Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Almost Here......
This has been the most fun.
I have posted on Twitter.
I posted on Facebook and even on the sidebar here.
NOVEMBER 1st is coming!!!!!!!
I have had several ask me..."What's up?"
Now, if I told everyone, that wouldn't be a surprise now would it?
Right now I believe that only my Hubby knows what is coming and he won't tell!
No, I won't give you any hints.
No, I won't send you an e-mail
No, I won't text you either or send you a Tweet.
You will just have to wait and see what's coming........
Any guesses?????
Any thoughts or ideas??????
Most of you will not be shocked.
If you know me at all, you probably have an idea anyway.
I'm so excited I could bust!!!!!!!!
Not much longer.............
I have posted on Twitter.
I posted on Facebook and even on the sidebar here.
NOVEMBER 1st is coming!!!!!!!
I have had several ask me..."What's up?"
Now, if I told everyone, that wouldn't be a surprise now would it?
Right now I believe that only my Hubby knows what is coming and he won't tell!
No, I won't give you any hints.
No, I won't send you an e-mail
No, I won't text you either or send you a Tweet.
You will just have to wait and see what's coming........
Any guesses?????
Any thoughts or ideas??????
Most of you will not be shocked.
If you know me at all, you probably have an idea anyway.
I'm so excited I could bust!!!!!!!!
Not much longer.............
Friday, October 28, 2011
Writing Continued.....
Now before everyone starts having a fit...I am not quiting my job. I'm not even thinking it. I just like to write. I have a great friend named Peggy and another named Marsha that have always encouraged me to journal. WRITE IT DOWN!!! Well, that is what I do. I LOVE IT!!!! Yes, and even some of my blog post are just an example of what you might find in my journal. Sometimes things are a bit to personal so you won't find them here.
What about life experience? Have you experienced something in your life that you never saw coming? Something that shook you to your core and wondered "What in the world is happening?" Oh, I have!!!!! Life is not a bed a roses and He never promised us an easy life! He did promise that He would never leave or forsake us. He promised that He would walk through the fire and the flood with us. He would lift our chins as only He can. He would love us unconditionally! So what have you experienced? What is an experience where you can look back on it now and think "Praise Jesus, He brought me through and this is what He showed me and taught me." Those are the things that we like to put on a mask and NEVER tell anyone about. We go through life acting as if things are just wonderful and on the inside, we feel like we are totally drowning. We would never take off that mask and be transparent! Heaven forbid that we do such a thing! Yet, most of the time, we have those close friends that would come along side and pray with us, direct us to the Word, encourage us and listen. We all have those kinds of friends. Some may have MANY and some may have just 1 or 2 but we have them. We never know that if we would share, there may have been someone that has been there and can encourage us and we can see what the Lord did in their life.
This is obviously turning into an entry so please allow me to share a couple of experiences that I have had.
-Infertility
-Adoption of "The Older Child"
-Being Obese
-Miscarriage
-Divorce
-Rebellion
-Healing of hurts
-Loneliness
-Financial Issues
-Surprise Pregnancy
-Re-married
-Teenagers
-Father with Open Heart Surgery
-Mom diagnosed with Breast Cancer twice
-Loss of a job after almost 15 years with the same company
-Rebellious Child
-Friends diagnosed with "incurable" diseases
-Friends leaving for the mission field. Feeling lost without them.
Now, someone may look at such a list and think......Are you bragging? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!!!! I am making the point that I can stand on this side of these experiences and say PRAISE JESUS!!!! LOOK WHAT HE BROUGHT ME THROUGH!!!!!! Now, everyone that I go to church with probably knows most of this. Most that read this blog probably already know but some may not. Yet, I know without a shadow of a doubt when someone is talking about one of these trials in there life, I can say "Yes, I understand, I have been there and I can pray from experience. Let me tell you what He taught me...."
Well, there you have it. Now the question is for you. What has He brought you through? What did He teach you? Are you still in the middle of it? How can I pray for you? For sure something for you to ponder today. The comment section is open and unlimited.....feel free to share!!!!!!! I would love to hear!!!!!
Thanks for pondering today!!!!!!
Pam
PS- My 10 Attitude of Gratitude are the experiences listed above!!!!
