Thursday, December 11, 2008

The trip

WOW. That's all I can say. WOW. Such a majestic and awesome city......From start to finish it was magical. New York is such a large, vast, "crowded" city, especially this time of year. But there was an air of excitement and good will among everyone we met. I can honestly say, I don't think I saw or encounted a gruff person while we were there.

Saw everything on my list that was highlighted as a "must see" and then some.
The Broadway shows "Lion King" and "Mary Poppins" were truly magnificent. The Rockettes were, well what can I say. 30 beautiful, shapely women all together dancing, singing and entertaining!

I would have to say the highlight of the trip was going to church Sunday at the Brooklyn Tabernacle. Truly amazing. Noon service, completely packed. The choir of 285 count sang 3 songs after praise and worship and another during the offering. Pastor Cymbala brought a compelling message on how God can "unmess our messes".
Terry came away saying, "I think that is what heaven is going to be like". It was truly a worship experience. Everyone was very friendly but when worship began, it was just us and the Lord.
We will definitely go back and especially back to the Brooklyn Tab.

My Christmas present was well spent, well enjoyed and I loved it.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

7 days and counting. Big Apple here we come! The only thing I am dreading is the cold. I don't like cold weather. I don't like hot either but medium is good. This morning weather.com said 31 is the high but feels like 27! brrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!! But.....10 day says might be in the 40ish range and hopefully it will be!
layers will be the dress of the day I suppose.
Looking forward to all the lights of Christmas! Hopefully we can splash a little Jesus on some of those folks and remind them the true meaning of Christmas!

Thursday, October 30, 2008

As I begin to think about the "trip of a lifetime" my man and I will be taking in 29 days.....whew! Much to do and so little time to do it. Mainly, the issue here is clothes. Isn't that always the issue with us , ladies?
What do I take, what do I leave. Seems to me, bluejeans will get the nod. After all, comfort is the key here and who am I trying to impress.......who am I going to see in New York that I know anyway. Katie Couric? Yeah, right. I might!
Excitement is building in this household as we map our daily destinations, restaurants, broadway shows and so on.
But.....the most interesting and wonderful thing yet is that I have been in contact with the Brooklyn Tabernacle website just making sure the choir would be in town on the Sunday we are there. Guess what! drum rolll++++++********excitement , excitement........... are you ready for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not ONLY is the choir going to sing in the 9 am and 12 noon service, Tony Evans is speaking in the 3 pm service! WOW. That is all I can say. Am I excited? You bet!

Praise Him!

OOOOPPPPSSSS! I have run out of time.
More later! Have a great day!

Friday, October 3, 2008

Open windows=closed windows

Cool breezes, gentle whispers!
Don't you just love this weather! Crisp morning air, sweatshirt weather in the A M and just plain awesome in the evening. We love raising our windows this time of year. Also helps in the power bill to turn off the air conditioning for a short time!

What I love is in the evening the crickets sing their songs together and sometimes quite loud! I wonder if those are their "Praise songs".........then in the early morning before my clock goes off the birds begin to sing their songs of praise......."it's morning, get up!" "The day is dawning" "get up!" I love it. I think we may be missing the best part of nature by closing our windows! I think windows are kind of like hearts......open ones get the blessings and the "songs" of praises . CLosed ones do not get the "priviledge" of hearing and sharing those songs!

Open windows bring gentle breezes to our lives and bodies. Clean , fresh air (for the most part) that our bodies need and our homes enjoy!

It will make me sad when I have to close my windows and click that little button on the thermostat that says "h e a t"........... Seasons! Fall could last a little longer and it would be OK with me. If anyone ask, I vote for fall- a long fall!!!!!

Friday, September 26, 2008

Life is short-live it daily!No....live it minute by minute!!!!!!!!!!
Our lives can change so very , very quickly. During the past month we have seen a vibrant 45 year old go home to be with his Father, a 25 year old young lady suffer a horrible stroke and our professional lives have been turned topsy turvy by the news that one of our own work family has cancer. Life is tough! During my quiet times this week I have been reading so much about random acts of kindness....showing concern for others and just the little things that mean so much during a time of stress.
I think sometimes we have it all wrong. We seem to "live to work" much of our lives. We need to "live to serve" more I guess. At least that is what I am feeling right now.

