sometimes strong and sometimes weak

 

Hello all. I am having an ok day today so far. Some days I feel strong and other days I feel weak like I cant go on anymore. But someone I just keep going.

My son has weight lifting to do this eveing at the school so I am going to take the little ones to have supper at the park. We are just having an easy meal of sandwiches. I love getting away from the house because of our unwanted neighbors. I try to stay away from them as much as possible. Everytime I see them they want another ride somewhere. It is exhausting but I like to help so I tend to get railroaded into doing it. I slept in this morning. I felt guilty about that but I must have needed the sleep. I slept until 10:30 and my youngest son slept in too. I am going to go to the library as well today. They have free movies to rent and I like to rent one every now and then for something relaxing to do in the late evening. I have to be very careful abotu the movies I watch because I am sensitive of what I see. Horror flicks are way out of the question. I am not much into sad ending movies either. I guess I am just a big baby who loves family movies only. I have to get some things together for our family picnic. I hope everyone has a wonderful day today. Here is  joke someone sent me. I thought it was funny so I thought I would share it with everyone.

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 2 cows standing in a pasture...

Two cows are standing next to each other in a field. Daisy says to Dolly, 'I was artificially inseminated this morning.'

'I don't believe you,' says Dolly.

'It's true, no bull!' exclaims Daisy

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Thank you

Thank you for all the comments on my journal.It made me smile to know that there are still alot of caring people in the world.I am very much a loner other  than  my online friends. I keep to myself alot of the time. I really don't know how to talk to people face to face. I actually have panic attacks when I talk to people sometimes. I am not very good in crowds. I did, however, go to the Maple festival here in town yesterday.We took our golden retriever, Billy. He loves people and he is very good company to me. I really enjoyed myself. The kids rode some rides. My daughter rode the spinning ride three times. She had alot of fun. We had food at the festival. I really didn't like the taste of it so I didn't eat very much. I have never been much into festival food. We all went yard saleing afterwards. I do love yard saleing. I think every woman does. lol.... We then went to the park and let the kids have time to play. Billy (our dog) went swimming in the river. He had a wonderful time. Billy is a great dog. I was so tired when we got home yesterday that I fell fast asleep on the couch. My husband left me sleep there because I have been having such a hard time falling asleep at night that he said it was nice to see me sleep so peacefully.It was really nice to get away from our new neighbors.

Today I spent the day walking the dogs. We had alot of cleaning to do but my husband said that he would do it and I could walk the dogs for the day. He can be very caring sometimes. And sometimes he can be very non understanding. We are trying to work things out but I don't know yet what the future will bring. We are still struggling on money wise. I know that part of it is my fault for not going to college and getting myself a degree in something. I have always wanted to be a nurse but just never went to college. I know I should motivate myself and go as soon as we get stable money wise here. I hope tomorrow is also a good day but two days in a row that are good was alot to ask for as it is. Tomorrow is shopping day. My wonderful neighbors have already bugged for a ride and I said no because I don't really have the gas for it. They never offer gas money and gas is not cheap(as we all know). I was proud of myself for saying no but at the same time I feel guilty. I always want to help people. I have made myself stressed out by helping them. They probably wouldn't do the same for me. I rally miss my sister. We would always help each other out when we each needed help. We stuck together and we made it through everything. Now that she is gone, part of me is mad at her for leaving me the other part of me is glad that she is in a better place. How could I even ask her to come back? She is in  heaven with our Lord. What better place for her to be???!! I feel guilty for wanting her back. Well I hope everyone is doing ok. Thanks again for all the comments. Thank u for making me editor's pick!! I was actually so excited about that. : ) Bye for now everyone

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trying to keep myself going

 

 

Just wanted to share something that someone sent me. I had some problems with the people (we let stay in our hom basically free to help them out )and our dogs. My dog nipped and him and he sad he would crush his skull if he did it again. I am very protective of my dogs and they have never acted this way to anyone. I ended up losing my temper and yelling at them when maybe I shouldnt have. I may have to adopt my dogs out to avoid further problems. I love my dogs very much. I will get into the story later when I have the time. I am exhausted and stressed out over all of this. Here is something that I really liked reading. God bless all of our four legged and feathered friends:

TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR PETS. THEY LOVE YOU UNCONDITIONALLY.

Ten Commandments for a Responsible Pet Owner as dictated by the pet.

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is 
likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. 
You have your work, your friends, your entertainment but I have only 
you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words I do understand 
your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth 
that could easily crush the bones in your hand and yet I choose not to 
bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative ask yourself if
something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right
food, I have been in the sun too long or my heart might be getting old
or weak.

9. Pleasetake care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.

10. On the difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear
to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you
are there because I love you so.

Take a moment today to thank God for your companions. Enjoy and take 
good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing 
without God's critters. Please pass this on to other pet owners.

We do not have to wait for heaven to be surrounded by hope, love and 
joyfulness. It is here on earth and has four feet.

