Well, today is Sunday, July 27th and it has been an interesting week (since last Sunday). I have been 39 years old for a month today and it seems forever longer. I have really had to push myself in my workouts the past week and have had aches and pains in places I don't usually get them. I had emailed a friend of mine who is a chiropractor and has worked on my back before, about some strengthening exercises for my lower back. It's my weak point, but I also wanted to get it ready to carry a backpack everyday for classes. He found some low-tech ones for me to do using an exercise ball and emailed those to me to print off. I got the exercise ball last Thursday and had hoped to integrate them into my workouts this week.
We are in what the weathermen call the "Dog Days of Summer" and I feel it. A week ago last Thursday, Friday and Saturday, we were in Air Quality Alert days. High heat and humidity with stagnant air. It felt just awful and suffocating. I hate it when it gets like that. You get out of the shower on days like that and immediately feel like you need another shower. Also, it's awful on my asthma, which is very much under control, but days like that make me feel like I can't breath outside. Ugh. And those kind of days effect my ability to be able to be outdoors for campaign work, which I hate.
I got the car back last Monday from the mechanic's shop, without it being fixed. He got it to act up, like it does for me, racing and stalling, but not long enough to figure out what the problem was and he had it for almost a total of 2 weeks (that was awful). That whole situation is/was very frustrating. It's frustrating that he couldn't figure out the problem and fix it and it's frustrating being without a car. He said I would have to wait for the problem to become more consistent, which thrills me to no end since I am driving that vehicle. Once the problem becomes more consistent, then he can figure out the problem. But in the meantime, I have to wait for it to get worse and then be without a vehicle again while it's fixed, if I ever get to that point. Stupid car.
So, I get the car back on Monday afternoon. Tuesday morning I take it to get the oil changed in it cause it needed it and I had a coupon for a decent deal. So, I go get the oil changed. After they are done and I go to the cashier to pay for it, he says very casually, 'The mechanic says you have an oil leak and the underneath of the car was soaked in oil'. That just makes my day, let me tell ya. And it's only 10am! I parked the car backwards in my garage, when I got done running my errands, so I could see if the oil was indeed leaking and it is. There were oil spots on the floor of garage of a decent size Wednesday morning. That leak still needs to be found and fixed. Fun.
I did manage to apply for a job last Wednesday. I did it all online which was an interesting experience for me. It's at one of the universities here in town and it's part-time. It seems like it would fit what I need very well, but I haven't worked a steady job for quite a long time, so we'll see how it goes. I also posted my resume, such as it is, on Monster.com, in case anyone on that site might be interested. I have a few other places I am going to apply and we'll see what happens. I need to find something that will be flexible with my class schedule, but that also will give me a certain amount of money per week. With everything that's going wrong on that car, I am going to have to try to save some money and go see my Pops' car guy in Kentucky at Christmas break and see about getting something else; if the car lasts that long.
My mother-in-law graciously switched vehicles with me last Thursday so I could still have my little getaway to my cousins in Sidney. I thought that was very nice of her and I much appreciated it because I really didn't want to take the beast (that's what I call the car) on the open road with all that is going on with it. So, thanks Mom!
I spent time each day last week working on the house. I worked on the bathtub/shower (which is a bear for me to clean, physically), worked on the main bedroom as it has been a disaster area for quite some time, moved everything I could out of the dining room and kitchen and swept and mopped it. Just little things that have needed done on top of my regular Monday cleanings (bathroom, laundry, change of sheets and blankets, sweeping etc.). So, the house is starting to look better bit by bit, which is hard work, but makes me feel good. I want to get most, if not all, of these side projects done, before classes start in September, cause after classes start, it won't get done. I won't have time.
Our Beth Moore study last week was really good. Each week it is good, excellent. I have learned so much from it and feel so much closer to God in my personal relationship with Him. And Beth Moore is just awesome! Such an encouraging, intelligent, energetic lady! God has really used her in a mighty way with this study and all of her studies, I am sure. We aren't meeting this week because New Life is having VBS in the evenings this week. But, our small group was graciously offered an opportunity to get-together at one of our lady's house, just to hang out, snack and fellowship. So, that's what we are doing, which I am really looking forward to. Beth Moore will be back next Wednesday, August 6th and then the next week, the 13th, will be our last night! I can't believe it will be over already! It seems like we just got started. I will miss it when we are done, but know that it would be difficult for me to do while working and being in college in the school year. It's a lot of good, hard work, I don't mind that, I have enjoyed it, but I know because it requires so much that it would be impossible for me to do any other time of the year, but the summer.
Last Friday morning I went to my cousins in Sidney for the day and overnight. We had a good time together and it was nice to get away for a bit. We talked and talked (which we always do!) and went to the Shelby County Fair Friday afternoon. Then we went back to the house and chilled for a bit, talked some more, looked at pictures of my cousin that he had sent from Iraq. He is doing okay over there (this is his 3rd and last tour), but is ready to come home and get out of the Army. His enlistment actually will end before they are scheduled to come back to the U.S., so while we are all proud of him and his service to our country, we are all ready for him to come home especially this time. Keep him and his group in your prayers if you would. I would appreciate it.
Anyhow, Friday evening, we decided to go to the movies (she hadn't been for a while). She (my cousin) wanted to see 'The Dark Knight'. I had seen it a week ago Saturday with a girl friend of mine here in town, but it was so good, I didn't mind to see it again. So, we drove down to Piqua, got a quick bite to eat and then saw the movie. She loved it (I knew she would)! I liked it again too, and noticed things this time I hadn't when I saw it the first time. ( I must put in a note here to say that Heath Ledger plays 'The Joker' brilliantly and it is especially poignant since he passed away last January.) So, we got back to her house about 1030pm or so. We changed into our pjs and sat and talked some more. Watched the 11pm news and then got into 'The Late Show' with David Letterman and 'The Late, Late Show' with Craig Ferguson (who is hilarious). We talked and laughed through Letterman and into Ferguson's show, then both of our bedtime meds finally kicked in and we decided to call it a night. Still, it was after 1am before I got to sleep.
I woke up the next morning about 715am, a full 45 minutes before my alarm was set to go off. I was irked. The reason I woke up was cause I was in pain. My left knee. He hurts and aches from the arthritis from time to time. Also, when a front is coming. Both my cousin and I can tell the weather with our bodies. Certain parts hurt when the weather is going to change or a front is coming. I got up and went to the bathroom and then watched some morning news on FOXNEWS channel. She woke up about 8am. We talked for a bit, watching the news and then both of us got ready for the day. She had to be at work at 130pm, so I left about noon. I also was expecting strong storms from the cold front and wanted to get home before those fired up. I got home around 2pm and as it turned out, the storms popped up later in the afternoon all around us here, but we didn't get a drop of rain here at the house.
