Slowly feeling better

Wow, I think I might finally be coming out on the other end of this illness. Friday was the first day that I didn't start the day utterly exhausted before I even climbed out of bed. I'm not one who enjoys playing the part of Camille so I've been rather unhappy about the whole situation.

I met Cyndi for coffee Saturday morning at a new place in Santee just down the street from the both of us. It is Christian run and a great place to meet if you do bible studies as a group. They have a little room that is off from the main part that you can close the door for some privacy and to keep your group's noise from bothering the other patrons.

Les and I went to the military grocery store (commissary) today and bought a bunch of stuff at a great price that we needed. Okay, we needed some of the stuff and the rest was such a good price we couldn't resist. Anyway, I forget the prices are so wonderful for most things because it is out of our way and a bit of a hassle to go to. Economically speaking with another mouth to feed and other sundry items being used up more quickly I think we will have to visit more often.

Well that's all, no pearls of wisdom today, just our everyday life blurted out for all to see. Ta!

A wonderful interlude

Today we, and by we I mean the English Troika and the Mamas, attended a incredibly lovely tea held by a dear sister in Christ, Lori Stovall in her home high up in the hills. The table settings were exquisite, the four teas lovely, the tea sandwiches and pasties scrumptious, the lemon cake mouth watering and the conversation was wonderful.

All of the girls were in Friend 2 Friend with Lori while they were in high school and forged a strong bond while Lori was in her infancy as a Christian. She open her home and heart to all of us in an over the top display of English fun.

Each of us were treated royally and felt the warmth of her care.

Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable tea time spent with you, sweet sister. I will treasure this memory.

Ugh

I feel terrible! I haven't been this sick in a long while. I actually went to the doctor this morning. He said it may be strep, but if not it is def a upper lung thing. He asked me if I work and I said yep, so he told me Don't go into work tomorrow! Do you need a note, I'll make one out right now. Wow, it must be bad when you're getting an get out of work sick note force on you. Anyway, my family has been taking care of me and I've been sleeping all day.

Yep, that's it, I think I'll crawl back into bed now.

Long time

So it's been quite a while since I've blogged. Now that Donna is home I think I don't need to. But since I don't see her as much as when she first got home (go figure, we were both suspended of all duties of employ and education) maybe I do need to.

Don't get me wrong, I see more of her now than when she left. I think she makes the effort to spend more time with us home dwelling denizens and there is always that fellow on skype she keeps going on and on about, WHATEVER!

This year is starting out so very different than last year. I have an additional 18 year old daughter in my house that I adore. I have a new "son" to worry and pray for. And on any given Friday or Saturday night, a gaggle of teens hanging out and having good clean fun at my home. Then there is Jo's friend (not boyfriend) Eric, whom I really get a kick out of. Lots of people to love and care for, just what I was built for.

There is also a plethora of things that are tweaked in the house right now. We just got the oven fixed but, the list is quite long lately. And our finances are stretched alarmingly thin. But God will provide and I am resting comfortably in that knowledge.

The bible study I am in right now is in Galatians, Chapter 5 specifically. We are to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. This is something I've heard over and over again, acknowledged and understood...or so I thought. I was particularly convicted during the teaching Cathy gave and it pierced my heart. I truly want to have that agape love for all. Not just for my family, friends, coworkers (some) but for all of humanity. That would include the coworkers that get on my last nerve, the bum I see that looks like he's had 3 squares and is just too lazy to get up and get a real job, the mad clapper at church, snot nosed teens at the movie theater that kick my seat. Ya, the really tough ones to love. Because that is what Jesus calls me to do. And I know I REALLY am not capable to do this on my own. So I'm asking the Holy Spirit to do the impossible in me because with Jesus, all things are possible especially when they are things that will bring Him joy.

Anyway, I'll leave you with that little nugget, love others, agape them, even if you don't want to, I'm gonna try.