Bullet Blog. It's been a while, eh? Time for one of these. I think negative forces are trying to distract me from taking care of myself. I sat back and took inventory today and realized:
- It's been a few weeks since I've had my daily walk. (My bad.)
- Need that to keep my blood pressure (and stress) to acceptable levels.
- I've only been reading my study about Paul's missionary journeys sporadically instead of regularly.
- Need that to be diligent in the study of the Word.
- I haven't had much junk food this year, but after coming to DD1s to stay for a bit, I kinda went nutso on the puff corn, ate sandwich bread and even *gasp* drank soda for a while.
- Very bad Alyx. That's dangerous for a diabetic.
- On the other hand, I have been eating more fruit and salad.
- I know... I know...
- Yes, I'm here writing this at 4 AM, EST.
- For the past few days, Dani's had some kind of stomach flu.
- Whenever Dani is sick, her internal sleep clock is messed up.
- Which means that Alyx' sleep clock gets messed up BIG TIME.
- I fell asleep at 11 PM, but woke up at 1:30 AM and now I'm WIDE AWAKE.
- I decided to spend the time on Xanga, which brought to my attention...
- A former acquaintance of mine, who is known for twisting what others say and tearing them to pieces, waited two years to give her views on a subject I had blogged about and specifically pointed me out, "refuting" what she claimed I wrote, in a mocking and sarcastic manner.
EDIT: You know, when you're up at nearly 5 AM, things don't always come out as they should. I read this again hours later and my comments sounded unkind and a bit smug. No matter how much I don't like this woman's negativity, her condescending attitude and manipulative ways, she is a fellow Christ follower. Two wrongs never make a right, so I am editing what I originally wrote.- Anyway -- I know who I am and how God is moving in my life.
- Even in the midst of this newest turmoil, I'm happy and at peace.
- Moving on...
- I am researching some things and Id like to ask your advice in the near future:
- Something computer-y.
- Something about working vs. going back to school (to get a better paying job).
- Something about future living arrangements.
- Something about the male/female things; old and new relationships.
- Something about teenage daughters, gifts and legalities.
- I'll keep you posted. LOL
- Anyway...
- I spent some time today, creating the 2008-09 home school schedule.
- And budgeting so I can get Nila the curriculum she requested.
- There was enough of a respite from the heat for me to bake. (YAY!)
- I made creamed salmon with biscuits and peas for dinner. (YUM!)
- Yesterday (Sat.) was Mike's 32nd birthday. We're hoping for 33. And 53. And 83.
- I think I'm wound down enough to lie down now.
- I will have just enough time for a full sleep cycle before Dani starts her (and my) day.
- The breeze from the window brings with it alternate scents of honeysuckle and jasmine.
- Very peaceful. Such a gift.
- Sleep tight.
Comments (6)
Well now that you've kicked yourself into gear (lol) stay positive!
Sorry your friends abandoned you when another posted, always hurts when that happens. The quandary is if we should develop a thick skin and become immune to pain or if we stay sensitive and risk more hurt. The good thing is, God always heals. Thick or thin skin.
Good bullet blog entry. *smile* Glad to hear you're 'okay'. I don't know what to say. *sigh*
A person who does that has problems that are too big to solve here. I'm sorry your "friends" didn't stand by you. My son Erik reminds that the internet is an easy place for a chicken to be a bully. Life is too short to let that person get to you.
Take care.
Take care of yourself, hon -- I admire how you are holding onto the peace of the Lord in the face of all these trials. That is not always an easy thing to do. {{{hugs}}}
In my state, there is a displace homemakers programs. They help pay for education, help find jobs, etc. Are you older, grown children helping with the homeschooling of three youngest? I know they have lives of their own, but if I was your daughter, I would help out. Anyways, I would look to see if there is such a program in your current state.
In response to my previous comment - I just google "displaced homemakers" I found http://www.womenwork.org They were once known as "The Displaced Homemaker Network". Perhaps, they can help.