bring it on.....

I know that my local grocery clerk and I agree (on a weekly basis) that we are ready for the next season..... Tired of the cold and snow showers of winter. I am really ready for spring and the rebirth that it signifies..... I am looking for daily signs of an emerging garden while cutting out what winter has destroyed (I lost the two rosemaries pictured here to the freeze).

Did you know that our seasons are coming earlier than they used to? 1.7 days to be precise. Did you also know that seasons change at different rates over land vs. over ocean? There are several explanations for it and I have attached an article from National Geographic Here so you can decide for yourself.

Any how, I am ready for the sun and ready for the renewed spirits that the sun can bring to ones soul....

take me out to the ballgame

MY OH MY.........

Oh My! WOOHOO!

I am really not a techie.....
but I figured this thing out....

enjoy and see how many people you can relate to!




Cardboard Testimonies from Overlake Christian Church on Vimeo.

that scary G word.....

I finally got my tail back to church this past Sunday and even though I didn't see anyone I knew, it really felt like a loving family reunion. I am trying my best to get out of the dark days of my disintegrating business and midlife health issues so who better to turn to than my God? Ultimately my higher power is my true source of support and unconditional love. I know he remains active in my life even if I don’t listen all the time. I am in awe of his enduring patience even though I have the habit of taking back the control. At least I have learned to recognize his work in my life sooner than in the past, which is a great step in the right direction. I have really worked hard at increasing my communication with God through prayer. I believe this is bringing a bit of hope & peace to the current storm.

I ask everyone to check out my pastors blog at http://mikehowerton.blogspot.com/
Yesterday he posted a video from this weeks service and the music is from my church band. I am so encouraged and blessed by both…..

PS- someday I will learn how to insert videos to my blog.....

well sort of a break...

not really much to say but I did receive this today from a dear friend,

Dear God,
The lady reading this is beautiful, classy and strong, and I love her.
Help her live her life to the fullest.
Please promote her and cause her to excel above her expectations.
Help her shine in the darkest places where it is most impossible to love.
Protect her at all times, lift her up when she needs you the most,
and let her know when she walks with you, she will always be safe.

I hope everybody has a friend like this one has been for me......
Someone that knows your heart and has your back!
I love you Jen.....

taking a break....

There is really nothing I want to share so I will be taking a break from blogging....

January 20, 2009

a call to service .......

Don't ask what the world needs.

Ask what makes you come alive

and do it. Because what the world

needs is people who have come alive.

- Howard Thurman

Hope for a better tomorrow....

I am really happy that the inaugural events are beginning. I can feel a little joy sneak in between my hot flashes and anxious mind thought. My hopes and prayers are with President elect Borack Obama & his family every day. The desperate situation he faces help me keep my own problems in better perspective. As my current difficulties seem hopeless at times, P.E. Obama brings me a certain confidence that I will be okay. As he reminds us often that this year will be another tough one, he instills hope for my long term future. I am watching the train move south toward Washington DC and am pretty sentimental about this historic occasion. I am weepy today and am sure it will only intensify as we move toward Tuesday. It might be the raging hormones or the results of a stressful personal situation - but who cares..... People who know me well aren't surprised that I would be crying over this.

Heading over the pass today toward Sues house. I hope to see most of my family and to meet the newest member Avery.

Have a wonderful day!

God Bless us!

saying goodbye 2008

and really looking forward to this new year 2009! this is my first day off since the new year and so far I've been catching up on emails and making lists of projects I need to get done this week and lists for longer term goals. so far my list for today reads.....

printer research (4th one in 5 yrs)
kitchen floor
vaccum house
bank
bartells
blog post
tweek resume
monster website
call melinda/sarina re Helene sending us holiday flowers (delayed by snow just a tad)
schedule haircut
take down christmas tree - move to garage
pack away all christmas decs

wait a minute. this was supposed to make me feel better but now I just see a long list of things I need to do today! along with the constant pounding of a hammer from the condo above, I will bid you good day so I can get something accomplished....

back later! I am still trying to pick a good word to focus on for 2009.... that is on my mind today as I work......


OH PS - it snowed here again last night. I was driving down I405 from woodinville to my Kirkland home last night. 35 miles per hour was our speed. white out kind of snowing..... gorgeous but seriously now.
We are so done with it here....

Happy New Year!