Friday ~ November 30, 2007
IT IS COLD! Colder even than Talkeetna. Almost zero this morning. It reminds me of my youth...shopping in a bigger town just before Christmas, looking at the window displays, watching the pizza guys 'throw' the dough and eating hamburgers with orange pop from King Leos.
I've been viewing a website...www.caringbridge.org, a site that lets families stay connected during a medical crisis. The families can post to this site and tell of their loved ones circumstances...and guests can sign in and leave messages. There are two people I'm praying for and reading of their days full of chemo, surgery, radiation...and joy, because they know Jesus as their Saviour. One is a 10 year old girl who has bone cancer...the other a 15 month old girl with neuroblastoma. Such courage these little children have...and their families...to endure what they have to go thru...all with God's grace and help... My problems are so small...
Friday, November 30, 2007
Friday, November 23, 2007
BEING THANKFUL
November 23, 2007 ~ Friday
...in everything. What an awesome Father, to GIVE us all we need to live in the world He created! And, to GIVE His only Son to die...and rise again...for our sins...and whose birthday we are to celebrate soon. Giving thanks...gives us blessings and joy...joy because of what Christ has done for us. Family, friends, food, government, peace, work, freedom, shelter, clothing, health, recreation...all gifts from God.
Winter is just around the corner...the air is colder...needles are gone from the tamarack branches...craft shows have sprung up (purchased a wooden wall hanging with the sillouette of the head of a moose)...Cat/Griz game has come and gone, car has to be started several minutes before leaving early in the morning. It's been colder here than at Talkeetna! BUT, they have several inches of snow and we still have bare ground. Someday...someday, we might spend a winter...or part...in our second home.
...in everything. What an awesome Father, to GIVE us all we need to live in the world He created! And, to GIVE His only Son to die...and rise again...for our sins...and whose birthday we are to celebrate soon. Giving thanks...gives us blessings and joy...joy because of what Christ has done for us. Family, friends, food, government, peace, work, freedom, shelter, clothing, health, recreation...all gifts from God.
Winter is just around the corner...the air is colder...needles are gone from the tamarack branches...craft shows have sprung up (purchased a wooden wall hanging with the sillouette of the head of a moose)...Cat/Griz game has come and gone, car has to be started several minutes before leaving early in the morning. It's been colder here than at Talkeetna! BUT, they have several inches of snow and we still have bare ground. Someday...someday, we might spend a winter...or part...in our second home.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
SUBBING~FULL TIME
November 10, 2007~Saturday~The Marine's Birthday
Working...subbing...full time now for over two weeks, BUT the district has a policy that subs cannot have a school key *SO* am thinking of becoming a part-time, full-time employee so I don't have to wait for another co-worker to leave the main kitchen and come in early to middle school with her key. Not any more benefits...except, that key. One fifth grade girl thinks I'm a real nut-case...told her she needed milk TWICE and she already had it. Mind games and smiles...what the lunch lady is made of.
There is now a 'nip' in the air and it is suppose to snow the next three days. I guess our wonderful fall weather is over for the year, but have really really enjoyed it! Have had to only scrape the windows in the early morning about three times.
All of both daughters' extras, in boxes, have been brought up from the shed and one has started going thru her stuff...organizing, throwing, giving away...reluctantly. The other will be going thru hers during Christmas break when she will be home...maybe bald, from a fund-raiser for a little cancer victim. 'Save it...or...shave it'...whichEVer bucket has more money in it on the 16th with ALL money going to the little girl for expenses. Even if thanksgiving isn't coming up we should always be aware of the many blessings God gives us by praising and thanking Him for all things...health, family, food, wealth *AND* His free gift of salvation.
Working...subbing...full time now for over two weeks, BUT the district has a policy that subs cannot have a school key *SO* am thinking of becoming a part-time, full-time employee so I don't have to wait for another co-worker to leave the main kitchen and come in early to middle school with her key. Not any more benefits...except, that key. One fifth grade girl thinks I'm a real nut-case...told her she needed milk TWICE and she already had it. Mind games and smiles...what the lunch lady is made of.
There is now a 'nip' in the air and it is suppose to snow the next three days. I guess our wonderful fall weather is over for the year, but have really really enjoyed it! Have had to only scrape the windows in the early morning about three times.
