Well the weeks of nail biting for me are over (at least for the time being). The Cubbies are finally the National League Central Division champions!! These are the times in my life when I wished I lived in Chicago! I felt this way last year when the Bears went to the Superbowl. There is just something about living in the city you grew up in when all of your favorite sports teams are doing so well. I told Rick last night if by some great miracle the Cubs go to the World Series, we are going to sell his BMW and buy tickets! He laughed at me and thought I was making a cute joke, but he doesn't realize inside I am really serious!!
Hopefully this is our year!! All I have to say is...Go Cubs Go, Go Cubs Go, Hey Chicago What'ya say the Cubs are gonna win today!!!
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Flu
I have some sort of flu bug today. I feel achy, nauseous, and exhausted. I hate being sick! I have so much to get done at work and at home. It's so hard for me to just lay on the couch and rest when I have a to do list a mile long going through my head! I am going to force myself to rest and hopefully I will be on the road to recovery soon!! Your prayers are much appreciated!
Monday, September 24, 2007
Pumpkin Spice Latte
I am so excited...my favorite drink is back at Starbucks! The Pumpkin Spice Latte! I know it's kind of pathetic that I am blogging about a coffee drink from Starbucks, but it's the little things in life that make me the happiest! I am sipping on my yummy drink right now at work! mmmmmm...It tastes like fall delight!
Thursday, September 20, 2007
90 Minutes in Heaven
Yesterday evening I stopped at Barnes & Noble to wait for my hubby to get off work. B&N is right across the street from the building Rick works at, which is nice because then I don't have to wait in the car for him. He gets off work anywhere between 5:00 - 6:30 pm. and then just walks across the street to meet me.
As I walked into the store I noticed the best seller shelf at the front entrance and I decided to take a look. One of the books that caught my attention was a book that I had seen before, but had never read. It was called 90 Minutes in Heaven and it was written by Don Piper. I picked up the book and started reading it as I stood there. I was immediately overtaken by this incredible true story. I noticed a chair had opened up across the store and I quickly made my way to the big comfy chair to continue my reading.
This man's story is amazing. He was hit by a semi truck on his way back from speaking at conference and pronounced dead by the EMT's just minutes later. I won't give the chapter's I read away in case some of you reading my blog want to read this book, but the man (Don Piper) spends 90 minutes in heaven before he is conscious again and back on earth. His description of heaven made me yearn for the day when I will get the chance to live there eternally. It was a reminder to me that the BEST is yet to come! Our life here on earth is temporary, but our life in heaven is eternal. I'm thankful that Jesus went to the cross so that I could live eternally!
I only got to chapter 5 in this book before Rick came and met me, and I am so anxious to read the rest of the book now. I think I will stop by the library this afternoon and check it out, so I can finish it without any interruptions.
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 1 Corinthians 4:16-18
As I walked into the store I noticed the best seller shelf at the front entrance and I decided to take a look. One of the books that caught my attention was a book that I had seen before, but had never read. It was called 90 Minutes in Heaven and it was written by Don Piper. I picked up the book and started reading it as I stood there. I was immediately overtaken by this incredible true story. I noticed a chair had opened up across the store and I quickly made my way to the big comfy chair to continue my reading.
This man's story is amazing. He was hit by a semi truck on his way back from speaking at conference and pronounced dead by the EMT's just minutes later. I won't give the chapter's I read away in case some of you reading my blog want to read this book, but the man (Don Piper) spends 90 minutes in heaven before he is conscious again and back on earth. His description of heaven made me yearn for the day when I will get the chance to live there eternally. It was a reminder to me that the BEST is yet to come! Our life here on earth is temporary, but our life in heaven is eternal. I'm thankful that Jesus went to the cross so that I could live eternally!
I only got to chapter 5 in this book before Rick came and met me, and I am so anxious to read the rest of the book now. I think I will stop by the library this afternoon and check it out, so I can finish it without any interruptions.
