The nerve!

...darn work...always interfering...can't blog...grumblemumble...

Be back tomorrow (hopefully!)

Thursday

Thursday?!? Already?!? Cripes!

I haven't had a chance to a) change DH's blog; b) compile a list of seven blog ideas for him; c) write the blog he asked me to write. I've failed blog-sitting. *sigh* I guess I still have a little bit of time...

On the happy news front - Tyler Stewart came through the surgery just fine! Much rejoicing! Still some things to watch out for, but we're very encouraged. Aaaannnndddd...today is his birthday! Happy, happy birthday, Tyler!!

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I read John Alan Turner's blog today (and if you haven't - you really should!) www.johnalanturner.blogspot.com He talks about Elijah calling Elisha into ministry, and how intimidating it must have been. Asking someone to change their life so radically, to walk away from everything they know and love to continue in a completely different mode. And then John challenged me to not say "No" FOR anyone; to not deny someone the opportunity to decide their own answers, choose their own fate, open their hearts to God - just because I don't think they'll be open, or because I'm afraid of their reaction.

Guilty as charged.

Monday

Color me disappointed! That trade show this weekend was a JOKE! I went into it with such high hopes, only to find a glorified flea market with some really nice fur coats. All I ended up buying was some DVD's which I'm hoping aren't pirated somehow. Sheesh!

I guess I do have SOMETHING to look forward to - and I'll need your help, Blogville. DH has left me with the keys to the proverbial castle! I have COMPLETE CONTROL over his blog (www.fireguy.blogspot.com) this week and with the exception of the title - I can change whatever I want! I am enlisting you guys for topic ideas, because he's going to take 7 of my suggested topics as blog entries over the next month. Mwahahaha! When the cat's away...

Friday

Hmmm...interesting idea, Terri. Three things...desert island...in honor of your kind invitation how about 1) a freezer, 2) unlimited supply of ice cream 3) a spoon...LOL!

Thanks to the largesse of my boss, I get to go shopping tomorrow!!! For practically NOTHING! I'm SO excited! My friend boss and I are heading north to a barter/trade show, and nice boss split the trade dollars he's earned with all of us little worker bees in the office, so I can get some *upcoming C-word holiday that no one wants to think about yet* shopping done - unless, of course, DH has to work overtime...which would also be good...but...

DS1 seems to be doing much better in school! I'm not sure what the cause is, but I'm all for it!

Have a great weekend, blogbuddies!

Ho hum...

...so, evidently I can provide inspiration for Donna, but can't think of a darn thing to blog for myself...

WOW!

Just read DH's blog over at www.fireguy.blogspot.com. Check it out!

Updates

Well, the latest in our little world and situation is that no news is good news. We haven't heard from anyone "official" in spite of state law, and that whole "Norman Rockwellian" phase seems to have passed. So counseling and praying continue. Thank you to all who have let us know you're praying for our family.

In my slightly expanded family: the Stewarts have headed to Memphis for Tyler's evaluation and treatment. They have set up a CarePages site to keep people updated.

Please keep praying for the Stewarts!!

Ooo - I've been tagged!

Firsts and Lasts...

First memory:
My dad leaving.

First Kiss:
Jim Stauffer - he was a much older man - all of 10 and I was 6

First Concert:
Oh, it pains me to say this - the J Geils Band - what was I thinking?

First Love:
Um...probably Steve from jr high

First Lust:
Yikes - Mike Guidotti - never actually met him, though - he just took a really nice senior picture

First Thing I Think In The Morning:
What day is it?

First Book I Remember Loving:
Little Women

First Pet:
Holly, the developmentally challenged poodle (No, really, she was!)

First Question I'll Ask In Heaven:
Me? Are you sure?

First Thing I Think Of When I Hear The Word Vacation:
...someday...

First Best Friend:
Renee (hereditary best friend - her mom and my mom were best buds growing up)

Last Time I Dressed Up:
Wow - um, probably last December for my recital

Last Thing I Ate:
Poptart for breakfast

Last CD I Bought:
"Bought" - interesting concept - maybe a greatest hits of the 70's compilation?