So, last night, I catch up on some emails, get ink for the printer and print off my back exercises, and just chill. I ended up watching the original 'Peter Pan' movie last night on 'Wonderful World of Disney' on ABC. It was just as good as it was when I was a kid and I enjoyed it just as much. I was tired and knew I would have to get up at 7am this morning to get my workout in (including the new back exercises) and then get ready for Church. So, I had taken my first set of bedtime meds at 8pm or a little after, wanting to get to sleep about 10pm cause I was tired and knew I would have to get up early today.
At some point, after I had taken the dog out for her bedtime walk and all, I was getting out of bed to go to the bathroom. I have this stupid habit that I need to stop doing, but did it anyway last night. When I was getting out of the bed, I stood up on the bed ( I do this all the time) and then step from the bed, onto my cedar chest at the foot of the bed and then the floor. I don't know why I got in the habit of doing this, but I have. So, I am doing this last night, and as I stepped from the bed to the cedar chest, the cedar chest slid on the wood floor out from underneath of me. So, my left leg, which was on the cedar chest, went with it as it slid and my right leg, slid right off the bed between the bed and the chest to the floor. I knew instantly that I had done something to my right ankle in particular. It was that nice, instant, kind of pain. Don't ya just love that? I recovered myself and stood up. I slid the chest back up against the foot of the bed and went on to the bathroom. It's then I notice that I have scraped my right ankle, it's swollen and had already bruised nicely. Great.
So, after the bathroom, I limp to the freezer and get an ice pack. I get back in the bed and put the ice pack on my ankle and take some motrin. I waited a bit and then about 10pm took the rest of my bedtime meds and went to sleep, hoping the ankle wasn't as bad as it looked.
This morning, my alarm went off at 7am, cause it's a workout day. I groggily turned it off and lay here a minute. I know pretty quickly that my right ankle is throbbing and my left ankle isn't feeling so hot. I look at both of them and they are both swollen. Even better. I limp to the bathroom and find it very painful to walk on both, but particularly my right foot/ankle. I get done in the bathroom, gingerly walk to the freezer, get 2 ice packs and gingerly make my way back to the bed. I know I will not be working out and after icing them both and taking some motrin and waiting for it to kick in, I know I am not going to make it to Church either. Ugh. I text hubby that things weren't good, ankle wise, and asked him to stop by here on way to church and walk the dog. Poor thing was probably crossing her legs waiting. He also brought back the beast and took his mom's van to take back to her. I thanked him for taking care of the dog and bringing my beast back for me.
I wait a while and then ice both ankles again and take more motrin. By 1pm they are both hurting pretty badly, especially the right one, and the coloring on it continued to get worse from the bruising. So, I get dressed carefully and gingerly drive myself to an urgent care center to have them looked at. That was a nice trick. It hurt to walk, to drive etc. The doc looks at them and x-rays the right one to make sure it's not broken or fractured. It's not, thankfully. He diagnoses the right one as a sprain with deep contusions (bruising) to the bone, ligaments, and tendons. Nice. Sometimes those injuries are worse than breaks. He gives me a script for a super-motrin and some pain medicine. I stop at Walgreens on the way home and fill those scripts. He didn't wrap the ankle, but I bought a small ace bandage while waiting on the scripts and wrapped the right ankle when I got home. It made the ankle feel more secure and not as painful. I iced it again when I got home and ate a sandwich and took 2 pain pills. The left one is just pretty stiff right now and doesn't feel too badly. Just stiff and sore.
I am to stay off the right one as much as possible (there go my workouts for the week!), elevate it, ice it and let it heal on it's own. Ease back into my workouts when it starts to feel better and not as painful to walk on or use. The things I manage to do to myself, I tell ya. I am the worlds biggest klutz! I always have been, especially when I was growing (I am tall and mostly all legs), but still continue to be so even now.
So, that has been my life lately. I am still working with my counselor and we are making some good progress. I am getting stronger every day and learning how to do for myself. It's not fun, but it's nice to know that I am stronger than I thought I was.
God is still working on me too. It seems I learn something new every day whether from my daily Bible reading, prayers or Beth Moore study. I like the learning and I know it's good to grow, but can be painful and difficult too. But any kind of growth is like that isn't it? Painful and difficult.
I register for classes tomorrow morning for fall quarter online. That's a new one for me. I am used to the real old fashioned way; you fill out a paper with the classes you want, then you wait in line (forever it seems) to see the registrar in hopes that you can still get into the classes you want. Anyhow, I have my classes picked out, their ID numbers written down, everything ready to go for registering online first thing in the morning. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. Hopefully I will get the schedule I have written down. It has me starting at 9am and done M-W-F at 120pm and T-Th at 10am. It's 3 classes for a total of 14 credit hours. It's a lot, but what I need to take this year, equals out to 3 classes per quarter to get it all done. Plus,that still gives me late morning/and afternoon time for a job. So, here I go, into my new adventure of finally finishing my degree and getting back into the job market.
I guess I have blabbed way too much for this time. Wow! It's 7pm already! My how the time flies when I am writing on here.
I hope ya'll are doing well. I hope that ya'll have a good week. Oh! I expect my new nephew any day now! He seems in a hurry to get here (although isn't due til Aug 17th) and I am bettin' he'll be here way before then!
Anyhow, ya'll have a terrific week! May God Bless all ya'll!!!!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Has the Lord Built Your House?
Last week and into this week in our Beth Moore homework, one of the Psalms that we worked on was Psalm 127. And it really got me to thinking; deep thinking.
I think of my own house. Sure, we started out intending to build our house with the Lord when we were first married. But as with many things, the best of intentions etc., that soon fell by the wayside after we were married.
We were away from the Lord for so many years; I would say a good 14 years. We thought we had the world by the tail and we weren't living with the Lord. We said and did many things in those years that we are ashamed of now; can't believe we did; can't believe we said; can't believe we behaved that way.
We both came back to the Lord in 2006. Several months a part. We quickly became involved in our church, in our small group, on the worship team. But I wonder now, did either of us really take the time to develope a true, good and close relationship with God, as individuals? I know we didn't as a couple. We never got around to having devotions together and the only time we prayed together was before meals. We were both at fault for that. So yes, it was good that we came back to the Lord, it was good we were involved, but was it too late? Had too much hurt been done to one another; did the fact that we never developed a relationship with God as a couple through devotions and prayer (and not just before meals) help develope this break between us?
