I thought of something good to write about this morning during my quiet time.... but I didn't write it down... and that is mine and your loss for I can't remember what it was. Oh well. Guess I will ramble through all this....
Yesterday we had a magnificent storm run through Tempe. I mention just one city cause I think that is the only place the rain hit. The rain was coming down so hard at 4:30 I did not attempt to leave, but waited until 5PM when my boss was ready to leave. The rain had lightened up and we ran to her car in the undercover parking garage. She then drove me about a block away where I park - also under cover. It was the 'getting to the car' that was the issue. The rain was coming down sideways. I get in the car, drive about 5 miles - and the rain stops. No rain all the way home. Go figure. We really need rain in my area but the rain always seems to stay in Tempe. We did have a lot of wind by the house - the neighbor's 2-3 year old tree was totally uprooted.
Sometimes we just need rain. We need to be watered with love, faithfulness, patience.... and other times the shining sun, the soft breeze of the wind is what we need.... and still other times, the harsh reality of the sharp rain and strong winds can awaken us to what life is all about us. Interpretation of the weather can be interesting.
Standing and looking out of my boss' window (and taking video of the rain) was fun - well, we weren't out in it - but instead we were enjoying the beauty of the wind, the rain, the thunder, the lightening. If I was out driving in it, I am confident I would not have through it was so beautiful and laughing about it. I don't mind rain.... but people out here don't get it often enough to know how to drive in it. Even with no rain there were a couple accidents enroute home.
Life can throw us a few storms. Some days the atmosphere in my house feels like a storm brewing - or even in full fury. I totally withdraw on those days - preferring to run away with a book to escape reality until the storm blows over. I used to do that when I was growing up. To escape the reality of my home life, I escaped into my books - many times reading an entire novel in one day. I lived my life through reading. Not only being I enjoyed reading, but to escape what life was in reality.
But in spite of the storms in our lives, there is ONE who can walk with us through that storm. Jesus. I can't tell you how many times I've cried out to Him to stay close for I couldn't bear to continue - and He always does. I'm reminded of the song 'Nobody knows, the trouble I've seen, Nobody knows, but Jesus'.... and that is the truth!
Who do you cling to in the midst of trouble and strife? When the money runs out before the bills do - who do you cry out to for help? When groceries seem depleted and you don't know how to create another meal with what you have - who do you trust to pull it all together? When you feel beaten and worn out, who do you run to? I know WHO I trust. Jesus. I've been in all these circumstances. In fact, some of them I feel I live in quite often. I have learned how to cook from scratch because we only had flour and eggs in the house. I became a collector of cookbooks (many of which I've given away now, but many I still have and love to go through). My dream is to become debt free - but unless I start focusing and keep that mindset, it won't happen. I'd like to lose twenty pounds. It won't happen unless I lay off the cookies, pizza, cakes and pies and ice cream that are some of my comfort go to foods.
And what should we do when we set a goal? WRITE IT DOWN. If I want to remember it, I need to WRITE IT DOWN so that I can refer to it and keep that dream, that thought, that goal, in front of me. And so should you.
What should you have written down this morning to remember? WHO should you rely on to get you through the day? Think about it. I know WHOM I'm trusting in!
Blessings!
Friday, August 28, 2015
Monday, August 24, 2015
It's been a while....
since I've written anything here - but my goodness - I did not believe it when I saw July 31 as my last post! Here it is in the last full week of August and I know 'life' has happened in that timeframe - but guess it either wasn't interesting enough to write about - or I just didn't have time. I guess you could say a little bit of both.
This month has been a somewhat busy one - two grandsons birthdays and mine as well. My birthday was a good day. We had dinner at the daughter's house and one of the sons came with his family. It is always fun to get together and share a meal - even though it was Papa Murphy's pizza - it was good and it was fun! Other than that, the day was eventful in that I got several phone calls and texts from friends and family - and that is always good. I did receive a good number of cards as well. It's always good to be celebrated.
But that was a couple weeks ago and life goes on. Oh yeah, we also celebrated our 33rd anniversary this month. We didn't do anything special as I talked hubby into waiting until September for us to get away for a few days. We have another granddaughter getting married in September and since it is out of state and I will be taking time off work for that, I just took a couple extra days and we'll come back to our state and head north for a couple days. Our poor dog will truly hate us when we get back after putting her in the 'pet hotel' for 6-7 days. We've only done that once - usually it is only 1-2 days at a time, as we don't get away that often.
