As I get my day started here in the flower shop, I try to spend a few minutes each morning to read my email's and to see what my friends topics are on their blogs. I enjoy reading Mike from the Pines blog. I have enjoyed his feast on many occasions.
This morning his blog caught my eye when I seen the words ...........
BALL STATE. As many of you know my oldest daughter Sarah is a graduate of Ball State. Sarah holds a double major in Science.
I can still remember the day I loaded up the Expedition and headed north. Sarah was in Mysch Hall, top floor last door on your left. I remember most everything of moving that day. Standing out in the court yard waiting your turn for a cart to load up the heavy stuff. Unpacking all the clothes and hanging them up trying not to let my tears be seen. Sarah was so excited--she was ready for collage-- she had been since the middle of her senior year of high school. As we finished up and she walked us out a million things was running through my head, Sarah don't forget to do this and remember you have to get this done, and make sure you do this.....MOM!!! I know I have made a list of all the things that I have to do for the next few days--I'll be fine. Sarah was beaming grinning ear to ear. Pulling out of the parking lot Sarah blew me a kiss and patted her heart and said , "I love ya ma." As I laid in bed that night I wondered what Sarah was doing, about 12:30am the phone rang......Hey Mom, was you sleeping? I love Ball State and I don't think I will ever come home.....Sarah never came home for 6 weeks. I was broken hearted but it was good for both of us. The counselors will tell you that if the students won't go home for a few weeks it will make the adjustment easier. Sarah and I talked at least 2/3 times a day. In the design room at the shop I still have the Ball State map and all of her schedules still up on the wall. There is also a banner hanging out front.
So to Mike...life will change and home will never be the same... there will be days that you'll want to turn off the grill and head north. GO CARDS...
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Preachers sermon....
Sunday is suppose to be a day of rest, at least that's how the Bible reads...Sunday is also suppose to be a day to re-charge your battery for the coming week. To sing his (Jesus) praises, lift up your hand in praise for the things that you have been blessed with and to hear uplifting words so that you can get through another week and be able to deal with what is placed on your plate.
There has been a lot of tension in my church for the past month. It's all because our pastor believes that the Watch Dog protesters do no wrong. The protesters have abused our church and taken advantage of the building and the congregation on more than one occasion ( I could give you examples but I'm not). The church members that live in and around Uniontown know what really goes on. We have seen things with our own eyes and heard things with our own ears. Our pastor lives in Louisville and most of the time he only spends 4 hours a week in our community.....
A good pastor is not suppose to take sides. He's not suppose to divide his flock into two groups. I also believe he shouldn't use the pulpit for degrading certain members or use it as a platform to gain votes for the upcoming vote. Our pastor has become lost in his own little world.
Would he have preached and spoke as he did yesterday if Jesus had been setting in the pew? My church is small and we are all very close to each other but the past few weeks the pastor has made ripples and after yesterdays so called sermon a few people walked out saying they wouldn't be back until the pastor is gone. Me--I'll out last him and I've given him my opinion at least twice (after comments were made about Thomas) in the past few weeks. I pray for my pastor that Jesus will show him the path that he needs to be going down and for wisdom to see outside of the box that he is in. I ask that as you read this that you will also lift up my church in prayer.........
There has been a lot of tension in my church for the past month. It's all because our pastor believes that the Watch Dog protesters do no wrong. The protesters have abused our church and taken advantage of the building and the congregation on more than one occasion ( I could give you examples but I'm not). The church members that live in and around Uniontown know what really goes on. We have seen things with our own eyes and heard things with our own ears. Our pastor lives in Louisville and most of the time he only spends 4 hours a week in our community.....
A good pastor is not suppose to take sides. He's not suppose to divide his flock into two groups. I also believe he shouldn't use the pulpit for degrading certain members or use it as a platform to gain votes for the upcoming vote. Our pastor has become lost in his own little world.
Would he have preached and spoke as he did yesterday if Jesus had been setting in the pew? My church is small and we are all very close to each other but the past few weeks the pastor has made ripples and after yesterdays so called sermon a few people walked out saying they wouldn't be back until the pastor is gone. Me--I'll out last him and I've given him my opinion at least twice (after comments were made about Thomas) in the past few weeks. I pray for my pastor that Jesus will show him the path that he needs to be going down and for wisdom to see outside of the box that he is in. I ask that as you read this that you will also lift up my church in prayer.........
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
24 years ago today
Today is Sandra's birthday.....I took a birthday cake to her office and surprised her this morning....She called me while I was on my way and ask why I hadn't called her yet, have you forgotten what you did 24 years ago today??? No, Sandra, you never forget stuff like that.
Sandra came 18 days late and she wasn't your normal delivery. The nurses went as far as to put me on an elevator to get Sandra to turn.
I let them know they were wasting their time-- she was stuck.....they had a surgeon on stand by out in the hall and it took two doctors for the delivery and if I remember there was five nurses. But--I delivered her all 7lbs and 6oz., 22 inches long at 12:21pm on a hot Sunday afternoon.
I wanted a finger and toe count as soon as possible and as the nurse laid her on my chest she stated that she was perfect and beautiful!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY...Sandra Denise
Sandra came 18 days late and she wasn't your normal delivery. The nurses went as far as to put me on an elevator to get Sandra to turn.
I let them know they were wasting their time-- she was stuck.....they had a surgeon on stand by out in the hall and it took two doctors for the delivery and if I remember there was five nurses. But--I delivered her all 7lbs and 6oz., 22 inches long at 12:21pm on a hot Sunday afternoon.
