For the last several weeks, my heart has been filled with joy and overwhelming contentment. Here we are, unemployed and we are at peace with the job loss and knowing that God is with us and softly guiding us.
Just driving down the street brings joy as I look around and take in all that God has made and the beauty it brings to my life.
Being outside with Mitzee on a beautiful day, watching leaves fall straight down to the earth, or swing from side to side, or float gently and come to rest on the ground is beautiful. There's a certain grace and calm in it. And when you add the fact that you are loved by so many and have been blessed with much, you think "it just doesn't get any better than this."
We know as the leaves fall that summer has ended, fall is present, and winter is waiting its turn around the corner. How thoughtful God was in giving us four seasons to enjoy, be amazed by, thankful for and to look forward to.
I, for one, take in every day and everthing God has made and marvel at the thought and planning and effort he put into everything. Amazing!
Enjoy!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
October 23, 2010
I don't know why but at this time in my life I find things going out of whack. People acting strangely, doing hurtful things, it seems like the world is out of control and I know, for me personally, I'm ready to go to my final home.
As I posted on my other blog, I find it necessary to post it here also: Some good advice to be shared and followed, if you so choose:
"Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful."
As I posted on my other blog, I find it necessary to post it here also: Some good advice to be shared and followed, if you so choose:
"Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful."
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
It Was a Good Day
I love Wednesdays, don't know why, I just do. While reading the bible and listening to noises outside, I wonder how God came up with all these things.
I watch the leaves gently fall to the ground and look at the oranges, yellows, reds, greens, and browns in the back yard and wish everyone could feel what I feel in my heart. Amazement and love. Wow!!!
I started cleaning and and trying to organize Candice's old bedroom upstairs. I love cleaning and tossing out and feeling lighter. Not having so much clutter to bog you down physically and emotionally. When I got to Meg's room, I kinda threw up my hands cause it's still full but I know once she's back from Arkansas and Missouri, it will be taken care of.
I spent a fair amount of time on the phone with my daughter. She suffers from many things, as of late, unexplained stomach pain that when she gets an attack, it cripples her and sends her to bed. Here's where it gets tough, she also suffered from abuse, depression, desertion by her father, and at one time, tried to take her life. As a Mom, I was not proud of myself. As a parent, we are here to love, nurture, guide, support and protect. I had failed. Night would come and I would wonder if she would be awake in the morning.
Anyway, I was trying to explain the mechanics of life. I gave advice which parents can do, should do, and want to do. After all, we've come 57 years and seen and done a lot, who better would know? Not the child. She hasn't been through what we have, therefore, I have the edge (sometimes).
I digress. After talking to her, I made lunch and Martin and I sat outside eating with Mitzee. I looked around, took in my husband, my dog, my life and thought: it can't get any better than this....well, maybe a job but all in all, I'm content, appreciative and happy. I went about my day.
I knew Carrie had an interview at 2:00pm. At 4:00pm she called so excited because she had just spent 90 minutes talking to the interviewer about their faith. We talked and shared and it's amazing how many times she said to the interviewer, my Mom has said that same thing. I must be saying something right. We talked about God, the bible, going to church, why we go to church, and she said something that was right on. When she left that interview, she was so uplifted. Isn't that wonderful!!! She had a first hand, unbiased experience of what God is trying to give her. She loved it!!! She was elated and happy when we got off the phone.
After dinner, I hit up Cub for a few groceries. Why, at 7:30pm are there only 4 check out lanes, and why is all of Minesota shopping at that time? But little did I know, it was God's plan. Because the lines were so long, extra help was called forward and who should appear but my son-in-law Steve. I got a hug, got my groceries checked, talked and caught up...it was a good thing.
As I drove home, I took stock of my life....God has blessed me with beautiful and giving children. A husband who treats me like a queen and always thinks of me first. A dog that is obsessed with the chuck it (thank you Candice) and loves uncondionally. Five grandsons that are as beautiful as the stars in the sky. All in all, it was a good day.
Can't wait to see what Thursday brings.....love to all
I watch the leaves gently fall to the ground and look at the oranges, yellows, reds, greens, and browns in the back yard and wish everyone could feel what I feel in my heart. Amazement and love. Wow!!!
I started cleaning and and trying to organize Candice's old bedroom upstairs. I love cleaning and tossing out and feeling lighter. Not having so much clutter to bog you down physically and emotionally. When I got to Meg's room, I kinda threw up my hands cause it's still full but I know once she's back from Arkansas and Missouri, it will be taken care of.
I spent a fair amount of time on the phone with my daughter. She suffers from many things, as of late, unexplained stomach pain that when she gets an attack, it cripples her and sends her to bed. Here's where it gets tough, she also suffered from abuse, depression, desertion by her father, and at one time, tried to take her life. As a Mom, I was not proud of myself. As a parent, we are here to love, nurture, guide, support and protect. I had failed. Night would come and I would wonder if she would be awake in the morning.
Anyway, I was trying to explain the mechanics of life. I gave advice which parents can do, should do, and want to do. After all, we've come 57 years and seen and done a lot, who better would know? Not the child. She hasn't been through what we have, therefore, I have the edge (sometimes).
I digress. After talking to her, I made lunch and Martin and I sat outside eating with Mitzee. I looked around, took in my husband, my dog, my life and thought: it can't get any better than this....well, maybe a job but all in all, I'm content, appreciative and happy. I went about my day.
I knew Carrie had an interview at 2:00pm. At 4:00pm she called so excited because she had just spent 90 minutes talking to the interviewer about their faith. We talked and shared and it's amazing how many times she said to the interviewer, my Mom has said that same thing. I must be saying something right. We talked about God, the bible, going to church, why we go to church, and she said something that was right on. When she left that interview, she was so uplifted. Isn't that wonderful!!! She had a first hand, unbiased experience of what God is trying to give her. She loved it!!! She was elated and happy when we got off the phone.
After dinner, I hit up Cub for a few groceries. Why, at 7:30pm are there only 4 check out lanes, and why is all of Minesota shopping at that time? But little did I know, it was God's plan. Because the lines were so long, extra help was called forward and who should appear but my son-in-law Steve. I got a hug, got my groceries checked, talked and caught up...it was a good thing.
As I drove home, I took stock of my life....God has blessed me with beautiful and giving children. A husband who treats me like a queen and always thinks of me first. A dog that is obsessed with the chuck it (thank you Candice) and loves uncondionally. Five grandsons that are as beautiful as the stars in the sky. All in all, it was a good day.
Can't wait to see what Thursday brings.....love to all
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