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These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. John 16:33
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Word Filled Wednesday - April 29, 2009
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These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. John 16:33
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday Treasure - April 28, 2009
Special thanks and blessings to Treasia at Truckers Wife for hosting this wonderful post.
Her idea was to share a bit about people or things we hold as treasure in our lives.
Today I hold pieces of a hearing aid in my hand, and I hold these little pieces of circuit and metal as treasure in my heart. My husband is hearing impaired. Although he has a bit of hearing left in one ear, without the aid of this little instrument…he is almost 100% deaf.
Since the moment I met this man I knew that God had created him for me. I felt it in my bones. Most of it was because of the way he loved me, the way he knew me, the way he calmed my soul. But there was another difference, my ability to deal with his disability. I have often found myself waking up in the morning praying that I can be his ears, to listen with patience and kindness, and communicate with great care in return. Unfortunately I can’t always be with him, and this truth is not always easy to cope with, especially when you find pieces of his hearing aid in the mouth of your Dogs.
This morning quickly went from Beautiful to Madness. With great relief his back up hearing aid works, but not to the extent of his newer and better one. The only thing I know to do is pray that God will see us through and provide for us. As God’s Grace would have it, Ryan’s audiologist is my Cousin. It’s going to be a long couple of days before he can fit him in on Friday to get a new impression made for a new hearing aid.
Treasures can be so handy. They can add so much to your life, that sometimes…you only realize their worth when they are gone. Anyone got a Bullhorn??
Her idea was to share a bit about people or things we hold as treasure in our lives.
Today I hold pieces of a hearing aid in my hand, and I hold these little pieces of circuit and metal as treasure in my heart. My husband is hearing impaired. Although he has a bit of hearing left in one ear, without the aid of this little instrument…he is almost 100% deaf.
Since the moment I met this man I knew that God had created him for me. I felt it in my bones. Most of it was because of the way he loved me, the way he knew me, the way he calmed my soul. But there was another difference, my ability to deal with his disability. I have often found myself waking up in the morning praying that I can be his ears, to listen with patience and kindness, and communicate with great care in return. Unfortunately I can’t always be with him, and this truth is not always easy to cope with, especially when you find pieces of his hearing aid in the mouth of your Dogs.
This morning quickly went from Beautiful to Madness. With great relief his back up hearing aid works, but not to the extent of his newer and better one. The only thing I know to do is pray that God will see us through and provide for us. As God’s Grace would have it, Ryan’s audiologist is my Cousin. It’s going to be a long couple of days before he can fit him in on Friday to get a new impression made for a new hearing aid.
Treasures can be so handy. They can add so much to your life, that sometimes…you only realize their worth when they are gone. Anyone got a Bullhorn??
This is a picture of Ryan on our way in to watch our First Angel Game at Angels Stadium of the Season last Friday night!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Menu Plan Monday - April 27, 2009
Monday: Taylor Tacos
Tuesday: BBQ Chicken, Chicken Flavored Rice, Carrots & Garlic Bread
Wednesday: BBQ Pot Roast, Twice Baked Potatoes, Corn & Garlic Bread
Thursday: Hamberger Helper, Garlic Bread
Friday: Out - Traveling to Weekend to Remember Marriage Retreat
Saturday: Out - Date Night at Weekend to Remember
Sunday: Out - Recovering from Weekend to Remember, lots of laundry and catchup to get ready for the next week.
The Simple Woman's Daybook - April 27, 2009
FOR TODAY... April 27, 2009
Outside my window...Cloudy around 60 degrees today.
I am thinking...about my husband. He had “rough” first week at his new job. The mix of a new company, new people, and new job really had him on edge. I am hoping and praying that this new week will be easier for him.
I am thankful for...the wonderful weekend I had. My mom and I had a Mother-Daughter fun day on Saturday. We went Whale Watching in the Morning with Captain Dave's and his Dophin Safari which was amazing, and then we went to see the ranunculus down at the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, CA. We had a wonderful day enjoying some of Southern California’s beautiful wild life as well as time bonding together. It was a wonderful blessing.
From the kitchen...Still working on my menu plan for the week…I am a bit behind after my busy weekend.
I am wearing...Black Top, Jeans, Black Sandal Heals – Yup..You guessed it…my boss is out again today..While the cats away…the mice…well don’t dress up…LOL
I am creating...well…trying to create something nice to bring with me this weekend to our marriage retreat to give my husband to let him know how special he is to me...any ideas?
