I can't believe how fast this year is going by! It seems like it has been ages since I have seen some of the grandchildren - and great grandchildren - and I do need to rectify that! I get to hang out with my middle child a bit this week so get to hear about his family. Which is a good thing. Unfortunately, his wife had a car accident (as is he at the moment), but both are physically ok. Which is prayer covering every day over each one! But, gotta admit, I haven't prayed for vehicles!
I have my 2nd annual (here at work) lunch party on Friday. Still not sure what I will be bringing, but hope whatever I decide it will be easy. I'm thinking nachos cause I can buy a can of cheese and let it heat up all day. Also, everyone loves my deviled eggs so will have to make those as well - and now it's up to 2 dozen to bring - not just one dozen! I usually make taco soup, but don't know if I will this year or not. I'm thinking something more simple. Maybe a run to Costco will be in order Thursday nite for pinwheels stuffed with chicken. It went over pretty good at church last Sunday.
It's still pretty hot out, but haven't been out much. I did manage to take Sheeba out for a walk one Saturday morning - but haven't been able to find her ..... can't think of the name of it!! to walk her with. She pulls on the leash so want the 'other thing' to hook it on to so I can control her better. She is getting pretty big (5 months old tomorrow) and over 50 pounds now, I reckon. She is pretty strong. We've had a couple run-ins with her lately - partly our fault. We just don't wait long enough (you would think 30 minutes would be enough) to make sure she goes "poopie" before we put her to bed. The other morning hubby got up to find her wallowing in her crate .... yeah.... in her crate. He was NOT happy at all to have to clean it up (there are advantages to going to work!) and then having to give her a bath. Problem with the bath, he didn't do it until he wanted to - which means she laid and rolled in the carpet, the tile floors.. and now they stink. So I will be shampooing the carpet and getting the floor mopped this weekend.
My boss shared something she and her husband do every weekend. I was sharing about my always wanting to go through boxes and get rid of things - but never doing it because I am overwhelmed with the volume of what I need to do and don't know where to start. She said she and her husband set the alarm for two hours - and for that two hours only they work on whatever project they want to get done. At the end of that two hours, they stop. I think I will try that. Pull out a couple boxes and just decided that for two hours that is all I'm going to do. And do it. Maybe, just maybe, I can start getting rid of things.
I certainly know my kids will not want to go through my papers, etc. when I'm gone - and I don't want to do it while I'm here - so I may as well get rid of them! Who knows what is in those boxes - it's been years since I've gone through some of them!
My 70th birthday is Friday. Who would have thought! I'm grateful God has allowed me to live - and be healthy - this long - and I hope He continues to do so. So much of my life I would like to change, to do.... but I can't live with regrets. I need to keep looking forward to what the future has to bring me.
Gotta get back to work!
Blessings!
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Friday, July 26, 2019
So Glad It's Friday!
I am freezing in the office today - I don't know what the temperature is (I know it is HOT outside!!) but it is cold. My nose keeps dripping - and I want to take a nap. When I get cold, my body shuts down and I want to go to sleep. Drinking a "Bang" which is like an energy drink but has no calories, no sugar - but is loaded with caffeine. I'm hoping it will kick in so that I can shake off this sleepiness.
I learned something new yesterday. We have what is called Microsoft Teams on our computers. I have avoided it like the plague because I do not like learning new things that I will rarely use. and other reasons. But - my boss insisted that I use it to create a location to put notes from meetings. I grumbled a bit - and then she showed me how. It didn't seem quite as intimidating as it did at first. I should take advantage of some time I have today (both bosses are out today) and learn more about it - but I don't want to. But I did create a 'Team' yesterday and added some documents to it. I do need to add some more things - and I may - or may not get around to it today.
Things are very quiet here at work today. Most people work from home on Fridays and one of my bosses is still on vacation - an Alaskan cruise - and the other went to our Phoenix corporate office for meetings today. So here I am in my corner all by myself. I like it quiet so no problem there. I even took time to unravel a ball of yarn that our new puppy totally destroyed.
