I’m thankful for a wonderful church. My church is truly amazing. I’m amazed at: -the huge church family. -the great missions programs. -the active youth program and all that it offers from Sunday youth night to sweat week and so much more. -the wide variety of Sunday school classes. -our pastors that are so knowledgeable. -our food pantry that provides food to so many on a weekly basis. -the quality scout program and the scout center that they allow us to use. -the staff.
Today I’m thankful for my job. I love my job and even if I didn’t I’m thankful to finally have steady income after several year so of not having it. I love my job for many reasons… -an easy going, flexible, easy to work with, easy to talk to, boss (who hosts great parties) -great students who I get to work with and supervise -working at the university where I graduated from -great benefits -working in library is so much more than what most people would think (I’ll write a post about this later)
Today I’m thankful for our freedom. We get so wrapped in our daily lives that we don’t realize how lucky we are to: live where we want. do what we want. say what we want. It’s a luxury that is really taken for granted. I’m thankful for the soldiers that the risk their lives everyday and their families that sacrifice everyday.
Today I’m thankful for my friends. Today I had lunch with one of my “newer” friends and it was great. The more we’re together I realize, how alike we are in so many ways, and all the things we have in common. She’s someone I know I don’t have to act a certain way or do certain things to keep our friendship alive. Friendships are a 2 way street and we both give and take, which makes for a great relationship. I’m thankful for my “old” coworker friends, who I stay in touch with. We stay in contact through Facebook…
Today I am thankful for health insurance and the AU employee pharmacy. I am on the state retirement program again and although people gripe about it, we are truly blessed. $25 copay with great coverage. We also have really good drug insurance and what’s even better, Auburn University has their own pharmacy and all drugs are either $30 or free! AWESOME!! That is saving us a lot of money. I am thankful.
Dear Grandmother, Happy 62nd Anniversary! After 12 years of celebrating your anniversary with Granddad gone, I know you are elated to be with him up there dancing the night away. As much as I miss yall, I’m so happy you two have been reunited to celebrate your anniversaries together again and forever. Give Granddad a kiss for me! Love, Your “Little One”
Dear Rob, I just can’t believe it’s been 14 years since we tied the knot! I think back to through the years. It makes me happy to know that we’ve stuck through all the ups and downs through these years. What we’ve gone through in the last 4 years would be enough to test any relationship! For some, troubled times strengthens the marriage, for some it weakens the relationship, and for most, it breaks the relationship. During these troubled times, I’ve asked God, “Why me? Why us?” and as I sit and write this, I can say I think we’ve…
With summer nearly 4 weeks in, I’m finally getting around to doing a post about things I’d like to do! I was extra motivated when I saw Andrea’s post! So here goes…. Family road trip 7/1-5 Read at least 2 good books Get kids to the dentist So happy to have this done until December! 😀 Take Teenager to the orthodontist (had 1st appt./2 more to go on 7/18 & 7/25) Get the office organized (or at least functional) once and for all! Go on a picnic 7/3 Go on a photo walk (even if it’s by myself) Get my…
I have lots to catch you up on. Let’s start with last Friday after I got off work. – trip to Sam’s, Walmart, and Kroger for jambalaya fixings, drinks, and snacks for Saturday – cut up 6 lbs of meat and gathered up everything for the lake Saturday – up at 7 am – ran to Kroger for a spoon to stir the Jambalaya, since I threw the other one away – got to the lake – had a great time; visiting with friends and family, riding on a boat, cooking Jambalaya, getting some sun and relaxing Sunday – up…
50 Questions to Free Your Mind 1. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? If you’re living your life to it’s fullest and enjoying what you do, then age is just a number. One you may as well forget!
