Be Still and Know...Then and Now

PS 31:9 Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress;    my eyes grow weak with sorrow,    my soul and my body with grief. My DD and I went to a funeral yesterday. This one was a hard one y’all. I have been to a few funerals in my day and this one rates right up there at the top of my list of life's most painful and difficult moments. My heart hurts and my soul is in distress as the psalmist describes. My eyes are weak and feel like sandpaper, worn out from my tears. His name was Aubrey, but I always called him Aubrey Thomas. He just struck me as a person that needed to be called by both his first and middle name. My daughter and he were not quite two years apart in age. From the time they could walk they were inseparable companions. We lived side by side, next door neighbors until we moved away in 2006. If I could not find my girl child I first looked at Aubrey’s house and vice versa. My house was just as much his home as his own at times. Whe...

Sunday, March 7 I was confirmation Sunday. It is always such a moving experience to see all the young men and women come up to the alter and profess their faith in Jesus Christ and take there first few steps into the faith walk as young adults. The Family member and pastors, lay leaders and retired clergy are all invited to come to the alter l=and lay hand on the young person and pray over them as they are welcomed into the body of Christ.    And now for a bit of comic relief! Again…NO HE DID NOT COME BACK IN THE HOUSE, not until he had been sufficiently brushed off! Monday, March 8 I am not sure if I have shared with you all about beginning to use coupons. Well I spent Monday morning clipping out coupons and I had a double whammy as I stopped and got a Sunday paper and then there was the local county paper in my driveway on Sunday morning as well. It’s a freebie that shows up from time to time, I think they pass it out for free in the hope that it will drum up su...

Mocha with Linda has a great idea for a new meme. Today is the very first Flashback Friday.   So lest get to reminiscing shall we!!!!!!   How and when did you learn to drive? If memory serves I was 16 when I got my drivers license. Back in the day they actually had Drivers Education classes in high school that were a required course. Our high school had several cars that we would all take turns driving around with the instructor in the front seat. I remember once I made a left turn and there was an oncoming car and apparently my judgment as to the safety of the distance between the oncoming car and the instructors judgment were vastly different as he about came out of his seat. Once he had recovered for his distress he gave me a very stern lecture of exactly ho to appropriately gauging a safe distance of an oncoming car. Do you have any particular memories associated with getting your driver license? Nope, I must have passed…were talking 30 plus years ago, who...

I’ve shared with y’all before that I am a bit of a movie hound. I love a good movie, I even enjoy a mediocre mover from time to time. The Color Purple is an all time favorite of mine. But me loving movies really has nothing to do with the subject of this post. The short clip I’m sharing however does have everything to do with the subject matter of this post. In reviewing this clip again before I posted it I had this wonderful thought. Wouldn't it be fantastic if every time God chose to speak he would do it so boldly. Just think about it for a minute. God bursting though the door surrounded by trombones, and tambourines and a crowd of singers and dancing angels to accompany his message. However I don't think God would wear a bright yellow dress while doing it, but I could be wrong about that one too. Over the course of the last few days I have had two experiences when I have had the distinct impression that God is trying to tell me something or direct me to action....

Hey y’all! Here is my contribution to this weeks edition of Random Dozen. 1. How old is the oldest pair of shoes in your closet? 28 years. I still have my wedding shoes wrapped in tissue paper in my closet. Edit: I just went to look for them to take a picture for y’all but they are not where I thought they were so you will just have to use your imaginations. They were not much to look at, just  very simple pair of white pumps. I got married at a local park and I needed something very simple with a wide heel so I would not sink into the ground as I walked down the path the the gazebo where we had the ceremony! So technically the oldest pair of shoes actually in my closet is a pair of black high heel shoes that I bought to wear on a cruise my husband and I took about a billion years ago, well maybe it as only 2002… 2. Did you buy Girl Scout cookies this year? If so, what variety? Thin Mints 3. Do you know how to ballroom dance? If not, would you like to? I would ...

Joining Sara for this weeks edition of Project 365. Sunday, February 28 Yes it’s a Pomegranate Martini, strictly for medicinal purposes. Sunday evening settled in along with a very nasty case of hormonal crankiness. It was a critical choice between chocolate or a martini. Maybe next time I will do a Google search for the recipe for a chocolate martini. Monday, March 1, 2010 The cactus’ were looking a bit dusty so they were given a nice cleansing shower in the kitchen sink. The Christmas Cactus has some small buds on several of the branches. It did not bloom this Christmas because I repotted it just shortly after it bloomed the last time. All I can figure is that it has taken awhile to get use to it’s new home in a some what larger vessel. I have a friend who tells me that Christmas cactus prefer to be a bit crowded in their pots. Preferring the tight quarters of a smaller pot may have hasten the blooming until it grew into the new pot. So I am expecting some blooms any da...

So here is the deal. We’re making some changes. Well to be perfectly honest I am making the changes and I  am in hopes that my family will come willing along without much protest.  I decided that I am going to start adding some vegetarian meals to the table a few times a week. The Penne Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto was a big hit. Y’all remember this from last weeks project 365. I will say that I modified the recipe a bit. I added a bit of bacon and I tossed in a great big bunch of fresh spinach at the last minute. It was super yummy. So vegetarian meal number one down and moving on to Red Beans & Rice . So here is veggie meal number two in all it’s glory! In fact this recipe calls for pork which I am leaving out all together. When I was at the H Mart last week I picked up this hand dandy little container of peeled garlic. What a time saver this has been. I have totally loved having this container at hands reach in my frig. It has made my weekly cook...

