For as long as I can remember my dad has been telling me that life's not fair. It was a common phrase in our home. The other thing that he really emphasized is that God is in control and prayer to the Almighty is both important and helpful. To be honest, I think that my prayer life was more...alive, perhaps, when I was working at the hospital. I would always take a nap before my shift, wake up, read my Bible, and then I would quite literally beg God to help me make it through the next 8-12 hours. This usually invovled tears. Recently I was thinking of how the time I set aside to spcifically pray to God seems to have dwindled quite a lot since He has blessed me with a better job. So, I've been trying really hard to make sure I pray - not just through the day, but on purpose pray about everything I can think of. This week we found out they were changing Andy's schedule. He had been working Monday-Friday 8-5. Normal people hours. His new hours are Wednesday-Saturday 8-8. Eugh. I have to say I was quite disappointed about not having Saturdays together -and since we have some things already scheduled (An Awana conference, Rowden Reunion) I was a bit disheartened. I remember though on Thursday night I said the prayer before we ate supper...and I prayed that God would do what He wanted and work things out the way He wanted. I have to say that for the first time in a while, I felt that I could completely trust God and that I would perhaps be disappointed but quite alright with whatever happened. I wish I was more eloquent in writing so you could understand the peace, but it was a great feeling to know I was putting my concerns in God's hands...and to just trust. Andy has since worked things out - by that I don't mean he gets Saturdays off. He is going to have to work some 12 hour night shifts, but we do get our Saturdays together for the month of September. I am thankful for that, and I hope that God keeps growing in me this ability trust Him more.
Friday, August 29, 2008
When Life's Not Fair - Don't forget to pray
For as long as I can remember my dad has been telling me that life's not fair. It was a common phrase in our home. The other thing that he really emphasized is that God is in control and prayer to the Almighty is both important and helpful. To be honest, I think that my prayer life was more...alive, perhaps, when I was working at the hospital. I would always take a nap before my shift, wake up, read my Bible, and then I would quite literally beg God to help me make it through the next 8-12 hours. This usually invovled tears. Recently I was thinking of how the time I set aside to spcifically pray to God seems to have dwindled quite a lot since He has blessed me with a better job. So, I've been trying really hard to make sure I pray - not just through the day, but on purpose pray about everything I can think of. This week we found out they were changing Andy's schedule. He had been working Monday-Friday 8-5. Normal people hours. His new hours are Wednesday-Saturday 8-8. Eugh. I have to say I was quite disappointed about not having Saturdays together -and since we have some things already scheduled (An Awana conference, Rowden Reunion) I was a bit disheartened. I remember though on Thursday night I said the prayer before we ate supper...and I prayed that God would do what He wanted and work things out the way He wanted. I have to say that for the first time in a while, I felt that I could completely trust God and that I would perhaps be disappointed but quite alright with whatever happened. I wish I was more eloquent in writing so you could understand the peace, but it was a great feeling to know I was putting my concerns in God's hands...and to just trust. Andy has since worked things out - by that I don't mean he gets Saturdays off. He is going to have to work some 12 hour night shifts, but we do get our Saturdays together for the month of September. I am thankful for that, and I hope that God keeps growing in me this ability trust Him more.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Mad Day 2008 - The Windy City
Well, we're back. A trip to the big city of Chicago was pretty fun. I think we were all happy to be together and a little sad to leave. We've all been friends since 2002 - it all started with a nursing home clinical, ideas to carpool, and a papa john's pizza in the park. It's interesting to see each year how things have changed, how life has taken us in many different directions. Doris is going back to school to obtain her master's degree -debt free. Mary has taken more medical mission trips than I can count. Somehow no matter how much has changed we are easily able to revert back to living together and talking about whatever is on our heart. I hope we stay friends forever and love each other always.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
MAD Day
It's time to celebrate the 5th annual MAD day! (This is the closest we've ever come to meeting on the actual MAD day.) I'm excited to see what my girls have been up to and have some time to just get away from the mundane routine that I get stuck in. I'll let you know later what fun and exciting things we do!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
finally
I have to admit that I'm just like every other girl in America when it comes to the Olympics. My favorite thing to watch in the summer is gymnastics and it's figure skating in the winter. In years past I remember just really wanting great things to happen for the American team -you know, team spirit! This year though, I really was hoping that Shawn Johnson -the cute chipmunk girl- would really win a gold medal. I think she's really great, and I love her spirit. (nothing against Nastia, who is beautiful...) Finally, though...finally she won a gold medal, and I feel so happy for her accomplishment. It's great to see her chipmunk smile!