What about life experience? Have you experienced something in your life that you never saw coming? Something that shook you to your core and wondered "What in the world is happening?" Oh, I have!!!!! Life is not a bed a roses and He never promised us an easy life! He did promise that He would never leave or forsake us. He promised that He would walk through the fire and the flood with us. He would lift our chins as only He can. He would love us unconditionally! So what have you experienced? What is an experience where you can look back on it now and think "Praise Jesus, He brought me through and this is what He showed me and taught me." Those are the things that we like to put on a mask and NEVER tell anyone about. We go through life acting as if things are just wonderful and on the inside, we feel like we are totally drowning. We would never take off that mask and be transparent! Heaven forbid that we do such a thing! Yet, most of the time, we have those close friends that would come along side and pray with us, direct us to the Word, encourage us and listen. We all have those kinds of friends. Some may have MANY and some may have just 1 or 2 but we have them. We never know that if we would share, there may have been someone that has been there and can encourage us and we can see what the Lord did in their life.
This is obviously turning into an entry so please allow me to share a couple of experiences that I have had.
-Infertility
-Adoption of "The Older Child"
-Being Obese
-Miscarriage
-Divorce
-Rebellion
-Healing of hurts
-Loneliness
-Financial Issues
-Surprise Pregnancy
-Re-married
-Teenagers
-Father with Open Heart Surgery
-Mom diagnosed with Breast Cancer twice
-Loss of a job after almost 15 years with the same company
-Rebellious Child
-Friends diagnosed with "incurable" diseases
-Friends leaving for the mission field. Feeling lost without them.
Now, someone may look at such a list and think......Are you bragging? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!!!! I am making the point that I can stand on this side of these experiences and say PRAISE JESUS!!!! LOOK WHAT HE BROUGHT ME THROUGH!!!!!! Now, everyone that I go to church with probably knows most of this. Most that read this blog probably already know but some may not. Yet, I know without a shadow of a doubt when someone is talking about one of these trials in there life, I can say "Yes, I understand, I have been there and I can pray from experience. Let me tell you what He taught me...."
Well, there you have it. Now the question is for you. What has He brought you through? What did He teach you? Are you still in the middle of it? How can I pray for you? For sure something for you to ponder today. The comment section is open and unlimited.....feel free to share!!!!!!! I would love to hear!!!!!
Thanks for pondering today!!!!!!
Pam
PS- My 10 Attitude of Gratitude are the experiences listed above!!!!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Writing......
Are you a writer?
Do you journal?
Have you ever thought about being a writer?
Have you ever thought about starting a journal?
Have you ever thought about writing a book about your life experience?
Have you ever thought about writing study guides, devotionals and the like?
I know I have. I think , "I hated English in school. Every paper was marked with red pen". At the same time, now at the age of 40-something, I remember those things and find myself asking those red-pen questions when I am writing.
Where would you start?
What would you write about?
What and who is your audience?
Trust me, I am throwing the questions out. I am thinking and praying through how I would answer them. How would YOU answer them?
For sure something to ponder today.......
Do you journal?
Have you ever thought about being a writer?
Have you ever thought about starting a journal?
Have you ever thought about writing a book about your life experience?
Have you ever thought about writing study guides, devotionals and the like?
I know I have. I think , "I hated English in school. Every paper was marked with red pen". At the same time, now at the age of 40-something, I remember those things and find myself asking those red-pen questions when I am writing.
Where would you start?
What would you write about?
What and who is your audience?
Trust me, I am throwing the questions out. I am thinking and praying through how I would answer them. How would YOU answer them?
For sure something to ponder today.......
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wordless Wednesday....almost
CUTIE!!!!!!
Grateful for a 4 year old.
Grateful for a 22 year old.
Grateful for boys.
Grateful for their honesty.
Grateful for the hugs from Kaleb
Grateful for lunch-times with Kyle
Grateful for the laughter between 2 brothers.
Grateful for the men they will grow to be.
Grateful for the blessing.
Grateful for the quiet times even with 2 in the house.
psst........5 more days.....
Oops almost overslept!!!!!!
Working 3rd shift and trying to figure out my sleep pattern has been a little more difficult than I thought but I think I am getting the hang of it. Last night was a 12 hour night. It was a bit long but it was good. I am actually doing great til about 4 or 4:30am when I would really like to go to bed but get some coffee and I can make it through.
You know how you almost over sleep?
You get caught with every light?
The person in front of you is going 10 mph slower than the speed limit?
