Obama Meets Joe the Plumber...

New Job...

I applied for a job in Bastrop at the electric company. It is right next to my main job. It would be a GOOD, full-time job. I'm hoping I hear something back about it since I do have customer service experience.

Last night at my 2nd job, my boss tells me that the other guy (who is only here a few months a year) will be coming in on Tues & Fri AM so there I go... there are my days off. She says he will be inputting all the data for the beer joint (remember she thinks I screwed it all up last time - not!).

I think this was the incentive I needed to find another job! & quickly! I'm really tired of going back & forth between the 2 of them & being someone's flunky 1/2 the time. I just can't take not knowing if I'm going to have a paycheck each week or not.

The VOTE...

I went to vote after my 1st job & before I went to my 2nd job today. I'm sorry - I cannot tell you who I voted for. I do not want to sway your vote in any way! I will tell you this... I voted for Terry Pickering for Sheriff. He is a good guy & I feel he will do a good job. Well he has to do a better job than the last guy - he's been to jail!!! ...but hey, Richard Hernandez can't be too bad of a guy... he has a BBQ joint in Elgin now, not that I would ever go there.

Well if you haven't gotten out & voted in the early election - I urge you to do so!!! You might even check the times... ours is open Thurs & Fri until 7 pm both days. If not, I BEG you to get out & vote for the GOOD, AMERICAN GUY on Tuesday, 11/4... thank you!!!

Burrrr...

Is it turning into FALL or WINTER?! It was SO windy yesterday that it made it really cold. Last night was the first night I have slept with my heater on. I didn't have it turned up very high but just enough to keep the chill out of the house. Now this AM it is COLD at Go Figure! & I can't find the heater - figures huh?!

I guess I need to post pictures of my jobs so you can see what I do ALL day (everyday!). My Boss, Kathy, at my 2nd job is like my older sister. While I was going thru all my tough times, she was always there to give me a BIG hug! She is the one with the 3-year old at the bottom of my page - Peter Pie! He's a real treat to have at work.

Be Ready...

Church was SO awesome today! My whole life I have heard (well at least the last 30 years)- Jesus is coming back soon to get his people. One of the first things our pastor said today was - church I have been very stirred for several days & you better be ready! Jesus is coming back soon to get His people & we don't have much time.

You see things in the news: the tsunamis (earthquakes in divers place), open sexuality (pornography, homosexuality, gay marriages), life threatening diseases (AIDS, cancer), people turning their back on God (denial of God & the Bible, cults, Scientology) and most of all unholiness (I can do a little of this or go here one time) and these are just a few signs of what is to come in the end. Our pastor said something VERY disturbing ~ if Jesus was to walk in while you were doing that or at that place would you be embarrassed?! If so, then don't go there & don't do that! It's going to take being different to make it thru the end times. You are a child of God so you can do it. Most preachers preach the Book of Revelation to scare you... it's there to prepare you! You might read a little to see the signs of the end times... their there in black & white.

The Fall...

My mom fell this AM sliding out of bed to her hover-round. She only went from the bed to the floor. She slides on a 'slider board' since she can't walk & basically can't stand. Her slider board slipped off the bed & she went down. She is ok but really sore now. She's requesting prayer b/c she is hurting in her neck, shoulder & arm from the jar. She was calling me to go help them this AM but I slept thru it. I was SO tired & I guess I was just in a really deep sleep.

Sunshine/Clouds...

One minute I feel the sunshine - the next I feel the cloud hanging over! I'm still trying to praise God no matter what. It's really hard at times. Today has been a month now that I have been divorced. =( Everyone says date God... well that's great but what about the loneliness & feeling of being left out & unloved?! What happened? Where did I go wrong? Did my family ever truly love me? Why me God? What does God want me to do now?

Sometimes I think my friends don't truly understand how I feel! It was 15 years of my life... what do you do when you've lost 'who you are' & most of your life?! So now my identity is... working 2-jobs & the only real thing I do is - go to church or walk over to my parent's house. Now that's living the big life!