I have grown personally with the Lord in the last 8 weeks like I never have before. He has had me on my knees, in tears, leaning only on Him. It has been an amazing journey for me personally. I am enjoying getting to know God on the level I should have known Him before now. As not only my heavenly Father, but as my Daddy.
So, I want to ask you a question today. Even though your life may seem to be going along smoothly; you're enjoying church involvement, group involvement etc. But, do you have that personal involvement with our Father? Have you built your house upon Him? Is your relationship with your spouse based upon Him and do you have quiet time together, the 3 of you? You, your spouse and God? Have you built your marriage upon Him? This has really spoken to me. So I pray you will think long and hard on these things.
Take a good hard look at youself. At your marriage. At your home. Has it been built on the Lord? Truely on Him? I pray that it has been.
I will leave you with the Psalm.
Psalm 127
Unless the Lord builds the house,
They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city,
The watchman keeps awake in vain.
It is vain for you to rise up early,
To retire late,
To eat the bread of painful labors;
For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.
Behold, children are a gift of the Lord
The fruit of the womb is a reward.
Like arros in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one's youth.
How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them;
They will not be ashamed
When they speak with their enemies in the gate.
(NASB)
May the Lord Bless You.
I think of my own house. Sure, we started out intending to build our house with the Lord when we were first married. But as with many things, the best of intentions etc., that soon fell by the wayside after we were married.
We were away from the Lord for so many years; I would say a good 14 years. We thought we had the world by the tail and we weren't living with the Lord. We said and did many things in those years that we are ashamed of now; can't believe we did; can't believe we said; can't believe we behaved that way.
We both came back to the Lord in 2006. Several months a part. We quickly became involved in our church, in our small group, on the worship team. But I wonder now, did either of us really take the time to develope a true, good and close relationship with God, as individuals? I know we didn't as a couple. We never got around to having devotions together and the only time we prayed together was before meals. We were both at fault for that. So yes, it was good that we came back to the Lord, it was good we were involved, but was it too late? Had too much hurt been done to one another; did the fact that we never developed a relationship with God as a couple through devotions and prayer (and not just before meals) help develope this break between us?
I have grown personally with the Lord in the last 8 weeks like I never have before. He has had me on my knees, in tears, leaning only on Him. It has been an amazing journey for me personally. I am enjoying getting to know God on the level I should have known Him before now. As not only my heavenly Father, but as my Daddy.
So, I want to ask you a question today. Even though your life may seem to be going along smoothly; you're enjoying church involvement, group involvement etc. But, do you have that personal involvement with our Father? Have you built your house upon Him? Is your relationship with your spouse based upon Him and do you have quiet time together, the 3 of you? You, your spouse and God? Have you built your marriage upon Him? This has really spoken to me. So I pray you will think long and hard on these things.
Take a good hard look at youself. At your marriage. At your home. Has it been built on the Lord? Truely on Him? I pray that it has been.
I will leave you with the Psalm.
Psalm 127
Unless the Lord builds the house,
They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city,
The watchman keeps awake in vain.
It is vain for you to rise up early,
To retire late,
To eat the bread of painful labors;
For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.
Behold, children are a gift of the Lord
The fruit of the womb is a reward.
Like arros in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one's youth.
How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them;
They will not be ashamed
When they speak with their enemies in the gate.
(NASB)
May the Lord Bless You.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Body Aches and Car Trouble
Well, it is 930am and I have been awake for a little over 3 hours now. Ugh. I am not sleeping real well and keep waking up very early and not being able to go back to sleep. My body is not happy about that. I keep increasing the melatonin I take 2 hours before bedtime like my shrink told me to until I am sleeping a solid 7 1/2 to 8hours a night and it's just not there. I get maybe one good nights sleep a week. It's starting to catch up with me.
My body is still punishing me for last Friday, the 4Th of July. I spent the day doing two parades for the campaign. We had had a cold front come through the day before but, they kept saying the rain would be out of here for the 4Th. So, I dress in white shorts, my blue campaign t-shirt ad tennis shoes and head out. I take along the only rain coat I have, one from the GAP, that looks better than works better. And a take a black boonie hat to cover my head should the sun come out cause my head likes to burn. Already done that this summer.
Anyhow, the first parade was in Hilliard and I got at the meet-up about 845am. Ready to go. While standing there waiting, it starts to rain. I have my jacket on and pull my boonie hat on to try to keep my head dry. Then the rain stops, and it actually felt like it warmed up a little. Oh, I forgot to mention it was freezing! So, by the time the parade actually starts, I have tossed the jacket in the car that follows us in parades and just keep my hat with me. We aren't very far into the parade when the rain starts again. And I am not talking sprinkles here and there. I am talking flat out rain. So, I pull my jacket out of the car and put it on, continuing to walk in the parade. By the time we get to the end of the parade, it's raining fairly hard. And cold.
A bunch of us pile into a vehicle quickly for a ride back to the beginning of the parade where all of us parked. This is always the plan, which is good, cause some parades are looooong and you don't want to have to walk the parade and then walk back, ya know? (The Galloway parade the week before was 5 miles!) So, we pile into this little suv for a ride back to the beginning. I get dropped off second, I think, cause I am parked the farthest away. So, I get in the car, start it up and turn the heat on. It's JULY and I am running the HEAT! This is the craziest weather.
So, the good candidate buys lunch for those of us who show up at the restaurant. Cece's Pizza. At least it was warm and dry and warm food. By the time we get done with lunch and it's time to drive to Plain City for their parade, my body is really starting to hurt and my voice is starting to go.
The Plain City parade was mercifully short. It sprinkled a little in the beginning, but for the most time was dry, just wet ground and mud everywhere. I didn't hang around very long after that parade, wasn't sure I had the strength to drive home.
I got home a little after 4pm. I had left the house that morning at about 815am. It was a long day. I quickly took the dog out and then changed out of my wet clothes into dry, flannel pjs to warm up. I should've taken a shower, but I didn't. I just wanted to get dry, warm and off my feet. I think I heard them say on the news that night or the next day that it was the coldest 4Th of July here on record, but I couldn't swear to it. I may have just dreamed it since I was so cold.
Saturday I woke up feeling like I'd been run over by a truck. Saturday was a workout day. I didn't walk, because I had walked so much the day before, but I did manage to do the weights and rest of the workout later Saturday afternoon. I had to go out to fill my script for my ADD medicine and get a few things from the grocery in order to fix supper. The rest of the day, I didn't do much of anything. And all of my fibro "trigger points" hurt so bad. They are still hurting.
