Building relationships, encouraging hope
For the first time ever, this year fans get to vote for two GMA Dove Award categories: Artist of the Year and New Artist of the Year! Voting is going on now and will conclude until the live broadcast of the Dove Awards at 8pm (EST) on April 23rd. Cast your vote and let your voice be heard!! Tune into the GMA Dove Awards on April 23 to see the results presented live on Gospel Music Channel!
Ugh. Woke up with a headache this morning. Not a full blown headache, but just enough of one to take a little bit out of me today. The weather is changing again, so the barometric pressure is doing a number on my sinuses. Fun times. Blurgh. Once again I suppose I should not complain because, after all, this IS March and it’s not even officially spring yet, but that run of beautiful days we just had spoiled me and I am SOOO ready for spring to get here. I have to say that it is encouraging to hear the birds singing outside our windows this morning. They are so happy. Or, at least they seem that way. That’s always nice to hear.
Macey has school pictures tomorrow and as of right now, I have no clue what she’s going to wear for them. I had chosen a blue top for her to wear, but it has short sleeves and tomorrow is only supposed to be in the 40s. (80s early week, 40s late week = crazy) So, I have to figure this out today. No matter what she wears, she’ll be gorgeous, of course. She’s really excited about her pictures. They get to select a pose and she has chosen a seated one, so we’ve been practicing it. TOO cute!!
My Lenten sacrifice of Facebook (etc) is going well. I miss it and I miss keeping in touch, but it has really gone well so far. I have signed on VERY briefly both Sundays just to add friends that I have requests from and also write down birthdays. I make sure that if I am on there on Sundays, it is only for VERY specific purposes and only for a few short amount of time. That is working out well.
I’m ready for my coffee now. So, I’m outta here. Have a wonderful day!
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I am so sleepy this morning. Even after a cup and a half of coffee, I still feel like I have weights on my eyelids. I just want to curl back up in bed and sleep some more. Is that asking so much, really? The answer is YES, it’s too much to ask. Especially since Miss Mariana is up and at ’em this morning. Of course, it was Miss Mariana that was awake and crying at 3:45 this morning too. And, it was Mariana that then kept me awake with her tossing and turning until well after 5 this morning too. So, of course, it was HER that got to sleep in a bit this morning and not me. Hmph. Some kids!! 😉 She seems to feel fine this morning, but I’m keeping her home from preschool because I’m not sure she’d last the whole day without becoming tired and cranky anyway. I am seriously pondering taking her nap with her today. Right about now that seems heavenly, but light years away.
Who else is watching The Biggest Loser with me this season? It’s another great one. I just love that show! Of course, I could do without the very obvious product endorsements and I could certainly do without the BLEEPING language, but it’s still a very good show to me. I won’t say anything too specific about last night’s episode because I don’t want to reveal any spoilers for those who haven’t had a chance to watch it yet. I will say that I thought that sisters Aubrey and Mandi showed SO much strength last night. Strength of body, character and spirit. I’m also wondering why Kristin had immunity? Need to do some investigation into that one, I guess.
Guess I should get this day started. Or, at least get up and move a little bit.
Happy Wednesday,
Kelly
Today is another BEAUTIFUL day. It’s approaching 80 outside (if not a little over 80) and the day is just gorgeous. It’s a day that I want to bottle up and save. I especially wish I could save it knowing that this week is supposed to start cooling off and it’s supposed to stay cool next week too. Granted, it IS only March and not even spring yet, so I suppose I should be happy for 50s and all, but…WAH. I am just loving these early days of spring so much. I know I don’t get my way though. We are supposed to get rain with these cooler temps and I’ll be thankful that spring showers bring those pretty flowers. Or, something like that.
I’m still reeling from adding Level Two to my Biggest Loser Boot Camp work-out yesterday. I’m glad that tonight is Yoga night, let’s just say. I do plan to add the next level of Yoga too, but at least it won’t involve doing jumping jacks while holding weights in my hands. WHEW!! It’s the little things to be happy about when getting in shape, I suppose.
As I have been blogging more lately, I have also discovered more and more blogs. There are so many out there and so many that touch the heart. Today I found one for little Kayleigh Anne Freeman. Kayleigh was a teeny tiny preemie eight months ago and is still in NICU care. Her parents are facing some financial struggles (to put it mildly) and a site has been set up for collecting donations to help this family. If you would like to help, check out Give 4 Kayleigh. I will also include a button link at the end of this post. Whether or not you are able to give financially, please join in with many others in praying for Kayleigh. I know that prayers go a LONG way and I believe the family could use as many prayers as they can get.
As I discover and read these new (to me) blogs, I realize more and more every day how great our God is. The stories I read sometimes break my heart, sometimes make me smile, but always ALWAYS give me furtherance of hope and faith.
Blessings,
Kelly
I almost forgot that it’s Not Me Monday. Following in the tradition of MckMama, I will post some raw confessions. All in the name of fun, right?!
On Friday night, I did not over-indulge at The Melting Pot. And, I certainly did not keep dipping into the (delicious!) chocolate fondue when I knew that I was already full enough. That couldn’t have been me that waddled around CostCo after dinner feeling that I might explode at any given minute. Noooooo way.
Yesterday, I didn’t forget to put lotion on my poor wintry legs when I wore shorts to the zoo. Surely I did not walk around with ashy legs the whole afternoon, right? Who does THAT?!
Could it have been ME that let all housework go today? Certainly not. I couldn’t possibly have overlooked the clothes, toys and other clutter in the name of enjoying a beautiful spring day, could I?!
And, lastly, it can’t be ME that is secretly thrilled that my darling, sweet husband is making dinner plans for us tonight so that I don’t have to cook. Yes, we have a house FULL of groceries, so it really can’t make me THAT happy to go out tonight. Can it?!