Well,

I don't know about anyone else,

but for me...

this week's off to a bad start.

Hope that changes by tomorrow... hoping that I can make that change ...

Thanks so much to everybody for your encouragement and support. I debated putting up
yesterday's post, but your understanding and support have helped greatly. This is why
I never want to give up my Xanga friends… they are the best
!!!

I will thank the Lord with all my heart
    as I meet with his godly people.  (Psalm 111 NLT)

sorrowful Saturday
I am so discouraged with the world, with life.

Why do I always forget, not to trust my sister - that she can't be trusted?  Why did
I not just stay away, as I know is best for me?
I am afraid I am terribly unhappy today - that I've made myself unhappy.  Why did I
let myself call?  Why did I allow myself to re-open that box of worms?
On top of that I feel called to go to church today, and I am unhappy because I know,
though I need to be there, I am not going to make it.

Now I am making the coffee that I know I shouldn't have to drink - that I know
won't help - but I feel I need the aroma, the aroma of fresh brewed coffee.

I attempt escape with a movie, but the movie is a reminder,
a reminder of all that is wrong in this world.

Life becomes confusing as we get older - but not for those who think only of themselves,
care only for themselves.

That was the synopsis of my day.  I wrote in my hand journal throughout the day.
I am better now.

I have a theory... UPS men, and U.S. postal workers do their jobs so cheerfully, because they have jobs that truly provide... that pay a wage that can sustain a family.

When daily labor ceases to provide, workers cease to experience job satisfaction and incentive.

Every so often something happens that restores my faith and brightens my day...
like when the UPS delivery man says, "Have a blessed day."   What wonderful words.

4:00 am and 30 degrees
I love the perfect stillness...
it is not quite perfect enough...

I can hear the faint noise of electric somewhere off in the distance

but not a creature is stirring...
and the stars are shining bright
and the air is so crisp and cold.

'Be still and know...'

Cold day comfort food...
Mac-n-cheese 

I just had the thought that some of my friends here might enjoy this...
(wish we could still embed videos )

Time to do the 'bundlers' thing again.  :-/

Back under the couch blankets, batten down the hatcheswindows, lower back the blinds,
put the space heater back on.

I love watching the full moon come up, all golden, behind the trees.

AND THE SUN WINS !

The air was bursting with birdsong today,
and I once again played in the dirt.

Now there is the laundry, the vacuuming, and the cooking and eating to get to.  *sigh