I think I have cried every night this past week. Why?... I don't know! I'm truly happy God brought me out of the battle SAFELY!... I'm thankful to Him for my house!... being with my mom & dad! But I feel confused, out of place & just lost for what to do next - I know confusion is not of God! Well put my shoes on & tell me how you would feel?! I am just asking God for direction... please pray for God to guide me.

Phone Call...

Well guess who called me today?! Oh yeah... he did. Well, he called to tell me that he was going to bring me a check the next time he came to my parent's house. It was so weird b/c I was thinking about him this afternoon & wanted to call him to ask why he hadn't paid the last cable bill at our house. I decided I wouldn't b/c I didn't want to say anything out of anger. Plus, I wanted to see if he would mail my check this weekend & then if not I would call him on Monday or Tuesday. I know to only call him during the week while he is at work b/c his g/f will get MAD! Like I really care?! Well then he tells me he & my mom were texting this AM. He said they do that every now & then (I know it's not too often). We talked for a whole 18 minutes (seemed like 48). We talked about everything from work to the election to the weather. It was almost like he was lonely & really needed to talk (or maybe he realized he screwed up). My mom said he sounded lonely to her too.

Feeling of the Day...

Mom's Dr's Visit...

Mom went to the Oncologist (her main treating doctor) today. She said the visit went great! The doctor said her body is doing all the healing with minimal help from them (the estrogen suppressor & the bone infusions). He even said her bones are healing - it will just take time. He told her to imagine that she had been in a bad car accident & broken several bones. It takes time to recover from that sort of incident.

Monday...

Well, there is nothing like walking into work as the phone is ringing & then getting chewed out by your boss first thing! For some reason, she's saying that everything I did on Friday night was wrong. Now, this totally doesn't make sense b/c 1. my information would not have balanced with the daily totals if I had entered it wrong. 2. she's saying I didn't change the date on the inputs I did. Now I can believe that I didn't change the date on a few but not that I screwed it all up. I was changing the date first thing & then recording the transaction # so we would know the # for each day. My biggest question is why do we wait until the LAST minute to work on this crap & then have to jump through hoops to finish it & according to her ~ get NO sleep the night before?!

Frustration...

Have you ever felt SO irritated that everything that happens just makes it worse??!! Well that has been my day today. Sometimes I think the battle is worse on Sunday because it is church day.

I know it will all be ok - I have been reading the most awesome thing about Spiritual Warfare. It is talking about... 'cultivating the new seeds God has placed in your heart.' Before the seeds of revelation, love, faith and power can germinate, grow & produce fruit in your life, certain conditions must be met. You must nurture it through prayer, fasting, and special times of communion with God, to allow the Word to take root within you before you will begin to grow and become transformed into His image (II Cor. 3:18).

PS ~ If your picture isn't shown on my page as my friend, it's b/c I don't have a picture of you. Please email me your picture!!!

It's over...

Well another tax season is over! I'm tired but so glad it's over. I can't believe how many people wait until the last day to finish their taxes (or at least the last couple of days). I worked until 9:30 last night & late the 2-nights before. It was really crappy but it's a fun job!

My mom is finally done with her vacation - well hospital visit. I am going to get her & hopefully make it back in time to get ready for church (I don't think that should be a problem). I'm hoping she will be ok now. They are changing her antibiotic so she will get better since this is the 3rd bladder infection she has had. The antibiotics have been depleting her good enzymes, etc. so they are giving her one with pro-biotics to replenish what she needs.

Mom is in Hospital...

My dad had to take my mom to the hospital yesterday. She was having severe cramping in her colon area. The nurse came out to check her & I guess talked to the doc's office & they sent her in. She had a CT Scan of the abdomen area & they didn't find anything. They did alot of blood work too. She described the pain as labor pains. They kept her overnight for observation & to run more tests. She is at Seton NW in Room 403. Her direct # is 324-6403. She may stay another night as well so the orthopedist can place the rod in her right leg while she is there. He only does surgery on Monday & Thursday now.

