Caffeine! I've had more than my share today. I'm almost shakey, and I haven't done that to myself in a long time. I had Starbucks early this morning, a cup of coffee mid-morning and a couple glasses of (unsweet) iced tea for lunch...that would do it. I know better than that.
Sometimes it's sad when things that were once a treat become commonplace. I remember visiting Chicago years ago and there was a Starbucks on every other corner. I thought about how awesome it would be to have a Starbucks close by! Now, I can get their coffee downstairs in our cafeteria any time I want. We also have a Starbucks just a few minutes from home...right beside a Krispy Kreme donut shop. I never really understood the fascination with Krisy Kreme donuts until I had a warm, fresh one! Oh, my! Another good example is Cracker Barrel. Remember when you had to travel south to eat at one?
I must not have deep in me today. I felt like I was headed somewhere semi-important and then the focus sorta fizzled. The office is closing early and with less than an hour to go, it's the three day weekend on my mind, not trying to make sense of why we allow special things to become commonplace in our lives. Who needs that? Maybe another day.
I keep checking my two in-boxes...nothing. I have about 12 minutes worth of filing to do. Maybe that will keep me busy on Tuesday morning while everyone else is gearing up from being off three to four days and start assigning me things to do. My job is almost totally reliant on other people assigning tasks to me. There's not a whole lot of work I can create for myself. I never blog until my work is done, but sometimes it pays to pace myself. It's not like I can sweep the floor, (we have people for that). I can't even water the plants, (we have people for that, too.) I was also informed not to pick dead leaves out of the plants because that's the only way we know the plant people are doing their jobs. Isn't that a hoot?
Well, I could go on with my droning...35 minutes 'til we close. But, can you stand it?
Let's see...my sister Janet, her husband Bob and my parents are/were coming for the weekend? I should hear something definite tonight. My mother, somehow, fell off a porch step on Wednesday, broke one ankle and sprained the other. Now, you have to know my mother. She doesn't do anything if she can't do it right! Several years ago, she fell backward off a step ladder and broke both her wrists. But, if I know my mom, she'll be in the backseat with pillows propped and ankles elevated if she can go at all. That's one of the things I love about my mom, her, let's go spirit! She is in a walking boot and says she's not in (much) pain...we shall see!
Actually, the basis of the trip (other than to see the favorite sister/daughter...ha!) was to come pick up the china cabinet I have no room for in the new apartment. I'm losing one very large piece of furniture to let go of a four-windows apartment and move to an eleven-windows apartment. I can handle it. It's not a huge sacrifice for what I'm gaining.
Well, if you have read this entire blog, you deserve a special reward...a final, deep moment... something to ponder. Always remember the specialness of something new and exciting so you can truly appreciate it for years to come. Just remember how excited you were the first time you bought underwear or T-shirts and realized they were tagless. That precious moment will stay with you forever!
Friday, August 31, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Movin' on My Mind
Only two more weekends at our current apartment; moving is weighing heavily on my mind. Not because of the work involved (we're pros at it), but because we're so anxious to get there. Since the kids were at our apartment Sunday night, we were all bumping elbows in the taco assembly line in the kitchen. I won't miss that!
I may miss the openness of the living/dining room we have now. It is one, good-sized room, 24 feet long, to be exact. If we want to pop up the drop leaves to the dining table, we can easily seat 8-10 people. I'm not sure if it will be that easy at the new place, but then again, how often do we have 8 to 10 people for a meal? The living room and kitchen are separated by a 1/2 wall with a breakfast bar, so it is still open...just a little different set up for dining.
We have a ground-floor entrance to our current apartment and it is all one level, but it is built on a hill and when you walk out the back door there is an elevated balcony. I may miss that, too. The morning and evening air is finally getting cool enough to enjoy it again.
