Why Worry?

Why is it I always worry about things which I KNOW I have no control over??? Worry
doesn't change anything...EVER. All it does is take years off my life and cause worry lines. (heaven knows I don't need more of those)
I am so proud of my son, Steve. After all they have been through, I think they're going to come out on top. When we met them at the airport this morning, he hugged Rick and whispered "You and Mom are going to be nice to Tracy, right?" After everything...he is protective of her and I can tell he really loves her. So, after all my worries and fretting, God is doing what he intended to do. How much easier and nicer it would have been if I could have just believed this from the beginning and trusted God to have His way? His way is always perfect anyway. The older I get, the more I know I do NOT know.

The Countdown!

Well, Steve, Tracy, Elizabeth and Jacob will be here in the morning. I have everything pretty much prepared for their arrival. One small thing that didn't go the way I'd planned; I wanted to make Kraft spaghetti for them tomorrow night, and Fisher's has stopped stocking it. What a let down! Rick knew I was disappointed, so we drove all over North Canton this evening, looking for it. An Acme store said they would see if it could be ordered, so they took our name and phone number. My husband is so wonderful! He goes out of his way to do special things for me. We did some last minute shopping at Sam's and WalMart today, and basically anything I wanted, he said "go ahead". We've already spent a fortune, but think this will be worth it, if the kids will just have a chance to relax and spend some good time together. I'm a little uneasy; seeing Tracy for the first time, but I have prayed and prayed...and I know Amy Jean is praying for the whole situation. I wish Steve and Tracy could know the kind of marriage that Rick and I have. We are so excited to see them!

I'm going to add a picture of my wonderful husband to this post.

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff???

I've always told people this. In fact, I just said it to my niece the other day when her little girl did something she thought she shouldn't have. How dare I say that to ANYONE??? How do I know what is small to another person. Just because it seems trivial to me, doesn't mean it is to someone else. I thought about that today while I was busy getting ready for some of our dear family to come from California. My husband has been busy for days getting all his work caught up so he would be free while our kids and grandkids are here. He has knocked himself out to do all he can for me as well. Then one little thing goes wrong (in my little world) and I come all to pieces. Think it's time to practice what I preach!!!

Just waiting

We went to the Christmas concert last night at Parkside. Deana and Bill went with us. What a nice evening! It was a great chance to just enjoy each others company and not think about "things". Now we just wait...........

Precious ones in need of prayer!

May I never take this dear family for granted!

God can work miracles

I know God does miracles. We've been told that over and over again. I've never been in the position to rely on it as much as this last week. My family is going through some major problems right now. It's been happening gradually during the last few years, but has finally come to a head. Feelings have been hurt and hearts have been broken (mine included). I know God forgives, so we need to forgive as he forgave us. Now the prayer is that hearts can be mended and molded. Oh! the horrible things we do to our little ones!

Purpose of this blog

This is my private journal. Just someplace to vent when I need to blow off steam.
Here I am on our trip to New England, relaxing at our beautiful B&B in Camden Maine.