the thread...

I have realized that there is a thread that is weaving it's way through my life these days.  Some days it seems vague and ambiguous, some days it seems to smack me in the face.  Fortunately, I have been able to identify, at least for the most part, the theme of this thread.  I think the individual strands will continue to untwist and unravel as the days unfold.

What I have been feeling, understanding, learning...it is not something new to me...it is just something that I have come to know as a part of my life that I often let fall by the wayside, leave to chance, assume will take care of itself in the everyday, nitty gritty of walking through life.  And it is not something earth-shattering, so please do not be disappointed!  It is merely the way we treat each other as friends, as human beings, as loved ones, as children of the Most High King.

Maybe this thread, this realization, this theme has become more prominent in my thoughts and feelings because I have gone through a time when I felt like I was carelessly set aside by someone I thought cared about me a great deal.  I do not know.  Honestly, it was out of this time of reflection that I was able to realize that I, more than anyone else, am guilty of assuming those in my life are there for me, understand how I feel about them, will always "be there", will not mind if I trample on them a bit, can take a few hits for me, will sacrifice unknowingly (or knowingly) for me...

I am selfish.

And I do not want to be.

I desire to humble myself and love as Christ loves me.  To see people, to see my friends, to see those in my neighborhood, to see my family...as Jesus sees them.  And, with that, to forgive as I am called to forgive.  To be forgiven by others as I am forgiven by God.  To allow myself to not only give grace, but to experience grace.

Like I said, the strands continue to unravel.  I do not know what I will find, but I will continue to keep pulling at that thread...

wanna help me make this look pretty?

I need some help in making my website look nice.  I just don't have the creative what what to do it.  You know what I mean?  I can look at someone else's blog or webpage and go, "Oh yeah, that's totally something I could do."  But, really?  I couldn't.  Because I didn't.  

So, if you have a few minutes and want to help me out, I will gladly take FREE help.  And by free, I mean "I will buy you a nice cup of coffee or possibly even treat you to a nice sushi dinner" if you are willing to lend your artistic eye or expertise.  I'm really that nice of a person.  Really.  

Send me an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions.

Lazy afternoon

After having a very eventful morning, we seemed to have lost our
steam...

Sunday Morning

The dogs and I are just chillin' at the house this morning.  I have some people coming to look at my bedroom set in about 20 minutes...they are interested in buying it, so I had to clean out all of my stuff.  Basically, I will be sleeping on my mattress on the floor for the next 47 days (I think that's the countdown...I should get an accurate timeframe).  I had to put all of my dresser clothes in my suitcase.  It's fun times here.  :O)

I also don't have a coffee table now, so I'm balancing my computer and coffee mug...but, I like the cash in hand.  It will help with all the moving expenses I am getting ready to incur!  I can't WAIT to get to my new house.  SO excited the dogs will have a big back yard to run around in.  This little one needs all the exercise and energy expenditure she can get...

Well, that's all for us right now.  I need to make sure everything's ready for when these people get here.  I am probably going to help transport the furniture to their house, which is an hour away.  Then, I have to run to Towson to pick up my tea and then get a 3 mile run in before more fun festivities this afternoon.  This weekend has been GREAT.  Lots of good time with friends and family...I definitely needed it.