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 1 Corinthians 4:16-18
Monday, September 17, 2007
His Ways are Higher
So after a very busy weekend I am back at work again for the start of another week. Sometimes I feel like my M-F are so mundane! You know the predictable routine work week that starts every Monday and ends on Friday. I know my life isn't boring, in fact God has blessed Rick and I with some very fun and exciting memories over the past year. I just feel like I could be doing so much more for the Kingdom other than sitting at a desk tracking chapel attendance, and doing all of the other various jobs I do as an administrative assistant in this office. Don't get me wrong I know that what I do in this office is ministry and that the Lord is blessed by it, however when I was in Bible College I saw a M-F a lot differently than it actually has turned out to be! I want to be out on the streets feeding the homeless or working in a pregnancy center for unwed mothers, or leading missions trips all over the world. Instead I feel like I am locked up in a jail cell unable to do all the ministry my heart yearns to be doing!
My thoughts go to a verse I have heard a million times before: "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Today I will remember this promise and hold to it tightly.
My thoughts go to a verse I have heard a million times before: "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Today I will remember this promise and hold to it tightly.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
A Painful Day at the Spa!
As I began this blog I am wondering if I should really write about my painful experience today. I've decided that I will be vague, but I will share because I want to remember that I actually was crazy enough to do this!
It all began a few months ago when my husband and I decided at the last minute to go swimming. I quickly shaved my bikini line so that I wouldn't be embarrassed at the beach. Unfortunately it left a razor burn due to my hurried shaving in the shower. Rick suggested that instead of going through the pain all the time of shaving that area that I should get a bikini wax. I was a little worried about that b/c I have heard they are very painful. I asked a friend of mine that get these waxes on a normal basis if in fact it was really as painful as it sounded. She told me the first time it hurts like someone is pinching you, but after you go every 6 weeks the pain is less. YEAH RIGHT!!!!
This brings me to my adventure today at lunch. I decided to make an appointment this morning to go on my lunch break. As I arrived at the Day Spa a nice woman took me back to what looked like a Victorian style bedroom. I was worried that I made a reservation for a hotel instead of a bikini wax!! A minute later a European woman with a thick accent walked in the room and told me to take off my pants. Let the pain begin!! I will spare you the details b/c I really don't think they are appropriate to share over the Internet, but let me just say that I would rather be stabbed in the side then have that done ever again in my life!!! Oh, and one minor thing I forgot to mention; I had a brazilian wax done b/c the lady thought that is what I made an appointment for and by the time I realized that she misunderstood that I just wanted a bikini wax I had wax EVERYWHERE!!
For those of you that get these waxes done - I have three words for you; YOU ARE CRAZY! I'm going to be doing a lot of swimming at our gym's pool after all the pain I went through to wear a bathing suit!
It all began a few months ago when my husband and I decided at the last minute to go swimming. I quickly shaved my bikini line so that I wouldn't be embarrassed at the beach. Unfortunately it left a razor burn due to my hurried shaving in the shower. Rick suggested that instead of going through the pain all the time of shaving that area that I should get a bikini wax. I was a little worried about that b/c I have heard they are very painful. I asked a friend of mine that get these waxes on a normal basis if in fact it was really as painful as it sounded. She told me the first time it hurts like someone is pinching you, but after you go every 6 weeks the pain is less. YEAH RIGHT!!!!
This brings me to my adventure today at lunch. I decided to make an appointment this morning to go on my lunch break. As I arrived at the Day Spa a nice woman took me back to what looked like a Victorian style bedroom. I was worried that I made a reservation for a hotel instead of a bikini wax!! A minute later a European woman with a thick accent walked in the room and told me to take off my pants. Let the pain begin!! I will spare you the details b/c I really don't think they are appropriate to share over the Internet, but let me just say that I would rather be stabbed in the side then have that done ever again in my life!!! Oh, and one minor thing I forgot to mention; I had a brazilian wax done b/c the lady thought that is what I made an appointment for and by the time I realized that she misunderstood that I just wanted a bikini wax I had wax EVERYWHERE!!