Bob and I went to the Hendersonville fireworks display on July 3rd this year with my sister, Jodie, and her husband, Randy. We didn't dream the downtown Nashville fireworks on the 4th would be so amazing and didn't attend, (although we watched it live in HD on TV). I don't know if we will be brave enough to embrace the experience (including crowds, traffic, heat, etc.) next year or not. From what we saw on TV along with the Nashville Symphony playing live throughout the show, we're feeling like it may be worth making the effort...at least once.
Anyway....on the evening of the 4th after the fireworks on TV were over, Bob and I heard rather loud booms and saw flashes of light through the living room windows. As we walked out on our balcony to see what was up, it was if the city of Goodlettsville was putting on a fireworks display...just for us...in honor of our first 4th of July in Tennessee. There, from the comfort of our wicker chairs was one of the most lovely fireworks shows I had ever seen. Flashes of cascading, colored light, strategically placed between the trees on either side of our balcony so as not to block our view. It was quite a memory.
I have some lovely balcony memories. It's amazingly quiet out there considering we are in the middle of an apartment complex. It is a place for conversation or just meditation. A place to enjoy as the sun rises and sets, in the daylight or in the dark. I think Lexi has a memory or two of the balcony as well....ears go through rail posts much easier than they come back out.
Well, at least, when we arrive at the new apartment, we will still have a small patio. It is big enough for our wicker chairs and end table. Big enough to enjoy sunrises and sunsets, to have conversation, to meditate or just to dream. I'm good at that.
I may miss the openness of the living/dining room we have now. It is one, good-sized room, 24 feet long, to be exact. If we want to pop up the drop leaves to the dining table, we can easily seat 8-10 people. I'm not sure if it will be that easy at the new place, but then again, how often do we have 8 to 10 people for a meal? The living room and kitchen are separated by a 1/2 wall with a breakfast bar, so it is still open...just a little different set up for dining.
We have a ground-floor entrance to our current apartment and it is all one level, but it is built on a hill and when you walk out the back door there is an elevated balcony. I may miss that, too. The morning and evening air is finally getting cool enough to enjoy it again.
Bob and I went to the Hendersonville fireworks display on July 3rd this year with my sister, Jodie, and her husband, Randy. We didn't dream the downtown Nashville fireworks on the 4th would be so amazing and didn't attend, (although we watched it live in HD on TV). I don't know if we will be brave enough to embrace the experience (including crowds, traffic, heat, etc.) next year or not. From what we saw on TV along with the Nashville Symphony playing live throughout the show, we're feeling like it may be worth making the effort...at least once.
Anyway....on the evening of the 4th after the fireworks on TV were over, Bob and I heard rather loud booms and saw flashes of light through the living room windows. As we walked out on our balcony to see what was up, it was if the city of Goodlettsville was putting on a fireworks display...just for us...in honor of our first 4th of July in Tennessee. There, from the comfort of our wicker chairs was one of the most lovely fireworks shows I had ever seen. Flashes of cascading, colored light, strategically placed between the trees on either side of our balcony so as not to block our view. It was quite a memory.
I have some lovely balcony memories. It's amazingly quiet out there considering we are in the middle of an apartment complex. It is a place for conversation or just meditation. A place to enjoy as the sun rises and sets, in the daylight or in the dark. I think Lexi has a memory or two of the balcony as well....ears go through rail posts much easier than they come back out.
Well, at least, when we arrive at the new apartment, we will still have a small patio. It is big enough for our wicker chairs and end table. Big enough to enjoy sunrises and sunsets, to have conversation, to meditate or just to dream. I'm good at that.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Grand Kids! Let Them Entertain You!
My three year old grandson, Braedon, is sooo funny.....he didn't want to play in the bedroom (where the toy box is) by himself this weekend because there were ghostbusters in there.
Bob and I were standing in the doorway last night waving goodbye as Travis, Mandy, Lexi & Braedon were walking to the car. Braedon, holding his mommy's hand, looking back at Granny & Grandpa, called out toward us.....
"Bye!"
A few seconds later, he says....
"I wuv you....."
a few seconds after that he said,
"Good luck!"
He cracks me up.
