First of all I would like to say that my brother in law and his family are doing OK. He called me last night to let me know that they are still not back home (they live outside Houston) but that they have talked to neighbors that say their house is still standing, with little damage and that the electricity in their neighborhood was back on yesterday. Praise the the Lord! Thanks for your prayers...
That being said, I've been giving "storms" a lot of thought lately. My family could tell you why. I HATE them. As a kid they scared me to death!!! All the little memories of crawling in the bathtub with my mom as a child, waiting out the tornadoes blowing by. Or all the sleepless nights due to streaky lightening and loud booming thunder. Why am I so afraid of them? I do have some theories, but that's another story, for another day. Truth is I'm better now, I guess that comes with being a mom. However, I will not lie... I watch the computer and TV like a hawk, when I know a storm is coming my way!
So, you can imagine this hurricane stuff has kind of bothered me just a little. It is probably a good thing I have been so busy, so that I didn't have time to dwell on the matter more. I'm just thankful my family is alright and that we didn't get as much of the "aftermath" of the hurricanes as they thought my little corner of the world would get! I love it when the weatherman is wrong! (About the bad weather!)
I was reading my dad's blog today: http://barnabasbrief.blogspot.com He was talking about the storms that have come our way and the control our Heavenly Father has on our lives. He mentioned the verse in Mark 4, that tells about Jesus calming the storm... That simple little story has always been a favorite of mine. To this storm fearing girl, Jesus having the power to calm a rainy war with the simple words of "be still!" has always left me in awe of his power.
That being said I was reminded of an "event" that happened to me, several years ago. My daughter was about five at the time. She was not feeling well, so I made an appointment to take her to the doctor. However, her doctor at the time was thirty minutes from our house. I was not too happy about this, because the weatherman had already called for bad weather for our area for that evening. But I prayed and put my "mama britches' on and said "I can do this!" We made it to the clinic fine, saw the doctor and got the medicine we needed. When we came out of the clinic the sky was still a beautiful blue... I got adventurous! I was more than halfway to the "big" town we go to to shop, and thought "I'll just run to town real quick and buy a few things, since we are this close."
NOT a good decision!!! When I came out of the super Walmart, dark clouds were everywhere! I was a nervous wreck and I had to drive the forty five minute drive home!!! (you see, I hydroplaned with my little one in the car one time, and since then hated driving in the rain.) We were headed out of town, when my little girl asked from the back seat, "Mommy, why are you crying?" I hadn't even realized that I was so nervous, that I had tears running down my face. I calmly told her that mommy was just a little scared. To which she responded; "I'll pray for you Mommy! That's what you do for me when I'm scared!" I can still hear her little prayer...
"Jesus, help my Mommy to not be scared. It's raining and we want to go HOME to Daddy. Can you stop the rain PLEASE!"
I remember smiling at the simplistic prayer. I remember thinking, "Oh baby, if only it were that simple." As we came around the mountains going home the rain started to let up, when all of a sudden there was an ecstatic Kayla in the backseat.
"Mommy, look! God heard me! He answered my prayer and is reaching down!"
I looked over and realized the dark clouds were all behind me and over to the side of us was the sun, glistening in the rain. It literally looked like the heavens were reaching down through the clouds. I wept. God HAD answered my little girl's prayer that day, while showing this Mommy that FAITH is simple. God is in control and what seems too hard or scary or out of our control can be calmed be a few simple words from the Heavenly Father!
I doubt my daughter remembers that moment, but believe me, this mom will never forget it. I learned something that day about a "child like" faith, while learning to put the steering wheel in the Lord's hands.
A tree fell on the house down the street from me, two weeks ago. In the house next door lives an elderly man, who goes to my church. I asked him if he was OK or if he was worried about the other trees around, falling on his house. He said his children wanted him to move, but he figured, that there is nowhere on this earth that is 100% safe and he might as well die from a tree falling on his house, as of anything... I pondered his words and realized his faith. God had control of this man's life... it was that simple.
So as we review the damage of past storms in our lives, and prepare for what lies ahead, I pray that we (including me) remember to simply ask God, with the faith of a child, to help us drive home...
Monday, September 15, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
My Shopping List...
