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Halleluia

Friday, March 30th, 2012

I’m always going to be the first to admit my weaknesses and my need for a savior. I’m small, insignificant and a tiny piece of this world’s magnificence. But, not to God. To Him, I am amazing and so are you. When I stop and ponder that… it takes my breath away.

Much like this song does.

My actions, words & oftentimes behaviors are fleshly. I make huge mistakes but God accepts and forgives my failings and raises my faith even higher because of it. I’m surely a poster-child for Jesus’ love and acceptance.

Without Him…..I’m not much at all.

Halleluia, I don’t have to worry. He’s right here with me. I could get all bummed out that it’s the end of my spring break. Instead, I’m going to celebrate that I actually had a break and go back with a great attitude. I want to finish out the year on top of my game. Why not praise Him for every little blessing?

May your Friday be one that you can sing Halleluia too.

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Glutton For Punishment

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

After a late night run to Indy to rescue a college aged son from a "towing"….I decided my punishment just wasn't rough enough,  I'm shopping today with my 2 teen daughter's and one of their friends.

I've only had a little bit of sleep….so somewhere along the way feathers may get ruffled.  Pray for me…

Here's a little funny for today.  If you've never heard of Jeanne Robertson, you must watch.  She has lived a riot of a life and has a way with words.  You can't help but crack up.  She reminds me… Life is fun, enjoy it!  Even the hairy rough parts!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsuSRinUnIg&feature=autoplay&list=UUPNgsjSVXIFEK0i9rN6zFNw&lf=plpp_video&playnext=1

Oh mama's.  Can you relate?

 

{Sorry, darn link won't work right}

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TuesDoDay

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

I bet you're wondering how much painting I've gotten done, aren't you?  Oh the painting.  It somehow got pushed aside thanks to some mystery plumbing problems.  We love the drama around here, y'all!  It's just how we function best.  School is out, have I mentioned that?  Even plumbing issues can't steal my joy!

It seems that our garage has been filling up with water everytime I do a load of laundry.  Probably a blockage somewhere in the line.  On Sunday, hubby pulled out the shovel and started digging.  I won't bore you to death with the mundane details of my plugged pipes…but I'll let you know that late last night, in the cold dark Indiana blackness he and our strappin' son finally hit something (ROOTS–dang these trees!!) and the floodgates opened.  Gavin was down in the manhole when all heck broke loose and according to hubby it was fast & furious.

 

All is well.  I've washed laundry and everything seems to be ok.  Let's hope this is all we have to do at this point.  The last root problem cost us a house remodel to our entire downstairs.  Not wanting to remodel….JUST REPAINT!!

While taking on the plumbing mess….the garage was driving my true love crazy and he decided to start reorganizing and putting stuff away!  Yes, he's a keeper!  But he's also ADHD and he got in over his head and had to quit (it was really late).  So the crazy boxes and junk are stretched out all over the garage.  Which really bugs everyone (why, I don't know…it's our garage.  We can shut the door and ignore it).  That job is the next TO DO on the list.  After he works all day.  🙁

I'm not fretting.  School is out and I'm running wild with no schedule.  Painting can wait…  Besides, I'm doing important stuff like watching videos and playing online.

Like THIS!!

So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.  Psalm 90:12

 

The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.  Proverbs 16:9

 

 

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Paint Me New

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

I've made big spring break plans.  It's been a long time coming.  I'm going to paint my dingy walls & ceiling.  The problem with that is once you start, you can't just quit.  As I walked around surveying the areas that needed a spruce up, I realized that the job was growing with every room.  How can everything need to be painted again, already?  It's only been a few years…

Which makes me think about my heart.  I know there are dirty spots and dings in the wall of my fluffy little secret place and that God wants me to take care of them just as much as my physical home.  But how often do I push that to the side in order to just get through a day.  Or cover up something that's ugly so I don't have to look at it or think about it?

The answer is, often.

I'm human.  I sin.  I think mean thoughts and sometimes….I spew them outloud.  I feel normal emotions.  I get jealous, feel envy and I even blow off the handle!  But those aren't my only weaknesses.  I have sinned and do sin (like everybody else) on a daily basis.  I KNOW THAT I NEED JESUS, every single day.

My heart is His but my flesh tries to rule it most days.  I'm sure many of you can relate.  Everyday is a battle and it's up to us to fight the good fight with the armor of God.  So my question to me today is this—>  Am I equipping myself adequately with God's word to face all that life is going to throw at me?

