So I got up at 4:45 this morning. Eww I know. My uncle had to be at the airport at 5 so I was voted the one to take him. Thanks, Mom. I did get excited however when I realized I was going to get to watch the sunrise (one of my favorite things to do in the whole world). That excitment quickly turned to bumnation(yes I made that word up...but it is an awesome word...go with it) when I realized that the sun didn't rise until 6:45. I was not about to sit out in the cold for and hour and a half in the dark. So I went to my grandmothers and took a nap until 7. I took her dog to the vet for her at 7:30 to get groomed...
Two thoughts here:
1) I don't think I will ever own a dog that requires "grooming"
2) My mom warned me that she will have to take a little poop as soon as she gets to the vet so walk her in the grass before you go in.
So Mia and I hop in the car and head on our way to the vet. It was a cold morning so I had the heat on in my car...this makes her wheeze...so I roll down the window for her. As the 25 degree air is pouring in the left window and invading my nice warm car it happened...around around around goes Mia in the passenger seat...all of you dogs owners knows what that means. No MIA NO NO NO MIA. Drop...terd...terd...terd...terd...in the seat...SERIOUSLY MIA? We are all of 2 seconds aways from the vet.
I knew it couldn't stay there in the seat ....that would be a disaster considering how Mia felt the need to dance among the recently dropped terds. So chick-fil-A napkins in the glove box to the rescue. The terdes were now flying one by one of of the window as I tried my best to pick them up with the napkin before she could step on them. Needless to say when we got to the vet she didn't need to poo any more.
Awesome morning. I can't help but laugh. I really do love mornings...once I'm up.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
A Few Christmas Thoughts
I know Christmas is over but I just had some random thoughts last night as I was lying in bed that I thought I'd write down since I am here at the church by myself with really nothing to do...
Isn't it funny that at Christmas time everyone sings songs of Christ and His birth whether they know Him or not. They don't think twice about it. I passed people in the mall on Wednesday singing Silent Night-Joy to the World etc. and it just kind of hit me. Do they know joy...real joy.. or what happened that night? They know the songs and do not hesitate to sing about it, but do they know? A lot of who sing don't know the One they sing about. Just goes to show how easy it is to put on a mask that says "I have it under control" and "This Christian thing is easy". I think especially living in the South it is so easy to say or claim one thing and live another.
Second random thought- I had to stop by Walgreen's yesterday to get something for Christmas lunch and since it was the only place open on Christmas day I found myself on an isle that contain everything from mac and cheese to laundry detergent to light bulbs. Multi purpose to the max I guess... but then I went over to the "cold isle" to get milk and notice a man standing at the frozen dinners and for some reason it just made my heart hurt. He was an older man...probably 50s maybe 60s deciding on a frozen dinner for Christmas lunch. And I just thought I wonder how many people are like him today. No family- trading in the turkey, ham and dressing for a lean cuisine...now considering my circumstances I could not invite him to dinner with us, but it just made me question how good of a job the church is doing. I know I am so convicted of the bubble I hide in. My little SMI bubble. I seldom reach out of it to love on those who are not around me. I know it is probably cliche and may even sound a little naive of me but wouldn't it be awesome if, because of the church, there wasn't anyone who had to spend Christmas alone. We have the Remedy...why do we chose to hoard it so much? I am the guiltiest of us all at hiding within the shadow of my own comfort. It just made me think about it. The day that I spent with family and more food than could have possibly been eaten was not so plesant for everyone. There were empty hearts-empty stomachs.
Just food for thought... OH and to end my walgreens experience the guy checking out after me began placing bottles of Imodium AD on the counter...I started counting...18 bottles... I guess Grandma's cooking didn't go over so well.
Isn't it funny that at Christmas time everyone sings songs of Christ and His birth whether they know Him or not. They don't think twice about it. I passed people in the mall on Wednesday singing Silent Night-Joy to the World etc. and it just kind of hit me. Do they know joy...real joy.. or what happened that night? They know the songs and do not hesitate to sing about it, but do they know? A lot of who sing don't know the One they sing about. Just goes to show how easy it is to put on a mask that says "I have it under control" and "This Christian thing is easy". I think especially living in the South it is so easy to say or claim one thing and live another.
