus I don’t end up in a pool that other kids have warmed.
19) Jules Verne vs. Robert Louis Stevenson
Jules Verne is a must read. But I do like Stevenson.
20) Goatee vs. Soul Patch
Soul patch. So hot!
21) Being the recipient of a thoughtful gesture vs. Being the recipient of a compliment
Both are nice but when I’m given a gift I feel that I need to do something back and feel guilty when I can’t.
22) Nap on the couch vs. Nap in a hammock
Couch because a hammock means I’m sleeping outside during the day and I get sick and stuff.
23) Holidays vs. Vacation
Vacation because I get to explore a new world.
24) Aisle vs. Window
Window means I can see the world
25) Slapstick vs. Wit
Wit means you have intelligence
26) Logic vs. Emotion
You need balance on this one but I picked emotion.
27) Whipped cream vs. Cool Whip
Whipped cream taste is everything
28) High School Reunions vs. Family Reunions
I see my family a lot so high school, I was class clown, with the paper staff, yearbook photographer and assistant editor, a cheerleader (For a boy named Bill), and got along with all the groups in my class. I’d love to see them again.
29) ALF vs. ET
ALF the wit was great ET was odd.
30) Canadians vs. Australians
(Not taking sides)
31) Gifts vs. Gift Certificates
I’ve been burned so let me do the shopping and I’ll make it something special or needed.
32) Jet skiing vs. Water skiing
Because it’s a summer sport I’ll be in the cabin cooking for you folks
33) Yardwork vs. Housework
I’d love to do the yardwork but the summer is out. So it’s housework hmmm clearly I haven’t do either.
34) Ostentatious vs. Precocious
Precocious. Come on you have to know why
35) Phone call vs. Email
I love to talk. Kevin knows that. ;-} Those who encounter me at 6am know it. The guy on the help line for the cable company knows. I made him laugh. A good thing for a call center dude.
Call me.
36) Winning the lottery vs. Finding buried treasure
God let me know that I will not ever win the lottery or win at the casino. Buried treasure is an adventure. I’ll take the adventure anytime.
37) Sweating vs. Shivering
Shivering I’m a winter gal. I don't have a winter coat because I like being cold.
38) “Oh no, you di-unt.” vs. “Don’t even go there.”
“Oh no, you di-unt.” Its’ fun to say
39) Blue ink vs. Black ink
Blue is bold
40) Ukelele vs. Bag pipes
Bag pipes
41) Rainbows vs. Sunbeams
Sunbeams. I love to see them. However, sliding down the rainbow from the mist is a good thing.
42) The sound of your own voice vs. The way you look in photos
All the world is a stage and I want better lighting. The sound of me.
43) Extremely firm handshake vs. Extremely weak handshake
Firm a weak one is icky feeling
44) Runny nose vs. Nagging cough
I can blow my nose
45) Packing vs. Unpacking
Where am I going? Clearly from the way things look here packing.
46) A hole in the toe of your sock vs. A hole in the seat of your underwear
I can’t walk around with my toe poking out. I can cover my bottom with my pants and you can't see.
47) Zoos vs. Botanical gardens
Zoo. I love the Tulsa zoo it has a special place in my heart I took classes and so did my kids.
48) Trip to the dentist vs. Tax day
Dentist I’ve had a bit of work done and will need a bit more.
49) Awkward comment vs. Awkward silence
Awkward silence. Because I just made the comment and just letting it go is easier.
50) Too much Rich vs. Too little Rich
We love the Rich!
Wait a minute. Were #49 and #50 redundant?
No I said something that made everyone shut up.
Diabolical Genius said...
"Oh no, you di-unt." The first, but I'm sure not the last, preference for less Rich. This is obviously your lucky week then. ;-)Wasn't a real question. Just a thinly-veiled jab at the R-man. (Much like above.)Interesting that you prefer bad odor to bad taste, but belching over flatulence. You are an enigma shrouded in mystery and wrapped in a riddle, Milly. But the Diabolical Genius sees all.Not taking sides on Canadians vs. Australians? Hmm. So you clearly side with the Swiss then.More detailed analysis to come.
