My cat is better!!! Yay!!! The amount of ribbon he puked up was unbelievable, especially since I don't keep ribbon in the house because I know he eats it. I have no idea where it came from, but I am thankful the Lord answered our prayers. I started praying that if there was something causing a blockage that the Lord would move it, and He did. Yay! Ugh. It was a rough week of going back and forth in my mind over what to do with my kitty, knowing I couldn't really afford another vet bill. Ahhhhh, breathing a huge sigh of relief, such a gift to have that burden lifted before Christmas.
I am soooo looking forward to getting together with our good friends today for dinner, a little gift exchange and lots of laughs I'm sure. Then we will go to their Christmas Eve service, come home, and wait for Santa ... literally. Our neighbor dresses as Santa and comes over. He is so sweet. We don't even do Santa, but the kids love it. Elijah is saying he believes in Santa too so he especially is excited. His determination in believing in Santa is pretty funny.
I still have gifts to wrap, but I would really like to just chill and read my book about a woman who was kidnapped by indians, escaped and walked 1000 miles back to her home. So crazy! It's a true story. The novel is historical fiction based on her story. It is so good though. I feel terrible putting the book down and leaving them in the wilderness. It is her and another woman who escaped. Oh, the things they go through. The human will is amazing.
But, it's Christmas Eve so I will be doing Christmas things today, like writing a blog post on Christmas Eve :)
I will post soon about my First Grade Christmas party experience. Serena told me I need to write it down. I was in charge of games, and for those who know me you probably know I am amazing at games, and crafts, and party planning ... no. I'm not. There may have been tears and frustrations involved in my games. Stay tuned.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO READ MY BLOG!!!!!!!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Hugs from Dogs
I love when my dogs hug me. It might sound weird, but they do.
Daisy just walked over the where I am sitting in the chair, sat down and pushed herself against me. That's her hug. I hug her back and she is so happy. Plus, she is big so I can really hug her and squeeze her and she doesn't mind at all.
So, we just had a little moment. She trotted off all happy, grabbed her bone and is chewing away on it now.
Molly will do the same thing. She will jump up on the bed, come over to wear I am, sit and lean into me. It's so sweet.
I know. I have issues. But, I am feeling really sentimental about life right now. Christmas this year is really getting into my heart. It's good and bad. Good because I like feeling the emotions of holidays and really feeling the moments. Bad because who wants to be weepy around Christmas.
It doesn't help that my kitty has been sick. He's being so sweet about it too. I have read that cats really mask their illnesses well. He definitely is. He has barely been eating, etc., but he is still so sweet and is loving any attention he gets. I had already been giving him extra attention since losing Simon. Samson is just so laid back and squeezable so I've definitely been squeezing him lately. A friend said maybe that's why he got sick. I was squeezing him too much. Ha ha. That made me laugh.
He's 14. There's only so much we can do for our little buddy. Going through all of this though makes me never want to get another cat. We were looking at cats last night at the pet store. They were so sweet, but all I kept thinking was "you cost A LOT of money." Vet bills are ridiculous. It's sad because I would probably get a million animals (give or take a few) if they didn't cost so darn much to care for.
So, here we enter another point of change in life that is a reminder that we are getting old. A college friend and I were just talking about things like this. Life events that make us wonder how we got this old. I remember getting my cats and thinking, "I could have them until I am 40." I've heard of cats living for 20 years. Thirty-five is pretty close to 40, but it does kind of take me back a step wondering how I got to this point so quickly.
Well, my kitty is sitting here wanting some love and probably some tuna juice. I read it helps with hydrating, etc. He does love it too.
Now go hug your dog, or cat :o)
Daisy just walked over the where I am sitting in the chair, sat down and pushed herself against me. That's her hug. I hug her back and she is so happy. Plus, she is big so I can really hug her and squeeze her and she doesn't mind at all.
So, we just had a little moment. She trotted off all happy, grabbed her bone and is chewing away on it now.
Molly will do the same thing. She will jump up on the bed, come over to wear I am, sit and lean into me. It's so sweet.
