10 ANXIOUS Thoughts!

I could get use to this whole "list" thing!
Having said that... I feel a change comin' on!

1. Brooke is thinking out loud!
2. Eating alone!
3. Brooke is putting her words into action!
4. Never laughing until I cry!
5. Brooke is getting REAL excited!
6. No more mad runs for watermelon sour patch kids!
7. Brooke is getting alot of input- you're goin' down Ms. V.
8. Iced caramel macchiato... NEVER!
9. Brooke could be "out of here!"
10. No more movie nights... need I say more!

10 Happy Thoughts!

My first bloggers list... here goes!

1. Heaven

2. Family

3. Chocolate- in most any form!

4. Coffee- hot or iced!

5. New CD

6. (Me) Pets

7. Movies

8. New pajamas

9. Clean sheets

Last but not least... 10. Pedicure

Every Dog has its day!

Ain't it the truth! I think I'm having mine today! I feel down and out and definitely looking the part... ugh!

(did I mention NO make-up... what was I thinking?)

Anywho! As an added bonus the weather isn't doing a thing to "snap me out of this" it's a dreary,dreary day! I feel guilty even thinking that let alone actually saying it... outloud, online.. for the masses to read. (all 9 of them-ha!)

Every day God gives us, every breath he allows us to take is a blessing and a good day...nevertheless, we all have our days! Sooo, come on sunshine, euphoria, cheer, joyful bliss... hit me with your best shot! :)

" Everyday may not be good but there's something good in every day"

(I think Brooke said that!)

Misery loves company...not!

We always hear these lil' sayings that do and don't make sense to us. ONE that I can't grasp is "misery loves company". If you're miserable I don't think you want any company. I don't think your company wants to be miserable either! I also haven't had my "ship to come in" BUT that's life!

April showers bring May flowers...

Gerber Daisies! What better way to bring in MAY! I planted flowers today- all sorts of flowers... I love this time of year. I thank God the rain came AFTER the planting!

Family and God

Been thinkin' about family and God. I don't know how anyone gets through this life without them. Family- we're born into- no choice, no choosing but had I been able to choose I wouldn't change a thing. God is a choice and clearly one that we all need to make- a choice I have come to think of as being yes, no or maybe. I think we can choose to be a christian full time OR part time, even none of the time. Not a good decision but it happens. I don't know how that works for them.

We all have our moments-our blowups or fits -that's understandable we're human and we were born with a sinful nature. BUT how often can we do that and NOT fall into the part time category. For some we are just as guilty as taking a fit because we think by claming up and giving the silent treatment we will get our way... punishing the ones that WE think are in the wrong.

All this thinking has got me thinking about.. ME! I go to church, read my bible, pray for myself, my family and the well being of others but does my light shine? Do my actions speak louder than words. If we send out 2 different messages- most will believe the nonverbal one over the verbal.

My daughter teaches 2nd grade and she said the most wonderful thing about the other 2nd grade teacher she shares an office with. It suppose to have rained yesterday and I made the comment that the rain had held off and Brooke said I knew it would.. Joan was praying it would. Brooke didn't have a doubt that Joan's prayers were heard.

In my mind I start going down the list- do my children think I'm a Godly Mother, what about my Mother does she see me as a christian daughter, does my husband think I'm the wife God tells me to be in the bible, am I a good sister, in-law, friend and the list goes on and on. If only we really knew how others saw us. Just knowing they sincerely thought God hears my prayers would be enough for me.

I love my family and God more than anything - a very verbal statement coming FROM ME. Lord, I hope and pray that others see that IN ME.

1 John 3:18

Boat Outing!

I haven't blogged in a bit- shame on me! Brooke is such the blogger- you go sis! Jeff and I took our first boat ride with our boys on their new SeaRay boat... it's great!


Now, for them this is HUGE. They are savers and this decision was a biggie- one I'm glad they made! It was a beautiful day - perfect and we loved it. The only thing missing was Brooke and Traci. So this shout out goes to you boys... anytime you need passengers "we're in!" About the 5.00 per person fee... riiight... that's not going to work for me.. ha! :)