Late this morning, I stepped into my former department, hoping to snag a mug of coffee. None has been brewed. Nobody made a pot. Of. Coffee.
One gave up Coffee for Lent.
Huh. Okay. So I brewed half a pot....and enjoyed that. For some reason, it felt really good to drink something hot and soothing my throat that somehow needed some soothing. No, I'm not sick nor do I have a sore throat. But just the same, coffee...good. Yum.
I had noticed the past few days, people were giving things up for Lent. One gave up Facebook for Lent. That, I'll be watching out for her and see if she is serious about it. So far, so good.
Some gave up sweets or food-related things. Some gave up tv programs or little pleasures.
I decided on....giving up Snow for Lent.
I've just had it with the weary, I mean, very weary Winter. I love snow and everything but to be constantly slammed with ice and snow all the time is just wearing me down. C'mon Spring, come on! You can do it! Come on out. Bring the sun with you.
Other exciting news...we have a Pastor nominee visiting us this weekend, and my church will have an open house this weekend. I'm looking forward to meeting him and see if this is the Pastor God wants him to be for our church.
AND....my middle sister, Hollie, is gonna have her 2nd baby either tonight or on Monday. By express delivery (c-section). I am looking forward to meeting my newest nephew soon. I wonder how big brother Andrew will handle it. He will be in for the shock of his life!
Other than that, really nothing earth-shattering events are happening in my life at the moment. Enjoying my new job, and having the time of my life. Kids are happy and healthy, if they're not killing each other first. Life is good, so far. And God is good. All the time.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
The Knots Prayer
Dear God,
Please untie the knots that are in my mind, my heart and my life.
Remove the have nots, the can nots and the do nots that I have in my mind.
Erase the will nots, may nots, might nots that may find a home in my heart.
Release me from the could nots, would nots, and should nots that obstruct my life.
And most of all, Dear God, I ask that you remove from my mind, my heart, and my life all of the "am nots" that I have allowed to hold me back, especially the thought that I am not good enough.
Amen
Author known to God
Please untie the knots that are in my mind, my heart and my life.
Remove the have nots, the can nots and the do nots that I have in my mind.
Erase the will nots, may nots, might nots that may find a home in my heart.
Release me from the could nots, would nots, and should nots that obstruct my life.
And most of all, Dear God, I ask that you remove from my mind, my heart, and my life all of the "am nots" that I have allowed to hold me back, especially the thought that I am not good enough.
Amen
Author known to God
Friday, February 4, 2011
I've climbed the ladder....
What a week!
Started my new job...or new position...wait, promotion. *scratch head*....whatever, you know what I mean!
I merely just moved across the hall from one department to the next. From the exciting world of Interlibrary Loan to Cataloging!
A big difference from my former position. And...I made it. To. Today. As. In. Friday!
Monday was where they were welcoming me, and going over the basics of what I'd be doing. There will be 3 stages of training...leading up to 90 days. And, the first stage is doing easy stuff, until I am comfortable in the saddle and going at a steady pace. Each day, my horse goes little faster, and I'm improving and remembering the stuff I used to do back in 2007. Giddyup!
Even though technology changes constantly, and newer, quicker, better, faster ways of making the work go faster, easier, smoother, etc (take your pick)....I find myself slipping into old habits from 2007...and sometimes sub-consciously, my hand or finger will reach a key that should not be touched, but out of habit.
Anyway, other than that, having a great week, and as one of my collegues in that department stated today to my supervisor, Captain Awesome, that I whip through the books so fast, it took her a while to realize that I am doing more than they expected me to be doing. So, that's progress, right? Having me onboard really relieved a lot of the stress and the workload on those 2.
We did have a snow day this week! From work! WOW! That's a rare treat, and I really do like our University's President...looking out for our best interest. Wednesday was a snow day, and I am glad, because that was my bad migraine, fall down the stairs kind of day.
In spite of all the drama of starting my new position/promotion/job and a Snow Day and migraine/fallingdownthestairs week, I have been truly, I mean TRULY blessed. This is where I want to reach up to God and give Him a big bear hug. Seriously. Lord, come on down. I want to hug You so badly!
Thank you, Lord, for all You've done for me this week. It has truly been a blessing, and a big honor to have the wonderful opportunity that has happened to me this week. Thank You for protecting me when I fell down the stairs, and giving me the comfort during my migraine bout. Also, I want to thank You for the financial blessings as well. And, of course, thank You for sending the angels who out of their servant heart, felt the need to share some groceries with us. We WILL pay forward....we will bless someone else in need.
Started my new job...or new position...wait, promotion. *scratch head*....whatever, you know what I mean!
I merely just moved across the hall from one department to the next. From the exciting world of Interlibrary Loan to Cataloging!
A big difference from my former position. And...I made it. To. Today. As. In. Friday!
Monday was where they were welcoming me, and going over the basics of what I'd be doing. There will be 3 stages of training...leading up to 90 days. And, the first stage is doing easy stuff, until I am comfortable in the saddle and going at a steady pace. Each day, my horse goes little faster, and I'm improving and remembering the stuff I used to do back in 2007. Giddyup!
Even though technology changes constantly, and newer, quicker, better, faster ways of making the work go faster, easier, smoother, etc (take your pick)....I find myself slipping into old habits from 2007...and sometimes sub-consciously, my hand or finger will reach a key that should not be touched, but out of habit.
Anyway, other than that, having a great week, and as one of my collegues in that department stated today to my supervisor, Captain Awesome, that I whip through the books so fast, it took her a while to realize that I am doing more than they expected me to be doing. So, that's progress, right? Having me onboard really relieved a lot of the stress and the workload on those 2.
We did have a snow day this week! From work! WOW! That's a rare treat, and I really do like our University's President...looking out for our best interest. Wednesday was a snow day, and I am glad, because that was my bad migraine, fall down the stairs kind of day.
In spite of all the drama of starting my new position/promotion/job and a Snow Day and migraine/fallingdownthestairs week, I have been truly, I mean TRULY blessed. This is where I want to reach up to God and give Him a big bear hug. Seriously. Lord, come on down. I want to hug You so badly!
Thank you, Lord, for all You've done for me this week. It has truly been a blessing, and a big honor to have the wonderful opportunity that has happened to me this week. Thank You for protecting me when I fell down the stairs, and giving me the comfort during my migraine bout. Also, I want to thank You for the financial blessings as well. And, of course, thank You for sending the angels who out of their servant heart, felt the need to share some groceries with us. We WILL pay forward....we will bless someone else in need.
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