Monday, May 23, 2011
Doomsday
Well, we are all still here. Imagine that. I am not surprised. I honestly doubt that God is going to let people have advance notice of His son's re-appearance. He specifically said in the Bible that no one will know the exact day or hour of the second coming. Sure, the end times are here, but they have been here for years and years. I have been hearing about the end times for most of my adult life. We all need to be prepared for judgement day. We have work to do to make sure that everyone we know and love will be raptured or in heaven with us when the time comes. Our time may come before Jesus does, so we better be ready. I say, bring it. I am ready, are you?
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Such a Waste
First of all, I am not trying to be hurtful, I am trying to sort this out.
An old family friend died recently from their own hand. I do NOT understand this. I understand depression. I have dealt with depression for over 20 years. I understand not wanting to get up and live life. I cannot understand taking the life that God gave me and wasting it. This person had children. Three lovely children. Those children will wake up one day and realize that their mother didn't care enough about them to stay around and be their mother. That is a fact. They will carry a void that cannot be filled by anyone else. I know about abandonment. My mother abandoned me for most of my childhood years. She, of course, blamed it on her ex-husband. It didn't matter. All that mattered to me was that my mother was gone and she didn't care enough about me to fight for me. My other parental units abandoned me with alcohol. Same thing, different method. Everyone has issues that we know nothing about. No one knows what goes on in the minds of other people. That is one reason we need to be forgiving of the treatment we receive from others. No one sets out to destroy their family on purpose. Except people who commit suicide. I feel that they do destroy their families on purpose. I feel that their selfishness destroys their family.
I am praying that these children do not carry those demons throughout their life, because I know that their parents loved those children. I know they only wanted the best for them. Really? Then why would you take your own life? Then why leave them with such a gaping wound? I know your pain is over, but the pain you left behind will haunt everyone that knew you. You did a horribly selfish thing.
I think suicide is the ultimate act of rage and selfishness.
An old family friend died recently from their own hand. I do NOT understand this. I understand depression. I have dealt with depression for over 20 years. I understand not wanting to get up and live life. I cannot understand taking the life that God gave me and wasting it. This person had children. Three lovely children. Those children will wake up one day and realize that their mother didn't care enough about them to stay around and be their mother. That is a fact. They will carry a void that cannot be filled by anyone else. I know about abandonment. My mother abandoned me for most of my childhood years. She, of course, blamed it on her ex-husband. It didn't matter. All that mattered to me was that my mother was gone and she didn't care enough about me to fight for me. My other parental units abandoned me with alcohol. Same thing, different method. Everyone has issues that we know nothing about. No one knows what goes on in the minds of other people. That is one reason we need to be forgiving of the treatment we receive from others. No one sets out to destroy their family on purpose. Except people who commit suicide. I feel that they do destroy their families on purpose. I feel that their selfishness destroys their family.
I am praying that these children do not carry those demons throughout their life, because I know that their parents loved those children. I know they only wanted the best for them. Really? Then why would you take your own life? Then why leave them with such a gaping wound? I know your pain is over, but the pain you left behind will haunt everyone that knew you. You did a horribly selfish thing.
I think suicide is the ultimate act of rage and selfishness.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Outpouring
And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you. ~ Psalms 39:7, NLT
This was an encouraging word from KLOVE. It is true. Nothing we do or say or try to do or try to say can happen without the Lord. He is sovereign.
I have been amazed and awed at the outpouring of prayers on behalf of Silas Cameron. It is so great that we can be united to pray for this little boy without some of us even knowing him. I don't know him, I don't know his parents. I know my daughters love him and his family. That is enough for me. That is enough for friends of mine at church. People all over the country are praying for this little boy.
