Wednesday, March 13, 2024

happy birthday Becky Swain


I meet with these ladies monthly for lunch and prayer time. It was Becky's birthday, so she got the birthday crown ears.  These ladies are very special to me.  They love me and pray for me, and I am very blessed because of their prayers and friendship.


We met at Becky's house for lunch and also help her celebrate her birthday.  These ladies are definitely from my tribe and from my clan.  I enjoy doing life with them and they are the first people I call with my prayer requests.

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Saturday, March 02, 2024

Best description of me


When I’m all in, I’m all in.
If you’re my people, I truly mean that. You’re my people.
When I love, I love.
So, I’m going to call. I’m going to text. I’m going to ask how you are. I’m going to want to hang out. I’ll probably drop off a gift or two and I’m going to want to know what’s going on in your life and I’m going to tell you what’s going on in mine. I know it’s a lot.
I know it’s too much for some people.
I know it is, but it’s who I am. It’s who I’ve always been. I’m working on boundaries and I’m working on not coming off like a puppy dog who just came inside for the first time all day. I’m working on making sure it all comes from an overflow of the love I have inside me as opposed to some feeble attempt to earn approval. I never want to be desperate or needy or clingy, but sometimes I am. Sometimes I am searching for validations and I’m working on that.
But I care. I have a high capacity for friendship, and I will always crave connection. It’s wired into my DNA, so I don’t think it’s going anywhere.
If that’s not something you can handle, listen. I get it. And I’m not mad. I don’t blame you in the least. You aren’t the first and you won’t be the last, but…go find less. You won’t have any trouble, because there’s an abundance of less out there. If I could change, I promise. I would. I’ve spent the majority of my life trying to fit the mold, but…
I like me.
I like giving.
I like showing up. I like bells and whistles and hoopla and not caring what anyone thinks. I am most comfortable when you know exactly where I stand and when my entire heart is on the line. It’s how I operate.
I don’t like walking on eggshells, pretending, surface-level stuff, or playing it cool to fit in. I don’t like wondering if you like me or if you don’t. I don’t like constantly wondering if I’m living up or down to who you want me to be, and I absolutely cannot stand half-way
friendship.
And while it wouldn’t be fair of me to expect you to snap your fingers and be someone you’re not, I guess it goes both ways.
So you can love it about me or you can hate it about me, but when I’m in, I’m all in.
Love,
Amy






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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Happy Leap Year Day




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Welcome to February 29th which only happens once every four years.  Why add an extra day? Apparently, it helps to keep the seasons in order but occasionally we still have freak snowstorms, or unseasonal weather.  Facebook encouraged everyone to do something outrageous today because it wouldn't show up in your photo memories for four years.  That made me laugh.
   Charlie and I took the car to get the oil checked and see if they could get the tire light out.  I followed him and picked him up when he left the car.  We worked at the storage unit this afternoon.  We have processed most of the books and Bibles we have in storage, but Charlie is expecting some pastor's libraries to be donated soon as he knows at least 2 men that are retiring.  We have church libraries donated too.  Many churches are getting rid of their libraries. It is a sad fact that we as a nation don't read as much as we used to.  I personally like to escape into books and stories.
 


Saturday, February 24, 2024

I wasn't made for Winter




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So true!  I have been struggling with Seasonal Affect Disease since December.  I have been depressed, stressed, and behind in all my Christmas responsibilities, and barely got my Advent ribbons made for my family this year. 
   I did hear from one of my widow friends that she was afraid that I was mad at her since she didn't get one this past Christmas.
 I lost a friend one year when I had diverticulitis and barely got the ribbons for my family that year.  I gave her a ribbon the following year and she told me very bluntly that she did not want it.  I told her to give it to someone else or throw it away.  I have not made her one since that time nor will I ever.
    I was afraid of this very thing but was barely holding on so couldn't do all the extra for friends.  I dread the day when I can't make them for my family and grandchildren.  I always tell myself I need to start earlier (like in October) and I never do.  
   This year I thought I would make Valentine's tea bags. Still might, but at the rate of my speed and motivation, it will probably be Mother's Day before they are delivered.  Growing old is definitely not for sissies.

I love your shoes....



I LOVE YOUR SHOES
I said your hair looked amazing but what I really wanted to say was…
“Your energy sparks a little bit of something in mine, your smile warms my heart, and when you laugh, I just have to laugh too, it’s like a bubbling stream of fresh water running through my soul. I feel like the sun is shining on me when you’re near and when I leave you, sad as it is, I feel like I’ve been charged, plugged into the mains for an infusion of fizz and life.”
But I said “I love your shoes,” instead.
I hope you heard, what I really meant.
Donna Ashworth

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