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Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Final Countdown
Do you remember that song? da-da-da-dum....da da da da dum...da da da dum... da da da da da da dum... Well, here - Link to Sound Clip.. ::giggle::
Ok, so now that you ALL think I'm a lunatic.
Well, I've started making my trip list. I have so much to do. Laundry, packing, shopping, organizing.... ICK.
I have another meeting tonight. Meetings, meetings.
Ok, ok.. I'm going. But I'll be back and I'll write more. Later, kids!
Ok, so now that you ALL think I'm a lunatic.
Well, I've started making my trip list. I have so much to do. Laundry, packing, shopping, organizing.... ICK.
I have another meeting tonight. Meetings, meetings.
Ok, ok.. I'm going. But I'll be back and I'll write more. Later, kids!
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Mother's Day
As I sit here, listening to Munchkin whine from the bathroom that she "doesn't want to go potty," for what has to be the 806th time in a ROW, I wonder who invented Mother's Day and why. ::giggle:: I don't feel like being celebrated right now.
If you told me four years ago that I would become more comfortable talking about bodily functions than I am talking about chic flicks; I would never have believed you. In fact, I had some pretty stupid ideas on what being a mother is really about. Boy was I delusional.
I know I'm a terrible mother. I should be treasuring every moment of this stage, knowing that she will never be this young again and that her precociousness is precious in the eyes of God and I should see it the same way. All I can see, though, is this willful child who seemingly lives to test every boundary I set. It is like living with one of the raptors in Jurassic Park - only Munchkin isn't going to eat me if I let my guard down.
::sigh:: Five more days until The Big Trip. Munchkin is excited, her dad is really excited and I'm just feeling nervous. For the moment, I'm not really thinking about the two months she'll be away. I'm more nervous about flying alone with a very energetic three and a half-year old. I've never flown by myself except short hops for work. But our flight leaves so early on Friday morning. It's so much to remember and keep track of. The flights, the parking, the luggage and, oh let's not forget the wiggly little girl.
I won't sleep a wink Thursday night. I imagine this will be a angst-filled week as I'm rhuminating about the trip, but I trust you'll bear with me. ::watery smile::
Speaking of watery, we got more rain today! Yeah! We need the rain. My grandfather would always say we needed, "about two more inches." If he was Noah himself and it had rained 40 days and 40 nights - I promise you my grandfather would say, "about two more inches."
I'm into book seven of the Left Behind Series - The Assassins. I finished Nicholae, Soul Harvest, and Apollyon just yesterday. Wow.
::yawn:: Well, Munchkin is in bed. For the moment, at least. I think I'm going to turn in way early tonight too. 'night, folks.
If you told me four years ago that I would become more comfortable talking about bodily functions than I am talking about chic flicks; I would never have believed you. In fact, I had some pretty stupid ideas on what being a mother is really about. Boy was I delusional.
I know I'm a terrible mother. I should be treasuring every moment of this stage, knowing that she will never be this young again and that her precociousness is precious in the eyes of God and I should see it the same way. All I can see, though, is this willful child who seemingly lives to test every boundary I set. It is like living with one of the raptors in Jurassic Park - only Munchkin isn't going to eat me if I let my guard down.
::sigh:: Five more days until The Big Trip. Munchkin is excited, her dad is really excited and I'm just feeling nervous. For the moment, I'm not really thinking about the two months she'll be away. I'm more nervous about flying alone with a very energetic three and a half-year old. I've never flown by myself except short hops for work. But our flight leaves so early on Friday morning. It's so much to remember and keep track of. The flights, the parking, the luggage and, oh let's not forget the wiggly little girl.
I won't sleep a wink Thursday night. I imagine this will be a angst-filled week as I'm rhuminating about the trip, but I trust you'll bear with me. ::watery smile::
Speaking of watery, we got more rain today! Yeah! We need the rain. My grandfather would always say we needed, "about two more inches." If he was Noah himself and it had rained 40 days and 40 nights - I promise you my grandfather would say, "about two more inches."
I'm into book seven of the Left Behind Series - The Assassins. I finished Nicholae, Soul Harvest, and Apollyon just yesterday. Wow.
::yawn:: Well, Munchkin is in bed. For the moment, at least. I think I'm going to turn in way early tonight too. 'night, folks.
Monday, May 8, 2006
I've been TAGGED!
This is my "MeMe"... (this is just for you, my friend)
I am – my own worst critic
I want – to see my daughter come to Christ
I pray – that God will use me to speak boldly the Good News
I hate – my own failings
I miss – my grandfather; we never know what we've got until it is gone.
I hear – the sounds of Cinderella - all day and night
I wonder – if I'll see my kitties in Heaven
I regret – missed opportunities to share the gospel
I am not – patient
I dance – when Munchkin dances
I sing – all the time
I cry – when I see a young child come forward to profess faith in Christ
I am not always – on top of everything
I make – really stupid decisions about my personal finances sometimes
I write – as often as I can get my hands on a keyboard
I need – thee every hour
I should – give more to missions
I start – worrying about things over which I have no control around 10:30 at night
I finish – my day by checking the locks, the air conditioner and one last kiss on Munchkin's head
Ok, Sarah - there you have it. I don't know anybody to "tag," so we'll just leave this as my daily update.
ps. I watched the movie Left Behind tonight - So many differences from the book. If you haven't seen it; stick to the book. It's better and has a lot more bible in it.