Bob and I were standing in the doorway last night waving goodbye as Travis, Mandy, Lexi & Braedon were walking to the car. Braedon, holding his mommy's hand, looking back at Granny & Grandpa, called out toward us.....
"Bye!"
A few seconds later, he says....
"I wuv you....."
a few seconds after that he said,
"Good luck!"
He cracks me up.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Wet Dirt
I like the smell of wet dirt.
The grass isn't growin,
so nobody's mowin',
but the sprinklers are goin',
and I like the smell of wet dirt.
Now I may be a little weird,
but not worth shedding any tears.
But if you're gonna, would you please,
hang your head over the dry ground, you see...
I can't help it...I like the smell of wet dirt.
You never know what'll inspire you to write,
from what makes you happy to a restless night.
Sometimes it's something really odd,
or sometimes something wonderful like the awesomeness of God.
This time it's goofy, simply said, I just like the smell of wet dirt.
The grass isn't growin,
so nobody's mowin',
but the sprinklers are goin',
and I like the smell of wet dirt.
Now I may be a little weird,
but not worth shedding any tears.
But if you're gonna, would you please,
hang your head over the dry ground, you see...
I can't help it...I like the smell of wet dirt.
You never know what'll inspire you to write,
from what makes you happy to a restless night.
Sometimes it's something really odd,
or sometimes something wonderful like the awesomeness of God.
This time it's goofy, simply said, I just like the smell of wet dirt.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Who retired?
Bob went to work about a month ago at Bass Pro Shop in the Opry Mills Mall. I've been telling everyone,
"...it's like sending a 12 year old to work at Disneyland."
Yes, ladies, not only does Bob work at the mall, but I pass it everyday on my way to work, too! We only live about 15 minutes from there.
It only took Bob about four months to decide he'd had enough of retirement. I'm surprised it took that long; he's always been so active. He really seems to enjoy his new career. It's his first time in retail so it's a whole new world out there for him to discover! I'm very proud of him and love to hear his hilarious customer related stories. Welcome to the world, baby!
I went to work for Zurich Insurance (Because Change Happenz), through a temp agency about a month after we arrived. Truly, I hadn't planned to go to work quite that quickly. I guess the Lord had other things in mind. I got an awesome offer of work the day after I applied at the agency and was on a plane to Atlanta for training five days later. I spent a total of two and a half weeks in Atlanta, but it was well worth my investment of time away from home. I was hired as a permanent employee of Zurich on July 31st and consider myself truly blessed!
We are looking forward to a break in the temperatures so we can act like retired people! The forecast for today is 104 degrees and we are breaking all kinds of heat related records. Most areas haven't seen rain in weeks! It's even too hot to go to the pool! Now, how sad is that?
We haven't been on the Harley hardly at all this summer. Perhaps I should rephrase that, I haven't been on the Harley hardly at all this summer. Tennessee has a helmet law and we all (riders) know how hot helmets are. Trust me, you wouldn't want to ride close to where we live without it anyway. I've promised Bob, "we'll wear out the Harley this Fall!" I'm looking forward to it...I miss it.
I guess the fact that Bob knows he is retired is all that matters. Being retired means you can go back to being retired if you want to. Right now though, he seems quite content.
"...it's like sending a 12 year old to work at Disneyland."
Yes, ladies, not only does Bob work at the mall, but I pass it everyday on my way to work, too! We only live about 15 minutes from there.
It only took Bob about four months to decide he'd had enough of retirement. I'm surprised it took that long; he's always been so active. He really seems to enjoy his new career. It's his first time in retail so it's a whole new world out there for him to discover! I'm very proud of him and love to hear his hilarious customer related stories. Welcome to the world, baby!
I went to work for Zurich Insurance (Because Change Happenz), through a temp agency about a month after we arrived. Truly, I hadn't planned to go to work quite that quickly. I guess the Lord had other things in mind. I got an awesome offer of work the day after I applied at the agency and was on a plane to Atlanta for training five days later. I spent a total of two and a half weeks in Atlanta, but it was well worth my investment of time away from home. I was hired as a permanent employee of Zurich on July 31st and consider myself truly blessed!