Sunday morning I was awake too early, as usual, and mad that I couldn't get back to sleep. I finally got up and ironed my clothes for church. Then I got in the shower and just stood there. I took my time getting ready and chose comfortable skirt and shirt with comfortable shoes for church. No fuss, no muss. I read my Bible chapter (I am now in Acts) and had my prayer time. Got to church with plenty of time to spare. Have to always allow time to pee etc., before the service starts. The rest of Sunday, I just hung out here at home, chillin'.
Monday morning I had an appointment to see my counselor at 830am! Ugh! And it was a workout day again, this every other day thing seems to be too quick sometimes. So I was up at 630am, on purpose, to get my workout in. I got that done and got in the shower. Then I read my Bible and had prayer time while my hair dried. Monday was a definite no make-up day and I have enough of a tan to go without. So, I got all ready, pulled on soccer shorts and a tank top, my beach shoes, walked the dog and was out the door by 8am.
After seeing my counselor we took the car to the garage. It's not been running real well and lately has actually started to get scary. It either won't start or it will start, then stall or it will race. When it races, that's when it gets scary. That car will do somewhere between 50-70mph all by itself, without my touching the gas pedal. So much fun! So, we take it to the garage, grab some lunch, then I come home and do my usual Monday cleaning routine (clean bathroom, do laundry, changed blankets and sheets on bed, swept bath and kitchen floors, washed bathroom and kitchen rugs). Somewhere along the way( I highly suspect while changing the bed) I tweaked my back. In the muscle, not bone. So, on top of all my fibro stuff hurting like crazy this week, my back has had a fairly consistent ache since Monday.
Tuesday we get the car. We go eat. I am driving it and it seems to be running fine. Get it home and put it in the garage for the night. No problem.
Yesterday morning, I get up, put on my workout gear (yes, it's that time again) and walk the dog. I see that it has rained and looks like it might rain again, but hope I can get to the park to do my walk before the rain gets here. (Monday I couldn't walk at the park cause it was too early. I don't think the park opens til 8am.) So, I get in the car to try to get to park and get my walk in and the engine is racing a little. Hmmm. I think maybe it will settle down once I get it running for a bit and go ahead and head out to the park. I get out on the main drag and that car takes off. If I don't ride the brakes, it will do 50mph all by itself again. Frustration.
So, I turn around and come back home. Text hubby at work that the car is up to its old tricks. He says to call the mechanic, tell him and see if we can take it back to him yesterday afternoon. So, we do. I have hubby drive the car cause I am tired of driving that thing and being afraid of what it's going to do. Of course, we get there, to the garage, and it hadn't acted up for him. I swear that car hates me. So, we leave it with the mechanic, again. I don't think he really knows where to look to see what's wrong. He and hubby talked about what it might be and some things he would check, but the mechanic can't get it to act up for him either. I am telling you, this car hates me.
We come back to the house. I cook a quick dinner and we eat and hang for a bit. I had already emailed my Beth Moore small group leader and told her I probably wasn't going to make it last night cause of the car situation. She had already written back before we took the car back to the garage and said no worries, I wasn't the only one with car problems yesterday.
So, now I am just waiting. I don't really expect to get the car back today. I honestly don't want it back until it's fixed.
My workouts this week have all been on the treadmill for the walk and I hate that. I much prefer to be outside for the walking part, not staring at grey walls. I will probably be inside again for tomorrows workout. Oh well, at least I am getting the workouts done. That's something, I guess.
My work in the Beth Moore study workbook and my daily Bible reading and prayer time is really getting cool. I am learning a lot and I feel closer to God every day. I was sorry I had to miss the Beth Moore study meeting last night, but the workbook work for this week was powerful. It really was. It really made an impact on me.
My counselor and I are still working strong. I am doing workbook homework for her too. But this Monday we are also adding something new that we will be working on. I am not going to go into details, but suffice it to say, it will be intense hard work. But, it's got to be done. Got to get that stuff out and dealt with, ya know?
My body is still punishing me for last Friday, the 4Th of July. I spent the day doing two parades for the campaign. We had had a cold front come through the day before but, they kept saying the rain would be out of here for the 4Th. So, I dress in white shorts, my blue campaign t-shirt ad tennis shoes and head out. I take along the only rain coat I have, one from the GAP, that looks better than works better. And a take a black boonie hat to cover my head should the sun come out cause my head likes to burn. Already done that this summer.
Anyhow, the first parade was in Hilliard and I got at the meet-up about 845am. Ready to go. While standing there waiting, it starts to rain. I have my jacket on and pull my boonie hat on to try to keep my head dry. Then the rain stops, and it actually felt like it warmed up a little. Oh, I forgot to mention it was freezing! So, by the time the parade actually starts, I have tossed the jacket in the car that follows us in parades and just keep my hat with me. We aren't very far into the parade when the rain starts again. And I am not talking sprinkles here and there. I am talking flat out rain. So, I pull my jacket out of the car and put it on, continuing to walk in the parade. By the time we get to the end of the parade, it's raining fairly hard. And cold.
A bunch of us pile into a vehicle quickly for a ride back to the beginning of the parade where all of us parked. This is always the plan, which is good, cause some parades are looooong and you don't want to have to walk the parade and then walk back, ya know? (The Galloway parade the week before was 5 miles!) So, we pile into this little suv for a ride back to the beginning. I get dropped off second, I think, cause I am parked the farthest away. So, I get in the car, start it up and turn the heat on. It's JULY and I am running the HEAT! This is the craziest weather.
So, the good candidate buys lunch for those of us who show up at the restaurant. Cece's Pizza. At least it was warm and dry and warm food. By the time we get done with lunch and it's time to drive to Plain City for their parade, my body is really starting to hurt and my voice is starting to go.
The Plain City parade was mercifully short. It sprinkled a little in the beginning, but for the most time was dry, just wet ground and mud everywhere. I didn't hang around very long after that parade, wasn't sure I had the strength to drive home.
I got home a little after 4pm. I had left the house that morning at about 815am. It was a long day. I quickly took the dog out and then changed out of my wet clothes into dry, flannel pjs to warm up. I should've taken a shower, but I didn't. I just wanted to get dry, warm and off my feet. I think I heard them say on the news that night or the next day that it was the coldest 4Th of July here on record, but I couldn't swear to it. I may have just dreamed it since I was so cold.
