so, here's my version (some days)
All moms feel free to sing along.....
On the first day of Christmas, my children gave to me,
a promise to do their laundry!
On the second day of Christmas, my children gave to me,
two "I'll be late"s,
and a promise to do their laundry!
(skip to the 12th verse...for all those who aren't moms and don't need the repetitive emphasis)
On the 12th day of Christmas, my children gave to me,
twelve sinks of dishes,
eleven sad report cards
ten pleas for money
nine midnight phone calls
eight friends on couches
seven loans for college
six "I'm just saying"s
five "Love you, MOM!!!!!"s
(right before the....)
four cell phone bills
three wrecked cars
two "I'll be late"s
and
A PROMISE TO DO THEIR LAUNDRY!!!
Merry Christmas!!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Laughing makes me smile.....
I just came down the stairs at home to the sound of my daughters laughing. I smiled. I know of few things that can make me as happy as the sound of my children laughing. From the time they were small, I loved to hear them in the other room, laughing together. As the kids have grown older, our family has been blessed with many hours of laughter. And everytime I hear it, I smile. And it's the kind of smile that starts somewhere between my ribs and my spine and just warms it's way up to my face. I simply love that sound. It gives me a sense of well being and contentment.
If my family is happy, the world will be okay.
My world is good.
If my family is happy, the world will be okay.
My world is good.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
No Hydroplaning!
While driving in the pouring rain yesterday, I realized that in this world, there are many idiots. People were speeding, weaving, and completely disregarding the fact that the rain was falling so hard, it couldn't drain from the streets fast enough. These drivers were either oblivious to, or disregarded the fact that at any minute they could begin to hydroplane and lose all control of their vehicle. And all for the goal to getting to the next red light before the rest of us!
As I viewed them smugly, the Lord reminded me that I am often like that. Maybe not in my driving, but in my life. There are times in my life that I travel dangerous roads spiritually. There are situations that I can find myself in where I struggle to be Christ-like. I know what my weaknesses are. And when I go into a situation where I know that I will be tested, how do I navigate it? Like the idiot drivers, just go for it, full force. Do I just walk into it as though it was a perfectly beautiful day, or a perfectly safe situation? Do I disregard the danger in my spirit, or worse, am I oblivious to that danger? If I am aware of the danger, shouldn't I prepare for it. I can't avoid the areas of life that may bring me temptations. But when I know I am going to be in those places, I can pray and be focused; see the dangers, and navigate through the course and around the dangers.
Ephesians 5:15 "So be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise."
And it's still raining. So, no hydroplaning!
As I viewed them smugly, the Lord reminded me that I am often like that. Maybe not in my driving, but in my life. There are times in my life that I travel dangerous roads spiritually. There are situations that I can find myself in where I struggle to be Christ-like. I know what my weaknesses are. And when I go into a situation where I know that I will be tested, how do I navigate it? Like the idiot drivers, just go for it, full force. Do I just walk into it as though it was a perfectly beautiful day, or a perfectly safe situation? Do I disregard the danger in my spirit, or worse, am I oblivious to that danger? If I am aware of the danger, shouldn't I prepare for it. I can't avoid the areas of life that may bring me temptations. But when I know I am going to be in those places, I can pray and be focused; see the dangers, and navigate through the course and around the dangers.
Ephesians 5:15 "So be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise."
And it's still raining. So, no hydroplaning!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Who Blinked?
Ok, I guess I blinked, because it is Dec. 9th and the Christmas season is in full swing! I love this time of year. It get crazy busy, but, it's busy with a lot of things that I really like to do and that I am glad I can do. Making cookies for Stephanie' cookie exchange isn't so much about cookies. I can get really good cookies at Sam's, cheap. But it was a great time spend with the ladies I go to church with, but don't often have time to sit and talk with. Lining up floats for the Woodstock parade was a freezing couple of hours. But we got to make one more mark on this community that Momentum Church is about loving people, like Jesus did; wherever their need. Cooking for a senior's luncheon pays me a little extra money, but more than that, it facilitates a time that godly men and women can enjoy a meal and each others company; and some really bad music (sorry).
Christmas is just a few days away. Make your days count. You will have lots of options about what to do with your time. Do what's important; to you and to those around you. And enjoy the days and memories of those things. God gave His best. We should do the same; best choices, best efforts.
Just don't blink.
Christmas is just a few days away. Make your days count. You will have lots of options about what to do with your time. Do what's important; to you and to those around you. And enjoy the days and memories of those things. God gave His best. We should do the same; best choices, best efforts.
