Little did I know that when I posted my worry blog last Monday, that Tuesday my secure little world was going to come crashing down around me. Those cuts I was talking about? They didn't stop on Monday. Tuesday morning I had a dentist appointment (which actually turned out to be a good thing) the doctor was held up, so I had to wait forever to get out of there, what should have been a 30 min appointment took me 1 hour. I finally walk into work and I knew immediately something was wrong. The ladies who are left in my department were all crying and my dad was standing in the middle of the circle. It turned out that the cuts weren't done, and dad did not make it through the first round. I was shocked! He had been with the company more than 24 years! I cried so hard (and let me tell you, I am NOT a pretty crier!!!) and dad had held it together until that moment, and then he lost it. But he told me to keep my head up, God is in control. I kept telling myself that all day.
The verses that had meant so much to me the day before meant so much more that day. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Psalm 118: 5-8 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place. The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
They all kept coming to mind. It was like God telling me, I'm here, I feel your hurt, I've got you. And let me tell you, it was only by the prayers of my friends and co-workers that got me through last week. I'm now at the end of my second week, and I'm taking it day by day. My dad is doing great, and I know he is going to come out better than before, and I'm trying to keep those around me at work encouraged and show Jesus love through my testimony. I still have my moments, but this week they have been few and far between.
Please pray for me as I continue so that maybe through this trial I may become stronger and be a witness of God's unfailing love!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Worry, worry, worry
Why do we worry? Does it ever accomplish anything? NO! All it does is cause us health problems! Studies have linked those who are habitual worriers to backaches, headaches, stomachaches and ulcers. But that doesn't stop us, does it? Nope, we still think that if we aren't consumed by what ever we worry about that nothing will fix it. The Bible tells us in Philippians 4:6-7 "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." "Be careful" is translated in different versions as be anxious...be anxious for nothing! It's right there is black and white. And in Matthew 6:34 the Bible says: "Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."
God will provide! Little did I know that my goofing off on Saturday and reading a book, and teaching my Sunday School class would have been ways that God would touch my heart and remind me that He is there, and He will provide if I give it over to Him! Today is only Monday, but it has been a bad day. Today started off when I completely slept through my alarm and I woke up at 8:15! I have to be at work at 8:30! So I rush to get ready and get out the door, and
God will provide! Little did I know that my goofing off on Saturday and reading a book, and teaching my Sunday School class would have been ways that God would touch my heart and remind me that He is there, and He will provide if I give it over to Him! Today is only Monday, but it has been a bad day. Today started off when I completely slept through my alarm and I woke up at 8:15! I have to be at work at 8:30! So I rush to get ready and get out the door, and
Sunday, October 25, 2009
It couldn't be 10 years, could it?
Well, actually, we are getting closer to 11 years, but that is beside the point, you probably want to know what was 10 years ago. 10 years ago in May, I graduated from High School. I know, I still get asked if I'm in high school, so how could I have been out that long. Well, this weekend was the weekend we had our reunion. At first I was all excited to go, oh its going to be so great, I'm so excited. Then I found out I couldn't afford most of the activities, so I was sad, but I was thinking, no one will remember me anyways, so oh well.
Well, fast forward to last Monday, my sister calls (she married a guy that graduated in my class) and says that she is talking to the class treasurer and the price has been cut almost in half and we could still go if we wanted. So I crunched some numbers and said okay, that works. I couldn't make the football game Friday night or the Pizza Party at the Park this afternoon as I had prior commitments, so I was only able to go to the dinner. Jenn and I decided to make a dash up to TJ Maxx and Ross to find stuff to wear (as if neither of us have anything, lol). We both buy really cute tops and figure we will wear jeans we already have. We get to the dinner and seriously, in 1o years, so little has changed! Yes, you have those friends who have married and are starting their families, but there are still so many who are single and are there to "Party like it's 1999". That is not me! I don't have a family, but I was never into the whole party scene. So I found this really cool spot and hung out all night talking to different people.
In all I did have fun and I'm glad I went. Lena did an awesome job getting everything set up and it was so nice getting to catch up with her and with other classmates. Oh, and I totally love the cute top I picked up today for $15 at TJ Maxx! Pictures to follow, I couldn't find my camera when it was time to go, so I'm hopping others will post the pics that they took so I can get copies!
