Tag, Someone Else Is It

This post is in response to the "tag" post. My answers seem boring to me, but here they are for what it is worth.

1. I love a Cinderella story. I often read the end of a book after only the first few pages. If I don't like how it ends I will not finish it, unless it is a non-fiction book, in which case I do not read the ending first.

2. One of my favorite things to do is read to my children. Over the years, I have read many, many books. Many fond memories come from these times together. We often quote from some of our favorites and we talk about the characters as if they were real.

3. I don't think this blog would be complete without a "quirk" or two. One quirk I have is tags. I can't tolerate a tag in my clothing. Some items I won't even buy if I think the tag will be a hindrance and can't be easily removed. Down with tags!

4. I adore the smell of fresh laundry. I am a number one fan of Downy fabric softener in almost any scent, there is one I especially do not like. I really like hanging clothes out on a clothes line, too, but this isn't permitted in our neighborhood. Who knew?

5. I really like a completely matching outfit, right down to the shoes. However, I am often too cheap to buy it at full price, and often find pieces missing by the time it all goes on sale. I also lack the ability to put outfits together and have them look great like some people I know. However, I am a great bargain shopper and seldom pay "too much" for clothing.

6. I function best after eight hours of sleep. I seldom get more than seven, so who knows how effective I could really be if I got the sleep I need. OOPs! I better sign off or I won't even get my seven hours in tonight.

I am tagging my friend Patti and hoping she will respond soon.

Be Anxious For Nothing

Tomorrow is the big day for me. I am off to the oral surgeon. I have been having jaw problems for over 1 year now and I finally have an appointment tomorrow! I am a little nervous. There are just a few reasons why: I don't know where it is and I get turned around in a paper bag. I don't think the answer will be simple, it will be complicated and drawn out and expensive. Did I say expensive? Oh well, the Lord knows all about it. It is my prayer that it can be taken care of without too much difficulty. I truly am trying to be anxious for nothing, but in everything with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let my request be known unto God. Thanks to you all for thinking and praying for me.

Friday Night at the Movies

Tonight my honey and I are going to a movie. I have only heard good things about Fireproof so we are going to see it. Now most of you know it is a sacrifice on my part as sitting through a movie ranks up there with punishment for me. I need some laundry to fold or something. However, I am looking forward to the time with Rob. I'll let you know about the movie.

It does please me that there is a decent movie to be able to see. We invited the children along, but they are exhausted from Friday co-op and other daily activities so they declined. We weren't overly sad about this, but we couldn't help wonder what they had planned in our absence. Is there another parent who can relate to this? They do tend to live by the old adage, "When the cat is away the mouse will play".

Well, I'm off to the movies. Have a great weekend and I'll get back to you with the movie review.

PS: NEWS FLASH! I could just surprise you and change my blog background. Don't place your bets yet.

Every Day's a Holiday with You!

My husband and I just returned from a quick overnight trip. The trip was meant for business and not for pleasure. As it turned out, the time in the car was very pleasurable and even though our time together was only in "short spurts" it was sweet. I couldn't help but think of the song, Every Day's a Holiday with You. I love to celebrate just being together. It is so much more fun than holiday preparation and fanfare. Life's simple pleasures can bring so much joy. A goodnight kiss after a long, weary day, a coke and a smile, sharing a joke, a refreshing chat with an old friend, a stroll in the park, a picnic lunch (my favorite), well, you get the idea so go make someone's day and celebrate just being together.

I Have Seen the Goodness of the Lord

I have seen the goodness of the Lord many times in my life in ever so many ways. I am thrilled to report that I have seen it once again in the life of Abi (the little girl in my prior blog). Her Dr. feels that the bacteria is under control. She was scheduled for more surgery today, but none over the weekend. She is still in a drug induced coma, but the prognosis is certainly looking up. Please continue to pray for her. God has been gracious. As soon as she is healed they will begin looking at reconstructive surgery for her face. Hallelujah to the King of kings! God says in the Bible, "Is there anything too hard for me?" I know there isn't. Please pray for complete healing. Abi's parents have asked for prayer for their testimony to the many who are involved in her care and those parents around them whose children are also very ill.

Thank you for allowing me to share this "burden" in this way.

Tough Times

This blog will be quick, but not painless if you can feel the pain of others. Many of you already know that we are praying for a 13 year old girl who was suddenly stricken with a "disease" that has gone out of control in her body. She has been put in a drug induced coma where she has been for the past several days. Today her entire family was called to come from all over the U.S. which we all know is not a good thing. Please pray for all of them. Her parents are missionaries in another country and they were all home on furlough. The "disease" is some type of bacteria which is destroying her tissue and she repeatedly faces surgery to have the dead tissue removed. There is so much about this that I don't understand, but I know God does. I know He cares and I know He is faithful. Right now I am clinging to what I know and trusting God. It certainly puts my "difficulties" in perspective.

Thanks for the Fun!

I wanted to write a thank you blog and thank all of you who are making fun comments to my blog. It is such a pick me up to sit down at the computer at 11:30 p.m. and have a "tiny" conversation with each of you about things we might not discuss in the course of everyday talking. I am a little sad this week contemplating one of my good friends' upcoming move away from me. I have moved so many times, but it never gets easier to leave old friends OR to have them leave you. So, thank you to all of you who are helping to keep me entertained and distracted. I am so grateful to the Lord for all the wonderful people He has brought in and out of my life. He is such a great and mighty God! I want to thank Him, too. I think I'll go do that right now. Good night! Thanks again for your blogs and the comments to mine. Have a great weekend.