We are looking forward to a break in the temperatures so we can act like retired people! The forecast for today is 104 degrees and we are breaking all kinds of heat related records. Most areas haven't seen rain in weeks! It's even too hot to go to the pool! Now, how sad is that?
We haven't been on the Harley hardly at all this summer. Perhaps I should rephrase that, I haven't been on the Harley hardly at all this summer. Tennessee has a helmet law and we all (riders) know how hot helmets are. Trust me, you wouldn't want to ride close to where we live without it anyway. I've promised Bob, "we'll wear out the Harley this Fall!" I'm looking forward to it...I miss it.
I guess the fact that Bob knows he is retired is all that matters. Being retired means you can go back to being retired if you want to. Right now though, he seems quite content.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Dealing with the "D" Word!
The devil walked in to work this morning with a made-from-scratch, fudge-brownie pie! OK, it wasn't the devil...it was Susan...and the pie, by the way, was mauvelous.
One of the facets of last Sunday's sermon was discipline. Ouch!
I have gained more than a few pounds since arriving in TN. It's discouraging and I can make all the excuses I want, but the bottom line is, I haven't been practicing discipline as I should have been. Our office staff likes to go out for lunch...let's see...the chef salad or the cheeseburger?
Bob and I are trying to eat at home more and go out less. Going out is sooo easy (especially with Bob and I both working now), and there are so many wonderful restaurants to choose from here. But, you have no control over how the food is prepared and I rarely make the right choices at a restaurant. Would you like that fish broiled, baked or fried? Duh!
I'm trying to operate in discipline! Maybe a more positive statement would be, "I will operate in discipline!" I'm believing that I'm going to be a size 6 in Heaven and, Thank the Lord, we won't even know what a calorie or fat gram is!
I've been drinking a lot of water! I'm currently reading The Seven Pillars of Health. Dr. Colbert says to take your weight and divide it in half to determine how many ounces of water you should drink a day. I can already feel the positive benefits. There is a small gym at our new apartment complex; Bob and I are looking forward to integrating "working out" into our day...Heaven, help me!
If only discipline had only to do with food & exercise!
I can think of several areas of my life in which I need to implement more discipline. Even though I think I know what I need to do, I've asked God to reveal specific areas. It's easy to make a list of things we need to do because it would enhance our lives. It's also easy to become overwhelmed and give up before we even get started. I should know, I've done it a million times!
Paul said in the book of Romans, 7th chapter, (Amplified version)...
18For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot perform it. [I have the intention and urge to do what is right, but no power to carry it out.]
19For I fail to practice the good deeds I desire to do, but the evil deeds that I do not desire to do are what I am [ever] doing.
20Now if I do what I do not desire to do, it is no longer I doing it [it is not myself that acts], but the sin [principle] which dwells within me [[c]fixed and operating in my soul].
21So I find it to be a law (rule of action of my being) that when I want to do what is right and good, evil is ever present with me and I am subject to its insistent demands.
22For I endorse and delight in the Law of God in my inmost self [with my new nature].(D)
23But I discern in my bodily members [[d]in the sensitive appetites and wills of the flesh] a different law (rule of action) at war against the law of my mind (my reason) and making me a prisoner to the law of sin that dwells in my bodily organs [[e]in the sensitive appetites and wills of the flesh].
24O unhappy and pitiable and wretched man that I am! Who will release and deliver me from [the shackles of] this body of death?
Even Paul admitted that we are humans and make mistakes...even to the point of sin. He sums up his woes by saying...
25O thank God! [He will!] through Jesus Christ (the Anointed One) our Lord!...
Looking to and trusting God day by day, hour by hour & moment by moment is the only true way to achieve discipline. Thank God, He will deliver us through Jesus!
Whatever it is, we can do it!
