Sitting at the library

Hello...

Today, I am posting from the local public library. Seems that my son (which one shall remain undisclosed) decided to try to install something on his own with no help from mom or dad, and now our system is crashed. The joys of parenthood. So...........

It's been an interesting week. I have been in the ER twice this week, and am now taking lots of "happy pills" for the pain in my ribs. Doctors inform me this could be a 6 week healing process, to which I reply, "I refuse to be in this much pain for 6 weeks. Sorry."

I went out to breakfast with my husband this morning (like a real date!!) and we also have a formal date tomorrow night for the fire dept. banquet! Life is good! Our life group meeting this Wednesday was fabulous! I love our little group!

Well, my timer is beeping... time to get off this computer! Will post next time I get out here to visit my local library! Blessings!

Tribute

My mom is in Maine for the weekend. The road I grew up on in Maine was a quiet street that no one really drove on unless they lived there or were visiting someone who lived there. We were a very tight neighborhood. There were many young families with young children, and we all grew up in each others' homes, with the moms all willingly "raising" the others' children while they were in their house. It was a wonderful place to grow up... lots of memories... most of them good ones. However, one of my neighborhood "dads" has been stricken with cancer that has attacked his liver... doctors don't give him a long time left here with us on this Earth. My mom has gone to visit him and his wife. They are such special people in our lives. I am very sad for them. My mom also forwarded me a notice that another man from our street passed away this week. Our little road is a sad place this week. I hope I will have the opportunity to go visit them also before it is too late. Life is precious. Memories more so. The Bible says that our life is just a vapor... here and and gone in an instant. We only have so much time to impact our world, and then it is over. Someday, I will be gone, too. The song I want sung at my funeral? "Only one life, so soon it will pass, only what's done for CHRIST will last. Only one chance to do HIS will, so give to Jesus all your days, it's the only life that pays, when you recall you have but one life." Of course, then I want them to sing "Shoutin' on the hills of Glory!!!!" because that is where I'll be and what I'll be doing! I made sure of that 13 years ago when I repented, got baptized in Jesus' name, and was filled with the Holy Ghost, speaking in other tongues! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll never regret giving up the old life of sin! I am certain of my eternal destiny..... are you????

Blessings!
Michelle

Humility

Ever tasted humble pie? It has a bitter taste to it. Ever opened your mouth and spoken EXACTLY what is on your mind? It is usually a bad idea. There is a prayer I pray OFTEN... "Lord, put a watchman at the gate of my mouth." It is a good thing to pray. When words fly out of your mouth before you think about their consequences, you CAN'T get them back. They fly forth and do their damage, and the dastardly deed is done. I have a really bad habit of doing this, and it seems that the prayer isn't working. Perhaps I am not praying it sincerely. Perhaps, if I prayed, "Lord, please help me to learn how to think before I speak," then with practice I can avoid the large helpings of humble pie that I seem to be eating fairly regularly. Only problem is, I am terrified at the prospect of all the situations I will face when God actually PROVIDES those learning scenarios. I am capable of doing a lot of damage. Tonight, I did some damage in the husband arena. I was out of line. He embarrassed me. I returned the favor. The worst part of this is that the message my pastor had JUST BARELY FINISHED PREACHING ended with, "What makes women beautiful? A meek and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God."

Well, guess I blew that one. I obviously need help in the "meek and quiet spirit" department. I apologized (although I am not thoroughly convinced he believed me), but my spirit is still troubled. I asked the Lord for help. I repented. Why do I still feel so awful? I am still upset because he embarrassed me. But I need to be the one to LET GO. Lord, help me to let go. The Word of God requires me to let go. "Cast your cares upon Him, for He cares for you."

Lord, I am tired of my humble pie diet. I forgive my husband... he forgave me, and so did you. What right do I have to hold my grudge? Thank you for your unconditional love for me.

Michelle

Another snow day!