Saturday I woke up feeling like I'd been run over by a truck. Saturday was a workout day. I didn't walk, because I had walked so much the day before, but I did manage to do the weights and rest of the workout later Saturday afternoon. I had to go out to fill my script for my ADD medicine and get a few things from the grocery in order to fix supper. The rest of the day, I didn't do much of anything. And all of my fibro "trigger points" hurt so bad. They are still hurting.
Sunday morning I was awake too early, as usual, and mad that I couldn't get back to sleep. I finally got up and ironed my clothes for church. Then I got in the shower and just stood there. I took my time getting ready and chose comfortable skirt and shirt with comfortable shoes for church. No fuss, no muss. I read my Bible chapter (I am now in Acts) and had my prayer time. Got to church with plenty of time to spare. Have to always allow time to pee etc., before the service starts. The rest of Sunday, I just hung out here at home, chillin'.
Monday morning I had an appointment to see my counselor at 830am! Ugh! And it was a workout day again, this every other day thing seems to be too quick sometimes. So I was up at 630am, on purpose, to get my workout in. I got that done and got in the shower. Then I read my Bible and had prayer time while my hair dried. Monday was a definite no make-up day and I have enough of a tan to go without. So, I got all ready, pulled on soccer shorts and a tank top, my beach shoes, walked the dog and was out the door by 8am.
After seeing my counselor we took the car to the garage. It's not been running real well and lately has actually started to get scary. It either won't start or it will start, then stall or it will race. When it races, that's when it gets scary. That car will do somewhere between 50-70mph all by itself, without my touching the gas pedal. So much fun! So, we take it to the garage, grab some lunch, then I come home and do my usual Monday cleaning routine (clean bathroom, do laundry, changed blankets and sheets on bed, swept bath and kitchen floors, washed bathroom and kitchen rugs). Somewhere along the way( I highly suspect while changing the bed) I tweaked my back. In the muscle, not bone. So, on top of all my fibro stuff hurting like crazy this week, my back has had a fairly consistent ache since Monday.
Tuesday we get the car. We go eat. I am driving it and it seems to be running fine. Get it home and put it in the garage for the night. No problem.
Yesterday morning, I get up, put on my workout gear (yes, it's that time again) and walk the dog. I see that it has rained and looks like it might rain again, but hope I can get to the park to do my walk before the rain gets here. (Monday I couldn't walk at the park cause it was too early. I don't think the park opens til 8am.) So, I get in the car to try to get to park and get my walk in and the engine is racing a little. Hmmm. I think maybe it will settle down once I get it running for a bit and go ahead and head out to the park. I get out on the main drag and that car takes off. If I don't ride the brakes, it will do 50mph all by itself again. Frustration.
So, I turn around and come back home. Text hubby at work that the car is up to its old tricks. He says to call the mechanic, tell him and see if we can take it back to him yesterday afternoon. So, we do. I have hubby drive the car cause I am tired of driving that thing and being afraid of what it's going to do. Of course, we get there, to the garage, and it hadn't acted up for him. I swear that car hates me. So, we leave it with the mechanic, again. I don't think he really knows where to look to see what's wrong. He and hubby talked about what it might be and some things he would check, but the mechanic can't get it to act up for him either. I am telling you, this car hates me.
We come back to the house. I cook a quick dinner and we eat and hang for a bit. I had already emailed my Beth Moore small group leader and told her I probably wasn't going to make it last night cause of the car situation. She had already written back before we took the car back to the garage and said no worries, I wasn't the only one with car problems yesterday.
So, now I am just waiting. I don't really expect to get the car back today. I honestly don't want it back until it's fixed.
My workouts this week have all been on the treadmill for the walk and I hate that. I much prefer to be outside for the walking part, not staring at grey walls. I will probably be inside again for tomorrows workout. Oh well, at least I am getting the workouts done. That's something, I guess.
My work in the Beth Moore study workbook and my daily Bible reading and prayer time is really getting cool. I am learning a lot and I feel closer to God every day. I was sorry I had to miss the Beth Moore study meeting last night, but the workbook work for this week was powerful. It really was. It really made an impact on me.
My counselor and I are still working strong. I am doing workbook homework for her too. But this Monday we are also adding something new that we will be working on. I am not going to go into details, but suffice it to say, it will be intense hard work. But, it's got to be done. Got to get that stuff out and dealt with, ya know?
Well, I guess I have babbled enough for now. Oh, remember how cold it was on the 4Th? This Saturday it's supposed to be about 92 degrees with high humidity. Ugh. Like I said, craziest weather.
This week I will leave you with Psalm 122 this week. May God Bless each and every one of you!
Psalm 122
I was glad when they said to me,
"Let us go to the house of the Lord."
Our feet are standing
Within your gates, O Jerusalem,
Jerusalem, this is built
As a city that is compact together;
To which the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord-
An ordinance for Israel-
To give thanks to the name of the Lord.
For there thrones were set for judgement,
The thrones of the house of David.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
"May they prosper who love you.
"May peace be within your walls,
And prosperity within your palaces."
For the sake of my brothers and my friends,
I will now say, "May peace be within you."
For the sakeof the house of the Lord our God,
I will see your good.
(NASB)
Talk to ya'll later!!!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Life
Well, I am another year older. I feel it this year. My life has changed recently. I don't like it. I am really struggling this week.
I have been doing my exercises, reading my Bible, praying and doing my Beth Moore Bible study and it still seems so hard. I have been working with my counselor to heal some things and we are making progress. But still a lot of work to do and the work is as hard as the other stuff is.
I don't know what else to say. Life is just hard right now and I have spent a lot of time in thought, prayer and tears.
I am all set to set up my class schedule for the fall and am looking forward to returning to school. And still doing my campaign work. Was in an early 4th of July parade last saturday for the campaign and this friday, the actual 4th, I will be in two. I really enjoy that work and look so forward to finishing my degree in that field and be able to work more in that field. Not just campaigns, but analyst's and think tanks too. Something like that will be my straight job and I will do campaigns on the side.
Got a decent tan going. Just being outside here and there. I sit out sometimes, but mostly just being out in the sun for exercise or campaign work etc is where the tan has come from. It's lightened my hair too, as usual. I cut it short (chin level) for the summer. Much easier to take care of and cooler too!
Well, I guess that's it. Just wanted to pop up and say hi for now. Hadn't written for a while. I will leave you with a Psalm we recently studied in my Beth Moore Bible study. May it give you strength if you need it, reassurance whatever you might need at this time. It has been a comfort to me.
Psalm 121
I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
From where shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade on your right hand.
The sun will not smite you by day,
Nor the moon by night
The Lord will protect you from evil;
He will keep your soul.