Well, that was me today. I did almost over sleep which made me a few minutes late leaving. Then of course every light was red and yes I got stuck behind someone who wanted to almost come to a stop on 40 because the car in front of them was going a bit slow. It was just frustrating!!!
I made it!!! On my way back I saw why I might have been late. Maybe the Lord was protecting me. There was an accident on 40 coming back that had just happened and had I not been slightly late, it could have me. I was just so grateful. So very thankful! It didn't appear anyone was injured and I was grateful for that as well. He knows my days! He knows when I rise and when I sit. Oh thank you Jesus!!!!!!
How has your day been?
What have you been seeing Him do in your life?
PLEASE DO SHARE!!!!!
Have you stopped long enough to ponder it???
You know how you almost over sleep?
You get caught with every light?
The person in front of you is going 10 mph slower than the speed limit?
Well, that was me today. I did almost over sleep which made me a few minutes late leaving. Then of course every light was red and yes I got stuck behind someone who wanted to almost come to a stop on 40 because the car in front of them was going a bit slow. It was just frustrating!!!
I made it!!! On my way back I saw why I might have been late. Maybe the Lord was protecting me. There was an accident on 40 coming back that had just happened and had I not been slightly late, it could have me. I was just so grateful. So very thankful! It didn't appear anyone was injured and I was grateful for that as well. He knows my days! He knows when I rise and when I sit. Oh thank you Jesus!!!!!!
How has your day been?
What have you been seeing Him do in your life?
PLEASE DO SHARE!!!!!
Have you stopped long enough to ponder it???
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Back to Work
Well, I had 3 days off and it's back to work tonight. That's OK but I enjoy being home so much. Well, I thought I had better get this posted because between trying to actually make it to the gym, being at work at 6:30 for a "Health Evaluation", trying to take a nap as well, I will probably not have enough time.
Here are my 10 for today.
- Blogger.com
-computers
-spell check
-formatting
-cell phones
-great friends
-food in the pantry that can turn into something super special
-being able to share the Gospel on my blog
-friend that has returned to her blog
-friends that share thoughts and ideas on Facebook
-Little one celebrating his 3rd birthday and I was there that special day
(OK, so I had a bonus for today)
What have you been pondering lately?
Here are my 10 for today.
- Blogger.com
-computers
-spell check
-formatting
-cell phones
-great friends
-food in the pantry that can turn into something super special
-being able to share the Gospel on my blog
-friend that has returned to her blog
-friends that share thoughts and ideas on Facebook
-Little one celebrating his 3rd birthday and I was there that special day
(OK, so I had a bonus for today)
What have you been pondering lately?
Monday, October 24, 2011
What a Weekend
What an awesome and busy weekend. Saturday night was AWESOME!!!!! We try to get together with my brother Jeff and his wife Ashley when we can. We are busy or he is driving or going camping. So this time we planned a couple of weeks out and said that we would meet up and go to dinner. Well, I thought about that and chose to just have them over instead.
IT WAS A BLAST!!! Kyle was even home, which is VERY unusual. We had enough food to feed an army and plenty of left overs but the fun of just having them here was just GREAT!!!!! We ate until I thought we would all explode!!!! You have to understand, my brother is an AWESOME cook. He cooks what some would call "real food". Cast iron pans, fatback, bacon, "real seasoning". You get the picture. He made the most awesome Mexican cornbread that I have ever eaten!!!!! I will for sure get the recipe for it!!!!
So, on the menu we had the following....
White Chicken Chili (Mama's recipe)
Buttermilk Chicken
Bo's Specialty Meat
Mexican Cornbread
Plain Cornbread (for Kyle)
Apple Cobbler
Egg Custard
Of course, all homemade!!!!!! I could have just eaten the Mexican cornbread and forgotten the rest!!!!! I am the worlds worst at inviting people to our house. I always feel like its not clean enough, to many toys, the carpet has stains or any other excuse I can think of. Well, I have decided that life is just to short and that needs to change. We are going to have people over!!!!!
Do you have people over?
Do you worry about your house?
Do you worry about the kids?
Any idea's for get-togethers?
Fun foods that you like to eat?
PLEASE SHARE!!!!!!
Pam
Top Ten Monday (thankfulness)
1. Resting today
2.Caring Director that called to see how my job was going and if I needed anything.
