Monday, December 31, 2007

Hello

Hello Darling

God Bless you today. I hype its an easy day for you. You have a long night ahead of you.

The end of 2007. Lots have happened and needs to be reflected on. God has brought you through another year. Thank God for that miracle. You have been through a lot this year. Sometimes I think God has a lot of bad things happen to us in small groups. He knows we have conditioned ourselves to the little failures so that we can gradually handle yet another mishap. When we look back on the whole year we are amazed that we made it through all that and we are still here. Strengthen and conditioned for another year. Strengthen yourself for another year.  Be cheerful and know that God is working it our for you and me. Be encouraged.

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Standing firm in United Spirit and Purpose

When one commits themselves to a task, no matter the size, one must stand firm in the belief that the task is worthy and the purpose is just. Sometimes we are required to travel down the road believing one thing and thinking that it will never change, but then we come upon the two paths in the woods and must decide. Do we take the one less traveled. Robert Frost said it quite eloquently. To give you a hanky was done before journal and before other foolishness crept in.  There was sincerity in that. There was some flirting going on. I serve God. I keep you in my prayers daily. I want the best for you. Never to harm you or to hurt you. Be Blessed tonight and be a blessing to someone.

Friday, December 28, 2007

Accepting Of Others

The truth is I avoid certain types of people. The truth is that I do act differently around certain people.

I asked God to show me what is the problem, what is the obstacle for me and God sent me to Galatians 2:11-21. Paul recognizing that Peter acted differently towards the Gentiles when the Jews were around. What nonessential things/customs have I been following as a Christian that I now force on others as a concern? What antiquated Catholic values have I thought were essential but were just customs that I have continued to follow? I know that you being a priest is huge on the list of burn in hell things for me. How do I drop that custom? How do I regard you as a man on the one hand but then as a untouchable religious icon on the other? What's up with that? Does this make sense to you?

Thursday, December 27, 2007

 

Champagne Sunday Brunch, Award Winning, Best of Main Line

Ok so today was an early day for me. I went to see the National Treasure movie. I like stuff like that. Tomorrow I will see the Will Smith movie. I like movies. Saturday I need to pack up stuff at my dad's apartment. We have decided to rent it out. That was a big decision. The person is moving in in February.

You are my Will Smith, Kevin Costner, Brad Pitt, Denzel Washington, el numero uno. Those are some of my most favorite actors. HOT.

I just have had a very normal day, out early, went to a movie, tried to find a good pair of boots and then went home. Babysitting my usual Thursday with the baby.  think he was ready to just run up to you  on the altar on Sunday.

What are you doing today? What did yo do? I guess I will have to ask you to dinner another time. I want to ask you to dinner at my parents house. I will give you a three week spread to pick a time but that is what I want to ask you and I will not stop. I wanted to ask you in person but I have not had a chance to. I know I know I live far and its a lot to think about to travel here, but thats what I want to ask you. Now I have said it here and I didnt want to say it here first but the problem is I dont get to say stuff to you in person like I want to say. 

I think I will go to the prisons for the MLK visit. I might as well see parents of children who are in the CPS system.

Be blessed and be a blessing to someone special.

 

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Ihave to think that something good is about to happen because too much stuff is going wrong

Well I finally realized I could sign on at a different location. My wireless is down but the main connection is still up in the family room so that's what I did and found out I am now connected to the super highway again.

What a day yesterday. After being asked if I had a hero or a zero at home, and of course being told he could be my hero I spent most of my time trying to avoid him, especially after he tried to tell me some joke about a monkey and a tail which I heard very little of it but knew enough to recognize it was suppose to be a dirty joke. The people were just crazy. They were desperate. One thing I notice is that each year more and more people come to the dinner. We continue to have lots of food and the people do enjoy it.. There were quite a few volunteers this year. Again it was exhausting and exhilarating.

When I got home we ate a little and then played Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit. It was fun but I was tired and done by 8pm.  Then I spent another hour trying to figure out why I still didn't have internet. Finally gave up and went to bed.

Today I was up early, out early and it just kept going.  My darling daughter got towed this morning but could get the car without a notarized and faxed letter which we had to send this morning at 7am. Then had to meet the electrician at the building so he could fix the stove in one apt and fridge in another, The day has been harried and crazy. Up at 3am, out, back again, out again, back again.

You are the light. I am the light . We are the light. This is wonderful.

Be blessed and be a blessing to someone special.

 

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Do Not Grieve Darling

Hello

Today's sermon was very informative. I love the fact that we had five things to learn today instead of the usual three. I only remember two things though. Be ready for the unexpected. God will come into your best laid plans and upset everything. Be ready to still follow God's will, no matter what. Then there was the fact that I have to be ready.
The fact that I am in line and God is ready but I am still looking around on the shelves for something else. Now I may be wrong but I know that I am not looking for another person to be my mate. i know that you are the only one that I am looking for. You are the only one that I am wanting to be in my life. Now if that is not what you are getting then we are not on the same page. If God has told yo to stay where you are and to not be married then I have to say I don't believe that. I have not been told that and I <SPAN id=sp-4 title=" know, known, knows, knew, keno, knowing, Kino" style="BACKGROUND: url(undefinedimages/bg_spellingErr.gif) yellow repeat-x left bottom; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; COLOR: #000" _backupTitle="null"> God loves me and wants the best for me. God would not lead me to you in a special way and then tell you that he wanted you and me to be alone. No way. I know that there is no one for me but you and I will not settle for anyone else. I am ready for a life of single hood if this doesn't work, but it will work.  See I don't need or want a huge wedding with lots of people. I will not go to the end of the line for anything. If I am at the front of the line then I am the one asking for a price check holding up the line until I get what I want. God will not leave me in line. I refuse to give up. Its only gotten harder, not impossible.