I know. I have issues. But, I am feeling really sentimental about life right now. Christmas this year is really getting into my heart. It's good and bad. Good because I like feeling the emotions of holidays and really feeling the moments. Bad because who wants to be weepy around Christmas.
It doesn't help that my kitty has been sick. He's being so sweet about it too. I have read that cats really mask their illnesses well. He definitely is. He has barely been eating, etc., but he is still so sweet and is loving any attention he gets. I had already been giving him extra attention since losing Simon. Samson is just so laid back and squeezable so I've definitely been squeezing him lately. A friend said maybe that's why he got sick. I was squeezing him too much. Ha ha. That made me laugh.
He's 14. There's only so much we can do for our little buddy. Going through all of this though makes me never want to get another cat. We were looking at cats last night at the pet store. They were so sweet, but all I kept thinking was "you cost A LOT of money." Vet bills are ridiculous. It's sad because I would probably get a million animals (give or take a few) if they didn't cost so darn much to care for.
So, here we enter another point of change in life that is a reminder that we are getting old. A college friend and I were just talking about things like this. Life events that make us wonder how we got this old. I remember getting my cats and thinking, "I could have them until I am 40." I've heard of cats living for 20 years. Thirty-five is pretty close to 40, but it does kind of take me back a step wondering how I got to this point so quickly.
Well, my kitty is sitting here wanting some love and probably some tuna juice. I read it helps with hydrating, etc. He does love it too.
Now go hug your dog, or cat :o)
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Hmmm ...
It's been a while since I've been on here I see.
I have to share my small victory from today though. The grandfather I mentioned in my previous post waved to me today. Unprovoked. Yes! VICTORY!! I may have even sung that word out loud after it happened too. So happy. He and I are officially waving buddies.
Things have been peaceful lately. I have felt so free in a weird way. I mean, things have been going on. Don't get me wrong. There have been tragedies, and sickness, and sadness, etc., but I am feeling good these days. I am almost afraid to say all of this, but I also don't want to live in superstitious fear. I don't think God works that way. I am just very thankful for peaceful days. Anxiety is a bitch so days when I don't have to deal with it are good days. Long stretches of not having to deal with it are even better. So, ahhhhhhhh. I am resting in that right now.
Advent season is here and I love it, such a joyful time of year, especially when the truth is in you. I am more grateful than ever that God decided to send his Son as a little baby for the sake of little old me. What a gift. When so much sadness goes on it is easy to want to question God, but then what? If you are going to question God, where do you turn? It is an odd conundrum to question, yet rest in God's sovereignty. I find myself there quite often though.
Reading His word helps. He makes things so clear at times. It's not always easy to put into my own words, but I read His word and understand. That is peaceful. That is good.
Madelyn is showing some real spiritual growth this year. I think her teacher at school has been very helpful in this way. Her prayers though are more heartfelt and sincere. At dinner she thanks God that we have food to eat and prays for those who don't. During our family prayers she is praying more for the hearts of people who don't know Truth. It is really sweet.
Elijah comes up with very interesting questions and comments concerning God and things in the Bible. He soaks up Bible stories and is able to then put thoughts and ideas together concerning God. For instance, we were discussing marriage and the vows that are made before God. Elijah then adds that once we had him and Madelyn they then became a part of that vow. He actually said it was like God's promises came like a laser into him and Madelyn after we had kids. So funny.
I love seeing their hearts and minds grow towards God, and I love being able to be real with them in talking about God. I love the verse where Jesus says something to the effect of "in this world you will have trouble, but take heart I have overcome the world." There is victory with God. We just have to hold on, and sometimes that is all we can do.
So, all that to say I am so overwhelmed and thankful right now for all God has blessed us with, and for the comfort we can find in Him through all things.
I have to share my small victory from today though. The grandfather I mentioned in my previous post waved to me today. Unprovoked. Yes! VICTORY!! I may have even sung that word out loud after it happened too. So happy. He and I are officially waving buddies.