Our new puppy. Our new puppy's name is 'Sheeba'. For some reason hubby wanted to name her that and I just said 'whatever'. We should have called her Marley for more often than not, that is what we call her. She got the rest of her shots last week so now I can take her for a walk. It's been too hot in the evenings to do it yet, but hope to be able to get out early tomorrow morning and take her at least around the block. We checked in at Petco for dog training classes. Interesting. The person we spoke with about it - well, I was irritated at hubby so wasn't in a good mood and I just didn't involve myself in the conversation so it was hubby spoke to the person about it - anyway, six sessions - or 12 sessions - and she gave the price. Not bad, really. Considering what they would do. She clearly explained that SHE doesn't do the training. She will SHOW us how to do something (sit, for example)with Sheeba and then we are to do it ourselves. Understandable. Her conversation was nearly every sentence punctuated with "well, basically....." . I rolled my eyes. Basically. I told hubby that if that is all it is, then he can get on the ball and do it himself. :-) Our granddaughter had originally taken her dog to someone to be trained as a service dog before Lotus had to have hip surgery .... and has offered to do the basics with Sheeba. I think we will ask her to do six weeks of 'training' with us and Sheeba - and pay her to help us. It will help her too as once school starts she won't have a job as she will be student teaching and she won't get paid to do that. So, hubby was going to talk with her about it. Heaven forbid that I should take the opportunity to talk to her about it first.... just saying.
Life at home has been difficult. Hubby gets bored because he doesn't have anyone (but Sheeba now) to talk with - except on his Monday evenings and Friday mornings he meets with his men friends. So when I come home he is cranky and critical. I get so tired of it all. Some evenings I just totally withdraw mentally just to avoid it. He hasn't held up his end of his agreement when he chose to 'retire'. When I talk of retiring, he goes ballistic on me. I don't want to be home with that so why retire. At least I can get out of the house. Other than all the time I spend on the road to and from work, I somewhat enjoy my job. I like the people I work with. And I can work from home on occasion. The pay is good. I'll keep working as long as I can.
So glad it's Friday today. I want to work in my back room and in the closets this weekend and get rid of things. I'm in a clear out mood. It's hard to do when hubby is home. But I really need to get it done. Plus I have a lot of sewing to get done for Christmas gifts and repairs.
Guess that's all for today. Hope your day is going well.
Blessings!
I learned something new yesterday. We have what is called Microsoft Teams on our computers. I have avoided it like the plague because I do not like learning new things that I will rarely use. and other reasons. But - my boss insisted that I use it to create a location to put notes from meetings. I grumbled a bit - and then she showed me how. It didn't seem quite as intimidating as it did at first. I should take advantage of some time I have today (both bosses are out today) and learn more about it - but I don't want to. But I did create a 'Team' yesterday and added some documents to it. I do need to add some more things - and I may - or may not get around to it today.
Things are very quiet here at work today. Most people work from home on Fridays and one of my bosses is still on vacation - an Alaskan cruise - and the other went to our Phoenix corporate office for meetings today. So here I am in my corner all by myself. I like it quiet so no problem there. I even took time to unravel a ball of yarn that our new puppy totally destroyed.
Our new puppy. Our new puppy's name is 'Sheeba'. For some reason hubby wanted to name her that and I just said 'whatever'. We should have called her Marley for more often than not, that is what we call her. She got the rest of her shots last week so now I can take her for a walk. It's been too hot in the evenings to do it yet, but hope to be able to get out early tomorrow morning and take her at least around the block. We checked in at Petco for dog training classes. Interesting. The person we spoke with about it - well, I was irritated at hubby so wasn't in a good mood and I just didn't involve myself in the conversation so it was hubby spoke to the person about it - anyway, six sessions - or 12 sessions - and she gave the price. Not bad, really. Considering what they would do. She clearly explained that SHE doesn't do the training. She will SHOW us how to do something (sit, for example)with Sheeba and then we are to do it ourselves. Understandable. Her conversation was nearly every sentence punctuated with "well, basically....." . I rolled my eyes. Basically. I told hubby that if that is all it is, then he can get on the ball and do it himself. :-) Our granddaughter had originally taken her dog to someone to be trained as a service dog before Lotus had to have hip surgery .... and has offered to do the basics with Sheeba. I think we will ask her to do six weeks of 'training' with us and Sheeba - and pay her to help us. It will help her too as once school starts she won't have a job as she will be student teaching and she won't get paid to do that. So, hubby was going to talk with her about it. Heaven forbid that I should take the opportunity to talk to her about it first.... just saying.
