Friday, May 7, 2010

Don't just say it, Do it!!

On a more serious note.......

Have you ever said, "I'm going to pray for you.  Yes, I will keep you in my prayers".

Sadly, I think this has happened to most of us at one time or another.

If someone ask me to pray about a particular thing, I am always willing to do so.  But, I must admit that there have been times in my past that I have said I would pray for something and it never crossed my mind again.  It makes me sick at my stomach when I realize that I might have let someone down because I failed to pray.  Actually, my success rate on following through on my prayers for others was pretty low back then.

Was it because I was so busy in my own life and I was only seeking answers to prayers that only concerned me and my family?  Was it because I was neglecting my prayer time?  Did I think that my friends would feel much better if I just let them believe that I was praying for them?  These are all legitimate questions that I have to ask myself.  In today's world, we all face so many problems and so many people are in need of prayer.  I know that  in my heart that if I tell someone that I will be praying for them, then I need to keep that promise.  I also know that I have failed in the past to follow through on my promises. 

Let me assure you that my heart sees things a whole lot different now.  I do have a secure prayer life for which I am so thankful for.  I do take the time to write down the needs that others have in order to not forget to pray for them.  And I no longer wait for people to ask me to pray for them.  If I know there is a need, then I want to be on that prayer team, seeking God on that person's behalf.  Yes, there are still times that I am mentally exhausted and I might not grasp a grueling need that is pulling a friend down, but I do allow the Holy Spirit to guide me and with that I feel confident that my heart will be open to eventually see the need.

I  know that these past three or four years, we would have never made it through without the prayers that were lifted up on Tucker's behalf.  People were definitely praying.  Without those prayer's, our circumstances could have had a completely different outcome.  I am so very thankful for strong prayer warriors.  I desire to stand strong in prayer and truly seek God for answers.  I want to be a strong prayer warrior for others.  This is something that I am determined to do. 

I can assure you of one thing......my eyes have been opened through the devastating news of my mother's cancer and of her death.  Also Tucker's diagnosis of leukemia has opened my eyes to see just how important prayer is.  My prayer life is a lot deeper and I have compassion for others like I have never had before.

I think I mentioned a while back that I have a need in my own family.....For twenty years, I have been praying for the salvation of a loved one.  I have ask people many times to pray with me about this and I know that they have.  I am not sure that they have prayed twenty years for this need, but I do know that my friends have joined me in prayer.  Why God has not answered this prayer, I do not know.  I do know that He has heard every prayer and I also know that His timing is not my timing.  I do take this need very seriously.  I also know that I am not standing alone in having an unsaved loved one.  There are many people out there whose hearts are heavy, longing to see a loved one saved.

I hope and pray that I never allow myself again to become cold to the Holy Spirit.  I want to be sensitive to the needs of others.  I am not going to be one of those that says " I will pray for you and then turn my back".  I now see it as a Blessing and a privilege to pray for my family, friends, and those that I don't even know. 

I hope that you will do the same.  Just think how great this world would be if we spent more time praying for one another!

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The weekend is almost here.....Enjoy, and don't forget to pray for
those in need!!  Sweet Blessings!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Insane Pain

OMG...OMG...OMG..

Oh my goodness.............
I would have never believed that the injections in my hands would hurt so bad.  Let me back up here and explain.....I am having some problems with carpal tunnel in both of my hands.  The right hand hurts just a little more.  I have a  scheduled surgery date for my right hand on May 24th, but I had this great idea that if I could get some injections in my wrist, I might not have to have the surgery.....

Well, I go yesterday to get those injections and now I am thinking that if the injections hurt that bad, the surgery would have to be much more painful......AS OF TODAY...SURGERY IS OUT OF THE QUESTION!

Dr. Chris was getting ready to give me the shots and he made two very important things clear to me.....
One was that the shots would have some lidocaine in them to help with the pain, and the other thing was that my hands and forearms would hurt a lot that afternoon.

