Friday, June 29, 2012
Making magnets
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Christina, Target and a trip to the Emergency Room
The Lord is truly looking out for my best. Yesterday, I was supposed to have lunch with a young girl who just graduated from high school, however, her mother called me on Tuesday night to let me know that she had a doctors appointment and that she wouldn't be available during the time I could go to lunch. So I made other plans, but now as I look back on my day yesterday, I am convinced God was orchestrating the whole thing....
Yesterday morning, I went to the doctor to have a minor procedure done. I left the office and drove home. My wonderful husband surprised me and came home for lunch so we went to lunch together. We got back home and we said our goodbyes as I was going to meet up with Christina (you met her a few blogs ago) at Target and he had to go back to work.
I make it all the way to Target, meet up with Christina and we start shopping. We are in Target for maybe ten or fifteen minutes when all of a sudden the store started spinning and I say to Christina I need to sit down. So I sit down on the floor at the edge of the card isle. I sit there for a few minutes and think I am starting to feel better when all of a sudden, I start to feel like I am going to pass out. Christina goes to get me a bottle of water, when she returns I sip some of the water as she fans me (at that time I feel hot). Anyway, we decide that maybe we should call for help.
To cut a long story short, I ended up being transported to the Emergency Room. They never could find out what was wrong with me but I was able to get discharged and returned home. Christina called my husband who was freaking out and rushed home as soon as he could. While Christina, waited with me for my darling husband to get home, we sat and had great conversation and looked at videos, and books.
So here is why I truly believe God orchestrated this thing, had I been with the high school graduate, I wouldn't have had a way home as she does not have a car or a drivers license. I don't think she would have been able to handle all of the "Fun" that was experienced by all yesterday. Christina, on the other hand, remained calmed, prayed for and with me and was able to leave a message for my husband since I was in no shape or form capable of doing myself. Christina was able to drive me home and keep me company both at the emergency room and home. I was able to share some videos and books with Christina.
At the end of the day, it was God, my husband and Christina that were with me when I needed them the most. I love them.
Yesterday morning, I went to the doctor to have a minor procedure done. I left the office and drove home. My wonderful husband surprised me and came home for lunch so we went to lunch together. We got back home and we said our goodbyes as I was going to meet up with Christina (you met her a few blogs ago) at Target and he had to go back to work.
I make it all the way to Target, meet up with Christina and we start shopping. We are in Target for maybe ten or fifteen minutes when all of a sudden the store started spinning and I say to Christina I need to sit down. So I sit down on the floor at the edge of the card isle. I sit there for a few minutes and think I am starting to feel better when all of a sudden, I start to feel like I am going to pass out. Christina goes to get me a bottle of water, when she returns I sip some of the water as she fans me (at that time I feel hot). Anyway, we decide that maybe we should call for help.
To cut a long story short, I ended up being transported to the Emergency Room. They never could find out what was wrong with me but I was able to get discharged and returned home. Christina called my husband who was freaking out and rushed home as soon as he could. While Christina, waited with me for my darling husband to get home, we sat and had great conversation and looked at videos, and books.
So here is why I truly believe God orchestrated this thing, had I been with the high school graduate, I wouldn't have had a way home as she does not have a car or a drivers license. I don't think she would have been able to handle all of the "Fun" that was experienced by all yesterday. Christina, on the other hand, remained calmed, prayed for and with me and was able to leave a message for my husband since I was in no shape or form capable of doing myself. Christina was able to drive me home and keep me company both at the emergency room and home. I was able to share some videos and books with Christina.
At the end of the day, it was God, my husband and Christina that were with me when I needed them the most. I love them.
"Just Stop and Think"
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
June 27, 2012 Thought for the day
God always has something for you, a key for every problem, a light for every shadow, a relief for every sorrow and a plan for every tomorrow.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Awake in the middle of the night...
So as you all know (but more so for the new readers) whenever I talk about those that are close to my heart, I change their name to protect their identity. So with that said, let me tell you about the experience I had last night.
For the past few days I have been waking up in the middle of the night for two or three hours at a time. I pray, make mental to-do-list, ponder blog post ideas, and even have text message conversations with family and friends. Usually, I am frustrated because after doing all of that I still am wide awake and am unable to fall back asleep.
However, last night was different. I woke up like usual around midnight and decided that I would send a text message to my "Gerber Daisy". I asked her if she had completed her quizzes and if she was still up by chance to talk with me till I fell asleep again. She replies, that she had totally forgotten about the quizzes.
While having a conversation with "Gerber Daisy", I started another text conversation with my "cousin, the Preacher" (he is a friend from my college days, we adopted each other as cousins). Anyway, in the middle of the conversation, I tell him that I stalk his blog. He then tells me that he has been trying to figure out who that was.
So last nights, random hours of lack of sleep provided very positive. I helped my "gerber daisy"out and gained a new reader. LOL
For the past few days I have been waking up in the middle of the night for two or three hours at a time. I pray, make mental to-do-list, ponder blog post ideas, and even have text message conversations with family and friends. Usually, I am frustrated because after doing all of that I still am wide awake and am unable to fall back asleep.
However, last night was different. I woke up like usual around midnight and decided that I would send a text message to my "Gerber Daisy". I asked her if she had completed her quizzes and if she was still up by chance to talk with me till I fell asleep again. She replies, that she had totally forgotten about the quizzes.
While having a conversation with "Gerber Daisy", I started another text conversation with my "cousin, the Preacher" (he is a friend from my college days, we adopted each other as cousins). Anyway, in the middle of the conversation, I tell him that I stalk his blog. He then tells me that he has been trying to figure out who that was.
