Yesterday after Bible study I did some of my weekly errands then drove through Taco Bell for lunch since Drew wasn't able to meet me for lunch (something about having to work...yeah - whatever).
It had been quite a few months since I had Taco Bell.
I should have let that run continue.
Not sure if it was my taste buds or if the cooks had a bad day, but the taste was just so not good.
In the future, please, remind me to eat somewhere else!!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Hump Day
The community Bible study that I attend was today - for the first time I really enjoyed all of it - not just part of it. I go to a Bible study to make friends - to get encouragement - as well as to study what God has to say. This group is really strong in teaching people how to study the Word, but not so good in building relationships.
One lady in my group today said she thought they didn't really want relationships to form so the focus would be on the Bible.
Possibly.
And I can see how that point of view would be supported and enabled.
Just doesn't work for me a lot of the time.
Each we week we meet in small groups to go over the study questions, then we meet in a large group for lecture. (And by large group I mean about 300 ladies!) I usually feel very alone in large group. I have been known to skip out of it and get a start on my weekly errands. Our small group usually just dispersed - each their own way. Several have known each other for many, many years - they sit and talk. I'm sure they don't mean to leave me and the other new ladies out of the loop.
But today was different. Oh, we still all left the small group as usual, but a few ended up sitting next to me during lecture and I was able to have some great conversations with them.
So nice.
One lady is very interesting. She was missionary in Afghanistan for many years - has been back in the States about three years now. All her children are grown, but all are within a few hours drive as well as having some other family members in the state. She is just a lot of fun to visit with.
Just a nice morning!
One lady in my group today said she thought they didn't really want relationships to form so the focus would be on the Bible.
Possibly.
And I can see how that point of view would be supported and enabled.
Just doesn't work for me a lot of the time.
Each we week we meet in small groups to go over the study questions, then we meet in a large group for lecture. (And by large group I mean about 300 ladies!) I usually feel very alone in large group. I have been known to skip out of it and get a start on my weekly errands. Our small group usually just dispersed - each their own way. Several have known each other for many, many years - they sit and talk. I'm sure they don't mean to leave me and the other new ladies out of the loop.
But today was different. Oh, we still all left the small group as usual, but a few ended up sitting next to me during lecture and I was able to have some great conversations with them.
So nice.
One lady is very interesting. She was missionary in Afghanistan for many years - has been back in the States about three years now. All her children are grown, but all are within a few hours drive as well as having some other family members in the state. She is just a lot of fun to visit with.
Just a nice morning!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Being Left
Today I left my kids. And just walked away. In public.
Sort of.
Okay, not really.
They boys wanted to see the movie "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2". Knowing that I barley survived just hearing the first movie in this series play in the van, I really didn't want to see the second one.
By the time we left, Melissa decided she would go as well, so after I paid for the tickets, I just left.
But not too far - just a few doors down to the bookstore where I sat and read a book.
So nice.
I will say it felt a little disconcerting walking away from a public place and leaving my kids alone. With William being 14 and Melissa 12 (Ben's 10) some would say it's about time I gave the kids some breathing room!They did fine - at least according to each other's version of events - all behaved well.
Me? I'm just really glad I did not have to sit through that movie. And glad that my kids are growing up well.
Sort of.
Okay, not really.
They boys wanted to see the movie "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2". Knowing that I barley survived just hearing the first movie in this series play in the van, I really didn't want to see the second one.
By the time we left, Melissa decided she would go as well, so after I paid for the tickets, I just left.
But not too far - just a few doors down to the bookstore where I sat and read a book.
So nice.
I will say it felt a little disconcerting walking away from a public place and leaving my kids alone. With William being 14 and Melissa 12 (Ben's 10) some would say it's about time I gave the kids some breathing room!They did fine - at least according to each other's version of events - all behaved well.
Me? I'm just really glad I did not have to sit through that movie. And glad that my kids are growing up well.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Bigger Than Life
That, my friends, is a weed.
Quite a large one, I might add.
Apparently, Texas isn't the only place that does things big.
Monday, April 18, 2011
More Conversations With My Kids
Ben: You know, mom, in the olden days they use to race ferries.
Me: Race fairies? Really?
Ben: Yes, they really did.
Me: Race fairies? Are you sure?
Ben: Yep.
Me: Wait - you mean fairies like little people with wings or ferry boats?
Ben: Ferry boats!
Me: Yes, you're right! They did use to race ferry boats - not little people with wings because you know there's no such thing.
Ben: Yea, I know.
Me: Good.
Ben: So. Mom....are you ready to admit you're the tooth fairy?
Me: Um....
Sometimes he is just too smart for his own good!
Me: Race fairies? Really?
Ben: Yes, they really did.
Me: Race fairies? Are you sure?
Ben: Yep.
Me: Wait - you mean fairies like little people with wings or ferry boats?
Ben: Ferry boats!
Me: Yes, you're right! They did use to race ferry boats - not little people with wings because you know there's no such thing.
Ben: Yea, I know.
Me: Good.
Ben: So. Mom....are you ready to admit you're the tooth fairy?
Me: Um....
Sometimes he is just too smart for his own good!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Conversations
Melissa called from a friend's house this afternoon.
Me: Hello?
Melissa: Hey, Mom.
Me: Hey - how's it going?
Melissa: Good - are you home from church?
Me: You called the house phone which I answered, so yeah. We're home.
Melissa: Oh. Yeah. Okay.
Me: Hello?
Melissa: Hey, Mom.
Me: Hey - how's it going?
Melissa: Good - are you home from church?
Me: You called the house phone which I answered, so yeah. We're home.
Melissa: Oh. Yeah. Okay.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Money & Respect
Oh, I had many thoughts about the Great Budget Fight that went on last week. I do admire people who stand for what they believe in and fight for it. But not at other people's expense. Congress had eight months to protect military families.
But they did not. Instead they used us as pawns.
While my family can handle a half pay pay check, many of my fellow military friends can not.Many spent the week deep in worry and stress. My heart ached for the enlisted families - especially for those who's military member is deployed.
To be so far away from your family AND have to worry about money??? CRAZY!! Sheer craziness.
I'm not sure if you can tell me anything to change my belief that many in Congress used us as pawns. Eight months. That's plenty of time of putting your money where your mouth is - to show that you truely care and support our troops.
Now, we see what happens next. Later, this week they are to sign into law the new budget that they agreed upon late Friday night. Then we get to watch the fight over 2012's budget.
It's not going to be pretty, I feel.
We'll see if the military will be used as pawns again or given the respect the fighting men and women of the Armed Forces deserve.
But they did not. Instead they used us as pawns.
While my family can handle a half pay pay check, many of my fellow military friends can not.Many spent the week deep in worry and stress. My heart ached for the enlisted families - especially for those who's military member is deployed.
To be so far away from your family AND have to worry about money??? CRAZY!! Sheer craziness.
I'm not sure if you can tell me anything to change my belief that many in Congress used us as pawns. Eight months. That's plenty of time of putting your money where your mouth is - to show that you truely care and support our troops.
Now, we see what happens next. Later, this week they are to sign into law the new budget that they agreed upon late Friday night. Then we get to watch the fight over 2012's budget.
It's not going to be pretty, I feel.
We'll see if the military will be used as pawns again or given the respect the fighting men and women of the Armed Forces deserve.
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