I found out that I have cancer for the third time yesterday. So, round 3 it is. I will need encouragement and lots of jokes and joy in my life. I really appreciate all my family and friends. My brother was with me at the doctor. Paul, my husband, is going to have to keep working. It puts a great financial strain on you.This disease puts a strain on your entire life. Please pray for me. Thanks bunches!!!

Christy

Some days are good and some days are just rough. I am having a few issues. I haven't really talked about them. I'm not real sure about them yet. I have a few more appointments to go to. That being said, even before this came up, I have some days that are easier than others. Today is NOT one of those days. I was woken up rudely at @ 4 am. I had a horrible  cramp in my leg. I managed to get up, kicking Bob in the process. That made me feel horrible, poor Bob. I finally got my foot to straighten out and get on the floor. The cramp jumped up to my stomach. OUCH!.I finally got calmed down and laid back down. I woke up in a few hours so sick at my stomach and I felt as if I had actually been kicked in the leg and stomach. So, today hasn't been my favorite day. I don't lose hope, I have to keep going. I hope that everyone is having a great day. If you aren't, please, don't lose hope. God is with us. He wants to make us feel better. I think a lot of my friend Alanna, who has many issues. She is hanging in there and not losing hope either. Sometimes, it is hard. WE have what it takes. Our Daddy God is awesome to see us through.

Just trying this out

It has been a long time. Things are crazy here and I'm hoping they slow down. I am reading a good book by Max Lucado. The name of the book is, 

You'll Get Through This

“You'll get through this. It won't be painless. It won't be quick. But God will use this mess for good. In the meantime don't be foolish or naïve. But don't despair either. With God's help you will get through this.” 
― Max Lucado, You'll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times

I have been in a pit and I'm trying to pull out. I am enjoying the encouragement.

Time for this old girl to go to bed. The dog is snoozing, so I will join him.

Hello,
     It has been more than a while. I have completely forgotten about the blog. I have been sending the boys to school, being sick and just living life. I thought I would check in here. I have been finding things to write about lately, so maybe I will get started again.
     It is a beautiful fall day here in KY. We are on fall break right now. I am going to get the boys to help me out some today. We need to move some furniture. I need to get my fall décor out. I will take some pics later and post them. I love fall. Have a blessed day!

This is my day....

I absolutely have a choice. I can choose to live in chaos. I can choose to have peace even in a horrible place. I woke up this morning with a lot on my mind. We had a family member that was in a horrible accident. I am very concerned for her and her mom. It absolutely put my life in perspective. I woke up the boys this morning for school. Patrick just didn't want to get up. I was growling before we left. It hit me hard that our cousin is fighting for life and I am here with my boys. We take life for granted so easily. God is here all the time. God calms the storm or sometimes calms the child. I need to do better! I am feeling convicted to not take life for granted.

I am getting ready to go and work an Emmaus walk. This always brings on so many other problems. The devil NEVER wants us to go where we will be blessed. He has fought tooth and nail to interupt this walk. My God is bigger. He has a plan and it will work. I am getting so excited. Only 2 days till the walk.

I am going to try and live a little today. Hope you all do too. Leave me a comment and tell me something you did today.

Crazy Busy week coming up

I will be leaving on Thursday to go work the Emmaus Walk. I just went to the closing for the men. It is amazing to hear those guys sing. It just blesses me. I know that this Women's walk is going to be awesome. The devil is fighting hard. I know the Winner! I am taking meds for a bladder infection and mine is mild compared to other things that are going on. I am so excited to see just what God is going to do. He is always amazing! I will be cleaning, doing laundry and getting things ready for when I leave. It will take me all week. Patrick is going back to school tomorrow. So, that means I will have two kids in school and I will have some time on my hands. I would like to find a part time clerical job. That would be too great. We will see how it goes.

We had a great church service. It is great to have a church family again. Well, I have no other big words of wisdom. Hope this is a great week for everyone. Life is a great thing!!!

Breaking my neighbor...........

First, who is my neighbor? Everyone!!! Some live closer than others but in my mind, everyone is my neighbor in some sense. The people that live around me in homes are my neighbor. I just think it is much more than that. The people that I associate with are my neighbors. I think everyone is.

Why did I make a post called breaking my neighbor? Glad you asked. I get out regularly. Mostly, when I am out, I hear people tearing other people down. When did we get to this point? Why did we get to this point? Why do we want to break people down? Aren't we called to love our neighbors? I can love you and still not agree with everything you do. I don't have to try to tear you down to make me look good.

My heart hurts. I do try to make a stand for what I believe in. I do believe that if you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything. I don't want to be led in a direction that is against what I believe in. I do want to be what I think I am supposed to. I am going to take a stand to love my neighbors more. I don't want to be the one that kicks them or tries to break them. The devil doesn't need my help. Anyone want to stand with me and love more?

Just thinkin'. Just sayin'.