I was thinking like, this can't be all that bad.  He starts giving me the injection and the pain was real bad.  Within a few minutes, I could not even feel my fingers.  I think all of the lidocaine went directly to my fingers.  By the time I left the office, my hands were killing me... Oh, but not my fingers!  Just so happened that Sam had an appointment to see Dr. Chris about an hour and a half after me.  I waited for him and he gave me some aleve that he had in his truck.. This helped some, but trying to drive with no feeling in your fingers is really weird.  But speaking of weird....every time I would go into a store, I would have to wait for someone to enter in front of me so I could go in.  Same thing when I was leaving.
Seems that my wrist would not bend enough to let me open the doors.  Not sure anybody noticed and I certainly hope they didn't.  I felt like a little puppy that was trying to sneak inside....

I went ahead and ran a few errands while I was waiting for my next appointment.  The dreaded appointment.  Had a mammogram done a few weeks ago and they called me back for more test...Seems they saw something that didn't look good.  I had a lot of peace about it though.  Figured I would be beside myself until I had the next set of test, but I wasn't.  Praise the Lord!!
Did a diagnostic screening and YEP....that buger did hurt.....Then they sent me to do a
sonogram...Not bad at all.  Just so happens, that a friend that goes to church with me did the sonogram.
The radiologist came in and talked to me and it seems that I have a benign cyst.  We are going to wait and see if it goes away on it's on....Hopefully it will....
I AM SO VERY THANKFUL FOR THE GOOD NEWS!!

Dr. Chris was exactly right....My wrist and forearms have been killing me.  Had to use an ice pack all through the night.   I can truthfully tell you that the other test did not make me feel great either.  I think I am bruised everywhere. 
Today has to be a better day..

That was my yesterday...Trust you had a better one.....

Hope you all are Blessed with Good Health!!


Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Which way.....

Good Morning....

First of all let me say how thankful I am that I have people watching my back......Yesterday, I posted about my busy calendar and would you believe that I forgot to include a very important little boys baseball game last night.  But.....Cody, my nephew came to my rescue.  He reads my blog daily and after reading yesterday's post, he sent me a little message to remind of Carson's 7:45 game last night.....Thank you Cody Joe!!  I would have been in some trouble.....

Well, today I am going to need your help.  Just stay with me here and I will explain.

I have the Best Husband in the world....He is more than wonderful.  He truly is my very best friend.

There is only one problem.....I have been asking him for many, many years to do this one little thing for me...But, so far he has refused.  His comment is always the same.

I only wish that he would realize how important it is to me and how good it would make me feel.
He always strives to please me in every way possible and I do appreciate that. 

I am almost positive that there have been a number of times that he has wanted to play a more active roll in this decision, but just can't get the nerve to do it.  I think it is because he fears my response afterwards.  Kinda like it wasn't what I was expecting or that I would be disappointed.

His decision could make a big difference as the whether or not I have to use all that gel stuff.  And, that is one thing I really don't like.  As for me, I really don't care if it is short.  I like it that way as well.  I think I like it long a lot better though.  Of course, it is pretty thick and that has to be taken into consideration as well.  Seems the older I get the more curls I get.  That certainly is a problem when you consider the short side.

I'm not asking for much.....But if he is not willing to participate, then I need your help.  You will help me want you?  I'm not asking you to do much...Just sit back and take a look at the pictures below.  Tell me which way you think is best.  I just can't make up my mind on my own.......







Long...........or Short......

All I want him to do is to tell me if he thinks I look best in long hair or short hair.   His answer is always the same....."I like it however you like it"

So see, this is not a hard task......She simply let tell me if you think someone my age (49) needs to wear long hair or short hair......

Ok, Ok.....that last picture isn't me....It is Shanda, but that is the style I would be looking at.


 
I certainly hope that you are all so very Blessed today!

