I am so thankful that God created us with a sense of humor!
Thanks Lord for all the wonderful things you made for our enjoyment.
May I be filled with joy and laughter.
Did you get anyone with a joke today or did anyone get you?
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Verse of the day
"Show me the right path, O LORD;
point out the road for me to follow.
Lead me by your truth and teach me,
for you are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in you."
Psalm 25:4–5
Thursday, March 26, 2009
I Want A Flood Light!
Psalm 119:105
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path".
Well I don't want a lamp -I want a flood light; that way I can see way in front of me to the future. This is where I'm struggling now-I know, God will take care of us-He promises in His Word (and I've seen it in the past). Still my forgetful, weak heart goes right back to that point of worry and doubt. The Lord has been so gracious to us and provides us with new mercy everyday-and I go and stress about what's happening tomorrow. Instead I need to thank Him for how he is providing for this day. He has given me and my family so much and used others to bless us in wonderful ways.
Lord, take my heart and fill it with your peace. Thank you for taking care of me. my hubby, and kids. Thank you for using others to help us out. May I see and be thankful for ALL you do each day. I can not change tomorrow, you are in control, and I know your ways are better and higher than mine. Make these truths real in my life and help me live them each moment!
I love you...amen.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
What am I filled with?
I've heard it said you can tell what a person is filled with by when they are bumped-what spills out. This week I've been bumped around a bit and what has spilt wasn't always pretty. I pray that the anger, frustration, and worry is gone and that space is filled with peace, love, understanding , and wisdom. I know this can only come from the Lord. I need to seek His love, grace, wisdom and peace. I know He is in control and cares so much about me and my family. The fact that He loves me more than I know is an awesome truth. His ways are far higher and better than anything I can even begin to come up with.
Pray I can remember this on a daily level. Pray when I'm bumped, the Lord spills out of me and covers those around me. Pray that I can be used and let God use others through this situation. Oh, and please pray for the Lord's will!
Pray I can remember this on a daily level. Pray when I'm bumped, the Lord spills out of me and covers those around me. Pray that I can be used and let God use others through this situation. Oh, and please pray for the Lord's will!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
A few things I've learned from Autumn.
AUTUMN
Not the season, but my dog. She is a Jack Russell Terrier. Yes, one of those crazy, high energy, jump and run around little dogs!
For some strange reason she has become very cautious of walking through the kitchen especially from the family room into the front hall. This occurs in the mornings or at night. The only thing Terry and I can figure is the shadows bother her. She also doesn't do well with new things or things out of place. She refused to enter the kitchen the other day because there was a Tupperware cake carrier on the island-not mine. She growled and cowarded in the doorway until we showed her what it was. If an empty cardboard box is laying around (any size) she will destroy it. If the laundry basket is sitting in the family room she will approach with caution-anything out of place is cause for concern for her.
I wonder how living in a house with 3 kids and 2 owners who are not neat this poor dog survives!
Other strange things this dog does is eat wood, well anything hard and crunchy. She will hunt and attack any bug or spider stupid enough to get in her view and prance proudly around with her kill before eating it. Except stink bugs-she refuses to eat them instead they're dropped at your feet.
If anyone has ever owned a Jack, they already know about the sudden and sporadic explosions of energy. She will without warning tear around the house at full speed. Another Jack trait is the jumping--I mean high jumping from a standing position-this causes many Jack to get into trouble because they wind up on top of counters-fortunately Autumn doesn't get on the counter tops. Yes, she also loves to tunnel which means any small space she'll hide in-even her cage is really too small-she won't go in the bigger one-we tried. She spends most her days in her cage with a towel over her-sometimes I have to check and make sure she's still alive.
Oh, about being in the cage-she can get out whenever she chooses. She has learned how to open it at will. Thankfully she does behave herself! One other thing she loves is to play in water-so much in fact that where we lived before she figured out how to turn the bathtub on-I'm not kidding.
When we first brought her home she was tiny and only about 6 lbs--she loved to crawl on my shoulder and hide in my hair. Now that she is too big to do that-she'll still try once it awhile-she sits on my lap at the end of day. That's probably my favorite thing she does.
So what have I learned about life from her?
First, it's OK to be cautious when going from one thing to the next.
Second, try to keep things in their places-it will cause less stress for all.
Third, if things get out of place be careful-check out what it is and destroy those things that don't need to be there. If you can't finish the job yourself drop it at the feet of someone who can.