P-Prayer.  Am I prayed up?  Have I spent time talking to and listening to God?

A-Ask for forgiveness.  Have I confessed the sin hidden in my heart?

I-Imagine.  Am I imagining my eternity with Christ?  Or do I forget all about it?

N-Need.  Do I acknowledge my need for a Savior?  Am I relying on him?

T-Tell.  Am I telling other's about my Lord and His love for them and me?

As you can see, it's time to get busy.  My heart, like my house needs a spruce up.  What about yours?

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She Got the Job

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

My girl is growing up.  She's been working her heart out for TJ Maxx for the last 8 months (most of which were spent in the dressing room) and has decided that she's ready for bigger and better things.

Yay for you Ally!

A few weeks back, she was miraculously sprung from the dungeon known as the fitting room and was working the register….when a nice lady from "the bank" came in to do a return.  She noticed where the lady worked and told her how much she loved that particular bank.  The lady was very kind and encouraged her to go online and apply for one of their latest openings, NOW.  Then she decided to just write Ally's name down and watch for her to apply.

Ally came home and excitedly shared the good fortune.  We jumped up and down and then she got busy forgetting to apply, until….

This week!  She came home after a grueling day (back in the fitting room) and after working with a less than kind manager who scolded her because someone found a fitting room number tag in the store somewhere.  She cried and said….I have to get out of there.

Ding!   JOB OPENING!!  Ding ding!  ONLINE APPLICATION!!  Bank job!  Nice hours!!  Professional environment!!

Enough said.

She hopped online and filled out all the details on the application and pushed send.  Then made a big wish and went about her evening.  The bank called her a day later and set up an interview the next day.  This morning, they called with the happy news.  She got the job and a $4.00 raise to boot!

Girlfriend is jumping with excitement!  Who wouldn't be?  Banking is a huge change from retail.  She has such a sweet personality and spending it back in the fitting room has nearly squelched her spirit.  This is going to be a wonderful 2nd job for her.  I can't wait to give her a great big hug!  Congratulations, Ally!

Did I mention….she'll be making more money than me?   Yay for her, sad for me.  I've been trudging through this gig for many years too.  Shameful.

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The Old Double Standard

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Me & my big mouth….LOOK OUT!

I'm trying not to get involved with all the political name-calling.  It's really hard for me to keep my opinion to myself.  I'm not one to keep my conservative belief's quiet, I easily blab them for the world.  But seriously, I don't understand the outlandish thinking that intelligent people participate in when it comes to blasting women.

Why is it ok for liberal's to call women names?

I'm admittedly the strongest voice against such gross human behavior like Bill Maher and his "comedy" show.  His filthy "humor" is disgusting and harmful.  Women who laugh alongside him and his cohorts confound me.  How can saying crude and ignorant comments about a conservative leader (Sarah Palin) and her daughter (Bristol) be okay?  It's garbage.  And they aren't his only targets.  He loves to point out the ridiculousness of Christianity too.  He's a religion basher.

Oh and he never apologizes for his mouth vomit!  Because HE'S SO FUNNY! Oh of course, he's a comedian.  Please!  Wake up, world!  

So on the right, let's have Mr. Consevative talk show host Rush Limbaugh blurt out the "slut" word about a woman and KATIE BAR THE DOOR!!  He has since apologized and has tried to explain his thinking and yet that's not quite good enough.  I'm baffled.  Double standard?  Uhh, possibly.  But then again, I am one of those dumb hillybilly's that Maher keeps tweeting about from the south.

President Obama called Ms. Fluke and played recovery advocate for mean ole Rush (of course from the Democratic side of fence, ya know?).  

Hello?  Aren't we ALL Americans?

Hmmm, guess he's not interested in calling any conservative gals up who've been raked over the hate coals by Mr. Maher and others.   Strange how these things unfold, huh?

Bristol Palin blogged this week about waiting for a call from the President.  She also posted a video with a few snippets of the slanderous gack that gets tossed out at women who vote/believe conservatively.  It's a must watch–but beware, the language is dicey and the laughs are few (if you're a woman who finds this awful).

I'm not interested in calling people names.  Matter of fact, it's disgraceful.  But honestly, that seems to be the methodology of all who disagree with you.  Just call them a name.  That'll get em!

Signed,

One (I hope of many) Sick Of It, Lady!

 

Think I'm just being a whiney conservative?  Here's some more "comments" made by careless folks with a microphone!  Who else is sick of the double standard?

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