Well, fast forward to last Monday, my sister calls (she married a guy that graduated in my class) and says that she is talking to the class treasurer and the price has been cut almost in half and we could still go if we wanted. So I crunched some numbers and said okay, that works. I couldn't make the football game Friday night or the Pizza Party at the Park this afternoon as I had prior commitments, so I was only able to go to the dinner. Jenn and I decided to make a dash up to TJ Maxx and Ross to find stuff to wear (as if neither of us have anything, lol). We both buy really cute tops and figure we will wear jeans we already have. We get to the dinner and seriously, in 1o years, so little has changed! Yes, you have those friends who have married and are starting their families, but there are still so many who are single and are there to "Party like it's 1999". That is not me! I don't have a family, but I was never into the whole party scene. So I found this really cool spot and hung out all night talking to different people.
In all I did have fun and I'm glad I went. Lena did an awesome job getting everything set up and it was so nice getting to catch up with her and with other classmates. Oh, and I totally love the cute top I picked up today for $15 at TJ Maxx! Pictures to follow, I couldn't find my camera when it was time to go, so I'm hopping others will post the pics that they took so I can get copies!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Fall...what fall?
I love fall, it should be here, except I live in Florida where fall is just something we hear about that happens in other parts of this country. We had 2 days last week that were cool enough that I could open the windows, this week, record temps (it was 100 here today!!!).
Today would have been my Grandmother's birthday, I think this is why I love fall so much, my mom's parents lived in Hiawassee, GA so we would always make a trip to the north GA mountains near the beginning of October. We would drive all around looking at the beautiful colors on the trees and enjoy the cool weather (and miss a few days of school!!) We would buy corn stalks (and this one time, we drove a station wagon that we nicknamed the Wallywagon b/c we wrapped those corn stalks and placed them on top of the car, and if you could have seen the looks we got traveling home on I-75 (think Griswalds). Good times!), go to craft fairs and spend time out by the lake and just have fun with Grandpa and Grandma. Anyways, back to Grandma, she is now celebrating her birthday in the presence of Jesus, how awesome is that?
So, in other random news, I finally started a twitter account. I figure if my mother can set one up, it's about time I caught up on the times :) Plus, Kasey has a twitter account, hehehe :D
Today would have been my Grandmother's birthday, I think this is why I love fall so much, my mom's parents lived in Hiawassee, GA so we would always make a trip to the north GA mountains near the beginning of October. We would drive all around looking at the beautiful colors on the trees and enjoy the cool weather (and miss a few days of school!!) We would buy corn stalks (and this one time, we drove a station wagon that we nicknamed the Wallywagon b/c we wrapped those corn stalks and placed them on top of the car, and if you could have seen the looks we got traveling home on I-75 (think Griswalds). Good times!), go to craft fairs and spend time out by the lake and just have fun with Grandpa and Grandma. Anyways, back to Grandma, she is now celebrating her birthday in the presence of Jesus, how awesome is that?
So, in other random news, I finally started a twitter account. I figure if my mother can set one up, it's about time I caught up on the times :) Plus, Kasey has a twitter account, hehehe :D
Monday, September 7, 2009
Best Laid Plans...
Okay, so the last post I was on my way to the local high school football game. Little did I know that a few minutes after I posted, my sister would call and say that she had too much to get ready for all the teens to come over after the game and she asked that I come over and help her. So, I did and it turned out to be a fun day. Leesburg beat Bishop Moore (which honestly, no one saw that coming!!) And the teens entertained us until they all left at midnight. Saturday was a day of errands, with dinner and a movie with friends that night. If you have not yet seen All About Steve, it is a definite must see! I loved the closing line of the movie. If you love someone let them go, if you have to stalk them, they weren't yours to begin with. (Does that remind you of someone you know?)