I feel that I was able to delve into who I was in doing this. Yes now with their help I can save a ton of cash on therapy.
Thank you dudes!
http://pearceandstory.blogspot.com/2009/07/versus.html
1) Movie theater Junior Mints vs. Movie theater Goobers
Junior Mints-Chocolate and mint duh this is an easy one.
Kevin rent from Red Box for a dollar and purchase candy at Walgreens for a dollar only two bucks for a nice movie night.
2) Trip to the Beach vs. Trip to the Mountains
I love the beach and my kids could spend the day on the sand. I’m allergic to the sun so I have to give in to itching and tossing my lunch. The mountains are my pick. I wanted to hike while in Alaska. God created both but a backpack is more me.
3) Elliptical Machine vs. Treadmill
Treadmill I love to run and miss it. I’m still working on the knee.
4) Spring vs. Autumn
Both are great but autumn has the wonderful smell of leaves and rest for the earth.
5) Milk Chocolate vs. Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate do I need to explain why?
6) Interstate vs. Scenic highway
Take the time to enjoy the road less traveled. It’s worth the journey
7) Savage tan vs. SPF50
SPF50 plus I don’t look like I’m almost 48 and I intend to keep it the way by staying out of the sun.
8) Being sad vs. Being scared
I’ve been scared a bit. ;-} In my life and it isn’t fun. Sadness is something I over come rather well.
9) 2 ten dollar bills vs. 1 twenty dollar bill
I want all of the money. But a larger bill makes you think more.
10) Birkenstocks vs. Crocks
I have crocks in 100 plus degrees they are hot so I want to try something new
11) Bad odor vs. Bad taste
I smell stinky people at work. I have fans blowing on me and at least once a day some stinky man stands in front of it. Plus some don’t worry about breath. However, I would have to taste something bad.
12) Ripped pants vs. Wet shirt
Wet shirt is easy to dry and I might win. ;-}
13) Belching vs. Flatulence
Come on a burp is easy to forgive and less embarrassing
14) Chicken salad sandwich vs. Tuna salad sandwich
Chicken salad when done right is so yummy. Walnuts, cranberries, etc. I know what I want for lunch
15) Classic styles vs. Trendy styles
Classic I’m too old to be trendy. Plus I never really was trendy. I’ve just gotta be me.
16) Old friend vs. New friend
Funny about this one both have been a blessing to me lately but the old one is a treasure to hold on to.
17) Dolphin vs. Porpoise
Dolphin I don’t know why. Could be becausse I've been closer to dolphins.
18) Water slide vs. Roller coaster
Roller coaster. I like the rush the ups and downs and the metaphor of life that comes to mind. Plus I don’t end up in a pool that other kids have warmed.
19) Jules Verne vs. Robert Louis Stevenson
Jules Verne is a must read. But I do like Stevenson.
20) Goatee vs. Soul Patch
Soul patch. So hot!
21) Being the recipient of a thoughtful gesture vs. Being the recipient of a compliment
Both are nice but when I’m given a gift I feel that I need to do something back and feel guilty when I can’t.
22) Nap on the couch vs. Nap in a hammock
Couch because a hammock means I’m sleeping outside during the day and I get sick and stuff.
23) Holidays vs. Vacation
Vacation because I get to explore a new world.
24) Aisle vs. Window
Window means I can see the world
25) Slapstick vs. Wit
Wit means you have intelligence
26) Logic vs. Emotion
You need balance on this one but I picked emotion.
27) Whipped cream vs. Cool Whip
Whipped cream taste is everything
28) High School Reunions vs. Family Reunions
I see my family a lot so high school, I was class clown, with the paper staff, yearbook photographer and assistant editor, a cheerleader (For a boy named Bill), and got along with all the groups in my class. I’d love to see them again.
