Where has August gone? It's been 2 whole weeks since I last posted. Shame on me.
I have done quite a bit in the last 2 weeks. Been to the cardiologist, where my husband took a stress test. Got good news there so far, no heart issues apparent.
My youngest son has started school, and my older son has gone back home.
Went to a family wedding. It was nice. Haven't been to a wedding in a long time. My husband is 35 years old and it's the first wedding he's ever been to aside from ours...how can that be?
Anyway, last week I started walking. A LOT! It's nice. I guess it was walking my son to school that gave me the bug, but I'm hooked. It's one advantage of living in a very small town I guess. But I have been getting in at least an hour a day which I think is great.
I have organized myself a bit, and created chore lists for Kyle, myself, and a calendar so I can keep track of what is happening around me, and when I need to pay bills. Finding out that's important. Ha Ha.
This need to feel organized and productive...is that my control freak tendencies rearing it's head? Why do I feel the need to be in control all the time?

Been having some great conversations with my son Jacob, about the Lord. He is reading the bible, and asking questions. Couldn't be more proud. Thankfully he has been witness to the Lord giving me..."signs" that He does in fact hear me and when I speak to Him it matters. I think it's awesome to confirm God's reality to him (and it helps me too) Sometimes we just need assurance!

I am currently battling a bladder infection of some sort. Broke down and made a Dr appointment for today. I have been putting it off, but here goes! Hope he doesn't find a bunch of stuff wrong that I need to address. As much as I complain about my husband being a terrible patient, I'm not much better.

Things coming up: House inspection for a mortgage, Joe has surgery on Sep 10th, Celebrate Recovery Ministry opens it's doors to the public on the 17th! I have to go back up north for work near the end of September. Maybe it will be the last for a while (fingers crossed). We really want to throw a party here for our new and old friends for scenic drive (first 2 weekends in October) hoping I can get organized enough to pull it off!

I am going to start journaling (or trying at least) and will hopefully come up with something interesting to write about. It's like I am in elementary school. Seems my brain turned to mush over summer. Thank you to those that check this daily and sorry to disappoint you when I don't write. I will try and do better!

Love to all!!

Alzheimer's, Drugs, or Aliens

I may be suffering from a horrible illness.

Or maybe, I am a pot head. No that can't be.

I must have been abducted by aliens.

That is the only logical explanation for the severe memory loss.

I am going through some old school papers
(my parents have an illness too. It's called keepeverypapersincethekidswereten-itis) and what I have found is amazing to me. It's new and exciting too, because I don't remember half...no... 99% of it.

There are all these D's and F's. I was a good student so why is my name on the paper?

Then there are the hearts and flowers with "Tina loves So and So" Who the heck is that? I don't even recognize the name much less loving this person.

Field Trip slips. To some apparently pretty cool places. Not sure I ever really went there, but the slip says I did.

Did you know I used to be able to write in Spanish pretty well? And I studied Greek Mythology, and I could do Algebra, and I thought Meryl Streep should run for president. Odd.

I wrote many short stories about memorable experiences. Funny. Can't recall any of it.

Then these pink slips about something called After School Detention. What? Never been there. Nor have I ever been in "the secured section of the rotunda making an unauthorized phone call", like that paper states. "

Also found a note that was sent home about a forged phone call excusing me from school. Apparantly I got busted, but don't recall ever setting up that scenario or the bust.

OK, I do remember the 2 suspensions. For smoking and fighting. But other than that, as I read some of this stuff, I don't even know who this person is.

I thought my daughter was making stuff up. Really I thought she had a dream, and then created stories to go along with them, thinking it really happened in her life. Come to find out, some of them did. I have NO recollection of these experiences.

Met up with an old friend on Facebook. She keeps saying..."remember when we..." Nope.

Where have I been for the last 36 years? And what else do I not remember? I am afraid to find out.

So in my morning ritual of Facebook, I come across a post that says, "It's so good to know people who know people. " "I got to do..ABC...yeah me" OK that last part I added. It came from one of those people that have ALWAYS known people who know people. Then I start getting those thoughts. Yes THOSE. Why does SHE always have it so good? Why does SHE always know so and so? I've never been a name dropper. I mean come on with my family heritage? Not like I am a descendant of royalty or anything...


