back for a quick post

I've been searching for books to read and somehow came across this blog.

here is a post I wanted to share. This really touched me, well, actually it ran into me full force.

My prayer over the past few weeks has been that God would fill me and be in every part of my life. I want to be His thru and thru. As the song goes, "I don't wanna go thru the motions, I don't wanna live one more day, without Your all consuming, passion inside of me, I don't wanna spend my whole life asking, what if I had given everything, instead of going thru the motions".

But when it comes right down to it, am I willing, really willing to do and give and live as God asks me to? Or do I just want '3 lbs of God'?

think about it.

http://http://harrykraus.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-would-like-three-pounds-of-god.html

taking a break

I'm going to take a break from blogging and other things on the internet for awhile.
I need to get back to the 'basics', reclaim some things that i've let go.

love and prayers to you all

going campin!!

I'll be heading out tomorrow afternoon, after work to join my husband and son at the campsite. They went out on Tuesday. I know they've been fishing most of the time. I'm so looking forward to getting away for a few days.
Our daughter and sil are joining us late Friday night as well.

Our camping trips have become a family tradition each year. When we first started, I was pregnant with our daughter, Jessica. Now she's bringing her hubby of almost 2 yrs!! And their dog, Lady. Who knows? In a couple yrs we may have a grandbaby toddling around.
We've had so many fun times. David would rather be fishing or swimming. Or playing with the fire. Jessica, riding her bike around the loop, meeting new friends.

Dh is the chief cook, usually fried everything. But oh! Nothing taste as good as a pan of fried taters when you are camping. Course, he has to put ramps in there too.
And don't forget the coffee, perking in that old perculator pot.

Then we'll make our usually trip (or 2) to the local ice cream shop. So many choices and all of them so good!! I usually get something dipped in chocolate.

I hope to do a little fishing. I'm not that great of a fisher'person', I just dont' have the patience, but I do enjoy it.




I'll leave you with a few pictures from this week, here in my yard.

Beautiful Luna Moth. Think it may have just hatched. They only live one week!

This is an Oriental Poppy. Just blooming out. The green 'thing' on it is the shell of the bud.



Hope all who read have a blessed day.

~~til later

everythings so still

there's barely a breeze blowing, I hear no birds singing at the moment, well, except for a crow a ways off. I do faintly hear the trucks on the interstate that is on the other side of the little mountian. It's a bit overcast.
Great time to take a nap. I've just eaten so my belly is full and I'm feeling dozy.
But it can't happen. I have to be at work in an hour.

I've had a good day tho.

I've gotten the major bills paid, decluttered the 2 piles of paper-now it is only one. I really feel good about this. Paper can overtake you, it multiplies-what do I keep/throw away, how long do I keep it? Where should I keep it? that's why it was on the freezer, I didn't know the answer to that last question. But i'm on my way to getting rid of it.
I was thinking yesterday I needed to work on it but I need to clean out the file drawers to make room, which means I need to clean out the bottom of the china cabinet to put all the computer program boxes, etc from the top file cabinet drawer. But then where will I put what's in the china cabinet bottom? Do you see why this pile has been on my freezer for months?

Anyway, I'm glad I got that much of it done.
I treated myself to a pedicure w/ a nice foot massage and then lunch from a local bakery. Yummy homemade chicken salad on a fresh croissant, and a really yummy cinnamon raisin bun w/orange icing drizzled on top. Oh. So. Good!! I walked in there and it smelled like mocha frosting!! Brought back memories of when my mom would make mocha frosting. Always a bit extra so one of us kids could lick the bowl.

Well, if I don't get up from here, I'm going to doze off and won't be at work on time.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Fantabulous Friday!

After some storms this morning we now have beautiful, glorious sunshine!! There is a nice breeze blowing. So nice! I know there are more storms on the way. Saw on the weather that middle TN was having them now.

I've spent the morning here at the computer, trying to get up the nerve and confidence to write a cover letter. Whew! I don't know why I'm finding it so stressful. I don't think I have much confidence in myself or my abilities and it is hard to know what to say and how to say it.

I'm going to sit down and write out a list of my 'credencials' (did I spell that right?) and then try to get them together in a professional manner. I'm applying for a teller position at a bank, so please say a prayer for me. This would be a huge blessing if I were able to get it. Well, as long as He thinks so too.

Sitting here at the computer I'm able to see my bird feeder and watch the critters that come. Right now a rascally squirrel is taking a rest on top of the post. He is spread out with his legs hanging down.

Here are a couple pictures I took earlier.

This is an indigo bunting. He is gorgeous. Has been feeding off and on all day. If you look close you can see the backside of a goldfinch.

This little guy stayed on the porch for quite awhile during the storm this morning. So cute.

This was taken after the one above so you can tell how dark it got.

I had to go out to the store so treated myself to an awesome cherry danish from a local bakery. Yum! It was delicious.

Well, I'm off to get this cover letter worked on.

Thanks for the welcome back.

til later

Hello!! Anybody home?

My goodness! It's been a long time since I stopped by here much less posted.
Thought I'd come by for a visit.
I'm sitting here listening to the rain. I love a night time storm. Well, it really isnt' storming but it is raining hard. Makes for good sleeping.
We really do need this rain, still trying to get caught up from the drought we've been experiencing. Think we're suppose to get some the rest of the week.

Well, since I last posted, we have flowers in bloom, hummingbirds, chickadees have found our little bird house and have moved in, Fred-the rabbit-is out and about, the bear(s) are back and we've had to replace a bird feeder and pick up our neighbors trash that they got into and drug into our driveway. Dh and son are busy mowing the yard again. Turkey season is almost over, dh has gotten one but is trying to get the big one they caught on the outdoor camera.
I'm still working, looks like after almsot 2 yrs, I'd be used to it by now-be more organized and using the time I have at home more wisely, but it just isn't happening.
I'm having problems from my surgery still, will start physical therapy tomorrow. Not sure how long or how often I'll have to go, I just pray it helps with the problem as I'm in pain most of the time and it isnt' pleasant at all.
Dh is doing better, had a heart cath, no blockage or any problems there.

Yard sales are aplenty now. Went to one yesterday-found a brand new pair of Birkenstocks, my size, for $2!!! I couldn't beleive it. They still have the store sticker on them.
I need to find a place to have one myself.

Well, I think that's enough for tonight. I hope everyone is doing well. Will try to get by and "see" you all.

Blessings