Rest in Peace my cat!!

Rest in peace sweet Georgia!
Georgia was a sweet cat and will be missed. She went to cat heaven on Dec. 18.
She got her name because she adopted me while I was in the state of Georgia. We had fun together and I enjoyed her.

Rest In Peace Oscar!!!

Today is a sad day.

My big boy Oscar was laid to rest this afternoon. No more pain or suffering. He is a complete and total rest now.

After suffering with some ailments and loosing his ability to walk it was time to put him to rest.

I love that big boy! He was great with the other animals. Always protecting them in some form or fashion. He was the alarm when one of the others got out of the fence. He even enjoyed playing with other dogs that came to visit. Oscar brought many smiles and laughter. I am soooooooooo glad he was in our lives.

Some of his names other than Oscar were as follows: Os, O, Bigun, Big Boy, Oscar De La Hoya, Oscar Meyer Weiner, and many others.

Thanks for the memories Os! You are loved!

November 25, 2008

What are you thankful for?

Life has a way of taking crazy twists and turns. Today, after reading a blog regarding being thankful (thanks Rebekah) I have decided to list some things I am thankful for. Some things may seem trivial, but they make me happy. Others may seem very general and that is because there is no room on the "page" to explain. For the most part this list is in random order.Here goes:1. God's love, mercy, and grace.2. The love of family and the love of my life, Rajesh (aka Maguire).3. Friends that I can laugh/cry with and who pray with and for you.4. My church5. My pets6. God's healing 7. Fall Foilage...the leaves were beautiful this year.8. Music9. Laughter10. Umbrellas11. Reeses peanut butter cups12. Price of gas being lowered13. Things aren't as bad as they could be.14. My house15. Working vehicle16. Beach17. Books18. Seeking wisdom from God's word and prayer19. Joyce Meyer20. Making a pumpkin cake21. Cooking good things to eat22. Christmas and the reason for the season23. Ability to attempt learning different languages24. Purses25. Peace that only comes from God26. A new job that is somewhere out there waiting for me.27. The ability to love28. Good health29. Football30. Being able to help someone no matter how small or large.31. Growing pains32. Coffee33. The past, present and future...no matter what was, what is, and what is to come.Happy Thanksgiving

Election

Wow.....can you believe the elections have come and gone.
Was it worth it to make history if the candidate has issues one doesn't agree with. I feel that voting for some just because they are a minority isn't right. Issues should be the reason the vote was cast.
Even though the new president is not the man I voted for I will uphold him in prayer. It is time for the country to band together on our knees and pray for wisdom.
God bless America!

Friends that are more like sisters

If you are an only child you may be able to relate to this.
Last night I was having a break down. There are several things going on in life right now that are difficult for me: jobless, overweight, depressed, bad health of my mom, etc. You get the point.
Well, I don't have any siblings that I can call and have them feel the same pain. I do have wonderful, godly women in my life that are as close as any sister could be. Last night when I was in the midst of my break down my dear friend asked if she could call one of our other friends to pray. Of course my answer was yes! We prayed and talked and I felt a release.
I just want to say THANK YOU to all the sisters in Christ that uplift and encourage their sisters.
God bless!

deep/entertaining

I read all the various blogs of friends and family and wonder if I ever sound as deep or entertaining in my blogs. You would think I would know how to write by the amount of books I read.
The gift of the written word is so amazing to me.
I think I just sort of state the facts...just the facts, ma'am. Isn't that from some old TV cop shows?
Anyhow, thanks to all my friends and family that share their stories and/or thoughts in profound ways!

concerns

Well, today is another day. Rain hit yesterday and it has been cloudy today. Good for a cup of coffee. Maybe I will fix some decaf this evening.
No news on the job thing. I have submitted apps and resumes but nothing yet. Life goes on!!!
I am really concerned about my monstrosity (sp?) of a dog. He is having problems walking and I have seen him fall a couple of times. He went to the vet but isn't doing much better. Hopefully, the vet will return my call tomorrow. I know that Oscar has to loose weight and that is part of it I am sure, but my gut says it is something more.
Well, nothing else today.

Beginning

Well, today is the first day of blogging here.
For the past couple of months I have been trying to find a job. After 8 yrs. at my former job I was released from my position. The reason....dept. restructure/downsizing. I have to say it came as a relief.
Right now I am trying to get myself together. Trying to figure out where to go now.
One thing I did was to apply to UTC for classes in the spring. Maybe it is time to finish something.
In Oct. I am heading to St. Louis for the Joyce Meyer convention. That is fun for me. It is a "me time" trip. Looking forward to it.
What else????
Rajesh (aka Maguire) is doing well. He is a total sweetheart! Love him with all my heart.
Blessings and Peace to all!

Jill