Be blessed tonight and be a blessing to someone special. I love you.

Saturday, December 22, 2007

Hi

Im resting today so that I can be ready for the next three days. I think I will get out this afternoon though. theres so much to do and I really want to be able to do it all.

Be blessed today. I have been thinking fo a present for you and I dont plan on buying it.

Friday, December 21, 2007

Hello Darling

Hello Darling

I have been in a good mood today.

Nothing bothered me today.

Im babysitting now so I have absolutely no life.

I may go out shopping later tonight. Kohl's is open until midnight.

I'm tired but happy. Much love to ya.

Thursday, December 20, 2007

I'm Back

Well I'm back. But then you already know that.

When I fell last week I never went to the doctor and now my leg has turned colors. I guess I'll go to the doc tomorrow. I might have injured something I didnt know about.

Today was our holiday party. Only half of the staff attended. There is so much tension in our school you could cut it with a knife. What am I doing?

Well I know that I love you and I am tired. One more day and I am on vacation for two weeks. Good Night. I miss you. I want to talk to you.

 

Monday, December 17, 2007

Thank You Darling

What a wonderful thing. Now I know what she means when she says she's shopping for Christmas presents. You have wonderful contacts to be able to provide such a nice Christmas for children who otherwise wouldn't have the huge amount of things for the holiday. Thank You Father Christmas. Oh and I still got a very nice young man. to carry that big ole bag to my car;)

Today was our science fair and I was so glad to have it over. I was told that this was the best fair they have had in five years. Praise God. I thanked God for everything. I put in so much time before school and after school that I wanted to think it would be good but then again, I just didn't know what to expect. I'm just give all the glory to God. Of course now I was told I will have my formal evaluation on Wednesday. First good news then bad news. I thought this week was going to be easier after the science fair, but then when is it ever easier. All I know is that Friday is four days away. Count down.

Well good night and be blessed darling.

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Peace

Father God your word says that your gifts are irrevocable, that you never withdraw them once they are given and that you do not change your mind about those to whom you give your grace or to whom you send your call. I have to believe that you have not changed your mind about me Lord.  You gave me a message, a purpose. Something you felt I could do. Something that was not beyond me. Is this real Lord? Is this the one? Am I at that crossroad?  Lord I'm tired. I don't know if I'm fighting for or against sometimes. Lord I have been disobedient and rebellious toward you. I repent towards you and I pray for your mercy and forgiveness, Lord you continue to deliver me from every evil and continue to protect me. I was challenged this week. I look forward to a new week. I was tired, achy, sniffily, plus a coughing runny nosed baby and my reserve was on empty. I just couldn't make it today. I will accompany her tomorrow to pick up presents. Maybe I'm see you then. Be blessed tonight and be a blessing to someone. Good Night Darling.

 

Romans 11:29

God does not change his mind when he chooses men and gives them his gifts

for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable

God's gifts and God's call are under full warranty—never canceled, never rescinded.

 

 

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Let it Snow

Apparently we are destined to have winter. What the heck is all this snow and cold about/ Its too early for this stuff. Driving in it is a pain. It did look pretty after I came home from training and shopping. I'm so tired. This day can't end fast enough.

Good Night

Friday, December 14, 2007

Hello Darling

Im babysitting a sick baby right now.

Its complicated but I wanted to say hello.

I will talk to you later.

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Good Night

Father God I am so glad that I can take some time right now to just say thank you.

I have been getting up early for the past two days, so that I can get to work early. With the traffic its still not as early as I like but none the less I have been there early.

We are so busy Lord. Trying to get ready for our break. Testing, progress report, winter packet, bulletin board. I have duty next week so I will no longer have my morning. Home is busy and not busy. Ever since I decided that I wasn't going to put up the decorations and tree, its been quiet. This weekend is training. All day at that.

I am so looking forward to next Friday. I may not get dressed for a week.  After the Christmas Feast and stuff of course. I'm tired now so I am off to bed. Good Night. Never go to bed angry. No matter what we do during the day we will not go to bed angry.  I love you.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

My Prayer

My Prayer for Compatibility is that my spouse and I endure long and that we are patient and kind; that we are never envious and never boil over with jealousy. We are not boastful or vainglorious, we do not display ourselves haughtily. We are not conceited or arrogant and inflated with pride. We are not rude and unmannerly, we do not act unbecomingly. we do not insist on our own rights or our own way, for we are not self-seeking or touchy or fretful or resentful. We take no account of the evil don't to us and pay no attention to a suffered wrong. We do not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness but we rejoice when right and truth prevail. We bear up together any thing that comes. We are ready to believe the best of each other. Our hopes are fadeless under all circumstances. We endure without weakening.

