Answer to Prayer...

My mom called the water company & explained to the lady that she had been diagnosed with metastatic cancer & my dad was disabled so they needed to get someone here quickly to help take care of them. She said well, it sounds like a hardship case. They are just going to charge a small fee on the bill each month. What people think they are going to do to harm us is turning into a blessing! Now we just have to deal with getting the sewer pipe buried.

After Sunday, It's Monday...

My Job...
This is my major prayer request for the day! I need to get another main job (guess you can tell from the other blogs) BUT in the meantime I need everyone to join together in prayer that my job will be blessed, there will be more business & I will have the right attitude, in spite of what she & her husband have done. I need God to send the right job to me. I look at the jobs listed & they are for manager of Dairy Queen, Subway, nursing & construction or other 'guy' related jobs.

My Family...
I'm praying for my family to be healed & delivered. I want to see my Mom & Dad back in church with ME. I believe God can direct them in the right direction. It is mainly a matter of my Dad going back to church. I also have a burden for my nephews: Ryan & Kyle. I want to see them healed, delivered & God restored in their lives.

Sunday Stuff...

I can't believe it's Sunday! I really haven't done anything this weekend OR have I?! I did talk to Jon Friday night & then work on my house Saturday for a while. Sunday is full with church & stuff at home - plus I went to Walmart. I got gas for $3.35!... good price!

Church was good (as usual). So many things were hot on what I have been saying lately. It was amazing. I have a major word for all of you that think I should be mad at Scott & be angry about everything he has done.

Ephesians 4:26-32... Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Little of the Latest...

My House...
Well not only did this person call the health department, they also notified our water company. Now they are questioning whether we should have 2-meters (which is going to cost alot of money) at our place since we have 2-residences here. I'm almost 101% sure it was my co worker's husband b/c he goes to coffee every AM with several men from all sorts of business types around town. I know this is retaliation b/c of what my dad said but 2-wrongs don't make a right! So... now you know a major reason I need another job... right?!

Guys...
Thursday the guy I like at church came up to me & was chatting with me b/c he wanted to borrow a CD from me. We talked for a small bit & it was cool. It's a start!... but I'm not putting all my eggs in one basket. I talked to Jon for about an hour & a half last night. He told me he had a dream about me the other day. He asked me if I think about him when I'm not with him ~ umm, duh!... like everyday! I told him that was a dumb question since I text him alot. Well it was good & I think we are getting closer to spending some time with each other.

Unpacking...
I worked on my living room today & moved the BIG rug towards the center of the room & moved a couple of end tables. I worked on my room a little bit too & unpacked a couple of boxes. It's just a matter of putting things in the right rooms - nonstop! I still have SO much unpacking to do. I just keep working on it the best I can & keep trying to get it all done. I think I will be unpacking for months!!!

D-Day...

Well, today is the day that everything will be finalized & done. I sort of have this feeling of what now?! I'm in limbo about everything & not sure how to feel. I guess I almost feel numb! I've been praying for a new job (haven't started applying yet) and God to do things for my future relationship. I'm really ready to move on. Sunday when I went to eat after church with friends, I admitted that I've been longing for a good relationship for about 2 years or more. I'm ready to have someone that loves me & wants to be with me! Ok, enough sappy stuff - off to the plant I go to see what I can sell today. I hope it's not too boring today.

Some of the Latest...

My House...

Well someone called the health department & they made a visit to my house yesterday. My sewer pipe isn't buried yet but is & has been connected to the 2nd septic tank. No sewer was ever on the ground. They have given us a violation for every box they can check on the form... sound fishy?! Well, guess what?! - the only way they could have come out is if someone called them! So we have 2 - suspects: 1 - the man I mentioned a while back that originally owned all the property out there OR 2 - the most likely, my coworker or her husband in retaliation against my dad. Remember I said that my dad said something about their daughter?! Well, she was going to write me up at work a couple of weeks ago & the paper disappeared at the end of last week... odd, huh?! I think they are the more likely candidate. So now - we are scrambling around to get it buried. As of right now, a group of men are coming out on Saturday from my mom's church to bury the line & work on it.

Scott...

