Wow, what beautful series of days He is allowing us to enjoy and I could not have asked for better weather than the past few have displayed!
This is catch up time. Praying that the clouds hold back the moisture a while, it's time to 'make hay while the sun shines' and get those systems in the ground, if at all possible. Monty always says, after much rain, "if the wind will blow, we'll be able to get back to work". Well, the Lord heard him once again and the wind is doing a good job today.
This time of year is always our PINCH time....due to the Ocotober 15th filing with the hunk we are blessed pay to Uncle Sam. You make think it odd that I feel blessed to pay. I do. I am blessed to be in a country of dedicated military men and women who are selfless in their service; blessed to have the health & ablility to work; blessed by the one true God who loved me enough to give His Son so that when this life ends, I enjoy eternity with Him.
This afternoon, I got to go on service calls with my sweetheart. I don't think I'm much of a helper, but he doesn't complain. It's just good to be working together sometimes.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Autumn Is In The Air
Last night in the cool crisp 'football' weather, we enjoyed watching our Panthers battle to the bitter end, only to suffer a 14-7 loss; one that shouldn't have been because we really outplayed the opponent.
It's time to cut wood and get ready for cold days ahead. We had very little daylight left, so one small oak is all we had time for today, but we'll have to get busy in the next few weeks to have enough to last the winter. How nice it is now to enjoy a few days without a/c or heat.
It should not be dark until almost 7am...it's just not natural, so how can we do away with daylight savings time? Can't we take a vote? Falling back is not so bad, but springing forward is a real pain. It takes us weeks to acclimate and we work ourselves silly outdoors until after 8 o'clock in the evening because it's still light out! The "experts" tell us that DST is an energy saving stradegy, first conceived by Benjamin Franklin. You can read all about it online. Regardless of the benfits, it's still a real adjustment to the body & mind; off my soap box now.
It's time to cut wood and get ready for cold days ahead. We had very little daylight left, so one small oak is all we had time for today, but we'll have to get busy in the next few weeks to have enough to last the winter. How nice it is now to enjoy a few days without a/c or heat.
It should not be dark until almost 7am...it's just not natural, so how can we do away with daylight savings time? Can't we take a vote? Falling back is not so bad, but springing forward is a real pain. It takes us weeks to acclimate and we work ourselves silly outdoors until after 8 o'clock in the evening because it's still light out! The "experts" tell us that DST is an energy saving stradegy, first conceived by Benjamin Franklin. You can read all about it online. Regardless of the benfits, it's still a real adjustment to the body & mind; off my soap box now.
Monday, September 14, 2009
RAIN
Wow, when the Lord sends a gift, He always fills our cup to overflowing. This rainfall is one great example. We were really dry and He has solved that one, in a big way. I haven't checked the rain guage, but I am guessing around 5" or more in the past few days.
You've heard this before, but just in case you forgot...Monty doesn't enjoy this kind of weather. He's not a lounge around the house guy! He's a work hard to pay the bills guy and it's all outdoors for him.
For me, the rain brings back memories of following this creek out here on the ranch in my rubber boots to watch the water flow. It's almost 3am and I can hear it really coming down again, which makes me want to curl up under the covers and snuggle down for some great sleep. Good Idea....nighty night.
You've heard this before, but just in case you forgot...Monty doesn't enjoy this kind of weather. He's not a lounge around the house guy! He's a work hard to pay the bills guy and it's all outdoors for him.
For me, the rain brings back memories of following this creek out here on the ranch in my rubber boots to watch the water flow. It's almost 3am and I can hear it really coming down again, which makes me want to curl up under the covers and snuggle down for some great sleep. Good Idea....nighty night.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Wow! Where did the year go?
How did it happen? How did almost an entire year go by without a word to my blog? Well, LIFE happened and it is full! We are now half way through the 3rd quarter of 2009.
This is the time in our lives when we are hanging onto what's left of child rearing. Our baby is beginning her junior year of high school and I am sure that there is no way to slow it down at this point. Those who have gone before us assure us that we will look up to find that our home is quiet, kid's rooms left with only remnants of their childhood treasures and we will have the house to ourselves with only one another to entertain! Yes... I do believe I can handle that. Empty nest sounds like something we have earned. Parenting is hard work and I am looking forward to some "rest in the nest". Although, my cousin says that as your children get older, their problems get bigger and more complicated. That has certainly been true for our oldest; however, the responsibility changes somewhat. God's word tells us to "train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it" Proverbs 22:6. I have told my children that no matter what they choose in this life, their most important choice is to be a christian. I want them to have eternal life more than anything else.
For now, I should most likely cherish these hours(many of them late night)....spent waiting up until she arrives home after a date or makes it safely to her destination, watching her sporting events, repeatedly advising her to spend more time studying than with her boyfriend, encouraging the cleaning of her room; not to mention the hours of pain & agony when she's late coming home or calling, disobedient, hurting and broken hearted.
