On this day the Lord has made . . .

As I was driving home from the grocery store I heard a man on the radio ask what we were leaving our children/grandchildren. He mentioned how he would choose, over any amount of money, the writings from his grandfather . . . if he had left any.

So, I have determined to create a diary/journal of what happened to me on this day(s) the Lord has granted me.







Sunday, August 17, 2014

Sunday, August 14, 2014

This entry is going to be more like me as a girl because I'm thinking and writing rapid style, free flow  . . . silly stuff.

Went to the grocery store and bought food! It's been so long since I've done that. Charlotte makes me eat out every day for lunch. Michael makes me eat out every night for supper. I make myself eat at Jerry's for breakfast on Saturdays . . . so it's been a while. I got stuff for burritos and goulash. I even bought meat so that Michael would eat too. It's been so long since I've had my burritos, why I don't know, because I love these! Just a flour tortilla, refried black beans and corn and bean salsa with cheese. So good. I love it when I overheat it a bit and the cheese gets crunchy. I probably shouldn't have added that last part.

I also splurged and bought tiny little stripe cookies in individual packages. I spend $1.35 for each little package when I buy them at work. I got a big box so that I could take them to work. I ate a package of them with a banana. Soooo good.

Trying to not drink diet soft drinks anymore, at least, that's what I meant to do. It isn't my fault that they had Coke Zero on sale for 3 12 packs for $9. So I bought them. I had to. So good poured in a glass over ice.

I wish Harriet and Scout got along. I have to open the door when I get home and coach one of them out into the garage and then I take the other one back to their room. I feel so bad that Harry has to stay in her room. She is such a sweetheart.

Stopped by Lindsay's house today and I got to see everyone. They had company. Brandon, his girlfriend and their kids had come over to Lindsay and Craigs for a bbq. I didn't stay long. I so love all of those kids.




Mary and I talked on the way home from church. She and the boys are very excited about our trip to Vegas in a few days. So am I. Actually, I'm dreading the drive but I'm excited to show them around. They'll see desert for the first time and if I don't chicken out they'll get to see the mountains in Colorado. I hate driving in the mountains so much I may head down to New Mexico thru Texas instead.

Church was amazing today. Adult study was just free flow. I was worried when Father Burgett asked what we should discuss and someone mentioned the trouble in Ferguson Mo. I didn't want to talk about that. The rioting is horrible and it scares me that we are still stuck thinking in black and white. I can't wait until people realize that we are all the same, from the same Adam and Eve. We are family.

Luckily we moved away from that. When I'm in church I want to talk about God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. We get enough of the regular day to day living talk - the other 6 days of the week. After last week study, this week, I feel much more relaxed about how Father Burgett really feels about the other denominations. He mentioned how we all believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God. We know Jesus as our Savior. We just have chosen a few different ways to worship. 

Last night I had a scare. Michael nor Richard were here and the dogs just weren't happy. There were some men around the house. I thought it was just my neighbors but I remembered the man that I asked to turn his music down. He wasn't too happy with me. I pulled out my gun and made sure it was within reach in case I needed to use it. I meant to bring it with me for some target practice - but I forgot. God's blessing that I woke up safe and sound this morning.

So many ways I'm blessed!









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Prayer List

  • Thank you Father thank you.
  • Lord, extend the kingdom of your Son.
  • O Merciful God, who hast made all men, and hatest nothing that thou hast made, nor desirest the death of a sinner, but rather that he should be converted and live; Have mercy upon all who know thee not as thou are revealed in the Gospel of thy Son. Take from them all ignorance, hardness of heart, and contempt of thy Word; and so fetch them home, blessed Lord to thy fold, that they may be one flock under one shepherd, Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
  • God please take the blinders from my children's heart and eyes. Please give them the gift of faith. Lord God, faith in you is so comforting and brings so much joy. Thank you!
  • God please bless Michael, Lindsay, and their families with faith, wisdom, and compassion. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • God thank you for the gift of my co-workers who have shown me that it is good to show that I am a Christian. It is more than okay, it is imperative that my faith shows, so that others can come to know you. Please make me into a shining light for you. Give me the words, and your wisdom, and please don't let me cause anyone to stumble.
  • God please be with my family/friends as they go through this time in their lives. Please give them strength and courage and wisdom and faith Lord.
  • God please guide the leaders of the world.
  • God please heal my children.
  • Please heal those that have asked for prayer.

Reading List

  • One Thousand Gifts ~ Ann Voskamp

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