I’m thankful that my Grandmommy is back at her place.
I’m thankful that I have a 5K this weekend
I’m thankful that I WILL make it to the gym tonight
I’m thankful that I have amazing friends and family
I’m thankful that money worries usually work out one way or another
I’m thankful that there will be tax return money this year
I’m thankful that I gave Jack a bath last Saturday (although he wasn’t as thankful)
I’m thankful that February is a month full of fun times with friends and family
I’m thankful that I have a 1st and 2nd job
I’m thankful that I have a car that works
I’m thankful that we have a church I love
I’m thankful that when I feel stressed and overwhelmed I know where my source of strength comes from
I’m thankful that love never fails
I’m thankful that every day is a fresh start
I’m thankful for chocolate
I’m thankful for a husband who cooks most nights
I’m thankful for a cute baby girl who keeps us on our toes
I’m thankful that this winter we’ve had so many warm days so far
I’m thankful that the time change is coming soon!!!
I’m thankful that I’ve been saved by grace
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Not goodbye yet
I know that goodbye will come but for now my Grandmommy is much improved. I just called my mom for an update. They have her blood pressure regulated and she's headed home sometime today.
Yesterday trying to talk to my mom for any information was not easy. My mom was understandably freaked out and therefor her ability to effectively communicate with me less than stellar.
I appreciate all the support. I am so thankful that for now I get to appreciate my Grandmommy a while longer.
Yesterday trying to talk to my mom for any information was not easy. My mom was understandably freaked out and therefor her ability to effectively communicate with me less than stellar.
I appreciate all the support. I am so thankful that for now I get to appreciate my Grandmommy a while longer.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Saying Goodbye
I wrote yesterdays post and I mentioned I had song lyrics rolling through my head. Apparently there was a reason.
My Grandmommy has always been a huge influence in my life. We said goodbye to my Grandaddy in 2008 and Grandmommy continued to live at the farm for a few more years.
November 2010 we got her all settled into her own space. She loved her apartment and her freedom and she made friends. That Christmas we hung out at my parents and had stockings and made memories.
Grandmommy made the several hour trip for Bean and Jelly's wedding. What an amazing special weekend that was. She glowed as she watched my brother marry the girl of his dreams. She looks healthy and happy in all the pictures.
That summer she spent a week at the lake house and I took a few days from work to spend time with her and my mom.
I'm not sure when she started fading so fast but it was last year when she started to seem so much more frail. My wedding she was there, and I'm so glad that she was able to be there to watch me get married.
Right before Christmas she walked into a wall and bruised her face badly. She no longer enjoyed having a space all her own. She preferred having someone with her on a regular basis. We had another Christmas where we made memories.
A few weeks ago we relocated my Grandmommy from where she was to a new space where she still has her own space, but she also has people on hand 24/7 if she needs them.
I received an email from my mom this morning that when they went to wake her up this morning they couldn't. Currently she is in the hospital with tests being run.
I'm not sure what will happen. I know that she hates being old. I know that she misses my Grandaddy. I know that she has been ready for a while to say goodbye. It's possible she bounces back and stays for a few more weeks, months, or years, it's certainly possible.
While I don't want to say goodbye, I also know that it's not forever. These particular words of the lyrics of the song continue to roll through my mind. "Through time you’ve been a friend to me But time is now the enemy, I wish we didn’t have to say goodbye...."
My Grandmommy has always been a huge influence in my life. We said goodbye to my Grandaddy in 2008 and Grandmommy continued to live at the farm for a few more years.
November 2010 we got her all settled into her own space. She loved her apartment and her freedom and she made friends. That Christmas we hung out at my parents and had stockings and made memories.
Grandmommy made the several hour trip for Bean and Jelly's wedding. What an amazing special weekend that was. She glowed as she watched my brother marry the girl of his dreams. She looks healthy and happy in all the pictures.
That summer she spent a week at the lake house and I took a few days from work to spend time with her and my mom.
I'm not sure when she started fading so fast but it was last year when she started to seem so much more frail. My wedding she was there, and I'm so glad that she was able to be there to watch me get married.
Right before Christmas she walked into a wall and bruised her face badly. She no longer enjoyed having a space all her own. She preferred having someone with her on a regular basis. We had another Christmas where we made memories.
A few weeks ago we relocated my Grandmommy from where she was to a new space where she still has her own space, but she also has people on hand 24/7 if she needs them.
I received an email from my mom this morning that when they went to wake her up this morning they couldn't. Currently she is in the hospital with tests being run.
I'm not sure what will happen. I know that she hates being old. I know that she misses my Grandaddy. I know that she has been ready for a while to say goodbye. It's possible she bounces back and stays for a few more weeks, months, or years, it's certainly possible.
While I don't want to say goodbye, I also know that it's not forever. These particular words of the lyrics of the song continue to roll through my mind. "Through time you’ve been a friend to me But time is now the enemy, I wish we didn’t have to say goodbye...."