Life at home has been difficult. Hubby gets bored because he doesn't have anyone (but Sheeba now) to talk with - except on his Monday evenings and Friday mornings he meets with his men friends. So when I come home he is cranky and critical. I get so tired of it all. Some evenings I just totally withdraw mentally just to avoid it. He hasn't held up his end of his agreement when he chose to 'retire'. When I talk of retiring, he goes ballistic on me. I don't want to be home with that so why retire. At least I can get out of the house. Other than all the time I spend on the road to and from work, I somewhat enjoy my job. I like the people I work with. And I can work from home on occasion. The pay is good. I'll keep working as long as I can.
So glad it's Friday today. I want to work in my back room and in the closets this weekend and get rid of things. I'm in a clear out mood. It's hard to do when hubby is home. But I really need to get it done. Plus I have a lot of sewing to get done for Christmas gifts and repairs.
Guess that's all for today. Hope your day is going well.
Blessings!
Friday, July 12, 2019
July is 1/2 over.... almost
Some days it seems that time is slowly going by - and yet, when I think about where we are in the year - realizing that today is July 12 seems so unreal. And yet it is. And with July has come the heat. I am not complaining, mind you, but plenty of other people are.
Had a lot of things going on lately. Work has been overwhelmingly busy. So glad this is Friday, although I do need to bring my computer home. My bosses think I'm spoiled. I don't know where they get that. I use two computer monitors at work, so if I'm working at home, don't I still need two computer monitors? I think so. :-) I have the two computer monitors set up - but am still missing the connector - I forget what it's called. It's ordered and as soon as IT brings it to me, I'll take it home and get it set up so that I can use two monitors at home.
For my personal computer I also have two monitors - but I don't have the converter for that either so only use my big 24" screen. Anyone need another screen? I think it is missing one cord. I think it's a 22 inch or something like that - my boss had given it to me but it was missing a cord. I've been able to work from home a few Fridays which has been nice - I'm at the computer working all day - (more than when I'm at the office, really) - but still, I don't work from home that often.
Last Sunday I noticed my left rear tire was low...very low. Went to work late so that we could take it down to the tire place - 15 pounds of pressure.... slow leak. They filled it up with nitrogen and I went on to work. Went back Wednesday and they checked it again - have to get a new tire. Got the windshield wipers replaced caused they weren't doing their job. They ordered the tire so I went back last night to have them replace it. I really like how they take care of me. We had a warranty on the tire so all I had to pay for was the new warranty on the new tire. I think this is the third time we have replaced a tire the past couple years - and they are always under warranty so only have to pay for the new one. Works for me.
We are getting a sprinkler system put in the back yard. It is 95% dirt and I'm just sick of the way it looks. So - I discussed it with my son-in-law and he is putting in the new sprinkler system and then planting grass seed for us. Also realigned the sprinklers in front. I figure I had better start getting the house straightened up (yard-wise) if we ever sell it - well, it would be to our advantage. We are arguing over payment (he won't let me pay for it) but I'll figure out something to make up for it. I appreciate him taking the time to fix the yard for us. I can't depend on anyone else to do it..... enough said.
Our new "puppy" is now 4 months old. Hubby is getting worn out with her, I think. She won't have all her shots for another week so we cannot take her out walking for exercise. And is she ever a handful! She loves coming to jump up in my lap - which isn't bad unless I'm crocheting or knitting and then I have to push her off. Her nails have really grown and are sharp - got my arm the other day - so we already have a grooming appointment for her right after she gets her last shots. I'm just wishing we could get her totally housebroken.
Yeah - that is something I want to do this weekend - shampoo the dining room carpet. She hasn't been allowed much in the back rooms so nothing is on those - but that dining room carpet has had it's share. I don't remember Marley being this hard to train - but then, I was home when we had Marley as a puppy. Hubby doesn't have the patience to watch her.... I think he falls asleep more often than he acknowledges and when he wakes up... anyway....
Well, I have gotten two emails to create 4 meetings so guess I need to get busy. Hope you are having a great summer. I'm looking forward to August when I'm taking a week off. Getting some doctor appointments taken care of - hubby wants to do a day trip or two. We just can't agree on the day trip. Me - I'd go to Tucson. :-)
Blessings!