3. Kyle
4. Hubby getting Little Man dressed this morning.
5. Kyle doing his laundry
6. Getting little things done that I usually don't have time for.
7. Watching Kaleb dance in the backseat to a fun song about Jesus
8. Kyle having a second interview on Thursday
9. Planning early Thanksgiving with Mom and Dad
10. Giving up my calendar to the Lord and allowing Him to arrange it!
IT WAS A BLAST!!! Kyle was even home, which is VERY unusual. We had enough food to feed an army and plenty of left overs but the fun of just having them here was just GREAT!!!!! We ate until I thought we would all explode!!!! You have to understand, my brother is an AWESOME cook. He cooks what some would call "real food". Cast iron pans, fatback, bacon, "real seasoning". You get the picture. He made the most awesome Mexican cornbread that I have ever eaten!!!!! I will for sure get the recipe for it!!!!
So, on the menu we had the following....
White Chicken Chili (Mama's recipe)
Buttermilk Chicken
Bo's Specialty Meat
Mexican Cornbread
Plain Cornbread (for Kyle)
Apple Cobbler
Egg Custard
Of course, all homemade!!!!!! I could have just eaten the Mexican cornbread and forgotten the rest!!!!! I am the worlds worst at inviting people to our house. I always feel like its not clean enough, to many toys, the carpet has stains or any other excuse I can think of. Well, I have decided that life is just to short and that needs to change. We are going to have people over!!!!!
Do you have people over?
Do you worry about your house?
Do you worry about the kids?
Any idea's for get-togethers?
Fun foods that you like to eat?
PLEASE SHARE!!!!!!
Pam
Top Ten Monday (thankfulness)
1. Resting today
2.Caring Director that called to see how my job was going and if I needed anything.
3. Kyle
4. Hubby getting Little Man dressed this morning.
5. Kyle doing his laundry
6. Getting little things done that I usually don't have time for.
7. Watching Kaleb dance in the backseat to a fun song about Jesus
8. Kyle having a second interview on Thursday
9. Planning early Thanksgiving with Mom and Dad
10. Giving up my calendar to the Lord and allowing Him to arrange it!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Sunday-----Best Day Of The Week
This morning was a bit hectic. We thought we had childcare at 8am. We overslept and showed up at 8am but woke up at 7:20am. It was a bit nuts. We ended up in church for worship. We evidently were suppose to be there last week. Confusion but that's OK.
We worshipped!!!!! Casting Crowns Song- Who am I. Video was shown as intro to sermon based on Psalm 8. I just loved it!!!!!! It's one of those songs that you could either do one of 2 things. On the floor with your face in the carpet or on your feet with hands raised. Just a powerful message.
We went to Sunday School and had a great lesson and conversation about John 3. Just a wonderful day!!! It is cool outside. Sun is shining. Leaves are falling. Trees are beautiful. Just a perfect time of the year!!!!!!!
I hope you made it to worship today. I plan on napping and spending some time in The Word this afternoon. I am sure I will be back with more later this afternoon. Enjoy your day and we will talk again soon.
Top 10 Sunday......
1. Pastor that preaches the word without sugar coating it.
2. Scripture that speaks volumes to my heart.
3. Christian music
4. Church family that loves me.
5. Kaleb loves his class.
6. Godly men and women that teach.
7.Worship
8. Attending with persecution
9. A Heavenly Father that speaks to me.
10. A Savior who died for me.
Ponder this!
Pam
We worshipped!!!!! Casting Crowns Song- Who am I. Video was shown as intro to sermon based on Psalm 8. I just loved it!!!!!! It's one of those songs that you could either do one of 2 things. On the floor with your face in the carpet or on your feet with hands raised. Just a powerful message.
We went to Sunday School and had a great lesson and conversation about John 3. Just a wonderful day!!! It is cool outside. Sun is shining. Leaves are falling. Trees are beautiful. Just a perfect time of the year!!!!!!!
I hope you made it to worship today. I plan on napping and spending some time in The Word this afternoon. I am sure I will be back with more later this afternoon. Enjoy your day and we will talk again soon.
Top 10 Sunday......
1. Pastor that preaches the word without sugar coating it.
2. Scripture that speaks volumes to my heart.
3. Christian music
4. Church family that loves me.
5. Kaleb loves his class.
6. Godly men and women that teach.
7.Worship
8. Attending with persecution
9. A Heavenly Father that speaks to me.
10. A Savior who died for me.
Ponder this!
Pam
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