Ephesians 4:15 (New Life Version)
15 but we are to hold to the truth with love in our hearts. We are to grow up and be more like Christ. He is the leader of the church.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Forgiveness

Hello Darling

Today was a challenging day for me. Right when I stepped outside I fell down the stairs. Thought I had broke something. I cried like a big baby. I finally pulled it together and with some help from the family I went on about my business. I came home and bandaged it up, took some pain meds and now I am in bed.

Be blessed and be a blessing. Good Night.

Monday, December 10, 2007

GOOD Morning

Good Morning

Blessings to you

You know my heart and you search it to find solace

My mind praises God and longs for you

When I think of the things of God that I am to concern myself with, you pop into my mind. I am concerned about those in nursing homes today. My prayer is for those who are widowed and alone. Those who have no one who remembers them. Their time on earth is short and most want it to come now. They lie in fetal positions not talking or moving. Father God remind them of their usefulness, bring comfort to the sick.

Today I have training for 6 grade science, so I wont be at school. This Saturday its at Loyola for 7th and 8th grade. Today its just at Medill. then there is a meeting afterwards at my school. I wont be at this one. Wednesday is New teachers meeting, science fair credentialing meeting. Tuesday is reconciliation. Thursday is free so far. Friday too. We do have learning first test this week. The science fair is this week. Can anything else be this week? I have not done any shopping nor have I put up any decorations. No one else will even pull out the boxes. I don't think I am going to decorate this year. Its too much for me. That's why people do it early, at Thanksgiving. Its too much to do it now.

Lord whatever you call me to do you equip me with whatever I need to do it.Just do it.

Sunday, December 9, 2007

Show Us Your Glory Lord

I cant go without you. I can not do it with out you. Show me your glory.

What a very spiritual day today. Today was a day of being grateful and showing God that we love Him.

Grateful for his blessings now and to come.

I am blessed to have you in my life, in whatever capacity it is. God knows I am never going to be able to ask you what I what to ask you face to face. I don't suppose there will ever be the right moment. I just have to do it the next time I see you.

Good Night Darling. don't feel bad that your bigwigs didn't meet or succeed our donations. This is not the end. We will continue to raise money until we meet our goal. Its our campaign and it will go on until we are successful. Be blessed tonight.

Show Us Your Glory Lord

I cant go without you. I can not do it with out you. Show me your glory.

What a very spiritual day today. Today was a day of being grateful and showing God that we love Him.

Grateful for his blessings now and to come.

I am blessed to have you in my life, in whatever capacity it is. God knows I am never going to be able to ask you what I what to ask you face to face. I don't suppose there will ever be the right moment. I just have to do it the next time I see you.

Good Night Darling. don't feel bad that your bigwigs didn't meet or succeed our donations. This is not the end. We will continue to raise money until we meet our goal. Its our campaign and it will go on until we are successful. Be blessed tonight.

Saturday, December 8, 2007

Reading Tomorrow

I have to read tomorrow and I havent even read the reading. Don't tell. Are you at the dance event now. I hope it went well, I would have loved to see you. Any chance to see you is always a treat. I love you.

I'll read it now.  I'm watching its a wonderful life right now. A man is discouraged.

I know all will turn out ok but just watching it reminds me that God's greatest gift is life.

My next favorite movie at this time is A Christmas Carol. Of course White Christmas is a favorite. Holiday Inn is great. What is the problem?

I have to see these movies at least once during the season. They don't run like they use to. I tell my children at school that there was a time when we had to wait for the movie or show to rerun on TV. There was no DVD or videos to rent. They think that's archaic.

Well let me read my reading, so I can be prepared. I need to ask you something and I pray that I ask it. I love you. How many others are telling you the same thing.      

A CHILDREN'S BOOK

I think you need to write a children's book.

I know many people have come to you about a book of your life and your accomplishments. I think it should come out in a children's book.

 

I took my grandson to the children's museum today. Then we went to the video store and got some movies. I'm watching Die Hard 4 now. I will watch It's a Wonderful Life after this.

Take care and be blessed.

Peace in the Family

Thank You God for today.

Thank You for waking me up this morning.

Thank you for the fact that I can use my brain and limbs and everything seems to work just the way you planned it.

Thank you for pouring your Spirit over me and my family. I sometimes get overwhelmed with the responsibility of taking care of family but you allow me to rest and wake up rejuvenated and renewed. I have a quiet reserve and confidence that I know will work out in the end. Father God I thank you for my peace today, my safety and my welfare today. I woke up warm and safe.

Today I will work on my grades. I have a ton of papers to do. I havent graded in ages.

The weather is looking sort of nasty for tonight. I dont think I will be making that drive in the muck of freezing rain and stuff.

What's on your agenda today? Will you go to the bakery? Do you have to get your hair cut? Is your tree up yet? I hope you are going to tell us how much money was raised early on. Don't keep us in suspense any longer.

I thought I might try putting some Christmas things up this weekend. I have my manger scene in my room.

Have a blessed day today. I am going to start putting grades in and see how long I can last.

Friday, December 7, 2007

Overcoming Rejection

Praise the Lord.

Thank You God.

I will do whatever I have to do to hold it together. I will keep it together.

I have to wonder what would life be like if things were different.

So what would I really change? What part would I change? At what point would I change it?