I am – my own worst critic
I want – to see my daughter come to Christ
I pray – that God will use me to speak boldly the Good News
I hate – my own failings
I miss – my grandfather; we never know what we've got until it is gone.
I hear – the sounds of Cinderella - all day and night
I wonder – if I'll see my kitties in Heaven
I regret – missed opportunities to share the gospel
I am not – patient
I dance – when Munchkin dances
I sing – all the time
I cry – when I see a young child come forward to profess faith in Christ
I am not always – on top of everything
I make – really stupid decisions about my personal finances sometimes
I write – as often as I can get my hands on a keyboard
I need – thee every hour
I should – give more to missions
I start – worrying about things over which I have no control around 10:30 at night
I finish – my day by checking the locks, the air conditioner and one last kiss on Munchkin's head
Ok, Sarah - there you have it. I don't know anybody to "tag," so we'll just leave this as my daily update.
ps. I watched the movie Left Behind tonight - So many differences from the book. If you haven't seen it; stick to the book. It's better and has a lot more bible in it.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
Left Behind
I've just finished reading the first book in the Left Behind series. WOW. I am nearly speechless and I try and fathom that which I have just read.
To try and imagine what the rapture will be like from the standpoint of those who are not taken up to Heaven is a terrifying prospect. The book fills you with dread and despair. Thank God that there is hope in the story as many of the main characters come to Christ and are saved. I know this is a work of fiction but I believe that the Rapture will be a real event and that I, along with many others, will be among those taken up.
But as I read tonight, I could not escape thoughts of those that I know and care about who might be left behind. The urge to call them, even at 11:30 at night, was almost overwhelming. To ask them, "if the call came RIGHT NOW - are you ready to go?" Instead, I prayed that God would use me to be a voice in HIS time and according to HIS good purposes.
Whew. Ok, I'm going to bed. What an amazing weekend. Church was awesome this morning. The pastor preached on prayer. I just love my church. Then, this afternoon Munchkin, K and I went out to our department directors' house and swam in VERY cold water; in their pool. Munchkin LOVED it - she was completely conked out by 7:45. ::grin:: Water is good for the brain.
Good night, friends.
To try and imagine what the rapture will be like from the standpoint of those who are not taken up to Heaven is a terrifying prospect. The book fills you with dread and despair. Thank God that there is hope in the story as many of the main characters come to Christ and are saved. I know this is a work of fiction but I believe that the Rapture will be a real event and that I, along with many others, will be among those taken up.
But as I read tonight, I could not escape thoughts of those that I know and care about who might be left behind. The urge to call them, even at 11:30 at night, was almost overwhelming. To ask them, "if the call came RIGHT NOW - are you ready to go?" Instead, I prayed that God would use me to be a voice in HIS time and according to HIS good purposes.
Whew. Ok, I'm going to bed. What an amazing weekend. Church was awesome this morning. The pastor preached on prayer. I just love my church. Then, this afternoon Munchkin, K and I went out to our department directors' house and swam in VERY cold water; in their pool. Munchkin LOVED it - she was completely conked out by 7:45. ::grin:: Water is good for the brain.
Good night, friends.
Animal Sounds
It has been a total zoo in our house this morning. Not in the chaos sense but in the sense that Munchkin has been making all different kinds of animal noises. At one point, she was acting like a dog and was "digging" holes in the floor so she could bury her bones... ::giggle::
What a ham!
I'm looking forward to church this morning.
Oh, did I mention that Munchkin likes The Chronicles of Narnia?? ::BIG smile:: Of course, there are lots of parts that I skip over but she really likes Lucy and Tumnus, the Beavers and, naturally, Aslan. I am THRILLED that she likes it. I can't wait until she is older and I can share those magical books with her.
My favorite is The Magician's Nephew. I hope they make that one into a movie. I've heard they are planning on doing all seven.
Ok, I'm off to get ready for church. Have a good day!
What a ham!
I'm looking forward to church this morning.
Oh, did I mention that Munchkin likes The Chronicles of Narnia?? ::BIG smile:: Of course, there are lots of parts that I skip over but she really likes Lucy and Tumnus, the Beavers and, naturally, Aslan. I am THRILLED that she likes it. I can't wait until she is older and I can share those magical books with her.My favorite is The Magician's Nephew. I hope they make that one into a movie. I've heard they are planning on doing all seven.
Ok, I'm off to get ready for church. Have a good day!
Friday, May 5, 2006
Storm Blowing In
Yee Haw! This is going to be a wild and wooley night! I'm glad I've got the car parked under the carport.
I'm sleepy. I hope I can get to sleep before the storm hits, so that way I have better chance of staying asleep. But, if it is too hairy - I'm sure to wake up just so I can check on Munchkin. Last week, she bolted right up in bed and said, "the thunder scares me." I don't guess she bought the whole "angels bowling" story. ::shrug::
Well, I said I would post the cover to the season catalog tonight but I've decided not to. It's still a secret. And, I'm not sure that I'm ready to reveal it. I haven't messed with it enough.
I picked up the new Casting Crowns cd tonight. It plays this great song, Praise You in This Storm. Wow - it blows me away at the truth. They have another song from their first album called, If We are the Body - yeah, that's another good one.
Anyway, I'm off to night night land. I hope I can sleep for a good L----O----N----G time.
night night.
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