Tuesday, March 31, 2009
How Is Your Tuesday?
Today is Tuesday & I'm trying to catch up on everything that has fallen by the wayside due to other more important things (i.e. time w/HD, sick children, plant sale, work, meals, medicines & etc.)! Laundry is a never ending battle!!! I know that y'all can relate!! I vow (with HD's help) to be victorious over it every day! FYI - I hate stinky dirty clothes! Dirty dishes need to go in the dishwasher! Floors need to be vaccumed &/or mopped. Furniture needs to be dusted & polished. But guess what? Most of those things won't get done today!! Not a good thing or bad thing-just reality! Gary is working 12-14 hours a day all this week (INVENTORY)! I will be working, ball games & practice (maybe-weather permitting), groceries, meals (two down & one to go), beds to make, 5 dogs to handle, & follow-up on several misc items! The GREAT thing about today even though I won't get everything done today that needs to be done---------HD LOVES ME!!! He sees my efforts, knows my heart & I spent time with him this morning. He gave me peace to start my day!!! He doesn't want me to stress or have anxiety over all the things that need to be accomplished today! Enjoy the day, EVEN THE RAIN or STORMS! The storms today are similar to the ones we face in life. You can sit back & watch. You can allow HD to give you strength by walking through them. OR You can be anxious & stress yourself & everyone around you out over them? Enjoy today --- ALL of it! Let me know how Tuesday turns out for you! Love to y'all! Joannie
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Explanation of Absence
Hey Friends!
Its been a Roller Coaster at our house recently. This information is explained in detail on my other blog: joannie-wordstoponder.blogspot.com Catch up on the Spates family & our recent struggles. The good news is that HD has not given up on us & we are having our faith stretched as we grow & experience new things to share with others later on. Be back regularly soon--maybe after Spring Break! Enjoy this awesome weather & play outdoors, plant things & soak up some rays for us!!! Love to y'all! Joannie
Its been a Roller Coaster at our house recently. This information is explained in detail on my other blog: joannie-wordstoponder.blogspot.com Catch up on the Spates family & our recent struggles. The good news is that HD has not given up on us & we are having our faith stretched as we grow & experience new things to share with others later on. Be back regularly soon--maybe after Spring Break! Enjoy this awesome weather & play outdoors, plant things & soak up some rays for us!!! Love to y'all! Joannie
Saturday, March 7, 2009
A Day of Catching Up!
Good Morning Friends!
It has been a very busy week for our family. I want to apologize for not giving an update on how everything went at the VA with my Dad Tuesday. He saw the specialist who still can't give a definite diagnosis either but he feels that the current treatment plan may be working. (I don't understand how that works ...but...) He wants to see my Dad back in a month to see if things are still the same. The bright spot was they are going to slowly take him off some of the meds(which he is taking 5 different ones at 2 hour intervals). This has made it hard for my Momma to get any complete rest!!! I do want to THANK each of you for your prayers & please continue to remember them!!!
We had two softball games this week for Kirsten & a team meeting for Douglas' team. He starts baseball practice next week. There was church Wednesday night. Thursday was spent at Montevallo with Kirsten for a day of ART! She got to go to two free art workshops (they let me tag along too)! It was a very fun Mother/Daughter day. We don't get many of those anymore & I enjoyed laughing & talking with her. When your children are teenagers, sometimes it seems that you are fussing with them more than talking. I know that its just the age & their fight for independence! But let me just say that it was nice to have a day that I could spend with my daughter & not that independent fighter that I usually deal with! She is awesome in so many ways & yes I'm proud of her as I am ALL my children. They each have different strengths & abilities & its been a real blessing to be their Momma!!!! We also got to see Montevallo where Kirsten will be going to school in the fall. I really liked it. We even met some of the Art teachers & they were extremely nice too. After our Montevallo visit, we went to see Joseph & Emily. Joseph was off from the police department & was working for his landscaping business. Emily only worked a half day due to having to travel out of town on Friday. It was great to get to see them & all the things that they've done to the new house! It was beautiful!!!! We then went for a great lunch at O'Charley's (I miss not having them on 280)! It would have been perfect if Gary & Douglas could have been there too -- but there was school & work!
I was reading a verse this morning that touched me but only after I read it in the Message bible.
The NIV Psalms 34:7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
The MSG Psalms 34:7 God's angel sets up a circle of protection around us while we pray.
I'm praying that your weekend is enjoyable even if its busy, that you get to spend quality time with your loved ones, & that through your prayers HD's protection is around you & your family.
Remember to top off your weekend with a trip to your church for Sunday services! See you there!
Love to y'all!
Joannie
It has been a very busy week for our family. I want to apologize for not giving an update on how everything went at the VA with my Dad Tuesday. He saw the specialist who still can't give a definite diagnosis either but he feels that the current treatment plan may be working. (I don't understand how that works ...but...) He wants to see my Dad back in a month to see if things are still the same. The bright spot was they are going to slowly take him off some of the meds(which he is taking 5 different ones at 2 hour intervals). This has made it hard for my Momma to get any complete rest!!! I do want to THANK each of you for your prayers & please continue to remember them!!!