This is the time of year when the movie "Its a Wonderful Life" comes on. I really like that movie. Sometimes I feel life's circumstances have me burdened down. The cares and woes are too much. Too many people to be concerned about. I keep adding people to the list. Sometimes I wish I could take care of everyone. Why cant we have a certain level of comfort. Is it wrong to want that for people, for myself. Must we struggle all the time? I think that I am just making choices to keep things on an even keel. One day things will not always be so calm.

Well, good night. Enough of my rantings and wonderings. One thing for sure, keep the faith.  God loves you and me. Thank you Lord for all of the things you have kept me from having to deal with. PEACE BE WITH YOU. 

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Good Night

I thank God for giving me such a good Shepard.

Someone who can watch over us and keep us from harm.

I feel like things are getting better. I believe that I am getting better.

I believe that good things are happening. Its in the air. Good things. Good things.

Be blessed tonight and be a blessing to someone. Good Night.

 

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

The Cost of Friendship

Father God, Good Morning.

Glory to God in the Highest. I pray knowing that you hear my prayers. I know that while your son Jesus was here on Earth he did not surround himself with a group of students or even a group of followers, he placed himself in the company of friends. To admit that we need friends can be humbling. Close relationships are always the crux of God's message to us.

Admitting that we need friends is a sign of maturity. Jesus Christ shows us what its like to be a friend of his. Friendship will cost. Friendship will also have comfort.

Today will be a busy day. The traffic will be just crazy. That's where I expect to have the most anxiety. Science Fair is tomorrow and I am as ready as I will every be. This year I think the students are somewhat more involved but no where near total participation.  Then I have to met with my AP at 8am this morning to go over some stuff. STUFF. Today I see the traffic as being my biggest nemesis so I will have tea, a snack, some good music and just get going to where I need to go. Be blessed today and have a spirit of expectation that all your needs are met through Christ Jesus.

John 15:18-21

If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Remember the words I spoke to you. No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Hello Darling

Hello

How are you today? How was your day. Today is the day of the fundraiser. I pray and know that we will be successful.

God will supply all of our needs.

I know that the weather was not a factor. We will have success.

Be blessed and know that blessings are coming to you. I love you. Good Night.

Monday, December 3, 2007

Uneventful

You know some days are just that, uneventful. The day isn't bad nor is it good.

The traffic wasn't too bad this morning, quite nice actually. Coming home wasn't too bad either.

The day was just a normal day. The children weren't too bad. They weren't great or even good for that matter. But they weren't the worst they could be. I've seen them worse.

I am washing clothes now. I didn't go to aerobics. I did tell Kim I would join the the weight loss thing in January. I think I am counting down the days until winter break.

I started the children reading a book today for the literacy group. I picked a book that was already there and I thought it might be good. its called The Chocolate War. Its a little more than I expected. I think we can get through it and move on.

Well I am off to find out more about this book. Good Night and God Bless.

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Red Faith- We've Come this Far by Faith

How to cause a miracle.

St John 6:1

This is not the season to sleep in. Show yourself strong.

We are in need of a miracle. We need to know the steps that can cause a miracle. A miracle in our individual lives. God will use a toaster to teach you something.

I believe the roof is the toaster that God has used to teach us something in this faith community. Let this roof problem become the instrument that I cam show myself strong.

How to cause a miracle. Expectation. If you are going to cause heaven to intervene in a situation, if you are going to cause the super to intervene on the natural then you have to have an expectation for a miracle. Too many folks no longer expect God to do a miracle. God can touch things and make them happen. God is a God of possibilities. Before you can have a miracle you have to have an expectation for a miracle to happen.

You've got to be open to the possibilities of the miraculous. You cant get anything from God if you do not expect anything from Him. You must see the possibilities of the God for whom all things are possible. You have to come to a place where you expect healing. You ought to expect financial healing., You ought expect to have your children, spouse and your family saved. You ought to expect peace and joy in your life. Do you expect God to do things he said he would do?  The church is bankrupt of possibilities and possibility thinking. We don't need positive thinking. POSI THINKING ALLOWS GOD TO BLOW YOUR MIND. EXPECTATION.

I'm listening to today's sermon and I am thinking of my possibilities. Surely I can look at the possibilities of God and have great expectations for my life. I cant put a price tag on life.

With God all thingd are possible. Live in expectation, open to the possibilities. All things are possible with God.

You must have faith to unlock the power of the most High God. Its not how well you can pray. Its how much faith. Possibility without faith is fantasy. Expect it to come into manisfestation. Faith causes things to be as though they were. Before its over it shall be. Faith. Ibelieve it because you said it.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Hello Darling

This is the second time I have tried to write today.

I was up at 2am, then back to sleep at 4:30am. Up again at 8:30 and I have been up ever since. Today I am getting my hair done. I want to get my nails done too but we have to see how much time I have in the day.  Its December 1st already. The weather is crappy and I am finally feeling better.

Sheets of ice are on the car windows. What a day. I should correct some papers but I just don't feel like it. I need post it poster paper for class. Have to go to Sam's club for that. There are too many things to do in such a small amount of time. Also lets not forget about washing, my clothes and dad's clothes. Clean up the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. All in one day. I don't think so. I was suppose to have training today too., but I put it off. OK enough complaining. Sometimes you just have to get it out. Be blessed and have a good day.