Monday, February 6, 2012
rolling through my head and weekend update
I had a song rolling through my head and I needed to get the lyrics typed out.
Here is where the road divides, here is where we realize
The sculpting of the Father’s great design
Through time you’ve been a friend to me
But time is now the enemy, I wish we didn’t have to say goodbye
But I know the road He chose for me
Is not the road he chose for you
So as we chase the dreams we’re after
Pray for me and I’ll pray for you
Pray that we will keep the common ground
Won’t you pray for me and I’ll pray for you
And one day love will bring us back around again
Painted on our tapestry, we see the way it has to be
Weaving through the laughter and the tears
But love will be the tie that binds us to the time we leave behind us
Memories will be our souvenirs
And I know that threw it all
The hardest part of love is letting go
But there’s a greater love that holds us
Pray for me and I’ll pray for you
Pray that we will keep the common ground
Won’t you pray for me and I’ll pray for you
And one day love will bring us back around
Won’t you pray for me and I’ll pray for you
Pray that we will keep the common ground
Won’t you pray for me and I’ll pray for your
And one day love will bring us back around
Oh I know that love will bring us back around again
Michael W Smith, “Pray For Me” lyrics
Last week was not easy. I said goodbye to one of my oldest friends. Our goodbye is not forever we have phones, email and facebook. I know that she’s still a part of my life.
I have been so incredibly blessed with friendships. Some are blogger turned IRL friendships and others are IRL friendships. Friday was a tough day. I had choices to make and I reached out and I asked for help. I am so very very very thankful for my friends who don’t judge but rather stand beside me and walk with me. They offer support and love. I’m thankful for my parents who offer unconditional love and support. They pray with me and support my choices, no matter what I decide.
Saturday morning I met up with my friend NH and we ran the Gold Rush 5K. The course was new this year and while a tough mostly uphill run, it was beautiful. I’m not a fan of running in rain, and it did rain, but the course itself is a good challenge. I beat my 2010 time by a minute. It was still not a fast run for me, but it was excellent preparation for the Cupid Cup 5K that I am running this coming Saturday!
After the race I gave Jack Banner a bath. He was starting to smell like a dog and he hadn’t had a bath in a while. He is not a fan but he forgave me and he looked very handsome!!
Saturday night for dinner Mr. Clean made an awesome chicken dish that had artichoke hearts, mushrooms, capers, and assorted other flavors, I pretty much licked my plate clean.
Sunday I picked up Girl Clean and she hung out at the house yesterday. I picked up Lisa from the airport and was able to quickly catch up with her. The visit was way short because of my schedule and I hope I see her longer next time! I had to have Girl Clean back so I got home and loaded Girl Clean up while Mr. Clean got ready for his super bowl party. I signed him up for the party at church. I told him he didn’t have to go but it was paid for if he wanted to attend. This allowed me a Sunday evening hanging out with just Jack, and we made rice krispie treats and watched How I Met your Mother on Netflix.
This week is the usual, work, work, hang out at home, work etc. Happy Monday all!!!
Here is where the road divides, here is where we realize
The sculpting of the Father’s great design
Through time you’ve been a friend to me
But time is now the enemy, I wish we didn’t have to say goodbye
But I know the road He chose for me
Is not the road he chose for you
So as we chase the dreams we’re after
Pray for me and I’ll pray for you
Pray that we will keep the common ground
Won’t you pray for me and I’ll pray for you
And one day love will bring us back around again
Painted on our tapestry, we see the way it has to be
Weaving through the laughter and the tears
But love will be the tie that binds us to the time we leave behind us
Memories will be our souvenirs
And I know that threw it all
The hardest part of love is letting go
But there’s a greater love that holds us
Pray for me and I’ll pray for you
Pray that we will keep the common ground
Won’t you pray for me and I’ll pray for you
And one day love will bring us back around
Won’t you pray for me and I’ll pray for you
Pray that we will keep the common ground
Won’t you pray for me and I’ll pray for your
And one day love will bring us back around
Oh I know that love will bring us back around again
Michael W Smith, “Pray For Me” lyrics
Last week was not easy. I said goodbye to one of my oldest friends. Our goodbye is not forever we have phones, email and facebook. I know that she’s still a part of my life.
I have been so incredibly blessed with friendships. Some are blogger turned IRL friendships and others are IRL friendships. Friday was a tough day. I had choices to make and I reached out and I asked for help. I am so very very very thankful for my friends who don’t judge but rather stand beside me and walk with me. They offer support and love. I’m thankful for my parents who offer unconditional love and support. They pray with me and support my choices, no matter what I decide.
Saturday morning I met up with my friend NH and we ran the Gold Rush 5K. The course was new this year and while a tough mostly uphill run, it was beautiful. I’m not a fan of running in rain, and it did rain, but the course itself is a good challenge. I beat my 2010 time by a minute. It was still not a fast run for me, but it was excellent preparation for the Cupid Cup 5K that I am running this coming Saturday!
