So, there were no games today. At first the league was going to move them to another field and hope to get in at least one game. There was no such luck though. The storms moved in and the games were out. So now we are going to be making them up during the week. I am happy that they didn't play two games today. I was very unsure how my 6 year old was going to handle that....as long as we are at one game a day, he's good. So is Momma. I know the time is coming for those doubleheaders, but he is still my baby! I want to keep him young! :)
I just got off the phone awhile ago with my oldest and dearest friend. Regina has been a huge part of my life since 10th grade. That's a long time, so don't even ask the years! Let's just say we dressed really funny then and had big hair! Words can not begin to describe what she means to me. In fact, there are no words to describe our friendship or her. God has blessed me with her. When I called her crying because my Mom had just told me that her and Dad were getting divorced, she was there. I spent the night with her and Danielle and they barked like dogs to make me laugh.
A little background on us. Her and I met through a mutual friend. The three of us did everything together it seemed. Of course in the beginning there was a bit of jealousy between us. I didn't care a whole lot for her and vice versa. The mutual friend was the glue that held us together. Her and I got over that. So much so that over the next two years in high school our friendship grew. We were roommates in college...and the friendship has deepened to this day. We have so many memories that no size book could hold them in.
We don't get to see each other very often and that is putting it lightly. In fact it's been a year since I've seen her. (It doesn't help that she lives in Hawaii right now!!) She is coming back to our hometown in September and I am counting the days. I miss her so much. Tonight I was talking on the phone with her. She is having a rough time and I so wanted to be there and just hug her. Tell her it's going to be okay. Tell her that I love her and will be there for her. I wanted to be that barking dog for her tonight. For now, though, words alone are going to have to do it.
G, I love you. You are my best friend and I miss you like crazy! It will be okay and I'm here for you, even with our crazy time distance. You are a strong amazing woman and an awesome Mother. That someone doesn't appreciate all that you do and it's wrong. I'm praying for you girl!!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Rain, Rain Go Away
I have a question. First off ,don't get me wrong, I enjoy the rain. There is nothing like a wonderful thunderstorm and a slow rain at night. I adore sitting on my patio and watching the sky light up. My question is this. Why for the past few weeks have the storm clouds waited to roll in until Saturday and Sundays?? There are 5 days in the work week that it could rain on. Yes I know it has...but the heavy rains have been on my Saturdays!!
So the doubleheader ballgames that are scheduled for today are very iffy. Good & bad to that. I don't really know how my 6 year old is going to play two games today. That's a lot of baseball for 6 year olds. A few of the other 'baseball Mom's' and I were chatting about it at practice and saying the same thing. There is a 2 hr delay between the games. So one, wants to head down the McDonald's play place. That is great, really it is. I'd be all for it...any other day. I'm sure the boys would have a blast. But after a game and running and chasing on those slides and tubes, would they have the energy and the patience to play another game?
Today will be and interesting one that is one thing I am sure of!
Thinking of this in afterthought. I'm not being ungrateful of the weather. I know that we have been blessed here compared to the Midwest that is flooding. My thoughts and prayers go out to those towns and families effected.
So the doubleheader ballgames that are scheduled for today are very iffy. Good & bad to that. I don't really know how my 6 year old is going to play two games today. That's a lot of baseball for 6 year olds. A few of the other 'baseball Mom's' and I were chatting about it at practice and saying the same thing. There is a 2 hr delay between the games. So one, wants to head down the McDonald's play place. That is great, really it is. I'd be all for it...any other day. I'm sure the boys would have a blast. But after a game and running and chasing on those slides and tubes, would they have the energy and the patience to play another game?
Today will be and interesting one that is one thing I am sure of!
Thinking of this in afterthought. I'm not being ungrateful of the weather. I know that we have been blessed here compared to the Midwest that is flooding. My thoughts and prayers go out to those towns and families effected.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
A chuckle for the day..
You know it's a slow day at work when...you get the best chuckle out of someone attempting to exit the office by entering the closet!!
I work in an engineering office. Not a whole lot of visitors are in here. It never fails though...someone also tries to go out a door they did not come in. I try to direct them, but either they are not listening or I catch them too late.