Friday, November 30, 2007

Hello

How do we distinguish between true and false spirituality? Do we seek the one with a new way if expressing the word? Do we find someone who makes us laugh or someone who can reach our pain? Do we look for the one who we feel truly understands us? Someone who speaks our language.Do we relate to experiences that are common to us? If they dont talk about whats happening to us right now are we disenchanted? Can we tell the difference between the true and false prophet? I cant even watch religious tv anymore. Its not that I have heard anything specific or that something specific has happened, its just a general displeasure with the way they do things. Some set themselves up as experts on situations and dont really have the knowledge.

Im tired and I will have to see you later.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

 

I don't think I told you how beautiful the trees look outside the rectory.

They look very professional. I just love them.

You are so strong and caring. I know this is a truly hard time for you but you can do this and do it well. Soon all you will have to do is just sit back and count the money.

I'm feeling better, the antibiotics are working now.

Last night was good. It is always good to pray.

Be blessed tonight and be a blessing to someone. I love you.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

GOOD NIGHT

We prayed the good prayer of faith.

God hears the prayers of the faithful.

God heard our prayers.

God loves us.

Be blessed and be a blessing. I love you.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Good Night

Good Night my dear, good night.

I watched the NBC5 piece. We are getting exposure now. I'm excited about the corporate prayer. When two or more are gathered...

I will be there for prayer. I went to the doc today. Got some medicine. I will feel much better tomorrow.

God is good and He will hear the prayers of his people.

Much love tonight. Be blessed and be a blessing to someone.

Monday, November 26, 2007

 

Proverbs 13:12 (message) Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick,
                                         but a sudden good break can turn life around.

Hello Darling, we need a good break, something that can turn our lives around. Good will come of the events taking place in our lives. The church will be restored and renewed. The roof and anything else will be repaired. Our relationship will grow. This is not the end or a stalemate. You have a good night. I went to water aerobics tonight so I will sleep well. Tomorrow I have to take daddy to his drs appt so I will be off. Wednesday is aerobics but its also corporate prayer. I havent been to aerobics on Wednesday for two weeks now. I wont worry about that now. Good Night my sweet.

 

 

No Surprises

No surprises today Lord. Nothing that is from left field so to speak. Nothing out of the ordainary. Let today be a calm, return to school.

Sometimes things that arent suppose to upset us does just that and we dont even know why.

Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone.

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Just Stand

Put on the whole armor of God and then just STAND.

 Red Faith.

We will raise the money needed and more to cover fixing up that downstairs McMahon Hall. We will have more than enough. You were very visual today.

I want to talk to you. Red Faith.

I write, then I pause, then I think, then I write. Red Faith.

Saturday, November 24, 2007

2 Timothy 2

I know that there are so many things that I want to say to you.  My heart belongs to you. I entrust it to you.

.

 

 

Good Night

I'm so excited that I have a new coat. My daughter bought me some things to compensate for my babysitting time. I'm really grateful for that. Plus I don't have the baby tomorrow because I'm reading for Gloria tomorrow. I think tomorrow will be a good day. I know that I will be with you tomorrow.

My character is always being challenged. I will continue to love you and love God. I pray that God will always give me reason to trust and love Him.

Tomorrow I plan to ask you something and I pray that you say yes. Then when you say yes I am going to be like oh my God.

Be blessed tonight and be a blessing.

Good Night

I'm so excited that I have a new coat. My daughter bought me some things to compensate for my babysitting time. I'm really grateful for that. Plus I don't have the baby tomorrow because I'm reading for Gloria tomorrow. I think tomorrow will be a good day. I know that I will be with you tomorrow.

My character is always being challenged. I will continue to love you and love God. I pray that God will always give me reason to trust and love Him.

Tomorrow I plan to ask you something and I pray that you say yes. Then when you say yes I am going to be like oh my God.

Be blessed tonight and be a blessing.

Friday, November 23, 2007

I Survived Turkey Day

Thank you God for today. The day after Thanksgiving. There is no more cooking that needs to be done and I am not as exhausted as I was yesterday morning. I do think I am fighting a cold/virus/something that is very yucky. Plenty of fluids, fluids, fluids.

I pray that you are well and that your time spent today is good.

I did spend time in reflection and bible reading.

Daniel 11:36-12:13

Daniel's final prophetic vision gives us strong encouragement and hope during difficult times.

...At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise...

Have a wonderful blessed day. Be blessed and be a blessing to someone.

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving

 

Thank You Father God

I will give thanks with a grateful heart. I give thanks to the Holy One. Give thanks for all that God has given me.

Hello Darling

I pray that today you will spend it with someone who loves you. Ipray that you are loved and that you have comfort food today that gives you the warmth and love that you need. Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone.

 

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Good Morning

Your doos look very nice. They match so well with the building.

Blessings to you this morning. I have terrible traffic on the expressway. I need to leave right now. I am so glad we have a few days off.

What is most meaningful to you at this time? What are you thankful for? What are you doing today?

Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Hello Darling

I dont know why but I am so enthralled with the love of you.

I hope that we are successful in our endeavour.

My thoughts of you are in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening.

I pray that you are safe and that you are in good health. Know that I love you and am very sorry that I was so busy this morning that I couldnt make an entry.

I love you and cherish your love. Good night and be blessed.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Good Morning

Good Morning Darling.

I will press through just to touch the hem, the arm the anything of his garment.

Darling, please forgive me for yesterday. I didnt write and I am very very sorry. I had a very full day and I was very tired.

