Sharing

Found a post I put on another Blog in 2009. Wanted to share it w/you on the family Blog:

Just growling

Real sad to be alone without my buddy---letting out a growl to say so.

Real sad to be without my girl and boy---letting out a growl to say so.

Real glad to have my kids, grand kids, great grand kids---letting out a growl to say so.

And God Said No

I asked God to take away my pride. And God said “No.” He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. And God said “No.” He said her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience. And God said “No.” He said patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn’t granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness. And God said “No.” He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.

I asked God to spare me pain. And God said “No.” He said suffering draws me apart from worldly cares and brings me closer to Him.

I asked God to make my spirit grow. And God said “No.” He said I must grow on my own. But He will prune me to make me fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. And God said “No.” He said He will give me life, that I may enjoy all things.

I ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me. And God said “Ah, finally you have the idea!”

by Claudia Minden Weisz

 

Just about says it all.

 

M.

Deers, deers, deers...

Went to Mass at Cathedral this AM then stopped by tag office, paid taxes and bought new car tags. Plan to bring in more firewood, start a fire and snuggle with the "boys." Glad to be spending the day inside where it is nice and warm. Do have a meeting to attend tonight. Hope it will be over before the snow starts.

Cards went well yesterday. Slowly getting the hang of Pinochle--can play the game--just don't have the hang of the bidding/counting/scoring part. Will play Canasta at the next card day (Tuesday). Haven't made plans for the Sunday marathon game but will know by Saturday.

The deer are thick both on and off the screen. Might even say we are knee deep in deer. Never knew my family had such an endearment for deer. Feel I now know the "ins and outs" of deer. Keep it up---Has really been a fun adventure--thanks, Kat for getting it rolling.

Hope the rest of your day is rolling right along---stay healthy, be safe, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

More of Days

More pie, more plants/rocks to move---almost done with all of it----yes, also the pie. Will begin again tomorrow. Plan a quiet day today---reading, blah...

Enjoy your weekend!!!

Love, Mom