Take the Step

It's funny, the seasons we seem to go through in life. There are times when we get comfortable with our work and our personal lives, so we don't step out and try anything new. Then there are times when something new seems like a prescription to a happier life. I think that's where I'm headed right now. There is a lot to learn out there and I don't want to become settled forever quite yet. Sometimes, I give myself quite a pep talk just to make myself take that step but then I'm glad I did. Some things are in the works now, but waiting seems to be part of the procedure before the "moving forward" stage. More to come....

This Week's Ramblings

I'm starting to get that feeling inside like it's been forever since I've been here so it must be time to write SOMETHING! lol.

This week has been rather slow at work. We are entering the normal slow time of the year but the problem is that it never picked up during what was supposed to be the busy time. Given that information, the outlook is not good. There still aren't an abundance of new jobs out there so the ones that are available have literally hundreds of applicants. But, God willing, it will all work out for me somewhere along the way.

I have been thinking about how people think about their work experiences. It has sort of been an observation that people tend to not want to try something they don't already know how to do for lack of confidence. I've been there myself before. But, somewhere along the way I decided, hey, why not try? The worst that can happen is that I could fail. I tend to be persistent so what I do fail at, I keep at it, trying until I figure it out. What good is giving up? Each new experience lets us learn something we didn't know before, even if we didn't understand each and every facet of it. We take what we learn and move on to the next experience. Overall, I find that works well for me. It makes me less afraid to have the courage to step out and do the next thing. And, who knows? I could be pleasantly surprised to find out I could do what I tried to do. Just more of my ramblings.....

I've been tolerating a cold which isn't much fun to do and go to work.

It's Sunday Again

Today Otis, the guest goat went back to where he came from. We all wondered how his sheep friend Tuesday would handle this but she is doing fine. Her Mother is back in the herd now. I think it is the residents of our home who will actually miss the presence of the goat. LOL.

Whit and I went to the church I used to frequent. We enjoyed the people there and the service. I miss a lot of those folks. Absolutely every church is different, even if they are of the same denomination. They all have their certain formats. It is a very interesting quest so far to find the perfect fit. In the end, the important factor is always going to be whether or not God is present. Next week, we will be attending the church I attended as a child. It has been many many years since I even visited there. I'm sure it is not the same at all. We will see. Stay tuned.

We Just Don't Know

Today is Sweetest Day. We had a wedding reception to attend and it is also the anniversary of my Mother's death. Talk about a broad range of feelings to deal with in one day! It made me think of how sometimes, we see people and don't understand the moods they seem to be in at a given time. We just don't know what people are dealing with on a personal level on the inside. We often make assumptions that the way they seem to be acting has to do with us personally when in fact it may be all about something else entirely. I guess what I'm getting at is that we need to stop and think before we judge others. We really may not know what they are experiencing on the inside when we interact with them. Food for thought....

Is This Fall

It's rainy and windy today. Fall has descended upon us much too soon. Actually, it feels like we skipped fall and are headed into winter. Not a pleasant thought because winters seems long enough as it is. I'm headed off to work soon, which is not expected to be booming with business with weather like this. A surveyor's office suffers in times such as these. But, I will keep going until someone tells me to do otherwise. That's something out of my realm of control. The economy has not bounced back as some thought it would. Why am I not surprised?



A flu shot is sounding like a very good idea also. Maybe I can work that in the next couple of days. I have a feeling I may be sorry if I don't. We are taking all the precautions we can at work and home and I hear there is something being distributed to churches as well on the matter.



I'm off and I wish you all a great day! :)

Do Pastors get to do and say things that hurt others and it's O.K. because they are Pators? Does that excuse them from treating people well?

The Author of Confusion is at it Again

Not only are job choices looming in my life but I'm also trying to make a decision about which church I'm wanting to attend. It seems there is an awful lot going on all at once. Part of me wants to do one thing and the other part wants to do something else entirely. Then there is the part that wants to do nothing because that's easiest. It's easy just to stick one's head in the sand and try to imagine that all the decisions will miraculously be made without us. LOL. The thing is, I also know that making no decision is also a decision. Go figure....

Sunday of Impression

Today I visited the church of a fellow employee. I knew he was giving his testimony today. I was not disappointed by the testimony or by the church. The people were wonderfully friendly and made us feel right at home. The young man has made such a change in his life that I am totally impressed by God's mysterious ways. I am "staying tuned" here because I think some fantastic things will come from it all for him. It was an honest and inspiring time and I feel so blessed having had the opportunity to be there. Many times we may wonder if God truly his there and there are times when we just know that he is. (sigh)

Giving it to God

A lot of people in my life (and I'm included in the group) are making decisions about their jobs. They don't know whether or not they should take a certain job or for some it's even if they can find a job right now. It's hard to make a decision that you feel 100% sure about. I'm not even sure that's possible. So many times, we make a decision only to find out later that nothing was as we thought it would be and wasn't the best thing we could have done. Things always look different from the outside looking in. I am to the point in my own situation that I am ready to let God handle it. I need to quit worrying about it. Take it God, I don't want it anymore.

First trophy of the season

Today's hunt produced a 7 point buck by the No. 1 son. He has had to work most of the season so far so he was eager to get out today. He was not disappointed. This was a big bodied buck even though the antlers were not outrageously huge. It was an exciting day to say the least. Both sons are good with the bow. Even though I made fun of their pre-season practicing, I know it paid off. Congrats to them! Hhmm. Their dear old Dad, who is the one who taught them how to hunt is the one who doesn't have a deer yet. Of course they will not kid him about that! Ha!

Hunting Results

The second deer of the season was taken yesterday by my youngest son with a bow. We've already gotten some of the venison back from the first take and it is delicious! We had venison chili today. It was enjoyed by all.


There have been not trophies yet. Stay tuned. :-)

Asher and Anna

Asher and Anna are a set of twins that my brother and his wife adopted from an orphanage in the Ukraine. They are 3 years old and are so sweet! They are learning English very quickly and what we cannot understand, they can sign. They are adjusting beautifully. My brother would like to know though what the words of the song Asher keeps singing are because he likes the tune. My brother doesn't speak Russian so he may never know. We had a wonderful visit today and they surely kept us all amused. They are very busy kids! Heehee.

Hunting Success

The 1st deer of the season was taken late afternoon on Thursday. It was Whitney's 1st year hunting and she was not disappointed when Tony took his shot with the bow. All the practicing paid off. We now have some meat coming for the freezer which will greatly help feed the family. Since the season has only just begun, more hunting is going to take place by the different members of our family (except me of course). I figure my part is the cooking.

I realize this picture may bother some people and it was not my intention. Keep that in mind. This is simply part of my life experience that I am sharing.

More to come, stay tuned.