I can not believe that we had another bad day of storms yesterday. The tornado in Joplin, Missouri was the worst tornado in US history. That is saying a lot. I remember many storms when I was a child and how scared I was. I have learned to respect the warnings given by the national weather bureau and to take the proper precautions to keep myself and my family safe.
Yesterday's storms only gave twenty-four minutes notice. I can't even imagine the fear that was going through the public, especially the ones who were caught in the many different stores that were hit.
With the speculation the day before that the world was to end at 7:00 PM on May 21st, I am sure that some people thought that it was coming true, just a few hours late.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Moving Day
My daughter and her husband are moving to a new home. They are leaving behind a beautiful house and going to another that will require a lot of work. Now most people would think, "Why bother?" With these two it is, "Why not?" They have a lot of energy and many great ideas that they will implement as quickly as they can. They do the majority of the work by themselves, ask friends and family for help on some, and hire professionals for the ones that they just can not accomplish.
I think the world would be a better place if more people thought and acted such as this. There are too many people out there sitting around waiting for handouts. Just
waiting for someone else to do it or just not giving a hoot how things turn out. Come on people, make your corner of the world a better place to be.
I think the world would be a better place if more people thought and acted such as this. There are too many people out there sitting around waiting for handouts. Just
waiting for someone else to do it or just not giving a hoot how things turn out. Come on people, make your corner of the world a better place to be.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Stormy Weather
That song should never have been recorded. I do not know a time when we have had such stormy weather. It started this past winter and is carring on through the spring. I am half afraid to see what the summer and fall will bring.
To date, the United States has seen over 300 tornadoes. In one day there were over 160 with over 300 people dying.
Last winter we saw blizards like we haven't seen in decades. It just makes a person wonder what is around the corner.
But I look at weather this way, we can't change it so there is no use complaining about it. When I was flying, in an airplane, and it was one of the first times every to be in one, an officer in the army was sitting next to me. He could tell by the death grip that I had on the arm of the seat that I was not comfortable with the whole situation. He said some profound words that have stuck in my head all of these years. And I quote, "You can't get out and travel another way, so you might as well sit back and enjoy the ride." Enjoy the weather ride, everyone!
To date, the United States has seen over 300 tornadoes. In one day there were over 160 with over 300 people dying.
Last winter we saw blizards like we haven't seen in decades. It just makes a person wonder what is around the corner.
But I look at weather this way, we can't change it so there is no use complaining about it. When I was flying, in an airplane, and it was one of the first times every to be in one, an officer in the army was sitting next to me. He could tell by the death grip that I had on the arm of the seat that I was not comfortable with the whole situation. He said some profound words that have stuck in my head all of these years. And I quote, "You can't get out and travel another way, so you might as well sit back and enjoy the ride." Enjoy the weather ride, everyone!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Music
I have been listening to my CD collection all weekend. My player holds 101 CD's and yes, I don't have all of my CD's loaded in there.
I have speakers through out my home so I can hear it, even outside. There is a variety of different kinds of music and everyone feels my heart and soul with some kind of emotion.
The fast pace ones make me clean faster. They put a lift in my soul. They make me one to dance and sing.
The all music ones put my heart at rest. They fill my soul with wonder and well being.
The oldie songs take me back to a time when things were simplier. It might have been songs that my mom sang to me as a child or songs from my school years. They bring memories to my soul.
Every once in a while a more modern song will be playing. Those songs make me realize that the future is out there just waiting for me to capture it. These songs make my heart and soul hopeful.
No matter what kind of music you listen to, be sure to enjoy. Carry those songs in your heart and pass those notes on to others.
I have speakers through out my home so I can hear it, even outside. There is a variety of different kinds of music and everyone feels my heart and soul with some kind of emotion.
The fast pace ones make me clean faster. They put a lift in my soul. They make me one to dance and sing.
The all music ones put my heart at rest. They fill my soul with wonder and well being.
The oldie songs take me back to a time when things were simplier. It might have been songs that my mom sang to me as a child or songs from my school years. They bring memories to my soul.
Every once in a while a more modern song will be playing. Those songs make me realize that the future is out there just waiting for me to capture it. These songs make my heart and soul hopeful.
