I had the best of intentions when I started my TI30 entry for today about 2 hours ago.
(***MOM READ THIS LINE: It's not going to happen.***)
***ALL OTHER READERS: But it ain't gonna happen. ***
I'm leaving at 5 to get some gas and head to Grandma's and then I'll be there through Sunday night-with NO internet access. It's like visiting a different century. So get ready for another Weekend Update (see, the SNL thing would have SO worked out) come Monday. Can't wait to see the folks and they're actually having a good trip so I believe God ordained all this. Well, He ordains all things but I think this is in his Perfect Will, not the Permissive one.
Anyway, you all be blessed this weekend and take time to be thankful-even in the small things.
Blessings,
B
Friday, September 26, 2008
A Re-Cap: Part I
It's another fabulous Friday here in TX and since I'll be out of the far reaches of the internet during my visit to Grandmother's (TO SEE MOM & DAD), I figured I should go ahead and get my TI30 in before I leave. So here we go...
***And that's as far as I got before I was distracted by work and never came back to finish. So here we go with a little game I like to call...
***And that's as far as I got before I was distracted by work and never came back to finish. So here we go with a little game I like to call...
CATCH UP BLOGGING
So buckle up, sit back and get ready for the ride (that will be conveniently broken up into several easy-to-read installments)!
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TI30 Friday, September 26, Day 26
1. At this point, I'm thankful for gasoline. Mom & Dad were traveling from NC and told me about all the places that have been out of gas along their route. It's odd to me that even though TX was took the brunt of Hurricane Ike, we still have gas unlike so many other cities that were hardly affected. At any rate, I'm glad Paris, TX still has fuel.
2. Do you ever have deep, life changing (or at least life revealing) conversations with those close to you? The ones you know you'll remember for the rest of your life (or at least the year since your memory isn't what it used to be)? Well, I had one of those w/Z last night and I'm so thankful that he and I can even have those (especially considering the hour it took place).
3. After living in this foreign land of TX for a year now, I've really learned to be grateful for the time I get to spend with people that have known me longer than just this year. I used to be so invigorated by the idea of getting to "re-create" myself but after a while, even that gets old. Since I'm able to spend time with my Mom & Dad this week, I'm so thankful for them knowing me-really knowing me-and being able to just be me. The Me I've been for 25 years. What a comforting feeling.
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So buckle up, sit back and get ready for the ride (that will be conveniently broken up into several easy-to-read installments)!
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TI30 Friday, September 26, Day 26
1. At this point, I'm thankful for gasoline. Mom & Dad were traveling from NC and told me about all the places that have been out of gas along their route. It's odd to me that even though TX was took the brunt of Hurricane Ike, we still have gas unlike so many other cities that were hardly affected. At any rate, I'm glad Paris, TX still has fuel.
2. Do you ever have deep, life changing (or at least life revealing) conversations with those close to you? The ones you know you'll remember for the rest of your life (or at least the year since your memory isn't what it used to be)? Well, I had one of those w/Z last night and I'm so thankful that he and I can even have those (especially considering the hour it took place).
3. After living in this foreign land of TX for a year now, I've really learned to be grateful for the time I get to spend with people that have known me longer than just this year. I used to be so invigorated by the idea of getting to "re-create" myself but after a while, even that gets old. Since I'm able to spend time with my Mom & Dad this week, I'm so thankful for them knowing me-really knowing me-and being able to just be me. The Me I've been for 25 years. What a comforting feeling.
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Day 25
At the risk of being entirely too busy this evening preparing to see Mom & Dad tomorrow, I've decided to go ahead and post today's TI30. So here it is.
1. I'm REALLY thankful that I'm gonna be busy tonight packing. :) YAY! I can't wait to see Mom & Dad-haven't seen them since July so it will be good to be reunited.
2. I'm even more thankful for my busy schedule. I am usually complaining about how I have no free time and I'm so tired and blah blah blah blah blah. But can I just say that after 4 days of absolutely NO energy, I am thankful for my chaotic life and the ability that I have to handle it. I never realize how strong of a person I am or how much I really accomplish until I'm out of the loop for a day or two. Thank You Lord, for restoring my health and bringing my body back into alignment.