The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in
From this time forth and forever. (NASB)
God Bless.
I have been doing my exercises, reading my Bible, praying and doing my Beth Moore Bible study and it still seems so hard. I have been working with my counselor to heal some things and we are making progress. But still a lot of work to do and the work is as hard as the other stuff is.
I don't know what else to say. Life is just hard right now and I have spent a lot of time in thought, prayer and tears.
I am all set to set up my class schedule for the fall and am looking forward to returning to school. And still doing my campaign work. Was in an early 4th of July parade last saturday for the campaign and this friday, the actual 4th, I will be in two. I really enjoy that work and look so forward to finishing my degree in that field and be able to work more in that field. Not just campaigns, but analyst's and think tanks too. Something like that will be my straight job and I will do campaigns on the side.
Got a decent tan going. Just being outside here and there. I sit out sometimes, but mostly just being out in the sun for exercise or campaign work etc is where the tan has come from. It's lightened my hair too, as usual. I cut it short (chin level) for the summer. Much easier to take care of and cooler too!
Well, I guess that's it. Just wanted to pop up and say hi for now. Hadn't written for a while. I will leave you with a Psalm we recently studied in my Beth Moore Bible study. May it give you strength if you need it, reassurance whatever you might need at this time. It has been a comfort to me.
Psalm 121
I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
From where shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade on your right hand.
The sun will not smite you by day,
Nor the moon by night
The Lord will protect you from evil;
He will keep your soul.
The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in
From this time forth and forever. (NASB)
God Bless.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME
Greetings from the Bluegrass state. I hope this finds all of you well. I have been here since last Saturday (14Th). The trip down was pretty uneventful, even though the traffic was extremely heavy. I did discover a bump on one of my tires on the way down. My Pops looked at it after I got here and determined that I need a new tire before I can go home. What a way to start a visit!
Everyone here is doing well. I have seen friends and family and have enjoyed seeing them all. Am seeing some more friends Friday and Saturday. Saturday we are having a birthday get together for me (my birthday is on the 27Th). Several friends and my brother and his family are coming for that. It should be a good time.
It has been a nice visit thus far. My parents and I watched the movie "We Were Soldiers" Saturday evening after I got here. They liked it. My Pops said it was very much how he remembered Vietnam being. My Mom had a cousin who died over there on my grandfathers side. We knew this, but not much else. At the end of the movie, they showed the names of the real soldiers who fought in that actual battle, and there was her cousins' name. We were all shocked. Grateful too, it gave us some more indication about his time in the service etc. Now we know where to find him on The Wall.
My Mom had also found a picture of one of my Uncles who fought in WWII in the Pacific. She was looking through a book at the library about Iwo Jima and there was a picture of my Uncle! Can you believe the odds of that? He was aboard ship in the picture getting a briefing about going ashore on Iwo Jima. She made copies for my brother and I, for which I am very grateful. She made copies for other family members too, I believe.
My brother and his family are doing well. His wife is in her last weeks of her pregnancy with the new baby. My nephew is growing like a weed. He gets taller every time I see him and is so smart for his age. He understands that he is having a baby brother, but doesn't really understand what that means I don't think. We are all anxious for the new little one's arrival and pray that all goes well here in the last weeks and for the delivery.
I have kept up my work-out routine while here. I brought my weights with me. This week I am on Sunday-Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday schedule. It is going well and I feel myself getting stronger by the week. My walking time is getting better and better so I think when I come home, I will increase the distance. Right now I am walking just a little over a mile on my work-out days and I have my time down to between 16-17 minutes. So, I think I will increase it to 2 miles when I get home. It is nice to actually see muscle in my arms and legs now. And my stomach getting flatter again after the surgery.
Of course my allergies are acting up. My parents have cats. They are outdoors, but have been in the house and it still bothers me. Also, we have believed for a long time (21 years actually) that I am allergic to the bluegrass. Can you believe that? Actually allergic to the type of grass the state is known for! There new motto here, has been for a couple of years, is "Unbridled Spirit". I just love that. They mentioned on the news last night that I think they have made new rules for jockeys etc., because of what happened to Eight Belles at the Derby. They also said that there were to be congressional hearings on the industry and how the horses are treated. I think that is ridiculous. Congress certainly has more important things they should be spending their time on. What happened to Eight Belles was just a freak accident. No amount of meetings, hearings or rules is gonna change things like that from happening from time to time.
I finished my new book, 'Soul Connection'. In some ways it was better than the first book, 'Soul Healing'. It was a very good book though and I commend the author, Tammy Smith, for writing those two books. They have helped me a great deal and I am so thankful for that.
I am starting on my Beth Moore Bible study today. They are starting it tonight at New Life, but obviously I am not going to be there. They told to just do what the workbook said to do for the first week, so I am. I looked through it yesterday and it looks very good. I hope to learn a lot from it and that it will draw me even closer to God.
Have been reading in Luke in my daily Bible reading. A chapter a day. I haven't ever read Luke like that before. I have just looked up verses from it for this and that. I have found it to be very interesting and very straightforward. I like reading it this way and think I will try other books of the Bible like this. It's nice to read it in the progression it was meant to be read.
Well, I guess I have blabbed enough for this time. I hope all of you are doing well. Before I go, I will leave you with the words to one of my favorite songs. The song they sing at the Derby every year. It always brings a tear to my eye when I hear it or sing it. It is a good song. So, without further ado, the words to "My Old Kentucky Home" by Stephen Foster. Oh, I forgot to say, Saturday morning we are going to a civil war re-enactment. "Morgans Raid" is what it's called. It's about Morgans Raiders obviously. For you history buffs, you can look that up online and read about it. Here is the song:(mind you this was written in the mid 1800s so there may be some words that may be offensive to some people. for this, I do apologize, but it's how it was when the song was written.).
My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night (1853)
Words & music by Stephen Collins Foster (1826-1864)
"1.The sun shines bright in the old Kentucky home,'Tis summer, the darkies are gay,The corn top's ripe and the meadows in the bloom,While the birds make music all the day.The young folks roll on the little cabin floor,All merry, all happy and bright:By'n by Hard Times comes a knocking at the door,Then my old Kentucky Home, good night!
CHORUS : Weep no more, my lady,Oh! weep no more to-day!We will sing one song for the old Kentucky Home,For the old Kentucky Home far away.
2.They hunt no more for possum and the coon On the meadow, the hill, and the shore,They sing no more by the glimmer of the moon,On the bench by the old cabin door.The day goes by like a shadow o're the heart,With sorrow where all was delight:The time has come when the darkies have to part,Then my old Kentucky Home, good-night!
