How hard is it to do the right thing? Must be pretty difficult for some people! I read Melinda's blog where four guys ran over someone in their car, got out to see what they did, then drove off. I see people every day who got mad at their boss and quit, then can't find another job. They come in begging for food, gas money, etc. Then there's my own dh, who took 4 days off work this week and just laid around instead of coming to watch his children play sports.
But the kicker was today - my middle son came in spitting blood out of his mouth, and I, of course, wanted to see what was wrong. But all I get is fussing because I'm supposed to be helping him with the taxes. Well excuse me, but taxes can wait for 5 minutes while I see if the kid is ok. AAAAUGH!!
I feel like I am the only mature one around here, and any time I mention something that needs to be done, I should just "lighten up." I think I'm getting ready to lose 200 lbs! Someone tell me I'm not crazy- that it isn't fine just to do what you feel like and ignore other people who need you. I think I need to hear that right now!
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Entry for March 14, 2007
OK, it is me again, looking for prayers and guidance. They just told me today at the church that they're probably going to expand my job this summer. We're starting a children's worship service, and since I'm children's choir director that position will oversee the planning of this worship. Which is so cool, because it is something I believe we really need and something I'd love to be a part of.
Problem is, I'd probably have to quit my other job (the one where I make money, and have insurance!) in order to do this one. I don't know if the new job would pay well enough to allow me to do that, or if stepping out in faith, since I feel a call to do this, is a risk I can put my family through. Please pray that I can discern God's will in all of this- what He wants me to do, and not what I want to do. And if it is the right thing, that it be worth it to my family that the benefits and pay work themselves out.
The preacher did say that they had not set the job description for this new position, but he encouraged me to apply. I won't have this job come summer, or I'll have a different job come summer no matter which way it goes.
Problem is, I'd probably have to quit my other job (the one where I make money, and have insurance!) in order to do this one. I don't know if the new job would pay well enough to allow me to do that, or if stepping out in faith, since I feel a call to do this, is a risk I can put my family through. Please pray that I can discern God's will in all of this- what He wants me to do, and not what I want to do. And if it is the right thing, that it be worth it to my family that the benefits and pay work themselves out.
The preacher did say that they had not set the job description for this new position, but he encouraged me to apply. I won't have this job come summer, or I'll have a different job come summer no matter which way it goes.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Entry for March 13, 2007
Ok, I get a lot of people asking me how my brother is doing since the wreck. Healing happens slow, but it happens. I guess he is getting a lot of people asking him how he is doing, because he just sent me this video:
Update
As you can see, he has a great attitude about everything- and of course, he has a great family taking care of him!
Update
As you can see, he has a great attitude about everything- and of course, he has a great family taking care of him!
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Entry for March 11, 2007
As I really take a look at my life, I realize that I really don't have as many problems as I sometimes think I do! I have learned a lot since James left:
- I don't need anyone to take care of me- I can take care of myself!
- I have some wonderful, supportive friends who love me!
- I am learning who I am and what I want from life- somehow, I never thought to ask myself what I want before!
- God is able to use me in whatever circumstance I am in- I don't have to be in a good, comfortable place!
- I am able to focus on others- taking care of my family, especially mom and my brother, and my kids.
- I am able to make some long-term plans. James was so much of a I'll-figure-it-out-as-it-happens type person, that it is nice to be able to plan our summer vacation now, instead of waiting so late that it is impossible to plan one!
I also look around at others and see how I'm so much better off- I have a loving family, a comfortable house, healthy kids, and a giving spirit that somehow gets as much as it gives out! I am truly blessed!
- I don't need anyone to take care of me- I can take care of myself!
- I have some wonderful, supportive friends who love me!
- I am learning who I am and what I want from life- somehow, I never thought to ask myself what I want before!
- God is able to use me in whatever circumstance I am in- I don't have to be in a good, comfortable place!
- I am able to focus on others- taking care of my family, especially mom and my brother, and my kids.
- I am able to make some long-term plans. James was so much of a I'll-figure-it-out-as-it-happens type person, that it is nice to be able to plan our summer vacation now, instead of waiting so late that it is impossible to plan one!
I also look around at others and see how I'm so much better off- I have a loving family, a comfortable house, healthy kids, and a giving spirit that somehow gets as much as it gives out! I am truly blessed!
Friday, March 9, 2007
Entry for March 10, 2007
Ever tried to type late at night? I'm not usually up this late, so this is new for me! I had a great time tonight. A friend of mine had taken Savannah after school, and I was going over there to pick her up. They ordered pizza ... that led to Trivial Persuit (my favorite game!) and a few glasses of wine (I don't drink much) and I'm just getting home at 12:30. But, this reminds me that I do have great friends and can have a lot of fun whether I am married or single. I am a good person, and I am fun to be with!!
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Entry for March 07, 2007
I made someone cry today by doing something nice. That is so much better than making someone cry because they're sad. Maybe you'd like to make someone cry by doing something nice. I have a great way!
There are two children in my 3-5 grade choir that have Juvenile Diabetes. They have teamed up to join the Walk for a Cure in Charlotte in April. Taylor is in 5th grade and has lived with diabetes for 7 years. He wears an insulin pump and is such a normal boy that you tend to forget that he has this life-shortening disease. McKenzie is 8 years old and is the cutest little blonde girl you've ever seen. Her little life has been forever changed by this- she gets excited when she finds something with no sugar in my candy jar- and upset when someone brings in cupcakes she can't have.
If you want to make their mothers cry, and help children like these, please consider making a donation to JDRF, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. We need to find a cure to help kids like these live long, healthy, normal lives.
Here is a link to "Team Taylor" so that your dollars can be credited to these two wonderful kids as they try to raise $10,000 for their cause. Thanks for helping them! Team Taylor
There are two children in my 3-5 grade choir that have Juvenile Diabetes. They have teamed up to join the Walk for a Cure in Charlotte in April. Taylor is in 5th grade and has lived with diabetes for 7 years. He wears an insulin pump and is such a normal boy that you tend to forget that he has this life-shortening disease. McKenzie is 8 years old and is the cutest little blonde girl you've ever seen. Her little life has been forever changed by this- she gets excited when she finds something with no sugar in my candy jar- and upset when someone brings in cupcakes she can't have.
If you want to make their mothers cry, and help children like these, please consider making a donation to JDRF, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. We need to find a cure to help kids like these live long, healthy, normal lives.
Here is a link to "Team Taylor" so that your dollars can be credited to these two wonderful kids as they try to raise $10,000 for their cause. Thanks for helping them! Team Taylor
Monday, March 5, 2007
Entry for March 06, 2007
I sit here today, hoping that anything I write is going to make sense. It seems like everyone around me hears the opposite of what I'm trying to say. I used to think I was a pretty articulate person, but I'm beginning to wonder!
I think we're all just way more than ready for spring! Maybe there is something to the sunlight deprivation that makes us all melancholy. Well bring on the sun! I know with Daylight Savings time this weekend that there will be many days of getting up way too early- something in my body says you shouldn't get out of bed before the sun is up! And the kids will be doubly hard to wake! But knowing that spring is not far behind will be SO worth it!!
I think we're all just way more than ready for spring! Maybe there is something to the sunlight deprivation that makes us all melancholy. Well bring on the sun! I know with Daylight Savings time this weekend that there will be many days of getting up way too early- something in my body says you shouldn't get out of bed before the sun is up! And the kids will be doubly hard to wake! But knowing that spring is not far behind will be SO worth it!!
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