It's been awhile (2 months) since I have been online! I feel good in saying that I really have not missed it but it's something that I do enjoy. The reason I haven't been online is that my home computer has been.....ZERO. My kids, Ben and Anna, have laptops so they are now home for fall break (correction: Anna is home whereas Ben went on a road trip with dorm friends to Arkansas).
So many ask me, "How are you doing without the kids at home? How is empty nesting?" I have always been fearful of this phase of my life especially since I am a single mom and I have investing 110% into my children. It's been a fear of mine that I will be alone and lonely. God is so, so good. He is so sensitive to the needs of this child of his named Elizabeth. I can picture his loving heart and warm hands as he "takes care of me" at this time of my life. What a wonderful Father we have!
So, guess what? Life is WONDERFUL!! Having a home to come home to that is clean all the time, no dirty dishes, as well as having no particular schedule is like being a teenager again. Having Bobby in my life is also a blessing. His companionship and love is the silver lining.
"Now on whom dost thou trust?" -II Kings 18:20
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Beautiful Rain
It's raining and it's downright beautiful. It reminds me for some weird reason of when we lived in the Philippines. We were in the Air Force and were stationed there for 3 years. We only had 2 seasons....hot season and rainy season. This is what rainy season was like....raining buckets. It makes me think how God uses times of isolation to grow and strengthen you because those years were so awesome! No tv, phone, car, etc. We had Ben during that time and I got to spend a precious hassle free year with him. It is what solidified my desire to be a stay-at-home mom.
So, guess what? I am slated to run a 5k Midnight Run tomorrow. Did I mention MIDNIGHT? Yep, you heard right! I ran my first 5k last fall (Susan B Komen 5k) and have become addicted. In case you don't know, I love running!! Yes, it's sickening. I have NEVER been athletic. I am a 100% egghead so sports and being kinesthetic has never appealed to me. Well, running doesn't take coordination (put on foot in front of the other...I can handle that!). Running doesn't involve winning or losing. Running doesn't involve others so you have no guilt about not performing well or disappointing others. Running doesn't care if you have the "latest" sports outfit (especially at 5:30 a.m. which is when i run and NO ONE can see that I have an orange tshirt, blue shorts, sleep in my eyes, and hair in a haphazard ponytail!). I am excited and will let you know how it goes.
Here's a scripture I wrote down in my journal today. With my "empty nest" jitters, etc. I felt like God was lovingly whispering this to me. Just gave me goose bumps!
"Call to me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know." jeremiah 33:3
I think God has great things in store for me!! In fact I *KNOW* He does!!
So, guess what? I am slated to run a 5k Midnight Run tomorrow. Did I mention MIDNIGHT? Yep, you heard right! I ran my first 5k last fall (Susan B Komen 5k) and have become addicted. In case you don't know, I love running!! Yes, it's sickening. I have NEVER been athletic. I am a 100% egghead so sports and being kinesthetic has never appealed to me. Well, running doesn't take coordination (put on foot in front of the other...I can handle that!). Running doesn't involve winning or losing. Running doesn't involve others so you have no guilt about not performing well or disappointing others. Running doesn't care if you have the "latest" sports outfit (especially at 5:30 a.m. which is when i run and NO ONE can see that I have an orange tshirt, blue shorts, sleep in my eyes, and hair in a haphazard ponytail!). I am excited and will let you know how it goes.
Here's a scripture I wrote down in my journal today. With my "empty nest" jitters, etc. I felt like God was lovingly whispering this to me. Just gave me goose bumps!
"Call to me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know." jeremiah 33:3
I think God has great things in store for me!! In fact I *KNOW* He does!!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
sunday lunch
So today I got to fix Sunday lunch for Ben, Anna, John Mark, and Bobby. Just the small group of us but God is so, so, so good because it was such a gift to my heart. Laughing, conversing, and discussing various topics . Sweet times together. Yes, I am in a melancholy and reminiscent mood. Knowing that Ben and Anna will only be home this week is what causes me to feel this way. But also that God shows himself to us in so many ways and blesses us with wonderful relationships and shows that he is the God that redeems also causes me deep joy. Happiness, fulfillment, and sense of purpose despite heartache and sadness (divorce).
So, this weekend was great. With school beginning this week, for teachers, this past weekend was my last "hurrah". Went to see Texas (drama in Palo Duro Canyon) on Thursday night with Bobby's family which was so enjoyable. Then on Friday, Bobby was off so we spent the day hiking in Palo Duro Canyon. If you haven't done this...I highly recommend it! Pure awesomeness!!! Yesterday, I went shopping for a new car (with my 2 kiddos taking the only reliable cars I own to college...I will be in dire straits!). I fell in love with a 2005 Nissan Altima. We shall see if this works out or not.
I also went to a workshop this past Monday in Levelland/Lubbock. It was geared toward Foreign Language teachers which you don't find very often. The other 2 Spanish teachers that I went with were crazily *FUN*. I haven't laughed so much in a very long time! The workshop itself was 100% excellent and we all left totally rejuvenated, full of ideas, and on fire to teach another academic year! What more could you ask from a workshop?
So maybe I should name this blog "happiness" or "thankfulness" or something like that? Whatever the name, I will end with a quote from my 1 movie of all time (1940's movie, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn) which is also a Bible verse........... "My cup runneth over..."