I wanted a finger and toe count as soon as possible and as the nurse laid her on my chest she stated that she was perfect and beautiful!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY...Sandra Denise
Monday, August 11, 2008
Indiana State Fair
Thomas and I spent Sunday at the Indiana State Fair. We couldn't have chosen a better day to go and the weather was perfect. The news was saying last night that it might have been a record crowd. Yes, there was a ton of people, but Thomas and I had no problems enjoying our selves.
We made it through the buildings and some of the barns.
I think I was beaming when I entered the building with the logo......
"Ball State" Inside this building is the Orchid display. These orchids were amazing. I would have liked to clip a few blooms and bring them home for some of my arrangements.
We stopped at Cheeseburger Paradise for supper and we had a great meal. They had opened the doors that leads to the patio dinning which made one great big room and with a light breeze coming through made our evening meal that much better. I told Thomas all we need now is a view of the ocean. He stated yes and a two week vacation on the beach....
We made it through the buildings and some of the barns.
I think I was beaming when I entered the building with the logo......
"Ball State" Inside this building is the Orchid display. These orchids were amazing. I would have liked to clip a few blooms and bring them home for some of my arrangements.
We stopped at Cheeseburger Paradise for supper and we had a great meal. They had opened the doors that leads to the patio dinning which made one great big room and with a light breeze coming through made our evening meal that much better. I told Thomas all we need now is a view of the ocean. He stated yes and a two week vacation on the beach....
Friday, August 8, 2008
Adventures at Shelley's
My puppies and I adventured to Shelley's house last evening for a photo session....Shelley got some really great pics but we're going to have to go back for more ....I think it's just an excuse by Shelley to play with the puppies again!!
Sgt. Major Bogie, Bella, BB and Annie love to ride in my big truck. Annie likes to to set on the console so that she has a good view.
I had all four in my arms as I walked up onto the porch. Perry came to the door and couldn't believe I had all four in my arms. We had been there less than five minutes when Shelley and Perry already had there favorite picked out and they both chose Bella.
I had ask Shelley to take some shots of their color pattern so that we could email them to a breeder in Tennessee. Angie (a breeder of Dachshunds)
has done extensive research on color and patterns. I wanted to be correct when I filled out their papers.
Polly and Carl came down for play time and they two picked Bella as their favorite. They like Shelley would have taken all four, but puppies are just like babies--they grow up.
We finally made our way home and got settled in and they were all asleep in no time. As they dozed off I thought I heard Belle bragging---"I was the favorite".
Sgt. Major Bogie, Bella, BB and Annie love to ride in my big truck. Annie likes to to set on the console so that she has a good view.
I had all four in my arms as I walked up onto the porch. Perry came to the door and couldn't believe I had all four in my arms. We had been there less than five minutes when Shelley and Perry already had there favorite picked out and they both chose Bella.
I had ask Shelley to take some shots of their color pattern so that we could email them to a breeder in Tennessee. Angie (a breeder of Dachshunds)
has done extensive research on color and patterns. I wanted to be correct when I filled out their papers.
Polly and Carl came down for play time and they two picked Bella as their favorite. They like Shelley would have taken all four, but puppies are just like babies--they grow up.
We finally made our way home and got settled in and they were all asleep in no time. As they dozed off I thought I heard Belle bragging---"I was the favorite".
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
You got a friend.....
The singer, "James Taylor" has always been a favorite of mine. He wrote a song back in the 70"s titled, "You Got A Friend". That song has stuck with me ever since I sung it at camp one year for talent show night.
Being a small business owner in a small town gets to be a challenge with the economy these days. Some days it's a struggle just to keep your chin above water. This week has been no exception, it's been a challenge.
I have been blessed with a couple of girlfriends that are angels and their friendship is priceless. One of my angles had a feeling she just had to call me. We spent better part of an hour and half on the phone just talking and her trying to lift my spirits. At one time she too owned a business so she knows what I go through. The next day she came into the store all bubbly bearing gifts. She states that these are pick me up gifts--guaranteed to make you smile. One of the gifts was a daily desk calendar with daily verses. The verse for that day was....
***If there is a lesson in life to be learned from a trying
experience, it is: Don't let the problems that are
out of your control get to you. Instead of panicking,
look at the humorous side. Every woman should
attempt to do this, no matter how stressed out she is.
We have to take life in stride, one step at a time. As
long as we can laugh and stop treating difficulties
as disasters, everything will be just fine.
Life has a way of placing things where they need to be on a day when you need them!!
Being a small business owner in a small town gets to be a challenge with the economy these days. Some days it's a struggle just to keep your chin above water. This week has been no exception, it's been a challenge.
I have been blessed with a couple of girlfriends that are angels and their friendship is priceless. One of my angles had a feeling she just had to call me. We spent better part of an hour and half on the phone just talking and her trying to lift my spirits. At one time she too owned a business so she knows what I go through. The next day she came into the store all bubbly bearing gifts. She states that these are pick me up gifts--guaranteed to make you smile. One of the gifts was a daily desk calendar with daily verses. The verse for that day was....
***If there is a lesson in life to be learned from a trying
experience, it is: Don't let the problems that are
out of your control get to you. Instead of panicking,
look at the humorous side. Every woman should
attempt to do this, no matter how stressed out she is.
We have to take life in stride, one step at a time. As
long as we can laugh and stop treating difficulties
as disasters, everything will be just fine.
Life has a way of placing things where they need to be on a day when you need them!!
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