Mamaw told me that one day I would miss cleaning up after these children. Of course, she also thought the children could do no wrong, so I don't quite get it, yet. Maybe I will understand one day, when I'm a grandmother... later, much later!
This is the time in our lives when we are hanging onto what's left of child rearing. Our baby is beginning her junior year of high school and I am sure that there is no way to slow it down at this point. Those who have gone before us assure us that we will look up to find that our home is quiet, kid's rooms left with only remnants of their childhood treasures and we will have the house to ourselves with only one another to entertain! Yes... I do believe I can handle that. Empty nest sounds like something we have earned. Parenting is hard work and I am looking forward to some "rest in the nest". Although, my cousin says that as your children get older, their problems get bigger and more complicated. That has certainly been true for our oldest; however, the responsibility changes somewhat. God's word tells us to "train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it" Proverbs 22:6. I have told my children that no matter what they choose in this life, their most important choice is to be a christian. I want them to have eternal life more than anything else.
For now, I should most likely cherish these hours(many of them late night)....spent waiting up until she arrives home after a date or makes it safely to her destination, watching her sporting events, repeatedly advising her to spend more time studying than with her boyfriend, encouraging the cleaning of her room; not to mention the hours of pain & agony when she's late coming home or calling, disobedient, hurting and broken hearted.
Mamaw told me that one day I would miss cleaning up after these children. Of course, she also thought the children could do no wrong, so I don't quite get it, yet. Maybe I will understand one day, when I'm a grandmother... later, much later!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
My Favorite Time of the Year
Oh the wonderful cool air of fall is blowing, beckoning me to sleep out under the stars, drink cocoa & roast marshmallows over the crackling flames of a campfire. This jacket weather means that a slower pace is due and blustery, rainy days are ahead. Football weather?...well I'm okay with the title, even though the sport is not of much interest to me. No, for me, autumn is the beginning of days spent gathering wood, building a fire in the fireplace, curled up on the sofa with my sweetheart(yes, watching football, which is his interest and the only reason I watch it).
This time also begins the season of family gatherings for the holidays. Great memories are attached to this season for me. My Mamaw loved to have her family gathered around, like a mother hen with chicks, to share a meal, then "stretch out" for several hours. She has been gone for three years now, but we have carried on the tradition here in our home in the country. For both sides of my family, Dad's & Mom's, special times together are linked to the holidays.
Fall also brings opportunities for giving; Thanksgiving; giving thanks to the One who makes it possible to give. This is the time when we are more aware of the needs of others. We also think about making goodies to share with friends for their enjoyment. Our warm thoughts are shared by good tidings through the mail or by a special phone call. Now we must admit that email is just not enough for this time of the year.
God is good all year long, but for some reason we are more vocal concerning His gifts as the holidays draw near. Even the world starts the winter season off with special recognition of His Son. In Texas, we aren't quite finished with the feeling of fall in the air when winter steps in and Christmas is here! I know that once a year is not enough focus on the Savior who rescued us from the wages of sin, which is death. So for a christian, we must keep our focus on Him day by day, moment by moment, this is what it takes to pay honor to One who has given so much. The sermon this morning, which was the Holy Spirit talking to me from the lips of a precious young preacher-Cory, reminded me that I was rescued @ high cost to my God. It cost His Son's life on a cross as He carried my sin to the grave. He rose so that I could be buried with Him, cleansed by His blood, raised up from a watery grave as a new creation. This is not my life, but His; here I am ready to serve Him in whatever way possible, allowing others to see His light in me. Do they see Him? Do I let Him shine? Have I been listening to Him, this part of God Almighty, the Holy Spirit? After all, He is the gift I received upon my 'new' birth. Sometimes I ignore Him;I've told Him no, I can't or I don't want to and I'm tired. Cory was right. I do not have that luxury.
"Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Jesus Christ. Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you." 2 Timothy 1:13-14
Entrusted with much (not when I feel like it) for as long as I live; an unashamed workman.
With Love In Him.
This time also begins the season of family gatherings for the holidays. Great memories are attached to this season for me. My Mamaw loved to have her family gathered around, like a mother hen with chicks, to share a meal, then "stretch out" for several hours. She has been gone for three years now, but we have carried on the tradition here in our home in the country. For both sides of my family, Dad's & Mom's, special times together are linked to the holidays.
Fall also brings opportunities for giving; Thanksgiving; giving thanks to the One who makes it possible to give. This is the time when we are more aware of the needs of others. We also think about making goodies to share with friends for their enjoyment. Our warm thoughts are shared by good tidings through the mail or by a special phone call. Now we must admit that email is just not enough for this time of the year.
