May 2009 Newsletter
Happy May Singles
A Few Stray Thoughts
You know I thought the last couple months were hard. Randy had a stroke. I didn’t know if he’d make it. Tammy’s daughter had her baby prematurely. We didn’t know how that would turn out. All the new medicine the doctor put me on had me puking and sleeping for weeks. I lost so much weight, but don’t worry I gained it all back. So much happened!
Then this month came along and hit me between the eyes like a two by four. I still can’t believe my son wrecked my car. I loved that car. It had four wheel drive, a sun roof and it was Northside Eagle blue. That was a beautiful car, man, a beautiful car. Man! Sigh!
Then came the IEPs and the placement meetings at the same time. I only had two IEPs to do this year. TWO! And I had to re-write them seven times. SEVEN! I had to re-write them seven times!
I won’t even talk to you of placement meetings. They make me sad. I work so hard with a student all year. I grow so close to a child all year. I lovingly hand them over to the next teacher and watch and hear and know they will not love them like I did.
So much happened and yet and still we are and always have been in God’s hands in God’s plan.
Several months ago I prayed, “God help me, I can’t keep making this car payment”. My new car is much less expensive. I prayed, “God help me I can’t keep feeling like this”. My new medicine makes me feel great.
We are and always have been in God’s hands and in God’s plan.
UPDATE May 8
Happy
Mother’s Day
Intentional Living with Randy Carlsonwas asking mom’s to give one good piece of advice today. The wisest thing I ever finally learned helped with both my kids and my students. That is; my attitude matters. If I’m in a bad mood or sick or sad or tired or cranky or lazy or whatever it shows up in their behavior. So if I take care of myself I will have a better day for more reasons than one.
On a side note; I have been dealing with pride lately. Pride for helping others, pride for my accomplishments, pride for myself instead of giving the credit and glory to God as I should. That’s a hard one to fight. It feels natural to be proud of yourself, but natural is worldly and we are not called to be of this world.
The other day I caught myself filling up with pride and asked God to help me. Within the hour I was face to face with someone I had wronged and needed to make amends! Watch out what you pray for. God is listening.
On another note, I have been attending Christ Chapel in Warner Robins. The Sermons are deep. The praise is charismatic and genuine. The band rocks. The people are familiar. I like it. I have also been attending a women’s Sunday school class at Second Baptist in Warner Robins. The teacher is enthusiastic and the group is warm. I recommend it. They meet at 9 am.
A Few Good Books
These books helped me understand what went wrong in my marriage and several other relationships I’ve had
· The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
· Boundaries, When to Say YES, When To Say NO, To Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
· Common Mistakes Singles Make (And How to Avoid Them) by Mary S Whelchel
Prayer Requests
· Randy Parker is in rehab for a severe stroke
· Bill Dodd as he attempts to manage Christian single activities
· Donna’s son Elijah is very ill
· My son, Dood, is allowed to drive, sometimes
· Our nation’s financial crises
· Our nation’s spiritual crises
· Our nation’s safety
· Each other, as we face our own spiritual battles
Conservative News Sites
I recommend these over your local networks any and every day of the week.
Calendar
· Macon/Warner Robins Middle Aged Singles Hangout
· http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=62958757131
Weekly Habits
· Monday nights- Sonny’s Bar B Q in Warner Robins at 6 pm then tennis behind the sheriff’s office
· Monday nights- Eagles Springs clubhouse line dance lessons at 7 pm (novice level)
· Wednesday nights- attend a local church service
· Thursday nights- Line dance lessons (slightly more advanced) American Legion in Warner Robins, Watson Blvd at 7:30 pm, heads up they sell alcoholic beverages
· Sunday morning and evening- attend a local church service
Local Events
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Prinnie-Mack in Warner Robins is a great little coffee/sandwich/wifi/local artist shop but now its even better because an artist we all know and love has her art there.
The Joshua Cup Coffee aside from a great cup of coffee in any flavor you can imagine also has sandwiches, wifi, downtown in walking distance Macon (next to the library) and laid back atmosphere. Hours are 6:30 am to 10:30 pm and closed on Sunday. I just love it there.
Gregory West Dance Studio
http://www.gregorywest.com/
Close to my Heart Scrapbooking with Lisa Mosely
https://lmosely.myctmh.com/
Georgia Wilderness Society, Hiking/kayaking
http://www.georgiawildernesssociety.org/events.html
Macon/Warner Robins Middle Aged Singles Hangout
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=62958757131
Boycott
Pepsi products
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=379832
This one hurts, I love Mountain Dew, but I will do what is right
Fun Link
There’s a new way to keep in touch; Facebook.com, try it.
· Canoeing and kayaking newsletter
· Ocmulgee Archaeological Society
· Truett-McConnell College newsletter
As owner of this blog I can delete your beliefs and put down mine. God created everything. Isn’t this fun!