My mother's heart goes out to Silas' mother. I know they are faithful loving servants of God. They lost one son to this horrible thing that has attacked Silas. They have had several miscarriages on the way to having Silas. They have endured pain and sorrow. I am sure that they breathed a sigh of relief when Silas lived longer than Carter. Now the same thing is happening to Silas. I feel that we, as the body of Christ, have held the Cameron's up when they couldn't do it themselves. I know they are scared. That is a certainty. No matter what kind of faith you have, when your child is sick, nothing else matters. When your child is in critical condition, it is hard to hold on to your thoughts. Your thoughts are consumed with caring for that sick child. No matter how old they are. It seems unfair that the world still turns, that people still have to go to work, that bills have to be paid, that meals have to be eaten, that your other children need you, that life goes on. Their life is consumed by wanting to be with their son. They need to be in the hospital. They need to help him. Unfortunately, they cannot.
Only through God can their child be healed. The doctors need God to help them find out how to help that baby. I have woken myself up praying for Silas. I have poured out my heart to God to spare their little boy. That they shouldn't have to go through that kind of loss again. God is answering our prayers. I have claimed a miracle for Silas. I have prayed that he be 100% healed and that God is given all the glory for this healing. I feel like no matter how long it takes for this to happen, it will happen. I was very discouraged at first when I heard about this, but since the first 24 hours, I am convinced that God is going to heal this baby completely. I have no basis for this, just a gut feeling. I know my God is a God of miracles, and I believe that this is going to be one of His miracles.
Please continue to pray for Silas Cameron. God need to hear our unceasing prayers for this baby. God needs to know that we all have faith that He will heal this baby.
God wants to hear from you.
This was an encouraging word from KLOVE. It is true. Nothing we do or say or try to do or try to say can happen without the Lord. He is sovereign.
I have been amazed and awed at the outpouring of prayers on behalf of Silas Cameron. It is so great that we can be united to pray for this little boy without some of us even knowing him. I don't know him, I don't know his parents. I know my daughters love him and his family. That is enough for me. That is enough for friends of mine at church. People all over the country are praying for this little boy.
My mother's heart goes out to Silas' mother. I know they are faithful loving servants of God. They lost one son to this horrible thing that has attacked Silas. They have had several miscarriages on the way to having Silas. They have endured pain and sorrow. I am sure that they breathed a sigh of relief when Silas lived longer than Carter. Now the same thing is happening to Silas. I feel that we, as the body of Christ, have held the Cameron's up when they couldn't do it themselves. I know they are scared. That is a certainty. No matter what kind of faith you have, when your child is sick, nothing else matters. When your child is in critical condition, it is hard to hold on to your thoughts. Your thoughts are consumed with caring for that sick child. No matter how old they are. It seems unfair that the world still turns, that people still have to go to work, that bills have to be paid, that meals have to be eaten, that your other children need you, that life goes on. Their life is consumed by wanting to be with their son. They need to be in the hospital. They need to help him. Unfortunately, they cannot.
Only through God can their child be healed. The doctors need God to help them find out how to help that baby. I have woken myself up praying for Silas. I have poured out my heart to God to spare their little boy. That they shouldn't have to go through that kind of loss again. God is answering our prayers. I have claimed a miracle for Silas. I have prayed that he be 100% healed and that God is given all the glory for this healing. I feel like no matter how long it takes for this to happen, it will happen. I was very discouraged at first when I heard about this, but since the first 24 hours, I am convinced that God is going to heal this baby completely. I have no basis for this, just a gut feeling. I know my God is a God of miracles, and I believe that this is going to be one of His miracles.
Please continue to pray for Silas Cameron. God need to hear our unceasing prayers for this baby. God needs to know that we all have faith that He will heal this baby.
God wants to hear from you.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Christian One-Liners
Don't claim to have made any of these up. Got them in a forwarded email, but so many were funny - I had to repost:
Don't let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case.
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Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews.
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Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers.
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It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one.
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The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.
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When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there.
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People are funny; They want the front of the bus, middle of the road, and the back of the church.
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Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on the front door forever.
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Quit griping about your church; if it was perfect, you couldn't belong.
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We're called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges.
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God Himself doesn't propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you?
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Some minds are like concrete - Thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.
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Peace starts with a smile.
