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Wow....yesterday was fantastic!! I really felt sooo productive.
I cleaned up a bit before I met with my organizer!!! What a great meeting she has some great ideas and I'm excited to get started getting my house out of CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome ~ www.flylady.net) and into PEACE!!!
She has already mentioned some great changes in the layout of our home...which I had never considered. I'm just so eager to get this process going. The state of my home is just sooo over whelming I can't stand it.
I went shopping with my mom to get a sewing pattern for Jack's Costume and fabric. Man I'm picky....I just had the greatest costume ever when I was little (okay just alittle built up in my mind) of a clown costume...and I want that for him. First off there aren't really any clown costumes at Target and walmart, etc. all pretty much characters and I'm not into that. And how awesome is it that Grandma and Mommy are making his costume???? I always wanted to be one of those moms LOL. I want to make it to have a bit of room in it but still small enough for another child. I almost bought a pattern yesterday but it got wet so no go on that one...plus it wasn't as poofy as I was looking for. And what do you know looking online today I've found a vintage 1949 pattern that looks exactly like what I had as a child soooo....I'm gonna order it and then start looking for the perfect fabric!!! I know I'm cutting it close...I hope they can send me the pattern ASAP!!
So after that I had a dentist appointment to get my bridge repaired and also my teeth cleaned. (Don't ask how long it had been since I had my teeth cleaned) It felt great! I've also looked into getting dental implants rather than bridges that need to be re-cemented b/c of loose teeth around them.
I will be making an appointment to see an oral surgeon. I sure hope my insurance will pay b/c it is NOT cheap about 5K per tooth and I have 2!!! I'm also looking to have my teeth whitened and the bottoms straightened and whitened.
The 2007-2008 Ministry Theme is Our Power for Abundant Living...it is also my Extreme Makeover year. This year I am changing my habits, my physical appearance and health, I'm changing my whole lifestyle. I'm energized, excited, and eager to be my best for God, myself, and my family!!! WATCH OUT.....Liz 2.0 coming soon!!!!
Love ya!
What a great meeting! I thought I'd review alittle bit about the sharing that Rev. Claudettee Royal shared with us at the Word in Business Breakfast this past Saturday.
The title of the teaching was "The Needful Thing". One of the main points that she made was what is the needful thing at each moment in your life. That is a decision we need to make constantly. If the needful thing is to prepare your home for fellowship then checking your email or starting a work project is not what you should be doing. That's how we become over whelmed and scattered when we don't focus and ask ourselves what the needful thing is.
Another point that I took away was priorities!! This falls in line with the needful thing. This was a teaching that healed my heart and energized me. I have been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and scattered with things lately. And I know what my problem is but didn't want to really do anything about it. I haven't been in The Word. I had been doing a little but not ENOUGH. I was/am limiting God. Where are my priorities??? Am I putting things before God yes and that's where I need to change. She shared how she works so that she can serve (the household).
What a great way to look at things and how to put things in perspective in terms of priorities. I do try to serve the household and others but things get stressful in other areas...and getting my priorities straight will give me more open doors.
Anyway this falls inline with what I'm trying to do with my life this year. I really am endeavoring to live a simple and decluttered (mentally & physically) life. Hmm...think God can help with that??? YES!!!!!!!!!!!
Tomorrow the organizer is coming over to assess the office...tomorrow night is my STS video night with dh...I'm anticipating a productive day!
good news! I put together some things for a scrapbook consignment sale
that a woman hosts out of her garage. I dropped everything off
Wednesday and the sale ran from W-S and saturday was 1/2 price day. I
did have too much to sell and I wasn't sure how to price things and if
they would sell or not. I just picked up what was left and WOW there
wasn't much. Nearly everything sold. The 8.5 x 11 paper didn't sell
at all....so I will keep that and just use it when I host the
neighborhood scrapbook day and let others use it. Most of my 12x 12
paper sold my pencil pouches sold...albums, gift tags and thank you
cards. Definitely a success in my opinion. I think I will try again
in the spring when it goes again.
Have a great night!!
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Howdy all!