Sunday was a wonderful day at church, and the NASCAR race this week was at Atlanta and started at 7pm. I thought this would be perfect to ask a few friends over to watch the race after the evening service. I was house sitting for my parents and I figured Dad was so hyped up to have help up at the Keaton Beach house that he was going to take full advantage of a 3 day weekend, at least this is what I kept hearing. No one told me what days I was house sitting, just that since I didn't have any plans if I would stay there and take care of the dog. I invited a family with 2 kids, my sis & brother-in-law and Ayva and they thought it would be a good idea to invite another family as they are huge race fans and due to the economy have cut back to just basic cable so they don't get ESPN. No big deal, get a little more hamburger meat and another bag of chips and we are good, or so I think. I had one family follow me to my parents house only to pull in and my dad's truck is there. Do what? That wasn't here when I left. So I walk in and dad was sleeping on the couch and I was like, um Hi, Dad, welcome home. He had seen my notes and asked if I was having people over and I said yes, and told him who, I said we could go out somewhere and watch the race and he said, no, it's okay. So, we all invade his quiet house and go about fixing dinner and watching the race. By the end of the race, it was just Dad & I left and he kept falling asleep, so I was silently (or as silently as I could) cheering Kasey Kahne (my future husband) on to victory. All I kept thinking as the laps kept clicking down was that if a caution comes out, this is going to be very bad. But there was no caution, and Kasey won. Dad woke up so I got to cheer, and then I high tailed it out of the house!
And now I understand how all those parties kids throw can get so out of had, what started out to be a few people watching a race ended up being a house full of people (most not caring one wit about the race). So parents, when you catch your kid having a party and they say, but I don't know how it got this big, they are probably right. And Jenn, next time you question something, speak up. You and mom communicate, so you are probably right about what you think is going on. Best laid plains and all that...
Sunday was a wonderful day at church, and the NASCAR race this week was at Atlanta and started at 7pm. I thought this would be perfect to ask a few friends over to watch the race after the evening service. I was house sitting for my parents and I figured Dad was so hyped up to have help up at the Keaton Beach house that he was going to take full advantage of a 3 day weekend, at least this is what I kept hearing. No one told me what days I was house sitting, just that since I didn't have any plans if I would stay there and take care of the dog. I invited a family with 2 kids, my sis & brother-in-law and Ayva and they thought it would be a good idea to invite another family as they are huge race fans and due to the economy have cut back to just basic cable so they don't get ESPN. No big deal, get a little more hamburger meat and another bag of chips and we are good, or so I think. I had one family follow me to my parents house only to pull in and my dad's truck is there. Do what? That wasn't here when I left. So I walk in and dad was sleeping on the couch and I was like, um Hi, Dad, welcome home. He had seen my notes and asked if I was having people over and I said yes, and told him who, I said we could go out somewhere and watch the race and he said, no, it's okay. So, we all invade his quiet house and go about fixing dinner and watching the race. By the end of the race, it was just Dad & I left and he kept falling asleep, so I was silently (or as silently as I could) cheering Kasey Kahne (my future husband) on to victory. All I kept thinking as the laps kept clicking down was that if a caution comes out, this is going to be very bad. But there was no caution, and Kasey won. Dad woke up so I got to cheer, and then I high tailed it out of the house!
And now I understand how all those parties kids throw can get so out of had, what started out to be a few people watching a race ended up being a house full of people (most not caring one wit about the race). So parents, when you catch your kid having a party and they say, but I don't know how it got this big, they are probably right. And Jenn, next time you question something, speak up. You and mom communicate, so you are probably right about what you think is going on. Best laid plains and all that...
Friday, September 4, 2009
Small Town Weekend
And I was so determined that I was going to post and not go several days without a post, and now I've gone more than a week. Oops. Today is the first home game for the local high school football team. I was planning to go with my sister (her husband helps coach the team), but she just called in a panic, so I think I'm going over there to help her out. At least for a little while, I may still end up at the game at some point tonight.
The last week and a half I have been totally consumed with reading Pioneer Woman's blog. I asked a friend how in the world did I not know about this before? Wow, she is such an amazing writer, and so hilarious! Of course like every other single female who makes their way to her website, I totally think Cowboy Josh is cute. But seriously, who wouldn't think that? I'm trying to be nice and not stalk her, kinda hard, but I believe it can be done.
I mentioned in my last post that I was going to attempt to make aprons. Well, I started last Saturday and got it all basted together (that's as far as I got) and I haven't touched it since. Oh well, I'm going to take full advantage of a 3 day weekend and finish this one and make the kid's apron to match. Nana (my dad's mom) has already laid claims to the first one, and since she helped me so much in getting it this far done, I think that is only fair.
