Everything Under the Son
Because JESUS is my everything
Ten
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Today marks ten years of marriage to my hubby.
Has it always been easy...no.
Has it always been hard...no.
Has God been in the middle of it...yes.
Would I do it all over again...absolutely.
Happy Anniversary, honey! I love you!
Has it always been easy...no.
Has it always been hard...no.
Has God been in the middle of it...yes.
Would I do it all over again...absolutely.
Happy Anniversary, honey! I love you!
Today
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Today I am nine years cancer-free.
I am so thankful.
Thank you God, for the gift of life.
You just keep blessing me over and over again!
A BIG Day is Coming
Monday, January 17, 2011
"What BIG day?" you ask? Coming soon - as in next week - is the NINE YEAR CANCER FREE day for me. I want to celebrate it...to mark it with joy and gratitude. What should I do?
More Goodwill Goodness...and Something on the List
Monday, January 10, 2011
Goodwill rocks! And they aren't paying me to say that, though I wish they were! :) In our little town, there are several Goodwill locations, though I rarely make it to any except the one closest to our home. Saturday, though, we were in another part of town, so we swung into the newly opened Goodwill outlet store. I hit the JACKPOT! Here is what I got my hands on...
2 pair of Justice brand jeans that look brand new
1 pair of Mossimo brand jeans
3 tunic style tops for Natalie to wear with leggings
1 sweater
If you are doing the math, that is 7 items. My grand total at check-out? Brace yourself...$3.77. Yes, you read that right...I paid $3.77 for seven items, making my per-item average 54 cents.
I LOVE a good deal!
2 pair of Justice brand jeans that look brand new
1 pair of Mossimo brand jeans
3 tunic style tops for Natalie to wear with leggings
1 sweater
If you are doing the math, that is 7 items. My grand total at check-out? Brace yourself...$3.77. Yes, you read that right...I paid $3.77 for seven items, making my per-item average 54 cents.
I LOVE a good deal!
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In other news, I have started making a little list of things I want to do with the kids this year. I am a list maker, it's what I do. Don't hate. Anyway, I decided that writing some of these things down might help me to remember them when we have some free time. On the list...taking my kids to the "cow sale". At least that is what I called it growing up. You might know it better as the cattle auction. I can vividly remember going with my grandparents to the cow sale many times as a child. I loved going, and just thinking about those memories makes me smile. Someday we hope to live in the country on our very own farm, complete with cows and chickens, and a horse for Natalie. Until then, though I don't have a purchasing reason to be at the sale, I want my kids to experience it. All of it. The smell of dirt and cows and manure...yes, even manure. I want them to experience the sights...the cowboys, farmers and ranchers, the cows with their number stickers sloppily glued on their behinds. The sounds of the auctioneer talking 100 mph, and the subtle gestures from buyers making their bid. All of it. I remember all of it, and I know walking in the door is going to transport me back a few years to the days when going was a fun treat.
I can't wait! What's on your list?
Score!!
Friday, January 07, 2011
I love it when I find something great for super cheap! I always keep my eyes out for old dishes that match the dishes my sister and I have inherited from our grandparents, though they are not easy to find, and certainly not easy to find in good condition. I was thrilled to walk into Goodwill yesterday and find my MawMaw's dishes smiling at me from the shelves. No, it wasn't an entire set, but it was certainly a few good pieces with no chips. I ended up grabbing them up and calling my sister, who actually uses the dishes almost daily. She was thrilled! I cannot wait to see her again to pass off my fabulous find!
MawMaw's dishes at Goodwill prices! Score!
MawMaw's dishes at Goodwill prices! Score!
A Word for 2011
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
I have decided I will not make "resolutions" this year. It always ends up backfiring on me because I'll do great for a while, then fall off the wagon, and I end up feeling crummy about myself. I'm choosing to not fall into that again this year. Now, that doesn't mean that I don't have some goals for 2011. I have a private little list of goals for myself, but nothing in the form of a "resolution".
What I am sharing here, though, is my word for 2011. After some time thinking about what I want the year to look like, I decided having a word would be great. I can think of this word often, and be gently reminded of what I want this year...for myself and for my family.
What's my word, you ask?
What I am sharing here, though, is my word for 2011. After some time thinking about what I want the year to look like, I decided having a word would be great. I can think of this word often, and be gently reminded of what I want this year...for myself and for my family.
What's my word, you ask?
Simplify
I am really looking forward to meditating on that word this year, and working to put it into practice. I want to simplify in lots of areas of my life. I want to slow down, and simplify the crazy-busy schedule. I want to clean out and organize and simplify the stuff in my life. I want to simplify and focus on my family and my faith.
It's my word for 2011, and I love it!