Joining Linda for this weeks edition of Random Dozen 1. Do you prefer even or odd numbers? Any particular reason. Usually it’s odd. Everything I have ever read about landscape design and even interior design usually advise grouping in odd numbers. In my yard I have found this to be true, I am usually happier with an arrangement of plantings when there is an odd number of what ever I am planting. 2. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being "not at all" and 10 being Carly Simon-worthy, how vain are you? Maybe a three. On the average day I wear no make up and I am even considering letting my hair go back to it’s natural color. I am also accessory challenged. I have such a difficult time putting an outfit together that it just stressed me out to no end. I think I may have even shared this before, but I would be totally happy to have seven pairs of jeans and seven matching sweaters or tops and have that be my wardrobe. 3. Among these Irish stereotypes, with which do yo...

We are in the book of Romans this week in our bible study. Chapters 6 through 11 to be exact. As I read and studied there was just so much to chew on in just a few short chapters. RO 7:14 – 19 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18 I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19 For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do--this I keep on doing. 20 Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. This happens to me all the time. How bout y’all? The very thing I do not want to do is the thing I end up doing. I will s...

A rolling stone gathers no moss. The early bird gets the worm. Early to bed early to rise makes an “I Won…You Win” winner healthy wealthy and wise (well maybe not) but its really fun! So its no time like the present. Ya snooze ya loose. Seize the day. Go for the gold… Ok Ok Ok I’m outta motivational sayings, what can I say it’s still early!   Anywho, y’all head over to Tales of the TCKK Family for the next leg of I Won…You Win . If you would like to toss you name in the wooden shoe to be the next winner then pop over to Cathy’s blog and give her a shout out! Let the fun begin! Blessings on this Monday Morning! Robin

Hey there y’all. I’m a bit lat today but here is my contribution to this weeks 365. If y’all want to see more go over and give Sara a visit for more 365 participants.   Sunday, February 21 I observed the Sabbath and did not take any pictures. The most strenuous thing I did after returning home from church was exerting the energy to turn the pages of my book. Monday, February 22 The DD was not in the mood to help me with 365 as the some 15 odd photo’s of the inside of her palm that just got deleted from my computer will attest to. Tuesday, February 23 The need for toilet paper and coffee made it necessary to make a trip to the grocery store. I was very eco friendly as I remembered to take my re-usable shopping bags into the store. I usually leave them in the back seat of my car. As well as the grocery store I made a trip to the H Mart for produce.   My refrigerator is absolutely bulging with fresh lettuce, green peppers, cucumbers, apples, limes, l...

Yes I had a coupon for the chocolate cheerios and as chocolate cereal goes it is not to bad. It is a bit chilly out this morning the temp registering at about 27 degrees and the DD did not have time to walk the dog this morning. Now under normal circumstance dog walking is strictly her job but being the wonderful mother earth that I am (NOT) I gave her a pass this morning. She had a big Orchestra concert last night. Whoo to the Hoo, they got a superior rating. I did not get to attend the concert but the hubs said they sounded very good.  She did not get home until almost 9:30 and was so exhausted she went strenth to be and made the decision to do her home work in the morning. Why didn't I get to go? I am glad you asked! For reason that I am sure made perfect sense to someone they decide to schedule the Large Group Performance Evaluation on the very same day as 9th Grade Parent Orientation at the High School. That’s right next year will be my precious eye rolling little an...

Joining Linda at 2nd Cup of Coffee for this weeks Random Dozen 1. Have you ever fired a gun or shot a bow and arrow? I have never fired a gun but I have a faint memory of using a bow an arrow once back in the day at a summer camp experience. 2. Do you know where your childhood best friends are? No, very sad but true! 3. Do you usually arrive early, late, or on time? Early or on time. I absolutely hate it when I am late! And while I’m on a roll it really bugs me when someone else is late, chronic lateness really send me over the edge. 4. Are you more of a New York or California type? If I have to pick, it would be California. However perfection would be a sweet little cabin surrounded by a beautiful garden with a view of the ocean and a short walk to the beach. I would be a happy girl! 5. Do you have a special ring tone? Not anymore. I have not figured out how to change the ringtone on my new phone. I had it all figured out on my old phone but the new Wi...

I had a bad dream last night. I can’t find something I need. The hubs said well it should be right …well it isn't right there!!! The DD sassed me and rolled her eyes at me this morning. My hair is dirty. I have to finish my bible study. We are completely out of toilet paper and coffee. I need to go to the grocery store and the bank. My house needs to be picked up. I have a slight headache :( Really all I want to do is sit on the sofa and read my book… But since we are out of toilet paper and coffee I will be forced to leave the comfort of my bathrobe and sofa and venture forth to bring comfort and caffeine to my loving family. This may require an emergency stop at Starbucks. On a more positive note I have just found my good tweezers which were not put back where they belong which is supposed to be in my makeup drawer, I found them on my husbands side of the bathroom in his drawer and I have been looking for them for months.   R I don't even feel l...

Joining Sara for this weeks edition of Project 365. Y’all what a difference a week makes. There is not one picture of a wadded up Kleenex or empty packet of Alka-Seltzer Plus to be found. It is good to feel better! Sunday, February 14 Happy Valentine's Day to me! I had a 30% coupon from Kohl’s and this was on sale and well I have always wanted a Panini maker so I snapped this puppy up for a bargain price of under $15.00….yea for me! I fired that bad boy up on Sunday afternoon for lunch.       I was good y’all…a nice hot ham & cheese Panini on sourdough bread! Monday, February 15 It’s a breakfast miracle. Our toaster no longer toasted no matter how many times you pushed the toast down and on many a morning there was a very nice puddle of coffee on the counter under my old coffee maker. So along with my brand new shinny Panini maker I got a new toaster and a new coffee maker ( I totally burned up the 30% coupon, got some great deals) so Monday mo...