It has been a good end to a day. Not the laughing at someone else's expense. It's been a rough day. Starting off the traffic in was horrible this morning. I was not only late, but so was the other lady. Then I took a big slip in the office. One foot went one way the other went the other way, my arm to catch held on to a chair that took off!! It was a sight. I'm okay...but it was a trip! Then I forgot my lunch and went to get something out and realized I had no cash! The afternoon has gone by without too many incidents. Just glad that it's over!
A co-worker and I were just giggling over it. Maybe that's because it's 10 til 5 and we are ready to get out the door? Maybe it's because it's such a common mistake. Who knows, but it has made this wacky day end good. It's 5:00!!
I work in an engineering office. Not a whole lot of visitors are in here. It never fails though...someone also tries to go out a door they did not come in. I try to direct them, but either they are not listening or I catch them too late.
It has been a good end to a day. Not the laughing at someone else's expense. It's been a rough day. Starting off the traffic in was horrible this morning. I was not only late, but so was the other lady. Then I took a big slip in the office. One foot went one way the other went the other way, my arm to catch held on to a chair that took off!! It was a sight. I'm okay...but it was a trip! Then I forgot my lunch and went to get something out and realized I had no cash! The afternoon has gone by without too many incidents. Just glad that it's over!
A co-worker and I were just giggling over it. Maybe that's because it's 10 til 5 and we are ready to get out the door? Maybe it's because it's such a common mistake. Who knows, but it has made this wacky day end good. It's 5:00!!
Monday, June 23, 2008
That's what Friends are for
I have an amazing friend. This woman used to live up the street from me. Her daughter and my son are the same age and became such good friends. When I was going thru my divorce this woman was right there with me. Holding my hand, shaking her head with me and joining me in celebration. We have both moved from that street and don't see each other as often as I would like..but I got to spend Sunday afternoon/evening with her. While the kids played her and I sat and chatted.
Christian people was the topic. We are dumbfounded as to how people who call themselves Christians...can talk the talk, but not walk the walk. Why is that?
Matthew 23:28 says this 'In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.'
We’re not to be like the Pharisees: ‘On the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy’
Now I know that every Christian is a hypocrite to some extent. We are not perfect. Only One is. But our talk led us wondering...how can someone who talks the talk...look at someone they love and lie straight-faced to them? Bold is what I call it. Not only once did he do it...but many times over, for at least a month was that bold to my face. Telling one woman in one state one thing, and another woman in another state another. This man sits each week in front of a church as one of their worship leaders. How is that possible??
Now, I've forgiven this man. But after forgiving him, I felt God telling me to pray harder for him. He claimed to me in an email last week that he is changing. But I heard that same story from him when he and I first started dating last August. He was coming off of his divorce at that. He told me that he was changing and was not going to let his past define him. Well..funny thing is....he said that exact phrase to me last week in an email. How is that? He is letting his past repeat!!
I feel sorry for this woman that he is getting married to. I tried to tell her what he was doing after I found out. It is one of two things...either she knew and really didn't care. Or she had no idea and like many woman thinks that she can change him. I'm sure he is telling her the same story he told me...but using me and his ex-wife as the example. Well guess what...if two people are saying the same things about you. Chances are the 2 are right and the other is wrong. Sad really. But the one who I really worry for is his daughter. She is an amazing child.
All I can continue to do is pray for this man as a friend. I can only pray that he is not jumping into a marriage to try to 'right the wrongs'. Something else he told me last week, and from our relationship I know, is that he wants to please his family. How can he get out of it now? As Michelle put it, "He's on a train that he can't jump off.'
Christian people was the topic. We are dumbfounded as to how people who call themselves Christians...can talk the talk, but not walk the walk. Why is that?
Matthew 23:28 says this 'In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.'
We’re not to be like the Pharisees: ‘On the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy’
Now I know that every Christian is a hypocrite to some extent. We are not perfect. Only One is. But our talk led us wondering...how can someone who talks the talk...look at someone they love and lie straight-faced to them? Bold is what I call it. Not only once did he do it...but many times over, for at least a month was that bold to my face. Telling one woman in one state one thing, and another woman in another state another. This man sits each week in front of a church as one of their worship leaders. How is that possible??