So last nights, random hours of lack of sleep provided very positive. I helped my "gerber daisy"out and gained a new reader. LOL
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
June 19, 2012 Thought for the day
I can't say that this is always true in my experience but in some cases this is true and good advice.
"Remember, you can't reach for what's in front of you until you let go of what's behind you." ~~Author Unknown
"Remember, you can't reach for what's in front of you until you let go of what's behind you." ~~Author Unknown
Friday, June 15, 2012
June 15, 2012 Thought For the Day
I was talking to my "Gerber Daisy" (you might remember her from a previous post) this morning and telling her that I think that I should start doing a thought for the day on my blog. She thought it was a good idea. So this will be my first thought for the day. But I should give you all a disclaimer, as you know I am not very good at posting something on a daily basis so please don't expect a thought for the day on a daily basis. I do, however, promise that as I come up with them or see them I will add it to my blog so that you have your thought for day. Is that ok with you all? Without further ado, here is your thought of the day for June 15, 2012.
Sometimes all you can do is not think, not wonder, not imagine, not obsess. Just breathe, and have faith that everything will work out for the best.
Sometimes all you can do is not think, not wonder, not imagine, not obsess. Just breathe, and have faith that everything will work out for the best.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
*Christina*
This blog is about a person I just met a few months ago. I have changed her name to honor her privacy. I will call her Christina. I met her at a conference this past April. We were waiting for the program to start. We had a short conversation and exchanged numbers and said we would keep in contact. Over the next several weeks we would exchange texts and try to set up a meeting time. Well we finally were able to meet up this past weekend and what a delightful time I had with her.
Christina took my husband and I on a tour of downtown. It was so much fun and I learned about new places I can try in my new home state. Anyway as we spent the next few hours together, Christina shared her story with me. She truly inspired me. Christina is such a sweet, gentle, genuine, and kind person. She has such a beautiful spirit about her and personality. I am looking forward to getting to know her more. She is currently battling breast cancer (at such a young age) but has such a positive attitude towards it. She also shared with me that she is a new christian and her love for God and excitement for where God is leading her.
Something she said to me that has made me work on changing my perspective in life was that she has found her cancer to be a blessing in many ways.
How many of us have had a diagnosis that shattered our world and instead of seeing the blessing we see a curse and fall into a dark mood? How many times do we look at a situation in our life that we deem as a negative or a curse and can honestly say its a blessing? How many times do the people around us make us feel like we need to lose hope or find a reason for hope? I know in my life I don't always find the positive things in my negative situations. I try to but sometimes it just seems so dark. Here it is, this beautiful young woman has had a dark cloud come over her and yet she is able to walk with her head held hi and a huge gorgeous smile on her face. Truly an inspiration. She has taken life by the horns with God carrying her through and has embraced her new walk of life. I hope that as I continue to learn and grow in life that I am able to remember to hold me head up high, keep a smile on my face and turn to God to work it all out for me.
Anyway, my dear readers, I know a few of you have prayed along the way with me so I ask you now that if you have a chance and remember my friend Christina that you pray for her and ask God to continue to heal her and/or keep her positive outlook. In either case God's will be done...Thank you I truly appreciate it.
Christina took my husband and I on a tour of downtown. It was so much fun and I learned about new places I can try in my new home state. Anyway as we spent the next few hours together, Christina shared her story with me. She truly inspired me. Christina is such a sweet, gentle, genuine, and kind person. She has such a beautiful spirit about her and personality. I am looking forward to getting to know her more. She is currently battling breast cancer (at such a young age) but has such a positive attitude towards it. She also shared with me that she is a new christian and her love for God and excitement for where God is leading her.
Something she said to me that has made me work on changing my perspective in life was that she has found her cancer to be a blessing in many ways.
How many of us have had a diagnosis that shattered our world and instead of seeing the blessing we see a curse and fall into a dark mood? How many times do we look at a situation in our life that we deem as a negative or a curse and can honestly say its a blessing? How many times do the people around us make us feel like we need to lose hope or find a reason for hope? I know in my life I don't always find the positive things in my negative situations. I try to but sometimes it just seems so dark. Here it is, this beautiful young woman has had a dark cloud come over her and yet she is able to walk with her head held hi and a huge gorgeous smile on her face. Truly an inspiration. She has taken life by the horns with God carrying her through and has embraced her new walk of life. I hope that as I continue to learn and grow in life that I am able to remember to hold me head up high, keep a smile on my face and turn to God to work it all out for me.
Anyway, my dear readers, I know a few of you have prayed along the way with me so I ask you now that if you have a chance and remember my friend Christina that you pray for her and ask God to continue to heal her and/or keep her positive outlook. In either case God's will be done...Thank you I truly appreciate it.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Things I have learned from children
I recently started working with children (6 weeks to age 2) again and these are just a few of the lessons I have learned (please keep in mind this is very general). I have taken my observation of these children and compared it to my daily life and my relationship with God...
- Children generally enjoy and need to be held. (I need to be held at times, but above all do I let God hold me?)
- Children generally love everyone. (Do I take the time to love those around me or the people I meet on a daily basis).
- When a child is in need of something they go to the adult reach out their hand and in their little way ask for help. (Do I go to God when I need help? Do I remember to reach my hand out to Him and ask for help or do I try to solve my problems on my own?)
- Children generally want to help you with whatever you are doing. (Do I take the time to help others?)
- Children love hugs. (I love hugs, do I give them out especially when needed? Do I get hugged when I need it the most?)
- Children are generally and genuinely happy with life. (Despite my issues, do I let myself be generally and genuinely happy? Things could always be worse so I need to remember to be positive and happy.)
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