I will spend some time in praise and thanksgiving over the fact that I am waiting for the promises of God. I am excited about waiting. I will wait on the Lord.

Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone special. I love you.

 

 28-31"Take a lesson from the fig tree. From the moment you notice its buds form, the merest hint of green, you know summer's just around the corner. And so it is with you. When you see all these things, you know he is at the door. Don't take this lightly. I'm not just saying this for some future generation, but for this one, too—these things will happen. Sky and earth will wear out; my words won't wear out.


Saturday, November 17, 2007

Good Morning

Hello Darling

You're probably wondering why I am up so early.

Well let me put your mind to rest, like Job 19 and 20, I am relentlessly being abused by my career. I have training this morning and to make matters worse, its all the way at Loyola on Sheridan, also its all day 8:30-2:45. Whole day spent in training. We God has blessed me to think of this as a way of increasing my assets and marketable skills. If this doesn't work out here, I will make new contacts and be a viable source for next year. My dear, I thoroughly enjoyed the evening of worship. Thank you for waiting until I got there. Even if you didn't, I feel like you did. Glory, glory, glory. God is good all the time and all the time God is Good. Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone. I love you.

Friday, November 16, 2007

Hello

Good Morning Lord.Let my prayer come before you today Lord, Listen and answer me. Psalm 88:2

Lord this morning was a reflective time for me. I found something that I didn't know was bothering me. Organization and planning. I'm terrible at this and I see that its bothering me that I am bad at this. Today will be a reflective day of praise and worship. I have things that need to be improved within myself and I want the ability to improve those deficit areas. 'Be blessed today and know that you are loved dearly.

 

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Good Night

Poem Title: Good Night, Sweet Dreams

It's been a busy day
time has quickly gone
On your pillow lay your head
in your mind put a song

Allow peace to seep inside
let the angels lull you to sleep
Leave your cares behind you
for tomorrow they will keep

Good night, sweet dreams
go have your rest
As you arise tomorrow
you'll be your best

Good Night!

©2007 Mary E. Carpio

 

 

Thankful

Thank you God for your wonderful gifts.


Thank You for a warm and secure home.

Thank You for the ability to wake up, dress myself and drive myself to a job.

Thank you for allowing me to find someone to love and who loves me.

Thank You for loving me even when I didn't love myself.

Thank You for all that you have ever done for me.

I am grateful this morning and I want to be reflective about the wonderful Counselor, Father, Abba, Yahweh, The Almighty God, in my life. Thank You.

I will remember the blessings for me, from God, that I have received and be thankful. I will meditate on all the wonderful things that have already been done for me and know that I am not forgotten nor forsaken.

Sometimes I put false hope in being content if I can just do this or have that. My contentment comes with knowing God. I love you, have a blessed day today.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Today

Today was a good day, surprisingly enough.

I knew I would have a sub so I could work on the stuff I needed to work on but I didn't know I would meet with my CNTC coach. That took up most of the morning so I didnt have an opportunity to do the other stuff they wanted me to do but I saw that I was going to be busy for the day so I just did what I could do to make the day salvageable.

Then I lost my student list. I had to print another one and two students go over the list to compare it to the folders that I had. Now I will have a chance to finish the interviews with the other students. I still have about thirty students to interview. One of the teachers told me that this is the first time they had such a good emphasis on the science fair. That made me feel good. Now administration has to give me some accolades to keep the enthusiasm going. I cant wait to have this over.

How was your day? I strongly have every desire and plans to be there on Friday. With my young charge. Please make sure its an evening worthy of our time and effort to be there. Trust me it will be a small feat for me to leave work, go through the traffic home, pick up the baby, travel back out in traffic to church, then to find myself enjoying the evening. Make it worth my time and effort.

Good Morning

 

A crisis will capture your attention. But the response to a crisis can differ greatly from person to person. Some people become bitter and are hardened due to the devastation that a crisis will bring. Some quietly endure but learn nothing from the experience. They have just gone through it, they were the victim. A few however find their lives are purified, deepened and strengthened by the devastation. Thinking about the most tragic things that have ever happened to me personally, I find that I have been through each of these stages at one time or another. Yesterday, my daughter picked me up from school, so of course she wanted to get some Harold's while she was in Hyde Park. A woman with two girls maybe 6 and 8 came to the car begging. I was in the store paying for her food because she didn't have any money so when I came out, she told me about the woman and how she was homeless and she felt sorry for them and how they looked like a good family just had some hard times. We know that the largest group of homelessness are women and children. We drove around so I could give them some money. Then we prayed for them and thanked God that we weren't homeless, on the street. I thought about how horrible that must be, the inner turmoil of having to provide daily. The children didn't seem too bad but there was some wear and tear on them and the mother. I just know that this experience will be a very tragic and memorable time for them. I know I complain about my miserable life and the crap that I have to attend to as if its important in the whole scheme of the universe but when your safety and security are challenged, when you don't know where you will sleep and where your next meal will come from. As a teacher I might have that student in my class and may not even know they are dealing with homelessness. We don't know all of the things that our students deal with. Some are the caregivers for older relatives. They take care of the younger siblings and some take care of the home in general. Maybe they are trying to just stave of the next steps to their homeless situation. I feel my inner life is in crisis and I pray that I will be shown how to repent.