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I don't know why some people change churches. What difference does it make which one you stay home from?
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A lot of church members singing 'Standing on the Promises' are just sitting on the premises.
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Be ye fishers of men. You catch 'em - He'll clean 'em.
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Stop, Drop, and Roll won't work in Hell.
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Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.
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Don't put a question mark where God put a period.
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Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.
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Forbidden fruits create many jams.
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God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
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God grades on the cross, not the curve.
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God loves everyone, but probably prefers 'fruits of the spirit' over 'religious nuts!'
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God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
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He who angers you, controls you!
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If God is your co-pilot, swap seats!
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Prayer:
Don't give God instructions, just report for duty!
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The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.
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The Will of God never takes you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.
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We don't change the message, the message changes us.
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You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him.
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The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.
Don't let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
People are funny; They want the front of the bus, middle of the road, and the back of the church.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on the front door forever.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
Quit griping about your church; if it was perfect, you couldn't belong.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
We're called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
God Himself doesn't propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you?
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
Some minds are like concrete - Thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
Peace starts with a smile.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
I don't know why some people change churches. What difference does it make which one you stay home from?
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
A lot of church members singing 'Standing on the Promises' are just sitting on the premises.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
Be ye fishers of men. You catch 'em - He'll clean 'em.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
Stop, Drop, and Roll won't work in Hell.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
Don't put a question mark where God put a period.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
Forbidden fruits create many jams.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
God grades on the cross, not the curve.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
God loves everyone, but probably prefers 'fruits of the spirit' over 'religious nuts!'
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
He who angers you, controls you!
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
If God is your co-pilot, swap seats!
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
Prayer:
Don't give God instructions, just report for duty!
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
The Will of God never takes you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
We don't change the message, the message changes us.
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You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him.
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The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Romance
Romance means so much to so many people, and it is hard to know what to do. It is going to be Valentine's Day before you know it, and you probably already have a plan for that day. But, are you ready for day to day romance?
Here are some easy and cheap ways to romance your bride:
Surprise her! Fold the laundry so she can take a bath and read. You will reap the benefits (unless she falls asleep in the tub).
Take out the trash without having to be coaxed to do so, unless you do it all the time anyway, and in that case, good for you!! Pick up the living room without having to be asked, and without your commenting on the state of your house. A tired pissed off wife is not that much fun.
Play with your kids while dinner is being prepared by your spouse. They are your kids, too. Or, even better, cook dinner for her and the kids without her help. Clean as you go so that you don't have so much to clean up when dinner is over. I know, I know, you worked hard all day -- so did she, especially if she is a stay-at-home mom! The emotional and physical demands on a mother is more than you can possibly imagine. Do this without expecting an ovation for your sacrifice.
Take a turn helping with that darn homework. That is a chore that you can share with her.
If you come home and your wife isn't there and the house is a mess -- suffice it to say that she probably had plenty to do that distracted her from the housework -- help out and clean it up, because it is your house, too. She will be very happy to see that.
Take a turn putting your children to bed. I know you worked all day and are tired. So is everyone that lives and works and has children. Get over yourself and just do it. Your wife will be grateful, and your kids will love it. A special daddy is a daddy who takes time to just be with his kids. Read them some books, spend some time just talking to your kids. You'll be surprised at what goes on in those little minds. Your wife could be turned on by this.
If she is a mother, make a date with your kids every Saturday morning away from your house so that your wife can have a few hours to herself to do whatever it is that she wants. Don't give her a cheesy "coupon" book for future favors. Just do it and do it often.
Clean something that you know she hates to clean.
Love your wife the way she needs you to love her -- not the way you need to love her or the way you want to love her. You can learn what turns her on, you can learn what makes her feel loved. Pay attention to details. It honestly does not take all that much to figure out what makes her happy.
Here are some cheap and easy ways to romance your husband (besides the obvious one):
Have him watch whatever he wants on TV without your commentary on his choice of shows. You may not know this, but men are different than women (in most cases) regarding their choice of TV viewing. I promise you will not die if you have to watch that show about the alligators.
