Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Is 1 out of 3 that bad???
I cleaned. Actually I only cleaned 3 of my 5 rooms so I didn't even fully accomplish my cleaning goals. I've never been an overachiever. :-) I did upload about 2 days worth of pictures. I forgot that it takes forever and got side tracked by more interesting things like breakfast, swimming and shopping. Oh well...there is always Labor Day weekend!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Four Day Weekends Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In approximately 45 minutes I will leave work and embark upon a four day weekend! I must say that I am looking forward to this extended weekend much more than I thought I would. I would love to become a sloth and practice grafting to my couch for the next four days. However, I thought it might be a more meaningful weekend if I actually try to accomplish a few things. Below is my list (in no particular order). If you see me after the weekend please ask me if I really did these things. Apparently I only work well with a strong amount of accountability threatening me. :-)
1) Clean my house - It has become cluttered and to be honest with you my bathroom scares me right now. It is way past time for spring cleaning.
2) Upload all of my Israel and Alaska pictures to Kodak Gallery and share them with you - I had a goal of having all of my Israel pictures uploaded prior to the one year anniversary of my trip. I left around June 9 last year which is rapidly approaching. I need to get busy!
3) Transfer my pictures from my laptop to CDs - This is practical because my laptop could fizzle out one of these days and then I would lose all of my pictures. Also I think having all of my various pics on my laptop is really slowing it down.
1) Clean my house - It has become cluttered and to be honest with you my bathroom scares me right now. It is way past time for spring cleaning.
2) Upload all of my Israel and Alaska pictures to Kodak Gallery and share them with you - I had a goal of having all of my Israel pictures uploaded prior to the one year anniversary of my trip. I left around June 9 last year which is rapidly approaching. I need to get busy!
3) Transfer my pictures from my laptop to CDs - This is practical because my laptop could fizzle out one of these days and then I would lose all of my pictures. Also I think having all of my various pics on my laptop is really slowing it down.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
I Should Stop Reading The News
I cannot tell you the last time I read an actual newspaper; however, I am a faithful online news hound. MSNBC, CNN, BBC, Dallas Morning News...I read all of them online several times a day.
With the headlines these days though I'm considering burying my head in the sand. EVERY time I log on the cost of a barrel of oil has gone up, there has been a new oil pipeline explosion, more children have died of starvation because of rising food prices, we are in a depression or maybe it is just a recession, the leader of Iran has released more ridiculous statements and Hillary and Obama just will not shut up!
It is tiring. And it can cause brief moments of absolute panic for me. My mind begins racing...what if gas prices go up to $10 per gallon, what if Iran really does have nuclear weapons, what if the cost of oil and rice causes people to stop using cell phones and I lose my job. What if...the endings to this are pretty much limitless.
It is during those moments that I must log off the crazy news stories and log on to the truth...the Word of God. I must remember that God knows about absolutely everything that is going on in this crazy world and that (even though it doesn't always seem like it) He has a plan, He will provide for all of my needs and He really is all I need in my life. Take a very deep breath, remember that God is in control and cast all of my irrational fears and worries on Him.
I feel much better now. :-)
With the headlines these days though I'm considering burying my head in the sand. EVERY time I log on the cost of a barrel of oil has gone up, there has been a new oil pipeline explosion, more children have died of starvation because of rising food prices, we are in a depression or maybe it is just a recession, the leader of Iran has released more ridiculous statements and Hillary and Obama just will not shut up!
It is tiring. And it can cause brief moments of absolute panic for me. My mind begins racing...what if gas prices go up to $10 per gallon, what if Iran really does have nuclear weapons, what if the cost of oil and rice causes people to stop using cell phones and I lose my job. What if...the endings to this are pretty much limitless.
It is during those moments that I must log off the crazy news stories and log on to the truth...the Word of God. I must remember that God knows about absolutely everything that is going on in this crazy world and that (even though it doesn't always seem like it) He has a plan, He will provide for all of my needs and He really is all I need in my life. Take a very deep breath, remember that God is in control and cast all of my irrational fears and worries on Him.
I feel much better now. :-)
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
I'm Not Good At This Blogging Thing
Oh dear, it has been a while since I have blogged. What has been going on? Nothing. Perhaps that is why I have not blogged. :-)
Actually, I do have something to write about. Hot Dogs and Hope. This ministry feeds approximately 250 people every Saturday in downtown Fort Worth. I went along for the ride for the first time two weeks ago. It was a great experience. I poured orange juice...a lot of orange juice. I also had the privilege of praying with a couple of homeless ladies. One was Martha. She lost her mobile home a couple of months ago, she is still mourning the death of her husband 4 or 5 years ago and her major concern right now is for her beloved cats that she had to leave behind when she was evicted from her home. The look of pain on her face was almost unbearable. I spent some time praying with her and then just gave her a big hug. I am not telling this story to try to glorify my own actions. I tell it to ask that if you think about Martha please pray for her. She is in a very desperate situation right now. Also, if any of you in the area are interested in going out with Hot Dogs and Hope let me know.
Actually, I do have something to write about. Hot Dogs and Hope. This ministry feeds approximately 250 people every Saturday in downtown Fort Worth. I went along for the ride for the first time two weeks ago. It was a great experience. I poured orange juice...a lot of orange juice. I also had the privilege of praying with a couple of homeless ladies. One was Martha. She lost her mobile home a couple of months ago, she is still mourning the death of her husband 4 or 5 years ago and her major concern right now is for her beloved cats that she had to leave behind when she was evicted from her home. The look of pain on her face was almost unbearable. I spent some time praying with her and then just gave her a big hug. I am not telling this story to try to glorify my own actions. I tell it to ask that if you think about Martha please pray for her. She is in a very desperate situation right now. Also, if any of you in the area are interested in going out with Hot Dogs and Hope let me know.
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