My father is not a famous lawyer, He is The Judge.
My father is not a rock and roll legend, He is The Rock.
My father is not a millionaire, He paves his streets with gold, and has mansions for ALL his children.
My father is not a movie star, He named ALL the stars.
My father is not a heroic fire fighter, He fought the flames of Hell and won!
My father isn't a therapist doling out pills for 90 bucks an hour, He is the Wonderful Counselor.
My father is not a bricklayer, He is the Cornerstone.
My father is not tall, dark and handsome, He is the Truth and the Light.
My father is not a farmer, He is the Good Shepherd.
My father is not a baker, He is the Bread of Life.
My father is not a delivery man, He is The Deliverer.
My father is not a Pastor of some mega-church on TV, He is the High Priest.
My father didn't write me in his will, He wrote my name on His hand.
My Father is the Servant and the Master.
My father is not the president, He is the Prince of Peace.
My Father is the King of Kings. And He is not leaving me his retirement plan when he leaves, He is giving me great treasurebeyond all I can imagine when I come home.

That means I AM A PRINCESS. No longer am I going to think I don't deserve this stuff, because in actuality, I don't deserve a drop of it. But, because my Father IS Love, I get it. I get it all. But the cool thing is, you do too. We can share. So I am gonna drop my Father's name for a change...Do you know Him?

Hi. My name is Tina and I am an...

Is there a gamers anonymous? I need to go to it. I have this tendency to start playing stupid computer games and get addicted. Solitaire...it consumed me once. Bookworm...laid in bed trying to create words in my sleep. Then I found Facebook. Then Farm Town, now FFarklee. It's the lamest, game really. OK not really. It's awesome. But it's dumb. NO it's totally cool. It's a waste of time. Yeah...can't argue with that one.

I am sitting here totally freaking out because my Farkle won't load and I can't play. All I did tonight was count down until I could play again. WHO CARES. Maybe I should pick up my bible. Or pray, or at least go to bed. So I can get up bright and early and see if I can play Farkle.

I need help.

First blog in 2 weeks

Whaaat? Tina is writing a post for her blog. Wow. satan...get the snowblower.

Just back from 2 weeks on the road. Went up north for work. Went fairly well, though was glad to get back home. I just am not "into" the whole corporate thing anymore. Seems like such a huge waste of time. You never get to really see and talk to anyone, it's just "Hi, how are ya" in passing. All and all it was a decent time, and I thank everyone who covered me in prayer while I was gone. It helped for sure. One highlight of my work trip was the evening I went out to dinner with Marjorie and Melissa. What a fun time! Marjorie and I sat IN THE RAIN and got eaten alive my mosquitos, but had a nice talk.

Then I grabbed the kids after Jake's ball game. Boo hoo they lost, but payed well. SOMEONE has to come in second I guess. Made it home in time to sit for about an hour then off to the Fulton County Fair. The boys did the animal scramble. For all you city folks, that's when the officials let a bunch of animals loose in the pen, and the "herd" of children run after them and try to catch them. The boys chased pigs. I was disappointed that they didn't catch one in the moment, but after further thought, I am quite glad!

Then off to Oklahoma City the next morning. Whew what a drive...11 hours. Oklahoma isn't as dry and brown as I had expected. Quite lush and lots of countryside, which is just up my alley!
Had a nice visit with Mom. Went to see the Natural History museum, and spent the day at the zoo. Pretty cool, haven't been to a zoo in years. Prayers regarding the weather were also answered. Not too hot, and though it rained most nights, we didn't have to go to the zoo in raincoats!!!

Got home last night. Who knew I'd miss that sore on my behind (Joe) so much!! It was good to see him and sleep in my own bed. Taking Chelsea to meet my dad. He is taking her to camp this week. Whether she comes back after camp remains to be seen. Things were going well in OK, but her attitude has taken a nose dive since we've been home. It's too bad. I am trying to stay neutral and consistent and that's about all I can do.

Unfortunately while I was gone, no one checked my garden, so I have gargantuan zucchini. Looking for recipes to make sure they don't go to waste. Also have a good picking of green beans to get freezer ready. Can't wait to taste my own home grown veggies. Already have some lessons learned that I will remember for next year. Ahhh..live and learn right?

Well that's the update for now. Still searching for anything blog worthy in this tiny little head of mine. Anyone have a topic? Love to all...