Queenies Little Kingdom

Twice this week, Ally (my high school senior) forgot her cellphone at home. Every bit of communication between us is done through these phones. I felt bad for her the first time but didn’t think it too big a deal when she did it again yesterday. We were together much of the day….so she just borrowed mine when she needed a phone.

You just don’t realize how much you need something until it’s gone. Right?

Guess who peeled out this morning without her cellphone? Yep, ME!!! 😉

I’ve been a big pile of crazy ever since. The wild part is that I don’t even THINK I use it very much. But, when I need it….I usually have it. I needed to reach Ally (who is not at school during Blue day mornings) but I couldn’t remember her cell number. Duh! I had to call my husband’s phone and have him relay my message the old fashioned way. Oh the preposterous!

Does this sort of thing ever happen to you? Do you forget something and then feel like you’re not going to make it without it all day?

Darn you satan. Bug off, this is my Friday and you’re not going to mess it up!

Have a great weekend, friends!

Because my house will be full the entire weekend….I’m heading to the grocery store this afternoon. I’ve been scavenging all over the internet for yummy recipes that will help me fill up hungry people. I’ve even forced my school BFF Betsy to hand over her “secret” Potato Soup recipe! I can’t wait to put that dude together. It’s delicious.

I love having a full house. But I hate not being prepared with good meals. I have a problem, I’m anal about most everything. I try and try to be normal. Yea, it never works. The weekend is full and so is my heart. Not only is it Ally’s choir show weekend….my baby, Gates is turning sweet 16 on Tuesday! 😉

I love my life. I’m so very blessed!

If you have something fantastic to share that feeds hungry people and puts big smiles on their faces!

Please share!

Here are some of my ideas so far:

Spaghetti ( I know my guys love this )
Chicken Pot Pie
Betsy’s Potato Soup
Turnip Green Soup

I need stuff that will feed the multitudes. I can’t stand to see anyone go hungry! hehe

This weekend is going to be sooooo exciting! I can’t wait. Something very cool is happening for Ally. It’s her big Touch of Class show. She will be the LAST one to sing her senior solo. That’s an awesome spot to be in. 🙂

I’ll give you a little sneak peek of one of her costumes.

The theme for the night? Animated movies.

To choose. To make a difference. To do your part as an American. Don’t miss this opportunity to vote for the one’s who govern our great nation.

GO VOTE!!

Do you ever confuse a dream with a calling? In ministry, we use the word calling to explain to “the world” how we ended up in that profession. We felt called. Honestly, I’m not sure who would just decide being a preacher or music minister would be a good job without a calling to do so. It’s not that kind of career. The hours are long, the needs are many and it cannot be done without the work of the Holy Spirit.

18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free…” Luke 4:18

So what do you do…when you have a dream and you know God is part of it, but it dies?

I’m learning that I can’t confuse my dreams with His calling. I have to filter every little thing through Him and His will for me. I tend to be a big picture person that goes back and overthinks all the details….nearly killing the whole dream. Yea, I’m deeply talented like that. I guess the big job here is figuring out what it is that God wants from me.

A Dream

To write.
To speak to women.
To lead other’s to Him.

A Calling

To write.
To speak to whomever will listen.
To lead other’s to Him.

God,
I need your blessing. I know what I see as a dream and a calling are one in the same. But, how do I get there? Help me when I have doubts. Show me which way to go when I feel lost. I don’t want to live in constant confusion. There’s work to be done….and I don’t want to miss it.
Amen