Happy Birthday, Chantelle!

It's my girl's 21st birthday today. :-D

Hmm, I guess it's been awhile...

I've been pretty slack here.... but then things have been relatively quiet. Work, a Bible study, a couple of meetings, and just the day-to-day stuff. Quiet is okay, though. ;-)

So this may be just alot of randomness....

My grandma was back in the hospital again last week. You may remember that a few months ago, her hip went out (she had hip replacement surgery some years ago). She had the option of having the replacement completely redone, but because of heart problems there are some risks involved, and she had not made a decision about it. She had done some physical therapy and that helped for awhile, but last week it went out again and she spent several days in the hospital. She's back home now, and she has made the decision to go ahead with the surgery. Hopefully she gets a surgery date fairly soon, and that all goes well. (She has the heart problems, plus she had a mild stroke last year.)

This is Saskatchewan Library Week. Even if you're not in Saskatchewan (which covers all but 2 of you.... lol) -- go out and visit your local library this week! :-D

Suprisingly enough, I am actually starting to think about Christmas shopping. When my kids were little I used to start my shopping early, but every year it got to be later and later. Last year was a one-day whirlwind shopping day in Saskatoon, a couple of weeks before Christmas (not a good day for several reasons.... ugh). Not recommended!!! I'm hoping to get started earlier this year, and spread the spending out a bit. Things are alot tighter this year.

I came across a link on another site yesterday, http://organizedchristmas.com/ -- now this is just FAR too organized for me.... lol. I could only dream... :-P But looking over the site kinda inspired me a bit. It feels good to look forward to Christmas, as the past number of years I haven't felt that way. It should be a good holiday season. ;-)

I'll be attending the election of our new diocesan bishop on November 12. I am the "alternate delegate", so while I won't be voting, I will be there to discuss the options with our voting delegate. It could be very interesting. There is alot going on in the Anglican church at this time, and it will be interesting to see who the people (both clergy and lay) elect.

It's funny living in a small town.... Here at work, I get people bringing me all kinds of little things.... from fresh flowers from someone's yard, to baking, fresh fruit, chocolate bars (at least once a week from a regular... lol), even elk sausage and bison jerky from one patron. Hardly a week goes by that someone doesn't bring in something. It always makes me smile and brightens my day. There are things about small towns that sometimes make me a little crazy, but there is much that is good about them, too. :-)

Okay, enough randomness for now. I hope everyone is having a great week so far! Catcha later.....

Yesterday was rather a blah day. Not really a specific reason for it, just blah and totally nonproductive in any way. Some days are like that.

It was Worldwide Communion Sunday yesterday, and during our service we each lit candles and prayed for countries of our chosing. As I was sitting there watching people light their candles and watching the candles flicker and burn, I was suddenly reminded of some things from several years ago -- and how "on fire" I was then. And how different I feel now. I have never doubted that God was with me, and I've never lost my core faith... I'm just in a different place than I used to be. I'm not exactly sure just where that is some days. The only thing I am sure of is that He is still there... waiting...

So I guess that spun my thoughts off into a million other different directions yesterday. Reflective thinking.

Sometimes thinking is exhausting.... LOL. :-P

Anyway, today was a much better and more productive day. Well, it was only housework, but it had to be done. :-P

Went to sign papers at the lawyer's today. Had a bit of a knot in my stomach for awhile -- not because of doubts, but still some of that fear-of-the-unknown-future stuff. On the flipside, also a certain sense of empowerment in that I have made decisions and have moved forward with them. And I believe that I am going to be okay. Kind of a weird day in that way...

Yeah... so not much else happenin' ... :-P

I haven't responded to all the prayer requests on the Pirate Ship, but know that you are all in my prayers. *Big hugs* to all!