Friday, September 28, 2007

LOSS and GAIN

Loss eliminates Braves from postseason play - BOO HOO!! I'm disappointed

Smiley Face


HOWEVER ~~

We closed on our house yesterday - YAY!! I'm very excited about that!!

Smiley Face

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Cryptic Message?

Read this post if you need help in deciphering the following message.

Well, there sure was alot of jack-leggedness going on in Philly last night. Larry probably made the worst mistake of all. It was awful. It was hammered up from beginning to end. Okay, I will finally admit, the coffin is sealed.

What am I talking about anyway?

Monday, September 24, 2007

Are You Who You Want To Be?

Powerful and thought provoking words from a Switchfoot song:

"Yesterday is a wrinkle on your forehead
Yesterday is a promise that you’ve broken
Don’t close your eyes, don’t close your eyes
This is your life and today is all you’ve got now
Yeah, and today is all you’ll ever have
Don’t close your eyes, Don’t close your eyes
This is your life, are you who you want to be?
This is your life, are you who you want to be?
This is your life, is it everything you dreamed that it would be,
When the world was younger and you had everything to lose"

I had a bit of a scare last week. Suffice it to say that I had to go back for a second mammogram visit this week. They said something didn't look right. That was last Monday. So, it's been a pretty crazy week for me emotionally. Thankfully, the re-check was fine and there is no sign of abnormalities. But, I'll tell you that I did alot of soul searching and questioning this week. Not questioning God, but myself. This song pretty much sums up some of what I was feeling. Today is all we have, we aren't guaranteed tomorrow. Am I really who I want to be? No, sadly, I am not. I pray that the Lord will continue to mold me into the person I need to be for His kingdom.

Friday, September 21, 2007

a BIG "IF"

So, I know I'm still beating a dead horse but:

What IF the Mets keep on losing (lost 6 of their last 7) and what IF the Braves keep winning (won 6 of their last 7) and what IF the Braves can beat the Phillies next week?

So, what happens then? Do you think the Braves have a chance??

All I can say is "GO BRAVES"!!

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

FALL IS FINALLY HERE!!


I love this weather, this is my favorite weather in the world. I love the coolness in the morning and evening. I love the way the shadows fall on the ground. I just love it!! Lord, your mercies are new every morning, Great is your Faithfulness!!

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Front Row, Back Row or Somewhere In Between?


I had to sit on the back row today in church. It was a really different experience for me. No, I didn't have incontinence or anything like that but had to help my daughter with Children's Church so decided to sit near the back where I could exit easily when the children were dismissed.

I now know why I don't like sitting in the back. Here are my observations:

1. Too much going on - can't worship the Lord. There was so much going on in the back of the church that I could not stay focused on the worship service. I love to sing and it was hard to concentrate on that; which, in turn, made it difficult for me to really focus on the Lord.
2. Lots of noises back there - snoring, people talking, lots of coming and going and just general hub bub.
3. Because of my lack of concentration, it was much more tempting to become a spectator back there instead of a participant.

So, I got to thinking. You know, there are times in life when we don't have a choice about where we can sit. For example, if you buy a ticket for a charter bus or a train or plane you are given an assigned seat. Also, usually concerts and sports venues have pre-assigned seats.

Then there are other activities where one can choose where they want to sit; such as a movie theater and on a subway or city bus.

So, why do we sit where we sit in church? We tend to be creatures of habit and usually sit in the same location or close to it week in and week out. It made me really grateful that I can choose to sit where I desire to sit in church and I really love sitting in the front. I love being close to the front because although there is alot going on in the back, the good stuff is up front. My husband said last week at church there was an incredible anointing at the altar area and he said it was so thick you could actually feel it.

That's where I want to be -- right in the big middle of what God is doing!! Why don't you try it sometime?

Thursday, September 13, 2007

A Definition


Lunacy is believing you can continue on the same path with a different result.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

I Still Believe

Well, I just want to say that I still believe the Braves can make it to the postseason. I know, I know, everything is really against them but I am going to believe until it's utterly impossible and I have to give up. They sure have pulled out a couple of incredible wins in the last week. Even with Chipper not playing right now due to an oblique injury, I'm still gonna route, (root?) for my team. Miracles still do happen and coining a line from "Angels in the Outfield", I will say "it could happen". GO BRAVES!!

Monday, September 10, 2007

What a Wonderful World

This is too cool, check it out!!

Friday, September 7, 2007

Scottish Castles

Check out this slide show of castles from Scotland. Part of the pictures that my family took on their trip in early August. Enjoy!!

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Teapots from Scotland




If you know me very well, you know I love to drink hot tea and have a small collection of tea paraphernalia. I wanted to post a few pictures that my hubby and daughter took while they were in Scotland of teapots that they found in one shop. I think they are too cute!! I especially like the toaster. Let me know what you think!!