Happy Easter

He was crucified and buried,
But today the whole world knows
The Resurrection story
Of how Jesus Christ arose.

Some may question it and doubt it,
But they can't explain or say
Why, after countless centuries,
Men still follow Christ today.

And they miss the peace and comfort
That the Easter story brings,
The promise of eternal life
And the hope for better things.

For just to know the Savior died
To redeem and save all men,
And that because He gave His life,
We, too, shall live again,
Makes all this world's uncertainties,
Its burdens, care, and strife
Seem meaningless when they're compared
To God's eternal life.

And Easter, as it comes each year
To awake the sleeping earth,
Assures mankind that Jesus Christ
Has promised us rebirth.

~ Helen Steiner Rice ~

All Dogs Go To Heaven

At least that's where I like to think my Sophie is now. I came home from work today to have my husband tell me that my dog had died. She was my baby. I found her when she was about a year or two old. She was a Rhodesian Ridgeback. The most loyal dog I have ever had. Stuck by my side all the time. There was no mistaking that she was MY dog. She was about 8. I'm not sure what she died of. She appeared to be healthy, but something caused internal hemeraging I think. I just would have liked to have had her around a little longer. I feel guilty that I didn't spend more time with her. She and my Doby were like brother and sister. They played together all the time. I know he is going to miss her. I wish I had gotten more pictures.

Goodbye my Sophie.....I'm going to miss you.

Get Happy!

I watched a cute movie tonight. It was Happy Feet. A bunch of dancing and singing penguins. Sounds silly I know, but I really enjoyed it. I also rented Pursuit of Happyness with Will Smith. I'll watch it tomorrow or this weekend.

I recently decorated my bathroom and I wanted to post some pics, but I can't find the cord that connects my camera to the computer. I have NO idea what happened to it. I am not a happy camper. My kids did something with it. I'm going to have to figure out how to get another one. I'll post about it in the next day or so. So...until then....Don't worry, be HAPPY!

Achieving Calmness

Calmness in our lives ~

I am passing this on to you because I’m told it definitely works, and we could all use a little more calmness in our lives. By following simple advice heard on the Dr. Phil show, you too can find inner peace. Dr. Phil proclaimed, "The way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started and have never finished." So, I looked around my house to see all the things I started and hadn't finished, and before leaving the house this morning, I finished off a bottle of Merlot, a bottle of White Zinfandel, a bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream, a bottle of Kahlua, a package of Oreos, the remainder of my old Prozac prescription, the rest of the cheesecake, some Doritos and a box of chocolates. You have no idea how good I feel.




Thanks to my sister for sharing this with me

Kinda Fun and interesting

Okay, I'm doing this because Libby tagged me. (ok, so she tagged everyone else too, but I wanted to feel special) This is what you do....go to Wikipedia and enter your month and day you were born (mine is may 23) and then hit search and see what comes up. List 3 events, 2 important (or interesting) births, 1 death and 1 holiday or observance. Here is my list:

Events:
1555 - Paul IV becomes Pope.
1934 - American bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde were ambushed by police and killed in Black Lake, Louisiana.
1969 - Rock band The Who release Tommy, the first rock opera.

Births:
1910 - Artie Shaw, American clarinetist and bandleader (d. 2004)
1958 - Drew Carey, American actor and comedian

Deaths:
1701 - Captain Kidd, Scottish pirate (b. 1645)

Holiday/Observance:
World Turtle Day


Now it's your turn. Even if you don't want to post it, it's kinda neat to go take a look. And I expect everyone to celebrate World Turtle Day with me!

Blessed Palm Sunday

I was really bummed that I wasn't going to be able to make it to church this weekend. I had to work yesterday till 7, so that meant I couldn't go to the Sat mass, and then today my manager had scheduled a mandatory meeting for my department at 8:30 a.m. Our store doesn't open till 10 on Sundays so I am always able to make the 8:00 mass. Because of this meeting, and I was scheduled to start work at 10:30, it appeared I was not going to be able to make mass. And here it is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week! I was really bummed, but I missed the last meeting because of church and I was afraid if I missed this one I might be in danger of losing my job. Well, as it turns out, there is a Catholic church just down the road from where I work and they were having a mass at 10. Our meeting let out at 9:45 and I asked if I might be excused from work for 1 hour for church and she had no problem with that, so I was able to make it after all. Started my day off wonderful! Things work out.

I hope everyone else had as blessed a day.

Out of hibernation

Well, I figured I'd better post and let everyone know I'm still alive and well. A lot and not much has gone on since I last posted. (Is that an oxymoron or what??) Medically I have been through a lot but all with good results. Had my 5 yr MRI ck-up for my tumor and that showed all clear, but they saw something else on my pharynx that they wanted me to have checked out by a specialist. I went and had that done and after my appt with him, he was not concerned with that but found a lump on my thyroid. So I had to go have an ultrasound done for that, a biopsy and bloodwork. Ultrasound and biopsy results show negative for any cancer, but I do have an underactive thyroid, so I am now on medication for that. No big deal. Had my mamagram, that came back good. So all in all I'll live for another year or so, God willing.
Still have a personal issue going on here at home. Not quite sure how that is going to turn out. That is what has kept me away. Not that the computer has anything to do with it, but my mind has just been preoccupied. Also had some computer problems that I think I finally have taken care of. I have reformatted my hard drive twice in the last couple months. I am now using Firefox browser and it is proving to be MUCH better than Internet Explorer. I also am using my IP's security program. So hopefully those two things will keep my computer running smoothly.
The end of the winter season is not my favorite time of year. By the time Feb rolls around, if there is no good snow, then I am ready for Spring. Cold, wet, windy. Time for me to go into hibernation. The sun is finally starting to shine and temps are getting above 60. Actually it got into the 80's for a day or two, but rains came and that didn't last. But nice weather is right around the corner and guess what that means?? GOLF!! Yea! I can't wait.
I am looking into going back to school. I took a placement test and have an appt with a counselor next week. I am looking at getting a degree and certification as an ultrasound technician. Not sure if I have the qualifications and exactly all it is going to take, but I'm taking the first steps.

Well, that's a quick update on me. Hope everyone is doing well. I will slowing make it around to check in with each of you. I'm sure it will be a while before many of you make it around here, but I hope to hear from y'all soon. Take care!!!

Happy New Year

I couldn't let today go by without wishing each and everyone of you a happy and healthy New Year! I will try to get around and wish you each personally. My work schedule seems to be letting up with the holidays over and hunting season gone. We are at our slow time of the year so my hours will be cut and I will have a little extra time. This new blogger is driving me nuts! I have tried posting to a number of your sites but then I get switched to the "new" blogger and lose my whole post! Then I get frustrated and quit, thinking I will come back later. I'm sure I'll get the hang of this sooner or later. Any suggestions?

This past year has been quite a year for me. As many of you have probably surmised, I have had a lot going on that I have not shared here, and I thank you for keeping me in your prayers. This year is starting with a lot of uncertainty. I am trying to put it in God's hands and pray that 'His will be done'. That is just so hard to know sometimes.

My Christmas was blessed. I was in a warm home, opening love filled gifts with my family. Food for the table and a beautiful lit tree. A lot more than many had this year. I know of a young boy (23) I work with who was in a coma in critical condition due to a car accident a day before Christmas. He continues to remain unconcious. I pray for him and his family.

New Years Eve I spent with neighbors playing cards and eating WAY too much! This whole holiday season I have eaten too much! But enjoyed every minute of it ;)

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and start the New Year with joy in your heart!