Answered prayer

Yesterday was a pretty good day!When I leave on the route, out of the office its my private time with God. I  spend this alone time praying and talking to him. Yesterday as I was praying about a concern ,and asked for an answer, my cell rang and it was pertaining to my problem. It seems it has worked itself out. Then after work Catie,Ric and I were discussing a problem we were facing this week. As we sat there trying to come on with a solution, Catie got a text, that problem was solved too! God is so good to help with what we face, even the small problems  that we think are not important enough to leave with Him! All it takes is turning them over to Him and having a little faith that He will handle it. We may not always get the solution we are looking for , or it may not turn out just the way we want it to, but  all things do work for the greater good , if we just trust in Him and have a little faith! Next time you have an issue,give it to Him and have a little faith, then watch what happens!
 I woke up the other night to my cell ringing, it was 3 o clock in the morning,and I was instantly concerned. No one calls me at that time of the morning! When I picked up the phone, I heard my grandchildren! They were talking and laughing and it truly made my morning! They live in Portugal and  I don't get to see them like I would like, so it was so nice to hear their voices! I didn't get to talk to them, Oli must have hit a redial or speed dial number and then sat down the phone, but it was so funny to be woken up by their laughter ! It was  just the pick me up I needed! I can"t wait to see them this summer!
Well off to work, its a beautiful day, if you have a concern, turn it over to God , and have a little faith, see what happens! Have a great day!

Spring week-ends

  Wow ! Its been a great week-end! Today, what an awesome day! It was absolutely gorgeous!  I love this time of year, and I am  so ready for a camping trip! This is one of those days where it would be crazy to stay inside.Saturday I worked, then we went to Fayetteville and helped with a cook-out for the homeless. It went terrific and they all really seemed to enjoy it, we had a DJ and great food and it was really nice.Then we went to Sweet Frog's had some tasty frozen yogurt with some good friends !Tonight, we cooked out for supper, planted some stuff and helped moved some furniture.!
 On the down side, something got one of our younger chickens, we have 2 that keep escaping the smaller holding coop,the one where we keep them until we put them together with the adult ones. When Ric saw they were out and got his shoes on to put them back,one was gone! We think it was another hawk, they fly around looking for a loose one, and this is the second one they have gotten this year! I think i am going to go on and try to integrate the smaller ones in with the big ones to keep them safe. I hate losing them!
  I wish the week-ends were longer, I have so much I want to do , and try to cram in everything on Saturdays after work and Sundays ,but I never get it all done!Tomorrow will be another busy day at work,but I am thankful I have a job,and I really don't mind it , especially this time of year!Its nice to be out, with the jeep window down, a nice breeze and meeting all sorts of people. Things could be a  lot worse,working with the homeless this week end made me realize how thankful I am for the way things are in my life. When you see people who are homeless, or have no idea where the next meal is coming from because all their money went to bills to keep a roof and electricity..it makes you REALLY appreciate what you have!So remember trials make you stronger, and someone always has a worse situation then you do! Smile and make people wonder what your up too!Night..

Saturday

 Well , I should have had more confidence! When I was ranting here in my blog!  I was so upset,trying to deal with things myself, but then I stepped back and said a prayer and gave the situation to God. Its not solved yet,but it does look like it will be..I should have had more faith and know it was in His hands all along! I will continue to pray about this and wait for the outcome. Therer are people who have stepped up and tried to help me and the situastion and I truly appreciate that..So now we wait!
 On our homesteading plans, Ric planted cherry,2 apple, peach, nectarine and a pear tree. We also are planning on planting 3 grapevines today and 2 blackberry bushes. We also have bee balm to plant in preparation for the bees! We have ordered 2 pecan trees, and a walnut and hazelnut tree and more flowering plants for the arrival of the bees! The bees will get here May 11th, originally it was April 26 but due to the colder temps they did not have the starter hives available, so now we are getting a hive that's already established  with even more bees! Then we began working on the fencing for the dwarf milking goats! I cannot wait for them!Now all we need is to get our garden plowed up , I hope we can get a tiller before too long or at least rent one to get that done before too late . Maybe even find someone to come till it up for us..either way I already have lettuce to plant , and tomatoes in my greenhouse! I love spring! Two of our newest chicks are pulling Houdini tricks, and escaping the small coop, I am afraid they will get out and a hawk will get them , but it won't be long before we put them in with the older ones ,and I think that will take care of it! Well ,off to work.. I am excited about today's plans , and looking forward to a gorgeous day!