Just don't blink.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
The Fifth Ten
This is the last day of our assignment to list 10 things a day that you are thankful for. These are the little things, the desires of my heart, or just blessings that I enjoy:
1. My 50+ coffee cups. Because most of them have been gifts and I think of the person that gave it to me, or the place I was visiting when I bought it.
2. My Tigger collection. He's the original A.D.D. character and the one I have most identified with through the years. Again, most of the ones I have, were given to me by friends.
3. The trees. My only complaint about moving to Bridgemill 7 years ago was the homes are so close together and you have no privacy. God hand in the timing of our moved allowed us to have a lot that had trees in the back. I can sit in my den and look out at the trees. It may be a trivial thing to many people, but I love it.
4. The pictures that kids have made me. I have pictures hanging on the bulletin board and on my desk that kids from church have drawn for me. They make my heart melt.
5. The many albums of pictures of my family. I can look through these are remember many good times of traveling, or being with friends.
6. Dark chocolate. any kind. it's just good.
7. Cookbooks. I love them. I have many. I can't live long enough to try all the recipes I have!
8. Shopping with my daughters. (especially the day after Thanksgiving) great times, great memories, thankful that they spend time with me!
9. Twitter. Sharing laughs and life with people I care about; too much fun!!!
10. The coffee pot upstairs. In the winter, I can wake up to the sound of the coffee making and I don't have to stumble down stairs for the first cup, or pot, of coffee.
1. My 50+ coffee cups. Because most of them have been gifts and I think of the person that gave it to me, or the place I was visiting when I bought it.
2. My Tigger collection. He's the original A.D.D. character and the one I have most identified with through the years. Again, most of the ones I have, were given to me by friends.
3. The trees. My only complaint about moving to Bridgemill 7 years ago was the homes are so close together and you have no privacy. God hand in the timing of our moved allowed us to have a lot that had trees in the back. I can sit in my den and look out at the trees. It may be a trivial thing to many people, but I love it.
4. The pictures that kids have made me. I have pictures hanging on the bulletin board and on my desk that kids from church have drawn for me. They make my heart melt.
5. The many albums of pictures of my family. I can look through these are remember many good times of traveling, or being with friends.
6. Dark chocolate. any kind. it's just good.
7. Cookbooks. I love them. I have many. I can't live long enough to try all the recipes I have!
8. Shopping with my daughters. (especially the day after Thanksgiving) great times, great memories, thankful that they spend time with me!
9. Twitter. Sharing laughs and life with people I care about; too much fun!!!
10. The coffee pot upstairs. In the winter, I can wake up to the sound of the coffee making and I don't have to stumble down stairs for the first cup, or pot, of coffee.
Thankful for People
While thinking about the people in my life that I am thankful for, beyond my amazing family and friends, I remembered a podcast I had heard from Pastor Ross about how we can treat people like scenery in our lives. I listened to it again Wednesday morning, and spent most of yesterday thinking about these people I am thankful for, but rarely, if ever, tell them. This is the list I made:
1. The Publix Employees. They are always helpful and pleasant.
2. The tellers at Wachovia. Great customer service.
3. Mo & the boys at Anderson Car Wash. Love his accent, "You will laaavvee it".
4. The Riverstone Postal Workers. I hate this place, the lines are always long, but the employees are always nice and very patient.
5. The Firemen and Policemen near Bridgemill. They are always there. Rarely have we needed their services, but everyday I drive by the station and they are there; in case I do.
6. The Kroger Employees. There are two cashiers that make my day here.
7. The Honda Service Team. I love getting my oil changed! They make it so pleasant!
8. The Family Christian Store employees. They help me find my books!
9. Denise at the ProShop. She is patient and encouraging with my sporadic attempts to better my golf game.
10. Starbucks employees. The new Starbucks opened this year. I am VERY grateful for them!
I started to make them some cookies, but decided to wait. A lot of people do that this time of year. I made a note in my calendar for the first week of February. I want to keep the "gratitude attitude" throughout the year.
1. The Publix Employees. They are always helpful and pleasant.
2. The tellers at Wachovia. Great customer service.
3. Mo & the boys at Anderson Car Wash. Love his accent, "You will laaavvee it".
4. The Riverstone Postal Workers. I hate this place, the lines are always long, but the employees are always nice and very patient.
5. The Firemen and Policemen near Bridgemill. They are always there. Rarely have we needed their services, but everyday I drive by the station and they are there; in case I do.