One of the facets of last Sunday's sermon was discipline. Ouch!
I have gained more than a few pounds since arriving in TN. It's discouraging and I can make all the excuses I want, but the bottom line is, I haven't been practicing discipline as I should have been. Our office staff likes to go out for lunch...let's see...the chef salad or the cheeseburger?
Bob and I are trying to eat at home more and go out less. Going out is sooo easy (especially with Bob and I both working now), and there are so many wonderful restaurants to choose from here. But, you have no control over how the food is prepared and I rarely make the right choices at a restaurant. Would you like that fish broiled, baked or fried? Duh!
I'm trying to operate in discipline! Maybe a more positive statement would be, "I will operate in discipline!" I'm believing that I'm going to be a size 6 in Heaven and, Thank the Lord, we won't even know what a calorie or fat gram is!
I've been drinking a lot of water! I'm currently reading The Seven Pillars of Health. Dr. Colbert says to take your weight and divide it in half to determine how many ounces of water you should drink a day. I can already feel the positive benefits. There is a small gym at our new apartment complex; Bob and I are looking forward to integrating "working out" into our day...Heaven, help me!
If only discipline had only to do with food & exercise!
I can think of several areas of my life in which I need to implement more discipline. Even though I think I know what I need to do, I've asked God to reveal specific areas. It's easy to make a list of things we need to do because it would enhance our lives. It's also easy to become overwhelmed and give up before we even get started. I should know, I've done it a million times!
Paul said in the book of Romans, 7th chapter, (Amplified version)...
18For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot perform it. [I have the intention and urge to do what is right, but no power to carry it out.]
19For I fail to practice the good deeds I desire to do, but the evil deeds that I do not desire to do are what I am [ever] doing.
20Now if I do what I do not desire to do, it is no longer I doing it [it is not myself that acts], but the sin [principle] which dwells within me [[c]fixed and operating in my soul].
21So I find it to be a law (rule of action of my being) that when I want to do what is right and good, evil is ever present with me and I am subject to its insistent demands.
22For I endorse and delight in the Law of God in my inmost self [with my new nature].(D)
23But I discern in my bodily members [[d]in the sensitive appetites and wills of the flesh] a different law (rule of action) at war against the law of my mind (my reason) and making me a prisoner to the law of sin that dwells in my bodily organs [[e]in the sensitive appetites and wills of the flesh].
24O unhappy and pitiable and wretched man that I am! Who will release and deliver me from [the shackles of] this body of death?
Even Paul admitted that we are humans and make mistakes...even to the point of sin. He sums up his woes by saying...
25O thank God! [He will!] through Jesus Christ (the Anointed One) our Lord!...
Looking to and trusting God day by day, hour by hour & moment by moment is the only true way to achieve discipline. Thank God, He will deliver us through Jesus!
Whatever it is, we can do it!
Monday, August 20, 2007
What an awesome Sunday at Living To Go Church. It was one of those Sundays when the Spirit of the Lord is present when you walk in the door. You would think it would be that way every Sunday, but the instant presence of the Lord sometimes seems more powerful on some Sundays than on others. We didn't have to usher in the presence of the Lord, He was just there!
Bob and I visited only a few churches after relocating to Goodlettsville, especially after we located Living To Go. I believe it's our new, home church. You can check it out at www.livingtogo.org.
Bob and I visited only a few churches after relocating to Goodlettsville, especially after we located Living To Go. I believe it's our new, home church. You can check it out at www.livingtogo.org.
Friday, August 17, 2007
My Redeemer lives!
"I know my Redeemer lives!" Boy, that CeCe can sing!
I finally brought a radio in to work as the office can be painfully quiet at times. (Which is another reason I'm able to blog...when my work is done, it's something constructive to do.) I found a great Christian radio station. I never listened to Christian radio much before...I guess because in IL, I had a hard time finding one that didn't intermingle that "hard-rocky" stuff. Gee whiz, I'm getting old. I love having the radio on down low...especially when I hear a praise and worship song that I know well or a new one we're doing at church. My heart just swells in praise, gratitude & worship...right here in my cubicle! God is so good!
