For today....

I was going to post something for today, but I am Whooped (notice the capital "W"?) and so I am going to partially use this blog to log 1725 and 50.... more on this as time goes by... but, "boys and girls, if you can guess what those two numbers are, Uncle Lar will give you a shiny new dime." ;-p

Me

Long way home....

Well, I know this is not my home, I have not been here to write for quite some time, and I do find that the writing helps me find some daily peace... even if it is ramblings of a madman. In the past year since my last post, allot has happened, but most important of all I am still standing.

I contemplated changing the blog name when I decided I would start to write more regularly, because the blog was initially part of my home based quilting business. And while I do still quilt, and sometimes even for others, I realize that this is also place where I can piece, layer, baste, and quilt together the photos and memory of my life, no matter how silly it gets! So the name stays and I will be back to write more and add photos.

Happy stitching,

Shannon

Today's ramblings...

so, on the way to work today I realized how much I dislike mean spirited people. And I am betting that as things get worse, people will get to be nice or mean, depending upon how they feel. What prompted this was watching one driver in a right lane speed up after a car in left lane put their signal on to change lanes into their lane! for over a mile the first driver had been paced a good 5-8 car lengths from the car in front of him, but as soon as the second driver put their signal on, he sped up to not let them in! Talk about mean! Anyhow I think (and please, do not bother to comment that I am being a PollyAnna- I am not) that as times get worse (or we perceive that they do) we should try to help each other and be nicer, this can make all the difference in one's day. Not just for the other person, but for us too. I was thinking that I had read something about this recently, and I had. From my church's journal guide they gave out the first week in January, the reading was Romans 12:1-16; verses 1 & 2 have always been favorites of mine, because I am hoping to be "all used up" by the time God takes me home; in addition verses 3-8 specifically talk about us each using our gifts to help other. So, let's stick together to "ride out the storm" together!

And to the mean guy on the expressway, you need a hug, here it is ((HUG)).

Smiles to you!

Shannon

Coming back....

I frequently forget that this is here and usually just journal, but have decide to daily post a thought or two, only. As an outlet for all the business in my life, that I choose to have in my life and basically just vent...

See you in the funny pages soon. JK!

For today I am just grateful for work and having jobs to provide for us, the gifts God has given me to out my "eggs in many baskets" and also get to choose what those baskets will be. I feel strapped, like many right now, financially, but encouraged that if I continue to work and be a good steward of my pennies (literally) I will survive these trying times.

I am also EXTREMELY grateful for family and friends, whom have seen me through some of this and continue to pray for me and love me. Thank you.

I am so happy Jay comes home next month, I have missed him terribly!

That's it for now...

Shannon

Coming Home....

We have received the great news that Jay is on his way home for leave! Yipee! And as I was journaling this morning about all the great things going on in life and at my church I had an AHA moment. My church, Community Christian Church, http://www.communitychristian.org/ , is all about helping people find their way back to God, and I am so happy today that my son is coming home, I bet this is only a small portion of the happiness God feels when we go back to Him or turn to Him. Yeah, God! And thank you, for the blessings of sons, family, friends, and homecomings!

Shannon

Forgot How to Cook?!?!?

Hello All! We have received quite a few e-mails and phone calls from Jay and are so happy about that, but at times the news is bad and then we are sadden or even scared. He has posted pictures on a web page and the address is: http://photobucket.com/jayhernandez . Enjoy! On a recent call we made to Jay, Marc made a point of telling Jay I had "forgotten" how to cook, and all we were eating is grilled cheese and canned pastas! Ok, somewhat true... but with my jobs and what not, (in my own defense) there was not allot of time to cook. I recently was able to have my schedule changed at one job so I am home evenings Monday through Thursday, so back to cooking dinner I go! I really did miss that bc I love to cook and feed my family, no matter how large or small. So, back to the kitchen I go bc I think having dinner as a family is very important, don't you?

Happy cooking,

Shannon

Update

Hi all! It seemed like forever since I had been here, and really 2+ months is a long time.... anyhow, I am alive, moved, and working, ALLOT! I will post some letters from Jay here once I get them. We have received a few pictures as well... But I need refresher on posting pics, so that will be tomorrow, maybe....

I am sorry to all my friends that I have not kept up with, I miss you and life is just taking me for the ride right now.

All my best wishes to you all, and of course a big hug! Shannon