Getcher motor runnin...

Spiderman 2 comes out today! Spiderman 2 comes out today! Woohoo!

Okay. I'm done now. Thank you for your kind indulgence.

Today, I saw car exactly like one we test drove a few months ago. The dealership allowed us a weekend to drive the car and see if we liked it - even tho' they knew we weren't going to purchase the car. (Gotta love small town dealerships!) Anyway, DH was digging this car in a big way! The last day of our test drive, we decided to head out on the highway. So we packed the kiddos into the backseat, and off we went. Well, my younger son tends to be a bit of a hypochondriac, so I didn't think much of his sore stomach complaint. Well, as we were heading to a city around 45 miles away, commenting on how much we both really liked the car, I heard something wet in the back seat. Yup. You guessed. Younger son hurled, ralphed, blew chow - whatever you want to call it! In the car. That wasn't ours. Ugh.

We quickly pulled into the nearest rest stop, and I ran into the restroom to get paper towels for a quickie cleanup. Wouldn't you know it - all air dryers! Aargh! So, I'm in one of the stalls - laughing hysterically at the absurdity of the situation (not that my son has thrown up, you understand!) - trying to pull enoughtoilet paper off the roll to make any sort of difference, and of course, it's all one-ply, and the rolls won't turn! I get as much as I can and rush back out to the car to find that a janitor has taken pity on us and brought out some paper towels to my DH - who strangely enough, was not laughing hysterically at the absurdity of the situation. We cleaned DS as well as we could and headed back home. DS was promptly installed in bed, while DH worked on the upholstery in the car. Fortunately, it was leather and cleaned up pretty well. He managed to get the carpet and seat belt fairly clean as well. DS recovered very quickly, but I don't think he'll ever live this one down.

DH then headed out on the highway alone.

So, I have to giggle a bit when I see one of these cars...wondering...

Thanksgiving

The praise team sang an old standard during the Lord's supper this morning that had me back in the 70's. My mother was in a singing group with our church and this particular song was one of their staples. She would haul me along with some of the other kids and we'd go to various retirement homes, etc. I can still remember the debates over their outfits. Keep in mind - this was the 70's! And not a few of the female members of the group were pregnant. So. For winter, the ladies wore long red polyester dresses over white turtlenecks, while the guys wore dark blue *gulp* leisure suits with white stitching, white belts and white shoes. (Ack!) For spring and summer, the ladies wore long pastel gingham (groan) and lace dresses, while those poor men wore pastel leisure suits with the white shoes and belts. Ugh! I couldn't help grinning during the praise team's very well done rendition of the song today. I just couldn't picture our PT leader in one of those leisure suits! George...maybe... (just kidding George!)

So Thanksgiving was good. With one exception. We went to my husband's brother's house Saturday for T-giving dinner, and his mother called my DH and me aside to let us know she needed some help in the next couple of days getting back and forth to the doctor because she had found a lump. But she didn't want to tell anyone else yet in case it turned out to be nothing. So my poor DH and I are struggling to remain festive throughout the rest of the evening. Gives new meaning to 'put on a happy face...'

Anyway, back to work tomorrow. When's the next long weekend again?

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sorry I've been out of touch for awhile. My younger DS has been running a fever since Friday. But he's back at school today! Yay!

I appreciate your comment, Skip. I thought worship went well too. However, it was my first time up front since the conversation with my 'friend,' and I have to admit, I really struggled to keep my focus on why I was there, instead of worrying about how the people who are also close to this person feel about me. It was extremely difficult to keep my head and heart where I needed them to be. I couldn't even look at these people, because I kept imagining they were giving me dirty looks or whatever. I know it was Satan weirding me out, but it was so hard!

I asked a dear friend if we could get together and talk soon. She's been terribly busy and I feel like we've not seen one another for years! She said we could, but it wouldn't be for another couple of weeks. *sigh*

I guess things are going better for my husband at work. The project he is supposed to be doing is a 'go' but there's still tension.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Midweek Musings

Wednesday again. Things are on a somewhat more even keel for the moment at least. My 'friend' from August/last week's drama has not called back as she vowed she would. So I guess that chapter is closed.

The wedding Saturday was beautiful! The bride looked like a fairy princess! It was such a sweet, simple ceremony, and it was so genuine! I'm so happy for her and her new hubby! It was impossible NOT to see their faith!

Sunday, my younger DS and I went to see my grandmother. She had cooked a veritible feast, and I felt so bad that it was just the two of us, instead of the four of us! But we had a great time. I got to hear about all the trials and tribulations of my cousins and aunts.

I got a package today in the mail at work. Very curious, since I hadn't ordered anything. I opened this little box and found a wrapped gift inside, with a thank you card from one of my attorney vendors. And inside the wrapped gift was a box from Malley's Chocolates - yummm!
Made my day, lemme tell ya! Even better when I discovered that none of my coworkers like English toffee. Rapture! So I'm savoring each little square...