Had a lot of things going on lately. Work has been overwhelmingly busy. So glad this is Friday, although I do need to bring my computer home. My bosses think I'm spoiled. I don't know where they get that. I use two computer monitors at work, so if I'm working at home, don't I still need two computer monitors? I think so. :-) I have the two computer monitors set up - but am still missing the connector - I forget what it's called. It's ordered and as soon as IT brings it to me, I'll take it home and get it set up so that I can use two monitors at home.
For my personal computer I also have two monitors - but I don't have the converter for that either so only use my big 24" screen. Anyone need another screen? I think it is missing one cord. I think it's a 22 inch or something like that - my boss had given it to me but it was missing a cord. I've been able to work from home a few Fridays which has been nice - I'm at the computer working all day - (more than when I'm at the office, really) - but still, I don't work from home that often.
Last Sunday I noticed my left rear tire was low...very low. Went to work late so that we could take it down to the tire place - 15 pounds of pressure.... slow leak. They filled it up with nitrogen and I went on to work. Went back Wednesday and they checked it again - have to get a new tire. Got the windshield wipers replaced caused they weren't doing their job. They ordered the tire so I went back last night to have them replace it. I really like how they take care of me. We had a warranty on the tire so all I had to pay for was the new warranty on the new tire. I think this is the third time we have replaced a tire the past couple years - and they are always under warranty so only have to pay for the new one. Works for me.
We are getting a sprinkler system put in the back yard. It is 95% dirt and I'm just sick of the way it looks. So - I discussed it with my son-in-law and he is putting in the new sprinkler system and then planting grass seed for us. Also realigned the sprinklers in front. I figure I had better start getting the house straightened up (yard-wise) if we ever sell it - well, it would be to our advantage. We are arguing over payment (he won't let me pay for it) but I'll figure out something to make up for it. I appreciate him taking the time to fix the yard for us. I can't depend on anyone else to do it..... enough said.
Our new "puppy" is now 4 months old. Hubby is getting worn out with her, I think. She won't have all her shots for another week so we cannot take her out walking for exercise. And is she ever a handful! She loves coming to jump up in my lap - which isn't bad unless I'm crocheting or knitting and then I have to push her off. Her nails have really grown and are sharp - got my arm the other day - so we already have a grooming appointment for her right after she gets her last shots. I'm just wishing we could get her totally housebroken.
Yeah - that is something I want to do this weekend - shampoo the dining room carpet. She hasn't been allowed much in the back rooms so nothing is on those - but that dining room carpet has had it's share. I don't remember Marley being this hard to train - but then, I was home when we had Marley as a puppy. Hubby doesn't have the patience to watch her.... I think he falls asleep more often than he acknowledges and when he wakes up... anyway....
Well, I have gotten two emails to create 4 meetings so guess I need to get busy. Hope you are having a great summer. I'm looking forward to August when I'm taking a week off. Getting some doctor appointments taken care of - hubby wants to do a day trip or two. We just can't agree on the day trip. Me - I'd go to Tucson. :-)
Blessings!
Monday, June 24, 2019
Another month nearly gone - and it's 1/2 a year!
I know we complain a lot about the time dragging when we are at work - but geez! 6 months from tomorrow is Christmas! That thought alone is crazy - but the months have been flying by, for sure!
Jailbreak Getaway was a lot of fun and we are already planning our getaway for next year.
It was a busy weekend - took Sheeba to the vet for her first visit. Taking her to a 'school' so that students can learn how to take care of animals - and then a vet actually goes over everything. It just takes a lot longer - and we were there a little over 2 hours - but that's ok. They furnish coffee, water, and snacks. :-) Sheeba is 3 months and 2 weeks old - and weights 32 pounds already. She is definitely growing! She is very healthy, and active. They gave her all the required shots - and yipes - for two days now we have had to deal with crap (literally) in her crate come morning. And of course because if she barked we didn't hear her, she also laid in it. Sunday morning I woke up about 5AM smelling something really bad.... then it began to dawn on me.... and I started praying she was just farting. But no, it was the real thing. So I put her outside and clean out the crate, then I had to give her a bath. Ugh. Not something I plan to do first thing in the morning.