After the race I gave Jack Banner a bath. He was starting to smell like a dog and he hadn’t had a bath in a while. He is not a fan but he forgave me and he looked very handsome!!
Saturday night for dinner Mr. Clean made an awesome chicken dish that had artichoke hearts, mushrooms, capers, and assorted other flavors, I pretty much licked my plate clean.
Sunday I picked up Girl Clean and she hung out at the house yesterday. I picked up Lisa from the airport and was able to quickly catch up with her. The visit was way short because of my schedule and I hope I see her longer next time! I had to have Girl Clean back so I got home and loaded Girl Clean up while Mr. Clean got ready for his super bowl party. I signed him up for the party at church. I told him he didn’t have to go but it was paid for if he wanted to attend. This allowed me a Sunday evening hanging out with just Jack, and we made rice krispie treats and watched How I Met your Mother on Netflix.
This week is the usual, work, work, hang out at home, work etc. Happy Monday all!!!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Thankful Thursday
Last week I did verses this week I was thinking about this post and what I wanted to do. I started thinking about words I’ve heard that I’m thankful for because they have brought me encouragement, strength and hope.
It was not so long ago I was walking around feeling angry most of the time. Through a lot of work on my part, and continued work on my part, I no longer feel so frustrated and mad. I still have bad days and this week particularly I’ve been struggling with saying good bye to my friend who is moving to Canada. In no particular order here are a few phrases that I appreciate!
“Live and Let Live”
"This too shall pass"
“What you think of me is none of my business”
“Don’t react”
“How important is it”
“When in doubt, don’t”
“Let go and Let God”
“Think”
“Easy does it”
“No is a complete sentence”
“Fake it till you make it”
“Say what you mean, mean what you say, but don’t say it mean”
“Let it begin with me”
“EGO - Edging God Out”
“Courage is fear that has said its prayers”
“ Progress not Perfection”
“Feelings are not facts”
There are more but these are the ones I probably use most often. I’m thankful that I know I’m right where I’m supposed to be!!
It was not so long ago I was walking around feeling angry most of the time. Through a lot of work on my part, and continued work on my part, I no longer feel so frustrated and mad. I still have bad days and this week particularly I’ve been struggling with saying good bye to my friend who is moving to Canada. In no particular order here are a few phrases that I appreciate!
“Live and Let Live”
"This too shall pass"
“What you think of me is none of my business”
“Don’t react”
“How important is it”
“When in doubt, don’t”
“Let go and Let God”
“Think”
“Easy does it”
“No is a complete sentence”
“Fake it till you make it”
“Say what you mean, mean what you say, but don’t say it mean”
“Let it begin with me”
“EGO - Edging God Out”
“Courage is fear that has said its prayers”
“ Progress not Perfection”
“Feelings are not facts”
There are more but these are the ones I probably use most often. I’m thankful that I know I’m right where I’m supposed to be!!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Review
I occasionally go in and read the reviews for the restaurant, this is one from Monday night
"Food was excellent. Service was not very American, at least for the night I went.
Made reservation for 8pm, arrived a little early(20 min), told to wait at bar. A few more groups showed, got seated, we were still waiting. 8:10pm, after complaining to hostess at 8:05, finally got seated. Not sure if pulling our cellphones out and started twitting had anything to do with it."
For real copied and pasted this.
"not very American" whatever that means, all our servers are American the food runners and bussers that evening were a mix of people.
Arrived a little early, 20 minutes. Other's sat before us. I WENT ON A WAIT AND I HAD RESERVATIONS IN FRONT OF YOU. Clearly you believe that the whole world revolves around you. Pulling out your cell phones and tweeting about it has no effect on me, I don't follow you and don't really care that you are annoying everyone with your whining on Twitter.
This is what it's like. I'm surprised that we did not have more reviews from Monday night. I was expecting to read a lot more reviews similar to this one.
"Food was excellent. Service was not very American, at least for the night I went.
Made reservation for 8pm, arrived a little early(20 min), told to wait at bar. A few more groups showed, got seated, we were still waiting. 8:10pm, after complaining to hostess at 8:05, finally got seated. Not sure if pulling our cellphones out and started twitting had anything to do with it."
For real copied and pasted this.
"not very American" whatever that means, all our servers are American the food runners and bussers that evening were a mix of people.
Arrived a little early, 20 minutes. Other's sat before us. I WENT ON A WAIT AND I HAD RESERVATIONS IN FRONT OF YOU. Clearly you believe that the whole world revolves around you. Pulling out your cell phones and tweeting about it has no effect on me, I don't follow you and don't really care that you are annoying everyone with your whining on Twitter.
This is what it's like. I'm surprised that we did not have more reviews from Monday night. I was expecting to read a lot more reviews similar to this one.
update
Yesterday I told the story of what happened to my cousin. Further development the individual has no recollection of what happened and spent the night in jail. He lives not far away with his parents.
The best part, the dog was returned to his parents and is safe and sound at home.
The best part, the dog was returned to his parents and is safe and sound at home.
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