So, this weekend was great. With school beginning this week, for teachers, this past weekend was my last "hurrah". Went to see Texas (drama in Palo Duro Canyon) on Thursday night with Bobby's family which was so enjoyable. Then on Friday, Bobby was off so we spent the day hiking in Palo Duro Canyon. If you haven't done this...I highly recommend it! Pure awesomeness!!! Yesterday, I went shopping for a new car (with my 2 kiddos taking the only reliable cars I own to college...I will be in dire straits!). I fell in love with a 2005 Nissan Altima. We shall see if this works out or not.
I also went to a workshop this past Monday in Levelland/Lubbock. It was geared toward Foreign Language teachers which you don't find very often. The other 2 Spanish teachers that I went with were crazily *FUN*. I haven't laughed so much in a very long time! The workshop itself was 100% excellent and we all left totally rejuvenated, full of ideas, and on fire to teach another academic year! What more could you ask from a workshop?
So maybe I should name this blog "happiness" or "thankfulness" or something like that? Whatever the name, I will end with a quote from my 1 movie of all time (1940's movie, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn) which is also a Bible verse........... "My cup runneth over..."
Thursday, July 24, 2008
End of Summer
It's close to the end of summer and it's such a great time for me. Anna and I returned from San Antonio and it was just a fabulous time of relaxation and enjoyment. I really praise God for this time away as well as these days not having to teach. After a stressful month of June, these days without work have been like heaven! I spoke to another teacher in my department today and we spoke about this time of "rejuvenation" that keeps us sane and keeps our passion alive.
I was able to cook for the Toppers tonight and it was a blessing for Anna and I to take the meal over to them. Also today, I was able to clean out my closet and being the clean-freak that I am..this act alone made me feel "over the moon". Lol. :-)
I came across 2 quilt tops that my mom made. It touched my heart to find them. My sisters and I grew up quilting with my mom during the summers that we worked as migrant farmworkers in Wyoming & Washington. I am planning on using these next few weeks of summer to quilt these tops. I am thankful to God for this project. It will help me connect with my mom and it feels good in my spirit.
I was able to cook for the Toppers tonight and it was a blessing for Anna and I to take the meal over to them. Also today, I was able to clean out my closet and being the clean-freak that I am..this act alone made me feel "over the moon". Lol. :-)
I came across 2 quilt tops that my mom made. It touched my heart to find them. My sisters and I grew up quilting with my mom during the summers that we worked as migrant farmworkers in Wyoming & Washington. I am planning on using these next few weeks of summer to quilt these tops. I am thankful to God for this project. It will help me connect with my mom and it feels good in my spirit.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Summer School
So today was the last day of teaching summer school. It's been quite an eventful undertaking for me. It was a test of my fortitude most definitely. Teaching 9+ hours every day with only 30 minutes for lunch has proved to be difficult. One of my friends told me how teaching is different from other jobs because it expends your intellect, emotions, etc. This is so true. When you are teaching, you always have to be "on". This coupled with the fact that I was trying to continually come up with exciting ways to teach and engage the students especially since they too became weary of studying spanish for 9+ hours! Bless their hearts! I have really loved my students. Only 8 which is such a great thing! I have enjoyed getting to know them and connect with them. It makes me realize why i love teaching.
I want to say thank you to my dear friend, Debbie because she proved to be my weekly brightener with our "Coffee Ranch" get togethers. Love her! I also love my daughter because she has been SUPER patient with her cranky mother. Love her mucho-mucho!
Now that summer school is over, I can look forward to taking some days to go on a vacation to San Antonio! Woo hoo! A vacation? What is that? Haven't had one of those for 6 years!
For tomorrow, I plan to enjoy a day with Bobby. What a nice way to end the week. We are going to attend the War concert. I grew up listening to early Christian Contemporary Music whereas he grew up listening to 70's rock. What a study in contrasts, huh? LOL. Anyway, he is exposing me to this genre of music and it's been fun!
I want to say thank you to my dear friend, Debbie because she proved to be my weekly brightener with our "Coffee Ranch" get togethers. Love her! I also love my daughter because she has been SUPER patient with her cranky mother. Love her mucho-mucho!
Now that summer school is over, I can look forward to taking some days to go on a vacation to San Antonio! Woo hoo! A vacation? What is that? Haven't had one of those for 6 years!
For tomorrow, I plan to enjoy a day with Bobby. What a nice way to end the week. We are going to attend the War concert. I grew up listening to early Christian Contemporary Music whereas he grew up listening to 70's rock. What a study in contrasts, huh? LOL. Anyway, he is exposing me to this genre of music and it's been fun!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Here I go...
25 de junio
So my son told me about his blog spot and I loved it! Then my daughter shared hers with me. I became curious & interested especially since I have journaled since I was 13 years old. I am 43 yrs old now so my piles of journals are numerous! Therefore, blogging seems right up my alley!!
I am a single mom with a son and daughter who are both students at Oklahoma Baptist University. I teach Spanish at the high school level and it is my passion. It is just like my mom used to always say, "God created you to teach.". I agree.
So my son told me about his blog spot and I loved it! Then my daughter shared hers with me. I became curious & interested especially since I have journaled since I was 13 years old. I am 43 yrs old now so my piles of journals are numerous! Therefore, blogging seems right up my alley!!
I am a single mom with a son and daughter who are both students at Oklahoma Baptist University. I teach Spanish at the high school level and it is my passion. It is just like my mom used to always say, "God created you to teach.". I agree.
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