Thursday, July 1, 2010
CHECK OUT the giveaway!!!
two Rachel Ashwell books, autographed! this is a giveaway I really want...really hope I win...but since I don't win things, I probably will just have to be content with having the opportunity to enter and browse online blogs like this one for ideas & inspiriation!
update on Terry
I spoke with Terry this morning on my drive to work. He was on the road, having left at 5am leaving Flagstaff, AZ today. He was cheery, quite chatty and hopeful he wouldn't get sleepy as he tries to make it all the way to Texas today.
Quotes
I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more it begins to make sense.
― Harold Kushner
― Harold Kushner
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
wednesdays bible verse
Romans 12:12
be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer
TNLT
Rejoice in our confident hope. be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
NLT
rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer
NASB
be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer
TNLT
Rejoice in our confident hope. be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
NLT
rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer
NASB
2nd Quarter progress on 2010 Resolutions
...results on personal goals
#1 begin each day in prayer that God direct me in my path & integrity of my heart; remember Sunday is renew your spirit day, no business work stuff - doing
#2 create and implement Balance in all areas of the wheel of life (spiritual, physical, intellectual, family, social, career, and financial - each of these have goals within them) - in process of achieving this
#3 organize, cull, condense, minimize, sell or use up things in & around the casa - attack a section of a room each week for 30minutes - doing
#4 lead a quiet life, one that creates peace; remove anything that doesn't contribute to this - this is a process
#5 read 2 &/or listen to 2 audio books a month, at minimum - doing
#6 make a list of things that need to be fixed, completed, or started on my house with regards to repairs/maintenance improvements - get two done a month - still in progress to achieve this, have some months, haven't some months
#7 resume monthly piano lessons & establish a schedule for piano practicing - started & quit...no plan to resume at the moment
#8 health: commit to a workout schedule 3-4 times weekly; log into sparkpeople.com daily; resume diet with no wheat, sugar or tans fats; take all vitamins & supplements daily; get 8hrs or more of sleep - still trying to achieve this
#9 email my friends weekly - not done very well at
write my friend in prison once a month - done
entertain company once a month - done
#10 pay off 2nd mortgage by the end of 2010 - on schedule so far
...results on business goals
#1 www.medicalaccountsolutions.com website - completed today (June 30th, 2010)
#2 create P&P Manual - still in progress of creating
#3 review EntreLeadership materials quarterly - doing
#4 enroll in accounting courses - have not reached this or enrolled
#5 quarterly check in with EntreLeadership friends - doing
#6 help employer achieve financial goals - doing to the best of my ability for the areas I can control
#7 complete all back filing for employer - still in progress
#8 encourage positive thinking, support and morale - doing
#9 review & define motivation, delegation, responsibility, accountability, and authority in my position so that I have a clear picture in view to stay focused on what I expect of me - still in progress
#10 as a leader, I must be different - realizing this and attempting to do
#1 begin each day in prayer that God direct me in my path & integrity of my heart; remember Sunday is renew your spirit day, no business work stuff - doing
#2 create and implement Balance in all areas of the wheel of life (spiritual, physical, intellectual, family, social, career, and financial - each of these have goals within them) - in process of achieving this
#3 organize, cull, condense, minimize, sell or use up things in & around the casa - attack a section of a room each week for 30minutes - doing
#4 lead a quiet life, one that creates peace; remove anything that doesn't contribute to this - this is a process
#5 read 2 &/or listen to 2 audio books a month, at minimum - doing
#6 make a list of things that need to be fixed, completed, or started on my house with regards to repairs/maintenance improvements - get two done a month - still in progress to achieve this, have some months, haven't some months
#7 resume monthly piano lessons & establish a schedule for piano practicing - started & quit...no plan to resume at the moment
#8 health: commit to a workout schedule 3-4 times weekly; log into sparkpeople.com daily; resume diet with no wheat, sugar or tans fats; take all vitamins & supplements daily; get 8hrs or more of sleep - still trying to achieve this
#9 email my friends weekly - not done very well at
write my friend in prison once a month - done
entertain company once a month - done
#10 pay off 2nd mortgage by the end of 2010 - on schedule so far
...results on business goals
#1 www.medicalaccountsolutions.com website - completed today (June 30th, 2010)
#2 create P&P Manual - still in progress of creating
#3 review EntreLeadership materials quarterly - doing
#4 enroll in accounting courses - have not reached this or enrolled
#5 quarterly check in with EntreLeadership friends - doing
#6 help employer achieve financial goals - doing to the best of my ability for the areas I can control
#7 complete all back filing for employer - still in progress
#8 encourage positive thinking, support and morale - doing
#9 review & define motivation, delegation, responsibility, accountability, and authority in my position so that I have a clear picture in view to stay focused on what I expect of me - still in progress
#10 as a leader, I must be different - realizing this and attempting to do
Terry is on his way back
...to Texas. He left this morning sometime before 9am. I have called him to check progress, the last time was about 2pm our time he was in Kingman having lunch with Uncle Truman. He is not sure if he will drive straight thru or stop at a motel later. He was very thankful for Uncle Truman giving him a tank of gas. Please feel free to call him and check in.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
a prayer from a little girl...for me
I received this email yesterday and thought I would share it with you all...