This morning hubby got up and same thing - only he said her crap was like water.... and she left it on the carpet as he took her out. sigh. Once we get her trained will need to completely clean the carpet - or have the carpet taken up and tile put down.
Our youngest son invited us over for dinner Saturday evening as his boys were in town. It was good hanging out with them for a little while. On our way home got a phone call from our middle child that he wanted to stop by - which is an answer to prayer cause I've been missing him - and he stopped by and visited for a bit. Then even better, last night his daughter and her family (including my great-granddaughter) stopped by for about an hour. Sheeba loved the attention, but we wouldn't let her out of the crate for fear she might jump on the baby this time. Maybe by next time we will have her obedience trained. That's next.
So all that made a very good weekend - and I meet up with my daughter and another granddaughter tonight for our 'knitting night'. We all look forward to those.
Guess I need to get back to work; just wanted to get an update in.
Blessings!
Jailbreak Getaway was a lot of fun and we are already planning our getaway for next year.
It was a busy weekend - took Sheeba to the vet for her first visit. Taking her to a 'school' so that students can learn how to take care of animals - and then a vet actually goes over everything. It just takes a lot longer - and we were there a little over 2 hours - but that's ok. They furnish coffee, water, and snacks. :-) Sheeba is 3 months and 2 weeks old - and weights 32 pounds already. She is definitely growing! She is very healthy, and active. They gave her all the required shots - and yipes - for two days now we have had to deal with crap (literally) in her crate come morning. And of course because if she barked we didn't hear her, she also laid in it. Sunday morning I woke up about 5AM smelling something really bad.... then it began to dawn on me.... and I started praying she was just farting. But no, it was the real thing. So I put her outside and clean out the crate, then I had to give her a bath. Ugh. Not something I plan to do first thing in the morning.
This morning hubby got up and same thing - only he said her crap was like water.... and she left it on the carpet as he took her out. sigh. Once we get her trained will need to completely clean the carpet - or have the carpet taken up and tile put down.
Our youngest son invited us over for dinner Saturday evening as his boys were in town. It was good hanging out with them for a little while. On our way home got a phone call from our middle child that he wanted to stop by - which is an answer to prayer cause I've been missing him - and he stopped by and visited for a bit. Then even better, last night his daughter and her family (including my great-granddaughter) stopped by for about an hour. Sheeba loved the attention, but we wouldn't let her out of the crate for fear she might jump on the baby this time. Maybe by next time we will have her obedience trained. That's next.
So all that made a very good weekend - and I meet up with my daughter and another granddaughter tonight for our 'knitting night'. We all look forward to those.
Guess I need to get back to work; just wanted to get an update in.
Blessings!
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
It's almost here....
Just another work day - after today - and I'll be on "Jailbreak Getaway" with my daughter and granddaughter. It's something we three look forward to each year. This year we are going for 4 days and 3 night - (usually just 3 days and 2 night) as it seems that we can't really do much and it's time to check out and go home. This year we are staying in town - sorta - but staying at a hotel in Scottsdale. We were able to get a Queen Bed suite poolside - so we are hoping there won't be a bunch of kids staying at the hotel so we can have some quiet time by ourselves.
We don't have much planned other than going to MIM - which, from what I understand, is the Musical Instrument Museum. It should prove interesting so we are planning on that one day. We are taking our knitting and crocheting so maybe we will be close to finishing a project. I also heard that we are across the street from Hobby Lobby and Michaels so I can see us going and getting more yarn too!
I'm not sure what else the other two want to do - but I'm tired. And I want to relax and just enjoy a few days of not having to work. No responsibilities other than feeding myself, playing, and resting.
I think hubby will be kept busy during this time as we picked up a new puppy last Saturday. Sheeba was born March 8 - which will always be a reminder to me of someone's birthday - although I have never forgotten. So that will make her not quite 13 weeks. I thought the paper said she was 15 weeks, but I just counted and on June 7 she will be 13 weeks. Looking at her size - she is a big 13 weeks! Of course we saw her parents and they are huge - they are European German Shepherds. I had to look them up to see what the difference was.
Seems these European German Shepherds are called "working dogs" in that they are service dogs, guide dogs, protectors - they are not just a pet. And they get pretty large. I sent a text to the people we bought from and asked for photos of the parents because we forgot to get when there.