While perusing through Lauren’s blog I found this meme. Don’t think I’ve ever done this one, so here goes! 1. Where is your cell phone? purse 2. Relationship? forever 3. Your hair? longer 4. Work? fun 5. Your sister? young 6. Your favorite things? hugs 7. Your dream last night? none 8. Your favorite drink? diet coke 9. What’s your dream car? Beamer 10. The room you are in? office 11. Your shoes? walking 12. Your fears? joblessness 13. What do you want to be in 10 years? happy 14. Who did you hang out with this weekend? family 15.…
Ahhhhh!!! I’m so upset right now and instead of putting part of this on my facebook, I’m going to do what I used to do and blog about it! So here goes…you have been forewarned. First, let me give some background info. Every summer our church has a “Sweat Week” for 6-12th graders. Sweat Week is where the teenagers sleep at the church for 3 or 4 nights and they spend each day doing mission work around the community. Last year Drew helped sort donations at the Salvation Army drop off center, shovel horse waste at a Horse Camp for…
Today I was able to mark off another of my goals in my 101 in 1001 list! It was also a very important one. Today I gave blood for the 1st time. Here’s the run down of the time frame for giving blood and sense it was my 1st doing it, I was extra cautious to make sure I did what they recommended before hand! 9:30 Started drinking my water 16 oz. 11:00 Ate lunch 11:25 Headed over to Campus 11:35 Walked to the Student Union 11:45 Signed in 11:50 Read the informational binder 12:00 Got called back to: Take…
Over the years I’ve seen various other bloggers work towards completing 101 tasks in 1001 days. Although, I already have a bucket list, many of the tasks on my bucket list are things I’m sure I’ll never do in my life time. However with this 101 in 1001, I’ve tried to think of tasks/goals that are achievable in this time frame. Start date: Friday, February 18, 2011 End date: Friday, November 15, 2013 I would encourage you to make each day count and maybe making a list like this will give you a little motivation. If you decide to do…
Just a quick shot of Drew before he started to eat his strawberry shortcake. The weekend was a bit busier than I had anticipated and I didn’t get a chance to make his cake, so while we were at Publix picking up shrimp for his birthday dinner, I let him pick out a dessert. I still plan to make him a cake. For my memory’s sake, here’s what we did on his birthday: Sunday School Church Lunch at his chosen place, Shogun Auburn vs. Tennessee Basketball women (we lost) Cooked fried shrimp and fries for his birthday dinner Opened presents…
One of my goals this year was to read 1 book a month. Here is a list of what I read… January Picara by Pat MacEnulty February Season of Water and Ice by Donald Lystra March How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath Our Iceberg Is Melting by John Kotter April The Heart of the Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman May The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler June Jade Green by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor July Hot Fudge Sundae Blues: A Novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor August Laura: America’s First Lady, First Mother…
…the new way of life for this household. I honestly can’t remember how much I’ve talked here about what’s been going on and on a normal day I would look back through my posts to see, but honestly…I’m too damn tired! *Did I just say that?* Anyway, I may not be writing here like I would like because I have no inspiration. I do find time at my evening job to read all my favorite blogs, one of which is still Rude Cactus, who I’ve read for years now. He wrote a thought provoking post about his daily schedule and…
Drew had his first school sporting event today. He did a great job in his 1st ever cross country meet. He didn’t have his uniform yet and had only been to 2 practices. He ran a mile and half in 10:44. Trailing a high school kid Passed up the high school kid After his race, he ran back and met a friend of his so he could cheer him on. Love it!
I wanted to wish my wonderful husband a happy wedding anniversary! 13 years! Here’s a pic of us at our reception, before it started pouring down rain. Here’s an anniversary prayer I found recently. Lord, help us to remember when we first met and the strong love that grew between us. To work that love into practical things so nothing can divide us. We ask for words both kind and loving, and for hearts always ready to ask forgiveness as well as to forgive. Dear Lord, we put our marriage into your hands. Amen.
So this blog seems to be turning into a cruise blog and I’m sorry to those of you who think of cruising as a ridiculous way to travel. Since we can’t take any big vacations now, it’s just been so therapeutic for me to write these cruising entries. I do plan to do some other travel posts, too. Anyway, so what else have we been up to now that it’s summer. Well…. This week Drew has been at Boy Scout camp and will return tomorrow. Here’s a couple pics before he left. After leaving the Scout Hut, we took Alex…