Now, I've forgiven this man. But after forgiving him, I felt God telling me to pray harder for him. He claimed to me in an email last week that he is changing. But I heard that same story from him when he and I first started dating last August. He was coming off of his divorce at that. He told me that he was changing and was not going to let his past define him. Well..funny thing is....he said that exact phrase to me last week in an email. How is that? He is letting his past repeat!!
I feel sorry for this woman that he is getting married to. I tried to tell her what he was doing after I found out. It is one of two things...either she knew and really didn't care. Or she had no idea and like many woman thinks that she can change him. I'm sure he is telling her the same story he told me...but using me and his ex-wife as the example. Well guess what...if two people are saying the same things about you. Chances are the 2 are right and the other is wrong. Sad really. But the one who I really worry for is his daughter. She is an amazing child.
All I can continue to do is pray for this man as a friend. I can only pray that he is not jumping into a marriage to try to 'right the wrongs'. Something else he told me last week, and from our relationship I know, is that he wants to please his family. How can he get out of it now? As Michelle put it, "He's on a train that he can't jump off.'
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Happiness
I'm happy today. More happy than I've been in a long time I think. I had a great time last night with an old friend that I've not see in awhile. We had a great time.
Today was my normal summer Saturday routine. Logan had a ball game this afternoon. He's doing so much better. We are going to work with his batting this week. That is where he needs some improvement. His catching & throwing are coming along really well. Hard to believe I've got a ball player already! He's already for his doubleheader next week.
After the game and lunch it was off to the pool for us. They are both fish. I take turns sunning and swimming. More sunning today....because I was having a very nice conversation with someone. This guy and I have been talking for awhile. He makes me smile and makes me laugh. I'm taking it all as it comes though. God puts people in your life for a reason. I've finally learned to give it all over to Him. Control issue is a whole other post for me! But I'm excited to see where or if this proceeds any farther.
Today was my normal summer Saturday routine. Logan had a ball game this afternoon. He's doing so much better. We are going to work with his batting this week. That is where he needs some improvement. His catching & throwing are coming along really well. Hard to believe I've got a ball player already! He's already for his doubleheader next week.
After the game and lunch it was off to the pool for us. They are both fish. I take turns sunning and swimming. More sunning today....because I was having a very nice conversation with someone. This guy and I have been talking for awhile. He makes me smile and makes me laugh. I'm taking it all as it comes though. God puts people in your life for a reason. I've finally learned to give it all over to Him. Control issue is a whole other post for me! But I'm excited to see where or if this proceeds any farther.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Truth
The truth will set you free right? I had a few conversations with an old friend today. He tried to justify the way he has acted in the past. Funny thing is I saw through it. I care for this person. He was a very good friend...but somehow he has become lost in the past few months. He has spent his energy on trying to please everyone but himself. He is choosing to do things that his family wants him to do..knowing that it will not make him happy in the long run. But he is trying to convince himself of it.
Why do people do that? Why do they spend all of their energy on that? Is that God's plan for him? To have him pleasing others without a care to himself? It speaks volumes on him. That is a good person. I admit that...he is a good person. It is in there. His actions the past few months haven't shown that though.
In not so many words he doesn't want to talk to me, but yet he continues to. He said that he doesn't want to be reminded of the past..yet he still does. I will continue to do what I have done..be there for him.
As a friend what can I do? Be there to support him? I tried supporting him before by being honest. I don't lie. I don't sugarcoat anything. What is the purpose of that? It only hurts the other party more in the long run. I ask for honesty and expect it.
I can only continue to pray that God helps this friend. To let him see that there are ways out of this problem. To ask God to give this man peace finally. To have God show him that he needs to live his life on his own for awhile..not cling to the next best thing...to not settle because it pleases others. To not feel pressure like I know he does. He doesn't think I know him ...but I do. I am usually a good 'read' of others. I saw him break down the night before he left from stress. I saw the real him that night. What I talked to today is not that man.
Why do people do that? Why do they spend all of their energy on that? Is that God's plan for him? To have him pleasing others without a care to himself? It speaks volumes on him. That is a good person. I admit that...he is a good person. It is in there. His actions the past few months haven't shown that though.