I've been waiting a few days before I let everyone know I've been blogging...to see if it's something I'll keep up with. I have enough down time at work that I think I can.
It occurred to me that there may be a few people in my personal E-mail address book that may not even be aware that Bob and I have relocated. (My apologies!) No one would be surprised to know that we had moved, but you may be surprised to know that we moved all the way to Goodlettsville, Tennessee in early March. My son, Travis, & his family live in LaVergne and my sister, Jodie, and her family live in Gallatin. Bob and I are between the two!
This move was a long-term goal for us. But, once Bob finally decided to retire in January and our home sold so quickly (that's another story in itself), we more or less just packed up & headed south! We came to TN on a 3-day weekend in February and found a just-get-me-there apartment. We are now preparing to move again.
To my fellow Tennesseans, let me say, "relax;" we've hired movers, and are moving on the 15th, not the 8th as earlier planned.
We are actually moving "just up the road," not more than 10 minutes from where we are now, but we will be moving from Goodlettsville to Madison. We are going from a two bedroom to a two bedroom, but in the new apartment we'll have huge, walk-in closets, big bathrooms, a utility room instead of the utility closet I have off the kitchen now and a garage! In short, it's newer, nicer and just bigger all the way around.
My sister, Joyce, (a.k.a., Rev. Mrs., Sister, Pastor Joyce), and brother-in-law Rod, (a.k.a., Rev., Pastor, Brother Rod), called a couple weeks ago...they just wanted to know if I was happy? I love you guys.
But, yes, we are very happy and, sorry, we're not coming "home."
We miss our families, of course. I know I wasn't at Mom & Dad's as frequently as I should have been nor nearly as much as Daddy would have liked, but it was nice to just be able to hop in the car and be there in a few minutes when I could. I love & miss you, Mom & Dad.
I miss my sisters and friends and being able to pick up the phone and meet them for lunch or dinner when it's time to "catch up" again. We miss Destiny Fellowship and the awesome people who are the church. The thing of it is, God honored my deepest heart's desire...to be here near my son & his family. He worked everything out beautifully, to the tiniest detail, and He still is. He really, really loves us!
I finally brought a radio in to work as the office can be painfully quiet at times. (Which is another reason I'm able to blog...when my work is done, it's something constructive to do.) I found a great Christian radio station. I never listened to Christian radio much before...I guess because in IL, I had a hard time finding one that didn't intermingle that "hard-rocky" stuff. Gee whiz, I'm getting old. I love having the radio on down low...especially when I hear a praise and worship song that I know well or a new one we're doing at church. My heart just swells in praise, gratitude & worship...right here in my cubicle! God is so good!
I've been waiting a few days before I let everyone know I've been blogging...to see if it's something I'll keep up with. I have enough down time at work that I think I can.
It occurred to me that there may be a few people in my personal E-mail address book that may not even be aware that Bob and I have relocated. (My apologies!) No one would be surprised to know that we had moved, but you may be surprised to know that we moved all the way to Goodlettsville, Tennessee in early March. My son, Travis, & his family live in LaVergne and my sister, Jodie, and her family live in Gallatin. Bob and I are between the two!
This move was a long-term goal for us. But, once Bob finally decided to retire in January and our home sold so quickly (that's another story in itself), we more or less just packed up & headed south! We came to TN on a 3-day weekend in February and found a just-get-me-there apartment. We are now preparing to move again.
To my fellow Tennesseans, let me say, "relax;" we've hired movers, and are moving on the 15th, not the 8th as earlier planned.
We are actually moving "just up the road," not more than 10 minutes from where we are now, but we will be moving from Goodlettsville to Madison. We are going from a two bedroom to a two bedroom, but in the new apartment we'll have huge, walk-in closets, big bathrooms, a utility room instead of the utility closet I have off the kitchen now and a garage! In short, it's newer, nicer and just bigger all the way around.