Happy Monday...

I'm sure the Longhorn fans are excited about Texas beating OU this weekend. I know the excited fans include my sister & brother inlaw =)

Church was awesome on Sunday! The power of God fell & our pastor was never even able to preach. God is going to give us victory! Look at everything that has happened in my life & how wonderful things are for me.

Saturday Things...

Well guess how my day started?! I was on my way home from the bank this AM & realized this very familiar truck was following me & came right on into the driveway behind me. Yes, it was him. He was coming to see my parents & get some money they had for him to pay on the truck that my dad bought from him. My mom was gone with her friend to the sewing group so she didn't get to see him. We hung out outside & talked a few minutes. He saw his cat & of coarse Benji. I gave him a little bit of stuff that I had found for him & we talked some more about alot of things. They finally have water (guess he reaped long enough with that one)!

He told me something really sad about Katie. She & Korey left her family's place (they weren't going to tell anyone) & we guess they went back to Midland. She told her grandmother that she hates them ALL & only Korey cares about her. Boy does she have alot to learn! I had told some of you that Korey was on probation & in trouble with the law. Well now Katie was caught in Huntsville shoplifting. I guess she's in trouble now too.

In the end, we talked about this & that & had an emotional conversation about my mom. He loves my mom & dad ALOT & I told him again that I would never deny him a relationship with my mom & dad - no matter what! I know that he thinks alot of my mom & thinks more of her like his own mom, especially since he never had a great one (I was truly blessed!).

Gail & I have worked ALL afternoon on my house. I bet we have unpacked at least 10 boxes, including some BIG ones. We have hung a couple of things, moved a couple of things around & thrown out a few things. It's been alot of fun but once again it was work. =) Gail's hubby & my dad have been trying to lay the wood laminate flooring in the living room. They have made a small start but I think once they get it going, it will move right along.

In case you haven't heard, we are preparing for a surprise birthday party for my mom on her birthday, 11/8. Please come that evening about 6 PM, if you can. If you need directions or anymore details, please email me at gettingirl@aol.com

Things for Today...

1. Get thru work with a BIG smile!
2. Make someone else smile.
3. Turn in my list of repairs for my house, which means seeing Jon (well it was nothing to brag about! I really think he was the distraction before the real deal).
4. Make it to church on time.
5. Don't hug any old men with lots of cologne on! (even if they try to get you to talk to them & acknowledge them - keep the distance!).

You Know You're Pentecostal When...

1 ) The amount of money you spend on hair spray exceeds your gas bill.2) Your Pastor announces midweek services EVERY Sunday night.3) You (or the ladies you know) can swim in a denim skirt and still have fun.4) It takes longer to TAKE prayer requests than it does to pray for them.5) Your brother or sister in the Lord hugs you right in the middle of Wal-Mart.6) The musicians at your church can tear it up, but none of them can read sheet music.7) You have 50 pairs of church shoes. You're adept at stopping runs in stockings with just about anything.9) You're considered an old maid if you're not married by age 18.10) You consider Bible college "higher education."11) Running the aisles and jumping up and down is your exercise.12) A birthday party is a night on the town.13) You could be an Olympic volleyball player with all the practice from church functions.14) Your white choir moves like Kirk Franklin's group.15) The pastor says, "With this thought, I close," more than three times each service.16) You have adequate respect for the power of flying hairpins.17) Your feet have been stomped on at least 3 times during a service.18 ) A run in your last pair of stockings is a national disaster.19) You judge a church service by swollen eyes, rumpled clothes, and disheveled hair.20) Your kids know how to eat any crunchy thing quietly.21) When shopping for shirts, you always run it through the "Praise The Lord" test.22) Sunday and Wednesday (Thursday temporarily) mean no cooking or dishes.23) You can maneuver into a vehicle without messing up your hairdo.24) Celebrating your 21st birthday doesn't mean much.25) The employees at Pizza Hut know you by name.26) You can always find hairpins on the floor after a good service.27) You can pronounce, "Habakkuk."28 ) Mondays and Thursdays (Friday for us right now) are the hardest days to wake up in the morning.29) Your day of rest includes 2 church services, choir practice, and Shoneys.30) The kids you know think shot glasses are for playing communion.31) Growing up you baptize your cousins and siblings in "JESUS NAME" several times in the swimming pool.