Misty, I thought you’d enjoy hearing this. I was just putting Marcail to bed Sunday night and she was praying and thanking the Lord for all the things she normally says…thank you for Mama & Daddy, thank you for Papa & Honey and Gramma, thank you for our family (and she names everyone, every time) thank you for dying on the cross for our sins, thank you for Mr. Modesto, and then she said, “thank you for our trials and thank you for Misty.” She went on with a few more things and then finished, but I thought it was so cute and I was amazed again of how much they are watching and listening. She must have remembered you from what you said in meeting and wanted to pray for you. Keep on in the Lord, Misty, and when you feel discouraged remember that there are little ones watching and listening and praying for you too.
Love,
Lori
Misty, I thought you’d enjoy hearing this. I was just putting Marcail to bed Sunday night and she was praying and thanking the Lord for all the things she normally says…thank you for Mama & Daddy, thank you for Papa & Honey and Gramma, thank you for our family (and she names everyone, every time) thank you for dying on the cross for our sins, thank you for Mr. Modesto, and then she said, “thank you for our trials and thank you for Misty.” She went on with a few more things and then finished, but I thought it was so cute and I was amazed again of how much they are watching and listening. She must have remembered you from what you said in meeting and wanted to pray for you. Keep on in the Lord, Misty, and when you feel discouraged remember that there are little ones watching and listening and praying for you too.
Love,
Lori
Monday, June 28, 2010
weekly devotion
Weekly Wisdom for the week of June 28th, 2010
The same way you're saved is how you ought to live. Colossians 2:6 says, So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him.
This is such an awesome scripture for it says that the way we were saved is the way we must live. You didn't get saved by trying and struggling; likewise, you can't live your life on your own strength.
Every believer is saved simply by believing (and receiving) God's love, grace, and mercy. Therefore, live each day of your life by receiving God's strength and walking in His grace and mercy. Remember, the same way you're saved is how you ought to live.
The same way you're saved is how you ought to live. Colossians 2:6 says, So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him.
This is such an awesome scripture for it says that the way we were saved is the way we must live. You didn't get saved by trying and struggling; likewise, you can't live your life on your own strength.
Every believer is saved simply by believing (and receiving) God's love, grace, and mercy. Therefore, live each day of your life by receiving God's strength and walking in His grace and mercy. Remember, the same way you're saved is how you ought to live.
I received a thank you...
Some of you know that I am a fan of a couple of authors, one being: Glenn Shepard. I get his weekly email newsletter called Work Is Not for Sissies. I gave all my coworkers his book How to Be the Employee Your Company Can't Live Without, at our year end party in 2008, because I benefited from it in some areas that I needed tweaking along with basic reminders about why and how it is important to serve your boss and work with the team to accomplish the goal, making the company money. A lot of you may be following the severe flooding that happened in Nashville, TN; but if you haven't heard about it or aren't familiar with what happened, you can get a glimpse of some of it on Glenn's blog.
To the reason for my post about this today:
He posted a few weeks ago that he really wished he could go reread a book by Devon Dougherty titled “Crisis Communications: What Every Executive Needs to Know”. But it was one of over 2,000 books in his collection that washed away in the flood. Well, this gave me an idea, I got online, bought the book and had it sent to directly to him. He received it Friday, June 25th when he got back in town. In his post, he expresses thanks to me for doing so. Go read them both, the original on 06.05.2010 and this one on Friday...
