Day 30

Day 30-One Last Moment

First of all, I am really really really proud of myself for blogging 30 days straight. There were several times that I just didn't want to, but I disciplined myself and did it anyway...whoo hoo!!

Now onto my one last moment.

I read the book above several years ago. My cousin had given it to my mom as a gift and then she passed it onto me. My mom had written a note in it saying that she hoped that I would find content and happiness like the character in the book did. She listed the page number as 336.

"Our dear Helen has been given us for this emergency. It is not strange that seeing our domestic life should have awakened in her some yearnings for a home and a heart and children of her own. She has said that there was a weary point in her life when she made up her mind that she was never to know these joys. But she accepted her lot gracefully. I do not know any other word that describes so well the beautiful offering she made of her life, first to God and then to us. He accepted it and has given her all the cares and responsibilities of domestic life without the transcendent joys that sustain the wife and the mother. She has been all in all to our children, and God has been all in all to her. And she is happy in His service and in our love."

Day 29

Day 29-Your Aspirations

First off, let me say that I can't believe that this challenge is almost over. I am very proud od myself to have blogged almost 30 days straight.

I could sit here all night long and type all sorts of dreams and aspirations out to you all, but I won't bore you with all of that.

One HUGE aspiration of mine is being worked on right now. I can't indulge you on this public blog with specifics, but for those of you that want to know are free to email me. I will give you a hint: there is a clue in the picture above.

The other two things that I REALLY REALLY want in my life is to be a wife again.....but a wife to someone that loves me with all they have inside of them and then to be a mother. I long to know what it's like to carry a child inside of me.

The thought that it may never happen scares me to death.

Day 28

Day 28-Something that you miss.

It's not something is someone that I miss. But I don't miss the new him, I miss the old him. He was one of my best friends for several years. He made me laugh so hard over the stupidest stuff. Most of it was inside jokes that only our inner circle understood. I could never stay angry with him because he would say something totally funny and crack me up.

I kinda believe he was my soul mate because even my husband(ex now) never had this kind of effect on me. He and I were closer than close. He, my friend Karen and her husband and I have so many memories together that I hope I remember for a lifetime. I just wish that he could get his life straightened back out so that we could have our friendship again. Its been almost a year since I saw or talked to him and some days he is on my mind so much that I wonder if he's thinking about me too. I hope he is. And I hope that one day he can overcome the demons that have him consumed.

Day 27

Day 27 – Your favorite place

To be completely honest, my favorite place is my church, Hickory Tavern Church of God(pictured above). I have attended there for a year and finally have found a place that I truly belong. I have spent a lot of my life looking for a place that I could knit my heart to other people and this is it. Most importantly though, its a place where I always feel God's presence.

I am very involved in my church and it helps me stay busy and not sink into feeling alone and abandoned like I use to.

My pastor and his family are beautiful people who genuinely have a heart for ministry. Too often now a days, pastors are in their career for the wrong reason, I am fortunate that this isn't the case for mine.

We are a proactive body spreading the love of God through our community and I couldn't be in a happier place.

Day 26

Day 26-Your Fears

I have suffered all day from a horrible migraine so this post is going to be very short.

My greatest fear is growing old alone.

I will elaborate more about this at another time.

Goodnight. <3

Day 25

Day 25-A First

I am really tired so I don't want to blog about anything serious tonight.

My first is going to be that I went to my FIRST wedding of 2010 today. :)

My friend and co-worker, Kenyotta got married today. It was a beautiful outdoor wedding and a nice reception. It was a wonderful time, except for the fact that I got stung on my leg by a bumble bee! Ouch!

In this picture from left to right are, our boss Carmen, Kenyotta, Me, and our co-worker Sally.

Congratulations, Kenyotta!

Day 24

Day 24-Something that makes you cry

One huge thing that makes me want to cry is when I see, hear, or read about cases of animal abuse. I love, love, love animals and if I had the financial means, I would have a huge farm area with so many dogs and cats that need a home. I have always dreamed of this. I would make it a therapeutic place for abused and/or special need children to come play and visit with the animals.

My baby Lexy(not pictured) came from a local Humane Society over 7 years ago. I have adopted kitties from there before too. I have also been known to rescue strays from the side or the road or dumpsters. :)

If you have a heart for animals and would like to donate to a good cause, or would like to know more about a Humane Society, please click here.

I hope that everyone has a beautiful weekend!