No matter what kind of music you listen to, be sure to enjoy. Carry those songs in your heart and pass those notes on to others.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Another year
It isn't that I haven't wanted to write on my blog, the system was down and wouldn't let me. I have missed writing my thoughts down on here, even if there isn't anyone out there that is reading them.
I turned another year older this week. It is hard to believe that this year has gone by so fast and so much has happened to me and my family. I really don't know how anyone can function not believing in God because I know that he has touched my life in so many ways this past year.
He has saved many of my family members lives, including my mom's from a stroke and my brother-in-law's family from a fire.
He gave my guys the strength to help save a life from a car that was washed away and the driver couldn't get out.
He has given me a wonderful job and the joy of meeting new friends.
He has given me the courage to send a son overseas to fight for our freedoms and the ability to pray for him and the rest of the troops over there every minute of everyday.
He has given us health and time to spend together. He has made sure that my heart doesn't break when I don't get to see my loved ones as much as I would like, but be able to enjoy those precious minutes when I do.
Although I have turned another year older, I don't feel old. I look forward to the adventures that I might encounter in the next 366 days (don't forget leap year).
I turned another year older this week. It is hard to believe that this year has gone by so fast and so much has happened to me and my family. I really don't know how anyone can function not believing in God because I know that he has touched my life in so many ways this past year.
He has saved many of my family members lives, including my mom's from a stroke and my brother-in-law's family from a fire.
He gave my guys the strength to help save a life from a car that was washed away and the driver couldn't get out.
He has given me a wonderful job and the joy of meeting new friends.
He has given me the courage to send a son overseas to fight for our freedoms and the ability to pray for him and the rest of the troops over there every minute of everyday.
He has given us health and time to spend together. He has made sure that my heart doesn't break when I don't get to see my loved ones as much as I would like, but be able to enjoy those precious minutes when I do.
Although I have turned another year older, I don't feel old. I look forward to the adventures that I might encounter in the next 366 days (don't forget leap year).
Sunday, May 1, 2011
A new question to ask your mom.
With Mother's Day only a week away, I turn back to the questions that I would like to ask my mom. Today's question is: "When was it that you felt that you were no longer a child?" This is a very deep thought indeed.
I am sure back when my mom was growing up that they had to grow up very fast. They always had chores to do and there wasn't a lot of playing time. I think they went to bed a lot earlier than we do now because of the "NO TV" factor. They had to get up early, so they might as well go to bed the same way.
I know exactly the day that I was no longer a child, a summer day in my 16th year of living. This was the day that my dad died. I have never felt so old so fast in all of my life. I had to be there, not just for my mom, or for my younger brothers and sisters, but my grandmother was living with us at the time and she had as much stress as my mom did, but there was no one for her to lean on. I can remember seeing the strain in this precious woman's eyes knowing she was watching her baby go through so much. To be left with twelve children, all still at home, was more than any one person should have to deal with.
But deal and cope Mom did. Grandma turned out to be a blessing and I helped as much as I could. We made it through and didn't end up with too many scars.
I still can act like a child somedays. I think that is in the nature of all of us. But, for the most part, I think since that day, my childhood became a thing of the past.
I am sure back when my mom was growing up that they had to grow up very fast. They always had chores to do and there wasn't a lot of playing time. I think they went to bed a lot earlier than we do now because of the "NO TV" factor. They had to get up early, so they might as well go to bed the same way.
I know exactly the day that I was no longer a child, a summer day in my 16th year of living. This was the day that my dad died. I have never felt so old so fast in all of my life. I had to be there, not just for my mom, or for my younger brothers and sisters, but my grandmother was living with us at the time and she had as much stress as my mom did, but there was no one for her to lean on. I can remember seeing the strain in this precious woman's eyes knowing she was watching her baby go through so much. To be left with twelve children, all still at home, was more than any one person should have to deal with.
But deal and cope Mom did. Grandma turned out to be a blessing and I helped as much as I could. We made it through and didn't end up with too many scars.
I still can act like a child somedays. I think that is in the nature of all of us. But, for the most part, I think since that day, my childhood became a thing of the past.
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