Back to the grind stone. Put things in perspective. A true crisis is not whether every student has a science fair project. Be blessed and be a blessing to someone.

Joel 1 Get in Touch with Reality—and Weep!

 1-3 God's Message to Joel son of Pethuel:

    Attention, elder statesmen! Listen closely,
   everyone, whoever and wherever you are!
Have you ever heard of anything like this?
   Has anything like this ever happened before—ever?
Make sure you tell your children,
   and your children tell their children,
And their children their children.
   Don't let this message die out.

 4What the chewing locust left,
   the gobbling locust ate;
What the gobbling locust left,
   the munching locust ate;
What the munching locust left,
   the chomping locust ate.

 5-7Sober up, you drunks!
   Get in touch with reality—and weep!
Your supply of booze is cut off.
   You're on the wagon, like it or not.
My country's being invaded
   by an army invincible, past numbering,
Teeth like those of a lion,
   fangs like those of a tiger.
It has ruined my vineyards,
   stripped my orchards,
And clear-cut the country.
   The landscape's a moonscape.

 8-10Weep like a young virgin dressed in black,
   mourning the loss of her fiancé.
Without grain and grapes,
   worship has been brought to a standstill
   in the Sanctuary of God.
The priests are at a loss.
   God's ministers don't know what to do.
The fields are sterile.
   The very ground grieves.
The wheat fields are lifeless,
   vineyards dried up, olive oil gone.

 11-12Dirt farmers, despair!
   Grape growers, wring your hands!
Lament the loss of wheat and barley.
   All crops have failed.
Vineyards dried up,
   fig trees withered,
Pomegranates, date palms, and apple trees—
   deadwood everywhere!
And joy is dried up and withered
   in the hearts of the people. Nothing's Going On in the Place of Worship

 13-14 And also you priests,
   put on your robes and join the outcry.
You who lead people in worship,
   lead them in lament.
Spend the night dressed in gunnysacks,
   you servants of my God.
Nothing's going on in the place of worship,
   no offerings, no prayers—nothing.
Declare a holy fast, call a special meeting,
   get the leaders together,
Round up everyone in the country.
   Get them into God's Sanctuary for serious prayer to God.

 15-18What a day! Doomsday!
   God's Judgment Day has come.
The Strong God has arrived.
   This is serious business!
Food is just a memory at our tables,
   as are joy and singing from God's Sanctuary.
The seeds in the field are dead,
   barns deserted,
Grain silos abandoned.
   Who needs them? The crops have failed!
The farm animals groan—oh, how they groan!
   The cattle mill around.
There's nothing for them to eat.
   Not even the sheep find anything.

 19-20God! I pray, I cry out to you!
   The fields are burning up,
The country is a dust bowl,
   forest and prairie fires rage unchecked.
Wild animals, dying of thirst,
   look to you for a drink.
Springs and streams are dried up.
   The whole country is burning up.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Learning to Wait on the Lord

 

Thank God for all that the Lord has done to love me and teach me the right things to do and say.

I'm so tired right now.

I pray for peace and comfort tonight. I pray that I will sleep through the night and wake refreshed. Thank You  God for your blessing.,

Monday, November 12, 2007

Pass it on

2 Timothy 2 Doing Your Best for God 1-7So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ. Pass on what you heard from me—the whole congregation saying Amen!— to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others. When the going gets rough, take it on the chin with the rest of us, the way Jesus did. A soldier on duty doesn't get caught up in making deals at the marketplace. He concentrates on carrying out orders. An athlete who refuses to play by the rules will never get anywhere. It's the diligent farmer who gets the produce. Think it over. God will make it all plain.

 8-13Fix this picture firmly in your mind: Jesus, descended from the line of David, raised from the dead. It's what you've heard from me all along. It's what I'm sitting in jail for right now—but God's Word isn't in jail! That's why I stick it out here—so that everyone God calls will get in on the salvation of Christ in all its glory. This is a sure thing: <BR \>
   If we die with him, we'll live with him;
   If we stick it out with him, we'll rule with him;
   If we turn our backs on him, he'll turn his back on us;
   If we give up on him, he does not give up—
      for there's no way he can be false to himself.

 14-18Repeat these basic essentials over and over to God's people. Warn them before God against pious nitpicking, which chips away at the faith. It just wears everyone out. Concentrate on doing your best for God, work you won't be ashamed of, laying out the truth plain and simple. Stay clear of pious talk that is only talk. Words are not mere words, you know. If they're not backed by a godly life, they accumulate as poison in the soul. Hymenaeus and Philetus are examples, throwing believers off stride and missing the truth by a mile by saying the resurrection is over and done with.

 19Meanwhile, God's firm foundation is as firm as ever, these sentences engraved on the stones: <BR \>
   god knows who belongs to him.
   spurn evil, all you who name god as god.

 20-21In a well-furnished kitchen there are not only crystal goblets and silver platters, but waste cans and compost buckets—some containers used to serve fine meals, others to take out the garbage. Become the kind of container God can use to present any and every kind of gift to his guests for their blessing.

 22-26Run away from infantile indulgence. Run after mature righteousness—faith, love, peace—joining those who are in honest and serious prayer before God. Refuse to get involved in inane discussions; they always end up in fights. God's servant must not be argumentative, but a gentle listener and a teacher who keeps cool, working firmly but patiently with those who refuse to obey. You never know how or when God might sober them up with a change of heart and a turning to the truth, enabling them to escape the Devil's trap, where they are caught and held captive, forced to run his errands.