29) ALF vs. ET
ALF the wit was great ET was odd.
30) Canadians vs. Australians
(Not taking sides)
31) Gifts vs. Gift Certificates
I’ve been burned so let me do the shopping and I’ll make it something special or needed.
32) Jet skiing vs. Water skiing
Because it’s a summer sport I’ll be in the cabin cooking for you folks
33) Yardwork vs. Housework
I’d love to do the yardwork but the summer is out. So it’s housework hmmm clearly I haven’t do either.
34) Ostentatious vs. Precocious
Precocious. Come on you have to know why
35) Phone call vs. Email
I love to talk. Kevin knows that. ;-} Those who encounter me at 6am know it. The guy on the help line for the cable company knows. I made him laugh. A good thing for a call center dude.
Call me.
36) Winning the lottery vs. Finding buried treasure
God let me know that I will not ever win the lottery or win at the casino. Buried treasure is an adventure. I’ll take the adventure anytime.
37) Sweating vs. Shivering
Shivering I’m a winter gal. I don't have a winter coat because I like being cold.
38) “Oh no, you di-unt.” vs. “Don’t even go there.”
“Oh no, you di-unt.” Its’ fun to say
39) Blue ink vs. Black ink
Blue is bold
40) Ukelele vs. Bag pipes
Bag pipes
41) Rainbows vs. Sunbeams
Sunbeams. I love to see them. However, sliding down the rainbow from the mist is a good thing.
42) The sound of your own voice vs. The way you look in photos
All the world is a stage and I want better lighting. The sound of me.
43) Extremely firm handshake vs. Extremely weak handshake
Firm a weak one is icky feeling
44) Runny nose vs. Nagging cough
I can blow my nose
45) Packing vs. Unpacking
Where am I going? Clearly from the way things look here packing.
46) A hole in the toe of your sock vs. A hole in the seat of your underwear
I can’t walk around with my toe poking out. I can cover my bottom with my pants and you can't see.
47) Zoos vs. Botanical gardens
Zoo. I love the Tulsa zoo it has a special place in my heart I took classes and so did my kids.
48) Trip to the dentist vs. Tax day
Dentist I’ve had a bit of work done and will need a bit more.
49) Awkward comment vs. Awkward silence
Awkward silence. Because I just made the comment and just letting it go is easier.
50) Too much Rich vs. Too little Rich
We love the Rich!
Wait a minute. Were #49 and #50 redundant?
No I said something that made everyone shut up.
Diabolical Genius said...
"Oh no, you di-unt." The first, but I'm sure not the last, preference for less Rich. This is obviously your lucky week then. ;-)Wasn't a real question. Just a thinly-veiled jab at the R-man. (Much like above.)Interesting that you prefer bad odor to bad taste, but belching over flatulence. You are an enigma shrouded in mystery and wrapped in a riddle, Milly. But the Diabolical Genius sees all.Not taking sides on Canadians vs. Australians? Hmm. So you clearly side with the Swiss then.More detailed analysis to come.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Monday, July 06, 2009
Cool Cool Alaska
We are back in Oklahoma
I'll have a bunch more photos and things to say after I rest.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Mind Candy
I’ve been reading several books written by the same author, no, I won’t give the names of the books because they are “Mind candy”. You know the ones I’m talking about. You need not give a huge amount of care to the story. I do find myself enjoying these quick reads. One thing that has occurred to me as I read these fictional history books is that we don’t enjoy touch the way that we use to. A simple act of touching ones hand when a man would hand a lady an object sent a thought of passion though them. Think of the last time you washed dishes with your loved one. Try to leave the dishwasher out of it and do them the old fashioned way. A glance, a touch, and a shared conversation.
Don’t worry I’m reading others also. One is so deep that I need time to relax and process. My son enjoys the subject so I have him to discuss the issues with. I’ve cried over what happened and felt like putting my fist into a wall at times. So “Mind Candy” helps me to not climb in and hang out for too long.