Frustration

 I am so frustrated and angry right now, I just have such a hard time understanding why the people who are always in the mindset 'me first' seem to get things their way. I know in my heart we are not to store things up on earth, and I know in the end it won't matter, but its so frustrating to see them sit back and manipulate things to their advantage and leave behind those who try to follow the rules. I was made a promise, it was the way things were suppose to go, the way the rules are set,then someone steps in and destroys it ..I am having a hard time forgiving them, or turning the other cheek, or just letting it go! I have waited 2 years for this and one person who has no trouble twisting things to their advantage comes in and pulls the rug right out from under me!I have never been one to look for an argument, never been the confrontational type ,but sometimes you have to stand up  for yourself! Feeling really aggravated right now so sorry to rant,just hoping it will help me deal better...right now, I just cannot get past it..Say a prayer for me, and lets hope I do the right  thing!

2 and 1/2 scores!

Well today, I am half a century old! The big 50! I don't feel that old, but then again how old does 50 feel? As I do get older, I have come to realize a few key things: One, wisdom does come with age its funny how trivial things seem now that were SO important to me a few years back. Two no one is perfect, we all make mistakes and  no more than we can do everything right, neither can anyone else. Three, family is VERY important, not only those blood relatives but also those you make family! These are people who are always there for you, who you can count on and who you will be there for. And Four, everyone has bad days, don't take everything personal,  give people the benefit of the doubt! If you look for the bad in a situation , or even in people you will find it, but if you look for the good you, will find it!
Well I am off to spend the day with my family, enjoy good company and thank God for reaching the big 50, more later!

Gossip

I think something  society as a whole really needs to work on is gossiping! I know even when I try hard to keep my mouth shut, sometimes I can't seem to help adding my 2 cents,or repeating what I have heard.  Even when what is being said is true,whats the point? If we aren't telling someone in order to help the person being talked about, why do we have to say anything? One of the people I admired most in my life was my grandmother, when I was young and started to complain about someone , she would look at me and say "Julie,if you can't say something nice,don't say anything at all!" Wouldn't  it be awesome , if we all lived by that statement? Think about it,how many times have we been hurt or angry when we found out someone had been talking about us? Then we turn around and repeat what we have heard about someone else! Most of the time we don't even realize the similarities or what we are doing? Each one of us have our problems and faults,it may be physical, or emotional or 100 different things, but just because we don't agree ,or don't approve,does it REALLY help to gossip about it?  I wish we could all just stop and think when we are approached  by someone talking about someone else,how would that makes us feel,? Most of the time we don;t know the whole story, so  ,if its not going to help we should hold off on spreading rumors and gossiping, I mean how does it help? Do we think it makes us look better, do we think it makes us smarter? I think it just makes us less trustworthy , and  also makes someone think twice before sharing with us, after-all if we are talking about others whats going to stop us from talking about the person who just shared a problem with us?I know its something I need to work on , although I am better than  I use to be I have a LONG way to go! I only hope I can strive to be more like my grandmother, and think twice before I repeat something..or just walk away and not listen!   Just some pondering from  someone who thinks to much and remember  " If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all!"   The power of words,build us up or break us down!Have a great day!

Easter week end

 I had a really wonderful Easter ! We got up and went to sunrise service at Saint Andrews church , where my sister and parents go,and we had an amazing breakfast afterwards! Then we came home did some last minute preparations for the cookout .. Even with the weather, on again off again rain, it turned out really well!  The food was great the people were wonderful and I really enjoyed myself. Afterward   Mom got to see her ballgame and we had a fire in the fire pit ,Dad,and Hollie,Catie,Jonathan,Ric,and Ryan were there..it was so nice and relaxing!  Shannon , Chris and the kids were the only thing missing, I cannot wait til we have them all here too! When we all are together,I always love it, its truly the best way for me to spend my time.    I think everyone really enjoyed it. This is the first time I went in to a get together without as much stress.. and it was the best time I have had in a long time, I have proven to myself attitude is everything,lol. Most of the time we get together  I get so stressed trying to make sure everything is clean, the food is just right, and everything's getting done.. I don't have time to focus on  visiting and talking with everyone. This time I made a decision ,to really relax and visit with my family ,even if everything wasn't just right , and I am glad I did, things went better, and I think overall everyone enjoyed it more! After most everyone was gone, I was talking to Mom and she wants to get together, more often than just holiday,just simplify things a bit. I love the idea,I love the fact we are close, and I agree we don't make enough of an effort to see each other unless its a holiday! I hope everyone had a great Easter, and that we all remember what we were celebrating! He is risen!