Sometimes I don't understand

One of my close relatives sent me this picture.  The caption was-"Saw this and thought of you."  I don't always have to understand, do I?  And, I might not WANT to understand.  So, enough said.

I performed my first time for candlelight last night.  I had forgotten how "grueling" it can be.  It was warm, even before we were under the lights, and it only got hotter.  I think I know how a water falls feels with all that sweat running down my back.

Isabella Rosselini was the reader.  She was pretty when she was younger, but now she is beautiful; flawless skin.  I was directly behind her.  She did a fantastic job reading also.  Rick directed and even though he is a little slower than Dr John, I think it went well.

After I came home, I began working on the decorations again; wanted some water; went to the garage to get a bottle and dropped a soda can on my foot-lacerated and broke my big toe on my right foot.  I am so glad it didn't happen BEFORE I sang.  Went to my dr today; "keep open until going to bed; cover with antibiotic cream and gauze; keep elevated; taped to other toe" (not much to do with toes.)  I had a lot of pain today; took Aleve and most of it went away.  Since I sit during my job, if I can drive to work, carefully, and keep it elevated,  I "SHOULD" be okay.  My life is NEVER, EVER, boring.

WHEN I WIN THE LOTTERY...

It  IS  going to happen.  It's just a matter of time.  Preparation needs to be done so I won't be caught in the "lurch" so to speak.  I'm counting on it being for Christmas this year; ASAP would be nice.

Arriving in Tallahassee late on Sunday, or early Monday, a hotel room is a necessity.  Taking the ticket to the office the next business day and receiving the check, we will go to Bank of America and establish an account.  First and foremost are the cashier checks - One to Metro and one to SI's church. (10% to both) The personalized checks are next - Immediate Family - C, T, E, J/B, SJ, B, (Mock), and me;  Isham; Additional Family is next - Meltons-W/N, N, C, BJ, R; M;  Jones- A, T;  Griffin-L, C/A, C.  Groups-Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, Pay It Forward, and Heart to Heart all have designated amounts. Close Friends - VH; KD; D/HS, M, A; Sayre; Wendy; (list will grow as needs arise)  Whew!  That is a lot of "thinking" this early. (Control Issues again)


I'm sitting beside the lit tree with dancing lights and a few ornaments. Memories are fun, especially of Tom and the boys. I have to smile. It seems faded or oblique at times; and yet, it is so "touchable" too.


Anticipation is revitalizing. I am content with my life at this point in time, for the most part. A few things are about to change - I can feel it. GOD IS UP TO SOMETHING and that is exciting. I like to stand back and watch how He works. It is amazing, yet so simple. Complex, and easy.

My little Wiener has joined me on the couch.  She misses me when I leave the bed.  She has to come find me.  Curled up in her "blankie", warm once more beside "her" provider just as I  like to do with my Provider.  She has been such a boost and example for me.  She is a walking example of how I should look to my Father - Total Trust.  She doesn't have a problem letting me know what she needs and she fully expects me to provide it.  Her look at me says she believes in me and, for the most part, she follows my directions with only an occasional lapse in judgement or distraction to the "bling" that is around her.  


With a gentle tug on her leash, I remind her to stay focused on what she is supposedly doing and her attention is directed once more to important things. Why does she get distracted?  Inquisitive? Exploring? or Just plain deluded?  Can't say for sure.  But she has learned it's best to be beside me and she gets a lot more rewards doing what is on the agenda than what looks more interesting at the time.  (She is barely visible in this picture)


It's a good thing God has more patience with me than I do with her.

WHY?

Someone recently asked me why I write my on-line blog and lay my life out for all to read. In retrospect, I think it's because my life is an open book and so many friends want to know what is happening with me in "O-town."

Today I had lunch with two of my sons, Julie and the girls. It was "someone's" birthday celebration. The Cheesecake Factory was the restaurant de jour. We were supposed to meet at 11:30, I misunderstood and thought 12:30, so we finally ended up there around one o'clock. I'm not usually late for any type of "get together" but I really missed it today. We ate, we celebrated, and we ended up with a piece of "Red Velvet Cheesecake." It was EXTREMELY, over the top sweet, but I drank cappuccino with mine and it wasn't too bad. I could not have eaten a whole piece by myself, but the 5 of us got rid of it easily.

This is a pic of the cake, with a candle.  The group that sang did a nice job and "he" blew out the candle. We're going to see the new 3-D movie tomorrow night. That will be fun too. It's always great with family no matter how many of us get together.

Kinz, who will be 15 soon, scared me when she said she is getting her learner's permit. I hope she is talking about an educational experience and is not talking about her "driving permit." That is really scary. She is not allowed to date until she is at least 27. Her dad is already "accumulating trophies" that he is going to use to make sure the "prospective" date thinks he is an award winning marksman. I said cleaning the shotgun when the date arrives would probably be enough warning. The trophies are a "little over the top," to say the least.

Did you know that the State of FL now allows people to go "on-line" and take the driving test. Part of the over-all experience is being scared to death, shaking, and almost throwing up at the Driver's Department. How can they get a "fully total" experience if they do it on line. It's just NOT RIGHT!!! (my humble opinion) I don't know why they didn't ask me.