I've got so much going on, making arrangements for the weekend for my husband and myself to go to the Family Life Weekend to Remember, where we are on the city ministry team. Of course, as goes my life, things change day by day. Rusty has worked overtime a lot lately, and we weren't sure we were going to be able to go. In fact, we just reserved our room this week.
Today, he texted me and said "I have to work Saturday". (It isn't really optional when he's in charge of the job)
Now what? I let out a big sigh? Will he have to work late Friday night? Should we just cancel? We can't cancel our room without 48 hours notice. Should we pay for someone else to go since we're going to end up paying for our room anyways? So many questions.
So, I'm too mentally exhausted to post anything deep.
However, I was inspired by Marybeth Whalen's list of things she loves. It gave me an idea. Especially since I'm going to be busy getting ready tomorrow, and away all weekend.
(Oh, in case you're wondering, we're still going, he's going to drive to work from there, we'll volunteer with the prayer team, etc.. as much as possible, and I'll drive my son to his hockey game Saturday. We made arrangements for one daughter to stay with a friend, and we've talked our daughter and her boyfriend (fiance to be) into going with us to attend the pre-married sessions if we can squeeze them in)
I'm going to post my own list of things I love, and see if it inspires you to tell me about things you'd like me to post about in the future. Tell me about things you love, what you like or dislike about my posts and my blog so far. What changes would you like to see? What topics would you like to hear about?
I love (in no certain order)...
Reading (fiction and non, blogs, etc...)
Bible studies
Blogging
my Nook
high lighting my books, my favorite verses in my Bible, etc...
Being married
Butterflies
the zoo
Smoothies
tea cups
pearls
country decor
being pampered
Music
Coffee (Starbucks)
Lattes (especially from the Koffee Kuppe)
My Smart phone
My laptop
Hugs
Especially from my husband :)
and children/grandchild
Camping
Long talks on the phone with my Mom
Coffee with a friend(s)
Flowers (I wish I could afford a landscaper)
Wildflowers
Cookbooks (Taste of Home, Paula Deen, Tricia Yearwood, etc...)
Lake MI, rivers, creeks, streams, ponds, lakes, oceans...
being alone
my parents
truffles
Going out to eat
Fried chicken
Mashed potatoes
a good salad, (especially Mediterranean @ Cartellis)
Chicken Alfredo
Ice Cream
Chocolate covered strawberries
Watermelon
Facebook
Pinterest
My children's laughter
Amish Fiction
Organizing books
being organized
decluttering
7th Heaven
My pink bedroom
wrap around porches
farm houses
living in the country (even though I live in town now)
brown eyes
Mexican food
family traditions
my van
a clean kitchen
a clean house
morning doves, cardinals, bluebirds, canaries
country sounds at night (whippoorwills, crickets, frogs...)
Gerbera Daisies
My roses (transplanted from my Grandma's years ago)
Lilacs
pink
snow falling
rain (when I'm inside)
pens
calendars/planners
kosher dill pickles
visiting my cousin in OK
visiting my Aunt in Detroit
family reunions
Pringles
manicures
pedicures
the smell of fresh cut grass
the smell of fresh cut wood
campfires
chocolate chip cookies
new books released by my favorite authors
breakfast or lunch dates with my kids (one on one time)
date nights with my hubby
the library
being a homebody
lounging in pajamas or comfy clothes
my favorite (hearts at home) sweatshirt
Coty wild musk
Jennifer Aniston perfume
books about writing
marriage conferences
women's conferences
baking
a good haircut & color (#a good stylist)
beautiful things
toddlers
climbing into clean sheets on a made bed
staying at a nice hotel
porch swings
fresh air
the smell of suntan lotion
going barefoot
flip flops
flowers popping up in the spring
summer days
Fireplaces
fireflies
Roasted marshmallows
giving gifts
Christmas
good surprises
Romantic movies
Sentimental movies
lists
index cards
notebooks
big breakfasts
cantaloupe
honeydew
P31 ministries
Hearts at Home
Bookstores
I'll stop there. Comment below and tell me more about yourself. I'd love to get to know my readers. What are a few of your favorite things? what you like or dislike about my posts and my blog so far. What changes would you like to see? What topics would you like to hear about?
I look forward to hearing from you. I'll check in as I can this weekend.
Blessings!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Congratulations to the winner of my contest Lara Wingler! She is now the owner of the book One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp.
If you didn't win this time, please keep following, I will have more contests and new ways to enter.
Remember to tell your friends about this blog if you enjoy it, they may too. :)
Thanks!
Blessings!
Tammy
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