Friday

Friday! Finally!! Yesterday was kind of rough here at work. Some of my responsibilities were removed from my 'realm.' This will eventually work out as a good thing, but it still kind of stings. I'm struggling with bitterness and, yes, a little bit of anger over the situation. One of my co-workers has been 'keeping tabs' (please read 'spying') on the work I've been doing, and while it was good work (which even he can't deny!) , I still managed to get it taken away - albeit very gently. It will be going toward the betterment of the company as a whole, so I just need to deal and not take it so doggone personally! (deep inhale...and exhale...)

Okay.

I'm going to my friend's wedding tomorrow. And I'm taking the kiddos. This will be interesting. Long drive, and then end up at a long boring thing where they kiss at the end - ewwww! Sorry kids! Anyway, she's a dear friend, and she's absolutely over the moon for this guy! She has grown so amazingly in the Lord since I've known her and I'm so happy for them both!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Toughie (Aug 25) Redux

If you'll recall the above-mentioned post, (like anyone pays that close of attention to my humble little blog!) I was dealing with my feelings about a particular situation with a friend. Well, I called said friend today. Actually, I ambushed her in a way. She was certainly not expecting me to call! We hashed out quite a few things, tears were shed, apologies were exchanged. However, she isn't sure she wants to resume the friendship. And, frankly, I'm okay with whatever her decision will be. I understand, and admitted, that I haven't been a great friend to her. She brought up some things that she had every right to be upset about. Now it seems she doesn't know whether to trust the person to whom she's been listening to about me, or, well...me. And I'm struggling with this third party as well. Evidently this person passed on some overheard comments that really hurt my friend. I apologized for whatever it was I may have said.

A weight of sorts has been lifted, and I know I've done what I needed to do, and more importantly what my Father wanted me to do. So whatever the outcome, I'm good.

Now. About my mother...

Lord, thank You for my friends openness with me. I asked her to forgive me and I ask the same of You. Forgive the hurtful things I may have said, the things I thought in my heart, and my poor attitude. Forgive the way I resisted resolving this situation for so long. If it is Your will that this relationship be rekindled, then so be it, but if not, then help us to both be okay with that too.

Old 'friends'

I got an email from an old childhood friend today. We'd kind of lost touch due to a number of circumstances, not the least of which is starting our own families. We kind of inherited one another as 'best friends' as our mothers were best friends growing up, and my friend and I were born only a month apart. The ironic thing is, we both live in the same town! Go figure! I initiated our last contact a number of years ago, and even then, after resolving we wouldn't, we still lost touch. It's just kind of weird, you know. Hearing from her brings back all those feelings of being a child again - and all the insecurities as well as joy that come along with that. It's hard to describe. Anyway, it was great to hear from her. She was asking about the idea of going to our high school reunion, and whether I would be going. I kinda doubt it. I'm not keen on going to an event where I know my husband would not be welcome. Besides, I wasn't real crazy about a lot of those people then, so I'm not sure I would like them any better now. I know that' probably not fair, but I can't seem to get out of that mindset that we're all still 18, and that no one has changed. All the cliques and petty arguments that were so monumental in high school...

So anyway. Our women's ministry group held their annual craft, gift and service auction last night. It was a rousing success! Half of the funds are used to help support a battered womens shelter here in town, and the other half to fund the womens ministry group. It's a fun evening with fellowship with sisters and guests, good food, and bidding for bargains! The coordinator this year was so stressed about the success of the evening. I did my best to encourage her, because I was the coordinator last year so I know exactly what she was going through. She needn't have worried. The women at our church are so generous when purchasing. The merchants in our area have been great supporters as well.

An update on my DH's work situation: he received good news! And we both thank you for your prayers on our behalf.

Lord, You are awesome and mighty! There is none like You! Your grace and love and patience are without measure. Your mighty hand is without equal. Thank You.

Stuff

I'm so proud of myself - I finished addressing my Christmas cards this week! One thing down - twenty million to go!

I was looking so forward to a voice lesson tonight, but my coach called and had to reschedule. :( The recital and stuff is coming up frighteningly fast!

Well, so far nothing has happened regarding my husband's job and possible repercussions for his position on an issue. Let's hope that continues!

Things are going well, and I hate the fact that I feel nervous waiting for the other shoe to fall.

Lord, please help me enjoy Your blessings, and this time of relative ease. Thank You for all that You've done for me and mine. You are awesome.

Work woes

My husband is facing some difficult times at work, and we covet your prayers. Pray that the situations in question will be resolved quickly, and in accordance with God's will, and that my husband and the other faithful will be beacons. It's going to be very sticky, very soon. Thank you.