Which reminds me - hubby was fixing "dinner" for Sheeba last night - and - LOL - he said all of a sudden she stood up and put her paws on the counter to watch what he was doing!! YIPES!! She is a beauty though and you can tell she is a purebred. We are doing a lot of "training" with her - mainly potty is OUTside not INside!! She got me up at 1AM Sunday night - but slept through last night. For which I was grateful. I was exhausted yesterday.
Life has been so busy - work is overwhelming and I really wish I could find something less overwhelming. and closer to home. But I haven't minded the drive too much.... it's a long drive, but the summer months have less traffic and sometimes I can talk to someone on the way home and it feels like I get home faster. I am desperately needing some time off.
Hope to catch up with a grandson soon to celebrate his birthday. I miss this family... hint hint.... need to plan a meal or something and have them over. Maybe in a couple weeks - I'm gone Thursday and don't return until Sunday this week. YAY!! Sheeba can keep hubby company. :-)
Hope all is well with you.
Blessings!
We don't have much planned other than going to MIM - which, from what I understand, is the Musical Instrument Museum. It should prove interesting so we are planning on that one day. We are taking our knitting and crocheting so maybe we will be close to finishing a project. I also heard that we are across the street from Hobby Lobby and Michaels so I can see us going and getting more yarn too!
I'm not sure what else the other two want to do - but I'm tired. And I want to relax and just enjoy a few days of not having to work. No responsibilities other than feeding myself, playing, and resting.
I think hubby will be kept busy during this time as we picked up a new puppy last Saturday. Sheeba was born March 8 - which will always be a reminder to me of someone's birthday - although I have never forgotten. So that will make her not quite 13 weeks. I thought the paper said she was 15 weeks, but I just counted and on June 7 she will be 13 weeks. Looking at her size - she is a big 13 weeks! Of course we saw her parents and they are huge - they are European German Shepherds. I had to look them up to see what the difference was.
Seems these European German Shepherds are called "working dogs" in that they are service dogs, guide dogs, protectors - they are not just a pet. And they get pretty large. I sent a text to the people we bought from and asked for photos of the parents because we forgot to get when there.
Which reminds me - hubby was fixing "dinner" for Sheeba last night - and - LOL - he said all of a sudden she stood up and put her paws on the counter to watch what he was doing!! YIPES!! She is a beauty though and you can tell she is a purebred. We are doing a lot of "training" with her - mainly potty is OUTside not INside!! She got me up at 1AM Sunday night - but slept through last night. For which I was grateful. I was exhausted yesterday.
Life has been so busy - work is overwhelming and I really wish I could find something less overwhelming. and closer to home. But I haven't minded the drive too much.... it's a long drive, but the summer months have less traffic and sometimes I can talk to someone on the way home and it feels like I get home faster. I am desperately needing some time off.
Hope to catch up with a grandson soon to celebrate his birthday. I miss this family... hint hint.... need to plan a meal or something and have them over. Maybe in a couple weeks - I'm gone Thursday and don't return until Sunday this week. YAY!! Sheeba can keep hubby company. :-)
Hope all is well with you.
Blessings!
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Life as I know it...
Life has been pretty busy lately. Work in itself has kept me busy. More busy than I would really want to be - but it is a job and it does pay the bills. Guess I shouldn't complain.
I took a vacation day yesterday to go to Tucson for our youngest son's 'graduation' from rehab therapy. The 'graduation' itself lasted maybe 15 minutes. Then they had yummy ice cream sandwiches, sodas and chips to celebrate. There were only four men who graduated this date. So proud of my son for at least going through the process for the past four months. Now I can only pray he will apply what he has learned. Interestingly enough, he didn't seem too happy to be going home.
I'm working from home today. I don't do that often, but with one boss in Tucson today and the other in meetings all day - it was perfect. I am on a Board and they are meeting at my house tonight so it works perfectly as I will probably need to make tea and have the table set. Need to find out if the board members are bringing food or if it is my turn. I have a great minestone soup I can make.
Hubby has left to go to the doctor for the stress test results of last week. He hates it when I stay home - he doesn't know what to do with himself. Today he is panicking because he wants to clean the house up for my board members. I tell him they aren't coming to see my house, they are coming for a board meeting - all he needs to clean is the bathroom! Of course he has known for two months they are coming here tonight. Just saying.
