Birthday Update

OK my birthday was good, was not the best, but should I complain! No that's not God would want! I am Blessed to be another year older, with a good job, a place to live and great friends and family!

I am breaking my diet today and eating a sub from dominoes, hey there is always tomorrow!

Well it is getting close for James to leave for the RSP in the National Guard. Thank goodness that he will only be gone for the weekend.

We watched a tape about basic training, I think that was an eye opener for James!

Well Friday we are going to eat at Myabis Japanese restaurant. I am excited, I can't wait to go.

Guess I better finish lunch. Catch up with everyone later!

TO Be or Not to Be....

HAPPY

That is the question today!

Today I turned 36 years old! Happy birthday to me....! I know sometimes you have to create your own joy.

Well today did not start out to bad. I got to birthday wishes from friends on facebook when I got up this morning. I am sure there are more to come. Of course James was the first to officially wish me Happy Birthday in person lol! The Robert and David followed suit. They are so sweet!! By the way that is a lot of faith speaking James lol!

Well things could have been better had others been so thoughtful this morning but some things you just shouldn't blog about! Of course my best friend called me this morning and wished me happy birthday, I think that made my day, she had me laughing most of the morning.

So toady I can decide to be happy, or have the mullygrubs(and yes I said that!) I have decided to be happy and enjoy what I have. I am Blessed with wonderful children, good friends and a great family. What more could you want on your birthday!! OK don't answer that.

And I must not forget to thank God for making it all possible for with him all things are possible!

Disappointment

Well today I was expecting to stay at home with my husband and enjoy his company, its been a while! Of course it did not quite work out that way! Of course I am tired and still not up to par from my dentist appointment and that makes me even more emotional about the whole situation.

So I must ask myself, what is God trying to teach me here! Right now I don't have an answer for that. But I know that God will show me!

So I am making a choice to just enjoy my day and just rejoice that my name is written in the Lambs Book of Life! So here goes I am going to put a movie on, sit on the couch and do absolutely nothing today, and hope that my husband makes it home soon!

The Dentist

ok I survived the dentist, I think I need a t-shirt! Mouth is still numb and my teeth are trying to hurt! I was praying the whole time I was there. My arms were shaking so bad that I could not grip the arm of the chair, but prayer prevailed and my nerves calmed. I was blessed for my effort, the cost of my visit was cheaper than I thought and I got my meds for free.

God Is Good, All The Time

No Fear

OK that is an oxymoron for me right now! I have dentist appointment today and I am trying not be afraid and nervous! I know God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. Help me Lord :)

I have a new look today, got a perm put in, so I have a few curls now! Woo Hoo. I am thinking that today will require a little extra prayer. I am going the dentist, then work and then I am going on a girls night out(I don't know any of the girls but one). This should be fun!!

I am hoping to get lots of rest tomorrow so I can catch up on my sleep. Seems lately I am just physically drained! I have to remember that the Joy of the Lord is my strength.

OK time for me to get a little work done and then off to the dentist. Say a prayer for me!

Regrets & Sorrow

Yesterday was a rough day for me! I was tired, aggravated and angry most of the day! It seemed I let everything upset me! Even the little things.

I ask myself why is this? Well as I look back I realize it was pride and selfishness! If things did not go my way I was upset.

God is teaching me that My ways are not his ways, and my thoughts are not his thoughts. Did I ask God what he wanted me to do? Did I pray when I was angry or upset? Did I ask God for Strength and peace? No, I depended on on my own self!

So today I am asking God to forgive me, and to help me to depend on him, to look to him for all things. I am asking that he helps me to remember to pray always, and to give thanks in all things, because it will be worth it after all!!!

I leave you with this thought! Don't be discouraged when you fail miserably, God is there with love and mercy, he will forgive you and pick you up!

I am reminded of a verse in the Bible when some one was asked how many times should I forgive someone? God said 70 x 7! I think his answer is saying forgive often, love well and be at peace!

Denying Yourself

Lately I have started eating better and working out to lose weight and get in shape. This is needed for my health and peace of mind. It has not been easy thing to start.

Every morning I am tempted to get up and skip breakfast, at lunch I am tempted to eat what I shouldn't and then when I get off work I am tempted not to go work out! Then I remember that my body is a temple of God, and I should treat it with respect. I have to deny my self, but I have found in the process that I enjoy eating breakfast, my lunch lately has been awesome, and I truly love working out! Who would have thought it.

I find that the more we deny ourselves the things that are bad for us, the more we enjoy the things that are good for us! Give it a try !