Adult Fun--and the Consequences!

I just spent the last 45 minutes or so reading emails, blogs, writing emails, and catching up with my amazing family. Don't ask me where the rest of the week has gone. I have no idea. I was laying in bed this morning and realized I had forgotten my foot doctor appointment yesterday and my foot is killing me--it is much worse than before I had my surgery in March 2007. Course maybe that is because I spent 14 hours on my feet at Disneyland and California Adventure on Thursday!! What a blast! My sister in law and her cousin from Oklahoma were here and I couldn't resist!! I don't know if I have ever been with just adults--we had such a great time--screamed our heads off on the rollercoasters. Plus Sarah and Kipp bought Grandma Lyons and I tickets to the California Adventure Halloween event that night--so much fun!! So apparently I am still recovering from all that. Today, I did a lot of vegging--felt great!! Even the foot feels a little better. I think I will make it!!

When will I ever learn?

God continues to teach us--sometimes I think I must be a slow learner! Today, we got a new, precious little boy in our class--1st grade. He and his mom, dad, and little sister live in a shelter. God continues to put things in better perspective every day. Shame on me for all that complaining. My problems are nothing compared to the problems of so many. Thank you Lord, for being patient with me.

The Sun DID come up today!!

If you happened to read my blog from yesterday and see how down I was, I want to say--I feel fantastic today!! God spoke to me today in church (I'm still waiting for the audible!)--just what I needed to hear. God is looking for believers who will worship Him. When we sing praises to Him, our problems will seem smaller--and they somehow do today!! It's a miracle!! A friend also reminded me of a favorite verse of mine, James 1:2-4 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." We still don't have a car, the window is still broken, (and yes, it rained yesterday!) my foot still hurts, etc., etc. But praise God--He is still in control and cares about my future! And I hope to be mature real soon!!

Saturday Blues

I don't know what is wrong with me--I'm down today. It doesn't help that it is cloudy and cold outside (sorry Seattle Howertons--I know I am spoiled!!) It also doesn't help that our government seems to be going down the tubes, Lonnie and I are sharing my VW bug convertible with no hope of getting another car anytime soon, my carpet is disgusting and I can't get anyone to help me move the furniture so I can clean it with my Kirby, I have a big stack of bills to pay, my sister wants to move back to Kansas after I've killed myself trying to help her get settled here in Orange County for the past year and 4 months, I'm starving to death--trying to be on a toxin cleanse diet, I haven't lost any weight to speak of, my foot is still bothering me a lot after 7 weeks of physical therapy, I am missing my choral groups I just joined because of the car situation, I don't even know how we will get to church tomorrow with the tiny car and 3 large adults (none of whom comes close to fitting into the tiny back seat), and speaking of tiny, the tiny back window of my tiny car (our only car) is now broken in the down position with a chance of rain this weekend!!
Is Mama Mia playing anywhere?

Believe it or not?

First of all, I must announce that I am just about the most unpolitical person that I know. But I try not to be completely uninformed. I was just reading the commentary section of last Sunday's paper--yes I'm always a little behind the time!! As a read Peggy Noonan's comments on Sarah Palin, I was reminded of what I always try to keep in mind when I read anything political or anything about a person in politics. Everything written will now and forever smack of the bias, beliefs, background and experience of the writer. My mother always told me--"Don't believe everything you read!" I believe this is true more now than ever because so much more is being written. Don't get too wrapped up in what you read--it's just someone's opinion--God only, knows the truth and the true hearts and minds of people--even those in the spotlight. Same with things going on in the world--political books are simply written by someone with a strong belief (bias) in a particular philosophy. I'm not suggesting we stop reading--just be careful what you believe. There is one Truth--no questions about it's validity--and it's still a number one best seller!! Those are words you can believe--and we already know the ending!! Read on!!

9/11

Today is a time for remembering. America was attacked for the first time since Pearl Harbor. Our generation was shocked and saddened by the attack--much like my parents generation was shocked and saddened by Pearl Harbor. Yet December 7 is just another day to us here in 2008. I am not particularly a history buff, but these events need to be committed to memory and remembering. America is and probably always has been vulnerable. One more reason to live each day to the fullest--no looking back in fear, but trusting in God for today. My husband spent 26 years in the Marine Corps--defending this great nation of ours and the freedoms we enjoy. Today was especially hard for him--it needs to be hard for us all. We are very blessed to live in this country. Let us not forget.

Labor Day

For many folks, today is the last big fling of summer, the last bar-b-que, big sales at the mall, etc. For me this year, it was a day of labor. Since we are leaving Wednesday after work for Oklahoma and Lonnie's family reunion, and tomorrow I have three appointments and our small group meeting, I had today and today only to get ready for the trip. That of course included laundry, packing, paying bills, cleaning up the house (mostly picking up!), and loading the car. Yes we are driving a friend's car to Oklahoma and then flying back on Sunday evening. While I am at it, I am having Lonnie help me move some furniture which has been sitting in the hall for much too long--I figure, I'm laboring, he might as well too!! My real Labor Day vacation will be next weekend, sitting on the deck of the lodge overlooking the lake, sipping cool drinks, and reconnecting with family--with no real responsibilities. Can't wait!!