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Wednesday, 04 February 2009

Love worth

Love ... it seems to be everywhere these days: red hearts, sweet candy, alluring perfume, all kinds of chocolate, pink flowers, mushy cards, stuffed animals... red, pink, white, sparkly... things to show affection to someone you love...

I realized there is more here than meets the eye. Literally. Who needs 'things' to manifest their love to someone? (Granted, I have a plan for some 'things' to do exactly that next week, but I'm trying to make a point.) Look and hear what someone is saying to you with their eyes, and how they live their life for you... and how they 'die' for you...

All I hear is I love you when Jason looks at me as he says Thank you when I bring his dinner to the office; as he smiles to me when he leaves for work; when he calls to say he'll be late; when he lets me talk after we've gotten into bed even though he's tired; as he waits for me to stop crying so I can tell him (if I know) what's been bothering me; and when he opens the car door and patiently waits for me to slowly emerge from the car... yes, I hear I love you when he surprises me with flowers after a hard emotional week; when he leaves an encouraging note somewhere to surprise me during the day; as he leaves me with a kiss good-bye and when he greets me with a kiss when he gets home; when he holds my hand... to just name a few...

Knowing he loves me makes me feel secure, and wanted. It motivates me to keep going even when I think it's difficult. His love for me makes everything I have to give up or put aside seem as a precious gift, just for him.

That's part of the physical side of life. What about the spiritual side? Do you feel secure in God's love for you? Have you noticed the ways He has shown you how He loves you? Are you aware of the sacrifice He made for you? If you're not close enough to see His eyes gazing fondly at you, to see the tears in His eyes when you've hurt Him, maybe you need to talk to Him about it. Maybe He's been trying reach you and you've been ignoring Him. A relationship doesn't just happen. It's a sacrifice, a giving up of one's own ideas and plans, a oneness of not only body and soul, but of spirit, as well... If you're in a relationship with the right Person.

Today... Be secure in the Father's love. It's overwhelmingly beautiful.

Friday, 05 December 2008

Re-appearance and Emerging

Seems as though blogging got pushed to the back burner for the majority of the past year. Not that I wanted to become the next now-she's-married-and-disappears person, but, hey! Priorities are priorities!! lol My man comes first...
After God, of course.
God has blessed Jason and I with a little one. Yes, already. We are looking forward to seeing Baby in late March/ early April.
This will have to be short today. Describing feelings and emotions of an expecting mother (and father!), expounding on a host of holiday preparations, and posting profound pictures will have to simmer a while longer on the back burner before emerging on your platter of momentary pleasure. I anticipate a great month with family and friends!
Until dinner is served...

Saturday, 02 February 2008

Forever and half a day

Not much today. Just waiting around (inbetween business) for some goats to be born. A set of cute red triplets were born on Thursday evening. Eleven more does are due over the next week or so. It's fixing to get busy around here.
Picked up my flute once again. Mary encouraged me and I gave in. OH, but I forgot what a joy it was! And imagine this: if I practice consistantly, it sounds better! I could probably count on one hand how many times I've played it over the last five years. I've never had lessons (sorry, Lori!), but I have fun playing. Maybe one day I can have lessons.
Spending three days a week taking care of a friend and her grandbaby in town. She broke her leg in five places and her hand in an accident three weeks ago. Since she can't get a round very well, several of us at church are spending time over there. It's been good. She'll see the doc on Monday. I'm pleased with her progress so far.
It's a beautiful day today!
How well can you live the life God has given you to live?

Friday, 04 January 2008

Tidbits

I've got to go to bed by 8 tonight. I had a shorter night last night, so I’ll be ready.
We're getting up at oh-dark thirty to be in Big Sandy by 9 am... with a departure time of 5:30.
Ugh. And I've stayed up late all week... lol such is life.

Jason’s Christmas break ends this weekend. He left this morning with a load of stuff and a mattress hanging out his car trunk. His Kilgore apartment should be ready to move into tomorrow. His parents and I will be there to assist him... or, as his mom says, to move him. He is not supposed to be lifting heavy things since his sickness last week. We’ll see how it turns out. His new job begins on Monday in Longview.

Farm news: Seven kids were born the week of Christmas to three goats: Two sets of triplets, and a single. Mary pulled two off the mom’s milk and we’re bottle feeding them three times a day. I’ve hoping to be able to help out more with them… Slight distraction the last couple of weeks… Or, maybe I could say it was a priority shift…

It’s good to hear you all had a good Christmas and New Year holiday.
Mine was good, as well. Friends and family make the holidays special.

Dad was able to stop by for a couple of hours last night.
His run was taking him from Houston to Paris, so it worked out well.
He ate supper with us and visited for a spell. It was the first time he and Mr. & Mrs. Luksa had met.

Well, I need to go finish the bread I’m trying to make. Y’all have a splendid day!

Friday, 07 December 2007

tagless

The Game I Didn't Know About - I was tagged, so I'm posting this.
And since everybody and their step-sister was tagged, I'm only tagging those who have the time to answer...lol
1. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
2. People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules.
3. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
4. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
Eight Random Facts/habits About Sharon
1. She likes to get up early

2. She is finding she really likes kneeish-length skirts ::gasp::

3. Cookies and Cream ice cream tastes really good.
But it's even better when shared with a friend!
(No, ma'am, we don't need another spoon. One works fine, thank you!)

4. Sharon has a habit of thinking the best about people,
unless proven otherwise!

5. She is more of a people-person than she realized.
She loves jobs that involve serving others.

6. She is 21 years older than her youngest sibling.
7. Sharon's parents are 21 years older than her.
8. Sharon loves living in the country, and misses city-life at the same time. :oP
Tagged: No one in particular...