God is good all year long, but for some reason we are more vocal concerning His gifts as the holidays draw near. Even the world starts the winter season off with special recognition of His Son. In Texas, we aren't quite finished with the feeling of fall in the air when winter steps in and Christmas is here! I know that once a year is not enough focus on the Savior who rescued us from the wages of sin, which is death. So for a christian, we must keep our focus on Him day by day, moment by moment, this is what it takes to pay honor to One who has given so much. The sermon this morning, which was the Holy Spirit talking to me from the lips of a precious young preacher-Cory, reminded me that I was rescued @ high cost to my God. It cost His Son's life on a cross as He carried my sin to the grave. He rose so that I could be buried with Him, cleansed by His blood, raised up from a watery grave as a new creation. This is not my life, but His; here I am ready to serve Him in whatever way possible, allowing others to see His light in me. Do they see Him? Do I let Him shine? Have I been listening to Him, this part of God Almighty, the Holy Spirit? After all, He is the gift I received upon my 'new' birth. Sometimes I ignore Him;I've told Him no, I can't or I don't want to and I'm tired. Cory was right. I do not have that luxury.
"Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Jesus Christ. Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you." 2 Timothy 1:13-14
Entrusted with much (not when I feel like it) for as long as I live; an unashamed workman.
With Love In Him.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Why Am I Still Awake?
This does not happen often. I am 44 years old and when I finally 'lay me down to sleep' that's what I do...sleep; sometimes prematurely & completely unintentionally, if you know what I mean. However, this is one of those rare times when my brain has not shut me down.
I have been catching up on email & reading the blog site journal of my sweet friend who has been able to share her life in print these days. She has been on a Job-like journey throughout her very young and now, do we have to admit, middle-aged?? No, let's not..her still young life. She is my precious sister-in-Christ and my role model for the love of the Savior. He shines bright within her, in her husband, her children, her parents; they reflect Him in their every motion. They bring to mind Ephesians 4:1-3 ...I entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
The tears shed while reading have brought me to a peaceful place and a desire to talk to my Lord as I lay the burdens of life at His feet and slumber without the weight of them on my heart. So, goodnight moon, goodnight all.
I have been catching up on email & reading the blog site journal of my sweet friend who has been able to share her life in print these days. She has been on a Job-like journey throughout her very young and now, do we have to admit, middle-aged?? No, let's not..her still young life. She is my precious sister-in-Christ and my role model for the love of the Savior. He shines bright within her, in her husband, her children, her parents; they reflect Him in their every motion. They bring to mind Ephesians 4:1-3 ...I entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
The tears shed while reading have brought me to a peaceful place and a desire to talk to my Lord as I lay the burdens of life at His feet and slumber without the weight of them on my heart. So, goodnight moon, goodnight all.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Precious Blessings
We celebrated anniversary#26 last night @ Four Winds; a special occassion sort of place for us. The food was wonderful, as was the atmosphere. It is hard to believe that a year has passed since we cruised Alaska for our Silver. Mamaw was right, the older we get the faster time flies.
The heat has been unforgiving for our guys this summer with such a hectic work schedule. However, this beautiful rain has provided a greatly needed break for them today. Monty does not beg for rain as eagerly as most. His jobs must to come to a halt when it pours and he does best on GO, not STOP; delayed work means delayed income, which he strongly dislikes! Digging ground "as hard as concrete" has brought on requests for some moisture from my hard-working man during these sweltering days. As I enjoy the sounds of rainfall, watching from my office window as the drops form puddles, I remember that God knows what we need exactly when we need it, which makes me greatful for His control over all things great & small.
Tonight will be another celebration, daddy's birthday dinner; his fund-raising auction purchase will provide a Fajita meal for 12, prepared & delivered to my front door. It seems that family gathering opportunities are rare these days, so I am looking forward to this one; a great way to end the summer break; only one week left, then the kids are back to school & busy schedules.
The heat has been unforgiving for our guys this summer with such a hectic work schedule. However, this beautiful rain has provided a greatly needed break for them today. Monty does not beg for rain as eagerly as most. His jobs must to come to a halt when it pours and he does best on GO, not STOP; delayed work means delayed income, which he strongly dislikes! Digging ground "as hard as concrete" has brought on requests for some moisture from my hard-working man during these sweltering days. As I enjoy the sounds of rainfall, watching from my office window as the drops form puddles, I remember that God knows what we need exactly when we need it, which makes me greatful for His control over all things great & small.
Tonight will be another celebration, daddy's birthday dinner; his fund-raising auction purchase will provide a Fajita meal for 12, prepared & delivered to my front door. It seems that family gathering opportunities are rare these days, so I am looking forward to this one; a great way to end the summer break; only one week left, then the kids are back to school & busy schedules.
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