Second random thought- I had to stop by Walgreen's yesterday to get something for Christmas lunch and since it was the only place open on Christmas day I found myself on an isle that contain everything from mac and cheese to laundry detergent to light bulbs. Multi purpose to the max I guess... but then I went over to the "cold isle" to get milk and notice a man standing at the frozen dinners and for some reason it just made my heart hurt. He was an older man...probably 50s maybe 60s deciding on a frozen dinner for Christmas lunch. And I just thought I wonder how many people are like him today. No family- trading in the turkey, ham and dressing for a lean cuisine...now considering my circumstances I could not invite him to dinner with us, but it just made me question how good of a job the church is doing. I know I am so convicted of the bubble I hide in. My little SMI bubble. I seldom reach out of it to love on those who are not around me. I know it is probably cliche and may even sound a little naive of me but wouldn't it be awesome if, because of the church, there wasn't anyone who had to spend Christmas alone. We have the Remedy...why do we chose to hoard it so much? I am the guiltiest of us all at hiding within the shadow of my own comfort. It just made me think about it. The day that I spent with family and more food than could have possibly been eaten was not so plesant for everyone. There were empty hearts-empty stomachs.
Just food for thought... OH and to end my walgreens experience the guy checking out after me began placing bottles of Imodium AD on the counter...I started counting...18 bottles... I guess Grandma's cooking didn't go over so well.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas
Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I hope you have a blessed day with your families. It comes and goes so fast it seems.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Update and Tune Tuesday
Well it has been a crazy week...my grandma is going home today. She is doning much better and the dementia seems to be gone-heart stable so I guess she is better. Never a real diagnosis but oh well. We will see... home may not be best for her considering teh circumstances but God is Sovereign right.
BUT... on a brighter note...
IT IS ALMOST CHRISTMAS!!!
And it is Tuesday and I haven't done a Tune Tuesday in a while and with it being Christmas I thought I'd stay in theme...but it was hard to think of a song considering all Christmas songs are wonderful...but usually overplayed and we've all known them all our lives.
So I thought I'd go back...to 1745...and visit Charles Wesley.
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus isn't the first thing I think of when you say Christmas songs...but it is an old Advent hymn and we sang it this past Sunday in church...then talked about it after that...then Louie talked about it on the Passion podcast so I thought it was worth looking in to.
They lyrics are incredible. Sure it's old school... if you will... but those are often the best. So read the lyrics and get into the Christmas spirit a bit...the real Christmas spirit...the hope of all the earth Thou art!
Come, Thou long expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Israel’s Strength and Consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear Desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a King,
Born to reign in us forever,
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.
BUT... on a brighter note...
IT IS ALMOST CHRISTMAS!!!
And it is Tuesday and I haven't done a Tune Tuesday in a while and with it being Christmas I thought I'd stay in theme...but it was hard to think of a song considering all Christmas songs are wonderful...but usually overplayed and we've all known them all our lives.
So I thought I'd go back...to 1745...and visit Charles Wesley.
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus isn't the first thing I think of when you say Christmas songs...but it is an old Advent hymn and we sang it this past Sunday in church...then talked about it after that...then Louie talked about it on the Passion podcast so I thought it was worth looking in to.
They lyrics are incredible. Sure it's old school... if you will... but those are often the best. So read the lyrics and get into the Christmas spirit a bit...the real Christmas spirit...the hope of all the earth Thou art!
Come, Thou long expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Israel’s Strength and Consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear Desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a King,
Born to reign in us forever,
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Can I get a witness
Ok Birmingham weather is ridiculous right now. I mean come on it is 1 week before Christmas and its 72 degrees outside...
AND THE WORSE PART
THE FOG...and humidity
My hair is ridiculous. Can I get an amen
AND THE WORSE PART
THE FOG...and humidity
My hair is ridiculous. Can I get an amen
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Can I just say
...I have never in all my life seen so many squirrels as I did this morning on my way to work. I had to slam on my brakes about every 100 yards to let one cross. What is this? Did I miss the squirrel marathon memo?
Monday, December 15, 2008
I passed
Hooray!!! I did it! I passed physical Anthro! And to top it all off... I came out with a B in Archaeology!!! So 1 more semester to go in college... another post about that to come later conisdering whoa that is crazy freaky I am about to graduate....but HOORAY PRAISE THE FATHER PRAISE THE SON THIS SEMESTER IS DONE! Who knew I could turn Chris Tomlin songs into my very own rhyming poems....okay waaaayyyy to tired. To bed I go... no REAL news on my grandma yet. Will find out more tomorrow!
Our God is the God who provides!...even a C in a class where my avg was about a 35!!! MIralces can happen!
Our God is the God who provides!...even a C in a class where my avg was about a 35!!! MIralces can happen!
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