Fourth, when the urge hits you-have fun and jump around-just stay out of trouble.
Fifth, be content in small spaces and enjoy being alone once in awhile.
Sixth, just because you can do something-doesn't mean you should!
Seventh, love those around you and let them love you!
Not the season, but my dog. She is a Jack Russell Terrier. Yes, one of those crazy, high energy, jump and run around little dogs!
For some strange reason she has become very cautious of walking through the kitchen especially from the family room into the front hall. This occurs in the mornings or at night. The only thing Terry and I can figure is the shadows bother her. She also doesn't do well with new things or things out of place. She refused to enter the kitchen the other day because there was a Tupperware cake carrier on the island-not mine. She growled and cowarded in the doorway until we showed her what it was. If an empty cardboard box is laying around (any size) she will destroy it. If the laundry basket is sitting in the family room she will approach with caution-anything out of place is cause for concern for her.
I wonder how living in a house with 3 kids and 2 owners who are not neat this poor dog survives!
Other strange things this dog does is eat wood, well anything hard and crunchy. She will hunt and attack any bug or spider stupid enough to get in her view and prance proudly around with her kill before eating it. Except stink bugs-she refuses to eat them instead they're dropped at your feet.
If anyone has ever owned a Jack, they already know about the sudden and sporadic explosions of energy. She will without warning tear around the house at full speed. Another Jack trait is the jumping--I mean high jumping from a standing position-this causes many Jack to get into trouble because they wind up on top of counters-fortunately Autumn doesn't get on the counter tops. Yes, she also loves to tunnel which means any small space she'll hide in-even her cage is really too small-she won't go in the bigger one-we tried. She spends most her days in her cage with a towel over her-sometimes I have to check and make sure she's still alive.
Oh, about being in the cage-she can get out whenever she chooses. She has learned how to open it at will. Thankfully she does behave herself! One other thing she loves is to play in water-so much in fact that where we lived before she figured out how to turn the bathtub on-I'm not kidding.
When we first brought her home she was tiny and only about 6 lbs--she loved to crawl on my shoulder and hide in my hair. Now that she is too big to do that-she'll still try once it awhile-she sits on my lap at the end of day. That's probably my favorite thing she does.
So what have I learned about life from her?
First, it's OK to be cautious when going from one thing to the next.
Second, try to keep things in their places-it will cause less stress for all.
Third, if things get out of place be careful-check out what it is and destroy those things that don't need to be there. If you can't finish the job yourself drop it at the feet of someone who can.
Fourth, when the urge hits you-have fun and jump around-just stay out of trouble.
Fifth, be content in small spaces and enjoy being alone once in awhile.
Sixth, just because you can do something-doesn't mean you should!
Seventh, love those around you and let them love you!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
READ MY DOUG LIPS: Paul's tribute to Dr. Seuss
A cat used a bat in baseball.
He scored the most points with his joints.
The cat carried the bat in a hat and sat.
All the cat would do is chat about the bat.
One day he got to prideful and his bat was gone.
Then he thought when he bought the bat; it had a picture of a black bat that sat.
Then something fell on his head.
He turned red; it was his bat.
He went to the championship so he would not be the one to blame for not coming to the game.
The inning was the last
the fans were having a blast.
He was losing with his team;
they were about to scream.
He hit a home run.
They celebrated in the sun.
He scored the most points with his joints.
The cat carried the bat in a hat and sat.
All the cat would do is chat about the bat.
One day he got to prideful and his bat was gone.
Then he thought when he bought the bat; it had a picture of a black bat that sat.
Then something fell on his head.
He turned red; it was his bat.
He went to the championship so he would not be the one to blame for not coming to the game.
The inning was the last
the fans were having a blast.
He was losing with his team;
they were about to scream.
He hit a home run.
They celebrated in the sun.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Baby, it's cold outside!
Well March sure came in like a lion!
I've been wanting a good snow storm all winter; I'm just sorry it was so late in the season. I know Spring officially begins on the 20th-that's only 17 days! Looking out my window and bundling up to go outside it seems like we have a long 2 weeks...
I've been wanting a good snow storm all winter; I'm just sorry it was so late in the season. I know Spring officially begins on the 20th-that's only 17 days! Looking out my window and bundling up to go outside it seems like we have a long 2 weeks...
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