Monday, August 18, 2008
over the weekend
Saturday was a fun day -we did several things, but didn't plan any of them...
1. bought a new chair and couch. they are pretty :)
2. ate chinese food -yes, again
3. watched a soccer game
4. celebrated with pizza
5. did some geocaching (it was nearly dark though)
6. watched Prince Caspian (I'm glad Andy and I read the books)
7. had the hamby girls spend the night
8. threw eggs at each other (okay, so they were plastic...)
1. bought a new chair and couch. they are pretty :)
2. ate chinese food -yes, again
3. watched a soccer game
4. celebrated with pizza
5. did some geocaching (it was nearly dark though)
6. watched Prince Caspian (I'm glad Andy and I read the books)
7. had the hamby girls spend the night
8. threw eggs at each other (okay, so they were plastic...)
Friday, August 08, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
3rd Anniversary Dinner
A picture of us at one of our favorite restaurants...before the food :)
Our really yummy food, and a picture of Lolo, our perpetual server.
I ate way too much, but I liked it a lot. Andy and I were both a little sad when we realized that we'd eaten our "strawberry cream delight" before we took a picture. It is amazingly good as well. It tastes a little like cheesecake but not quite as rich.
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Things I did this week...
1. Four course Chinese dinner (absolutely fantastic!)
2. Went bat hunting with Andy
3. Interviewed for a job (which I didn't get, but I'm pretty happy anyway.)
4. Made sure Andy had enough money to use public transportation (our car was in the shop.)
5. Killed a fly bear-handed with one swipe
6. Walked to a local Mexican restaurant for supper
7. Shared a nice Thai meal with my husband (eggrolls with plum sauce...mmm)
8. Lost windows on our computer...now using Ubuntu :)
9. Agreed to pay for a showing of Wicked in Chicago
10. Took the lawn-mower to be serviced
11. Had my eyes examined and picked out new glasses
12. Started thinking/planning for the new Awana year
13. Did a short photo-shoot with Andy
14. Painted my toe-nails sparkly pink
15. Got bitten several times in various places by multiple mosquitoes
16. Read two Heartsong books
17. Found another favorite chapter in the Bible (Isaiah 12)
18. Bible study with a junior high church girl
19. Got hugged by a two year old :)
20. Laughed, cried, and prayed with Andy
...and maybe a few other things.
2. Went bat hunting with Andy
3. Interviewed for a job (which I didn't get, but I'm pretty happy anyway.)
4. Made sure Andy had enough money to use public transportation (our car was in the shop.)
5. Killed a fly bear-handed with one swipe
6. Walked to a local Mexican restaurant for supper
7. Shared a nice Thai meal with my husband (eggrolls with plum sauce...mmm)
8. Lost windows on our computer...now using Ubuntu :)
9. Agreed to pay for a showing of Wicked in Chicago
10. Took the lawn-mower to be serviced
11. Had my eyes examined and picked out new glasses
12. Started thinking/planning for the new Awana year
13. Did a short photo-shoot with Andy
14. Painted my toe-nails sparkly pink
15. Got bitten several times in various places by multiple mosquitoes
16. Read two Heartsong books
17. Found another favorite chapter in the Bible (Isaiah 12)
18. Bible study with a junior high church girl
19. Got hugged by a two year old :)
20. Laughed, cried, and prayed with Andy
...and maybe a few other things.
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