Basketball & PMS

April 5th, 2010

I’ve had a stressful day. I can’t really pin it down to anything specific (besides the fact that I’m hormonal!!) it’s just been wacky! Or should I say, I’ve been wacky! I started feeling crummy last night as I was heading to bed. My head was pounding and I had that nervous shaky feeling. I was anxious and that’s not a good thing to be AT BEDTIME!!

Tonight my heart is heavy with stuff. One daughter is happy about her upcoming senior year and being selected to perform again with the Touch of Class while my baby girl struggles through hearing a “no”. Hard stuff, ya’ll! Really. I’m trying hard as a mom to encourage her to gracefully roll with it. Easy for me to say….I’m not in her shoes. Remember my post this past week on hearing no? Yea, me too.

Life is complicated. But God knows best and He really does have a plan that is perfect for each of us. “No” is not to be feared, it is another way of saying….something else! I pray for both my girls as they navigate these waters of life. My biggest wish for them as that they would trust God and His wisdom. He’s got this!

The Butler Bulldogs face Duke tonight and all of Indiana is alive with excitement. Including me! The game is just about to start so I’m hurrying through this post. I know you probably don’t care much about college basketball….but this is INDIANA and Indiana is ALL ABOUT BASKETBALL! 🙂

So, GOOOOO BUTLER!!!!
Maybe a victory will cure my PMS! 🙂

WHAT IS THE DEAL? Last night’s post was messed up (hence the reason there is only a money tree on my last post!!). I had written about my week of money fasting! It was a good one!
Now…something is wrong with this post too.
I can’t get this permalink thingy off of the entire post.
Sorry! I must go watch some basketball! Must be the hormones!

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Give up whaaa?

April 4th, 2010

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He is not here….

April 4th, 2010

He has risen….

He has risen indeed!

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Handling…No!

April 1st, 2010

I’m human. I want what I want when I want it! I ponder and mull over things…..I dream and wish….and scheme and plan. But how do I handle it when God says, No?

I must admit, I’m not always pure of heart with my emotions. I get bummed! I feel disappointment and I wear it proudly like a badge of honor. I even make people around me miserable (poor people). I guess I’m normal. But I don’t want to be like that.

Winning isn’t everything! How many times have we heard or said that one? If you’re a mom, probably a million! Life is full of moments of rejection. I can remember as a teenager not being chosen to join the very special girl club called Lionettes. It really broke my heart. I took it very personally because it was based on your personality and popularity amongst the teachers in our school. Yea, how’s that for molding young ladies? It was something that has stuck with me my whole adult life. Even though….I know my value doesn’t come from such things as club memberships. It just stuck, ok? (Beth Moore might peg this as an insecurity and I’d have to agree) Darn you, satan!

My kids have faced rejections as well. It’s even harder to handle (for me) than my not being selected for Lionettes. The hurt you feel for your child is multiplied tenfold. Competition is tough. They have had to work very hard to be in everything they’ve participated in at school. Nothing has been handed to them. Some no’s have stung so deeply that I sensed that connection from my own experience in high school. I’m afraid it will hurt forever. I try to remind them that God is in control and He has a plan.

We can bank on being told no….at some point in our life. It’s how we handle it that says something about who we are in Christ. I’m much more sure of myself 27 years later. But that doesn’t mean NO feels good. I like hearing yes or being told you win much more. Today on Lysa T’s blog, she posted about the She Speaks scholarship winners. This lady is such a sweety. She clearly understands how NO feels. Her words reminded me not to be torn up if I’m not chosen for one of the four scholarships. It’s not the end of the world. God knows what He’s doing and they will go to the ones who NEED to be there the most. 🙂

I had to confess to her in the comments section. When I hear such news, I feel that first twinge of “aaah bummer”! But then, I get so dang excited for WHOEVER it is that won….that I have to go and tell them. Like they need me to have a woohoo halleluia party with them or something. I know…..it’s crazy. I can’t help it. I’m a celebrator! I like to rejoice with my sisters & brothers in Christ. I can’t help but think…that’s what God would want me to do. His blessings are amazing and I should acknowledge them with my fellow believers.
Period!

So, if you are facing a NO today…..I pray that your heart would be quickly reminded that God has a perfect plan and that no…..was part of it.

Solomon said, that there is no greater thing in the life of a person: “but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life”,(Ecclesiastes 3:12)

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He likes snakes

March 30th, 2010

 

My cat, I call him Guster or Gus (his name is Augustus)…has some pretty yucky habits.  He’s a killer!  A hitman!  A murderer!

Yea, that’s a good thing….I know.  But, he likes to bring them up to my backdoor for me to see.  Ewww!  Not a fan!

I’m trying to look at it like the glass is half full.  At least he’s keeping these creatures from getting inside my house!  Right?

Yep, that’s his job!  And I’m keeping him happy!

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F A S T I N G

March 29th, 2010

During this season of Lent I haven’t given up anything in particular.  I haven’t ever focused on this sort of self-denial ideal in my faith walk.  Not because I think I’m so special or good.  Just that, as a follower of Christ…I’ve chosen to deny myself many things to live as an obedient servant….everyday.  I’ve never really heard (in the circles I’ve been a part of….preacher boys, seminary type folk) of giving up Coca Cola for Lent or chocolate.  It’s not been something of necessity.

(please do not misread me….I’m not claiming that giving up something is not good for the Christian to do)

I try to live in moderation.  I don’t overeat, drink alcohol or smoke and I don’t hang out in places that a mama my age shouldn’t.  I’m reserved.  Conservative.  I try to walk the line.  I care about my reputation and hope to honor God with my life…in everyway.

But, I’m not perfect!  I fail.  I goof up.  I fall short.  A lot!

This week, I’ve taken on a FAST.  Why?  Because I felt God wanted me to.  I haven’t misbehaved or gone over the top.  I just knew that I needed to stop and think about how I spend my money.  I don’t have much of it to blow in the first place.   But, I’m the queen of justification.  I can spend $2 bucks here and there and have crazy junk to show for it (THAT I DON’T NEED!!).

My fast is that I will not spend money on “whatever” this week.  Today(Monday) through Easter Sunday.  If it’s not in my budget or on my grocery list……I ain’t buying it!  Period!  I’m not a wild willy-nilly spender anyway.  But, I’m choosing to walk away from ANY SWEET DEAL that may appeal to my shopping desires!

Call it a denial if you want…..I’m feeling good about my decision already.  I know that God has a lesson for me and it may be a bit more painful than I’m actually anticipating.  Pray for me.  I just might be up against more than I can handle!

What I know:

Most wealth comes from saving.

People who spend all of their money have no money.

 

Deuteronomy 8:18 says, “Always remember that it is the Lord your God who gives you power to become rich.” And Psalm 24:1 tells us, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”

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