May today be carved in stone!

The Measure of a Man

Tonight we will honor my dad at his retirement party.  He recently retired after 42 years with Southwestern Bell/AT&T.  He rarely missed a day of work and never complained...although when he worked outside climbing telephone poles, he braved the freezing cold, scorching heat and occasional wasps.  He came home each day at 5:15, singing "Daddy's home", where he was greeted with hugs and kisses.  After dinner, he'd always have time to help with homework...especially Algebra.  I appreciate all of the sacrifices he made for our family.
I am so proud to be the daughter of a man with such integrity!
Congratulations Daddy!  May you enjoy this new season in your life!
Love you much!

Giving Up + Giving In = Peace

I like to be in charge.
Control freak.  Yes.  That's me.

But let's face it.  We are not in control of many things.
Especially in matters of life vs. death.

Today, my father-in-law had open heart surgery.  3 bypasses because stents were no longer an option.
Wednesday, my mom will find out if the biopsy performed last Friday on her breast is malignant or benign.
My husband and I both have aunts and other family members dealing with cancer.

Too much to handle.  Along with all the other things piling up on my plate.
So I am...
Making a God box.  All of my worries + burdens + trials will be written down and placed in that box.
Giving up control + Giving in to God's will = Peace

What Matters to YOU?

What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us.
Henry David Thoreau

So glad that God lives within me.
Along with...
His salvation.
Grace.
Wisdom.

Like Thoreau said, what I have already done or what I have yet to do in my life, are tiny matters.
If I don't have God, NOTHING matters.

How He Loves Us- David Crowder Band