What's love got to do with it?

Hello again,

My husband sent me the picture you see below.  Yes, it is a BBQ grill sitting on top of walker.  The person who the walker belongs to was waiting for a bus to take him to the Labor Day BBQ at a friend's/relative's home.   When I first saw the picture, I asked my husband, "Wasn't there anyone at his destination with a car that could bring the man and the BBQ grill to the event?"   My husband's response was, "that's what I want to know."

I know this story could be considered here say.  I don't have all the facts and I'm sure there is much more going on that the small bit that I've been privileged to know, but...... and there is almost always a "but" in these situations,  when people look out for one another, someone isn't left trying to catch a but with a walker and carrying a BBQ grill.

Now it is true that, perhaps none of his friends nor family could have access to the use of a car.  But, where we live, it is highly unlikely.  The gentleman should be commended for working things out on his own.  He wasn't going to let a lack of personal transportation slow him down.  But, I still say a little love from friends and/or family would have gone a long way.

The Apostle Paul wrote in Galatians 5:22 NIV-   But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.   We should all remember to show, love, kindness and goodness, just as Jesus Christ taught.   Only good things are gained by showing one another the love God equips all human beings with.

The end of Summer?

Hello,


It's been a while since I've written, but today I'm in a writing kind of mood.

My son has started middle school and it's Fall.  This is the time of year when a lot of families start new projects.   Kind of "back to school" for adults.  Get things going around the house, integrate them into our lives.  My brother's family has made the transition into our Mom's home.  Their kids have started new schools.  He and his wife are taking on projects around the house.  Life is moving right along.

I have to say that I have been looking forward to the Fall season.  A friend of mine is having her first child and my husband and I will be the Godparents.  Huge responsibility and huge honor.  I am praying that the Lord will order our steps. Buying baby stuff is fun, personally, I prefer toddlers.   The so called "terrible twos" just aren't terrible to me.  Little ones really start to develop their own personalities and the family has a part in that development.  I'm looking forward to our Godchild. Play dates with a two year old! Bliss!



Well, it's time to sharpen the pencils, get out the blue ink pens and load up the back pack.  Fall is here and it's time to  go "back to school".  I'm sure The Lord has many lessons to teach us. 

The Great Recovery

 

Are you having a season of "financial messiness" ? If you answered yes.... then check out The Great Recovery from Dave Ramsey..... handling your finances God's way. I promise, your situation will only get better if you follow the Financial Peace plan. My husband and I are on the plan and things are going very well.

There are always adjustments to be made, but it has been well worth it. We know where our money goes and we make it behave.

http://www.thegreatrecovery.com/home/

BYE BYE WHITE - HELLO DARK KITCHEN CABINETS!

BYE BYE WHITE - HELLO DARK KITCHEN CABINETS! Love the dark kitchens and yes they could actually make me change my white kitchen cabinet ways. It's hard to choose though.... each one is fabulous. Hooray for the grey!

Independence Day Sermon

Hello Everyone,

I hope you're having a wonderful Holiday weekend!  For those of you that attended Service and for those that didn't,  Please click the link to Dr. Charles Stanley's InTouch Ministries.  This Sunday, the guest was Rear Admiral Barry C. Black (Ret.), Chaplain to the U.S. Senate.   Such a wonderful message!

http://www.intouch.org/broadcast/video-archives/content/topic/free_indeed_chaplain_black

Summertime and the livin' is easy

Well, I've been on vacation this past week.   I took the time off not to go anywhere, but to make sure Isaiah could get to his basketball day camp.   The camp ran Monday thru Friday from 9am - 1pm, and since he doesn't drive, that leaves me as mom (step-mom) to do the actual driving. 

I can tell you that Isaiah really enjoyed b-ball camp.  He learned a lot, improved his game and is looking forward to Middle School and hopefully playing on a team if they have one.

Patrick (my husband) and I really enjoyed the time we spent with Isaiah, until it was time for him to go to work.  Still, it was a great week.  No real agenda except camp.

I'll let you know what happens next week.

A little bit emotional.....

On Saturday, my husband and I went to purchase a robe for his ordination in October.  They store only had the white robe in stock and I suggested that he try it on.  No sense in just looking when he could actually see which one fit the best.   The salesperson was so nice and helpful.... she encouraged us to look at all the robes on the back wall and right side of the store.  Pat proceeded to take off his jacket and hang it on the stand in the middle of the section.  A crisp white robe hung directly to his right and seemed to be the exact size he needed.

Pat asked for some help and as I was zipping the robe and fastening the hook....... my emotions began to well up.   Pat didn't know this because I am shorter than him and my face was hidden as I looked down.  But he asked me how it looked....... my response? "you have to give me a moment here, I'm getting emotional".    

I can count  the number of times something like that has happened.   Even on our wedding day, I didn't well up like that.  I mean I was extremely happy, but not the crying kind of happy.

Anyway, that one little response tickled us both so much....It was just so unlike me and yet..... exactly like me.