Fellow bloggers, if I can help any of you -I want to know.
Listen to your body......take care of it.
Life is short. Live it!

Enjoy the crisp fall day we have been given TODAY!

Sunday, September 14, 2008

It 's been one very restful Sunday at my house.
We truly live by what the Bible says on Sunday our house. Sacred to be for sure.....Sunday afternoon naps are what it's all about! God told us to rest and we do it! Today was a very good day for a nap; overcast and breezy. Light rain by mid afternoon just made the snoozing even more relaxing. As I get older, I realize I need this time to rest my body and soul.

This month is Grandparents month at our gc's schools. Friday was "reading" with our 6 year old grandson and this Friday is lunch with our 9 yr. old grandaughter in Florence. I guess school has not really changed that much since I was a kid as far as studying goes. Come to think of it, I really don't remember much about my grade school years except in the first grade, I was made to sit outside on the steps as punnishment.....for talking. Imagine that-me punished for talking. Guess some things never change. And of course, back then if you got punished at school you just better get ready because you would get the same or worse when you got home. But, punishment was a good thing. I think I turned out pretty good! I guess living in rural areas it was safe then to put a child outside on the steps. Not now. Guess that is why clothespins are the norm now. I figure you put my grandson outside on the steps and he'd be home in 10 minutes and take care of that situation flat! He'd just disapear!

Even though he(Jacob) does have his moments, he has a heart of compassion already at age 6. There was a little boy at his table who had no one to read with him. All the other children had one or two granparents around them reading and bragging on how good they were doing. As Jacob looked up and noticed K did not have anyone, he asked if he would like one of us(his grandparents) to read with him. K declined and seemed embrassed but the fact that Jacob noticed and cared made me proud!

That is why they call them grandchildren. They are grand!! They teach us so much! But most of all, they love us for who we are. To them, we are the "grand" parents. They see no fault in us and love unconditionally! Just like Jesus......although He sees our faults and knows them well, He loves us unconditionally! How blessed we are!

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

a day off

Well, tomorrow is Thursday and I have the day off.
Plans: sleep maybe until 7 AM. Meander our to the back patio for my quiet time and then pick up a book I am reading by Tracey Peterson. If you guys have never read her writings....she is awesome. Karen Kingsbury is my all time favorite writer of Christian fiction but Tracey is gaining as a very close second. Of course, one reason I am reading someone else right now is that Karen's new book does not hit press until November and I have read all the others! Tracey's books appear real and heartwarming I am in tears sometimes after reading them. Until the last 5 or 6 years I was never a reader. Of course I read my Bible but to just sit and read a book from cover to cover....I never did. I guess that comes with getting older and settling down some....relaxation comes easier now than in my younger years.

Why is it that we always feel we have to be up doing "something". Be still and know.......be still and read.......I am glad I can do that now without guilt. Clutter and dirt don't distress me nearly like they used to. I am sure my sweet husband is glad of that too. I think I used to make him miserable picking up after him.......come to think of it, he kind up picks up after me now! Oh well.

Until tomorrow!

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Getting started----finally

Well, here you have my very first post on my blog. I feel like when I was a child and a new fashion statement was made and after everyone in my class had "one" I would finally get "one" myself! Oh well, being in the generation teetering on the very bottom edge of technology......I guess I am doing well to be here!
Still not really sure what I am going but we shall see!

Today has been a rather bitter sweet and very busy day for me. I planned to work today but could have taken today as my day off.......it would have been my mom's 81st birthday. I am glad I was busy. Thoughts of her early this morning brought tears to my eyes. Seems like I should be able to pick up the phone and call her. I know she's happy and would not come back for anything, but that still does not keep me from missing her. The day was busy and flew by and that was good. Memories are sweet. I find myself looking in the mirror and thinking.....wow, I look like her more and more. That is a good thing, in my opinion because she was beautiful , inside and out. Most importantly she was an example to me of God's love. Caring, encouraging and uplifting ---no matter what my faults or mistakes. I always knew she wanted what was best for me....just like Jesus.



Sept 9, 2008---my very first post. "I have arrived" (late, but I arrived!)