Far From Home

from Hawaii...I have posted some pictures and if you want to see more, go to my Facebook Profile. It was very hard coming back to this cold weather. I experienced a 97 degree temperature change from 82 in Maui to -15 here in Indiana.
I had a great time...I am looking forward to going back again in the near future.

Sometimes there are several things that a person has to do in order to become healthy or to move forward and it might require that we become free from people by terminating friendship or one reason or another. This is one the hardest things that I have just done with two people that I do love and it really sucks and is extremely painful. I never hope that I have to do this again because I know that I have hurt two people's heart.

enrich your lives...and may peace rule in your house...

Luke 2:8-14

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 "Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
NIV

Glenda

There are only five shopping days left before Christmas... Who do you still need to buy presents for this year?

My sister...and her family. They want a waffle iron. Why? because they always have.

Have a blessed Holiday!

I hope everyone is doing okay...

I have already heard from him! Conversation goes...

Hi mom! I need money for a microwave. Will you go buy one for me?
How about if we put money into your account instead and you can go to Wal-Mart and get one?
Ok...

Next Conversation..after putting money into his account.

Hi Mom! The money you gave me is already gone...I have 5 bucks left
Son, I found a microwave at Sam's Club for 45.00 700 watt, would you like that?
Sure, you can go buy it for me. (my money again)

Next Conversation...after talking to dad with the same end results.

Mom..Can I borrow 100 bucks for a small amp in my room for my guitar?
No...Save your money up and buy one.

As for me I see a pattern already developing. I believe I will tease him and tell him he has already become his grandfather but with different questions.  :)

the day has come and my son is gone away to college. This is the day I had hoped for but now that it is here, I have mixed feelings. This is the day of new beginnings for him, a new path in his life to take. I am excited for him about the journey he will take. I know I have prayed many times for his future...his future job, his career, his wife, his kids, his relationship with God... I know that he will have many obstacles to face and decisions that will take him down one path or another. I pray that he will make the right choices and that his parents have taught him well.

Not only is this new beginnings for him, but for as me as well. Part of my sense of being is now missing. I am now alone in my house wondering what am I going to do now. I have thought about this day for many years now and kinda looked forward to it but now that it is here, I feel alone and somewhat empty. I guess I am not as prepared as I thought I would be when this day arrived. This will take some time getting use to it.

What is the one word that perfectly describes your day today?
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Painful