A Few Rambling Thoughts

I love my life! God has been so good to me! I sit here tonight getting ready to go to sleep, and I think back over the day and the little things that make "life worth living". I don't have a lot to say, except for I've enjoyed being at home with my husband today. I loved watching him work around the house, doing "Honey Do's". I didn't tell him to do anything, but that's what he called it. He is quite a man! I am thankful he is not lazy!!! In fact, sometimes I have to tell him to stop working, because he has worked long enough and hard enough. I'm thankful he is the way he is. I wouldn't know how to act if I was married to someone who just wouldn't do what needs to be done. :) One thing for sure...he's not going to sit around.

This evening after the days work was finished, I came in the house, sat down at the piano and started playing. Sometimes I just want to sit and play, and sing, and sing, and sing. Today was a day like that. Singing and playing for me is soothing to my spirit. When I play the piano or organ, I can feel the stress of the day go away, and I start feeling my mind and body relax. There's something special about music that does that for me. At one point in my playing and singing I felt like I was ministering to my own "household". Of course, that would only be me and my husband. :) The presence of God came walking into our home, and I knew He was here. There was no grand entrance, just a quiet, peaceful calm that flooded in. I'm thankful for those times.

I have enjoyed visiting with friends and family today via the internet. I'm glad we have such a great invention. Of course, if everyone that's a Christian treats it as a "relationship tool" and not a "degrading instrument" we can enjoy it that much more. I'm glad I don't have to worry about friends or family that wants to tear down those they are connected to. Life is too short to get up tight over what someone else is doing "wrong". Thank you to those I am friends with for being Christ-like.

I have a heart filled with thankfulness tonight! There is a song that came to mind last night when I was reading my Bible that our ensemble at Life Tabernacle sang years ago. "If it had not been for the Lord on my side. Where would I be? Where would I be?" One of the times we sang the song was when we were invited to sing at a service where Bro. Urshan was preaching. When he finished preaching he asked us to sing it again. I don't know how long we sung, but it seemed like forever! He loved it! :) Why did that come to mind tonight? I don't have any idea. I guess that's my next thing to be thankful for.

I'm thankful I have memories to enjoy! So many people look at the past and have nothing good to say about it. I choose to look at the past and ENJOY it! Oh, everyone has something they could talk about that is negative, but that's not fun! Life has it's ups and downs, but we feel better if we focus on the GOOD THINGS in our life. Anyway, the "past is the past" and you can't go back and do it over. You must walk forward enjoying NOW and looking to the future.

Well, I guess I will "sign off" for now. I really don't know if many people come to read much anymore, so I guess I'll just write for me and whoever wants to listen. :) Goodnight!

First Day of 2010

Sitting here tonight I reflect on the past and look forward into the future. No, I can't "see" what's going to happen in 2010, but I can say by faith that it's going to be a good year. Tiny thoughts try to infiltrate my mind and bring "fear of the unknown", but I do not let them linger long, because I know God is in control of 2010. When you realize He "calls the shots", then you can rest knowing you're in good hands!

January 1, 2010 has been a beautiful day starting out the new year with the sun shining, people smiling and saying "Happy New Year". I've heard the voices of family and friends talking about things they have enjoyed in 2009. Simple things, like a do-nut from a special do-nut shop, the world's largest Christmas store, church services and the moving of the spirit as they gathered to worship the Lord. I listened as stories were told and laughter rang out bringing lightness to our hearts. Ahhh...it's a beautiful life when you're living it for God, and sharing with others!

Earlier today Wendell was on the phone with his brother Royce and I got to enjoy their conversation as their voices came across the speakers of the car phone. I couldn't help but think how "the Elms brothers" have such a great relationship with each other, and the deep respect and love they share. Then, I heard Royce laugh! There is no one that can laugh quite like him, and when he gets started it is contagious! The other day, one of our sons mentioned that "someone needs to use Uncle Royce's laugh as a ringtone"! LOL! I couldn't agree more!

I really hope 2010 will be a GREAT year for all of my friends and family. There is so much sadness and stress in our world, so I wish you all the joy you can hold, and maybe it will splash over on someone who is going through a tough time. Relax, laugh a lot, touch someone with love, and you'll find it makes life so much more FUN!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!