Back to Work...

They came out from my mom's work today to deliver her computer & set it all up. She is back in action! After 4months, her inbox had about 2270 emails in it. She spent the day on conference calls & sorting thru emails. She was busy and had a full day! She's doing really well & I'm proud of her. When I went home to see the tech guys (computer guys), she was out of bed, in her hover round, dressed, her bed was made & her little desk was set up w/things on it. She was all ready to rock 'n roll. =)

1st AND Worst + Dr's Visit...

So I went on my 1st & Worst Date as a single woman. It was really nice but really not ~ it was real & fun but not real fun if you know what I mean! Not sure I want to say anymore... you might get more out of me if you email me & maybe not.

My Mom went to the orthopedist today & her friend took her. The doctor wants to put a pin in her right femur (remember she had one put in her left while she was in the hospital). I'm wondering if this will help her walk again - I just pray it does. It will be day surgery & it has to be on a Monday or Wednesday. Plus the doctor x-rayed her right arm (the one they put the pin in) & said it hasn't healed. She's requesting prayer for it too.

It's Friday!...

Wow ~ time seems to be going by so quick now. It was just the weekend (last weekend). I think it's just a sign of the times. We all need to search our hearts & make sure we are ready for God's return.

My mom is going to the orthopedist this afternoon. Her friend is taking her. I'm so excited that my dad will be able to have some alone time then (we call it down time). I know my mom will have fun. The doctor is watching her bones & is thinking about putting a pin in her left arm like they did on the right one to keep it from breaking. We are believing she doesn't have to endure another surgery (hopefully she won't have to be in the hospital if so).

I have a full weekend ahead & have so much to do. I have to go to a class tomorrow and I have errands to run after work today. I think I might be having an early dinner w/my older friend on Saturday evening. =) I will have to see if he calls me again (don't get your hopes up - he could be my grandpa). Have a blessed weekend!

Quick Update...

My House ~
The septic man came out yesterday & said that everything is legal & that Scott did a good job on the sewer line, etc. He told my dad that at some point the line did need to be buried. My mom was saying that it's probably a good thing it hasn't been so it can be inspected. Then the man asked my dad if all this out here is Clyde Clardy's development. My dad said yes. The man said that this is his doing (well that made me feel better that it's not my coworker). He said that he would call the man at the health department & tell him he went out & everything is good & legal. What people intend for harm, the Lord turns into good.

My Mom ~
The cancer markers have come down again to less than 1/2 (see the right column for the #'s). My mom was supposed to go to the orthopedist on Monday but the appointment was rescheduled to Friday b/c my dad wasn't feeling well. Now my dad has been in a bad mood for the past couple of days & not been very nice to my mom. I am looking for someone to go over there one day a week & work for my parents to do a few things that they need. I have also asked my mom's one friend if she will take my mom to the doctor tomorrow (she's great & knows how much we value her and she loves my mom to death!). Please pray this works out - she's supposed to call my mom later today.

Lonely...

Yesterday I had a REALLY, REALLY rough day! I'm not sure what was going on but I was really down & could just cry over NOTHING. I would just sit down & start crying. I felt so lonely & had a huge void in my life.

I was counseled & I know, I have to look to God when I feel that way but at times it's hard. I did keep asking God to help me through the day. Then, I went over to take care of my mom last night & she was telling me about a phone call she had with one of her older friends. Her friend told her that I'm a really good person & deserve someone great in my life! She told my mom to tell me to keep praying for God to send the right person to me & He will. I just wanted to say - can you ask God to send him soon.