I have spent numerous hours trying to figure out how to get this greeting card to open and play and turn the pages. I finally got it right, so now it is visible in its entirety. So as it goes, Happy Birthday again Talia Shay!
P.S. Now I am going to attempt to add a slideshow to my blog. This may be interesting.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Sunday Evening
Sunday evenings are one of my favorite nights of the week. It is a time to relax and enjoy being with loved ones. Winding down the weekend and preparing for another week ahead. I did get a lot done this weekend....paid bills (yuck) and finally put away all my Christmas decorations. Now I know it is February 22nd, but they were all upstairs, just not boxed and put in the attic.
Gerald and I watched the NASCAR race until he had a Fire Call. They are out fighting a barn fire tonight. I always have so much admiration for the fire and ambulance personnel - they volunteer so that we can have these services. And remember they put their lives at risk for our safety. I worry every time Gerald runs out that door, especially to a fire.
Tomorrow morning I will be going in for some "minor" surgery. I am having a septoplasty. As the Dr said, "your septum is supposed to be in MN and it is in Montanna". Consequently, my right nostril is collapsed and I can't breathe out of it. Ever since my last surgery my nose has been funny, so this might be the first step towards a nose job. We'll see.
You know, sometimes I wonder if anyone reads these blogs. It is kind of cool, cuz you can just rant and rave about anything you want and somewhere you just kinda wonder who might be out there listening. Sort of like a late-night DJ. So if you are out there listening, I'd love to hear from you. My email address is out on this site somewhere.
Until later....
Gerald and I watched the NASCAR race until he had a Fire Call. They are out fighting a barn fire tonight. I always have so much admiration for the fire and ambulance personnel - they volunteer so that we can have these services. And remember they put their lives at risk for our safety. I worry every time Gerald runs out that door, especially to a fire.
Tomorrow morning I will be going in for some "minor" surgery. I am having a septoplasty. As the Dr said, "your septum is supposed to be in MN and it is in Montanna". Consequently, my right nostril is collapsed and I can't breathe out of it. Ever since my last surgery my nose has been funny, so this might be the first step towards a nose job. We'll see.
You know, sometimes I wonder if anyone reads these blogs. It is kind of cool, cuz you can just rant and rave about anything you want and somewhere you just kinda wonder who might be out there listening. Sort of like a late-night DJ. So if you are out there listening, I'd love to hear from you. My email address is out on this site somewhere.
Until later....
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Talia Turns 29!
She is the most beautiful 29 year old woman I have ever seen. She is strong, she is sincere, she is giving, she is a beautiful mother, she is an awesome artist, she is my daughter, and I love her so deeply.
Talia Shay... Even though some of the years have been tough, nothing! Absolutely nothing could be what is is today had we not experienced life together through the good and through the difficult. You are a Blessing from God - I love you! Mom
Talia Shay... Even though some of the years have been tough, nothing! Absolutely nothing could be what is is today had we not experienced life together through the good and through the difficult. You are a Blessing from God - I love you! Mom
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Instant Coffee
I was visiting my mom on Monday and we were having coffee. She poured me a cup of coffee from the coffee pot, but ran out so she made a cup of instant coffee for Gerald. As I was sitting there I had the smell of the instant coffee tickle my nose and immediately my mind was flooded with memories of my dad. My dad always drank instant coffee. He would take his cup fill it with water from the faucet and mix his coffee. He never cared if it was cold. My dad was awesome. I miss him.
This same type of activity happens when I smell juniper. The smell brings me back in my mind to my Grandmother's back yard in St. Peter. Her back yard was a wonderland of green grass and juniper bushes. It was magical.
As you go through your day today, may your senses bring you to a memory filled with love.
This same type of activity happens when I smell juniper. The smell brings me back in my mind to my Grandmother's back yard in St. Peter. Her back yard was a wonderland of green grass and juniper bushes. It was magical.
As you go through your day today, may your senses bring you to a memory filled with love.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Valentines Day (^_^)
I hope you celebrate the day of LOVE!
I am celebrating by going to our Annual Church Council Retreat
and then with Gerald and my sister Patty.
Gerald ought to be happy with two Valentines in the house ;)
Invitation
Well, I did the official invite to all the people in my Yahoo address book. This should be interesting to watch who steps in to take a peak and who will follow. I will always try to be creative and share things of importance. I intend to add more graphics and photos, but am just getting started.
Welcome!
Welcome!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
By the way.....
The last entry I made was not one of those emails where you have to send it to 6 people within the next 6 minutes and something good will happen to you within the next 6 days!! It is simply sharing a story that will hopefully spread joy.
It's Another Blessing
I have something exciting to share.....
I have been talking with my daughter recently about trying to do God's will even when it appears to be the most risky or threatening. She has been in the process of making a huge decision in her life. I had talked with her about God's provision in our lives, even when it looks impossible. In her situation it appeared that one way would provide a secure financial future for her and the other way an uncertainty. I told her that as long as we are following God's way, He would provide for us. She chose the path of uncertaintly. A week later, she was granted a full two-year grant for college through the work force center.
When God revealed this to me, I shared it with her and she was so excited to see God's faithfulness and then she shared this testimony with a group of women at her weekly NA group. That is how the power of God gets spread around.
Keep your eyes always open to the powerful way God moves in our lives. Blessings.....
I have been talking with my daughter recently about trying to do God's will even when it appears to be the most risky or threatening. She has been in the process of making a huge decision in her life. I had talked with her about God's provision in our lives, even when it looks impossible. In her situation it appeared that one way would provide a secure financial future for her and the other way an uncertainty. I told her that as long as we are following God's way, He would provide for us. She chose the path of uncertaintly. A week later, she was granted a full two-year grant for college through the work force center.
When God revealed this to me, I shared it with her and she was so excited to see God's faithfulness and then she shared this testimony with a group of women at her weekly NA group. That is how the power of God gets spread around.
Keep your eyes always open to the powerful way God moves in our lives. Blessings.....
Sunday, February 8, 2009
A New Thing!
It is Sunday, February 8, 2009 and I want to do this blogging stuff. I hope I can figure it out and get it up and running.
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