To the reason for my post about this today:
He posted a few weeks ago that he really wished he could go reread a book by Devon Dougherty titled “Crisis Communications: What Every Executive Needs to Know”. But it was one of over 2,000 books in his collection that washed away in the flood. Well, this gave me an idea, I got online, bought the book and had it sent to directly to him. He received it Friday, June 25th when he got back in town. In his post, he expresses thanks to me for doing so. Go read them both, the original on 06.05.2010 and this one on Friday...
verse to reflect on...
Galatians 5:22-26 AMP
But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [that can bring a charge]. And those who belong to Christ Jesus (the Messiah) have crucified the flesh (the godless human nature) with its passions and appetites and desires. If we live by the [Holy] Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. [If by the Holy Spirit we have our life in God, let us go forward walking in line, our conduct controlled by the Spirit.] Let us not become vainglorious and self-conceited, competitive and challenging and provoking and irritating to one another, envying and being jealous of one another.
Lord, help me to reflect on these things and allow your fruit to show in my life.
But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [that can bring a charge]. And those who belong to Christ Jesus (the Messiah) have crucified the flesh (the godless human nature) with its passions and appetites and desires. If we live by the [Holy] Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. [If by the Holy Spirit we have our life in God, let us go forward walking in line, our conduct controlled by the Spirit.] Let us not become vainglorious and self-conceited, competitive and challenging and provoking and irritating to one another, envying and being jealous of one another.
Lord, help me to reflect on these things and allow your fruit to show in my life.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
song ~ stand still
STAND STILL
by: The Isaacs
The Father has a plan
Though it's hard to see it now
You feel you're walking all alone,
But He is there, no doubt
When the storm around you rages,
And you're tossed to and fro
When you're faced with life's decisions,
Not sure which way to go
Chorus:
Stand still and let God move,
Standing still is hard to do
When you feel you have reached the end,
He'll make a way for you
Stand still and let God move
Verse 2
When the enemy surrounds you,
And the walls are closing in
When the tide is swiftly rising,
And you wonder where He's been
Friend, there never was a moment,
That His arms weren't reaching out
You can rest assured and be secure,
God is moving right now
(Repeat Chorus)
When you feel you have reached the end,
He'll make a way for you
Stand still and let God move
The answer will come,
But only in His time
Stand still and let God move,
Stand still and let God move.
Thank you Crystal for thinking of me and sending this link for me to listen to, I needed it.
by: The Isaacs
The Father has a plan
Though it's hard to see it now
You feel you're walking all alone,
But He is there, no doubt
When the storm around you rages,
And you're tossed to and fro
When you're faced with life's decisions,
Not sure which way to go
Chorus:
Stand still and let God move,
Standing still is hard to do
When you feel you have reached the end,
He'll make a way for you
Stand still and let God move
Verse 2
When the enemy surrounds you,
And the walls are closing in
When the tide is swiftly rising,
And you wonder where He's been
Friend, there never was a moment,
That His arms weren't reaching out
You can rest assured and be secure,
God is moving right now
(Repeat Chorus)
When you feel you have reached the end,
He'll make a way for you
Stand still and let God move
The answer will come,
But only in His time
Stand still and let God move,
Stand still and let God move.
Thank you Crystal for thinking of me and sending this link for me to listen to, I needed it.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
reminder...Take Your Burdens to the Lord
On of my friends emailed me this last night. I thought I would share it:
Regarding your brother...someone told me many years ago, TAKE YOUR BURDENS TO THE LORD AND LEAVE THEM THERE. I replied that I had turned it over to the Lord and he said, "Yes, but in the back of your mind you don't think He can do anything about it because you have tried everything." I thought it over and realize he was right. Then, I fully turned it over to the Lord and put all my trust in Him. It wasn't two weeks later that the Lord answered my prayers. I admire you very much...you are such an inspiring loving person who loves unconditionally. I will continue to pray for you and Terry.
Thank you, my friend Veda, for this reminder...I think I needed it.
Regarding your brother...someone told me many years ago, TAKE YOUR BURDENS TO THE LORD AND LEAVE THEM THERE. I replied that I had turned it over to the Lord and he said, "Yes, but in the back of your mind you don't think He can do anything about it because you have tried everything." I thought it over and realize he was right. Then, I fully turned it over to the Lord and put all my trust in Him. It wasn't two weeks later that the Lord answered my prayers. I admire you very much...you are such an inspiring loving person who loves unconditionally. I will continue to pray for you and Terry.
Thank you, my friend Veda, for this reminder...I think I needed it.