Rub his feet while he is watching said TV shows. Just relax and "be" with him. Don't try to discuss the days events while the TV is on. Save that for some other time. Men don't like to be hammered with conversation every minute they are home. Let them relax for awhile with silence and your companionship. Don't always be doing something else while he is relaxing--relax with him. He needs to be wanted.
Have sex and have it often. It is good for him and good for you. You may not always be in the mood, but be in the moment, and you just might find out your mood is subject to change.
Love him the way he needs to be loved -- it might not be your way, but it is what he needs.
Men need respect. Make an effort to respect and love your husband for who he is -- not who you want him to be. You will be surprised at what happens.
Let him play computer games or video games if that is what floats his boat. Don't nag him about his choice of recreation. Is it really that important that he likes what you like all the time? So what if he likes a video game that you don't? What is the big deal? Do you want him controlling your leisure time? Probably not, so offer him the same courtesy. If the man is the head of the house (and that is what God intended), that means his opinion needs to be respected also.
Make sure you connect during the day. A text message can work wonders in his day if it means you were thinking of him. Send him an email. Leave him a phone message. Just let him know that he matters to you.
This list is not intended to be all inclusive. Use your imagination. Treat him or her like they are your best friend. Treat them with the courtesy that you would treat an honored guest in your home. No one can do all these things all the time, but with practice, you can do most of them some of the time and watch the atmosphere in your home change. It is possible to live in a harmonious home.
People don't want love they can live with, they want love they can't live without. Love them like that. You'll be glad you did.
Here are some easy and cheap ways to romance your bride:
Surprise her! Fold the laundry so she can take a bath and read. You will reap the benefits (unless she falls asleep in the tub).
Take out the trash without having to be coaxed to do so, unless you do it all the time anyway, and in that case, good for you!! Pick up the living room without having to be asked, and without your commenting on the state of your house. A tired pissed off wife is not that much fun.
Play with your kids while dinner is being prepared by your spouse. They are your kids, too. Or, even better, cook dinner for her and the kids without her help. Clean as you go so that you don't have so much to clean up when dinner is over. I know, I know, you worked hard all day -- so did she, especially if she is a stay-at-home mom! The emotional and physical demands on a mother is more than you can possibly imagine. Do this without expecting an ovation for your sacrifice.
Take a turn helping with that darn homework. That is a chore that you can share with her.
If you come home and your wife isn't there and the house is a mess -- suffice it to say that she probably had plenty to do that distracted her from the housework -- help out and clean it up, because it is your house, too. She will be very happy to see that.
Take a turn putting your children to bed. I know you worked all day and are tired. So is everyone that lives and works and has children. Get over yourself and just do it. Your wife will be grateful, and your kids will love it. A special daddy is a daddy who takes time to just be with his kids. Read them some books, spend some time just talking to your kids. You'll be surprised at what goes on in those little minds. Your wife could be turned on by this.
If she is a mother, make a date with your kids every Saturday morning away from your house so that your wife can have a few hours to herself to do whatever it is that she wants. Don't give her a cheesy "coupon" book for future favors. Just do it and do it often.
Clean something that you know she hates to clean.
Love your wife the way she needs you to love her -- not the way you need to love her or the way you want to love her. You can learn what turns her on, you can learn what makes her feel loved. Pay attention to details. It honestly does not take all that much to figure out what makes her happy.
Here are some cheap and easy ways to romance your husband (besides the obvious one):
Have him watch whatever he wants on TV without your commentary on his choice of shows. You may not know this, but men are different than women (in most cases) regarding their choice of TV viewing. I promise you will not die if you have to watch that show about the alligators.
Rub his feet while he is watching said TV shows. Just relax and "be" with him. Don't try to discuss the days events while the TV is on. Save that for some other time. Men don't like to be hammered with conversation every minute they are home. Let them relax for awhile with silence and your companionship. Don't always be doing something else while he is relaxing--relax with him. He needs to be wanted.