My knitting has improved quite a bit - as has my crocheting. I'm having so much fun with it. Just finished a prayer shawl last night and am working on a lap blanket for veterans and a baby blanket for a friend at work who is expecting. I'm loving making things and giving them away. Wish I had more time to do them. I was thinking about it this morning and know I need to block specific time to knit/crochet, and block specific time to read. I'm missing my reading and am so far behind in my books. I need to determine what to do when. I guess when the TV is off I can read - and when hubby is watching TV I can knit/crochet?
Nothing going on right now. Really looking forward to doing Jailbreak Getaway with my daughter and granddaughter. We decided to stay in town this year and basing our stay in a hotel, go where we want from there. I'm so in need of a few days of just relaxing. We do plan to get facials, pedicures, and going to the music museum. The rest if knitting/crochet, shopping, and laying by the pool. That is (laying by the pool) if it isn't overrun by children staying at the hotel. Crossing our fingers we will have it pretty much by ourselves. That would be nice for all of us.
Hope that your days are happy and busy.
Blessings!
I took a vacation day yesterday to go to Tucson for our youngest son's 'graduation' from rehab therapy. The 'graduation' itself lasted maybe 15 minutes. Then they had yummy ice cream sandwiches, sodas and chips to celebrate. There were only four men who graduated this date. So proud of my son for at least going through the process for the past four months. Now I can only pray he will apply what he has learned. Interestingly enough, he didn't seem too happy to be going home.
I'm working from home today. I don't do that often, but with one boss in Tucson today and the other in meetings all day - it was perfect. I am on a Board and they are meeting at my house tonight so it works perfectly as I will probably need to make tea and have the table set. Need to find out if the board members are bringing food or if it is my turn. I have a great minestone soup I can make.
Hubby has left to go to the doctor for the stress test results of last week. He hates it when I stay home - he doesn't know what to do with himself. Today he is panicking because he wants to clean the house up for my board members. I tell him they aren't coming to see my house, they are coming for a board meeting - all he needs to clean is the bathroom! Of course he has known for two months they are coming here tonight. Just saying.
My knitting has improved quite a bit - as has my crocheting. I'm having so much fun with it. Just finished a prayer shawl last night and am working on a lap blanket for veterans and a baby blanket for a friend at work who is expecting. I'm loving making things and giving them away. Wish I had more time to do them. I was thinking about it this morning and know I need to block specific time to knit/crochet, and block specific time to read. I'm missing my reading and am so far behind in my books. I need to determine what to do when. I guess when the TV is off I can read - and when hubby is watching TV I can knit/crochet?
Nothing going on right now. Really looking forward to doing Jailbreak Getaway with my daughter and granddaughter. We decided to stay in town this year and basing our stay in a hotel, go where we want from there. I'm so in need of a few days of just relaxing. We do plan to get facials, pedicures, and going to the music museum. The rest if knitting/crochet, shopping, and laying by the pool. That is (laying by the pool) if it isn't overrun by children staying at the hotel. Crossing our fingers we will have it pretty much by ourselves. That would be nice for all of us.
Hope that your days are happy and busy.
Blessings!
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Always changes
The year is quickly passing by and with it have come so many life-changes and situation/circumstance changes. Life-changes in that we've had to say goodbye to a few friends recently, and situation/circumstances - well, those are always happening.
Easter is Sunday and today is Maundy Thursday. We plan to go to our church tonight where we are having foot washing and communion services. I have been surprised to note that many churches do not do that anymore. For that matter, the reason they probably don't is because people do not go. And that part is sad for they do not know what they are missing. I think of my own family and the special blessing one gets to be a part of this type of service. It's humbling, for sure, but didn't Christ humble Himself to wash His disciples' feet? And we are to follow His example.
Of course Christ also gave us a new commandment - John 13:34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
How many times do we fail that command because we are so stubborn and prideful that we refuse to love one another. I agree, it is hard sometimes to love others. It's hard to even LIKE them. But Christ has called us to do just that. There are some people who are difficult to get along with. Very difficult, in fact. But by refusing to associate with them or be in contact with them is giving them power over you. And, it will keep you out of heaven.
