I'm not alone!

Standing in a lobby waiting for an employment workshop, and I'm not alone.  I didn't realize that I felt lonely in this struggle with unemployment.   I knew I felt overwhelmed.  I knew I felt almost sad in this place that I've never been before.  I knew I wasn't unsupported,  between family and friends. I've felt very grateful and loved during this struggle.  But now I have visual proof that I am not the only one that has to face this type of situation.  I'm sure that they also have stories similar to mine in spirit if not content.

~Thank you for showing me. Amen.~

Oh, Wow. Just download the Blogger App

I'm not sure why I didn't think of this when I was downloading all those other apps... go figure! This is going to be easier.  Let's see if I utilize it. I feel like I'm just a bit too old fashioned for my age... I think I should have been born in the 60's so that I would have been in my 20's in the 80's...

I have to put on my big girl panties and have some sort of heart to heart with my man. Ugh, not looking forward to it.  But, ultimately,  our relationship is worth the discomfort and growing pains. Now I just need to pray for guidance... Because I really, really have no idea how to even broach the subject... I think I may wait till he isn't fighting the flu! Ha.

~Courage, guidence, hugs please.  Amen.~  

My Motto for 2015

In the words of Ms.  Frizzel "Take chances, make mistakes, get messy."  That's what sums up best how I'm feeling lately and, in part, explains why I changed the name of my blog.  It's less about changing or fixing what happened "before" and more about living in the "now".

I have an appointment on Thursday with someone from the community college about getting into trade school.  I think I would prefer that to getting a Liberal Arts Degree or something like that.  I'm feeling excited.

Then, next week, I do my pre-op for getting my tubes tied on the 20th.

~Guide me, lead me, hug me, please. Amen.~

2015, Here I Am

I've been purging my house and have gotten to the last bits, those corners that will be nice to get to but don't have to be addressed right now.  I find myself looking forward to having time to knit again.  I'm still looking for a job and have decided to look into going to college... never thought I'd say that.  So wish me luck.

I'm sure I'm not the first to think of this...

I'm sure I'm not the first to think of this... Thanksgiving Shepard Pie
Leftover turkey
Leftover gravy
Leftover stuffing
Leftover corn
Leftover cranberry sauce
Dump all ingredients except cranberry sauce in saucepan and heat
Garnish with cranberry sauce
Enjoy
Yummmmmmmm

I hate thinking of titles

I got so much done yesterday, no wonder I forgot to post.  I'm sure I'm not using this blogger thing correctly, but I think I'll get better with time and practice.

Made homemade playdoh the other day with the kids, that was fun.  Mom came and picked up my piles of stuff to give away.  I'm selling my camping gear, which makes me sad, but I tried camping with an infant once and that was enough.  Hopefully when she's older we'll get to camp again. And I've taught my kids the fun of camping like my mom did me.  Oh, wow, I don't think I put that together in my head quite that way before.  I know she taught us a lot. But it's nice to have the thought bubbles float to the surface....

Wish me luck. I'm going to the store I applied to and asking them to find my application, and hire me!

~Serenity. Acceptance. Courage. Wisdom. Amen~

Getting ready for the new year

Checking things off my to do list.  It's amazing how good it feels to get rid of stuff that's just been sitting around doing nothing.  On top of that when offered a stack of more (beautiful, lovely, pretty) dishes to sit and look fabulous in my house, I was strong enough to turn the offer down.  I'm proud of myself!

Looking forward to stopping by the store that I put an application in to and asking them for a job.  I really find myself wanting to work there!!!

I've pulled out my crafting supplies and am finishing some projects that have been "in process" for quite awhile now.  I miss creating things, just like I miss writing my poems.

~Guide me, love me, hold my hand, Amen~