So I'm strolling along the Skycroft grounds enjoying dusk and the gorgeous view when some deer walk past me and take off. It was then that it hit me! They "high-tailed it outta there"!! LITERALLY! They were white-tailed deer and wwhen they took off, their tails went high in the air! "High-tail"!! Oh the things you learn when you take a stroll! :)
Note to self: always be more aware of your surroundings when you're out in the "woods", Missie!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
A Thankful Revelation
I was reading my friend's blogs this morning, trying to catch up on her life and came across something she wrote that really touched me:
"We're faced with choices every day. We get to choose how we approach problems. There are times I want to wallow in self-pity and cry until I run dry but when faced with the choice I realize I don't truly want to do that. I was put here one earth to glorify my Creator in any way possible. If I can do that by choosing to have a good attitude in the midst of strife then that is what I choose. It's not a false front, it's a deep seated belief in who my Jesus is and that his plans are for my good and are to prosper me. When I'm settled in that belief the choice is easy. So today I chose joy and I thank God for his abundant blessings in my life, both now, and those to come. What will you chose today?"
I have been up and down lately about my situation in life right now and trying to remember that God is taking care of me. I truly am blessed in many ways and not going through near the difficulties my dear friend is but it does disheartening when I try to look at what I think as "the big picture".
Terri Ann called yesterday and was worried about me - whether or not I was okay. That is a blessing to have a big sister who worries about you. My mom calls once a week and although she doesn't actually say it, she's worried about where I am right now. I worry that my family thinks I'm a loser b/c of where I am right now. That's us! We're worriers!
My prayer is that from today moving forward I can adopt my friend's attitude about diversity. That I will remember Whose I am on a daily basis and let that guide my every step and every decision. Thank you Lord for giving me and Diesel a place to stay by my generous friends, for providing me with a job before I knew I'd need it, for having a place to store my stuff, for providing a well-running truck to get me to and from my job, and for loving me the whole time!
And thank you, Mel, for always being open to what God has planned for you.
"We're faced with choices every day. We get to choose how we approach problems. There are times I want to wallow in self-pity and cry until I run dry but when faced with the choice I realize I don't truly want to do that. I was put here one earth to glorify my Creator in any way possible. If I can do that by choosing to have a good attitude in the midst of strife then that is what I choose. It's not a false front, it's a deep seated belief in who my Jesus is and that his plans are for my good and are to prosper me. When I'm settled in that belief the choice is easy. So today I chose joy and I thank God for his abundant blessings in my life, both now, and those to come. What will you chose today?"
I have been up and down lately about my situation in life right now and trying to remember that God is taking care of me. I truly am blessed in many ways and not going through near the difficulties my dear friend is but it does disheartening when I try to look at what I think as "the big picture".
Terri Ann called yesterday and was worried about me - whether or not I was okay. That is a blessing to have a big sister who worries about you. My mom calls once a week and although she doesn't actually say it, she's worried about where I am right now. I worry that my family thinks I'm a loser b/c of where I am right now. That's us! We're worriers!
My prayer is that from today moving forward I can adopt my friend's attitude about diversity. That I will remember Whose I am on a daily basis and let that guide my every step and every decision. Thank you Lord for giving me and Diesel a place to stay by my generous friends, for providing me with a job before I knew I'd need it, for having a place to store my stuff, for providing a well-running truck to get me to and from my job, and for loving me the whole time!
And thank you, Mel, for always being open to what God has planned for you.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Transitions
Transitions are always such a weird time in life; especially when it seems like an overall, overhaul of your life! I wonder sometimes why we are such gluttons for "stuff" when all it does is change us. My current transition is such that I am learning humility in a very real way. A lot of my material trappings are being stripped away and it is quite the transition! In Idaho, I had a great paying job that I loved (even if it did suck a lot of my personal life away), a GORGEOUS house virtually on the riverfront, a fun roomie, unparalleled natural beauty all around me and access to a lot of great outdoor fun.
I gave that all up for homesickness to move back to Baltimore/DC, live in a 1-bedroom apartment, still did the job I loved until I didn't love it anymore, gave that up for a slower-paced job, moved out of my apt (b/c I couldn't afford it anymore) into a friend's house, and had to learn to live with people again. The funny thing is, I have no permanent residence right now and I am content. I've always been a bit of a gypsy, but this is borderline homeless!! LOL!! And God still helps me to remain content. I am learning to be content in all circumstances!
HA! That just came to me! Phil 4:12 - "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want."
HUH - God you rock!
I gave that all up for homesickness to move back to Baltimore/DC, live in a 1-bedroom apartment, still did the job I loved until I didn't love it anymore, gave that up for a slower-paced job, moved out of my apt (b/c I couldn't afford it anymore) into a friend's house, and had to learn to live with people again. The funny thing is, I have no permanent residence right now and I am content. I've always been a bit of a gypsy, but this is borderline homeless!! LOL!! And God still helps me to remain content. I am learning to be content in all circumstances!
HA! That just came to me! Phil 4:12 - "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want."
HUH - God you rock!
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