I managed to get all done that I had planned on thanks to the strength of God! Even a few more errands that needed to be taken care of.
This evening was totally out of control for a while. We had gotten an email last week about Jane Fonda. I almost deleted it before Dave could see it -- I will if any more come in like that! At any rate, it really bothered him and spiraled into a severe panic/anxiety attack this evening. After a lot of prayers and a visit from Pastor Jean he seems to be calmed down. Exhaustion has taken over & he's sleeping now, praying that he will be able to stay asleep for the night & will wake up in the morning refreshed & improved. God is in control, my prayers are now that in some way He will be able to use this to help someone else who is troubled.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Good Monday Morning!
It was such a pleasure to turn on my computer this morning & see my new wallpaper. And I read it out loud to get it into my head & turn my day over to God.
Today is back to the rat-race with lots of busy things happening. Janessa was here last night & didn't feel well this morning. She stayed home from school & her mom will be here soon to pick her up. Dave is off running errands. Mom hasn't been feeling well either so I'll go down there before I go up to the church. Will do bulletins for next Sunday when I finally get to work. Then sometime we need to go to the funeral home today, read our Lenten study book and then there's always preparing meals. Oh, I need to go to the grocery store when I'm done at Mom's. I just pray that I can keep focused on God all day long; listening to Him prompt me when I need to witness for Him...give Him the glory in everything I do.
Had to laugh at Janessa, we were watching the Mourning Doves this morning & the way they move their heads when they walk; she called them Rock Stars. I think I feel a layout coming on, certainly have lots of pictures of the doves!
Today is back to the rat-race with lots of busy things happening. Janessa was here last night & didn't feel well this morning. She stayed home from school & her mom will be here soon to pick her up. Dave is off running errands. Mom hasn't been feeling well either so I'll go down there before I go up to the church. Will do bulletins for next Sunday when I finally get to work. Then sometime we need to go to the funeral home today, read our Lenten study book and then there's always preparing meals. Oh, I need to go to the grocery store when I'm done at Mom's. I just pray that I can keep focused on God all day long; listening to Him prompt me when I need to witness for Him...give Him the glory in everything I do.
Had to laugh at Janessa, we were watching the Mourning Doves this morning & the way they move their heads when they walk; she called them Rock Stars. I think I feel a layout coming on, certainly have lots of pictures of the doves!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Looking Better
I still have a horrible headache, but the day is so much brighter. Just finished listening to Dr. Charles Stanley & he inspired me to create a new desktop wallpaper for my laptop. Thought I'd share it here:
It will be so nice to gaze at my computer each morning & to have a reminder to trust God with my whole day -- no matter what the circumstances! He's just been filling my days more and more -- PTL!!!!
It will be so nice to gaze at my computer each morning & to have a reminder to trust God with my whole day -- no matter what the circumstances! He's just been filling my days more and more -- PTL!!!!
Sunday Morning Blahs
Not feeling so well this morning. There's lots of bugs going around and the weather is up & down with high this week ranging from 32 to 63! I'm ready for spring and it just keeps teasing us!
My prayers this morning are for Julia & her family as they grieve the loss of Norm. We all knew it was coming soon, but that doesn't make it any easier. Stopped by yesterday & Julia seems to be handling things well at the moment. The hard time will be when life continues; after everyone goes back home to their routine & she finds herself alone in the home that she & Norm shared together for so many years & she tries to set new routines. May God be with her as she travels this new path in her life.
Last night I had a new experience, Dave & I went to the Coconut Hut and this time I was the one who was talking to the young people there. My focus was on being an enabler in the past. But more important than that how I relied on Christ for my strength and what an important part prayer played in getting through the rough times. Dave said I did a good job, I'm not so sure. If I was able to help just one of the kids there, then it was good. The main thing was that I felt that God wanted me to share the things I did share. I turned my words over to Him & let Him guide me. That's the most important thing! Logan did come over & give me a hug after I was done, that was a good feeling.
I'm feeling the need to get more organized. I've got so many projects lined up that I'm not getting any of them done. Priority is what I need right now. I need to get my accountability calendar out & updated. Guess I'll just do that right now!
