I'm that gal who starts a journal, writes feverishly for about 10 days then forgets it. Then a few months later, starts the process all over. I like the feel and the smell of a new journal, I guess!
Not a whole lot new going on here. Work, sleep, work, sleep, work, shop, sleep. That's about how it goes. *sigh* I pray for the day when I can cut back or not work at all. I about have Mike convinced that life was better for him when I was not working and instead stayed at home MAKING a home. I'll just keep praying.
Easter was VERY nice. We had a nice dinner with Mike's family after church (with mostly MY family). The grandkids got the hang of easter egg hunting. Well, mostly. Chris was very upset when anyone tried to help him put anything in his basket. He wanted to put it on his head. Lynn did a great job picking up ALL the eggs.
I am finally at peace with my church situation. Either I'm going to teach my own material that I've put together, or I'm not going to teach at all. I would also like to get away from doing the music at all. I don't want to lead singing anymore. I don't hardly want to sing at all. It makes me kinda sad that I don't want to do anymore something that I have so loved all my life.
But, as I said, I'm at peace with my decision. I don't feel like my church is going to implode if I'm not there teaching the adult class. I will miss it. But either I'm going to grow or I'm going to put my energies somewhere else. I've felt for quite a while that I can't do both jobs. It's ironic that my pastor is trying to pass the worship leading stuff (well, it's more song leading) on to me so he can just be in the choir. Because he doesn't feel like he can do both jobs (worship leading and preaching) on Sunday mornings. But I can do two jobs: teaching Sunday School and leading worship.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Tagged!
Well, I just left Drea's blog, so here are 7 random things about me:
1. I would really like to go back to being a stay at home mom. I love working and earning "my own way" for the most part, but I miss having a "home." We don't really have one of those now.
2. As much as I love spending time with my grandkids, I like that they don't live with me (anymore!) so I can have me time!
3. I would like to be a high school biology teacher. If I ever go back to school, I don't think I'll get my master's and be a therapist, I'll go into teaching and be a science teacher!
4. I love being able to scrap again (back to #2 with no grandkids underfoot!). I spent too much $$ at the LSS this weekend and I'm dying to try some new stuff.
5. I am obsessed with the evangelical gender debate. I watch several blogs and read all the articles whenever I find them. Despite the fact that I attend a church where I am allowed to do whatever I'm gifted to do. It makes me sad that in some churches, the voices of women are not heard.
6. My son's coming for a visit next week!! And Mike is taking a vacation day which we may - or may not - spend with him and his girlfriend.
7. and finally....I got to spend some time this weekend with a very good friend of mine who has lost a BUNCH of weight. She looks so great. The next time she comes, we've decided to play "photographer." We're going to set up the lights and tripods and practice taking pictures and making each other look great. That's my last random thought. One thing that gives me more satisfaction than anything else is making someone feel beautiful. So many of us just can't see it that we need a little help. I like being that "help."
And I guess I won't tag anyone because I'm pretty sure Drea is the only person who reads this blog!
1. I would really like to go back to being a stay at home mom. I love working and earning "my own way" for the most part, but I miss having a "home." We don't really have one of those now.
2. As much as I love spending time with my grandkids, I like that they don't live with me (anymore!) so I can have me time!
3. I would like to be a high school biology teacher. If I ever go back to school, I don't think I'll get my master's and be a therapist, I'll go into teaching and be a science teacher!
4. I love being able to scrap again (back to #2 with no grandkids underfoot!). I spent too much $$ at the LSS this weekend and I'm dying to try some new stuff.
5. I am obsessed with the evangelical gender debate. I watch several blogs and read all the articles whenever I find them. Despite the fact that I attend a church where I am allowed to do whatever I'm gifted to do. It makes me sad that in some churches, the voices of women are not heard.
6. My son's coming for a visit next week!! And Mike is taking a vacation day which we may - or may not - spend with him and his girlfriend.
7. and finally....I got to spend some time this weekend with a very good friend of mine who has lost a BUNCH of weight. She looks so great. The next time she comes, we've decided to play "photographer." We're going to set up the lights and tripods and practice taking pictures and making each other look great. That's my last random thought. One thing that gives me more satisfaction than anything else is making someone feel beautiful. So many of us just can't see it that we need a little help. I like being that "help."
And I guess I won't tag anyone because I'm pretty sure Drea is the only person who reads this blog!
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