OK, I know I've already blogged once today, but since I get so busy during the week, I thought I would share a little more with you. I went shopping today with my daughter. That use to be a chore. (just ask my mom and sister!) Getting my baby to try anything on was like pulling teeth! However, now that she is a little older, with a little money to burn, she enjoys the idea of new clothes, shoes and of course, jewelry to match. Oh, my baby girl is growing up... :(
Anyway, I love to shop! I always have. I probably have my mom and my Nanny to thank for that. We are all about finding a good sale! So today, with my daughter in tow, we shopped. And we shopped well! If you subtract the money I spent on groceries and dinner, I spent a little over a hundred dollars. Now before you moan and groan for my husband, here is a list of what I got:
1) 3 pairs of jeans for my son (poor thing is outgrowing his clothes!)
2) 3 shirts for my son (SALE!)
3) 1 shirt for my daughter (I had to buy her something since I bought her brother something!)
4) 3 pair of shoes (2 for my daughter and I to share, since she now wears the same size and one for my husband; rule of thumb when you shop, buy the husband something, less complaining that way!:) )
5)1 belt for my daughter
Pretty good, huh? Make sure you tell my husband that...
OK, back to shopping. I have to be careful. In the past I have used it as my "feel better" activity when I'm down in the dumps. Which I guess there is nothing wrong with that, unless of course you get further in the dumps because you spent money you didn't have to spend! I also have to be careful not to let material possessions become a priority in my life. I've found that sometimes "window shopping" can make me happy too!
That being said, today I was on a mission. Kayla had birthday and allowance money to spend and I had to get her brother some clothes that actually fit. So it was definitely a "no guilt" shopping day! Fun! Since it was a fun day, I thought I would share my list of why it made me happy... (OK, I know that after this blog I'm going to sound very frivolous, materialistic and worldly, but didn't the "excellent wife in Proverbs" clothe her family? I know she did everything by hand, but since I don't live in Bible times and I can't sew, well then I'm called to provide for them the best I can, right? :) )
1) I love a sale! Get this, there were racks of clothing that were marked down 70%. Gotta love that!
2) I love it when they have the sizes I need! It can be so frustrating to find the perfect outfit, only for it not to fit.
3) I love that my daughter wears the same shoe size. No guilt shoe shopping? After all if a shoe costs a little more than normal, I can consider it a bargain if it costs less than two pairs of shoes if both of us will wear them, right? Don't bother arguing with me on this one, my family loves shoes!
4) The Dollar Tree. Need I say more? I love how I can spend 10.00 on nothing and feel good about it, because I have 10 things in my bag!
5) 3.00 shoes. Had to have them! They were cute. My daughter and I like the brand! Can't go wrong with 3.00 shoes! I think my sister would agree with this one!
6) The perfect green shirt! My son had gotten some green and black nylon gym shorts, only we couldn't find a shirt to match. I loved that I found a green and white Nike shirt on sale today that matched. The smile on my son's face, made the 10.00 purchase worth it!
7) Watching my child say "that costs too much" because she is spending her own money. She made wise choices and I was proud! A skirt, 2 shirts, earrings... oh, she did buy a movie, but she had money left too.
8)Walmart. Yes, there are times that the superstore frustrates me, like when they rearrange things every time I leave, so I can't find something the next time... But today, I was happy, because they had shirts that my son would like for five dollars. Can't beat that! They also had the new Chris Tomlin CD - AWESOME!
9) Subway inside of Walmart... my baby girl and I got a little food, she a 6 inch, me a pretzel and we sat and talked. Quality time! It made my whole day!
10) My husband liked my purchases... enough said.
After a long week, I had a little fun with my daughter, while providing for my family (we went grocery shopping too!). I'm thankful!
Anyway, I love to shop! I always have. I probably have my mom and my Nanny to thank for that. We are all about finding a good sale! So today, with my daughter in tow, we shopped. And we shopped well! If you subtract the money I spent on groceries and dinner, I spent a little over a hundred dollars. Now before you moan and groan for my husband, here is a list of what I got:
1) 3 pairs of jeans for my son (poor thing is outgrowing his clothes!)
2) 3 shirts for my son (SALE!)
3) 1 shirt for my daughter (I had to buy her something since I bought her brother something!)
4) 3 pair of shoes (2 for my daughter and I to share, since she now wears the same size and one for my husband; rule of thumb when you shop, buy the husband something, less complaining that way!:) )
5)1 belt for my daughter
Pretty good, huh? Make sure you tell my husband that...
