yes, yes, yes, time to go to Quiltfest

Only working two days and then heading to Quiltfest in Pigeon Forge thursday through Sunday.   What a trip --- my best friend who happens to be my sister and two cousins taking on the quilts.   We laugh, we cry, we solve problems, we create problems, we talk until the wee hours and get up at wee hours.   Family is special. 


Until next time. . . .  . let your faith be bigger than your fear.  

Thursday's thoughts

It is Thursday and a lot of changes are happening, well, beginning to happen.   Changes at work, sometimes a little scary, still not totally over but I know God knows what is going on and his plans for me.   Decisions and changes in financial and health lifestyle.   My goal is still to be back in Franklin within 12 months, won't be easy but I am pushing forward to that goal.   Trying to do a healtheir lifestyle of eating, going well.  I LOVE fruits and vegatables, but why does fresh have to cost more?   Trying to do this and stay within a budget on food is a TEST ---sometimes I pass and sometimes not, but learning.  
I can't believe in a few days my absolute very favorite person, best friend, closest to perfect person, sister will be 60!!!! I can say she is much older than I am.  I can say it, but . . . . . . . . .

Until next time   . . . . . T H I N K  before you speak
T  ---is it true
H ---is it helpful
I ---is it inspiring
N --- is it necessary
K --- it is kind. 

Thursday is better than Wednesday

Okay ---- bought new tires a month ago, literally 30 days ago.   Yesterday I went to deliver some work to another office and about a mile from the office as I was returning I hit a curb.  The results were a golf ball size hole in the tire, a slit in the tire, a bent wheel and a hubcab lying in the middle of the street.
Fortunately, my brother was at home (no cell phone at the present time) and came to my rescue --that is why we call him Fairy God Bubba.   I was able to get off the road and in a parking lot and while waiting for him called Sears to see if the tire would be covered under road hazzard. YES!  Alignment if needed?  YES!
FBG came, put on the tiny tire and followed me to Sears.   Later Sears called and said I needed a new wheel -- they could not get that one straightened.   Calls to salvage yards ---nothing that new.   Hub Cab Annie's --- three days.   I need to get home tonight.  Toytoa?  YES!  one wheel in stock for that size....but,   $150.  Do I have $150? NO!  Sissy Bug to the rescue.  She came all the way from Centerville (she also had other business in Franklin that she could do) with the cash and a way to Toyota and Sears.    But really she came only for me.  She sure is special and so is FGB and so is Emiline and Penny and Pam and Norman.  
Well, this means I will be in Chapel Hill even a little longer.
Left Sears at 6:30 and was so emotional drained I did not stop at church, went home , showered, read a little in my Bible and went to bed at 7:30.

WICKED !!!!

Thanks to a very good best friend, aka Dianne,  six of us went to the super amazing, mesmerizing, thrill packed, do NOT glance away, outrageous, spectacular WICKED last night.   I have tried to describe it in words --- no way!!!   Literally words cannot describe it.    Dinner at Cheeseckae Factory and we walked in the door as the "2 minutes until curtain time" annoucement was made.   Amazing.   And Ronna,  well, Ronna was hanging out the window waving as she, Dianne and Kacy passed Joyce, Nita and I. 
I know I have said it before but I will say it again and again.   I am so truly blessed with wonderful family and friends.  Family is just a given.   Friends at church who become your "church family" never cease to amaze and surprise me.  Personal friends who share with you, listen to you, care about you.  Work friends ---well you better like them and be sure they like you because you are with them more than anyone else.  
I am truly blessed.  

Everything is fine . . . . . .

It has all been turned over fully to the only one who knows the plans he has for me.   It has been a hard year, a lot of worry brought on by me myself when instead of worrying about it I should have faithfully prayed about it - everything.  Then I realized this made this worse, this made those two worse and then this made those three worse.    I am at peace with things that I have no control over and the things I can control that are not going to change overnight or tomorrow or next week, but will change.   I am truly blessed in soooooo many ways and I am thankful to have an unconditional loving Father. 

Yes, it is Friday.

It is Friday,  a couple of days off to enjoy the cooler (hopefully) weather, get some things done and worship at Southern Hills on Sunday.   Southern Hills is an awesome place.  And the "most bestest" people ever!!
For our Summer Series we have had a meal before church each Wednesday night --- I have loved these, the people are wonderful, getting to know some a little better, and, oh yeah, the food is good, too.   I have missed a couple of them, however. Chris Graham had an amazing lession this week -- 10 ways to get along with people.  With some things happening recently this had so much meaning for me.  BUT,  my toes sure are sore.  Some people, different people at different times for different reasons just seem to know when you need something --- whether it just be a pat on the leg or arm, just a smile,  a coupon for Bar B Cutie, a gift card --man, I have loved getting me some fresh vegetables and fruits, and sometimes when you need some gas and it is not quite pay day-  you remember someone special and what they did for you and you pass it on in one way or another. 

Walt, Jeanna, Caleb, Zach, Kelsey and Jake have moved to Jackson, TN --- I will soooooooooo miss them.  The first time I babysat for Caleb and Zach they were about three months old, I think.   Alternating spoons of food can keep you busy at feeding time.  And then the move to the small rental house in College Grove where they brought Kelsey and Jake home to after they were born.   Hey, I wonder if that little house is for rent --- check that out.  

In six months (less if I can find something CHEAP), I am going to start looking for somewhere to move back to Franklin.     Wish I could find somewhere that somebody would rent about $800 or less just to have someone nice (me) move into it!!!  I can dream can't I?  

Emily has started a new job teaching health occupations at  LaVergne High School and also continues to be an atheletic trainer in Rutherford County now.   Chapel Hill sure does miss her --- everywhere I go people will ask about her.

Two weeks before my knee surgery.    Dr. Thomas said off work for 3 weeks, I said he would have to sedate me to keep me off that long.  I am not worried about my job, it is just I get bored!!!! So, we agreed on possibly two weeks.   We will see.   If I had internet service at home it would make a difference, I could keep up with everyone. 

Until next time. . . . .

Friday's Finals

I am already for the weekend --- heading to Gatlinburg for a quick trip with three (maybe four) of my favorite people.   New some new Adidas or New Balance and just away!    Leaving early tomorrow morning and head home Sunday afternoon.   If it is four of us -- Liz, Emily, Susan and myself,  this will be our first trip together since Gulf Shores four years ago.   If it is five of us - Laff -- then if history repeats itself - he will end up with more purchases than the rest of us.    Either way --- I am ready.    The sad part is missing Southern Hills on Sunday.   
I have had a good week.  Lots of prayers answered for me and also on behalf of others.   We certainly hae an awesome Father.