Getting back on track

Well the holidays, Brett loosing his job and both of us being sick in January seemed to get me off track. I am working hard to get our home back in order, my spiritual life back in order, and this blog back on track. I know there has not been much posted here. But we have been living life and doing stuff. So in the next few weeks you see pictures of stuff that happen two or three months ago, just give me grace.



P.S. I have been posting one sentence prayers. I set those up months ago, but it seems that the one that pops up is just what I need for that day. That is a God thing you know! And I am slowly making my way towards 1,000 on my 1,000 gifts list. I find myself thinking of things that I am thankful more often. I am really enjoying it.

P.P.S. So I haven't said it here before, but Brett lost his job. It happened the week before Christmas. We are doing good. We have cut back the budget and we have a good financial plan going. We are blessed to have a nest egg in savings and our family, friends, and church have been a huge help to us. The Lord has taught me a lot through this and I know that I have a lot more to learn. I'll be sharing some of that later on.

I must really love Brett

because I watch a lot of sci-fi with him. I would like to thank my Dad and brother for watching so much sci-fi when I was growing up. Little did I know that I would help prepare me for my future mate. Here is a run down of what we have watched in the 14 months we have been married.

We started with 5 seasons of



The idea is that a team of scientist have discovered the lost city of Atlantis.

Then we watch 10 season of



The idea behind this show is that scientist have discovered a giant ring that is a doorway to other planets. They walk thru the "door" into another world. This "Star Gate" is how they get to the lost city of Atlantis.

We are currently watching



Star Trek: The Next Generation. There are seven seasons and we have just started on season five. This is the sci-fi that I grew up on!

But wait! There is a new Star Gate that has just started. Thanks to the power of Internet I have already watch all 10 episodes that have come out.



The idea behind this one is that they use the Star Gate to travel to a ship that is billions and billions of light years from earth. But the ship is old and run down. They face life and death situations as they try to make it home.

Goals

My friend Emily posted her goals for the month. It inspired me to post mine. I hope this will help keep me accountable.

January's Goals:
e-mail the Christmas letter out - not done yet
get the laundry back under control - DONE

February's Goals:
finish our stockings for Christmas 2010 - Mine is 98% there, Brett's is 80% there
wrap the hot water tank with insulation
e-mail the Christmas letter

I'll check back in with you in the middle of the month . . . .

One Sentence Prayers

O God of compassion, have mercy on me.

1,000 Gifts (31-40)

31. A hubby who made my lunch.
32. A mom who will check on you when you are sick.
33. A new co-worker.
34. Encouraging words from people who have walked the same road that I am on.
35. A kitty who sits at the door just waiting to be petted.
36. Kitties that seem to have calmed down for the moment (we had all the boy cats interested in our girl cat for about two weeks . . .)
37. Recovering from being sick again
38. Friends who will come over even when your house is messy and don't care
39. Friends who understand we are on a budget and bring over food.
40. The hope of snow and ice.

I have a birthday coming up

I want to do something a little different this year for my birthday. I am asking for cleaning supplies to be donated to Our House. Epoch (our church) has been able to serve there several times. One of the things they are always running low on is cleaning supplies. They get lots of food and clothing donations. It can be things like – 409, Windex, paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, hand soap, laundry detergent. So if you want to give me something for my birthday, would you please consider something to help Our House?

1,000 Gifts (21-30)

21. A soft, warm bed to sleep in
22. A beautiful sunrise on the way into work
23. Getting to work 30 min. early
24. A night of peaceful sleep (after a not peaceful night)
25. Pillow talk with Brett
26. That I learn new things about Brett every day
27. That Brett knows my thoughts and feelings with out me having to say one word
28. An e-mail from an friend that I hadn't talked to in years!
29. The flood of memories and emotions that came with that e-mail!
30. A very special and much needed gift card from a friend that is far away - thanks LB!

One Sentence Prayers

Let no unwholesome word proceed from my mouth.

1,000 Gifts (11-20)

11. Having sick days at work
12. Having a husband who will take care of me when I am sick
13. Having hulu to pass the hours while sick
14. Feeling human again
15. Having a garage to park our cars in
16. Having a car that works
17. Finishing two big projects at work
18. Having great cousins who live in town
19. Laughter
20. Board games to play with family

One Sentence Prayers

O Lord, let me feel your presence.

Job Opening at my work

Immediate Opening for Administrative Assistant

Full-time administrative assistant needed for state home school organization located in downtown Little Rock; hours are M-F 8-5; pay is $7.75 per hour to start. Applicant needs to be very organized, be detail oriented, have good phone skills and be self-motivated; knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Access are a plus. If interested, please contact Melissa Savary at 501-978-5503 to schedule an interview.

1000 Gifts

The concept behind 1,000 Gifts is to develop the habit of expressing gratitude to God for the blessings in your life. It can be big blessings or little ones. Just start expressing gratitude. So here it goes . . .

1. My husband
2. My mom
3. My job
4. My small group at church
5. My health
6. A warm house
7. Pipes that unfroze in time and didn't bust
8. My kitties, Tiger, Boots and Patches
9. Gift cards
10. Food to eat

One Sentence Prayers

Bless the Lord, O my soul, let all that is within me bless His Holy name.

Love me some PW Women

You already know about my love for Pioneer Woman and her blog. But I have also come to love The Park Wife and her blog. (get it two PW women?)

Park Wife is doing a give away for a Pioneer Woman book tour shirt. I was so very sad when I found out that PW had shirts for her book tour, but didn't bring them to Little Rock (I think they weren't ready in time).

But now there is a chance for me or you to get a medium PW shirt. Hop over here and check it out.

One Sentence Prayers

Lord do in me everything you need to do so you can do through me everything you want to do.