OK, back to shopping. I have to be careful. In the past I have used it as my "feel better" activity when I'm down in the dumps. Which I guess there is nothing wrong with that, unless of course you get further in the dumps because you spent money you didn't have to spend! I also have to be careful not to let material possessions become a priority in my life. I've found that sometimes "window shopping" can make me happy too!
That being said, today I was on a mission. Kayla had birthday and allowance money to spend and I had to get her brother some clothes that actually fit. So it was definitely a "no guilt" shopping day! Fun! Since it was a fun day, I thought I would share my list of why it made me happy... (OK, I know that after this blog I'm going to sound very frivolous, materialistic and worldly, but didn't the "excellent wife in Proverbs" clothe her family? I know she did everything by hand, but since I don't live in Bible times and I can't sew, well then I'm called to provide for them the best I can, right? :) )
1) I love a sale! Get this, there were racks of clothing that were marked down 70%. Gotta love that!
2) I love it when they have the sizes I need! It can be so frustrating to find the perfect outfit, only for it not to fit.
3) I love that my daughter wears the same shoe size. No guilt shoe shopping? After all if a shoe costs a little more than normal, I can consider it a bargain if it costs less than two pairs of shoes if both of us will wear them, right? Don't bother arguing with me on this one, my family loves shoes!
4) The Dollar Tree. Need I say more? I love how I can spend 10.00 on nothing and feel good about it, because I have 10 things in my bag!
5) 3.00 shoes. Had to have them! They were cute. My daughter and I like the brand! Can't go wrong with 3.00 shoes! I think my sister would agree with this one!
6) The perfect green shirt! My son had gotten some green and black nylon gym shorts, only we couldn't find a shirt to match. I loved that I found a green and white Nike shirt on sale today that matched. The smile on my son's face, made the 10.00 purchase worth it!
7) Watching my child say "that costs too much" because she is spending her own money. She made wise choices and I was proud! A skirt, 2 shirts, earrings... oh, she did buy a movie, but she had money left too.
8)Walmart. Yes, there are times that the superstore frustrates me, like when they rearrange things every time I leave, so I can't find something the next time... But today, I was happy, because they had shirts that my son would like for five dollars. Can't beat that! They also had the new Chris Tomlin CD - AWESOME!
9) Subway inside of Walmart... my baby girl and I got a little food, she a 6 inch, me a pretzel and we sat and talked. Quality time! It made my whole day!
10) My husband liked my purchases... enough said.
After a long week, I had a little fun with my daughter, while providing for my family (we went grocery shopping too!). I'm thankful!
My Week...
This week has been very low key compared to last week. Yet I found myself still dragging along. In between exhaustion, a migraine and just plain weariness, I trudged through. I could have considered the week as insignificant, useless or a waste, by my own "high standards" at times, however as I reflect, I realize that the Lord provided me with little "tidbits" of joy, to keep me going...
1. There was my daughter, who is almost 12, who decided for the first time in her life that she would just do the laundry for her tired mom. I didn't even have to ask her!!! I just came home one day and found her washing... I couldn't resist asking her who she was and what she did with my little girl!!!
2. The joy on my son's face, while he explained to me how he had received a "character coupon" at school. These are little rewards they give out, when kids are doing well. I feel the need to explain this one just a little... You see, he had a rough school year last year and had a defeated attitude everyday. It was drastic because in the grades before, he was always a favorite in class and did exceptionally well. My little guy responds well to kind words, encouragement and lots of praise. I don't believe he received much of that last year. His attitude towards school has gone back to what it was before. I'm so elated!!!
3. The "thank you" I received from one mom, whose baby I watch at the daycare. She was so kind and encouraging. It is moments like those that change my perspective of my job from one of "bringing home money" to one of ministry. It makes the hard work worth it at the end of the day!
4. This one may seem silly, but it meant so much. I love for someone to play with my hair or rub my head. My dear, sweet, patient husband rubbed my head the other night, when I had a horrible headache. I still smile thinking about it.
5. The three 100%s that my daughter got on her math, English and social studies quizzes. And the 88% she received on the "VERY HARD, THOUGHT I FAILED IT" science test. I am so thankful she is enjoying her first year of middle school!