WOW! Another snow day here in Vermont! God has an interesting way of working things out. I was supposed to teach in the Colchester school district today, and last night, my son was diagnosed YET AGAIN with strep throat (3rd time since the 3rd week of January). I was in a terrible position! I had to stay home with Adam, and couldn't let the school know that I wouldn't be able to teach until the morning, when I was supposed to BE there! Then came the snow! YAY! He took care of the problem for me! That's what I love about God! He is interested in the little details of my life! Yes, I can go to him in prayer for the big things, like healing of cancer and such, but He loves me so much, that He takes great delight in taking care of the little everyday things as well! What a great God we serve!

This also means that cub scouts is cancelled for tonight as well. Now we have all kinds of time to work on Adam's Pinewood Derby car. He has some great design ideas for his car... this should be fun!

Hope you all have a fun snow day! Blessings!
Michelle

Wonderful day :)

Hi! This will be a short, random little post. I just feel a need to express my content and satisfaction in writing. My husband was away for the weekend (I missed him). Today, HE HAS THE DAY OFF! The kids are at school, and we went out for a bagel and coffee together, ran errands, went bed shopping (can't do that alone.... and time together is a rarity for us!), and then had lunch together. It's a good day. *contented sigh*. I cherish our times together! Thank you, Lord, for the little blessings!

Michelle

Home Alone

Another new baby today! My pastor and his wife just had baby #7, and she is beautiful! Her name is Raina, which is also beautiful. That makes 5 babies born to friends since October, with 2 more to go... one March 28th, and one in May. Phew! We're having a population explosion around these parts! DON'T DRINK THE WATER!

Anyway, this is a luxurious evening for me. My husband is away for the weekend (that is NOT luxurious) and my children are spending the night at Grammie's house, and I have the entire house to myself! Wow! Only problem is... I spent nine hours on my feet at work, and my back is killing me. I need someone to give me a good backrub, or walk on my back, or something.... but no one is here! :( What's a girl to do??? Enter the heating pad. That'll work.... along with some Advil! I think I will just STOP blogging, set up said heating pad, and get out my Bible! I am doing a program called "B.R.E.A.D. - Bible Reading Enriches Any Day", which takes you through the entire Bible in one year. I am currently 2 months ahead. I really enjoy doing it. This will be my 5th year completing the B.R.E.A.D. If you are interested, here is a link to the program... http://www.alc1.org/forms/bread_form.htm . I highly recommend it!

Enough mindless jibberish. Time to medicate, lie down, and READ! Blessings to all!
Michelle

New Neighbor!

I am so excited! I have a new neighbor named Tyler... he was born yesterday at 4:45 pm! Right on his due date! What a smart kid! I am a substitute teacher (a busy one!) and it is very rare that I DON'T get a call to work... but no call this morning! So, it's off to the hospital to meet my new little neighbor! Mom and Dad and big brother are all very happy he is here!

Ok Kel, I read your comment about my withholding of information in my last post regarding my face showing up on the 6 o'clock news. So here is the scoop. The ice skating event we attended was FREE because it was sponsored by the VT Dept of Health, specifically promoting good dental health practices in young children (hence, the "tooth fairy" skating around on the ice the whole time with the kids). Of course, it was a big PR thing, and so Channel 3 and Channel 5 news were there, interviewing tons of people. I saw Stuart Ledbetter from Ch. 5, and I tried to avoid being noticed, but I was watching my 2 year old nephew Michael (who is totally adorable, outgoing, and loud), so it is a little tough to NOT be noticed when he's with you. I ended up being approached and interviewed for my opinions (boring as they are) on the significance of early dental health practices (zzzzzzzzzzzzzz..............). So there you have it. It was a non-event in my opinion, except for the phone calls and emails I got from people saying, "Hey! I saw you on the news!!!!" Yeah.

Anyway, that is all for this post. Must be off to the hospital! Blessings!
Michelle