All of both daughters' extras, in boxes, have been brought up from the shed and one has started going thru her stuff...organizing, throwing, giving away...reluctantly. The other will be going thru hers during Christmas break when she will be home...maybe bald, from a fund-raiser for a little cancer victim. 'Save it...or...shave it'...whichEVer bucket has more money in it on the 16th with ALL money going to the little girl for expenses. Even if thanksgiving isn't coming up we should always be aware of the many blessings God gives us by praising and thanking Him for all things...health, family, food, wealth *AND* His free gift of salvation.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
STILL SUNNY HERE...TILL TODAY
November 3, 2007 ~ Saturday
I have to write quickly as we're suppose to have showers (rain? snow?) tomorrow, BUT the sky looks like it could open anytime. Usually we have about 80% cloudy days, but it has been uncloudy for the majority of time the last three weeks...just wonderful!
The garage...is mostly clean and organized. Now it's time to work on the tools, nails, screws, electric tools. Wondering just how many screw drivers and wrenches one person needs...
The Alaska albums...are done, except for the Native Cultural Center which will go in a separate book. Out of probably close to 3000 digital pictures taken, there are now 400...well, 400 photo 'sleeves' filled...some have more than one picture
...scrapbooking, you know.
I have to write quickly as we're suppose to have showers (rain? snow?) tomorrow, BUT the sky looks like it could open anytime. Usually we have about 80% cloudy days, but it has been uncloudy for the majority of time the last three weeks...just wonderful!
The garage...is mostly clean and organized. Now it's time to work on the tools, nails, screws, electric tools. Wondering just how many screw drivers and wrenches one person needs...
The Alaska albums...are done, except for the Native Cultural Center which will go in a separate book. Out of probably close to 3000 digital pictures taken, there are now 400...well, 400 photo 'sleeves' filled...some have more than one picture
...scrapbooking, you know.
Monday, October 29, 2007
AWESOME FALL
October 29, 2007 ~ Monday
The COLORS of fall~SPECTACULAR! As much as I hate the needles coming inside, I'm thinking the colors over-ride whatEVer trouble the needles bring. When the sun isn't even peeking over the mountains in the morning, the rays hit Big Mountain and just glow...AWESOME ARTIST!
I am cleaning the garage...making use of the mild weather...and it is a BIG job. I've always said, "It has to get worse before it gets better"...yeah, sure, you betcha...BUT I WILL get it done THIS week.
I am now officially subbing until further notice for school lunch...knew that was going to happen, but it's ok because those young minds need moulding and I'm going to be known, again, as 'the smiling lunch lady'...a way to tell of God's love.
Last week was full of paper work...SSDI, VA, Medicare Advantage Plan...and still waiting on most of it...and waiting...and waiting...
We saw our oldest son and his family this weekend for a short while...always a really fun time with a 4 year old and a 19 month old. They had bought an older car from the vicinity and were picking it up. Just after they left Lyndy said, "I can't wait to ride in our new car...and to think, we had to go all the way to Alaska to pick it up!" The bunnies were out for them to see...good thing, because they will have a new home this week.
The COLORS of fall~SPECTACULAR! As much as I hate the needles coming inside, I'm thinking the colors over-ride whatEVer trouble the needles bring. When the sun isn't even peeking over the mountains in the morning, the rays hit Big Mountain and just glow...AWESOME ARTIST!
I am cleaning the garage...making use of the mild weather...and it is a BIG job. I've always said, "It has to get worse before it gets better"...yeah, sure, you betcha...BUT I WILL get it done THIS week.
I am now officially subbing until further notice for school lunch...knew that was going to happen, but it's ok because those young minds need moulding and I'm going to be known, again, as 'the smiling lunch lady'...a way to tell of God's love.
Last week was full of paper work...SSDI, VA, Medicare Advantage Plan...and still waiting on most of it...and waiting...and waiting...
We saw our oldest son and his family this weekend for a short while...always a really fun time with a 4 year old and a 19 month old. They had bought an older car from the vicinity and were picking it up. Just after they left Lyndy said, "I can't wait to ride in our new car...and to think, we had to go all the way to Alaska to pick it up!" The bunnies were out for them to see...good thing, because they will have a new home this week.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
MEDICARE/VA ~ FALL
Sunday ~ October 21, 2007
FINALLY *seeing...or rather feeling...the results of swimming every day! Just feel good...makes a wonderful beginning to the day with time for reflection, prayer, planning...AND my clothes fit a little better. Just so very glad we have this facility here...and to think I'd never 'join a gym'! *NEVER SAY NEVER*
WOW! I am done filling out VA papers...and it was soooo simple! Having been told the paperwork was quite thick I didn't look at it right away...like...for months! Now that one of us is starting medicare in December I thought I'd take a crack at it. Might as well apply for everything the guy is entitled to...especially if it means a reduction in the amount of supplement we have to pay.
