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.

Routine or Change?

I feel like I'm returning to a little more "normal" pace after being gone. I don't think I'm a creature of habit until I do something just a little bit different (like being gone for 3 days), then I realize how much I'm used to my routine. When I returned to work there was 3 days backlog (even though I was only gone one). Plus there was the end of the month, statements, and a pile of loads of corn both in and out (each of in and out has its own set of documentations). So today was spent writing numbers--writing, not entering by computer, much of it on triple thick settlement sheets. All that to say that my hand is a little sore tonight--keyboarding on my laptop right now is much easier. I got caught up on corn today, and hope to get about half done with posting tomorrow. I know none of this makes sense to anyone else...thanks for humoring me by letting me talk about it anyway!!

I believe there are still puppies available for Christmas...don't forget to keep your eyes and ears open for anyone who may be interested. Nothing better than a puppy for Christmas!!!

Thought for the day

How about the rest of you? Do you prefer routine or changing things up? I think I like change but probably only if I can choose the changes. Go to see the kids and grandkids...let's go!!! Spend time with a friend I haven't seen in a while...you bet!!! But changing my comfort level, reaching out to someone not so "respected", giving more of my time, getting older, having more aches and pains, undergoing any kind of pain, loss, or hardship...not so much. That's why it's so important to train ourselves in living a life of thanksgiving and trust. It doesn't come naturally...it is something we need to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. And we have the whole of God's power, presence, and help on our side...launch into it and step out of the boat and BE THANKFUL for whatever crosses your mind.

Birthday and Puppies

Today was Jon's birthday...I think he had a good day. Tabbi and the boys came over for church and stayed till around 3:00. Kelli and Megan called to wish him happy birthday and I know he talked to Bria and Emmy, too. The boys drew him lots of pictures and he got some very fun cards. How do you celebrate a birthday in a way that lets that person know how much you appreciate him. Probably not with a cake with screwed up frosting....sorry, Jon. All cake aside, happy birthday, Jon!!!

It's been crazy windy here today---really crazy. Some more good news...Trever and Tabbi's dog Sadie had her first litter of pups today (or during the night)...nine healthy yellow labs. They will keep one, the only female. That's right, 8 males, 1 female...pretty unusual. Congratulations, Sadie!! Sounds like she's a really good mom. Pups will be ready for Christmas...anybody want a puppy? What a great gift for a child or grandchild!!!!!

Thought for the day

We need to be very careful to choose what we think. There is a lot of panic and fear out there, and we have to understand that we in a war...not against other people, other politics, Wall Street, or enemies we can see. Satan is warring against our peace. We have a God that is bigger than any government, any economy, and any enemy. He has His own reasons for what He does, but He NEVER forgets His own child. Get to know Him and how much He loves you. Trust Him with all that you can't sort through, and when the enemy attacks your peace do not argue or reason...tell the one terrorizing you that your life belongs to Jesus and he should take it up with HIM. Let others stand with you...this is not meant to be a solo battle. Always renew your mind in the truth and learn what He is teaching you.