Friday after we went to the attorney's office we went to 'our' house for me to get some more things. We had talked about me digging up the 3-crepe myrtles & taking them but he threw a fit saying he wanted to keep them or some (my dad had bought them). When I pulled in, they were dry, the place looked like an over grown dump & there was more trash outside (SEE PIC ABOVE). Well, we got everything loaded up & he left and my dad & I continued to dig up the plants. My dad dug up ALL 3 & took ALL of them. Before I even made it back to my side of the county, Scott was calling & calling me. I was on the phone w/Jon (another story) & he called me 7 or 8 times. He kept calling me all evening until 11:15. The next AM - same thing, calling me again & left a message that we discussed me taking 1 crepe myrtle, that's O-N-E & this is BS cuz he can't trust me, what else did I take (wait 'til they figure out what I did! - God forgive me). I never answered his calls or called him back (yes, I know - good for me!). I'm not going to let him bully me & carry on. So he calls me Monday AM at work & says that he figured he would corner me so I would talk to him. He said do you know you really pissed me off?! I really didn't say much but I did tell him they were all dying & needed watering after he was trying to tell me how he planted them, fertilized them, watered them, etc. I said no you didn't water them - they haven't been watered since I left! I had been watering them by filling bottles of water & pouring on them everyday or so b/c it was so hot. I told him the place looked like a trash pit & why did he take the sink out of the laundry room. See he wouldn't let me go in the house & when you see the pictures, you will know why. They have trashed the place inside (see below). In the end, we talked ok & it was almost like he was sad that this is it. It was an emotional conversation & when I hung up I was very tearful! We texted a little bit about nothing (jokes & a show we watch). It's really sad b/c he's ruined his life & I feel it will take years for him to get it back on track AND for him to get over this. He's not happy - NO matter what he says & tells people.

My Mom...

My mom's short-term disability ended a few weeks ago. As you know, she was approved to go back to work & work from home. However, she isn't back on board until 10/1. They have put in for her to receive disability for September BUT it's now kicked into her long-term so it's a whole other claim & paperwork has to be done for it to get filed & money to be paid. So my mom is asking for prayers for this all to go quickly & the money to come in soon b/c that would leave them with NO money for a month. She has a follow-up appointment with the oncologist on Wed, 9/24.

Last Days...

Just to let you know - my divorce will be final on Thursday, 9/25. I will expect the cakes, cards & party afterwards! =)

I really don't have to put up with his stupidity much longer... it's almost over & I can get on with my life (not like I've been waiting around to breathe or do things).

Friday Night & Lots of Lights...

Mom & I went to Walmart tonight to buy groceries & hang out. It was very eventful & as you can see... she zipped around the store! She was so excited to get to go buy what she wants & get out of the house. She said she felt like a normal person (even if it was for just a bit). She figured out that she hadn't been in Walmart since January. We had alot of fun but she gets tired from getting in & out of the vehicle. We went late so we didn't see anyone ~ thank God! I almost hate going to Walmart in Bastrop now ~ don't want to see him, his new family or anyone that will ask me questions. Sometimes I just go to Walmart in Austin after church to avoid seeing anyone.

Quick Note...

We go to the attorney's office this afternoon at 3:00 to sign our final papers to be filed & signed off by the judge next week. =) I'm sick of Scott calling me & yelling & cursing at me. Yesterday I just hung up on him & then didn't answer his call when he called back about 6-8 times. I've put up with his crap for years & I'm recouping from it all now ~ don't need it anymore.

After we finish at the attorney's office, we are going to our house for me to get some things. There is still alot of stuff out there & I'm getting a couple of lights, etc. I will let you know how it goes later... I gotta get to my main job & work for a couple of hours. I'm taking off early to run a couple of errands & then go to the attorney's office.

Later... things went ok at the attorney's office. He actually made himself look like a fool. The attorney was going over what he was getting & he said - I don't understand why the trash is listed. The attorney (being really nice & professional) said - I'm sorry (like he didn't understand him). Scott said that the 4-wheeler hasn't run but about an hour since his grandpa gave it to him. Well that was a lie - we used it on mowing jobs & had ridden it plenty of times around the place & on the road. He just looked like an idiot for not keeping it running ~ LOL! Anyway - we went to our house afterwards & my dad met us there. He has trashed the place beyond belief!!! The pictures are priceless & show his & her true colors. It's like they have NO value on what really & truly doesn't belong to them. It's sickening!

Hi-Tech Again & Feeling Yucky...

Just wanted to share with you that I'm feeling yucky today! I just want to go home & curl up in bed for a while. I think I might have to do that after I finish at my first job & skip the plant today. However, I have to see about coming back to town later to work my 2nd job in the evening. I'm not sure how I will do... will have to see how I feel.

I got my internet & phone working again yesterday. I'm back up & running at home. =) Thank goodness... it's awful when you don't have your own internet at home. Now what would we have done 15 years ago? I guess we would have called each other or written a letter.

New Details...

Well, I had to negotiate with him ~ AGAIN!!! I can't wait 'til it's all over... just a little longer. I'm mainly getting what I have (plus a few more things from the house) & about $100/month. Big joke, huh?! AND I was right - he did try to bring my new house into everything! BUT he can't touch it b/c it's legally NOT mine.