Am still scrapbooking our Alaska trip. I took way too many pictures...and the majority are pretty good so hate to throw any away...hence...two, so far, albums. Well, they hold only 200 each!!! And from here on it will be tougher because of the 'haul road' photos and the fall colours. At least, the space is contained so it would be a fast clean-up if the room is to be used.
It's getting colder...snow on Big Mountain and the surrounding hillsides...tamaracks are now way into turning...frost on the window at 4:45am...don't think I'll have to mow again this year...CARAMEL APPLE CANDY CORN...that crisp smell in the air...almost the end of the church year during which the Reformation, All Saint's Day and Thanksgiving are celebrated. God has again kept me safe in His arms...close to His heart
FINALLY *seeing...or rather feeling...the results of swimming every day! Just feel good...makes a wonderful beginning to the day with time for reflection, prayer, planning...AND my clothes fit a little better. Just so very glad we have this facility here...and to think I'd never 'join a gym'! *NEVER SAY NEVER*
WOW! I am done filling out VA papers...and it was soooo simple! Having been told the paperwork was quite thick I didn't look at it right away...like...for months! Now that one of us is starting medicare in December I thought I'd take a crack at it. Might as well apply for everything the guy is entitled to...especially if it means a reduction in the amount of supplement we have to pay.
Am still scrapbooking our Alaska trip. I took way too many pictures...and the majority are pretty good so hate to throw any away...hence...two, so far, albums. Well, they hold only 200 each!!! And from here on it will be tougher because of the 'haul road' photos and the fall colours. At least, the space is contained so it would be a fast clean-up if the room is to be used.
It's getting colder...snow on Big Mountain and the surrounding hillsides...tamaracks are now way into turning...frost on the window at 4:45am...don't think I'll have to mow again this year...CARAMEL APPLE CANDY CORN...that crisp smell in the air...almost the end of the church year during which the Reformation, All Saint's Day and Thanksgiving are celebrated. God has again kept me safe in His arms...close to His heart
Thursday, October 18, 2007
LEARN ~ PRAY
October 18, 2007 ~ Thursday
ABLAZE! Bible study...50 days of devotions...WOW! Sooo good and really 'hitting home'! The first week was on learning...we have to learn God's Word to reach others. That makes sense...can't teach something that you don't know, BUT we need to remember, too, that WE have to KEEP learning more and more by studying God's Word diligently...every day. The second week...this week...is about prayer. Think about it...usually what we pray for is what we need (read: WANT). Praying for something that might help us, but will hurt someone else is not a prayer God recognizes. The prayer that God wants us to pray is one that, first of all, praises Him as our glorious King...second, that we repent...third, that we ask...and fourth, that we yield to His will. Let's see...Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield...PRAY!!! And in so doing, we are still, knowing that He is God... which, in turn, gives us peace, comfort, joy, blessings.
One of my prayers this week is for a very good friend...who just had surgery, after loosing a bunch of weight, to remove excess skin and tissue...14 pounds of excess so far...and will have more gone after a second surgery early next year. She is looking great, even the day after...and I will continue to pray for her for no complications and total healing.
Today is no school...tomorrow, too...so, medicare, medicaid, SSDI beware! After today I'll learn and know more than I ever will need to know...I hope!
ABLAZE! Bible study...50 days of devotions...WOW! Sooo good and really 'hitting home'! The first week was on learning...we have to learn God's Word to reach others. That makes sense...can't teach something that you don't know, BUT we need to remember, too, that WE have to KEEP learning more and more by studying God's Word diligently...every day. The second week...this week...is about prayer. Think about it...usually what we pray for is what we need (read: WANT). Praying for something that might help us, but will hurt someone else is not a prayer God recognizes. The prayer that God wants us to pray is one that, first of all, praises Him as our glorious King...second, that we repent...third, that we ask...and fourth, that we yield to His will. Let's see...Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield...PRAY!!! And in so doing, we are still, knowing that He is God... which, in turn, gives us peace, comfort, joy, blessings.
One of my prayers this week is for a very good friend...who just had surgery, after loosing a bunch of weight, to remove excess skin and tissue...14 pounds of excess so far...and will have more gone after a second surgery early next year. She is looking great, even the day after...and I will continue to pray for her for no complications and total healing.
Today is no school...tomorrow, too...so, medicare, medicaid, SSDI beware! After today I'll learn and know more than I ever will need to know...I hope!
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