(CHORUS)
3.The head must bow and the back will have to bend,Wherever the darkey may go:A few more days, and the trouble all will end In the field where the sugar-canes grow.A few more days for to tote the weary load,No matter, 'twill never be light,A few more days till we totter on the road,Then my old Kentucky Home, good-night!
(CHORUS)."
Goodbye for now and God Bless.
Everyone here is doing well. I have seen friends and family and have enjoyed seeing them all. Am seeing some more friends Friday and Saturday. Saturday we are having a birthday get together for me (my birthday is on the 27Th). Several friends and my brother and his family are coming for that. It should be a good time.
It has been a nice visit thus far. My parents and I watched the movie "We Were Soldiers" Saturday evening after I got here. They liked it. My Pops said it was very much how he remembered Vietnam being. My Mom had a cousin who died over there on my grandfathers side. We knew this, but not much else. At the end of the movie, they showed the names of the real soldiers who fought in that actual battle, and there was her cousins' name. We were all shocked. Grateful too, it gave us some more indication about his time in the service etc. Now we know where to find him on The Wall.
My Mom had also found a picture of one of my Uncles who fought in WWII in the Pacific. She was looking through a book at the library about Iwo Jima and there was a picture of my Uncle! Can you believe the odds of that? He was aboard ship in the picture getting a briefing about going ashore on Iwo Jima. She made copies for my brother and I, for which I am very grateful. She made copies for other family members too, I believe.
My brother and his family are doing well. His wife is in her last weeks of her pregnancy with the new baby. My nephew is growing like a weed. He gets taller every time I see him and is so smart for his age. He understands that he is having a baby brother, but doesn't really understand what that means I don't think. We are all anxious for the new little one's arrival and pray that all goes well here in the last weeks and for the delivery.
I have kept up my work-out routine while here. I brought my weights with me. This week I am on Sunday-Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday schedule. It is going well and I feel myself getting stronger by the week. My walking time is getting better and better so I think when I come home, I will increase the distance. Right now I am walking just a little over a mile on my work-out days and I have my time down to between 16-17 minutes. So, I think I will increase it to 2 miles when I get home. It is nice to actually see muscle in my arms and legs now. And my stomach getting flatter again after the surgery.
Of course my allergies are acting up. My parents have cats. They are outdoors, but have been in the house and it still bothers me. Also, we have believed for a long time (21 years actually) that I am allergic to the bluegrass. Can you believe that? Actually allergic to the type of grass the state is known for! There new motto here, has been for a couple of years, is "Unbridled Spirit". I just love that. They mentioned on the news last night that I think they have made new rules for jockeys etc., because of what happened to Eight Belles at the Derby. They also said that there were to be congressional hearings on the industry and how the horses are treated. I think that is ridiculous. Congress certainly has more important things they should be spending their time on. What happened to Eight Belles was just a freak accident. No amount of meetings, hearings or rules is gonna change things like that from happening from time to time.
I finished my new book, 'Soul Connection'. In some ways it was better than the first book, 'Soul Healing'. It was a very good book though and I commend the author, Tammy Smith, for writing those two books. They have helped me a great deal and I am so thankful for that.
I am starting on my Beth Moore Bible study today. They are starting it tonight at New Life, but obviously I am not going to be there. They told to just do what the workbook said to do for the first week, so I am. I looked through it yesterday and it looks very good. I hope to learn a lot from it and that it will draw me even closer to God.
Have been reading in Luke in my daily Bible reading. A chapter a day. I haven't ever read Luke like that before. I have just looked up verses from it for this and that. I have found it to be very interesting and very straightforward. I like reading it this way and think I will try other books of the Bible like this. It's nice to read it in the progression it was meant to be read.
Well, I guess I have blabbed enough for this time. I hope all of you are doing well. Before I go, I will leave you with the words to one of my favorite songs. The song they sing at the Derby every year. It always brings a tear to my eye when I hear it or sing it. It is a good song. So, without further ado, the words to "My Old Kentucky Home" by Stephen Foster. Oh, I forgot to say, Saturday morning we are going to a civil war re-enactment. "Morgans Raid" is what it's called. It's about Morgans Raiders obviously. For you history buffs, you can look that up online and read about it. Here is the song:(mind you this was written in the mid 1800s so there may be some words that may be offensive to some people. for this, I do apologize, but it's how it was when the song was written.).
My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night (1853)
Words & music by Stephen Collins Foster (1826-1864)
"1.The sun shines bright in the old Kentucky home,'Tis summer, the darkies are gay,The corn top's ripe and the meadows in the bloom,While the birds make music all the day.The young folks roll on the little cabin floor,All merry, all happy and bright:By'n by Hard Times comes a knocking at the door,Then my old Kentucky Home, good night!
CHORUS : Weep no more, my lady,Oh! weep no more to-day!We will sing one song for the old Kentucky Home,For the old Kentucky Home far away.
2.They hunt no more for possum and the coon On the meadow, the hill, and the shore,They sing no more by the glimmer of the moon,On the bench by the old cabin door.The day goes by like a shadow o're the heart,With sorrow where all was delight:The time has come when the darkies have to part,Then my old Kentucky Home, good-night!
(CHORUS)
3.The head must bow and the back will have to bend,Wherever the darkey may go:A few more days, and the trouble all will end In the field where the sugar-canes grow.A few more days for to tote the weary load,No matter, 'twill never be light,A few more days till we totter on the road,Then my old Kentucky Home, good-night!
(CHORUS)."
Goodbye for now and God Bless.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
GOOD-BYE HILLARY!
Well, Hillary Clinton finally gave up yesterday. It was an interesting scene to watch. First of all, she was about 48 minutes late. She was to give her speech at noon and it was about 12:48pm before she arrived. I bet they had to drag her from her own house kicking and screaming to do this thing.
She spoke, I guess for about 40 or more minutes. She did say all the important things: she's suspending her campaign, she's endorsing Obama, she will work to elect Obama etc. But I found it interesting that she spoke only about 7-8 minutes about Obama. The rest of her speech was about herself. She was "auditioning" for the VP slot. I am not for Obama, but if he has half a brain in his head, he won't pick her for that position.
I didn't believe a word she said yesterday. I don't believe that she is really giving up. I think that while she and her people may put out a public image of supporting Obama, behind the scenes they will do everything they can to keep him from winning. She will sabotage his campaign. I think she will do this in order for McCain to win (which hopefully he will anyway, he's getting my vote), so that she can run against him in 2012.