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just a little note to say hello

I have been very busy outside the last couple of days. But I thought that I would just post to say hello to everyone who has been following my journal. I had a very good day today. Good days for me come few and far between lately. I have not been myself since my sister died in october. I know I really need to go on with my life. But it has been such a struggle. Here is a joke that someone sent me that I thought I would share. God Bless everyone.

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A contestant on 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' had reached the final
plateau.

If she answered the next question correctly, she would win $1,000,000.
If she answered incorrectly, she would pocket only the $25,000 milestone
money.

And as she suspected it would be, the million-dollar question was no
pushover.

It was, 'Which of the following species of birds does not build its own
nest but instead lays its eggs in the nests of other birds? Is it:

A) the condor

B) the buzzard

C) the cuckoo

D) the vulture

The woman was on the spot. She did not know the answer. She had used up
her 50/50 Lifeline and her Ask the Audience Lifeline. All that remained
was her Phone-a-Friend Lifeline. She hoped she would not have to use it
because ... Her friend was, well--blond.



But she had no alternative. She called her friend and gave her the
question and the four choices.

The blond responded unhesitatingly: 'That's easy. The answer is C: the
cuckoo.'

The contestant had to make a decision and make it fast.

She considered employing a reverse strategy and giving Meredith any
answer except the one that her friend had given her. And considering
her friend was a blond that would seem to be the logical thing to do.
But her friend had responded with such confidence, such certitude, that
the contestant could not help but be persuaded.

'I need an answer,' said Meredith.



Crossing her fingers, the contestant said, 'C: The cuckoo.'

'Is that your final answer?'

'Yes, that is my final answer.'

And Meredith replied, 'That answer is. Absolutely correct! You are now
a millionaire!'

Three days later, thecontestant hosted a party for her family and
friends, including the blonde who had helped her win the million dollars.

'Jeni, I just do not know how to thank you,' said the contestant.

'How did you happen to know the right answer?'

'Oh, come on,' said the blonde... 'Everybody knows that cuckoos don't
build nests. They live in clocks.'

Judge Roy Moore

 

Another thing to share

The following is a poem written by Judge Roy Moore from <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Alabama .  Judge Moore was sued by the ACLU for displaying the Ten Commandments in his courtroom foyer.  He has been stripped of his judgeship and now they are trying to strip his right to practice law in Alabama !  The judge's poem sums it up quite well.


America the beautiful,
or so you used to be.
Land of the Pilgrims' pride;
I'm glad they'll never see.

Babies piled in dumpster's,
Abortion on demand,
Oh, sweet land of liberty;
your house is on the sand.

Our children wander aimlessly
poisoned by cocaine
choosing to indulge their lusts,
when God has said abstain

From sea to shining sea,
our Nation turns away
From the teaching of God's love
and a need to always pray.

We've kept God
in our temples,
how callous we have grown.
When earth is but His footstool,
and Heaven is His throne.

We've voted in a government
that's rotting at the core,
Appointing Godless Judges;
who throw reason out the door,

Too soft to place a killer
in a well deserved tomb,
But brave enough to kill a baby
before he leaves the womb.

You think that God's not angry,
that our land's a moral slum?
How much longer will He wait
before His judgment comes?

How are we to face our God,
from Whom we cannot hide?
What then is left for us to do,
but stem this evil tide?

If we who are His children,
will humbly turn and pray;
Seek His holy face
and mend our evil way:

Then God will hear from Heaven;
and forgive us of our sins,
He'll heal our sickly land
and those who live within.

But, America the Beautiful,
If you don't - then you will see,
A sad but Holy God
withdraw His hand from Thee.

~~Judge Roy Moore~~

An ok day today

Hello all I hope everyone is enjoying the weather outside. I am having a fairly good day today. I dont have any pain which is a big plus. I am going to go out in a minute and take my dogs out for a long walk. Later today when the kids get home I am going to take thhem to the park to run off some energy that they have bult up. lol. This weekend it's going to rain so I am going to get my outside time in now. I hope to talk to everyone soon... God Bless

Here is something that was sent to me so I decided to share it.

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Missing Shoe

“For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the battle was lost. For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.”

This old rhyme carries an important message. As Napoleon is reported to have written, “The outcome of the greatest events is always determined by a trifle.” A bit of falling foam brought down the space shuttle Columbia and a faulty O-ring was the cause of the loss of the Challenger.

Jesus gave great authority to those who learned to be faithful in the little things (Luke 19:17). Paying attention to details is a character trait. Character is that which we habitually do—principles that make us reliable, capable and respected. Let’s watch those trifles—they have a tendency to grow and mount up into problemsshare it.

 

Sad for no reason

Hello everyone. I dont understand what is going on with me today. I woke up late this morning and started crying. I have been crying off and on all day.I don t even know why I am crying. It is worrying me some.  My husband says that I am not acting like myself. He says I frustrate him. I have been doing my housework in tears today. I guess I really wanted to go outside but my husband wanted me to get some housework done today. Maybe I will be able to get outside tomorrow. I hope that I am at least in a better mood. : (