My prayers this morning are for Julia & her family as they grieve the loss of Norm. We all knew it was coming soon, but that doesn't make it any easier. Stopped by yesterday & Julia seems to be handling things well at the moment. The hard time will be when life continues; after everyone goes back home to their routine & she finds herself alone in the home that she & Norm shared together for so many years & she tries to set new routines. May God be with her as she travels this new path in her life.
Last night I had a new experience, Dave & I went to the Coconut Hut and this time I was the one who was talking to the young people there. My focus was on being an enabler in the past. But more important than that how I relied on Christ for my strength and what an important part prayer played in getting through the rough times. Dave said I did a good job, I'm not so sure. If I was able to help just one of the kids there, then it was good. The main thing was that I felt that God wanted me to share the things I did share. I turned my words over to Him & let Him guide me. That's the most important thing! Logan did come over & give me a hug after I was done, that was a good feeling.
I'm feeling the need to get more organized. I've got so many projects lined up that I'm not getting any of them done. Priority is what I need right now. I need to get my accountability calendar out & updated. Guess I'll just do that right now!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Ahhhh......
Whew, finally a day to relax a little bit!
First, yesterday's Lenten study went well. Our subject was "Why do the innocent suffer?" Good advice on relating to those who are suffering. Of course if you have suffered something similar, you can truly sympathize. But if you haven't what do you say to someone who is having to deal with a heavy load? I can't help but think of my friend Julie whose husband has just come home for the hospital. Hospice is there and we all know that things don't look good for Norm. He's been battling cancer for a number of years, but I don't think he's going to make it this time.
Julie & I can relate to one another because we have both lost a son. But I can't relate to losing a spouse (for which I am very thankful.) So often people try to comfort you with something like "It's God's will" or "It was his time to go." But really, what comfort is that? I think what I learned the most is that I need to be a good listener -- to Julie & to Norm right now; but more importantly I need to listen to the Holy Spirit who will give me the words that are just right for the two of them. The closer I get to God, the better equipped I am to be able to help others. And isn't that what we're all here for - to help others?
And on a lighter note, I've been downloading scrapbooking supplies today. The new pixel club is up at Gotta Pixel; the new Scrap Club is up at Scrap Girls; and there is a new Blog Train rolling through the Internet. Oh wow, am I gonna do some scrapping? You bet I am!
First, yesterday's Lenten study went well. Our subject was "Why do the innocent suffer?" Good advice on relating to those who are suffering. Of course if you have suffered something similar, you can truly sympathize. But if you haven't what do you say to someone who is having to deal with a heavy load? I can't help but think of my friend Julie whose husband has just come home for the hospital. Hospice is there and we all know that things don't look good for Norm. He's been battling cancer for a number of years, but I don't think he's going to make it this time.
Julie & I can relate to one another because we have both lost a son. But I can't relate to losing a spouse (for which I am very thankful.) So often people try to comfort you with something like "It's God's will" or "It was his time to go." But really, what comfort is that? I think what I learned the most is that I need to be a good listener -- to Julie & to Norm right now; but more importantly I need to listen to the Holy Spirit who will give me the words that are just right for the two of them. The closer I get to God, the better equipped I am to be able to help others. And isn't that what we're all here for - to help others?
And on a lighter note, I've been downloading scrapbooking supplies today. The new pixel club is up at Gotta Pixel; the new Scrap Club is up at Scrap Girls; and there is a new Blog Train rolling through the Internet. Oh wow, am I gonna do some scrapping? You bet I am!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Another Busy Day
I thought Monday was busy -- nothing compared to Tuesday!
Got the Communicator done & to the post office before 3, but not without annoying little set-backs. Only one paper jam during the printing process, Yea!! Sometimes that is a real issue with the copier/printer & using the tabloid-sized paper. And I had to replace the toner during the process, no problems there; last month I had to have someone come & replace the toner for me, I couldn't get the cartridge out of the machine. I wasn't being forceful enough, but I sure didn't want to break anything. Since I had new labels (a different brand) I decided to run the first page just to make sure all was lining up right. No problems there; but when I went to do the rest of the pages, it printed the first one over & then skipped 29 people. Randomly! On days when I am just doing my printing I will just take up my laptop & run on battery-power. Since it took longer than I expected, my battery ran down to the point of turning off my computer. Time for lunch, so I took it all home, plugged in the laptop to charge it back up & Dave (thank you!) helped me get them folded & labeled plus helped me figure out who didn't have a label. Since there were so many I decided to go back up & print them off instead of hand writing them. Oh one other little annoyance -- when I put my glasses on to come home for lunch I got my nose-piece stuck up my nose. Like I said, they were annoying little set-backs. LOL!