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Talk the talk

Took a look at the calendar for the week and it looks like I am going to be quite busy........

Monday morning started out as a busy day....Had to have Tucker at the orthodontist by 8:15. 
Took him back to school, dropped him off and came back home.  Grabbed the cleaning and out
the door we went  (Mylee and Me).  Went to the post office, bank, cleaners, city hall and the grocery store.  Still made it home by 10:45.  I didn't just pick up a few things at the grocery store either.
I bought $160.00 dollars worth of groceries and it all fit into 5 grocery bags.....Sad isn't it!

With Mylee's help, I put the groceries up, fed and bathed the dog, fixed lunch for Sam and did laundry.  Mylee took a nap and I worked in the office for a couple of hours.  Waited for Sam to
get home so he could go with me to Hobby Lobby to pick up some items that Taylor needed for class today..  (You know how teenagers are....they wait until the last minute to let you know they need something.  Especially if it pertains to school)  Sam and I grabbed something to eat at one of our favorite places (McAllister's) and got back just in time to go to Tori's first ballgame for the season.   Whew.......I was tired!  Had a little time to catch my breath because the game was cancelled due to weather.

 The rest of the week is just as busy.....Just finished feeding everyone and they are out the door on their way to school.  Today I am taking Taylor to the orthodontist.  Dropping her off at school on the way back and then coming home to pay bills for my dad.  Have several errands to run and then I think we get to stay home to watch "The biggest Loser" tonight.  Oh, oh, oh, I almost forgot!  I have to run over to Tucker's foot doctor to pick up some heel inserts for him.  

I have to be at the doctor by 8:15 Wednesday morning for injections in my wrist.  I'm hoping this will help my wrist and I can cancel my carpal tunnel surgery set for the end of the month. Don't like my hands going to sleep during the middle of the night, but I'm not a fan of having the surgery done either.   Have to have some diagnostic testing done at 1:00  and that could last a couple of hours. (This getting a little older thing is not nice)  Then I am home for the day.

Have several things going on Thursday.  Later that evening Trey plays ball at 6:00, Tucker plays ball at 6:00 and Tori has a ballgame at 7:00.  Friday is almost the same.  Two ballgames and Tori has ask me to come to her field day!  Ballgames this weekend and Mother's day Sunday..

This is a busy week, especially when you add in your normal daily chores.  I really need to finish the yard, but that might just have to wait until the next week.  I  am almost positive that just a few days ago, I wrote about being TOO busy.  I guess I wrote that in my sleep, because it didn't seem to sink in.  Isn't it something how we can talk the talk, but we don't walk the walk.  I really do have to slow down, but what is it that I'm going to take out of my day?  Don't want to miss the kids games, don't want to quit running my errands,  I have to go to the doctor and the grocery store........SO, I am thinking that I will give up cooking!  Kitchen is closed....but wait,  if the kitchen is closed then I don't need to go to the grocery store.  That is two things I can mark off of my calendar.  Wow!

I think I am beginning to see just how I can cut a lot of things from my busy schedule.   #1.  Hire a yard man.... #2.  Close the kitchen and eat out.  #3. Send the dog to the groomer.  #4.  Send more of the laundry to the cleaners  #5.  Get me a maid. 

Yep.......problem is solved!    I can now spend my time at the ballpark and chasing grandkids!

I Love it!!

Monday, May 3, 2010

No room for Jealousy

What a beautiful Monday morning it is!  The air outside is cool and so refreshing....Can't wait for this afternoon.  It is suppose to be in the upper 80's.  Summer is right around the corner.....


Well good morning to everyone.  Hope your weekend was a wonderful as mine was.  We had celebration Sunday at church and it was so nice to see old friends that we haven't seen in a while.
The message, the food, and the fellowship was so very nice!

Today's Topic......Are children today being taught the true values of  friendship?  Are they being taught how to be a Faithful friend to others?