In not so many words he doesn't want to talk to me, but yet he continues to. He said that he doesn't want to be reminded of the past..yet he still does. I will continue to do what I have done..be there for him.
As a friend what can I do? Be there to support him? I tried supporting him before by being honest. I don't lie. I don't sugarcoat anything. What is the purpose of that? It only hurts the other party more in the long run. I ask for honesty and expect it.
I can only continue to pray that God helps this friend. To let him see that there are ways out of this problem. To ask God to give this man peace finally. To have God show him that he needs to live his life on his own for awhile..not cling to the next best thing...to not settle because it pleases others. To not feel pressure like I know he does. He doesn't think I know him ...but I do. I am usually a good 'read' of others. I saw him break down the night before he left from stress. I saw the real him that night. What I talked to today is not that man.
Baseball!
Saturday was Logan's first game in coach pitch.He did really amazing! I was so proud of him. At 6 years old their attention span is not the greatest, but I was impressed. He kept on asking on Friday night, "I have a game tomorrow right?'. First thing he said Saturday morning was, "When is my game?". So we did put cleats and uniform on early and headed down to the field.
My Mom and sister ended up driving out from WV to see his first
game also. Which was a surprise for the boys and I. My Mom is in WV visiting. She lives in Savannah. Considering that both of them have played softball for years..they had plenty of advice to give this basketball playing Mom.Besides the heat, Wyatt had his own adventure..he lost a tooth!!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Happy Father's Day!
I have been blessed to have two Fathers in my life. I have my Dad and I have a step dad.
My Dad is amazing. He makes me laugh. He has worked hard all his life. He lost his Dad in a coal mine accident when he was only 15. He then worked hard to help raise his 3 brothers. He started working in the mines a few short days after graduating high school. He worked hard and gave us kids a very good home. I was so happy to see him retire a few years ago. Even though he has a small farm that keeps him more than busy...the daily grind of the mine work is done. He's not always been the most involved Father. But it seems as I've gotten older that has changed. One of my best memories of my Dad is playing Monopoly with him. He loves to play board games. He gets SO into that game! We laugh and say that we don't want to play with him, but we give in. It's such a fun time.
My 'other' Dad...my Step-Dad is a wonderful man. He married my Mom when I was a senior in high school. So he has been around for awhile. He's the complete opposite of my real Dad, but I love him just the same. He treats me, and always has, like his own daughter. He is a Grandfather to the boys just the same. I love watching WVU football games with him. He was a principal for many years and now has gone back to teaching. I enjoy sitting and hearing some of the stories he has to tell. He is an awesome story teller. I could sit around for hours and listen to them. The boys have come to love his stories too.
I'm am so lucky. It's taken me awhile to realize this, but I truly am.
So Dad & Dave...Happy Father's Day. I thank you for always being there for me. I love you both very much!!
My Dad is amazing. He makes me laugh. He has worked hard all his life. He lost his Dad in a coal mine accident when he was only 15. He then worked hard to help raise his 3 brothers. He started working in the mines a few short days after graduating high school. He worked hard and gave us kids a very good home. I was so happy to see him retire a few years ago. Even though he has a small farm that keeps him more than busy...the daily grind of the mine work is done. He's not always been the most involved Father. But it seems as I've gotten older that has changed. One of my best memories of my Dad is playing Monopoly with him. He loves to play board games. He gets SO into that game! We laugh and say that we don't want to play with him, but we give in. It's such a fun time.
My 'other' Dad...my Step-Dad is a wonderful man. He married my Mom when I was a senior in high school. So he has been around for awhile. He's the complete opposite of my real Dad, but I love him just the same. He treats me, and always has, like his own daughter. He is a Grandfather to the boys just the same. I love watching WVU football games with him. He was a principal for many years and now has gone back to teaching. I enjoy sitting and hearing some of the stories he has to tell. He is an awesome story teller. I could sit around for hours and listen to them. The boys have come to love his stories too.
I'm am so lucky. It's taken me awhile to realize this, but I truly am.
