Love Yourself

I really think you need a puppy....

This is Annie with Tru. She is a very mellow, sweet little pup and is a big hit. Talk to all your friends...pups are still available.

So what's new with you? I'm still getting my head around this whole new year thing...Had one LITTLE slip at work today, but I did remember and stop myself from continuing my comment. Amazing how easily we slip back into a old behavior that we want to leave behind. I have been walking more regularly even though it's short. My plan is to start slow and probably stay slow forever, but that's better than not at all, right? Right? I have worked on my book a little since the first of the year, too.

Greg has had some good news...when all the paperwork gets processed there is a job waiting for him with his empolyer in Charlotte. This will help them get back on their feet and probably get Megan into an apartment in Des Moines. This will probably be the arrangement till the house sells, then they move on from there. Pray it happens soon. We're very thankful for Greg's healing progress and being able to go back to work. He is really excited to get back to a more normal existence.

Thought for the day

This getting older stuff isn't so cool. The joints hurt. I move too slow. I'm too tired. But, truth be known , I wouldn't want to go back and start over. One of the nicer changes is that you become more comfortable with yourself...you stop obsessing over what others think, you do less digging around in your own "stuff" and thinking that there's something wrong with you. I believe that God has brought about these changes...they could have come at any age...but for me they have come with time and age. Don't wait. Understand that God made you the way you are and loves you the way you are. Relax your view of yourself...be kinder to yourself...God loves you and if you don't love you, you call God a liar.

Welcome to the Clan, Annie

The house is almost quiet. Jon and Kelli left Bailey with us till some time tomorrow while they are in Omaha. She looked all around the house for them when I came home for work then decided if they aren't here she just as well lay down. Every once in a while she has to get up and make sure we're both still here and lick our hands then she's ready for another nap. Megan will go to Winfield tonight and stay there till Monday morning for Christmas with Greg's family. We wish them all a great time together. Jon and Kelli and girls will head to his grandparents tomorrow (with Bailey) then go home on Sunday. Megan will be back here late Monday night. The big news for today is that there is a new puppy at Trever and Tabbi's house. Her name is Annie and she is a real doll. I'll put some pix up soon. Jon is taking calls for the weekend for one of the other guys, so we don't have any other real plans...except for laundry, cleaning, and starting to put things away again.

Thought for the day

I'm just feeling very blessed. We had such a great time with our family all here yesterday. My mom even joined us for a few hours. The grandkids were so excited to see each other...they hadn't been together since August...that they really had fun. Of course they were a little impatient to open presents after eating, but when they had to wait a little longer they ran off happily playing and laughing. They are such a fun age and it even seems magical to watch it all with them. We have to stay like children and keep that wonder, innocence, and joy in the midst of waiting, expecting, delays, enjoying the moment for what it is, and playing and laughing together. I'm at a loss for how to put into words just what I'm feeling, but I know I don't want to lose it, so I hope this becomes clearer in the coming days.