A Blessed Day

Today has definitely been a blessed day. It started with a lunch date with the ladies in my book club. We met at my friend Kim's house and she prepared lunch for everyone. Then I went to Waverly Cafe to grab coffee and ran into Dana Music who is recovering from a stroke that she suffered about three weeks ago. She is doing really well! I went to our accountant to file our taxes today and had a nice visit with her as well. Talked to my friend Cindy and both my girls! Blessed with friends and family!

I'm back

Ok, I'm back. I have been a little under the weather for the last few days and did not feel like blogging at all. Tonight I decided to  just do it.
My blessing received today was a response to my application for the event I wrote about. I have been invited to serve on the Encounter team in April. I will attend a meeting on Sunday to discuss the responsibilities and expectations of the team. I am so excited. This ministry is responsible for a complete change in perspective in me. I went through the training last March. The tools I learned during the four days of the training are priceless. I am able to step back and really examine more possibilities in every situation and relationship in my life. I have the choice to be the victor in my story and not the victim. Every time. I have the choose to love others! The choice to be present and really enjoy people and life. I would recommend no mater what stage or season of life you are in that you attend one of these trainings. I believe you will walk away with a new understanding of how to proceed with life.

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Again...

I have been cleaning again today.

The blessing received was an invitation to be on a marketing committee for an event that I am committed to serve. I was giddy and honored to have been included on the list of names. I am also excited about what I may have to offer this group!

Cleaning Day

Yep, That's what I did all day. I had the spring cleaning bug. I have decided to de-clutter and dust. Blessing given, cleaning my sons room! He was happy to have the help!

I'll finish this post in the morning, I'm feeling pretty beat right now.

My blessing received today was calls from both Candace and Courtney expressing their excitement over the snow that was coming down at their campuses. It was the first time they had been away form home and experienced snow! It was a blessing to know they love snow! Because I do!

Excitement

The limbs of the trees and shrubs were so beautiful this morning. Hanging heavily. Glistening. I grabbed my camera and slowly made my way down the back stairs all covered with ice. Stepped onto the concrete patio and it seemed to be clear. So I headed across to take a picture of the 20 foot cedar that was bending over from the weight. Just as I took the third step or so, I felt my feet come up and I realized I was falling. I immediately raised my arm up that was holding the camera and saved the camera from crashing onto the concrete. I landed on my left side tailbone/hip and my right elbow slammed hit second. Luckily I did not break anything. I deeply bruised both and I am very thankful. Blessed!

This is Emily and she lost her first tooth tonight!

Such excitement leading up to the pulling of this tooth. She wanted to pull it but wanted me to pull it. So she finally said You pull it mom. I told her I would try once and if it didn't come out she would have to pull it. So we tried once and it almost came out. It was just hanging by a tiny bit. She went to get a rag so I could wipe it clean and as I wiped it came on out. She ran to the mirror to see her missing tooth and was a little sad that there was a hole and not another tooth ready to replace the lost one. Then after a couple of minutes the sadness was replaced by jumping around singing yay, I lost my first tooth! She is so excited! Growing. Changing. Lovely.

Rest

Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Yesterday I had every intention of writing earlier in the day, but I kept coming up with other things to do. So last night I sat down on the couch and watched a little TV with my husband and fell asleep on the couch! I woke up at 10:30pm and thought about blogging. Then I decided that probably wouldn't be a good idea. I was extremely tired and there is no telling what was in my mind. SO, I went to bed and slept all night. I needed the rest. I believe my blessing received yesterday was Rest!

 

We had winter weather advisories all day here in McEwen. The temperature was below freezing when it started raining and it just froze to everything. Much like yesterday. Except it included all. Trees. Cars. Sidewalks. The ground. It was beautiful. It was cold. It was a great reason to stay in and do nothing and Rest!

The blessing I gave was to my cat, Whiskers and to Emily. I allowed Whiskers to stay in the house over night because it was freezing outside. He is an outside cat and loves to stay in the barn except on really cold nights. He enjoys being in the house with the kids but when he's done with all the attention he is so ready to go outside. Emily teased him with a ribbon for a little while and squealed in delight as he batted his paw back and forth at it. I guess I could say that the noise of her laughter was a blessing to me as well. So we all received.

*A reason I don't like the cat to stay in the house is that about 3:00 or so in the morning he went to do his business without making a noise. Because he is an outside cat he usually lets us know by meowing that he needs out. At 4:00 am this morning I had to go to the restroom upstairs and there was his business on the bathroom rug. At least he went to the bathroom. Now, if I could teach him to use the toilet, all would be well. 

Lunch and Ice with Friends

This morning Ashley had a orthodontist appointment at 10 am to get fitted for a new retainer. After her appointment we went to House Blend for coffee and smoothies. I met my friend Tonya and her daughters about noon to go to Clarkesville to help her shop for a big lunch that she is hosting for the TN Agritourism commity. First we went to lunch at Olive Garden Emily's favorite place to eat salad with olives. This is where I gave my blessing for the day and left a sizable tip for the waitress with a note that read Be Blessed. She was a sweet girl and deserved even more than I offered. 
We then headed over to Hobby Lobby and picked out silk flowers and lanterns and raffia for decorating Tonya's barn. My blessing today was feeling like there is still some creativity in me. Feeling excited about finding good deals not for myself but for my friend. And most importantly having the day without a time limit to spend catching up and helping out a friend.

Another Blessing I received was some creative artwork left on my windshield when Tonya dropped me off at my car this afternoon when we were done. Yep, it's ICE. Thick. Hard. Cold. It gave Ashley, Emily and I a chance to watch the slow melting process of ice being melted by a defroster while also waiting for the car to warm and having to shiver for a few minutes. Something to remember these wonderful blessings.