Relationships

I don't really know how I have kept and cultivated the relationships that I have but I do know I have some really great ones. It is funny too, because right now I am not really in close contact with them, they all live other places, some closer others far away. It does not matter though because when we do get to talk and visit, it always seems like time has not passed at all. We just immediately pick up where we each are at. I guess I would have to say the one thing that keeps these relationships as they are is that it is mutual. The friends I have value the relationship as much as I do, therefore we both put an effort into it. It is always a two way street, one street has to meet the other.
I can not put a value on my friends and the relationship I have with them. I thank God for them and for putting them in my life. Some have been with me over 15 or more years, some not so long and some just a few years but it does not change the value. Sometimes I wonder why they continue to be a friend but they stick with me through thick and thin. I thank them for that.
I think that is all, now I will just sit and think over the great memories my friends and I have had and for the ones to come.

Communication

Communication is such an important quality to have and achieve. Achieving communication is a work in progress kind of thing, something one has to work on everyday to be a success. It is a risk too to put yourself out there, creating the communication that is needed at times. One thing that is most important about communicating is that one has to listen and hear. Just think if we were all better communicators, there would be less misunderstandings, mutual agreements to disagree, and better relationships as a result. Even our communication with the Father in Heaven could be improved upon. So, next time your in conversation be aware of what your communicating and listening, and hearing.

Sometimes doesn't it just make you sick when you think of the things that are going on in your mind. The thoughts that you may never want anyone else to ever find out about. Maybe it is just simple thoughts that might be embarrassing or silly. Sometimes it is deep thoughts that tend to make us ponder over our lives path, wondering if we are on the right one. Is there a right path?
I tend to think of the negative things in my life. The major issues I might be dealing with at the time. God tells us to think about these things.
"Finally brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things and the God of peace shall be with you. "
Phillipians 4: 8,9

Kitty Fix

Quite an interesting story, I have been wanting to get a puppy or kitty lately. I am allergic to cats though so I really did not need one. So, I found a message on Craigs list asking for someone to please help, they needed a place for their kitty to hang out for a little while. The couple had moved into a home with family, but someone is allergic to cats there too. So, the couple was told that the kitty, named Spunky had to be gone in two days. So, I answered the email and told them I would be glad to watch her for a while. They brought her over will all the supplies, food etc. about 3 days ago. When they dropped her off, they said they had found an apartment so it would probably not be long at all, because they can move in on the First of May.
So, today I got up and was watching TV and did not hear Spunky or see her anywhere. So, I got up and walked through my very small studio, came to the window and noticed there was no screen on the window. It had fallen off, so Spunky had escaped. I was devastated to say the least, how was I going to call this couple and tell them I lost their cat. I got in the car and looked for her but came back empty handed. I sat down and prepared to call the owner, but pleaded to God to help Spunky find her way back.
Right before I was about to call in popped Spunky, thank you Lord for all the small things.
Now, if they just come and get Spunky because I think I have had enough of a fix with kitties for a while. :)

Long Day

It was rainy today! I had made plans to watch the movie SAW IV and SAW V. My friend Marisa and I were going to watch it, since we have seen all of the movies of SAW up to SAW V. We just wanted to review the fourth one. So, she came over at lunch and we started the movie, then decided we could not eat our lunch while the movie played. It is a really bloody movie. Then I had a counseling session to go to, so we went to that, Marisa was just along for the ride. Then we had dinner plans at the preachers house, and then were going to go back to my house and watch the other movie. TC, things change. The preacher said that there was a program at another church in the area about finding a job in 60 days and it started tonight at 7:00 pm. He tells me this at 5 pm something. I don't have my car because I am with Marisa, so he says I will take you, Marisa will understand if you dump her, you really need to go to the class, since I am looking for a job and all. And the session tonight was called " A Dose of Reality" which I thought we all should be going to at that point. So, I ended up taking the preachers car and driving myself and going to the program. Then back to Norm's and then Norm had to drive me home. What a crazy evening! All in all I got my dose of reality, so I guess all it well now. Or something like that and SAW awaits us tomorrow.

Micah Rhodes Greyson Pitts

My best friend Teresa and her husband Ryan had their first child today. He was born this evening around 8 pm, Texas time. He weighs 8 lbs. 3 oz. 21 inches long. Teresa's mom called me and all I could hear is Micah crying, kid has strong lungs. I am so excited for them. I can't wait to see pictures, maybe tomorrow I will get some in email. Thank you God for blessing Teresa and Ryan with their first child and watching over them! Mom and baby are doing great, Dad could not be prouder. I think that I can feel Ryan's smile in RI. Congratulations, Guys! I love you!
Aunt Nancy

Full Moon

I love the full moon! There is just something about God's creation of the moon that holds an interest for me. The full moon brings everything into the light and out of the darkness. On the nights there is a full moon and your in the country, out of the city lights, you can see everything by the light of the moon. It gives me a thrill to know that God created such a big, powerful, awesome light to guide us. At those times, I don't feel the darkness, I don't feel the world crushing in on me. I only feel God's marvelous light watching over me.

1 Peter 2:9

⁹But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;