Last Time I Cried:
This weekend

Last Time I Told Someone I Loved Them:
This morning

Last Really Fun Thing I Did:
Took the fam to a parade this weekend

Last Thing I Watched On TV:
Ghost Hunters, and Buy Me

Last Halloween Costume:
I'm more of a costumer than a costumee, but probably the last one was when I dressed up as a dalmatian while DH was (surprise!) a firefighter.

Last Concert I Attended:
I suppose elementary school Christmas programs don't count, huh? Okay. Howard and the White Boys at the Cajun Cafe.

I don't normally tag people, but feel free to jog down memory lane on yer own...but I WOULD be interested in DH's answers...

Rumbling

Last night, the floor rumbled beneath my feet.

It was the murmur of men's voices. Planning. Discussing. Encouraging. Sharpening one another. There was intensity and laughter. Challenges and camaraderie.

It was a comforting feeling. Because I knew what these brothers were about. And I was so encouraged about their plans and their drive and their desire to go deeper with God and other brothers.

Their hearts are about becoming not just "men" but men of God with all that it entails. They want to wake up the church, wake up the brothers, wake up the community.

A revolution brewing in my own home? The world turning upside down? I always thought that the sound of turning a new page or a new leaf wouldn't be so deep.

Last night, the floor rumbled beneath my feet.

Lord, please be with Mark and Laura and Luke and Tyler. We ask for healing, for mercy. We know you are the great physician and can make this tumor go away. Be with Mark and Laura. Help them be strong for the boys. Keep their eyes trained on You. Be with Tyler and bless him, Lord. Restore his health. We pray this in faith through Jesus.

PLEASE PRAY

I don't even know how to begin - just please pray for me and my family!!

Wednesday

Every time I'd check on my blog yesterday, I kept seeing the sentence about my grandfather coming to visit Friday. And the more I was reminded of his visit, the more irritated I became. Don't get me wrong - I enjoyed seeing him and my aunt very much. This is my father's side of the family, and, well, there was not a lot of contact for a very long time. So I'll take just about anything I can get.

But during his visit, he kept bringing up my mother. Repeatedly. And bad-mouthing her. Now, I can understand some bad feelings lingering for awhile - but the divorce was final THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AGO! Get over it! For the love!

Why can't people just let go? What is it in our human nature that wants to hold on to things - and I've found most often bad or painful things - and worry them like a bad tooth? If God can forget my sins, why can't I? Why can't anyone else? Why can't I forgive you your sins? Why can't you forgive me mine? Why do we hold on to things we know are bad for us? Or things about which we can do nothing? Arrgh!

Made it to Tuesday...

Sheesh! You know, yesterday is why Monday has such a bad rep! People and animals getting hurt; children being yelled at; moms being inexplicably grumpy - bad things all the way around...

So. Tuesday MUST be better, right?

Monday

Weekend recap...

Friday evening, my aunt and grandfather came over for a visit (driving his new fancy-schmancy car - which made HUGE points with the kiddos!) My aunt has asked me to do some cross stitching for her. I think I may be in over my head. *lapsing into crossstitchspeak* She wants Just Nan's Celeste angel, but done in Joy's colors (which means a color conversion - eep!) with another figure next to the angel (which she gave me) and, oh yeah, she wants this done TWENTY TIMES!!! *deep breath in...deep breath out...* I guess I do have a bit of time, but still...for the love!

Okay, I'm back. Saturday, DH worked OT (hooray!) so to celebrate, I went out and got my hair cut. Doesn't sound like such a big deal, but I haven't had my hair cut in nearly three years - and it's SHORT. Above my shoulders. But I like it - just more maintenance and styling time in the morning...

DS2 went to a sleepover Saturday, while DS1 and I fell asleep to the TV. (I know - you all want to be me...LOL!)

Sunday was church. Sunday afternoon was football. And a voice lesson - she gave me quite a workout, too! And this new Vaccai song - sheesh! Back home to DH's homemade beef stew. And stitching - I have half of the pattern done for DH's saxophone player. Upward and onward...

Hopefully, tomorrow I won't be quite so pressed for time and topic and may actually eke out something deep and thoughtful or maybe even meaningful...