Mostly writing in my Real and Unreal Now

Sun and Snow Together

Well, yesterday it rained, snowed, pelted, and the sun did shine.  This morning the sun is glistening on the snow.  The animals are as tired of winter as I am, but we do appreciate the moisture for later.

The grands are coming tomorrow for the weekend, so it will be a special time.  Got a menu planned for spaghetti, wings, etc.  Hailey almost 13, Hatty almost 10 and Jon Jackson (JJ) almost 4.  New play-do, even store bought!  Let's hope they can go outside at least some of the time.

Thanks for every day, whatever the weather, whatever the temperature, whatever the event, just whatever...help me to not be sooo moody, help me to think of others, help me to think of Lent, show me a world from your side of things, and help me not to worry about the world I see on the news, internet, etc., as you have it all in control according to your plan.   Thank you for being my comforter, my friend, my Lord.  AMEN!

Another Day in Snow/Rain Territory

The fire is raging and that is part of what keeps my outlook bright during the cold and dreary days of March.  I think "Spring".  I think "Easter" and my Lord.  I think "Flowers sprouting".  I think "sunshine".  After all, all of this comes from our Heavenly Father.  His comfort comes in so many ways.

I am going out today and taking my 93 year old Mother to get her hair cut at a special salon....$6 cuts....works for me!  This lady works until 9 p.m., so she makes OK and keeps other people from paying $15-20....senior, low income, you name it.  We need to be thankful for people like this.

I listened to most of the Chat class last night.  Hook, POV character, storyworld, dialogue,  prologue....I am still on the journey.  I am still searching to see if this is what the Lord really wants from me.  If you do not work on it, you will never know for sure.  So, I listen to my best friend, and keep plugging along until He tells me to quit.  (My BF is AC and she is a brilliant light in my life)  I wish everyone could have a BF like mine.......but I know that she is a special blessing from the Lord.....just for me.

It's Monday Again

It's Monday Again

I am praying today to continue on my search of completing tasks and learning organization.  I may never fully get it, but I know I can get better at it.  I am overwhelmed so many times when I look around and remember what I need to do in my life.  I guess it has been hard for me to realize how my disability affects me in so many ways.  I start the day late, I have effects of medicines, I get stressed and nervous easily, and we live pretty far away from town and other family.  I will not, though, give into this and throw up my hands.  That is futile and I will not go there.  Lord, continue to teach me your peace and hope and inspire me to do what I need to do for  you and others and myself last.  You are my covering, my life, my friend.  Thank you for this season of renewal during Lent.

I missed some days this week

Well, I did hang some pictures for my 93 year old mother in her room yesterday.  She moved from one room to another in Assisted Living not long ago.  I had gotten her a mother and baby horse picture last year, finally got it framed and hung.  Then we had to put some back up that were moved from the other room.  Today was a stay at home day and get ready for the potluck tomorrow at church.  I made a decision on who I will write on for the BIO column in Heartbeatthemagazine for April.....but I am not telling!  You will have to check it our on April 1......heartbeatthemagazine.com......Set your clocks forward tonight and have a wonderful Sunday........

The Dentist and My Teeth

Why the dentist keeps calling is beyond me.  I keep trying to do what I am supposed to do and avoid seeing him, but it doesn't seem to be working!  Well, at least they are clean now!

Stopped by to see my mother and at 93 she was working on another scrapbook full of historical and family clippings, certificates, cards, etc.  She has always been so good at having a "life" no matter what the circumstances.  She is a great testimony to me in so many ways.  She has never been perfect and at times a real stumbling block, but she never fails to amaze me.  I can see God's hand in changes in people all along their life.  When He is in charge, things never stay the same....we can trust Him to keep shaping our clay, can't we?

The fire is burning and the cat is sleeping, what can I complain about?  I am loved.  I am warm.

A Blanket of Snow

Just when I think March winds might be much, a blanket of fresh snow appears.  I am ready for this to dissipate and for Spring to come marching in!  However, I am not in control of these things.  And even though Easter is a ways away, tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and I am ready to read a new devotional regarding this Lent time and starting a new sense anticipation of Easter and the Resurrection !  Praise God, for He Arose!  This is my hope, today, tomorrow and beyond.