3. At this point in the day, I'm thankful for caffeine. And the fact that I've had 3 "healthy" servings of it today. That should last me until I pass out from exhaustion later. Lucky for me, even when my body doesn't have any energy, it is available in liquid form. :)
So that's all I've got time for now. Lots to do this evening and I may be needing another serving of caffeine before it's all over. Can't wait for the weekend!
Blessings,
B
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
P.S. Go give my amazing boyfriend some props! Check him out at zebulonap.blogspot.com :)
1. I'm REALLY thankful that I'm gonna be busy tonight packing. :) YAY! I can't wait to see Mom & Dad-haven't seen them since July so it will be good to be reunited.
2. I'm even more thankful for my busy schedule. I am usually complaining about how I have no free time and I'm so tired and blah blah blah blah blah. But can I just say that after 4 days of absolutely NO energy, I am thankful for my chaotic life and the ability that I have to handle it. I never realize how strong of a person I am or how much I really accomplish until I'm out of the loop for a day or two. Thank You Lord, for restoring my health and bringing my body back into alignment.
3. At this point in the day, I'm thankful for caffeine. And the fact that I've had 3 "healthy" servings of it today. That should last me until I pass out from exhaustion later. Lucky for me, even when my body doesn't have any energy, it is available in liquid form. :)
So that's all I've got time for now. Lots to do this evening and I may be needing another serving of caffeine before it's all over. Can't wait for the weekend!
Blessings,
B
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
P.S. Go give my amazing boyfriend some props! Check him out at zebulonap.blogspot.com :)
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Day 24
I can't believe I'm actually catching up. I guess being sick has its perks...
Today's TI30:
1. Today I'm thankful for being ahead at work. At one point, about 2 weeks ago, I was a week behind. But it's amazing what a little hard work and some perseverance will do to your work load. Being sick also gets people to leave me alone so I've been able to accomplish quite a bit in the past few days. Since I'm taking off a little next week, it will be good that I've worked ahead.
2. I've written about Z quite a bit here on my blog but I don't believe I've spoken of his parents very much. His mom's birthday is coming up this Saturday and I mailed her card today (gift delivery will happen at a later date). So I'd just like to take a moment to say how grateful I am for his parents-for their faith, their love of life and their sweet spirits. His dad is a true man of God who daily strives to follow Him as closely as possible, doing everything he can to please the Father. He has a heart for seeing souls saved and is a true evangelist, telling of Christ's love as often as he can, wherever he goes. His mom reminds me quite a bit of my own mother-a strong woman who is the glue of the family, holding them all together. Both of our moms have seen the best and worst of ministry and have been affected (positively and negatively) by it all. His mom is thoughtful and very giving and is a great cook (as is my mom). I am so grateful that they are such a strong, close-knit family. Not that it's happening yet, but Z's family is one I dream of marrying into. Although they aren't my blood family, I could see myself loving them as my own and feel 'at home' when I'm with them. They're FABULOUS! (Happy Birthday, Mrs. P!)
3. Lastly tonight, I am thankful for my home. It's not much-just the center section of a little two bedroom, one bath triplex full of all my junk-but it's mine. Ok, not technically. Technically it belongs to Steve Yoder but he lets me rent it. :) This little apartment has seen me at my best and at my worst. I've been through a lot in the past year and this house has seen me through it all. It's gone through some major upgrades since the day I first moved in but somehow, it's become home. And as weird as it may sound, I think I'll be sad when I move away. Each place that I've lived, in each different town holds a piece of me. And Paris is no different. I have grown leaps and bounds in the year that I've been here (I'll have a tribute to that year in the near future) and I know God destined me for this place for however long I'm here. So to my humble abode filled with the love, laughter and tears of the past year-thank you.
And with that, ladies and gentlemen, I'm signing off. More of an update about my life at a later time.
Blessings to each of you,
B
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
P.S. Thanks to the new readers I've picked up-that excites me! Leave comments & let me know what you think of my space (but be kind, I'm a little sensitive about putting myself out there, much less people telling me what they think of me).
Today's TI30:
1. Today I'm thankful for being ahead at work. At one point, about 2 weeks ago, I was a week behind. But it's amazing what a little hard work and some perseverance will do to your work load. Being sick also gets people to leave me alone so I've been able to accomplish quite a bit in the past few days. Since I'm taking off a little next week, it will be good that I've worked ahead.
