We went.
It was hot.
My girl swam.
She had fun.
We loved watching.
Hubby got new shoes.
It was very late when we made it home.
Swimming is now over.
GREAT JOB MISS GATES!!
We are so proud of you! 😉
Girls Swim Sectionals
February 4th, 2011Growing Pains
February 3rd, 2011All around me I feel pressure. It seems that no matter where I turn I see someone struggling with something. I take it on and fret over it too, like it belongs to me. I can’t help that about myself. I’m a worry-wart!
Last night, I listened as my girl poured out her aching heart about wanting to “grow up”. I felt her pain. I understand. I’ve been there and wanted to feel grown up too. I wish I could make her see….it happens faster than she’ll ever know.
On Monday, a dear friend confided in me that she didn’t have gas money to drive to school this week. Her family is fighting to keep their heads above water financially. I understand. Money is tight for everyone and my family is not excluded.
This morning, my co-worker is concerned about keeping her job. That seems to be the norm for everyone in this economy. No one is safe. Employers are cutting positions and people are getting fired left and right. I understand. I too, feel no peace in this area.
Tonight, my youngest takes on a giant. Her fears are shining through. Being new to the team and the sport are all against her. But that’s not stopping her from competing. I know she feels intimidated and awkward. I understand. I feel that way too about many things in my life.
I know that God sees every single issue each of my friends and family face. I can trust Him with each tiny detail. Yet, I fret. Then, I’m reminded of the second verse of my Siesta Scripture Memory challenge…. “Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders YOU have done. The things YOU planned for us NO ONE can recount to YOU; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5
Lord,
Why do I doubt? What is it that YOU cannot do? My brain knows….YOU ARE IN CONTROL! Help me let go of the stuff I don’t have any business hanging onto. You’re on duty….I can relax!
Amen
ICE ICE BABY
February 1st, 2011Indiana is under attack! An ice attack! Over 10,885 Duke Energy customers are sitting without power right now. {I’m a Duke customer…but I still have power} Of course school was cancelled and most of everything else in the state of Indiana. Life as we know it has come to a screeching halt!
I hate ice!
Wherever you are….I pray you are safe & warm. Bad weather like this reminds me to STOP & SMELL THE ROSES. Nothing is more important than staying safe. No need to take unnecessary risks by driving on the icy roads.
I say all that and guess what?
Gates is about to leave for swim practice!!! SWIM PRACTICE!!! Oh the insanity! The roads are emergency traffic only and the swim team still has to report for PRACTICE??? Whaaaa? Something is wrong with this picture!
Reporting back to my window to watch the sleet fall.
I might be skanky
January 30th, 2011I disgust me!
I think I’m a clean person!
What causes a person to do this?
This pile is directly beside MY bed. I don’t know why I haven’t reached down and picked them up. I have no reason or excuse. I just noticed it this weekend and thought, “Hmmm, what in the world am I doing with a sock mountain here?”.
Gross!
Note to me:
When you slip off your socks at night and hop into bed….don’t forget to take them to the laundry basket in the morning.
Love,
Skank princess
70 Never Looked So Good
January 28th, 2011I still remember the first time I met her. It was at church. I was a guest of her son. She was beautiful, loving and welcoming. I knew instantly that I would love her a long time. And so did God.
I didn’t know then but she would soon be my mother-in-law.
Today she turns 70 which is crazy because she acts like she’s 40 (and I act 70). She’s fun-spirited and full of wild ideas. I can’t get around her that I don’t laugh at her shenanigans. I know exactly where my fun husband gets his sense of humor. I LOVE THEM BOTH!! 😉
In the 22 years that I’ve known her…she’s taught me what it means to love others (even unlovable people) and about forgiveness (even when it hurts to do it). Her faith in Christ is evident and her willingness to share Jesus with her family blesses me. She went from being a mother of two sons to a mother-in-law to two daughters and a grandmother to three grandkids and made it all look easy.
I hope some of that grace rubbed off on me!
I wish you sweet birthday blessings MARY SUE GALLOWAY!! May this day be special in everyway. You deserve a big fancy party with all the cutesy little foods you love. If I were there….we’d do it! Maybe next year, right? Celebrate and know WE ARE THINKING OF YOU way up here! I hope you know what a jewel you are to your family.
You are the greatest Proverbs 31 example I could ever ask for.
I LOVE YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