I went shopping with my daughter last week and bought 5 new dresses - it seems forever since I bought any clothes for work - and it looks like I will only take one back. I put it on again yesterday and go 'ehhhh'... lol my usual nose scrunching that means 'I don't like the way this looks'.... yes, I did try it on at the store and I thought it was ok... but... I changed mind. I did get one black and white dress that I wore once to work - and wore again to church yesterday and got lots of compliments on it - so at least I bought one dress that looks good on me! I may need to try the others on again and see if I need to take any others back. I'm just that way.
Work has been busy but I think I'm on top of things. I don't have any meetings this week - oh wait - yes, I have one on Thursday - but all I do is take minutes - which reminds me, I still need to type up from last week. Oh well. Some meetings are hard to take minutes for and participate in when you aren't fully involved.
Our offices will be moving by the end of the year - so we have been told. We'll stay in the area we are in - but move a few miles north - won't make much difference on my drive time - will be about the same. I got to be on the 'move committee' cause I want to know what's going on. At least that's what I told them.
Got up about 5 minutes until 4AM this morning. Just before the alarm went off. It was interesting how I woke up. I was in a dead sleep, then I remember breathing deeply (like taking a deep breath after not breathing) and sitting up in bed. I looked at the clock and saw the time - so just shut off the alarm and started getting ready for work. And here I am. I don't seem to get on my computer much at home anymore. It gives me a lot of problems some time and I just don't want to mess with it. Use my ipad a lot of times, but I need to get back on the computer for this fall I am scheduled to speak at a couple RV parks several times - and need to start working on the messages.
And for now, I need to get focused on work and get some things done. Keep your eyes on what is important - and let go of what is not. You will find that you will feel much better when you do that - mentally, physically and spiritually.
Blessings!
This month has been a somewhat busy one - two grandsons birthdays and mine as well. My birthday was a good day. We had dinner at the daughter's house and one of the sons came with his family. It is always fun to get together and share a meal - even though it was Papa Murphy's pizza - it was good and it was fun! Other than that, the day was eventful in that I got several phone calls and texts from friends and family - and that is always good. I did receive a good number of cards as well. It's always good to be celebrated.
But that was a couple weeks ago and life goes on. Oh yeah, we also celebrated our 33rd anniversary this month. We didn't do anything special as I talked hubby into waiting until September for us to get away for a few days. We have another granddaughter getting married in September and since it is out of state and I will be taking time off work for that, I just took a couple extra days and we'll come back to our state and head north for a couple days. Our poor dog will truly hate us when we get back after putting her in the 'pet hotel' for 6-7 days. We've only done that once - usually it is only 1-2 days at a time, as we don't get away that often.
I went shopping with my daughter last week and bought 5 new dresses - it seems forever since I bought any clothes for work - and it looks like I will only take one back. I put it on again yesterday and go 'ehhhh'... lol my usual nose scrunching that means 'I don't like the way this looks'.... yes, I did try it on at the store and I thought it was ok... but... I changed mind. I did get one black and white dress that I wore once to work - and wore again to church yesterday and got lots of compliments on it - so at least I bought one dress that looks good on me! I may need to try the others on again and see if I need to take any others back. I'm just that way.
Work has been busy but I think I'm on top of things. I don't have any meetings this week - oh wait - yes, I have one on Thursday - but all I do is take minutes - which reminds me, I still need to type up from last week. Oh well. Some meetings are hard to take minutes for and participate in when you aren't fully involved.
Our offices will be moving by the end of the year - so we have been told. We'll stay in the area we are in - but move a few miles north - won't make much difference on my drive time - will be about the same. I got to be on the 'move committee' cause I want to know what's going on. At least that's what I told them.
Got up about 5 minutes until 4AM this morning. Just before the alarm went off. It was interesting how I woke up. I was in a dead sleep, then I remember breathing deeply (like taking a deep breath after not breathing) and sitting up in bed. I looked at the clock and saw the time - so just shut off the alarm and started getting ready for work. And here I am. I don't seem to get on my computer much at home anymore. It gives me a lot of problems some time and I just don't want to mess with it. Use my ipad a lot of times, but I need to get back on the computer for this fall I am scheduled to speak at a couple RV parks several times - and need to start working on the messages.
And for now, I need to get focused on work and get some things done. Keep your eyes on what is important - and let go of what is not. You will find that you will feel much better when you do that - mentally, physically and spiritually.
Blessings!
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