Run!!!!

So we went to Khols for shopping on the day after Thanksgiving and when I walked in, looked at all of the drones standing in lines that wrapped themselves around the store in every direction, I just turned and walked out. Not worth it in this life time. Who needs presents for Christmas anyway besides Jesus? It's His birthday, not ours.

When it comes down to it, all I want for Christmas is my family to be together and to get a glimpse of Him if only for a second in their lives. But then, life is not about what I want, it is about what He wants. As it should be.

I am about to attempt to figure out how to put pictures on this damn blog. Here it goes...

Life, you just have to laugh at it.

I am feeling a bit dizzy this morning. Must be all of the turkey and fixin's.

I get my spot cut out in a couple of weeks. I am so very happy about that one. For those who know the true story, you will know what I mean. I guess it could be melanoma. There is cancer in my family history. All of the relatives I grew up around with the exception of my mom's mom died of cancer. I smoked as a teen and in my early 20's. Wouldn't it just be a kick in the ass?

Nothing to do now but pray that these doctors know what they are talking about.

So my dilemma for this morning is this:

Do I go out and shop on the craziest shopping day of the year? And if I do, is it wrong to buy something for myself?

Oh screw it, I'm getting my shoes on.

The truck is fixed, the dreams go on.

I have to see the doctor today for this black spot I have on my skin. Weird huh? I also have my chest cold again. Not as bad this time, but it's back. AND IT SUCKS!!!!

So please pray for that if you would.

By the way, no movie. It conflicts with girls night out. Sorry, maybe next month.

We left late for church, driving the truck as we had just fixed it this weekend. As we drive in the fast lane on the freeway, we notice the ABS light is flashing. Do we have brakes? Then the lights inside go out and the head lights go out. With out blinkers, we cut off a few people to get over and pull off the road. Yes, we have brakes! But what is up with the truck? No power, no nothing. It is just dead.

I call my father-in-law to ask for advice on what he thinks it might be. He tells me to look up into the sky and see if there are any round saucer looking things flying around. Ha, hahahaha.

We eventually got it running again, but we missed another gathering. I was bumped, Shad was bumped and the kids were happy. Going home, I wondered how the people we haven't seen in a while are doing. I wondered what the message was and what songs were sung.

On another note, I had a dream that Shad and I and a bunch of other people were looking through this really old house that was falling apart, and once inside, I realized that the roof was going to collapse. I started yelling for everyone to get out and they all just stood there confused. I started grabbing the children, and pushing them out and just as we got to the porch, the roof collapsed and landed on me. In front of me there was a small hole where I could see the light of day and I could still breath. I thanked God, and eventually got out to find that everyone was alright. So what do you make of that?

Taco Soup

1 lb. Lean ground beef or turkey ( or if you are a vegi, skip it)
1 large onion
1-15oz. can kidney beans
2 cans fat free vegi refried beans
1-16oz. can corn( or frozen corn)
1-16oz. can chopped tomatoes (or fresh)
1-15oz. can tomatoes sauce
1 1/2 cup water
1-4 1/2 oz. can of green chilis
1pkg taco seasoning
1pkg ranch dressing mix

Brown meat with chopped onion while warming up all other ingredients in a pot. (Do not drain cans, just pour it all in!) put browned meat in and simmer for 15 min.

Yummy, quick and easy!

What a trip!

We just get back from a really great trip to Zion. The weather was perfect, the trees were turning colors, the air was fresh. I'm glad that we went a day early. We were able to take our time and enjoy the moments. I am also glad to be back with a day to relax before the week starts over. There is just nothing like the comfort of your own bed.

Help me help others!!!

I am collecting blankets and coats for the homeless. If you have any new or used blankets or jackets, please let me know, or if you are interested in helping me out, email me at smatheny1@earthlink.net.

Thanks!