6. The Kroger Employees. There are two cashiers that make my day here.
7. The Honda Service Team. I love getting my oil changed! They make it so pleasant!
8. The Family Christian Store employees. They help me find my books!
9. Denise at the ProShop. She is patient and encouraging with my sporadic attempts to better my golf game.
10. Starbucks employees. The new Starbucks opened this year. I am VERY grateful for them!
I started to make them some cookies, but decided to wait. A lot of people do that this time of year. I made a note in my calendar for the first week of February. I want to keep the "gratitude attitude" throughout the year.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tuesday's Ten Thanks
Tuesday is my Journey Group day. I look forward to it with much anticipation because of how intense the Spirit moves in this group. Today's list of things I'm thankful for have been prompted by our meetings, tonight included!
1. The Eagle Glen Crossing Journey Group This group of people have become family to me in just a few short months since I joined. How God has orchestrated this grouping of people; all with such different personalities, backgrounds, and giftings; to be together to grow and journey with each other is incredible . I do not exaggerate at all to say that I live in anticipation of what I will see God do every week in this group.
2. Prayer. To be able to commune with the amazing Creator of the universe and bring to Him our requests with the faith that He is concerned and willing to intervene is unexplainable.
3. My Pastor. Ross and Amie were at our Journey Group tonight. God has blessed our church with a pastor with a clear vision and a clear message. He is such an inspiration and encouragement to me.
4. Being able to read. Cindy mentioned tonight what a great percentage of the world's population can't read or afford to buy a book. I have 13 books sitting on my desk right now that I am anxious to read. Two of the books are borrowed, 11 I have bought in the last month.
5. Homemade cookies. At 11:35, I have just taken the last batch of gingerbread cookies out of the oven. I have food, not just to sustain my life, and that of my family, but I have an abundance. Cookies for my pleasure. Just because I want them. And Pastor Ross reminded us that every 7 seconds a child dies of starvation.....
6. My Bibles. I have several Bibles, 12 or 13, different versions and translations. I enjoy studying a passage, comparing translations and meanings. Many Christians in the world today are not allowed to own a Bible. I take mine for granted.
7. Musicians. That God gives some people the ability to sing and play instruments not to entertain others, but to bring honor and praise to Him, and bless others as they are doing that. I cannot imagine a world without music.
8. Shoes. At Journey Group, some people leave their shoes at the door. I am reminded in the cold weather, that many people, here in Cherokee county, as well as Atlanta, and the rest of the world, don't have shoes. None. At all.
9. My home. God has blessed us with a home that not only shelters my family from the physical elements of the weather (more than a huge part of the world can say) but a place where people can come and relax and be themselves. I love that.
10. Courage. I am not afraid of spiders.
1. The Eagle Glen Crossing Journey Group This group of people have become family to me in just a few short months since I joined. How God has orchestrated this grouping of people; all with such different personalities, backgrounds, and giftings; to be together to grow and journey with each other is incredible . I do not exaggerate at all to say that I live in anticipation of what I will see God do every week in this group.
2. Prayer. To be able to commune with the amazing Creator of the universe and bring to Him our requests with the faith that He is concerned and willing to intervene is unexplainable.
3. My Pastor. Ross and Amie were at our Journey Group tonight. God has blessed our church with a pastor with a clear vision and a clear message. He is such an inspiration and encouragement to me.
4. Being able to read. Cindy mentioned tonight what a great percentage of the world's population can't read or afford to buy a book. I have 13 books sitting on my desk right now that I am anxious to read. Two of the books are borrowed, 11 I have bought in the last month.
5. Homemade cookies. At 11:35, I have just taken the last batch of gingerbread cookies out of the oven. I have food, not just to sustain my life, and that of my family, but I have an abundance. Cookies for my pleasure. Just because I want them. And Pastor Ross reminded us that every 7 seconds a child dies of starvation.....
6. My Bibles. I have several Bibles, 12 or 13, different versions and translations. I enjoy studying a passage, comparing translations and meanings. Many Christians in the world today are not allowed to own a Bible. I take mine for granted.
7. Musicians. That God gives some people the ability to sing and play instruments not to entertain others, but to bring honor and praise to Him, and bless others as they are doing that. I cannot imagine a world without music.
8. Shoes. At Journey Group, some people leave their shoes at the door. I am reminded in the cold weather, that many people, here in Cherokee county, as well as Atlanta, and the rest of the world, don't have shoes. None. At all.
9. My home. God has blessed us with a home that not only shelters my family from the physical elements of the weather (more than a huge part of the world can say) but a place where people can come and relax and be themselves. I love that.
10. Courage. I am not afraid of spiders.
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