2. I've written about Z quite a bit here on my blog but I don't believe I've spoken of his parents very much. His mom's birthday is coming up this Saturday and I mailed her card today (gift delivery will happen at a later date). So I'd just like to take a moment to say how grateful I am for his parents-for their faith, their love of life and their sweet spirits. His dad is a true man of God who daily strives to follow Him as closely as possible, doing everything he can to please the Father. He has a heart for seeing souls saved and is a true evangelist, telling of Christ's love as often as he can, wherever he goes. His mom reminds me quite a bit of my own mother-a strong woman who is the glue of the family, holding them all together. Both of our moms have seen the best and worst of ministry and have been affected (positively and negatively) by it all. His mom is thoughtful and very giving and is a great cook (as is my mom). I am so grateful that they are such a strong, close-knit family. Not that it's happening yet, but Z's family is one I dream of marrying into. Although they aren't my blood family, I could see myself loving them as my own and feel 'at home' when I'm with them. They're FABULOUS! (Happy Birthday, Mrs. P!)
3. Lastly tonight, I am thankful for my home. It's not much-just the center section of a little two bedroom, one bath triplex full of all my junk-but it's mine. Ok, not technically. Technically it belongs to Steve Yoder but he lets me rent it. :) This little apartment has seen me at my best and at my worst. I've been through a lot in the past year and this house has seen me through it all. It's gone through some major upgrades since the day I first moved in but somehow, it's become home. And as weird as it may sound, I think I'll be sad when I move away. Each place that I've lived, in each different town holds a piece of me. And Paris is no different. I have grown leaps and bounds in the year that I've been here (I'll have a tribute to that year in the near future) and I know God destined me for this place for however long I'm here. So to my humble abode filled with the love, laughter and tears of the past year-thank you.
And with that, ladies and gentlemen, I'm signing off. More of an update about my life at a later time.
Blessings to each of you,
B
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
P.S. Thanks to the new readers I've picked up-that excites me! Leave comments & let me know what you think of my space (but be kind, I'm a little sensitive about putting myself out there, much less people telling me what they think of me).
Days 22 & 23
Since I've not been feeling well, I'm a bit behind on TI30. I'll cover Monday & Tuesday in this post & try to hit today in one a little later. I'll also try to make this brief...
Monday, September 22, Day 22
1. This sounds materialistic but I'm thankful for cute clothes. I'm a *bigger boned* girl ;) (who's working on trading some of those bigger bones for smaller ones) but I'moccasionally often depressed when I go shopping for clothes. I don't shop that much anymore, mainly because the cash flow is tight but when I realized that I only have ONE pair of pants that 1/2 way fits (if I wear a belt), I figured it was time for a few new items to help me make it through Fall and transition into Winter. Of course, I could still wear my summer clothes as Monday was the 1st day of fall and the high here was 90 degrees. But I digress. So I was lucky to find a cute pair of chocolate brown pants that go great with my gold shoes so I pulled off a cute outfit Monday. I knew I looked good and you have no idea how much that helps my confidence especially since I was not feeling my best thanks to allergy/sinus issues. Anyway, thank you to the designers that make cut clothes for us "big boned" girls that don't make us look like grandmother hippos. :)
2. I'm thankful for anti-biotics-for obvious reasons. I don't know how I'd make it through my sicknesses on just Sudafed and Tylenol. So thanks God for doctors and pharmacists who make my world a much better place approximately 2 times a year. (And the invention of a drive-thru pharmacy? GENIUS!)
3. This may sound silly but I'm really thankful for the infrastructure of our country. Why, you ask? Because our infrastructure is allowing my mom and dad to come visit me this weekend and stay for my birthday! :) YAY! I can't wait to see them. Dad will get to see my place for the first time and I can't wait for them to meet Z. It's going to be great! So thank you to all the DOT workers that are making this visit possible.