I think with my own siblings who do not talk to each other. None of them really care if they speak or not to each other. Ever. But they will be held accountable for not making the effort to reconcile. Pride and stubbornness is a horrible thing. I will not go to hell because I gave a sibling power over me by my not forgiving them and letting it go. If they choose not to associate with me - that is on them. I must do ever effort to reconcile. Doesn't mean we have to do things together. But it does mean I need to love them.
I had something happen this week that hurt me, and yet, it wasn't anyone's fault. It was just a miscommunication - or rather, lack of communication. My first instinct from the hurt was disassociation. I didn't want to go where I had been hurt. I didn't want to face those who hurt me. And yet, I knew it was just miscommunication, and it wasn't really anyone's fault that I acted on my own, without authority. It took a few days, but I have finally let it go and I can face these people and go to that place without any hurt and frustration. I did what I thought was a good thing, and it was rejected. Not my fault. I just know not to do it again. :) Not a big deal. But it was the first day or so as I processed it. Not giving the pain of hurt power over me. I am better than that.
I'm working from home tomorrow. I don't often get that chance but with one boss on vacation and one working from home tomorrow, it's a great opportunity. I have enough to do, for sure! AND, I was able to get two monitors to take home so that I can set it up as I have it here at work. It's so much easier to work with two monitors than just one or just the laptop. I'm hoping to get a lot done tomorrow.
It's about time to go home so will close this off and get my briefcase packed to take home. Hope that you have a blessed Easter - think about the REASON we celebrate Easter. It's not all candy and bunny rabbits and little chicks. It's all about Jesus. He died for you, and for me. Took all our past sins, our present sins, and our future sins, all on His shoulders and never refused us. He crawled to that cross so that He could bear all our sins.
Now that is my Savior. And yours.
Blessings!
Easter is Sunday and today is Maundy Thursday. We plan to go to our church tonight where we are having foot washing and communion services. I have been surprised to note that many churches do not do that anymore. For that matter, the reason they probably don't is because people do not go. And that part is sad for they do not know what they are missing. I think of my own family and the special blessing one gets to be a part of this type of service. It's humbling, for sure, but didn't Christ humble Himself to wash His disciples' feet? And we are to follow His example.
Of course Christ also gave us a new commandment - John 13:34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
How many times do we fail that command because we are so stubborn and prideful that we refuse to love one another. I agree, it is hard sometimes to love others. It's hard to even LIKE them. But Christ has called us to do just that. There are some people who are difficult to get along with. Very difficult, in fact. But by refusing to associate with them or be in contact with them is giving them power over you. And, it will keep you out of heaven.
I think with my own siblings who do not talk to each other. None of them really care if they speak or not to each other. Ever. But they will be held accountable for not making the effort to reconcile. Pride and stubbornness is a horrible thing. I will not go to hell because I gave a sibling power over me by my not forgiving them and letting it go. If they choose not to associate with me - that is on them. I must do ever effort to reconcile. Doesn't mean we have to do things together. But it does mean I need to love them.
I had something happen this week that hurt me, and yet, it wasn't anyone's fault. It was just a miscommunication - or rather, lack of communication. My first instinct from the hurt was disassociation. I didn't want to go where I had been hurt. I didn't want to face those who hurt me. And yet, I knew it was just miscommunication, and it wasn't really anyone's fault that I acted on my own, without authority. It took a few days, but I have finally let it go and I can face these people and go to that place without any hurt and frustration. I did what I thought was a good thing, and it was rejected. Not my fault. I just know not to do it again. :) Not a big deal. But it was the first day or so as I processed it. Not giving the pain of hurt power over me. I am better than that.
I'm working from home tomorrow. I don't often get that chance but with one boss on vacation and one working from home tomorrow, it's a great opportunity. I have enough to do, for sure! AND, I was able to get two monitors to take home so that I can set it up as I have it here at work. It's so much easier to work with two monitors than just one or just the laptop. I'm hoping to get a lot done tomorrow.
It's about time to go home so will close this off and get my briefcase packed to take home. Hope that you have a blessed Easter - think about the REASON we celebrate Easter. It's not all candy and bunny rabbits and little chicks. It's all about Jesus. He died for you, and for me. Took all our past sins, our present sins, and our future sins, all on His shoulders and never refused us. He crawled to that cross so that He could bear all our sins.
Now that is my Savior. And yours.
Blessings!
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