Have sex and have it often. It is good for him and good for you. You may not always be in the mood, but be in the moment, and you just might find out your mood is subject to change.
Love him the way he needs to be loved -- it might not be your way, but it is what he needs.
Men need respect. Make an effort to respect and love your husband for who he is -- not who you want him to be. You will be surprised at what happens.
Let him play computer games or video games if that is what floats his boat. Don't nag him about his choice of recreation. Is it really that important that he likes what you like all the time? So what if he likes a video game that you don't? What is the big deal? Do you want him controlling your leisure time? Probably not, so offer him the same courtesy. If the man is the head of the house (and that is what God intended), that means his opinion needs to be respected also.
Make sure you connect during the day. A text message can work wonders in his day if it means you were thinking of him. Send him an email. Leave him a phone message. Just let him know that he matters to you.
This list is not intended to be all inclusive. Use your imagination. Treat him or her like they are your best friend. Treat them with the courtesy that you would treat an honored guest in your home. No one can do all these things all the time, but with practice, you can do most of them some of the time and watch the atmosphere in your home change. It is possible to live in a harmonious home.
People don't want love they can live with, they want love they can't live without. Love them like that. You'll be glad you did.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to anyone who actually reads this blog. I don't know of anyone who reads it regularly, not even my kids. Maybe when I pass on, they will be interested.
Anyway, I keep hearing this, "Now things can get back to normal." I don't want things to go back to normal. What is normal? Why not keep ourselves in the holiday mode all year long (except for the non-stop eating)? I think that more people probably think about Jesus in December than most months. I think that people are just happier during the holiday season once the shopping is done and the stage is set for the holidays. People seem kinder in December (all except the walmart employees). I wish we could keep that feeling of good will toward men all year long. I guess that is too much to ask.
I am very busy in January. I work in an office and I have to change all my files over to new ones for the new year. That means taking all the old ones out and putting them in file cabinets in the back room. That means that for the first month or two of this new year, I will be traipsing back and forth to the back to locate something that someone needs. I like organization, I am just not good at it. My desk looks a mess. I try really hard, but it doesn't come easy to me. I know I can find what I need, I just need to put it away instead of put it down. If only I could train myself to do that at home, too. Wow, that would be good.
I am stalling putting my Christmas decorations away. Not because I am particularly lazy, but because I really like my tree and hate to see it taken down. I know it has to go, but I am holding on for a bit.
I really want to go back to Weight Watchers, too. I know, it didn't take last year, but that shouldn't stop me from trying again, should it? I hate that I let myself get so fat again. I do it every single time. I sabotage myself. I have no one to blame but myself.
I love the holidays. I wish they lasted longer.
Anyway, I keep hearing this, "Now things can get back to normal." I don't want things to go back to normal. What is normal? Why not keep ourselves in the holiday mode all year long (except for the non-stop eating)? I think that more people probably think about Jesus in December than most months. I think that people are just happier during the holiday season once the shopping is done and the stage is set for the holidays. People seem kinder in December (all except the walmart employees). I wish we could keep that feeling of good will toward men all year long. I guess that is too much to ask.
I am very busy in January. I work in an office and I have to change all my files over to new ones for the new year. That means taking all the old ones out and putting them in file cabinets in the back room. That means that for the first month or two of this new year, I will be traipsing back and forth to the back to locate something that someone needs. I like organization, I am just not good at it. My desk looks a mess. I try really hard, but it doesn't come easy to me. I know I can find what I need, I just need to put it away instead of put it down. If only I could train myself to do that at home, too. Wow, that would be good.
I am stalling putting my Christmas decorations away. Not because I am particularly lazy, but because I really like my tree and hate to see it taken down. I know it has to go, but I am holding on for a bit.
I really want to go back to Weight Watchers, too. I know, it didn't take last year, but that shouldn't stop me from trying again, should it? I hate that I let myself get so fat again. I do it every single time. I sabotage myself. I have no one to blame but myself.
I love the holidays. I wish they lasted longer.
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