The day progressed & I got everything done for church. Still had to take Mom's laundry down to her. Planning on doing that right after I finished supper.
Another monkey-wrench in the works: the monitor on the desktop went out. Dave had been without a computer for two days now. I think he was having withdrawal! So an adjustment was made. I took the clothes down before supper & then we went monitor shopping after supper which meant I needed to get it hooked up before I went to bed. And I so wanted to go to the Sketch Chat. Adorable idea from Cheri at Scrap Girls; just let me scrap for a while. Well, I got everything hooked up before the chat was over, so I went into the chat room & no one was there. :( Sigh!)
Then "Oh, happy day!" I checked & I was there early, the chat didn't start until 9 instead of 8. So I decided I'd get started on a layout. It went so quickly and easily that I had it finished before the chat even started. Here it is --
The day ended up being an enjoyable one; and just looking at these photos of Matt made me smile.
Got the Communicator done & to the post office before 3, but not without annoying little set-backs. Only one paper jam during the printing process, Yea!! Sometimes that is a real issue with the copier/printer & using the tabloid-sized paper. And I had to replace the toner during the process, no problems there; last month I had to have someone come & replace the toner for me, I couldn't get the cartridge out of the machine. I wasn't being forceful enough, but I sure didn't want to break anything. Since I had new labels (a different brand) I decided to run the first page just to make sure all was lining up right. No problems there; but when I went to do the rest of the pages, it printed the first one over & then skipped 29 people. Randomly! On days when I am just doing my printing I will just take up my laptop & run on battery-power. Since it took longer than I expected, my battery ran down to the point of turning off my computer. Time for lunch, so I took it all home, plugged in the laptop to charge it back up & Dave (thank you!) helped me get them folded & labeled plus helped me figure out who didn't have a label. Since there were so many I decided to go back up & print them off instead of hand writing them. Oh one other little annoyance -- when I put my glasses on to come home for lunch I got my nose-piece stuck up my nose. Like I said, they were annoying little set-backs. LOL!
The day progressed & I got everything done for church. Still had to take Mom's laundry down to her. Planning on doing that right after I finished supper.
Another monkey-wrench in the works: the monitor on the desktop went out. Dave had been without a computer for two days now. I think he was having withdrawal! So an adjustment was made. I took the clothes down before supper & then we went monitor shopping after supper which meant I needed to get it hooked up before I went to bed. And I so wanted to go to the Sketch Chat. Adorable idea from Cheri at Scrap Girls; just let me scrap for a while. Well, I got everything hooked up before the chat was over, so I went into the chat room & no one was there. :( Sigh!)
Then "Oh, happy day!" I checked & I was there early, the chat didn't start until 9 instead of 8. So I decided I'd get started on a layout. It went so quickly and easily that I had it finished before the chat even started. Here it is --
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Busy - Busy - Busy!!!
I'm not doing so well here, it's been entirely too busy. Newsletter week & I need to go up & print it off right now, but will post to say "It's a beautiful day!" Dave's even talking about putting the battery in the lawn tractor so he can start working outside.
Praying for Pastor Jean today as she does a funeral for an old friend and she has another one tomorrow. Also praying for Norm, he's in the hospital.
And praying for Betsy as she continues her cancer treatments in Texas.
Our cancer prayer list just keeps growing & growing.
Nothing more profound to say right now. Maybe if I can get the newsletter to the post office early today I'll find time to come back with something else on here; lots of good things going through my head. Thanks HS, I know they come from you!
Praying for Pastor Jean today as she does a funeral for an old friend and she has another one tomorrow. Also praying for Norm, he's in the hospital.
And praying for Betsy as she continues her cancer treatments in Texas.
Our cancer prayer list just keeps growing & growing.
Nothing more profound to say right now. Maybe if I can get the newsletter to the post office early today I'll find time to come back with something else on here; lots of good things going through my head. Thanks HS, I know they come from you!
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