4. I would be amiss to finish this TI30 without mentioning how grateful I am for my Sunday School students. I love them so much and even though they are hormone-filled balls of energy, they really know how to brighten my day. They are a great source of entertainment and are quite inquisitive. Thinking back over the past few Sundays, we have talked about politics, illegitimate children, Biblical facts, church doctrine... I'm telling you, they're great to teach and really challenge me. I absolutely adore them-even when they work my nerves and talk through 1/2 my lesson. :)
Tuesday, September 23, Day 23
1. Since I was still sick Tuesday, I became very thankful for my couch. That's where I spent the ENTIRE evening-5:15-10:30pm. I dozed a little and watched some tv. Talked to Z some and just tried to take it easy. This is sad, especially since I have a brand new, Simmons Beautyrest bed but I spend the night on my couch probably twice a month. It's THAT comfortable. It was free after me and my roomies split ways after college and actually goes well with my decor. In fact, I think it's what my decor is based on. Oh well...
2. I'm very thankful for air-conditioning & ceiling fans. With running a low-grade fever during my infirmity, I have been ever so grateful that I have a ceiling fan to keep me cool at night. For some reason, I can go to bed and be freezing, but I'll wake up roasting. A strange phenomenon but one that makes me thankful all the same.
3. I'm really grateful for friends who go through similar phases of life at the same time. To spare you the details (and because I have to keep some of my life private), I'll just say I had a good chat with a friend I used to spend a lot of time with and it turns out that we're experiencing similar feelings and situations at the same time. I'm so thankful God gives us other people to walk life's journey with us, sometimes giving us the same steps to take at the same time.
Ok, I might actually catch up this evening. Can you believe we're only 5 days away from the end of TI30? I can't fathom how an entire month has almost already gone by. Wow, how time flies!
So, I suppose that's all for now. I should be back later to get today's post in. In the meantime, be blessed!
~B
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Monday, September 22, Day 22
1. This sounds materialistic but I'm thankful for cute clothes. I'm a *bigger boned* girl ;) (who's working on trading some of those bigger bones for smaller ones) but I'm
2. I'm thankful for anti-biotics-for obvious reasons. I don't know how I'd make it through my sicknesses on just Sudafed and Tylenol. So thanks God for doctors and pharmacists who make my world a much better place approximately 2 times a year. (And the invention of a drive-thru pharmacy? GENIUS!)
3. This may sound silly but I'm really thankful for the infrastructure of our country. Why, you ask? Because our infrastructure is allowing my mom and dad to come visit me this weekend and stay for my birthday! :) YAY! I can't wait to see them. Dad will get to see my place for the first time and I can't wait for them to meet Z. It's going to be great! So thank you to all the DOT workers that are making this visit possible.
4. I would be amiss to finish this TI30 without mentioning how grateful I am for my Sunday School students. I love them so much and even though they are hormone-filled balls of energy, they really know how to brighten my day. They are a great source of entertainment and are quite inquisitive. Thinking back over the past few Sundays, we have talked about politics, illegitimate children, Biblical facts, church doctrine... I'm telling you, they're great to teach and really challenge me. I absolutely adore them-even when they work my nerves and talk through 1/2 my lesson. :)
Tuesday, September 23, Day 23
1. Since I was still sick Tuesday, I became very thankful for my couch. That's where I spent the ENTIRE evening-5:15-10:30pm. I dozed a little and watched some tv. Talked to Z some and just tried to take it easy. This is sad, especially since I have a brand new, Simmons Beautyrest bed but I spend the night on my couch probably twice a month. It's THAT comfortable. It was free after me and my roomies split ways after college and actually goes well with my decor. In fact, I think it's what my decor is based on. Oh well...
2. I'm very thankful for air-conditioning & ceiling fans. With running a low-grade fever during my infirmity, I have been ever so grateful that I have a ceiling fan to keep me cool at night. For some reason, I can go to bed and be freezing, but I'll wake up roasting. A strange phenomenon but one that makes me thankful all the same.
3. I'm really grateful for friends who go through similar phases of life at the same time. To spare you the details (and because I have to keep some of my life private), I'll just say I had a good chat with a friend I used to spend a lot of time with and it turns out that we're experiencing similar feelings and situations at the same time. I'm so thankful God gives us other people to walk life's journey with us, sometimes giving us the same steps to take at the same time.
Ok, I might actually catch up this evening. Can you believe we're only 5 days away from the end of TI30? I can't fathom how an entire month has almost already gone by. Wow, how time flies!
So, I suppose that's all for now. I should be back later to get today's post in. In the meantime, be blessed!
~B
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
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