My sister, Joyce, (a.k.a., Rev. Mrs., Sister, Pastor Joyce), and brother-in-law Rod, (a.k.a., Rev., Pastor, Brother Rod), called a couple weeks ago...they just wanted to know if I was happy? I love you guys.
But, yes, we are very happy and, sorry, we're not coming "home."
We miss our families, of course. I know I wasn't at Mom & Dad's as frequently as I should have been nor nearly as much as Daddy would have liked, but it was nice to just be able to hop in the car and be there in a few minutes when I could. I love & miss you, Mom & Dad.
I miss my sisters and friends and being able to pick up the phone and meet them for lunch or dinner when it's time to "catch up" again. We miss Destiny Fellowship and the awesome people who are the church. The thing of it is, God honored my deepest heart's desire...to be here near my son & his family. He worked everything out beautifully, to the tiniest detail, and He still is. He really, really loves us!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Just some thoughts...
I got in my car last night at 7:30 after having been in the hair salon for two hours and had to turn on my head lights! Summer is going to be over before we know it. I just hadn't realized it was getting so dark so early...
Brilley Parkway and the Elm Hill Pike exit are now open...there are now so many lanes I almost don't know which one to choose! The additional lanes have cut a minimum of 10 minutes off my commute time. I'm so thankful...it's such a nice road.
Brilley Parkway and the Elm Hill Pike exit are now open...there are now so many lanes I almost don't know which one to choose! The additional lanes have cut a minimum of 10 minutes off my commute time. I'm so thankful...it's such a nice road.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
It's a new day! Welcome!
I've been thinking about creating a blog for months now...even before moving from central Illinois to middle Tennessee!
We all have our circle of friends and family and it seems impossible to stay in touch with everyone, as much as we'd love to be able to. My hope is that "blogging" will be one form of staying in communication with everyone! My goal in life is to always try and possess a grateful, hopeful spirit and a positive attitude, thus the name "Hope note for today!"
As well as providing the ability to "keep in touch," a blog is a journal. For those of you who know me well, have been the recipients of my E-mails, letters or read anything I've ever written, you know I have a tendency to be wordy and don't leave a lot to your imagination. My life has always been an open book and for some reason, I want the person(s) I share my thoughts with to know every detail. I'm trying to break that bad habit.
However, I will probably share thoughts that will often come under the category of did you know or do you care? This site is not just for "keeping up." It will be about whatever is on my heart and mind at that particular moment. It's a blog!
As this is my initial posting (and created this blog on the spur-of-the-moment even if I have been thinking about it for months), I don't know if I'll be posting daily, weekly...you get the idea. But, feel free to log on as frequently as you like, post comments, share the site with someone. I'll probably be posting a picture soon.
So, for now, God bless ya'll and I'll talk to you soon!
We all have our circle of friends and family and it seems impossible to stay in touch with everyone, as much as we'd love to be able to. My hope is that "blogging" will be one form of staying in communication with everyone! My goal in life is to always try and possess a grateful, hopeful spirit and a positive attitude, thus the name "Hope note for today!"
As well as providing the ability to "keep in touch," a blog is a journal. For those of you who know me well, have been the recipients of my E-mails, letters or read anything I've ever written, you know I have a tendency to be wordy and don't leave a lot to your imagination. My life has always been an open book and for some reason, I want the person(s) I share my thoughts with to know every detail. I'm trying to break that bad habit.
However, I will probably share thoughts that will often come under the category of did you know or do you care? This site is not just for "keeping up." It will be about whatever is on my heart and mind at that particular moment. It's a blog!
As this is my initial posting (and created this blog on the spur-of-the-moment even if I have been thinking about it for months), I don't know if I'll be posting daily, weekly...you get the idea. But, feel free to log on as frequently as you like, post comments, share the site with someone. I'll probably be posting a picture soon.
So, for now, God bless ya'll and I'll talk to you soon!
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