Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
I am thankful for.....
I got this idea from another blogger and I thought it would be fun to do. Thanksgiving is a great time to remember what we are thankful for.
A) Applesauce muffins - a great recipe from a great friend.
B) Best friends - my closest girl friends are the world to me.
C) Coffee.
D) My Dad.
E) Ellie Mae - both my dog and my KY friend :).
F) Family - I love y'all, so much.
G) God.
H) Happiness.
I) Ice cream
J) Jumper-cables - they have certainly come in handy in my life.
K) Kids - they make me laugh, smile and keep me young.
L) Love.
M) My Mama - she is an amazing woman.
N) Nightlights - I'm scared of the dark.
O) Opportunities.
P) Pancakes. :)
Q) Quiet mornings - I simply enjoy listening to the sounds of life around me.
R) Roses - such a beautiful flower.
S) Steamer - I LOVE my steamer...it beats ironing.
T) Technology - it helps me stay connected with friends and family.
U) Universities - I am a full supporter of a college education, it's my job.
V) Valpo.
W) Writing.
X) X-rays - ok, X words are difficult.
Y) Yesterdays. - Because yesterdays mean that the mistakes from that day are behind us, and that today is a new day.
Z) Zodiac signs - I enjoy reading my horoscope.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
are you married?
Yesterday, I met with a H.S. senior female for an interview.
She saw the pictures in my office on my desk and asked, "Oh, is this your family?" -- pointing at a picture of me and my three brothers: Marky, Bill, and Cody, taken at my engagement party 3.5 years ago.
I answered, "Yes, those are three of my brothers."
I don't know what prompted her to ask the next questions, but...
"Do you have any kids? Are you married?"
High School students are so innocent and I know she was simply trying to make conversation (the girl was nervous).
My heart stopped for a second. I thought, how do I answer this?
"Ummm, nope, no kids...not married yet."
Awkward...for me -- this girl had no clue.
She replied, "Yeah, well...you're young still."
She saw the pictures in my office on my desk and asked, "Oh, is this your family?" -- pointing at a picture of me and my three brothers: Marky, Bill, and Cody, taken at my engagement party 3.5 years ago.
I answered, "Yes, those are three of my brothers."
I don't know what prompted her to ask the next questions, but...
"Do you have any kids? Are you married?"
High School students are so innocent and I know she was simply trying to make conversation (the girl was nervous).
My heart stopped for a second. I thought, how do I answer this?
"Ummm, nope, no kids...not married yet."
Awkward...for me -- this girl had no clue.
She replied, "Yeah, well...you're young still."
Monday, November 22, 2010
Guardrails...
This last Sunday's service was truly inspiring.
The Pastor shared a story about a young girl and her journey without guardrails in her life.
The series we have been covering in Church has been about the guardrails we all need in our lives.
Guardrails to protect us from bad decisions, the wrong path, etc.
I'm not going to lie, I wasn't really sure how I felt about this "theme" in this series.
It wasn't until this last Sunday (the last day of the series) that I really understood.
A story about a troubled girl traveling down a rocky path in life and making every "bad" and "wrong" decision she could possibly make.
Drugs, sex, and bad influences in her life led her to jail, the hospital, and to a half-way house.
Her life was spinning out of control.
"Gracepoint saved my life" were her words that brought tears to my eyes.
In the middle of everyone around me, singing after this eye-opening story, I broke down.
Hearing this story reminded me of a family member who has led a very similar troubled life.
Every time I thought her life was heading in a positive direction, she forgot about guardrails and was led astray.
I pray every day that something or someone will save her.
The Pastor shared a story about a young girl and her journey without guardrails in her life.
The series we have been covering in Church has been about the guardrails we all need in our lives.
Guardrails to protect us from bad decisions, the wrong path, etc.
I'm not going to lie, I wasn't really sure how I felt about this "theme" in this series.
It wasn't until this last Sunday (the last day of the series) that I really understood.
A story about a troubled girl traveling down a rocky path in life and making every "bad" and "wrong" decision she could possibly make.
Drugs, sex, and bad influences in her life led her to jail, the hospital, and to a half-way house.
Her life was spinning out of control.
"Gracepoint saved my life" were her words that brought tears to my eyes.
In the middle of everyone around me, singing after this eye-opening story, I broke down.
Hearing this story reminded me of a family member who has led a very similar troubled life.
Every time I thought her life was heading in a positive direction, she forgot about guardrails and was led astray.
I pray every day that something or someone will save her.
hidden behind texts
Texting: a new form of communication in today's society.
It has also become the new way of saying what is on your mind without saying it in person...face-to-face.
Why are some of us so much braver to say the things we really want to say to someone through a text message?
Is saying "I care about you" easier to share in a text?
On the flip side, texting can allow someone to hide their true feelings.
It is easier to avoid conflict or the questions in your heart?
Texting seems to have replaced email.
While emails are still used for a variety of reasons, even including those mentioned above.
Why is it so difficult for people to communicate in person anymore?
During my interviews for my marriage paper for graduate school, communication is one thing every person mentioned as an important key factor in a marriage (and any relationship).
Instead of sending that text, I challenge you to call that person.
I challenge you to call and say "I miss you" or "I love you", or make plans to meet that person for coffee to tell them how you feel, rather than texting it.
Stop hiding behind your texts and say what you really want to say.
It has also become the new way of saying what is on your mind without saying it in person...face-to-face.
Why are some of us so much braver to say the things we really want to say to someone through a text message?
Is saying "I care about you" easier to share in a text?
On the flip side, texting can allow someone to hide their true feelings.
It is easier to avoid conflict or the questions in your heart?
Texting seems to have replaced email.
While emails are still used for a variety of reasons, even including those mentioned above.
Why is it so difficult for people to communicate in person anymore?
During my interviews for my marriage paper for graduate school, communication is one thing every person mentioned as an important key factor in a marriage (and any relationship).
Instead of sending that text, I challenge you to call that person.
I challenge you to call and say "I miss you" or "I love you", or make plans to meet that person for coffee to tell them how you feel, rather than texting it.
Stop hiding behind your texts and say what you really want to say.
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