We haven't seen the last of her for this campaign season for this office. I wish it wasn't going to be the case, but I just don't think she is going to go away that easily. She should. She's a socialist and her husband is an embarrassment. It will certainly be interesting to see how she behaves over the next 5 months.
For now, don't let the door hit you in the butt on your way out, Hillary.
She spoke, I guess for about 40 or more minutes. She did say all the important things: she's suspending her campaign, she's endorsing Obama, she will work to elect Obama etc. But I found it interesting that she spoke only about 7-8 minutes about Obama. The rest of her speech was about herself. She was "auditioning" for the VP slot. I am not for Obama, but if he has half a brain in his head, he won't pick her for that position.
I didn't believe a word she said yesterday. I don't believe that she is really giving up. I think that while she and her people may put out a public image of supporting Obama, behind the scenes they will do everything they can to keep him from winning. She will sabotage his campaign. I think she will do this in order for McCain to win (which hopefully he will anyway, he's getting my vote), so that she can run against him in 2012.
We haven't seen the last of her for this campaign season for this office. I wish it wasn't going to be the case, but I just don't think she is going to go away that easily. She should. She's a socialist and her husband is an embarrassment. It will certainly be interesting to see how she behaves over the next 5 months.
For now, don't let the door hit you in the butt on your way out, Hillary.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
The Beginning of Summer
Well, June has come in with a bang! What storms etc., that we have experienced. Now I hear the heat is coming tomorrow and friday. Highs in the 90s. From one extreme to another.
I had my last dentist appointment today for a while. We did 3 teeth. So, now my teeth are all ready for braces! I will be making an appointment with the orthodontist to hopefully see him in July and get the ball rolling on the braces. At my age! Oh well, it will be for the better in the end.
I am working through my soul healing book still as well as a workbook my counselor gave me. There are a lot of feelings and hurts to deal with. Lately I have been in an angry phase, which has not been pleasant for anyone, but I feel like I am coming out of it now. I am grieving for all that I have lost lately. As well as other griefs. So, it's a slow, painful process at times, but I am getting there. I know that God will help me, is helping me, to work through all of this.
I signed up for the Beth Moore Women's Bible study at our new church. I am somewhat excited and nervous about it. I will actually have to introduce myself to people for the first time. But, I think it will be good for me. It runs every Wednesday night from June 18th - August 13th. I will miss the first week because I will be away visiting my family. But, it ends just in time for my new nephew's birth which is after August 13th. So, other than that, it should be an interesting summer church-wise.
I am still involved in my politics. My conservative group is meeting this monday. We are called "Coalition for a Conservative Majority". I think we are in 5 states currently. We are not backing candidates as a group, but are free to do so on our own, which I do. Our group mostly will work on issues that we are concerned about in the conservative community. We are just getting started, but I am excited about it.
I am starting to get my mind geared for school. Classes don't start til Sept 24th, but I have to go to new student orientation here in the next few weeks and register for my classes etc. I am excited about getting back into it and finally getting this degree finished! Working with the different campaigns and going to school in the fall, right in the heat of the battle so to speak, will be a challenge. But, I am looking forward to all of it.
I guess the democrats selected their guy last night. I have heard a lot on the news today about him being the first black nominee etc. I want to remind folks that he is also half white, and muslim. We must consider our options so carefully this fall as we go to the voting booth. I hope that each of you will think long and hard and pray long and hard about who you choose for our next President, in particular. It is SO important this year, that we get it right. Everyone needs to pay particular attention this year as this process plays out. Make a good decision before you go into that voting booth in November.
I hope to get back on my bike after my visit to my family. I will get to swim there, which will be good exercise with my walking. I am also back to lifting my weights. So, we'll give the bicycle a shot when I get back and see how it makes me feel. The oddest things make that surgery area still feel sore. Oh well, all in good time.
Well, I guess that's it for this post. I am cooking supper at the same time and am trying not to burn the meat! Yikes! So I had better go for now.
If you have good weather, get out and enjoy it where you are! God's creation is beautiful and the sun feels wonderful.
God Bless You All.
I had my last dentist appointment today for a while. We did 3 teeth. So, now my teeth are all ready for braces! I will be making an appointment with the orthodontist to hopefully see him in July and get the ball rolling on the braces. At my age! Oh well, it will be for the better in the end.
I am working through my soul healing book still as well as a workbook my counselor gave me. There are a lot of feelings and hurts to deal with. Lately I have been in an angry phase, which has not been pleasant for anyone, but I feel like I am coming out of it now. I am grieving for all that I have lost lately. As well as other griefs. So, it's a slow, painful process at times, but I am getting there. I know that God will help me, is helping me, to work through all of this.
I signed up for the Beth Moore Women's Bible study at our new church. I am somewhat excited and nervous about it. I will actually have to introduce myself to people for the first time. But, I think it will be good for me. It runs every Wednesday night from June 18th - August 13th. I will miss the first week because I will be away visiting my family. But, it ends just in time for my new nephew's birth which is after August 13th. So, other than that, it should be an interesting summer church-wise.
I am still involved in my politics. My conservative group is meeting this monday. We are called "Coalition for a Conservative Majority". I think we are in 5 states currently. We are not backing candidates as a group, but are free to do so on our own, which I do. Our group mostly will work on issues that we are concerned about in the conservative community. We are just getting started, but I am excited about it.
I am starting to get my mind geared for school. Classes don't start til Sept 24th, but I have to go to new student orientation here in the next few weeks and register for my classes etc. I am excited about getting back into it and finally getting this degree finished! Working with the different campaigns and going to school in the fall, right in the heat of the battle so to speak, will be a challenge. But, I am looking forward to all of it.
I guess the democrats selected their guy last night. I have heard a lot on the news today about him being the first black nominee etc. I want to remind folks that he is also half white, and muslim. We must consider our options so carefully this fall as we go to the voting booth. I hope that each of you will think long and hard and pray long and hard about who you choose for our next President, in particular. It is SO important this year, that we get it right. Everyone needs to pay particular attention this year as this process plays out. Make a good decision before you go into that voting booth in November.
I hope to get back on my bike after my visit to my family. I will get to swim there, which will be good exercise with my walking. I am also back to lifting my weights. So, we'll give the bicycle a shot when I get back and see how it makes me feel. The oddest things make that surgery area still feel sore. Oh well, all in good time.
Well, I guess that's it for this post. I am cooking supper at the same time and am trying not to burn the meat! Yikes! So I had better go for now.
If you have good weather, get out and enjoy it where you are! God's creation is beautiful and the sun feels wonderful.
God Bless You All.
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