I worked late at the plant today, due to writing a BIG order. It was a really good day at the plant. =) We got several orders all day & then ended with the big one. I was really excited to get to meet my account & then to finally write a nice order.

Ok - well I really can't think of anything else, except thanks to everyone for praying for my phone call this evening. I'm still in need of a REAL job - soon so I can make it & pay my bills. I'm frustrated b/c I'm working the 2-jobs & I'm still not making it.

My mom just reminded me that everything the devil has stolen from me will be returned back to me in 100+ fold. I know God is good & has not let us down yet... look at my mom! What an awesome testimony!

Quick Update...

I can't believe it's Monday! The weekend went by SO fast... and I feel like I didn't have enough time for anything. Friday night I worked late & walked into a battle zone when I got home. Saturday I got busy on my house & got a few things done. There are pictures on the wall now (will post pics later). I think I have moved & removed boxes from one side of rooms to the other. I did actually empty some boxes in the middle of it all. I'm trying to get the last few boxes in the main rooms unpacked & get things in better order.

Church was great on Sunday. Our pastor's wife taught Sunday school & she spoke on 'the victim or the victor'. It was really good & really made you think about things & struggles in your life. Her focus was Jer. 29:11 & that God has a plan for you. I know this is true & that God has pulled me out of my situation to move me on in life.

Do you ever feel like you have a great service & then get bombarded with a bunch of negativity afterwards?! Well that is how I felt yesterday. I was trying to be positive but it just kept coming at me in every direction. It's ok - I'm just going to keep holding my head up high & try to keep plowing through life.

I hung out with my dad in the garage last night while he was working on his truck. I had gone to Sonic & got food & of coarse onion rings for him - he loves them. I got my mom a cherry limeade (actually got 2 cuz they had screwed up the order). Everyone was happy & I went to sleep late (as usual).

Hope everyone is ok after the storm... we got alot of wind & a little rain (not much). I still don't have internet or phone at home... just operating on cell phone. They are supposed to come out on Tuesday to finish fixing it.

Attitude...

I'm really trying to keep a good attitude but I'm sick of people telling me what I should be doing or what to do when they aren't walking in my shoes. Sometimes it's just TOO much when people don't know the whole situation. I could understand if they really knew the facts.

So this is the scripture I found to help me get thru all of this & have a good attitude... Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you [who are cruel in their attitude toward you]; bless and do not curse them.

To Flee or Not to Flee...

I hope everyone is fleeing or bunkering down for IKE. Please be safe & be careful! The traffic has been so heavy on Hwy 71 to Austin for the past couple of days. Yesterday all thru late last night was very busy. I watched several packs of ambulances in a row transporting patients to Austin or safer facilities, sometimes 6-8 of them at a time. I pray that these people & their families have peace with this situation and it doesn't affect their health in a bad way.

I'm here if anyone needs to come see me! I really don't have a spare bedroom but can figure out something in a hurry to get some sleeping arrangements. If need be, I can get to work & fix up a place for someone to sleep. I have a nice spare bathroom, plenty of coffee, clean towels, cable & internet (not sure if will keep it if it storms!). Just give me a call on my cell phone if you need to check-in... LOL.

Emergency Prayer...

The enemy is trying to attack me on my job (the main one) & with my dad. I do not receive anything going on! I'm going to continue to rebuke him & plead the blood over all the situations. I know God has a greater job for me - it's just a matter of finding it. Please let me know if you hear of anything... thanks! email me at gettingirl@aol.com

Great News!...

My mom just got word that she was approved to go back to work & work from home!!! God is a great God & never lets us down. He may seldom be early but He's never late. Thanks for your prayers.

Retaliation...

Well I think my supervisor at the plant is trying to retaliate against me b/c of what was said about her daughter. I believe she is trying to write me up again! I really think she wants me gone & is also trying to get rid of a couple of more people too. I'm not sure who is going to be left working at the plant once we are gone but she can keep on. I mainly trust in God to take care of me & protect my job(s). I need her shut down & nothing done about it. Please pray for this woman to be stopped in her tracks.

Negotiations...

Well here is the latest! Scott isn't going to keep the house so now he thinks he is free from giving me any settlement. I'm so sick of the arguing & back & forth! I went to see the attorney yesterday evening & we need to agree on something or he is going to have to withdraw from the case & we are going to have to hire our own attorney's. I talked to Scott for 30 minutes last night. Right now he wants to give me $6000 - joke, huh?!

I've been thinking about it & I'm going to ask him for 1/2 of our last settlement $'s. I'm really sick of thinking about it all & really want away from him. My stomach is upset & my head hurts from it all.