Things have been peaceful lately. I have felt so free in a weird way. I mean, things have been going on. Don't get me wrong. There have been tragedies, and sickness, and sadness, etc., but I am feeling good these days. I am almost afraid to say all of this, but I also don't want to live in superstitious fear. I don't think God works that way. I am just very thankful for peaceful days. Anxiety is a bitch so days when I don't have to deal with it are good days. Long stretches of not having to deal with it are even better. So, ahhhhhhhh. I am resting in that right now.
Advent season is here and I love it, such a joyful time of year, especially when the truth is in you. I am more grateful than ever that God decided to send his Son as a little baby for the sake of little old me. What a gift. When so much sadness goes on it is easy to want to question God, but then what? If you are going to question God, where do you turn? It is an odd conundrum to question, yet rest in God's sovereignty. I find myself there quite often though.
Reading His word helps. He makes things so clear at times. It's not always easy to put into my own words, but I read His word and understand. That is peaceful. That is good.
Madelyn is showing some real spiritual growth this year. I think her teacher at school has been very helpful in this way. Her prayers though are more heartfelt and sincere. At dinner she thanks God that we have food to eat and prays for those who don't. During our family prayers she is praying more for the hearts of people who don't know Truth. It is really sweet.
Elijah comes up with very interesting questions and comments concerning God and things in the Bible. He soaks up Bible stories and is able to then put thoughts and ideas together concerning God. For instance, we were discussing marriage and the vows that are made before God. Elijah then adds that once we had him and Madelyn they then became a part of that vow. He actually said it was like God's promises came like a laser into him and Madelyn after we had kids. So funny.
I love seeing their hearts and minds grow towards God, and I love being able to be real with them in talking about God. I love the verse where Jesus says something to the effect of "in this world you will have trouble, but take heart I have overcome the world." There is victory with God. We just have to hold on, and sometimes that is all we can do.
So, all that to say I am so overwhelmed and thankful right now for all God has blessed us with, and for the comfort we can find in Him through all things.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Strangers?
I see people around town all the time. I don't really know them, but I feel like I do. I even come up with their life scenarios which I am sure are pretty darn close to their real life situations because I am after all only going by their looks.
Anyway, take the bus stop people for instance. I drive my kids to school so I see a number of people at various bus stops. There is the old man that walks a teeny girl to the bus stop, only now she is not so teeny and is probably in 2nd grade, or maybe first. There used to be an older red headed boy that he would see to the bus stop as well, but he is now in high school. That bus comes early so I don't see him any more.
I have seen a young woman with him in the mornings at times too so I am assuming she is the girl's mother. So, here is what I surmised. The woman is a young single mother who works so he helps her by getting her daughter on the bus. He has to be the grandfather (or even great-grandfather) because he is so sweet with the little chatter-box girl. Seriously. I only drive by them, but she is a talker. They walk and she is just talking up a storm. It is so sweet. He used to hold her hand, but now she's a big girl. I imagine she just melts his heart.
I even saw the man do a funny dance to make the older red-headed boy laugh. It was super sweet. The man is not super friendly to me though. Yes. I still have only driven by, but I would wave. It was almost like he would try to not look at me, but I am happy to report I get a wave occasionally now. I mean I drive in the other lane to make sure they are safe so I wave an acknowledging wave. You do that right?
So, it was funny on Halloween night to see them trick or treating in our neighborhood. I feel like I know the guy, but what do I say? "Hey! It's me, the lady who drives by you on a regular basis! Can I just ask you to verify my back story I have created for you?" Originally I thought he must be their sole guardian and everyone else has died. Now I don't think that everyone has died, but he must have some kind of guardianship or something. See, I do need verification. I should have asked him on Halloween. That's so not weird at all.
There are others. One woman I would see at story time all the time. That ended, but I continued to see her at parks, the grocery store, etc. Finally one day I introduced myself because it was just getting weird how I would see her ALL the time and we never said anything. It turns out her husband leads the local cubs scouts. Good to know.
