I Added Something!

To be honest, I have no idea how I was able to add a bookshelf to my page, but I am excited that it's there! I am so hoping that when my friend gets home from California, she will be able to show me the ropes, so to speak. I just love how she has laid out her blog page. It is so fresh and bright.

Blessed to have a long week-end ahead. Dh is off Saturday and Sunday but is working Labor Day. It's one of his scheduled holidays to work. He is a hospice nurse and works in people's homes. He is the one who is there when someone passes, more often than not. God has blessed him with a tremendous gift of compassion. Who knew that after 21 years at one job, climbing the corporate ladder, awesome benefits, etc. that God would place this in his heart. He truly finds joy in being able to pray with and, yes, lead folks to the Lord while working. I just love him so much!

With the windows done and framing complete, we are now on to pressure washing, sealing and ultimately painting. So much going on in my mind regarding paint colors. We picked up paint samples to paint on the wall before we actually buy. We will put up the samples first, but I fear that I already do not like the color we chose for the trim to which hubby just rolled his eyes. He says "choose before we buy, lady! Once it's up, it stays up." He's so cute. ;-)

We have a team TBQ party on Saturday. I am a bit apprehensive to go, but am learning to work within myself to be able to stand tall and not be the door mat that I have been with certain people and situations. God is showing me grace and mercy as well as strength. I need to be a role model for my girls as well as others and am praying daily and searching God's Word for confirmation and wisdom. Parties are supposed to be fun, right? So...... I am PLANNING on having FUN!

Be Blessed.

Too Much Going On!

I am not quite sure how people keep up with blogging! There is so much to do in a day's time. I guess this becomes a part of daily living, huh?

Our newest addition is adjusting pretty well to life in our household. The girls just love her and want to carry her everywhere. Funny thing about this little kitten she doesn't like to be held and carried. She loves to be touched and scratched, etc., just when she is on the ground. We have changed her name to Rilee. She looks like a Rilee and the name seems to roll off the tongue a bit easier. I think maybe we got a new addition a bit too early for us humans. There are times when both cats get called by the name of our baby who recently passed: Allie. Bringing Rilee into our family was great timing for our other cat as Suzie is 1 year old and truly needs a playmate. They get along famously!! If only I could get Rilee to quit cleaning my eyelids in the middle of the night.

The changing of windows has been quite a venture. We replaced the 2 windows in the front of our home. We went from 6 foot windows to 4 foot, which is quite a shock when you watch the process. Our home is over 30 years old and in need of window replacement. While replacing windows we decided to do away with shutters and add a chair rail and frame the new windows. It looks so nice. Next step: pressure wash and painting of the house. Now that will be a fun venture! The girls are so looking forward to helping. Hopefully, dad will be as excited about their wanting to help as they are! :-)

Be Blessed.

I Guess I Need Some Rest

I can now say that I have been embarrassed to the point of a hot, red face.

Two of my Thursday meetings run back to back, one being at 530 and the other at 700. Following the 530 meeting, I began a "getting started session" for the new members who had joined. Around 615 or so, some members for the 700 meeting began lingering out in the hall. I told them to, "Come on in." When I had completed the gss, I stayed in the meeting room and began chatting with the 700 members.

For some reason I glanced at the clock and got concerned that I was going to start the meeting late. So.... I began the meeting, at 640! The entire time, I was thinking, "Where is everyone?, I can't believe they would stay home because of the rain!, Take care of the few who did come out." About 645 or so, I told the members that since I had started the meeting late, I would run the meeting until 10 after. That's when one of them reminded me that the meeting wasn't supposed to start until 700! OH MY GOSH! I stared at the clock, and that's when I felt my face get hot, hot, hot! I ran next door, to the weigh-in room and, sure enough! There were the members, in line waiting for their turn at the scales! I sat down next to my receptionist, who just smiled at me. I told her what I had done, and she broke out laughing as did the rest of the members in line. I have never done anything like that before. Needless to say, I began the meeting, AGAIN! at 700.

And that's the rest of the story.
Be Blessed,

Still working on figuring things out

Well,

I have been working on trying to include other sites for folk to access when they visit me, to no avail. I will definitely be chatting with my blogger friends to figure out more of this. :-) This is actually quite relaxing, isn't it?

We have a new family member as of this morning! We went out and adopted the cutest little kitten. Our matriarch, Allie passed 3 weeks ago. it was such a sad day. The girls, hubby and I took her to the vet. We cried and cried the entire drive over. She passed peacefully thank goodness. We were all so blessed to have Allie for 18 years!

We have a one year cat, named Suzie Q, was has been quite lonely and needy since Allie's passing. She site at the door and meows when we leave and everything! Poor thing. Hence our journey for a "buddy" for Suzie. We ended up at the National Humane Society on Gunn Highway. Wow! There were 36 kittens and 3 grown cats at this place. What a clean and pet friendly environment to be in. We picked out(after about 1 hour) a cute, gray and white, long hair baby. oooooohhhhh. :-)

Now the integration begins. You see, Suzie is not real comfortable with the new "thing" in the house. She follows her everywhere, literally. They will mesh soon. Suzie is young enough to adjust and I am sure that she will actually LOVE having a playmate.

Somehow, I feel like our family is complete once again.

Be Blessed,

So uncomfortable with all of this!

Ok, so I asked some of friend who actually blog and LOVE it, just how to get started and how much time would be involved. One very sweet friend gave me some tips but I am so lost right now. It took me over a hour just to do what is on the main page! I did manage to download a picture of my dear hubby and myself, of which I am quite proud! :-)

I have seen blogs that are so decorative with so many neat sites to click on, etc. A few have bookshelves, etc. Ok, so how do all of those things just show up someone's page! hmmmm....

Anyway, I am hoping that can find my way back here to continue the learning process as well as learn more about myself!

Be Blessed!