6. The hugs I received from my "other kids" in youth group, Wednesday night! They make me smile! It is moments like those that make me realize that I love what my husband does for a living. His work produces so much more than a paycheck!
7. My dad's blog. Keep the encouraging words coming, Pooh pa! Even when I don't respond, I'm listening! Aren't you glad that it is "cool" again for me to take my father's advice!
8. My son's energy as he follows his dad around. I pray everyday that the "hero" worship will not end! He is so cute as he longs for his daddy's approval in all that he does. I'm thankful for a husband that sees that, enjoys it and encourages it with his own time and energy! ( they are squirrel hunting right now!)
9. This is going to sound weird on paper... my next little tidbit is that my brother in law lives in the Galveston/ Houston area. I will explain... I am not happy that they had to evacuate and that their house may be destroyed as well as their places of employment!!! (Please keep them in your prayers!) However, when you hear of horrible events, like the hurricane and all it's damage, and you see and hear what struggles others are going through, well you have to be thankful! So, no I'm not thankful, for the hurricane and the problems it is causing my family, but I am thankful for the perspective an event like this gives me.
10. Rest. Need I say more? The Lord has allowed my family to be very patient with me this week as I gain the rest I needed. I can say I feel a whole lot better today! Of course they allowed me to lay around in the bed until 11:00a.m.! (very unusual for me!) Got to love Saturday mornings like this one! :)
This list is just a small example of little moments that made me happy this week! I know to others they may seem insignificant or even rather silly. But isn't that why our Lord is so amazing?! He meets all of us, individually, knowing what we need to make our heart thankful.
There were days that I felt tired and blah. There were days like 9/11 when I felt frustrated and even a little angry. There were moments when I thought "life is not fair." And when I thought of my brother in law and his family and the destruction of natural disasters, well I felt scared at times too! And then there were God given moments when I felt great peace.
My daily prayer was for the strength of the Lord. He never promised life would be "easy." He never promised that we would be on "cloud nine" and full of energy everyday! He just promised that He would always be there to inspire us, encourage us, to strengthen us and even carry us when we needed it.
As a teenager I was given a bookmark with the "Footprints" poem on it. I still see the words "When there was only one set of footprints in the sand is when 'I CARRIED YOU!'" When I have one of those "blah" weeks when the world around me looks bleak and when my soul is weary, I find comfort in that promise.
I pray that the Lord will fill your week with you own little "tidbits" of joy to remind you during those "blah" moments, that He is still in control!
1. There was my daughter, who is almost 12, who decided for the first time in her life that she would just do the laundry for her tired mom. I didn't even have to ask her!!! I just came home one day and found her washing... I couldn't resist asking her who she was and what she did with my little girl!!!
2. The joy on my son's face, while he explained to me how he had received a "character coupon" at school. These are little rewards they give out, when kids are doing well. I feel the need to explain this one just a little... You see, he had a rough school year last year and had a defeated attitude everyday. It was drastic because in the grades before, he was always a favorite in class and did exceptionally well. My little guy responds well to kind words, encouragement and lots of praise. I don't believe he received much of that last year. His attitude towards school has gone back to what it was before. I'm so elated!!!
3. The "thank you" I received from one mom, whose baby I watch at the daycare. She was so kind and encouraging. It is moments like those that change my perspective of my job from one of "bringing home money" to one of ministry. It makes the hard work worth it at the end of the day!
4. This one may seem silly, but it meant so much. I love for someone to play with my hair or rub my head. My dear, sweet, patient husband rubbed my head the other night, when I had a horrible headache. I still smile thinking about it.
5. The three 100%s that my daughter got on her math, English and social studies quizzes. And the 88% she received on the "VERY HARD, THOUGHT I FAILED IT" science test. I am so thankful she is enjoying her first year of middle school!
6. The hugs I received from my "other kids" in youth group, Wednesday night! They make me smile! It is moments like those that make me realize that I love what my husband does for a living. His work produces so much more than a paycheck!
7. My dad's blog. Keep the encouraging words coming, Pooh pa! Even when I don't respond, I'm listening! Aren't you glad that it is "cool" again for me to take my father's advice!
