Queenies Little Kingdom

I’ve been trying to post all evening! I brought my computer into the bedroom to “hang” with hubby. He’s been in bed all day sick. He woke up with a stomach ache and was convinced his appendix were about to burst! That is, until Ally woke up with the very same location of pain! Now that would be one crazy coink-a-dink for two family members to have an appendicitus at the same time. Weird!

Back to the computer in the bedroom. Every time I think I’ll start writing WORDS….the tv blaring destroys all my brain cells and I can’t think of anything that even sounds intelligent to say. Because the tv is up as loud as it can go! I’ve taken the controls and lowered it about 17 times and he just turns it right back up. Now, that may sound a little petty to you very nice wives……but not only is it loud, it’s also on SEVERAL different programs. He’s watching a potpourri of tv excitement! The Pro bowl, the Grammy’s, SNL, Dateline and whatever else he can find. I am ready to scream! My ears…..they are a ringin!

So, I’m going to make the best of it and put away my computer. I think a hug and maybe a little attention will help papaw turn down the tv. It’s the least I can do (for my ears, that is).

One little word of advice to any of you who love to Facebook chat.

ALWAYS make sure that the person you are chatting with IS THE PERSON you mean to be chatting with!

Yea, I learned this one the hard way. Last night, I hopped on and noticed one of my friends was on chat. Her name is Betsy S. The night before she and I had chatted it up for a few minutes. So, when I noticed her name….I began a little conversation! It went like this:

Me-Wow, 2 nights in a row on FB. There must not be much excitement going on over there!
Betsy-Yea, kids are all gone and STEVE is in bed asleep already!
Me-Huh? Are you sleeping with Steve now? What happened to PAT? (Steve is her neighbor and friend, Pat is her hubby whom she’s trying to have another baby with!!)
Betsy- (awkward silence)
Me-Have you taken to swingin? hehe!
Betsy- more weird silence, strange comments back
Me-(I go into this crazy talk about my left eye that’s been sickly for 4 days that Betsy and I have had several conversations about already)

Then, it hits me! I look closer at the picture by her name…….Ummm, that’s not my friend Betsy! It’s another person named Betsy S. from my HOME CHURCH in Florida!!! OH MY GOSH!!!!

Me-BETSY, I am soooooo sorry! I thought you were another friend! I’m so embarrassed!
Betsy-I thought this was the case! It’s ok. Easy mistake!

Friends…..never have I been so embarrassed! The whole “are you sleeping with Steve” and the “taken to swingin” comment! HORRIBLE!
I was just being silly! I know my friend isn’t up to anything funny outside of her marriage. It was simply my confused wonder!
SHOOT ME NOW!

Never Ever Ever…….chat without knowing! Seriously!

It’s not everyday that a daughter-in-law can say she really loves her mother-in-law! I’m blessed enough to realize what a gem I have in the lady who raised allowed him to live my husband. She had her work cut out for her from the get-go with that fella! But for me, I’m glad she made it (and him too). He’s a wonderful man and I credit her with much of that outcome! Thank you, dear MIL for him.

Today is your special day! Every single time this day comes around…..I and my family are far far away! It comes quietly upon us and swishes out just as fast (your birthday, your anniversaries, your…life). We seem to miss out (and so do you) on what’s happening in one another’s lives. It’s one of the hardest parts of ministry life (leaving your family behind). That is originally why we live so far away. Life moves you….literally and figuratively. Now, without ministry we stay because our kids are settled and how do you just grab em up and go?

We don’t know.

But, we miss our family. We hate not sharing special things with you. In your lives and in ours. God has given us a sweet relationship that allows us to always pick right back up where we left off. I’m grateful for that. Sometimes our visits are so few that we forget to celebrate “everything” that we’ve missed.     🙁

Bittersweet!

For you…..I pray that many blessings come your way and that you know just how loved you are by me….and by my whole family. You are surely one of the best mother’s, MIL’s, grandmother’s I’ve ever known. And someday…..I hope to be as cherished as you are in each of those roles. Thank you for loving me….and teaching me how to honor God with my life (whether it be rough or pleasant). You are beautiful inside and out…and I LOVE YOU!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Oh….and if I were there…..WE’D PARTY!!

I’ve been reading about the amazing lives of some incredible missionaries…..  Adoniram Judson, Lottie Moon & William Wallace.  I can’t tell you how inspiring it is to peek into a life such as theirs.  My own troubles seem so stinkin small when I read what they did and endured for the sake of the gospel.  I am a pathetic worm of a Christian….when compared.  Which leads me to something I’ve been thinking about lately….comparison!

I see it everywhere.  At school, church and even while I meander through my normal day.  Everyone in some way or another is comparing themselves to another.  I’ve done it, too.  No one wants to be less than….so we build ourselves up.  We look at the person dressed poorly and say to ourselves….”Hmm, glad I didn’t come out dressed like that!”.  Or take it another step….we elevate ourselves spiritually.  We compare our walk with someone who’s not in the best spiritual condition.   It helps us feel better about our own complacency as a follower.

Over the course of my life…..I’ve had many humbling moments.  I’ve also experienced great triumphs and felt proud of myself.  As follower’s, I think each of us would agree that…..life is just that way.  Sometimes we’re up at the top and other’s we’re somewhere else.  How else can God use us?  He needs us to be where He needs us to be when He needs us to be there.  You know?  I just want to be willing and obedient.  I can’t sit around comparing my gifts or talents with someone else until I miss my opportunity to do whatever it is God has for me.

I want to be the best me I can be.  I want to love God and serve Him completely (in spite of whatever else is going on around me).  I want to be the best wife and mother that I CAN BE (not falling in the trap of guilt and failure that I so often do as a wife/mom).  I want to shine at work and to let that glow touch those that I come into contact with everyday (stop worrying about what the job crisis is).  I want to be a friend that loves at all times (….love one another!).

If you’re someone who sizes other’s up….STOP!  It’s not helping you become a better you.  As a matter of fact, it’s hindering you from moving ahead.  Try focusing on the great qualities in those around you….and encourage them to be even better than what they already are.  You’ll be surprised at how inspiring it will be to your own life agenda.

To get a little boost in your outlook…..read about people who have given it all just to share God’s love with someone.  You’ll see your own life much differently.  I promise!