Google me!

September 26th, 2009

Who knew there were so many ways to find someone? I like to point out that most of my adult life has been spent under a rock raising really amazing kids! I know I’m behind on just about everything hip and technical. Because everybody knows “hip and technical” go hand-in-hand. 🙂

I love meeting new people (especially when they come over to my blog)! I’m comfortable with the label of “social butterfly” placed on me by hubby. But who knew you could meet so many fantastic people just by clicking on the computer? Google, you are amazing!! I mean it! You’re incredible!

I wish I had invented you. Then maybe I’d be driving my dream car instead of the same Chevrolet Suburban I’ve been driving for the last 10 years. Oh how I love that car! But, if given another…..would jump and giggle like a little girl. ~~Thankful for my paid-for vehicle~~

I’m still learning so much about the world of blogs, websites and the such. I’m amazed at the visitor’s who show up just because they googled something that I wrote down. So cool! I’ve even been told by coworker’s that they “happened” upon my blog before (because of Google). Huh? Get out!

So, if you don’t use it. Start. Google anything. More than likeley you’ll find someone or something of interest to suck up all your valuable time. It’s only a click away! Go ahead, Google me!

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The forecast is rain

September 24th, 2009

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I posted this picture on my Facebook status yesterday. It’s the view from my front yard. It’s not much different today. We’ve been experiencing a bit of rain here in Indiana. It’s actually a soothing welcome. We’ve had such outrageous heat!

I don’t think it will be so welcome on Friday night though. It’s football season and our team….well, they’re finally winning some games. The fans and players will not appreciate a rained out game. It’s just how we sports fanatics are, ya know? The forecast for the rest of the week and weekend? Rainy…..very wet and rainy!

Oh well……I’ll just laze around and enjoy the rest that comes with it. It makes for good snuggle weather. Maybe we can watch some movies or something. Who knows?

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Or maybe I’ll just sit here…

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Yea….I’ve been published

September 23rd, 2009

Oh I brag! Many months ago, I submitted a funny story that happened years ago with my children to Parent Life magazine. They selected it for the October issue and here it is!

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I’ve always dreamed…….I mean for years…that I would someday be a published author. I guess this counts, right? 🙂 The story happened when my kids were mere babes and I can remember it just like it was yesterday.

I hope you can see it….online or in person. It’s on page 7. They mailed me my own copy last week. It was so exciting to open and see it. I can’t imagine having something really deep published. Beth Moore must get giddy everytime she sees her stuff for the first time.

If you’re interested in submitting a funny story about your own children. Go here. Click on the right sidebar “Submit your funnies”.

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Am I living outloud?

September 21st, 2009

So many things have happened in the last few years….that have shaped my outlook on things. Especially on life! I know I’ve whined told about my troubles on here before. Who wants to hear it again? Nobody, that’s who! So I won’t bore you with any of it. It’s way too depressing!

I can’t escape the dry feeling I have on a daily basis. What I mean by dry is, that I feel so empty. Crazy, right? I know for a fact that I have a living Savior completely inside my heart….yet I feel void. Not void of God….just dried up. Kapoot! Dusty!

I keep asking myself….and God…..”What is wrong with me?”. Is it just a phase? Am I really as low as I think I am? Cause, I feel really low and worthless. Even the people I get around help confirm it. I don’t teach anything at church……(and I haven’t been invited to). I can’t tell you how out of place that makes me feel. My gift is teaching! My heart is women! But here I sit……dry! Nowhere’sville!

Is it a test? I don’t know. I think I’m failing if it is.

My life is worth so much more. Don’t hear me wrong….I don’t mean….I’m SO special! Even though to God, I am. I can’t let my wounds keep me from living outloud for Jesus. I don’t think they do…..but what is going on that I feel so shunned by fellow Christians? Does God want me to do something particular? I wish I knew the answers.

I do know this. My life, my faith, my walk with Christ…..will always be personal to me. What I do for Him…..will be bathed in prayer and lavished with a willing heart. I will keep my eyes on Him and I will not turn away…..even when I feel crushed. I may never lead or teach anything ever again……and if I don’t I pray that God sends me peace so that I won’t feel the way I do now.

Stepping away from full-time ministry has been complicated. My heart never left serving God…..just my husband’s vocation. I’m still me….I’m still His. The question is…..

WHAT’S HE DOING WITH ME NOW????

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Dreams do come true

September 19th, 2009

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I remember back when all I wanted…… was to drive! Oh I would beg my parents……I would plead, “I’ll go to the store for you!!!”. They would inevitably give in and let me go. I was a natural! I was driving from the time I was 10 years old. Yes, I’m from crazy bumpkins and we let our yungin’s drive early! Somebody’s gotta do it! Life in the south is just that way (or so it used to be).

This morning at 9:00 am sharp…..Ally drove off the parking lot of the BMV (also known as….the place regular legal American citizens cannot get business handled on the first trip in) to take her driving test. She has waited so long for this day. But I think she’s ready now. Her 16th birthday was back in March and she’s been anticipating this day ever since. A real driver’s license! Woohoo!

—In Indiana, if you do not participate in the Driver’s Education class (which costs $400) at 15…the teen cannot receive their learner permit until they turn 16. After that time, the driver must hold that permit for another 180 days before taking the actual driver’s test to attain what’s now called the Graduated Driver License.

Soooooooo. SHE PASSED!!!! YAY, Ally!!!!
Congratulations!!

Excitedly….leaving on her first alone trip (with her sis of course!)
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Thumbs up! She’s heading to check out her parking spot at JCHS
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Bye Bye…..another piece of my heart! 🙂
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Now the dream is almost complete. Her fantasy of her own car is what she now focuses on. We would love to provide her with that…..but it’s just not in our budget. We know that God can do anything. So, Lord…..if there’s a way, we leave that to you!

NOTE: I wasn’t driving to the store at 10 years old. I was driving some form of vehicle out on family property and country roads. Please don’t feel as if I were part of some sort of “deliverance” type family. I assure you, I was raised by good people. We just learned to drive early back then. 😆

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She’s got class

September 18th, 2009

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I’ve been so excited all day!  I have good reason to be.  Ally performed with Touch of Class for the first time during today’s Pep Rally!

She was on the back row.  You can barely see her….but she’s dance partner’s with the big guy in the light blue shirt.  I thought they were great!  The school loved it too.

I can’t wait for many more performances to come.  She’s been working so hard and this is her first year.  It’s all new….and she’s trying to find her place in the group.  That’s not always easy.

The pep rally was a huge success as well.  She was on the team that put it all together and did an outstanding job!  Way to go Ally!  What a busy week you’ve had.

Good luck tomorrow on your driver’s license test…. 9:00am on a Saturday.  It better be worth it, huh?

LOVE, MOM

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