8. My son's energy as he follows his dad around. I pray everyday that the "hero" worship will not end! He is so cute as he longs for his daddy's approval in all that he does. I'm thankful for a husband that sees that, enjoys it and encourages it with his own time and energy! ( they are squirrel hunting right now!)
9. This is going to sound weird on paper... my next little tidbit is that my brother in law lives in the Galveston/ Houston area. I will explain... I am not happy that they had to evacuate and that their house may be destroyed as well as their places of employment!!! (Please keep them in your prayers!) However, when you hear of horrible events, like the hurricane and all it's damage, and you see and hear what struggles others are going through, well you have to be thankful! So, no I'm not thankful, for the hurricane and the problems it is causing my family, but I am thankful for the perspective an event like this gives me.
10. Rest. Need I say more? The Lord has allowed my family to be very patient with me this week as I gain the rest I needed. I can say I feel a whole lot better today! Of course they allowed me to lay around in the bed until 11:00a.m.! (very unusual for me!) Got to love Saturday mornings like this one! :)
This list is just a small example of little moments that made me happy this week! I know to others they may seem insignificant or even rather silly. But isn't that why our Lord is so amazing?! He meets all of us, individually, knowing what we need to make our heart thankful.
There were days that I felt tired and blah. There were days like 9/11 when I felt frustrated and even a little angry. There were moments when I thought "life is not fair." And when I thought of my brother in law and his family and the destruction of natural disasters, well I felt scared at times too! And then there were God given moments when I felt great peace.
My daily prayer was for the strength of the Lord. He never promised life would be "easy." He never promised that we would be on "cloud nine" and full of energy everyday! He just promised that He would always be there to inspire us, encourage us, to strengthen us and even carry us when we needed it.
As a teenager I was given a bookmark with the "Footprints" poem on it. I still see the words "When there was only one set of footprints in the sand is when 'I CARRIED YOU!'" When I have one of those "blah" weeks when the world around me looks bleak and when my soul is weary, I find comfort in that promise.
I pray that the Lord will fill your week with you own little "tidbits" of joy to remind you during those "blah" moments, that He is still in control!
Monday, September 8, 2008
An Exhausted, yet thankful heart!
Let me start by saying I am totally exhausted! Yet let me follow that statement with this little tidbit... I'm totally thankful! In an earlier blog I listed all the time consuming "events" I had to help with this past weekend. Well, even though there are still many things left on the calendar for me to do, I can officially say that I survived the big weekend!
Last week started with me having a new job. Around the middle of the week we had some major wind damage around our town that added a little craziness to our world. Friday night I had a "Royal" invitation to attend a princess themed slumber party for the girls of our youth group. ( I stayed the whole night with 40 teenage girls!) Saturday I helped my husband get ready for "Open House" for our brand new youth area and then went to my new Sunday School room to do a little organizing and cleaning. (I got home late!) Sunday morning I taught Sunday School. went to church and then out to eat with the in laws. Sunday afternoon I went to the Open House, then church and then finished the evening with the anniversary celebration for our pastor. I did not get to bed until LATE! I had to clean a space for the guys to have bible study at my house Monday night. After only having four hours of sleep, I went to work at seven, got home at four, finished cleaning, then headed to the girl's bible study at church. I am now home... and very tired!
Now that it is over, I have to say "It was great!" God really blessed us this past week and weekend. I'm thankful for the new job. I'm thankful that the tree that fell went the other direction and didn't land on my roof! I have electricity!!! I'm thankful for all the fun and bonding moments I had during the big slumber party with our youth girls. I appreciate our church and their support in remodeling part of the church for our youth group to have their own space. (It is beautiful too!) I'm thankful for the fun little boys with "ants in their pants" that are in my new little Sunday School class. I appreciate my pastor and his hard work as well as his support for my husband with his job. He has a great family too! And finally I am thankful for the guys and girls Bible studies that took place tonight... I think God has great moments planned for these times.
What bothers me is that sometimes we have to wait till something is over to realize the blessings! I've had many, many things in my life that didn't make life easy. While going through those little fires, I wasn't always a very happy or thankful individual. However, I can honestly look back now at some situations and realize God's plan...
So moral of the story; when you are walking through a little fire, or your worn out searching for rest, remember God wants us to rely on him. You never know what He has planned! the rainbow comes after the rain...
Have a great week! Keep the faith! If I know my God, there is a rainbow of blessings awaiting you around the corner!