For those of you that get these waxes done - I have three words for you; YOU ARE CRAZY! I'm going to be doing a lot of swimming at our gym's pool after all the pain I went through to wear a bathing suit!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
If You Say Go
Over the last two or three months Rick and I have been seeking God's direction for our future. We want HIS will to be done and not our own! As I was asking the Lord for direction this morning I was reminded of this song that we sing at my church. It's Vineyard song and the lyrics go like this:
If You say go, we will go
If You say wait, we will wait
If You say step out on the water
And they say it can't be done
We'll fix our eyes on You and we will come
Your ways are higher than our ways
And the plans that You have laid
Are good and true
If You call us to the fire
You will not withdraw your hand
We'll gaze into the flames and look for You.
This worship song sums up my heart toward God's leading. At times I have to remind myself that GOD IS IN CONTROL! I am really good at trying to plan out our life and our future on my own. I know that never works!! I will trust the Lord to lead us...If he HE says go (where ever that my be) we will go, if he says wait, we will wait (even though I am not very good at waiting part)! I'm waiting in anticipation for all of the wonderful things God has in store for my life!
If You say go, we will go
If You say wait, we will wait
If You say step out on the water
And they say it can't be done
We'll fix our eyes on You and we will come
Your ways are higher than our ways
And the plans that You have laid
Are good and true
If You call us to the fire
You will not withdraw your hand
We'll gaze into the flames and look for You.
This worship song sums up my heart toward God's leading. At times I have to remind myself that GOD IS IN CONTROL! I am really good at trying to plan out our life and our future on my own. I know that never works!! I will trust the Lord to lead us...If he HE says go (where ever that my be) we will go, if he says wait, we will wait (even though I am not very good at waiting part)! I'm waiting in anticipation for all of the wonderful things God has in store for my life!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Starbucks
After I drop Rick off at work in the morning I occasionally stop at Starbucks on 106Th Street for a hot cup of Joe before heading to work myself. Every morning that I have stopped at this particular Starbucks for the past three months there has been a homeless man sitting outside of the Starbucks with a cup of coffee in his hand. The first time I saw him there I was sad for him and even said a prayer for him as I walked in to order my drink. Every day since then that I have stopped, this homeless man has sort of just become like a statue to me. Actually, I think if I would stop now at this Starbucks and he wasn't there I would realize there was something missing from outside the front door.
This morning was a different morning for me. I stopped at Starbucks on 106Th street and as I walked up to the door this homeless man looked me straight in the eye. His eyes were sad I could tell with out him even uttering a word that he was lonely and hurting inside. After I ordered my drink, I walked outside to my car and took one more glance at this man. I began to get teary eyed in the car as I prayed for this man. I wondered if I should run to the bank and get out a $20 bill to give him. I knew I didn't have time to do that this morning so I just prayed for him. I don't ever want to look at a homeless person again and feel untouched by it! These are real people; they are sons and daughters of our loving and compassionate Father God!! My prayer is that I am stirred every time I see someone on the street who is in need! God loves them just as much as he loves us and we always need to CARE about people whether they are family or friends, rich or poor, or dirty and homeless!!
This morning was a different morning for me. I stopped at Starbucks on 106Th street and as I walked up to the door this homeless man looked me straight in the eye. His eyes were sad I could tell with out him even uttering a word that he was lonely and hurting inside. After I ordered my drink, I walked outside to my car and took one more glance at this man. I began to get teary eyed in the car as I prayed for this man. I wondered if I should run to the bank and get out a $20 bill to give him. I knew I didn't have time to do that this morning so I just prayed for him. I don't ever want to look at a homeless person again and feel untouched by it! These are real people; they are sons and daughters of our loving and compassionate Father God!! My prayer is that I am stirred every time I see someone on the street who is in need! God loves them just as much as he loves us and we always need to CARE about people whether they are family or friends, rich or poor, or dirty and homeless!!
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