Just pray that we are able to negotiate & work it all out before the end of the week. We go on 9/19 to sign our final papers (if we can come to an agreement) & then it will all be finalized on 9/24. I will expect the cake & party that evening! ~ LOL =)

Church & Sunday...

My dad got my mom ready to go to her church Sunday AM (2nd week in a row he has taken her). It's ok for him to drop her off b/c she has lots of friends there & they see after her. She really wanted to go to church with me so when she left I didn't think she was going to go with me. However, I realized she had texted me when she left & said she would see how she felt when she got home.

Big Surprise! She went to church with me & I think it was wonderful for her. We have been having healing services & God has been moving & doing great things in people's lives. We had a 'healing' alter call. It was awesome!

I went home & took a much needed nap. =) I was tired after moving boxes & then maneuvering the wheelchair. I didn't get any pictures hung but it's ok - I will get it done.

Saturday Things...

This AM started with a funeral (which was very sad!). A 55-year old son of an elderly couple at church died Tuesday night. I don't think anyone knows why he passed away yet. It was really sad b/c first of all, it has to be hard to bury your children - especially unexpectedly.

Afterwards, I came home, ate & took a much needed LONG nap! I got up & got busy on my little place. It took me a while to get motivated but once I did - it's been NONSTOP! Gail came over & helped me haul boxes, etc from my parent's house while her hubby put my desk together. It's starting to look alot more homey & I have my dishes now & not just a 1/2 set of dishes. Oh, I have glasses too... LOL. It's great!!!

I will be hanging my pictures too (probably tomorrow since it's midnight now). I need to take a shower & wind down for tomorrow. Sunday is the one day I get to sleep in! I really shouldn't complain b/c I don't have church until 2:00. We have prayer at 1:30 so I like to go early but don't always make it. =( I seem to be running late ever since my mom was in the hospital. I know, it will all get better.

I know blessing are coming & that it's just a matter of time. I have to keep thanking God for it all & rejoicing for him bringing me out of bondage. I can't believe how I was living until now that I'm away from it all. Please pray for Scott to sell our place so that won't be a bad thing hanging over me. I don't need the foreclosure hanging over me.

Yesterday...

I was so tired from working on the 'beer joint' client all day at Go Figure! (I didn't work at the plant - only my 2nd job all day.) that I came home & took a nap. We are slow at the plant so besides my hours being cut to 30 hours a week, I was off on Friday (not much to do). I am very thankful for my 2nd job! I just need a decent full time job & then keep my 2nd job so I can make it. It's hard when you don't have $'s to buy groceries. I wanted to get some things done but all I did was start the washer & dry the stuff. I finally went to see my mom about 10:30 but was so tired I think I was falling asleep while she was talking. She is making detailed quilt blocks while held up in her hospital bed. I think it's going to be a really pretty quilt (not sure who is making the quilt top, etc.). I went to sleep late - knowing I had to get up early to go to a funeral. I will have to take more pictures of my house once I work on it this weekend.

Will it ever end?...

Well the guy at the bank finally got a hold of me today regarding the house note for the house Scott & I own. He was RUDE! It's time for the note to be renewed & nothing has been done about it for 3+ months now. When I talked to Scott, he was like - he can foreclose on it for all I care. I thought great! Just one more thing that will hang over my head.

So it hit me this evening... start praying for God to shut things down with his g/f so he will need to live in the house. Then he will work on it & either sell it or stay there. Hmm ~ is that a plan?! If he does let it go back, I have NO way to control it & it affects my credit.

Will I ever be rid of this guy? Now he wants to negotiate at the attorney's office b/c supposedly he will have nothing to pay me with if there is NO house. I told him that isn't my problem... right or wrong?! I'm so ready to move on!

Major Progress...

I took advantage of the day off & worked on my house sum - not alot. I could have done a lot more but didn't want to overdo it. I moved the computer into the office & made a temporary redneck desk, so now I'm hooked to the internet. I moved the boxes around in the dining room & went thru a few of them. I tried to organize some here & there but it's hard when there is SO much to do. I still need to get my boxes from my mom & dad's house in order to have my decorations & dishes.

Do you like my new chairs? I bought them for less than $17 each. I found them on craigslist & they were at a resale shop in Smithville (just down the highway from Bastrop). I'll be glad to get rid of the mobile home curtains in the rooms. So far, I've only changed out my bedroom curtains. I should cruise over to my parent's house & see if I can find the box/bag with my curtains in them.

Did I mention that with my cable & internet being hooked up that I have my home phone back?! Also, I put some 'fun pics' below. Check them out & I will try to add to them later.