My weekend was rough. It plum wore me out! Yet it was all so good! Why all those things had to happen at the same time, well I may never know the answer to that. What I do know is this; I had to rely totally on my Heavenly Father's strength. Oh! I think I may have just answered my own "why?" question.
Last week started with me having a new job. Around the middle of the week we had some major wind damage around our town that added a little craziness to our world. Friday night I had a "Royal" invitation to attend a princess themed slumber party for the girls of our youth group. ( I stayed the whole night with 40 teenage girls!) Saturday I helped my husband get ready for "Open House" for our brand new youth area and then went to my new Sunday School room to do a little organizing and cleaning. (I got home late!) Sunday morning I taught Sunday School. went to church and then out to eat with the in laws. Sunday afternoon I went to the Open House, then church and then finished the evening with the anniversary celebration for our pastor. I did not get to bed until LATE! I had to clean a space for the guys to have bible study at my house Monday night. After only having four hours of sleep, I went to work at seven, got home at four, finished cleaning, then headed to the girl's bible study at church. I am now home... and very tired!
Now that it is over, I have to say "It was great!" God really blessed us this past week and weekend. I'm thankful for the new job. I'm thankful that the tree that fell went the other direction and didn't land on my roof! I have electricity!!! I'm thankful for all the fun and bonding moments I had during the big slumber party with our youth girls. I appreciate our church and their support in remodeling part of the church for our youth group to have their own space. (It is beautiful too!) I'm thankful for the fun little boys with "ants in their pants" that are in my new little Sunday School class. I appreciate my pastor and his hard work as well as his support for my husband with his job. He has a great family too! And finally I am thankful for the guys and girls Bible studies that took place tonight... I think God has great moments planned for these times.
What bothers me is that sometimes we have to wait till something is over to realize the blessings! I've had many, many things in my life that didn't make life easy. While going through those little fires, I wasn't always a very happy or thankful individual. However, I can honestly look back now at some situations and realize God's plan...
So moral of the story; when you are walking through a little fire, or your worn out searching for rest, remember God wants us to rely on him. You never know what He has planned! the rainbow comes after the rain...
Have a great week! Keep the faith! If I know my God, there is a rainbow of blessings awaiting you around the corner!
My weekend was rough. It plum wore me out! Yet it was all so good! Why all those things had to happen at the same time, well I may never know the answer to that. What I do know is this; I had to rely totally on my Heavenly Father's strength. Oh! I think I may have just answered my own "why?" question.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Forgetting the obvious...
Last week my daughter took her first big test in the 6th grade. She had some quizzes, but this was a TEST and she was just a little bit nervous. When she got home that day I had asked her how she had done. In normal Kayla fashion, her answer was sort of on the dramatic side; "I failed the test! I will never pass the 6th grade! How will I ever become a veterinarian now?!!!"
Well she came home with her graded test today... Needless to say, she did not fail. She made an 89%. I was happy with that... well that is until I looked at the graded test. One question she missed was an essay question. OK, fine, I can handle that. However, the other two questions missed were the obvious. She is studying Arkansas history. We live in Arkansas. Yet on her map, what is the one state she forgets to label? ARKANSAS! Then the second question she missed was what direction is Arkansas from Missouri? OK, I know you might think I'm being a little hard here, but her grandparents use to live in Missouri and we had to travel from ARKANSAS to MISSOURI every holiday!!!
Truthfully, I'm not upset. I just had a really good laugh at her expense! Even she had to laugh at the obvious. After the laughter, though, I started thinking just a little (not always a good thing). I sometimes wonder if God has a sense of humor. I know if He does, I keep him rolling... I guess what I mean is that sometimes I make things "hard," missing the obvious. I have to wonder how many times He says in a single day "This way, my child!" only for me to take a more difficult turn?
My child forgot the obvious on her test and missed two questions because of it. What did I overlook today? What did I miss because of it?
Well she came home with her graded test today... Needless to say, she did not fail. She made an 89%. I was happy with that... well that is until I looked at the graded test. One question she missed was an essay question. OK, fine, I can handle that. However, the other two questions missed were the obvious. She is studying Arkansas history. We live in Arkansas. Yet on her map, what is the one state she forgets to label? ARKANSAS! Then the second question she missed was what direction is Arkansas from Missouri? OK, I know you might think I'm being a little hard here, but her grandparents use to live in Missouri and we had to travel from ARKANSAS to MISSOURI every holiday!!!