Books have always been a huge thing in my family. They are handed down from generation to generation. I read less them my siblings and I read every day. We love those pages and devour those words. I usually have two to three books in the works. Having just finished one a few moments ago I’m about to start another. Hmmmm more “Mind Candy”? What to do!
I love to talk about the books that I and other have read and I love haring those I enjoy. I suppose that comes with the love of those wonders.
We discuss them at work.
The other night we were talking about books when one of my coworkers said that she loved Twilight. I couldn’t hold back on how I feel about those things. I don’t like the glorifying of evil. She pointed out that vampires aren’t real. I told her About Vlad the Impaler, he wasn’t the blood sucking vampire that legend has made him out to be. I hate that satan has cleverly woven himself into books that our teens love. I don’t have any Harry Potter books in my home because my son doesn’t want to read them. He won’t want those Twilight ones either.
One of my regular guys to visit me no matter where they put me at work asked me
“Do you read?”
“Yep I’m one of them educated women.”
“Then I’ll bring ya a book.”
He went to his truck for the book.
When he handed it to me he told me that he was in it.
I can’t wait to read it. He’s a car guy, one that would make Salgoud feel at home. I wonder if that’s what they wrote about him.
I feel blessed to have been raised by people who love books.
I love that I have friends who enjoy them.
I’m thankful that God has given me the time to read.
Don’t worry I’m reading others also. One is so deep that I need time to relax and process. My son enjoys the subject so I have him to discuss the issues with. I’ve cried over what happened and felt like putting my fist into a wall at times. So “Mind Candy” helps me to not climb in and hang out for too long.
Books have always been a huge thing in my family. They are handed down from generation to generation. I read less them my siblings and I read every day. We love those pages and devour those words. I usually have two to three books in the works. Having just finished one a few moments ago I’m about to start another. Hmmmm more “Mind Candy”? What to do!
I love to talk about the books that I and other have read and I love haring those I enjoy. I suppose that comes with the love of those wonders.
We discuss them at work.
The other night we were talking about books when one of my coworkers said that she loved Twilight. I couldn’t hold back on how I feel about those things. I don’t like the glorifying of evil. She pointed out that vampires aren’t real. I told her About Vlad the Impaler, he wasn’t the blood sucking vampire that legend has made him out to be. I hate that satan has cleverly woven himself into books that our teens love. I don’t have any Harry Potter books in my home because my son doesn’t want to read them. He won’t want those Twilight ones either.
One of my regular guys to visit me no matter where they put me at work asked me
“Do you read?”
“Yep I’m one of them educated women.”
“Then I’ll bring ya a book.”
He went to his truck for the book.
When he handed it to me he told me that he was in it.
I can’t wait to read it. He’s a car guy, one that would make Salgoud feel at home. I wonder if that’s what they wrote about him.
I feel blessed to have been raised by people who love books.
I love that I have friends who enjoy them.
I’m thankful that God has given me the time to read.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Face it
Last weekend my dad threw another fish fry. I’m not sure how many people were there but I guesstamated at around 50. Many were faces that I hadn’t seen in years several I didn’t know.
Faces are awesome and a blessing from God.
When my cousin, a professional wildlife photographer, said he wanted his wife and I to pose together she asked if he would remove the wrinkles.
I looked over at Miss M. and smiled.
Look at that face and those hands.
Hands that feed children who wanted to grow up too fast or needed love.
Hands that taught them how to cook a meal for children to come.
I wonder how many young people went home and proudly showed a parent that they could cook and clean.
Look at her face, I know I did when I ran away from home that one and only time. . .all that way up the hill for love, a coke, and candy then to be sent home.
How many children did that sweet smile comfort when they felt lost?
I look at that face and hold those hands and feel blessed.
No, I won’t be doing much to stop the lines from my face that God had blessed me with.
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