It seems as though Sunday nights are the night for catching up on my Blog. I just thought of something else I would like to share. God is doing so many exciting things in my life lately and I am totally taking in all the wonderful blessings.
On Friday Gerald was out delivering Fire Department calendars to all the local businesses. As he walked into the local realty shop the woman was on the phone but motioned for him to wait a minute. When she was done she asked Gerald, "when is Jennifer going to preach again?" She said that her daughter who is in confirmation loves when I preach at church. She says it is easy to follow and take notes. She understands what I am talking about.
That is such a blessing for me to hear as I love preaching, but do suffer some insecurities at times. Thank you Lord!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
On a Lighter Note
A couple of things to ponder:
The letters T and G are very close to each other on a keyboard. This recently became all too apparent to me and will always double check the end of any email that I close with "regards".
How the heck are you supposed to fold a "fitted sheet"?
I wonder if cops ever get ticked off at the fact that everyone they drive behind obeys the speed limit?
And.....one of my favorites.... my family will attest to this one!
Bad decisions make good stories!
I am very thankful that I am sober now!!
The letters T and G are very close to each other on a keyboard. This recently became all too apparent to me and will always double check the end of any email that I close with "regards".
How the heck are you supposed to fold a "fitted sheet"?
I wonder if cops ever get ticked off at the fact that everyone they drive behind obeys the speed limit?
And.....one of my favorites.... my family will attest to this one!
Bad decisions make good stories!
I am very thankful that I am sober now!!
Tragedy Close to Home
As human beings we will all face tragedy, sorrow and grief at times in our lives. It is so hard to understand. My friends, I share with you a story that is close to home. This is so hard to write because my feelings run so deep within the strands of this event.
On September 12th my son Terrill's best friend, Dylan Murphy was in a car accident near Dickenson, ND. He is currently in HCMC, Minneapolis with 3 fractured vertebrae and paralyzed from the chest down. Within a few days of the accident, before they could do surgery, Dylan developed a fever. His lung collapsed and he has an infection in his lung (pneumonia). The surgery had to be postponed, he was put in a Halo, and a respirator and had a traeceotomy. Last week he was to the point where the Doctor's could do the surgery on his spine. All I know at this point is the surgery went well. But today I read that the fever has returned.
Terrill went to see him last week and it was the hardest thing he has ever had to do. He said to me, "Mom, I have never had to face tragedy like this." Dylan is Terrill's best friend since highschool and Dylan had just asked Terrill 2 months ago to be his best man. They were planning on a Jamaica wedding. Dylan and his fiance' have a 2 year old boy.
You can follow Dylan's recovery and sign his guest book at: www.caringbridge.org/dylanmurphy
My friends, family and anyone else reading this, I beg of you to join me and my family in praying for Dylan. I believe in miracles and I believe Dylan will recover and walk again! Hallelujah and AMEN!
On September 12th my son Terrill's best friend, Dylan Murphy was in a car accident near Dickenson, ND. He is currently in HCMC, Minneapolis with 3 fractured vertebrae and paralyzed from the chest down. Within a few days of the accident, before they could do surgery, Dylan developed a fever. His lung collapsed and he has an infection in his lung (pneumonia). The surgery had to be postponed, he was put in a Halo, and a respirator and had a traeceotomy. Last week he was to the point where the Doctor's could do the surgery on his spine. All I know at this point is the surgery went well. But today I read that the fever has returned.
Terrill went to see him last week and it was the hardest thing he has ever had to do. He said to me, "Mom, I have never had to face tragedy like this." Dylan is Terrill's best friend since highschool and Dylan had just asked Terrill 2 months ago to be his best man. They were planning on a Jamaica wedding. Dylan and his fiance' have a 2 year old boy.
You can follow Dylan's recovery and sign his guest book at: www.caringbridge.org/dylanmurphy
My friends, family and anyone else reading this, I beg of you to join me and my family in praying for Dylan. I believe in miracles and I believe Dylan will recover and walk again! Hallelujah and AMEN!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
3 Day Weekends
Wow! What a difference one extra day off from work makes. Yesterday was so much fun! Even though Gerald and I just stayed home and worked around the house, just knowing it was really a work day and we were not at work made it all so much more exciting.
Gerald and I woke up this morning and said, I feel like playing hookie today, just so we could have one more day. But you know that is wrong and we both hung our head in shame and said, better get hoppin and off to work. Besides playing hookie was back in the days of youth. You know back when your job was just a job and you didn't really care. Yes I had that attitude once upon a time in my youth.
Time changes that and so does maturity. Oh yes, maturity! I am finally placing myself in that catagory. Although when I was at the doc last week to talk about menopause, the nurse that drew my blood was shocked when I told her I was having blood drawn to do the "hormone tests" for menopause. She did not say anything at first but looked down at her paperwork. She then looked up to me and said, "Man, I thought you were like 35." I walked out of there with a big head and feathers all plumed like a peacock. Yipee! I still got it! Well in some eyes.
September is here and school has begun. Take time to pray for our youth and our teachers and our schools. Enjoy the change of season. Breathe in the smells of fall, behold the beauty of nature and praise God for all of His blessings.
Gerald and I woke up this morning and said, I feel like playing hookie today, just so we could have one more day. But you know that is wrong and we both hung our head in shame and said, better get hoppin and off to work. Besides playing hookie was back in the days of youth. You know back when your job was just a job and you didn't really care. Yes I had that attitude once upon a time in my youth.
Time changes that and so does maturity. Oh yes, maturity! I am finally placing myself in that catagory. Although when I was at the doc last week to talk about menopause, the nurse that drew my blood was shocked when I told her I was having blood drawn to do the "hormone tests" for menopause. She did not say anything at first but looked down at her paperwork. She then looked up to me and said, "Man, I thought you were like 35." I walked out of there with a big head and feathers all plumed like a peacock. Yipee! I still got it! Well in some eyes.
September is here and school has begun. Take time to pray for our youth and our teachers and our schools. Enjoy the change of season. Breathe in the smells of fall, behold the beauty of nature and praise God for all of His blessings.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Time is Flying By
I was uploading some photos of the Atwater Fire Dept. and I realized I had photos on my camera from this summer that I had not done anything with. I posted the Atwater Parade photos for you. It was a great day!
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