There is so much going on in families today...Everyone is SO busy.  I'm not sure there is room left for parents to teach their children any of the priorities that it takes to be a special friend to others.

I understand that in life competition is a good thing.  But sometimes winning and being the best can overtake our feelings and we allow jealousy to rule. 

The bible teaches us characteristics of being a good friend.  We are to love at all times.  We are to pray for others (our friends).  We are NOT to slander or tear down our friends.  We are to show kindness and compassion to our friends.  We are to put others before ourselves.  We are to build one another up.  We are to speak Blessings on one another.  We are NOT suppose to have jealousy in our hearts.

 It is so easy to want for ourselves a talent that God has blessed others with.  It is important to remember that God has given each of us a talent and we need to seek the talent that is ours.
None of us are ever going to be perfect and that means that no matter how hard we try, there are going to be friends or acquaintances that excel in areas that we want so badly for ourselves.

Throughout life we all need friends.  We need friends to share events with and we need friends to lift us up when things are not going quite so well.  Friends are great to laugh with and to build memories with.  If we didn't have them, loneliness would overwhelm us.  I believe by taking the time to instill good solid qualities in your children, we teach them the wonderful characteristics it takes to be a good friend.  As parents, these qualities need to be exercised in us because children like to follow in our paths. 

Jealousy is a terrible personality trait to find pleasure in.  Take the time to teach your children to focus on the good of people.  Help them to learn to appreciate the joy of seeing a friend succeed.
If they can learn to put their feelings aside and learn to want the best for others, then they will be SUCCESSFUL in the goals they have set for themselves....


BE A SPECIAL FRIEND TO SOMEONE TODAY...........BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS AND YOU WILL BE BLESSED IN RETURN!!

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Trickling behaviors

Have you ever experienced a trickling affect of negativism? 

You know.....a negative, pessimistic attitude that starts with one person and slowly navigates it's way down from one person to another.  I do believe that we have people living in this country that wake up
each morning thinking they are disadvantaged and they lack any kind of positive attributes in their own lives. 

They live for the wrong in life.  They want to spread the belief of the worst happening in any given incidence.  Most of the time their conversations turn into griping or constant complaining.  They never want to try anything new because deep down they have a fear of failure.  To them the glass that we see as half FULL is always half EMPTY. 

The trickling affect begins when an important person in our life, whether it is a family member, a spouse, roll model, employer or even a friend constantly shares negative thoughts with you.  I'm not sure if it is jealousy that comes into play here or if it could be a control factor that might cause the negative person to feel that they must always display habitual skepticism.  Most of the time they are already thinking of the bad to come out of a situation when you make good positve suggestions that could result in Blessings for everyone.  They don't want to hear what you have to say....Good or bad.
They are already convinced that it won't work.

Without even realizing it, this negative behavior can then filter down to those that we come in contact with.  If it is an employer, you will unknowingly bring it home to your spouse and your family.  Then it starts to effect those in the family who might otherwise have a very bubbly personality.  If they let the negativism take over in them, they then pass it down the line to the next person.  This can happen when we are in a bad mood, have somewhat of a bad temper or allow ourselves to make those around us feel that they are in a very uncomfortable situation.

It makes me feel uncomfortable to be around people like this.  Their conversation becomes boring and I find myself wanting to punch them in the face to see if it would wake them up from the horror of their life.  To constantly batter the esteem of those that work hard and are doing their best to fulfill their obligation is like handing them a report stamped FAILURE. 

If a pessimistic person attemps to push their negative personality traits towards you, then you owe it to yourself, your family and those around you to stop them right there and inform them that you are not going to allow their bitterness and their doom of failure to become a part of you.  You have to step up to the plate and allow yourself to continue seeing positive results in everything.  Show them you have Faith, you have Hope and you have what it takesto prove them wrong............

(Not sure where this all came from, but it sounds good to me)    HAVE A BEAUTIFUL BLESSED DAY!!

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