New pics soon!
07.29.05 (4:43 pm) [edit]It's been awhile since I've had the chance to post. My Dad is getting lots better (Thanks for the prayers!!!) and life has settled down a bit. I received this as an e-mail forward and thought it was interesting . . . a little stereotypical, but mostly true. If anyone has a positive e-mail pertaining to men, send it to me and I will post it!
One Flaw in Women
By the time the Lord made woman,
He was into his sixth day of working overtime..
An angel appeared and said,
"Why are you spending so much time on this one?"
And the Lord answered, "Have you seen my spec sheet on her?
She has to be completely washable, but not plastic,
have over 200 movable parts, all replaceable
and able to run on diet coke and leftovers,
have a lap that can hold four children at one time,
have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken
heart
-and she will do everything
with only two hands."
The angel was astounded at the requirements.
"Only two hands!? No way!
And that's just on the standard model?
That's too much work for one day.
Wait until tomorrow to finish."
But I won't," the Lord protested.
"I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my
own
heart.
She already heals herself when she is sick
AND can work 18 hour days."
The angel moved closer and touched the woman.
"But you have made her so soft, Lord."
"She is soft," the Lord agreed,
"but I have also made her tough.
You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish."
"Will she be able to think?", asked the angel.
The Lord replied,
"Not only will she be able to think,
she will be able to reason and negotiate."
The angel then noticed something,
and reaching out, touched the woman's cheek.
"Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model.
I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one."
"That's not a leak,"
the Lord corrected,
"that's a tear!"
"What's the tear for?" the angel asked.
The Lord said, "The tear is her way of expressing her joy,
her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her love,
her loneliness, her grief and her pride."
The angel was impressed.
"You are a genius, Lord.
You thought of everything!
Woman is truly amazing."
And she is!
Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness,
love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take "no" for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideals.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give.
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.
Getting better . . .
07.17.05 (6:02 pm) [edit]My Dad came home from the hospital Thursday night. He will be in rehabilitation for several months until he can use his left arm and leg better. But he is home and that's good news! Thanks for your prayers and consideration - I haven't had much time to update . . . but I will be back in Minnesota around August 6th. Till then . . .
Prayer Request
07.10.05 (8:59 pm) [edit]My Dad had a stroke early Saturday morning and he is in the hospital right now. He will be there for an indeterminate amount of time. He is getting all sorts of tests performed, etc. The doctor's won't say for sure what happened, but he needs to be observed for a while. He lost a lot of feeling and coordination in his left arm, side of his face and left leg. He has regained some of his coordination, but not all. His speech was slurred, but has gotten much better.
Please pray for him and for my family. I am so glad I am home right now!
Also please pray for my friend Sam . . . her dad was admitted on the same day because he was in a bad motorcycle accident. His name is Jim and My Dad's name is Kevin.
War of the words . . .
07.06.05 (8:31 pm) [edit]So last week I saw "War of the Worlds" http://www.waroftheworlds.com" title="http://www.waroftheworlds.com" target="_blank"http://www.waroftheworlds.com... with my family. It was pretty good, with the exception of Tom Cruise (I don't particularily like him a whole lot - just my personal preference.) This week I started at my new/old job?!? Its confusing to go back to someplace I haven't been in a few years!
But being in a workplace has reminded me of how harmful gossip can be . . . its a war of words. Working with over 30+ people, it is difficult not to make opinions based upon first impressions. I also have stayed in touch with a friend who still works and she has updated over the last year to the drama that has happened there. One guy in particular was very cruel to her, so when I met him I instantly disliked him. I had to question that dislike today when I worked with him again, because it is not fair to judge him based on someone else's opinion . . . even if they are a friend I care about.
There has been lots of other gossip flying around and it scares me a bit as to what people are saying about me when I'm not around :( So, I will try to be more careful and not proliferate gossip when I hear it - I will try to stop it if I can.
Friend-finding advice
07.02.05 (1:44 pm) [edit]Sometimes I get stuck in awkward conversations with people - not because I don't like them or don't think they are interesting - sometimes I just feel really shy and don't know what to say. Here are some conversation starters I found that may help me (and you?!?).
1. Do you have any pets? Are you a dog person or a cat person?
2.Where did you get that __(shirt, jeans, bandana) ?
3.Do you like sports? Which ones?
4.Do you ever wish you lived somewhere else?
5.What do you do when you need to blow off stress?
6. What is your favorite outdoor activity?
7.Do you like to read? Who is your favorite author? What's the best book you've read recently?
8.If you knew you would be stranded on a desert island for a year, what three things would you bring with you?
9.Do you belong to any local clubs or organizations? What do you like to do in your spare time? (hobbies, interests)
10.What was your favorite childhood toy?
11.If you could only eat one food, and nothing else, for three days in a row, what would it be?
12.What are your three favorite movies of all time?
13.If you could be a superhero, which would you be and why?
14.If you could only spend $10 on a date night, what would you do?
15.If you could go anywhere in the world, regardless of cost, where would you go?