I am going...to the market tonight to get food for the week.
I am reading... The Love Dare, Lady of High Regard, and The Excellent Wife. I am excited to start reading The Scarlet Pimpernel and Wives and Daughters starting on May 1st with Emily at A Beautiful Life and her Kindred Spirits Reading Group.
I am hoping...for time to see our new great niece Bella. She is 6 days old today!
I am hearing...lots of conversations about the weekend. Sounds like everyone had a good time!
Around the house... Just the normal, cook, clean, play, sleep, and get up and do it all again! I really like it when our routine works, it’s really comforting.
One of my favorite things...My Terrarium that my friend Sarah made me this weekend. I have a black thumb….she is blessed with a green thumb….It has a little rock path, and five succulent plants. She says I only have to water it every 5 weeks…so hopefully…I won’t kill it! I am looking for some miniatures to go in…I really want little flamingos…or something pink to put in it.
A few plans for the rest of the week: Work Monday thru Friday, then we are off to A Weekend to Remember for a Marriage Retreat in Irvine.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
My Mom and I getting ready to go on our whale watching adventure.
We didnt see any whales, but we wer right in the middle of 1000+ Common Dolphins...There is nothing common about them!
Mom and I at the Flower Fields.
The beatiuful fields...And people say there isnt a God... Monday, April 20, 2009
The Simple Woman's Daybook - April 20, 2009
FOR TODAY... April 20, 2009
Outside my window...72 Degrees….and its only 8:19 am….It’s going to be a Sunny and Warm day today! I think we might need to get our Super Soakers out.
I am thinking...about my husband. Today is his first day at his new jobs. Lots of prayers for confidence and peace.
I am thankful for...my family and friends. We have had a wonderful weekend of celebrating new beginnings.
From the kitchen…Haystack Cookies for my hubby. They are his favorite.
I am wearing...Black and Teal Top, Jeans (My boss is out of the office today), and black ballet slippers.
I am creating...Decorating/Personalizing a Tote bag.
I am going...to the dentist this morning…I HATE THE DENTIST…which is probably why I have to have a root canal finished today…grrr…grumble grumble…
I am hoping...to hold my Grand Niece and Nephew this week. Both of my nieces are due over this week.
I am hearing...Lots of talking and grumpiness…It is Monday after all.
Around the house... Spring cleaning is in full force. I have the other half of my baseboards to wash down, and our guest room to clean out on my to do list this week.
One of my favorite things...my matching pretty under garments….there is something totally powerful and feminine about them. Makes everything feel right with the world..LOL
A few plans for the rest of the week: Work, New Babies (In God's time of course), Friday Night Angels Game, Saturday is a Mom and Daughter Day (My Mom and I are going whale watching at Dana Point, and then to see the Ranunculus down in Carlsbad), Sunday is church Fun and Dog Walking with The Furternity.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
This is my Dad, the King of the Grill! Sunday we enjoyed a day in the high 80's so we had to BBQ up some burgers! Special thanks and blessings to Peggy at The Simple Woman for hosting this post.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Dancing in the Rain
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...its about learning to dance in the rain" - Unknown.
Boy oh Boy have I been dancing, as the rain pours down around me.
In the almost two years that I have been married to this wonderful man, we have felt the weather change. There have been days of sunshine, and days that felt like tornadoes blew thru our lives. This last few days have been filled with that Erie calm before a storm. Have you felt that before? When two passionate, stubborn, although loving individuals collide like two storm fronts. You know its coming, you can feel the electricity in the air, and only God can stop the momentum.
The thunder clouds erupted into a full down pour yesterday, and flooded into unknown territory. In a terrifying moment we learned that we both were feeling lonely and isolated. I learned quickly the searing sting of allowing time to plan our social lives, our meals, our home, our finances, my job, and all those other little details of life just get in the way of our relationship. In one of the most open and revealing conversation we have had in a really long time, we learned that if we stopped seeking to reconcile to each other, we really will be isolated by our differences. At the end of the night I discovered that my greatest hope for my marriage is that we will get to know each other more, and grow together without the fear of being rejected by one another.
Together with the grace of God, we stood and felt the rain change us, as we began to dance in it!
Today we start a fresh day....I think I can see a rainbow!
Ryan and I from our Easter Egg Fun last weekend.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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