The Rambling Weekend Warrior

Letting Christ Strengthen Me

2015-05-18T22:45:00.000-05:00

So, what do you do when you're feeling completely defeated and incapable of any abilities? What do you do when that moment strikes and you think "Did I bite off more than I can chew?" Or maybe you were saying to yourself “What in the world were you thinking that you could do this!?!?!” Philippians 4:13 - I can

Wow! What a Weekend!

2014-05-26T13:36:00.001-05:00

I have had several people in the last couple of days ask: 1) Are you and Bobby okay? 2) Have you never told Bobby no before now? The answers are simple: 1) YES! 2) YES! The background for the posts about boundaries and being the unpopular

Frustrating Conversations

2013-09-30T10:11:00.000-05:00

One of the very difficult things I face on a regular basis is answering Bobby’s many questions. They are not the usual questions that you might expect from a child whose father died – “Why did Daddy die?” or “Is Daddy in Heaven?” I think I could answer those. I could probably even answer “Why is the sky blue?” Lately though, his questions have to be answered with a firm response. And when I

WHAT?!?! I don't owe you any money!

2013-08-15T15:37:00.002-05:00

Sometimes you get a bill in the mail and you think to yourself "WHAT?!?! I don't owe you any money!" Yesterday, I got that bill. Last October I was fighting a credit union to get a small amount of money out of an account that was only in Michael's name. I called a lawyer that deals with probate law to find out what to do. I filled out the paperwork and mailed it back and that was the last I

Retire the Weekend Warrior?

2013-07-27T21:57:00.001-05:00

I'm starting to think it might be time to pay someone to mow my yard! The first problem you will discover is starting the riding mower. In order to make the silly thing start, you have to connect it to the battery charger. Almost from the time we bought the mower, Michael has had Use the

What Happened to the Bathroom Rehab?

2013-07-02T20:20:00.000-05:00

So, the last time I updated on the bathroom progress, it was January 8, 2013 and it was Part 1! If you were to judge the progress by the postings alone, it would appear that no work has been done since then. Well, I’m here to tell you that, thankfully, that it was not the case at all! My dad and I have been working on the bathroom. During the time of the bathroom rehab, Bobby

A Day of Celebration!

2013-05-03T13:09:00.003-05:00

Nine years ago today, a woman on the other side of the world gave the most wonderful blessing anyone can get! She gave birth to a baby boy and gave him up for adoption. If not for her sacrifice, I wouldn't have the privilege of being the mother to one of the most wonderful boy! He's an absolute joy in my life!! He makes every day special! So,

Bathroom Rehab: Step One

2013-01-08T21:00:00.000-06:00

2007 When we first moved into our house, neither one of our bathrooms had a shower. So at first we had to take baths (which strange as it may be to most people, I don’t like). Until Michael changed the faucet to allow a hand held shower head hose to be attached under the spout. I was

What a Difference a Year Makes

2012-12-19T21:54:00.000-06:00

One year ago tonight, Bobby and I came home and realized our world had flipped completely upside down and we were facing a new "normal." There have been some ups and downs. There have been some happy and sad moments. But I have learned so much over the last year. (Too much to list here) As sad as this day could be, it's not, which I know

Saying a Prayer with Guests

2012-11-27T13:02:00.000-06:00

I just read this wonderful idea in Ladies' Home Journal (which I have no idea why I'm receiving it since I never ordered a subscription but they have an interesting offer for my "renewal subscription").Tie a jingle bell to a a piece of twine and use it as a napkin ring. Ask everyone to make a wish and hang their bell on the tree. Ladies' Home Journal, December 2012/January 2013 I love this idea

Couponing Hints

2012-09-02T19:07:00.001-05:00