Truthfully, I'm not upset. I just had a really good laugh at her expense! Even she had to laugh at the obvious. After the laughter, though, I started thinking just a little (not always a good thing). I sometimes wonder if God has a sense of humor. I know if He does, I keep him rolling... I guess what I mean is that sometimes I make things "hard," missing the obvious. I have to wonder how many times He says in a single day "This way, my child!" only for me to take a more difficult turn?
My child forgot the obvious on her test and missed two questions because of it. What did I overlook today? What did I miss because of it?
Monday, September 1, 2008
Labor Day?
OK so let me get this straight... Labor Day is suppose to be a "work free" day, right? Then why is it that for me it is a "have a list of things to do before I go to work tomorrow, day!?" I am just a little overwhelmed right now. I think every major project I have to work on right now is for an "event" happening this week or weekend. Here is my list...
1. I start my new job tomorrow, which means I go to work at 7:00a.m. every morning, leaving Kevin in charge to get the kids ready and off to school. In other words, I need my house organized and laundry caught up so that this will be a smooth adjustment for everyone!
2. I start my new job tomorrow, yet I haven't finished all my little projects with my "fill in" job at my husband's office, so I will get off at 4:00p.m. and go to the office and work an hour or so to wrap up what I had started, because the regular secretary doesn't return until Thursday!
3. We are having a huge youth girl's slumber party, Friday night. I am in charge of one of the craft projects, as well as being the adult support, behind the awesome college girls that are pulling the event off. I'm still not sure if I'm going to spend the whole night!
4. Our new youth room is completed, but it still needs some decorating done. Open house is Sunday! Help!
5. I start teaching Sunday School this Sunday. It is our promotion Sunday at church and I will start teaching the 5 year old class. Fun! However, I still need to go look my room over and get it ready for my new class, plus plan a lesson for this Sunday morning.
6. Our big Bible studies for our teenagers start Monday. I'm in charge of several things for the girl's Bible study, while I will need to make sure my house is picked up every Monday night for the guy's study which will be at our house.
7. First week in the month... it is time to pay the bills! Yuck!
8. We have another event on Sunday... but it is a secret. :)
9. My son starts soccer practice this week. Kayla started dance last week...
10. Oh, did I mention I would like to eat and sleep sometime?!
Say a little prayer for me. I will try to blog, after all it relaxes me when I can vent a little... However, if you don't hear from, you'll know why!
Happy Labor Day! Have a "relaxing day" in my honor please!
1. I start my new job tomorrow, which means I go to work at 7:00a.m. every morning, leaving Kevin in charge to get the kids ready and off to school. In other words, I need my house organized and laundry caught up so that this will be a smooth adjustment for everyone!
2. I start my new job tomorrow, yet I haven't finished all my little projects with my "fill in" job at my husband's office, so I will get off at 4:00p.m. and go to the office and work an hour or so to wrap up what I had started, because the regular secretary doesn't return until Thursday!
3. We are having a huge youth girl's slumber party, Friday night. I am in charge of one of the craft projects, as well as being the adult support, behind the awesome college girls that are pulling the event off. I'm still not sure if I'm going to spend the whole night!
4. Our new youth room is completed, but it still needs some decorating done. Open house is Sunday! Help!
5. I start teaching Sunday School this Sunday. It is our promotion Sunday at church and I will start teaching the 5 year old class. Fun! However, I still need to go look my room over and get it ready for my new class, plus plan a lesson for this Sunday morning.
6. Our big Bible studies for our teenagers start Monday. I'm in charge of several things for the girl's Bible study, while I will need to make sure my house is picked up every Monday night for the guy's study which will be at our house.
7. First week in the month... it is time to pay the bills! Yuck!
8. We have another event on Sunday... but it is a secret. :)
9. My son starts soccer practice this week. Kayla started dance last week...
10. Oh, did I mention I would like to eat and sleep sometime?!
Say a little prayer for me. I will try to blog, after all it relaxes me when I can vent a little... However, if you don't hear from, you'll know why!
Happy Labor Day! Have a "relaxing day" in my honor please!
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