We have to remember to keep the message fresh for the youth.. They are the ones who will pass it on.

I  will not stand in lines to speak to you or to contact you in any way., I just can't do that anymore. That is my decision for today . I feel there is a certain urgency in our message now. I love you. I need you to know that.

Morning

Bless the Lord. Thank You God for today. Thank You Lord for my life. I could have not waken up today. Nothing is guaranteed to any of us. As we see daily, we know neither the time nor the place when we will be called to answer God. I continue to plan for my life and pray that God will guide me. Make me sit down and listen to what he wants me to do and then prod and push me to do it.

Today I will take Austin to the museum. Then we have the carpet people coming so we can get some estimates for the areas we want to remodel/recarpet/wood floors/ whatever/

This journey of remodeling and moving/packing. Managing two homes. Its going to be a challenge for me. Thank God I have help in this process.

My heart belongs to you. You are My Love. Have a blessed and wonderful day.

Ephesians 3:16-19 (New International Version)
New International Version (NIV)

Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society


16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.


Sunday, November 11, 2007

Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord

I wont take nothing for my journey.

My Road to Damascus

Why did it have to go so long today? I had to leave to pick up my daughter from work. Then we have to go over to my girlfriend's house. Her father died on Thursday and the funeral is Wednesday. I wont be going on Wednesday but I did want to see her. Anna is going to do her hair tonight.

It was necessary to have the testimony, the song, the dedication. All of that was very important, I just didn't realize how late it was until everything was over. I wanted to talk to you. Father God I pray that you heal him. Not for me. If I never have him for my own, I just pray that you heal him. Let him be well. Let him get well Lord. I love him and need him. I want him in my life. Pleas Lord, save him.

Good Morning

I am redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. My sins are forgiven and I forgive others who may have sinned against me. I am asking for protection for my family daily. I know that there are those who are seeking to harm us because of their contempt for us but we are children of God and we belong to the most high God.  Lord we seek safety in a violent place. Lord you see the violence in our streets and in our schools and our workplaces. The drug dealers, gang members and the wanna bes who are in our neighborhood and sometimes in our homes. They are not living secular and alone. Others know of them, know what they do and how they do it. They don't trust the police enough to tell and keep telling. Tell somebody, who can tell somebody, who can tell somebody. Lord guard us always. Confuse the tongues of those that cause strife, mischief and harm. Father God you alone are our safety and protection. Guide us, guard us, do not let us stumble. Continue to remind us that we belong, we are worthy and we are loved and needed. I love you. I belong here.

1 John 3

 1How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.


Psalm 123:4 We have endured much ridicule from the proud,
       much contempt from the arrogant.

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Good Morning

Glory be to God. This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Today is report card pickup day so we start at noon and finish at 6:15pm. Not 6 but 6:15pm. But of course I have a meeting for the area science fair coordinators at 10 am. They love to take up my time. Saturday is another day of training. Next Saturday, another day of training. But enough of that, I really don't mind the training, I love classes. I am that life long learner. I just don't like it taking up my Saturdays and my free time. We do get paid for it, I'm just being grouchy right now. Science Fair is rounding the corner and I have lots to do. I pray that it all goes well. I have my AP giving me time away from class. I was shocked she did that yesterday, i could us about two more of those so that I can really give a bam bam bam science fair.

Well I better get ready, cant be late for the meeting, Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone special. I love you.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Good Morning

Thank you Father God for today. I woke up at 2:30 and couldn't get back to sleep. I had too much stuff on my mind. Good News is I get to sleep a little later tomorrow. But I still have to make it through the day today. I think its a Starbucks morning.

I'm going to go back to the basics. Back to the phone Back to the communication mode. Back to just trying to have a conversation, about anything. First it will be hard but then it will improve.

My loneliness has not and will not drive me to another man. I will remind you that I am not the type of woman that will make substitutes for my love and affection. I am struggling with you, how in the world would I just turn myself over to someone else that I don't know or barely know. Not many people can get through the barricade, the real barricade. You snuck in through the barbed wire and found a place within my heart. Your place. No one else can take your place. Even if you are not there you still have that place, it just means the chair is empty for right now but it does belong to someone. Your name is on the chair. That's your chair in my heart. Never worry about me finding someone else. I would rather be alone than to have to deal with someone who is not the one for me.

I need to get ready for today. We are reading Patrol by Walter Dean Myers, since the students will be out for Veteran's Day. I talk to them about my experiences in the Navy and they have lots of questions. I always support the members of the armed forces. I just don't support this president who has no regard for their life or the lives of the people who's country he has invaded.

Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Good Night

 

 

 

Today was a kick in the butt. I cant wait until this month is over. Actually this week. Report card pick up is Thursday. Then the next headache is the science fair. Everyday there is something to do with this fair.

I saw the website today. You have all the power players onboard for your fundraising. I know you will do it.  Where do we go with the distance that we have created between us? You have so many major things going on in your life right now. Your baby is sick, your church needs you desperately. You are working to make it better and I understand that. You didn't even go on a much needed vacation. I imagine next year you will take three or four weeks to make up for all the stress of this year. I know and believe that it will work out. Keep the faith, believe that it will work.

Have a blessed night. I love you.

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