Another lady I see at the bus stop has a little baby. Well, he was super little, but now he wears a leash because you just can't have a little toddler free to roam on that road, way too dangerous so I don't blame her one bit. It is cute to see the others fussing over him at the stop though. He was just standing there with a big smile on his face the other day. So cute!
Another woman I only just saw the other day. She was cute waving to her kids on the bus. She looks like she has a hard life, like she works hard for the sake of her kids. See? This is what I do. I make up stories for people. But, with her it was like she would wave to the kids all smiles and so sweet, but when she turned to continue walking her face changed. The hardness showed through. She saves face for her kids. Don't we all at times?
There is another group that I just plain worry over. There are so many of them at this stop on a busy two lane country road. It just scares me to see all those people crammed onto a corner with barely any sidewalk. Oy. I see the moms walk along the road with their kids trying to get to the corner, but there is no sidewalk! I hate it.
I could go on. It's funny though because I am sure my stories are way more dramatic in my mind than they are in real life, but you never know right? Am I the only one who does this? Or, am I the only one that sees certain people so much that it feels like I should know them?
Tell me. I need to know your stories if this happens to you ... Tell me I'm not SO weird!!!
Anyway, take the bus stop people for instance. I drive my kids to school so I see a number of people at various bus stops. There is the old man that walks a teeny girl to the bus stop, only now she is not so teeny and is probably in 2nd grade, or maybe first. There used to be an older red headed boy that he would see to the bus stop as well, but he is now in high school. That bus comes early so I don't see him any more.
I have seen a young woman with him in the mornings at times too so I am assuming she is the girl's mother. So, here is what I surmised. The woman is a young single mother who works so he helps her by getting her daughter on the bus. He has to be the grandfather (or even great-grandfather) because he is so sweet with the little chatter-box girl. Seriously. I only drive by them, but she is a talker. They walk and she is just talking up a storm. It is so sweet. He used to hold her hand, but now she's a big girl. I imagine she just melts his heart.
I even saw the man do a funny dance to make the older red-headed boy laugh. It was super sweet. The man is not super friendly to me though. Yes. I still have only driven by, but I would wave. It was almost like he would try to not look at me, but I am happy to report I get a wave occasionally now. I mean I drive in the other lane to make sure they are safe so I wave an acknowledging wave. You do that right?
So, it was funny on Halloween night to see them trick or treating in our neighborhood. I feel like I know the guy, but what do I say? "Hey! It's me, the lady who drives by you on a regular basis! Can I just ask you to verify my back story I have created for you?" Originally I thought he must be their sole guardian and everyone else has died. Now I don't think that everyone has died, but he must have some kind of guardianship or something. See, I do need verification. I should have asked him on Halloween. That's so not weird at all.
There are others. One woman I would see at story time all the time. That ended, but I continued to see her at parks, the grocery store, etc. Finally one day I introduced myself because it was just getting weird how I would see her ALL the time and we never said anything. It turns out her husband leads the local cubs scouts. Good to know.
Another lady I see at the bus stop has a little baby. Well, he was super little, but now he wears a leash because you just can't have a little toddler free to roam on that road, way too dangerous so I don't blame her one bit. It is cute to see the others fussing over him at the stop though. He was just standing there with a big smile on his face the other day. So cute!
Another woman I only just saw the other day. She was cute waving to her kids on the bus. She looks like she has a hard life, like she works hard for the sake of her kids. See? This is what I do. I make up stories for people. But, with her it was like she would wave to the kids all smiles and so sweet, but when she turned to continue walking her face changed. The hardness showed through. She saves face for her kids. Don't we all at times?
There is another group that I just plain worry over. There are so many of them at this stop on a busy two lane country road. It just scares me to see all those people crammed onto a corner with barely any sidewalk. Oy. I see the moms walk along the road with their kids trying to get to the corner, but there is no sidewalk! I hate it.
I could go on. It's funny though because I am sure my stories are way more dramatic in my mind than they are in real life, but you never know right? Am I the only one who does this? Or, am I the only one that sees certain people so much that it feels like I should know them?
Tell me. I need to know your stories if this happens to you ... Tell me I'm not SO weird!!!
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