Friday, June 25, 2010
update on Terry
Terry called me at 12.30pm today. He said he tried to call me this morning on my drive to work but just got my voicemail. I was on the phone and am not sure why call waiting didn't work, but you know how cell phones can be. He is at mom & dads packing and sorting through his things. He said they won't allow him to pack his car yet. He plans to call me later tonight.
Please keep him in your prayers that he will be kind to them in spite of how they are treating him and that he will not get violent as has happened in the past.
Please keep him in your prayers that he will be kind to them in spite of how they are treating him and that he will not get violent as has happened in the past.
New Home Gift for my cousin
Jill & her husband moved into their new place a few months ago, I really can't remember when, but I have been wanted to get her something special just for her little new abode. Well, she is so crafty and as you know has some great inspirational ideas if you follow her blog. So one day I was shopping at Tuesday Morning and it brought to mind this post she had on green touches to a room and also hydrangeas. So this is what I gave her...think she will like it?
I think she will...
I think she will...
addition to...New Home Gift for a friend
If you didn't read my original post on two white pillow I made for a friend, click here. Alisha knew I wanted to put something on the square pillow because it was a little plain so she added what she thought was the perfect touch.......and I think its adorable, do you???
Thursday, June 24, 2010
update on Terry
Terry just called me from a prepaid cell phone that he bought and activated under his old number. If you have his number, I am sure he would love to hear from you! He is in his room at the motel for the night.
update on Terry
I just spoke with Terry at the phone number Jeff had for him. He said he didn't want to take advantage of the place and make too many long distant calls so he just called Jeff and assumed that Jeff would contact me. He is in a fair amount of pain but says he has a high pain tollarence and is okay. He said he can only stay at The Crisis Center for 23hours, so after that he will get a prepaid cell phone and a motel for the night and then he can go to my parents on Friday (tomorrow). He said he wants to rest up for a few days before he attempts a road trip back to Texas. He said that he appreciates everyones love and support. He told me "Don't beat yourself up over this Misty. Please don't do this, just pray for me. I made bad choices and these are my consequences. I think I have learned my lesson. I think this will work out for my good. Mom and Dad are weak and no support for me. I love you and appreciate all you have done for me and your support." (I was scribbling these things down as he talked).
Wow! I sure hope this is where he is and that he can stay there and be strong against my parents. I am struggling at having the right attitude towards my mom. I know that God knows what she is doing and she will can not evade him. l love Terry a lot, told him so. I told him lots of you are wanting to know how things are going and what we can do to help.
Continue to pray for him. Until I know more...
Wow! I sure hope this is where he is and that he can stay there and be strong against my parents. I am struggling at having the right attitude towards my mom. I know that God knows what she is doing and she will can not evade him. l love Terry a lot, told him so. I told him lots of you are wanting to know how things are going and what we can do to help.
Continue to pray for him. Until I know more...
update on Terry
I just spoke with a lady who was apart of the team from The Crisis Center that evaluated Terry yesterday before he was discharged from the hospital. They state that he is not under their care but they will not disclose any more information to me because of the HIPAA regulations. She told me I would have to get answers from the hospital. I informed her the hospital gave me their number as I didn't know what crisis center to contact.
I then texted Jeff to see if he had heard from Terry or my mom. He replied to call when I could. Jeff states he spoke with Terry this morning and he was at a crisis unit of some sort and has been there since he was discharged from the hospital yesterday. Mom evidently gave Terry his keys and he drove himself there. He states Terry was in good spirits and had a plan to go to Walmart or Target later today to get a prepaid cell phone. He said Terry's plan is to stay there at the crisis center a day or two, then go to my parents and get his things and then head back maybe by Monday after he rests up. Evidently mom states he can come and stay at the house after he spends 2days at this Crisis Unit. I am going to try to get ahold of Terry on the number Jeff called him at as it is different than what I had been given from the hospital for the crisis center.
I then texted Jeff to see if he had heard from Terry or my mom. He replied to call when I could. Jeff states he spoke with Terry this morning and he was at a crisis unit of some sort and has been there since he was discharged from the hospital yesterday. Mom evidently gave Terry his keys and he drove himself there. He states Terry was in good spirits and had a plan to go to Walmart or Target later today to get a prepaid cell phone. He said Terry's plan is to stay there at the crisis center a day or two, then go to my parents and get his things and then head back maybe by Monday after he rests up. Evidently mom states he can come and stay at the house after he spends 2days at this Crisis Unit. I am going to try to get ahold of Terry on the number Jeff called him at as it is different than what I had been given from the hospital for the crisis center.
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