A Season of "Thankfulness....

Even as that title is typed out, I wonder why I wanted to write that. Of course I AM thankful for so many things. My health, my family, my loved ones. I'm even thankful for my job. I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving season when I am able to see my children and their families.

I am working from home today, and I am thankful that I can do that on occasion. Again, though, I think it drives hubby crazy that I'm home.... for whatever reason. He cooked breakfast this morning. He is now back in "office" doing whatever it is he does everyday. He will stay there most of the day - not sure if that is because I am home working - or if that is what he always does.

I did scheduled a mani/pedi for today at 11:30 - I do get a lunch hour, anyway. I just felt I needed some pampering - and I didn't offer to pay for anyone else so I get to go alone. Then I will come back and work some more.

Not too far behind on my Christmas making stuff. I should get a batch of bread in the oven and just might do that after I finish this. If I can get a batch in this morning, and another batch this afternoon, I should be pretty well set for the Christmas giveaway season. I need to finish up a wall-hanging or two, and a small quilt that I hope to give as a gift, but hopefully can get to it sometime this weekend. Problem is, I enjoy knitting too and trying to decide whether to sew or to knit can sometimes present a problem.

Found out recently two men that I work with have been diagnosed with a form a cancer. One is my former boss at another company, and another is a man I have recently come to know and respect from meetings I've had to work with him in. He actually asked me to pray for him yesterday. And I told him I would.

Yes, I believe in prayer. In spite of life issues, in spite of answers not coming the way I want them to, in spite of disappointments in my own life, I still believe in prayer. I believe that God is Sovereign, He is Almighty, and He is more than able to do what I ask Him to, but He sees the big picture and knows that if He answers all my prayers, it may not be the right answer. So I just ask, and sometimes beg and plead, but trust Him to answer in His own timing and His own way.

Enough said. Need to get to work. Maybe I can start writing something interesting again soon. Perhaps I will make that my 2019 goal - to try to write more often - and to make it interesting. Hmmmm may have to pray about that. :-)

Blessings to you on and yours on this Thanksgiving week. May you be reminded of all that you have to be thankful for.

It's been awhile....

since I've taken the time to write anything. I still write in my journal, but even that has been sporadic at best. Work is keeping me far more busy than I want to be. But, it is a good job. I just don't want to do this anymore. I'm tired of trying to schedule meetings for which there is no time to be had on the calendars. With one of my bosses shifting from one area to another, she still works with both sides and has both meetings on her calendar and wants more. There is no time available and although she understands that, I am expected to figure it out. And I'm tired of trying.

I was hoping to work from home tomorrow. One boss will be heading to Tucson; another boss will be heading over to Phoenix for the day - but my third boss is coming to Mesa from Tucson so I need to be here for her. I even confirmed with her - and yes, she is coming up. Ok then. Guess I won't be working from home!

Been pretty busy at home - not accomplishing all that I want to, of course, but getting some things done. Mainly knitting, which is the fun part. And sewing. Afterall, Christmas is next month and I have so much I need to get done. I have no idea what to get for anyone and here it is already nearly the middle of November. I will have to figure it out, for sure. And buy it. or make it. I did get some cranberry pumpkin nut bread made last Sunday and got it put in the freezer, so I've at least got a start on things.

Thanksgiving is in about two weeks. I'm looking forward to a couple days off work and getting some knitting done. I don't do 'black friday'. Nope. That's too crazy for me. I do most of my shopping online anymore. Just don't like being out in the crowds.

Having a lot of trouble with my new computer at home. I need to find time and just call Dell support - I've paid for it for two years so I need to just do it and have them go in and fix whatever the problems are. Yes, I don't know much - if anything - about computers - but I want my computer to work when I get on it. Last Saturday I was trying to type in Word - and every ten seconds or so it would go into a 'not responding' freeze mode. Really irritating. In Word no less! Have no idea what that problem is. Maybe I can call this Saturday. And don't get me started about the 'One Drive' issues - whatever that is! I did email Dell Support about that - and in checking my emails the other day I see they responded to me three times - but I don't usually check my emails that often so missed the contact. This time I guess I need to contact and wait by the computer/emails to see what they can do to fix my issues.

I'm thinking of just downloading all my photos on a disc and just leaving them there. It seems that they take up a lot of space on my computer. I really want to get them all printed - at least if they are on a disc, it can be done easier too. Need to clean off my phone too! Soooooo many photos. But I can't help it! When I see a photo of our little great-munchkin, I have to save it. Well, most of the time. I tell myself I have to stop saving them all.... after all, I'm sure her mama and grandma have all of them if I wanted any. :-)

I need to get back to work - how I wish I could retire!!!!!!!!

Blessings!