Well, I'm off for a typical small town Friday night. Football! Should be an interesting night!
The last week and a half I have been totally consumed with reading Pioneer Woman's blog. I asked a friend how in the world did I not know about this before? Wow, she is such an amazing writer, and so hilarious! Of course like every other single female who makes their way to her website, I totally think Cowboy Josh is cute. But seriously, who wouldn't think that? I'm trying to be nice and not stalk her, kinda hard, but I believe it can be done.
I mentioned in my last post that I was going to attempt to make aprons. Well, I started last Saturday and got it all basted together (that's as far as I got) and I haven't touched it since. Oh well, I'm going to take full advantage of a 3 day weekend and finish this one and make the kid's apron to match. Nana (my dad's mom) has already laid claims to the first one, and since she helped me so much in getting it this far done, I think that is only fair.
Well, I'm off for a typical small town Friday night. Football! Should be an interesting night!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Life As It Is Today...
Haven't we all been trying to figure out how to earn just a little extra money these days? I've come up with an idea for me...I'm going to make aprons. You know, those things your mom wears on Thanksgiving and Christmas? Okay, so I'm not the best seamstress, but I'm pretty good and if I practice I will only get better. So, to ruin the surprise, if you are getting a Christmas present from me this year, it's going to be an apron. Sorry! Haha.
Yesterday one of my co-workers got to retire after 26 years! How awesome is that? She always made us smile and always had a song on her heart and on her lips. Today it was sad when no one said, "Copier off". I didn't even realize that it was after 5, I usually wait to hear that and then start to wrap things up for the day. So, to Annie, happy retirement and may God bless you as you embark on this new journey.
And lastly (and by no means least), today is my parents 30th wedding anniversary! Dad told mom today that it wasn't officially their anniversary until 8 pm because my mom just had to have these candles at her wedding and she wanted them to be seen, so the start of the wedding was put off until 8 pm. Of course, Florida in August, it still wasn't dark at 8! Ha, let that be a lesson to those planning a wedding in a venue with lots of windows, if you want the candles to be seen, black out the windows, or get married in the middle of winter! haha Seriously though, my parents are amazing and still so in love! Everything that I'm hoping for in marriage is based on what I see in them. I love you mom & dad! Congrats!!! <3
Yesterday one of my co-workers got to retire after 26 years! How awesome is that? She always made us smile and always had a song on her heart and on her lips. Today it was sad when no one said, "Copier off". I didn't even realize that it was after 5, I usually wait to hear that and then start to wrap things up for the day. So, to Annie, happy retirement and may God bless you as you embark on this new journey.
And lastly (and by no means least), today is my parents 30th wedding anniversary! Dad told mom today that it wasn't officially their anniversary until 8 pm because my mom just had to have these candles at her wedding and she wanted them to be seen, so the start of the wedding was put off until 8 pm. Of course, Florida in August, it still wasn't dark at 8! Ha, let that be a lesson to those planning a wedding in a venue with lots of windows, if you want the candles to be seen, black out the windows, or get married in the middle of winter! haha Seriously though, my parents are amazing and still so in love! Everything that I'm hoping for in marriage is based on what I see in them. I love you mom & dad! Congrats!!! <3
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Birthday Fun
This morning I had the honor of taking my niece to a birthday party. (My niece Ayva is 20 months old and you will hear lots about her in future posts!) My co-workers little girl just turned 1 and I was invited to her party. Ayva and I had lots of fun climbing all over the jungle gym and swinging and eating yummy cake...well until the storm came. So we threw our trash away, told the birthday girl happy birthday said good bye to friends and made a mad dash for the car.
On the way home we stopped for a cheeseburger happy meal and apples (I did let Ayva have a couple fries, I know, bad Auntie Kim!). And when she was finished I got to put her down for a nap just before Mommy & Daddy got home.
It is definitely the little things in life that makes you smile!
My First Post
Okay, so I'm finally biting the bullet. After being a stalker on some of my friends blogs, I've decided to start my own. Now I don't know who all will stumble across this, but I hope I don't bore you completely!
So, here goes nothing...
So, here goes nothing...
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