Plans are made! We'll be leaving for NJ on Thursday morning and returning Monday night, and the Greve's are going with. I'll let you know more when I know more. We are looking forward to getting there and giving hugs...long overdue.
In the meantime, we have haircuts, a ball game, a vet appointment, mowing, laundry, packing...etc., etc., etc. Maybe we can sleep on the plane :)
Thought for the day
I'm so grateful that God is faithful. I'm glad He isn't moved by my moods, my questions, or my doubts. He loves us and is devoted to us. He doesn't hold us responsible to explain what we can never understand. Somehow, we need to simply trust Him...and keep trusting Him.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Sadness
Happy Father's Day tomorrow to all you dads out there...especially my husband and Jon, Trever, and Greg (in process). It's a good day to appreciate all that you do and are!
It's been a week of sadness and helplessness as we watch friends suffer and are too far away to really be there for them. We hope to go soon, but our presence certainly can never put anything right. We pray, we cry, we hurt, but we cannot fix. Lord, hold them very close.
Sadness makes me stupid. I begin to forget who God is and how much He loves us. I fail to perceive the blessings and beauty around me. I stop praying well. I can't seem to comprehend what I read. So if all I can do is put my head down and cry, then let me cry in Your arms and raise me up again to see Your face.
It's been a week of sadness and helplessness as we watch friends suffer and are too far away to really be there for them. We hope to go soon, but our presence certainly can never put anything right. We pray, we cry, we hurt, but we cannot fix. Lord, hold them very close.
Sadness makes me stupid. I begin to forget who God is and how much He loves us. I fail to perceive the blessings and beauty around me. I stop praying well. I can't seem to comprehend what I read. So if all I can do is put my head down and cry, then let me cry in Your arms and raise me up again to see Your face.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
POOP. There it is. - Vibrant Nation
Okay...I stole this from an email from Joy....but it's very funny! Somehow I can relate!
POOP. There it is. - Vibrant Nation
POOP. There it is. - Vibrant Nation
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Logan
Logan's breathing has sounded funny for about a week now...really bad on Sunday. I got her into the vet today, and she has bronchitis. We're not big on spending big bucks on old dogs, but this should be treatable with a little time, some meds, and some tlc. She's going to a kennel over the weekend where they will take good care of her. That will probably be better for her than playing hard with Bailey all weekend!
It's been a pretty good day otherwise...I hope it was for you, too!
Thought for the day
From my journal today...
"...Let Me move through (your life) like a mighty wind blowing away the dust and residue of old habits, fears, worries, and death. Let me settle, live, dwell, and abide in all those places replacing the old life with Myself. You will find these areas clean, fresh, and full of light. Do not allow the wisdom of man, pride, or the lies of the enemy to gain any foothold of darkness. Live before Me simply, as a child, receiving My gifts and trusting My love..."
It's been a pretty good day otherwise...I hope it was for you, too!
Thought for the day
From my journal today...
"...Let Me move through (your life) like a mighty wind blowing away the dust and residue of old habits, fears, worries, and death. Let me settle, live, dwell, and abide in all those places replacing the old life with Myself. You will find these areas clean, fresh, and full of light. Do not allow the wisdom of man, pride, or the lies of the enemy to gain any foothold of darkness. Live before Me simply, as a child, receiving My gifts and trusting My love..."
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Fun Times
It was a fun weekend. Friday night we went to Tre's baseball game and saw him do really well...even was part of a double play! Then on Saturday afternoon Greg and Megan came over. We went to Tony's BBQ Bistro in Walnut for supper then they went to her 10th class reunion. Man, we're old. On Sunday Tabbi and the boys came as well and we all went to church then had a big brunch. The rest of the day we played, got motorcycle rides, watched movies, and took care of Logan. I don't think our dog feels good. I think I need to get her to the vet this week.
This week we have some things to get done around here and get ready to travel. We're looking forward to our time at the Holthe's!!! See you soon, guys!!
This week we have some things to get done around here and get ready to travel. We're looking forward to our time at the Holthe's!!! See you soon, guys!!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Good Discussion
This week seems to be going fast...that's probably good! We had great storms move through the area last night...lots of thunder and a good rain with only a little wind. In other places it was crazier. Jon was out on call till after 1 A.M.
We had a really good discussion tonight at my ladies's group. We talked about how easily we get sucked into thinking about negative things. We worry about the people that don't like us. We imagine and perceive insults, wrongs, and motives. None of these things are any of our business. Another person's thought process, motives, and temperament are issues between him or her and God. Our part is to live before Him, obey Him, love others, forgive wrongs, and rejoice. If this or that person has complaints against us, it may be simply not our problem. We may or may not need to understand their motivation; but we do need to forgive any offense in order to live freely before God.
We had a really good discussion tonight at my ladies's group. We talked about how easily we get sucked into thinking about negative things. We worry about the people that don't like us. We imagine and perceive insults, wrongs, and motives. None of these things are any of our business. Another person's thought process, motives, and temperament are issues between him or her and God. Our part is to live before Him, obey Him, love others, forgive wrongs, and rejoice. If this or that person has complaints against us, it may be simply not our problem. We may or may not need to understand their motivation; but we do need to forgive any offense in order to live freely before God.
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