So Dad & Dave...Happy Father's Day. I thank you for always being there for me. I love you both very much!!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Amazing Video
I received this in an email. Read the story below then watch the video. What an amazing video. Be prepared for some tears!
The father who, despite having a heart condition, says 'Yes'. They went on to complete the marathon together. Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always
saying 'Yes' to his son's request of going through the race together.
One day, the son asked his father, 'Dad, let's join the Ironman together.'
To which, his father said 'Yes' to.
For those who didn't know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever.
The race encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4
mile (3.86 kilometer) ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile (180.2kilometer) bike
ride, and ending with a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometer)marathon along
the coast of the Big Island .
Father and son went on to complete the race together
A son asked his father, 'Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?'
The father who, despite having a heart condition, says 'Yes'. They went on to complete the marathon together. Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always
saying 'Yes' to his son's request of going through the race together.
One day, the son asked his father, 'Dad, let's join the Ironman together.'
To which, his father said 'Yes' to.
For those who didn't know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever.
The race encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4
mile (3.86 kilometer) ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile (180.2kilometer) bike
ride, and ending with a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometer)marathon along
the coast of the Big Island .
Father and son went on to complete the race together
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Happy Birthday Wyatt!!
It is so hard to believe that my baby boy is 9 today! He has gone from a chubby baby to a handsome young man. He is my 'little man'. For his young age he is so compassionate. He cares deeply about his friends and family. He is always thinking about the other person. Not to say that he doesn't think of himself sometimes!
Academically, he is extremely smart. He is a lover of books. Wyatt is also an amazing brother. To watch him interact with his younger brother is a sight. They are each other's best friend.
Wyatt is already deeply rooted in his faith. To listen to him pray is an awesome thing! I'm amazed by it. He is already committed to his daily devotions and readings.
It seems like yesterday that he was born. I was overdue and had to be induced. I had been in early labor at 35 weeks, but they held him off. Knowing Wyatt now, I'm sure he just decided he would stay in until he was kicked out! When I first laid eyes on him, I couldn't believe it. There was this chubby baby, with a patch of flaming red hair and lungs wailing!! And he was a big baby! I was lucky enough to have my sister in the delivery room with me. I was living in California at the time and she had planned to be there after he was born. Well I was still pregnant when she got there and the next day I had him. So it was very special for many reasons.
Happy Birthday Wyatt! I am so proud of you!!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Sunday, June 1, 2008
What a Day!
What an amazing day at Church today! Four Corners is all about taking your next 'bold step'. It was unlike anything I've ever experienced in church.
It was titled Road Trip. According to where you lived in the suburbs, families from the church opened their hearts and their homes to others. Everyone had their 'Road Trip' tshirts, met at the certain designated homes and just enjoyed the fellowship. It was a bold step for me. I'm not a shy person, but when it came to this it was hard for me. It was stepping out of my box and into the unknown.
I have attended Four Corners for about 9 months now. I talk to others in church but nothing out of the ordinary, but that is all changing. I've signed up for a Life Group (similar to Bible Studies) and then today. It really gave me a chance to get to know others in a different setting. In the Bible and even in some religions today, they didn't meet in a church building. The met in homes. Where 'two or three are gathered'.
Four Corners is an amazing home. My children love to attend there(so do I!). They are growing in their faith every day just as I am. Four Corners has been the catalyst for that. It is Church unlike any other!
It was titled Road Trip. According to where you lived in the suburbs, families from the church opened their hearts and their homes to others. Everyone had their 'Road Trip' tshirts, met at the certain designated homes and just enjoyed the fellowship. It was a bold step for me. I'm not a shy person, but when it came to this it was hard for me. It was stepping out of my box and into the unknown.
I have attended Four Corners for about 9 months now. I talk to others in church but nothing out of the ordinary, but that is all changing. I've signed up for a Life Group (similar to Bible Studies) and then today. It really gave me a chance to get to know others in a different setting. In the Bible and even in some religions today, they didn't meet in a church building. The met in homes. Where 'two or three are gathered'.
Four Corners is an amazing home. My children love to attend there(so do I!). They are growing in their faith every day just as I am. Four Corners has been the catalyst for that. It is Church unlike any other!
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