Well we're back from our trip it was a whirlwind. It is getting more and more difficult for me to get a good night sleep not in my bed. Although even at home it is hard sometimes.
We met up with my Grandpa and Aunts and Uncle Jim which was a blessing. I got some really precious photos of Jack with Great Grandpa B those I will treasure forever!! He was having an okay time while we were there mom and dad said he had a more off time after we left. The place where he lives is really really nice, definitely puts my mind to ease.
I was able to meet one of my online friends & her family...what a treat!!! I was sooo exhausted and cranky by that time I hope I was still nice.
Watching Rebecca & Victoria get commissioned was so great! I was glad our whole family was able to be there for that. It wouldn't have been the same with out everyone. Jack's first time in Children's Fellowship was good. He didn't really know anyone or anything so he ended up staying in the stroller where he was most happy :( Kind of sad for me because it was his first time ever not being around at least one person in my family. I'll post some photos here in a second.
Anywhoo...to move onto why this post is titled Scary Loud Thunder....that's what we're having right now....feels like right outside my window. We desperately need rain and I'm thankful for that...however it would be nice if it wasn't thundering while jack is sleeping!!!
Now onto some pictures:
our family
The It is Written Bridge
Jack Playing on the Playground on our trip to release some energy
Well I have a lady here at work who is one of those people when she's having a bad day (or bad month) she wants to make sure everyone else is too.
She used to be very friendly and for the last month or so she's been a really big bitch! She's short with her answers and is really unkind. It's mostly irritating to me and that makes me mad b/c I shouldn't give a crap about her but for whatever reason I do.
I went to speak to her this morning and ask her if she was having a problem with me and she basically brushed me off and didn't take a second to look me in the eye and answer my question.
Anyway usually just venting helps me move on and get over things...
Catch you later.
We had a busy day today....I spent all morning going to every little kid clothing store and target trying to find my kiddo a black shirt. I ended up buying something that wasn't quite right at every store b/c I wouldn't be able to go back if i couldn't find something at the next store. So anyway i've added a bunch of returns to my to do list this week. They just don't make black shirts for boys?????? Tons of Navy Blue but no black!!!
We needed the shirt for our family photographs we had taken. We hired Sietz Photography a local photographer to take the photos. We all dressed up in black shirts & jeans. We looked pretty darn sharp...and we're believing the photos turn out. It was nice not having to be the one to take the photos. And I'm fairly certain we (dh, me & ds) actually got a good family photo!!!! Something I've been really really really wanting.
We'll get to see the photos probably this week. And then we'll order some prints. We're going to purchase the copyright to one of the photographs of the whole family son-in-laws included for the holiday card. Then we'll order individual photos on top of that. There were some really cute ones of jack atleast from my perspective. He's showcasing his big boy hair cut!!! I'll post pictures that i've taken soon.
Tomorrow we have a going away party for my sister's with the branch. Should be fun and sweet. We'll definitely miss them bunches!!! Then we're having a family lunch to send them off and spend time with them just as a family. Then dh & I will be preparing for the week. I've got a bunch of things to get tidied up.
Oh wow...I think I'll go to be before I start making my todo list toooo long tonight.
HUGS!!!
Well today is the day my sister is leaving the company we both work at. It's a difficult day for me as I've planned her going away party and gift but I'm torn about her leaving.
It is definitely exciting as she's moving on to become a minister, which is incredible!! What an awesome commitment to God.
I'm sad b/c we've worked together for a long time...it was nice having someone to pray with you when you weren't feeling well or being attacked by the adversary via the people you work with and work situations.
I still have one sis here she'll eventually be moving onto teaching school...but I'll enjoy it while she's here.
I think it's just weird thinking about in a few weeks she won't be anywhere around.....hmmmmm that will take some adjusting.
I've also been dealing with some personal issues just reflecting on myself and addressing some goals and desires of my heart. I'm working on putting together a plan to really MakeOver myself from the inside out.
Anywhoo......I'll get through today...and the next few weeks just fine....but we'll miss her bunches!!!!!!!!!1
Well I can't decide which costume I want for Jack this year....you tell me!
