The weather has changed and so has my mood. I seem to seek out comfort...in warm, filling foods, thick, comfy clothes, and anything that contains down in it. With The Conductor away on his first train ride, I sat in the sunshine under a snuggly comforter I bought ages ago, sipping on a good book and a cup of Pomegranate Black Tea (my new fave.)
"...Thank you, God, for simple pleasures and sunny windowsills..."
Along with the change in feelings has come a small change to the blog. I'm hoping that as I find time to write, you'll be able to "snuggle up" in my words (and the new background) with your own steaming cup of something...
Loving my friends and family immeasurably today.
Onward and Forward!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Name Change
I just have enough time to get on here and change names...from "Mr." to "The Conductor".
It's official.
It's official.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Daily Devotionals
I try to read a devotional every morning as the girls eat breakfast to fill their hearts throughout the day, but I must admit, the silence and chewing I hear when I'm done has made me wonder multiple times if any of it is sinking in. I try to ask questions...you know, get them involved...but I still wonder.
A couple of weeks ago, I sensed that my little hummingbird felt insecure, a bit "off"...so I read a devotional about God understanding her more than she could imagine; with so much love, so much completeness that he knew every hair on her head - so she should never feel that she's alone or totally misunderstood. I had tears in my eyes at the end of our talk...but she just sighed, and then walked away.
<sigh>
Epic failure...
The other night, returning from our precious Queen's birthday party, the girls and I were talking to stay awake. My sweet bluebird thinks that sixty (which IS NOT how old Queen is... : }) is practically ancient and I chuckled to myself as she pondered how it would feel to be that old.
She then commented that she wondered how she would die (interesting subject change, I know, but I just went with it), and added that she hoped it was peaceful. I jumped in saying that I hoped my death wasn't horrible, and I didn't waste away to a horrible disease, and it was after I had met my children's children...my sweet bluebird adding that she wanted her great-grandchildren to really know her. ...precious...
The whole time my little hummingbird sat silent...
..but, then...quietly, she stated, (I could almost see her brows furrowed in the dark...)
"Momma, you know what I'm going to ask God when I die? ..."
"No, my little hummingbird, what?"
"I'm going to ask Him how many hairs I have on my head."
!!!!
...Gift idea for Christmas? A 2012 devotional for the girls...
Onward and Forward!
A couple of weeks ago, I sensed that my little hummingbird felt insecure, a bit "off"...so I read a devotional about God understanding her more than she could imagine; with so much love, so much completeness that he knew every hair on her head - so she should never feel that she's alone or totally misunderstood. I had tears in my eyes at the end of our talk...but she just sighed, and then walked away.
<sigh>
Epic failure...
The other night, returning from our precious Queen's birthday party, the girls and I were talking to stay awake. My sweet bluebird thinks that sixty (which IS NOT how old Queen is... : }) is practically ancient and I chuckled to myself as she pondered how it would feel to be that old.
She then commented that she wondered how she would die (interesting subject change, I know, but I just went with it), and added that she hoped it was peaceful. I jumped in saying that I hoped my death wasn't horrible, and I didn't waste away to a horrible disease, and it was after I had met my children's children...my sweet bluebird adding that she wanted her great-grandchildren to really know her. ...precious...
The whole time my little hummingbird sat silent...
..but, then...quietly, she stated, (I could almost see her brows furrowed in the dark...)
"Momma, you know what I'm going to ask God when I die? ..."
"No, my little hummingbird, what?"
"I'm going to ask Him how many hairs I have on my head."
!!!!
...Gift idea for Christmas? A 2012 devotional for the girls...
Onward and Forward!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Fall Fun
Part of Tink's birthday celebration was a trip to the Pumpkin Patch with our Forever Friends...
I think our little driver's expression says it all...can you see that grin!? : }
She was so proud...and so ready for sister to find hers!
Much thought and consideration went into her "pick"!!
A wonderful memory made with friends we cherish...
Onward and Forward!!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Do Over!
I'm quite obviously new to so many things in life right now - my faith is "new", my marriage is "new" (despite the 14 years its actually been "legal" - I'm talking in counseling terms)...even my journey with blogging is "new". And it seems the more involved I get with any one thing, and the happier and more confident I become - that's precisely the moment when it all falls apart.
We've all been there, I know. It happened to me (again) today.
All of the posts on this blog were deleted by accident after my computer froze from work being done on the lines...and then the "bad" just kept piling on after that; bad grade on a midterm, disagreement with Mr., having to rearrange my entire afternoon ( I DO NOT deal well with that...) and that eternal struggle with money...
But for some reason, today it hit me especially hard. I was truly tempted to have a complete meltdown...I felt attacked, frustrated, angry, and hopeless...
In complete and utter honesty, the only thing that saved me was a little whisper:
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." James 1:12
Ahhh...thank you...
Frozen computers (can be fixed - or thrown to alleviate pent-up anger), empty blogs (can be a fresh beginning), hurt feelings (can be forgiven), rearranged schedules (can be...rearranged), money will just continue to be a struggle...
DO OVER!!!!
Spiritual warfare battle score:
GOD & KIM: 4,057 (that I've recognized, anyway...)
THAT BAD GUY: 0
Onward and Forward!
We've all been there, I know. It happened to me (again) today.
All of the posts on this blog were deleted by accident after my computer froze from work being done on the lines...and then the "bad" just kept piling on after that; bad grade on a midterm, disagreement with Mr., having to rearrange my entire afternoon ( I DO NOT deal well with that...) and that eternal struggle with money...
But for some reason, today it hit me especially hard. I was truly tempted to have a complete meltdown...I felt attacked, frustrated, angry, and hopeless...
In complete and utter honesty, the only thing that saved me was a little whisper:
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." James 1:12
Ahhh...thank you...
Frozen computers (can be fixed - or thrown to alleviate pent-up anger), empty blogs (can be a fresh beginning), hurt feelings (can be forgiven), rearranged schedules (can be...rearranged), money will just continue to be a struggle...
DO OVER!!!!
Spiritual warfare battle score:
GOD & KIM: 4,057 (that I've recognized, anyway...)
THAT BAD GUY: 0
Onward and Forward!
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