Love God's Reassurance

Every since Thanksgiving, I have been hit with one bad thing after another. And yesterday was no different. It's funny how I have always been one to pray for others but forget about prayer when it comes to my issues. I can conquer anything and have to has always been my attitude. But not this time. I was deep in prayer for a friend of mine, fervishly praying for them every day. By the time my issues hit, I immediately went to prayer mode. And I have been praying for wisdom and that I handle these issues in a Godly manner.
Yesterday, the issue hit me hard. It was like...what else??!! And it is purposely hateful, spiteful things that I am being dealt. I set into prayer but I am so upset that i emailed 2 dear friends of mine to pray. I have never so desperately asked for prayers.
Now this is where God's love comes into play. I take Rachel to the Lake to have her lab work done for pre op. I get out of the car and there is this man sitting in his run down, beat up, really old car. His front license plate reads, "There is no problem too big for God". I smiled and thanked him. The 3 people I dealt with at the lab...all very truly said, "God Bless you Ms. Walters, Merry Christmas". I tell you, I felt like God was reaching down and hugging me. I love His reassurance. Of course, the problem is not solved...but I am pushing on and handling it.

I was looking through Rachel's photos and came across this one. It made me laugh. You can see the cut on Riley's leg and how traumatized the puppy looks. I know I shouldn't laugh but that night was pretty funny.
Rachel and I went for a bike ride with the dogs. Down the road, through the woods to the lake, back down the road and through the woods along this other path racing Sammy the whole way. He is a head strong dachsund that just has to be in front the whole time. Rachel heads home and I cut through the woods again, racing Sammy, I faked him out and started racing home. Sammy catches up and we are going pretty fast. All of a sudden Rachel jumps out at us from behind a pole and her puppy Riley gets scared and cuts right in front of me. I hit my brakes only to run over her neck area and drag her down the road! She runs home yelping, Rachel is screaming, our neighbor's dog is on our patio area, the beagle, Copper, thinks the neighbor's dog has hurt Riley and starts fighting him....it was quite the fiasco!! All the while, I'm calmly heading home just hoping the dogs eye did not pop out! I don't know why I thought that, but that is what I was thinking. When I saw that Riley was okay, I could not stop laughing...it was the funniest sight ever!! Riley had that cut and she couldn't walk on her paw, her stomach was tender, and she had road rash on her head and chin. Need I say that she runs up on the porch when we go for bike rides now...she is terrified!!

My Mind is Warped!!

I know this is probably gross and yes my mind is warped at times...however, it does make me laugh!!
I have had to take some medicine for a couple of days, no big deal. But it is so full of dye!! I swear if I peed in a cup, I could color easter eggs!!!

Just Wondering

Tonight I was mowing and was chased by a wasp. He finally left me alone but he sure did scare me. I knew the nest was there and I guess I just got too close. Now, I 'm giggling thinking that I really should spray the nest but it is in David's boat trailer....need I say more?!!!
So, I continue mowing and I'm wondering what on earth are wasp good for? Do they eat bugs and help decrease the bug population? I guess I will be googling that one because I know that there just has to be some reason that they were put on this earth. Other than to zap us if we get too close!

God is Simply Amazing!

It amazes me how God will put people on my heart to where I can't do anything but think about them. Most of the time, I will just react by praying for them. Never calling to talk, just praying for them and trying to get through the day. The last couple of times that happened it ended with regret. Their parent ended up passing away and I never knew what I was praying for or giving them the strength of just knowing someone was praying for them. Yesterday was different. I called the girl who I just could not get out of my mind. She was still searching for a job, depressed, and I think feeling alone. She told me that she would know by the end of the week about one job. I told her how God had just placed her on my heart all day and that I would be praying for her and the job. Today, she sent me a text. She landed the job and starts Tuesday!! I love that God had me reach out and I got to share in such wonderful news!! :)

Catch of the Day!!

This is what I saw coming home from church today. This bird was in my neighbor's yard by our road. When it flew off when I was approaching, it had this snake in it's mouth. I pulled up to the house and it was in front of our house by the river. Ran upstairs, yelled for Rachel to come see and took the picture. I just am hoping that it wasn't a speckled king snake!! It was fun watching him shake the snake. Like it was trying to kill it. Gotta love nature!!

How Can You Tell if You are Not Just Being Selfish?

I've really been struggling lately with the thought of moving closer to home. Rachel is going into the 9th grade and what a tough age to move her. She says definitely no...but how quick I know how she would change her mind and be thankful for the move. I think she would love the weather--she has always been the outdoors type and I think would do more than she does now. Who doesn't like the midwestern way of life. Sort of slower paced, less keeping up with the Jones' than baton rouge. She would definitely love being the new girl in school. She is very pretty and has always loved attention! She would get to see family and learn what a close family is like. Right now she sees David's family only a handful of times. Christmas, birthdays, and hardly ever during the year. I thought that would change with the divorce but it hasn't. I thought for sure David's family would contact the kids more with David out of town, but they haven't.
Today, I read about a childhood friend's mom passing away. She is so close to my heart and here I am a thousand miles away. I would give anything to be there with her. I have good friends here but the few that touch my heart the most are back home. So is it selfish to move your daughter away from her friends. At a young age, they are upset but soon forget. Is she at that age, where she would be upset but old enough to still stay very connected and be filled with excitement planning summer trips to see her old friends?
Guess, I need to start praying hard on this one and asking my friends to be in prayer. I have always been strong but it seems to bring me to tears lately when I get off the phone with my grandma or siblings. And I just long to visit my Uncles who have always had so much love behind that big manly exterior. I have been gone almost 24 years and I long to be home.

Food for Thought...NO, Give me Food for Hugs!!

Tonight I was going to grill hamburgers but then realized Rachel was not going to be home. So, I decide to surprise Jon with his favorite....MEATLOAF!! It cracks me up, but if I ever ask Jon what he wants special for dinner, it is always meatloaf!! Go figure!! I guess he was raised in the south but takes after his yankee mom!! So, I'm in the kitchen, meatloaf mixed and I'm making a quick sauce for the top and he walks in the kitchen. Oh, mom...is that?, oh mom, you are the best!! All smiles. Gives me the biggest hug in the world!! I LOVE that kid!!! :)