We had two softball games this week for Kirsten & a team meeting for Douglas' team. He starts baseball practice next week. There was church Wednesday night. Thursday was spent at Montevallo with Kirsten for a day of ART! She got to go to two free art workshops (they let me tag along too)! It was a very fun Mother/Daughter day. We don't get many of those anymore & I enjoyed laughing & talking with her. When your children are teenagers, sometimes it seems that you are fussing with them more than talking. I know that its just the age & their fight for independence! But let me just say that it was nice to have a day that I could spend with my daughter & not that independent fighter that I usually deal with! She is awesome in so many ways & yes I'm proud of her as I am ALL my children. They each have different strengths & abilities & its been a real blessing to be their Momma!!!! We also got to see Montevallo where Kirsten will be going to school in the fall. I really liked it. We even met some of the Art teachers & they were extremely nice too. After our Montevallo visit, we went to see Joseph & Emily. Joseph was off from the police department & was working for his landscaping business. Emily only worked a half day due to having to travel out of town on Friday. It was great to get to see them & all the things that they've done to the new house! It was beautiful!!!! We then went for a great lunch at O'Charley's (I miss not having them on 280)! It would have been perfect if Gary & Douglas could have been there too -- but there was school & work!
I was reading a verse this morning that touched me but only after I read it in the Message bible.
The NIV Psalms 34:7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
The MSG Psalms 34:7 God's angel sets up a circle of protection around us while we pray.
I'm praying that your weekend is enjoyable even if its busy, that you get to spend quality time with your loved ones, & that through your prayers HD's protection is around you & your family.
Remember to top off your weekend with a trip to your church for Sunday services! See you there!
Love to y'all!
Joannie
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Request
Good Morning!
I have a request this morning of my fellow bloggers. Please pray for my Daddy, my Momma & myself today. My Daddy has to go back to the VA hospital today. This will be our 5th trip in 3 weeks. They are having a hard time diagnosing & treating him. He has a deep infection in his eye that he's seeing another specialist about today. He has the early stages of dementia also besides just being old, set in his ways & most days just stubborn. Don't get me wrong---I LOVE MY DADDY! The problem is the man he is now is not my Daddy. Its been extremely hard on my Momma. They have been married going on 61 years!! She definitely loves him!!! He has numerous other health issues going on other than the ones I listed. Please pray that today I can REALLY have my Heavenly Daddy's love shining through in all I say or do. I run out of patience very quickly with my Dad. I hurt for my Momma & all she goes through with him. The days when I have to take them to Drs appointments are hard for me & sometimes it seems almost impossible keep a positive attitude. Ask HD to help me focus on the fact that I still have them in my life!!!! I'm praying that HD blesses each of you today with just what you need to be a light to others! Thanks for the prayers!! Love to y'all!
I have a request this morning of my fellow bloggers. Please pray for my Daddy, my Momma & myself today. My Daddy has to go back to the VA hospital today. This will be our 5th trip in 3 weeks. They are having a hard time diagnosing & treating him. He has a deep infection in his eye that he's seeing another specialist about today. He has the early stages of dementia also besides just being old, set in his ways & most days just stubborn. Don't get me wrong---I LOVE MY DADDY! The problem is the man he is now is not my Daddy. Its been extremely hard on my Momma. They have been married going on 61 years!! She definitely loves him!!! He has numerous other health issues going on other than the ones I listed. Please pray that today I can REALLY have my Heavenly Daddy's love shining through in all I say or do. I run out of patience very quickly with my Dad. I hurt for my Momma & all she goes through with him. The days when I have to take them to Drs appointments are hard for me & sometimes it seems almost impossible keep a positive attitude. Ask HD to help me focus on the fact that I still have them in my life!!!! I'm praying that HD blesses each of you today with just what you need to be a light to others! Thanks for the prayers!! Love to y'all!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday - Cold yet Warm
Good Morning my fellow bloggers. Its a beautiful day outside --- cold, windy, but with the sun shining anyway. It reminds me of how its supposed to be. We can be in the midst of a storm/problem/etc (the cold & wind) but our Heavenly Daddy (HD) is there to make everything better (the sunshine). He gives us everything we need if will just listen to him & enjoy the love notes that he sends us. Yesterday was beautiful with the postcard/Christmas card scenes with snow. It was a wonderful way to get our attention to stop & look at the beauty he created for us to enjoy! As we go back to our normal routine today, don't forget to look around and enjoy the love notes that HD is sending to us. BTW maybe you could even send up a Thank you prayer! Have a Blessed day & enjoy ALL of it!
Love to y'all! Joannie
Love to y'all! Joannie
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