Every Cloud has a Silver Lining... Perseverance

So today I am continuing on this topic the silver lining.  A very new friend Rose graduated today, from Miami with a master's degree in social work or family living or what ever it is called these days. In her honor there was a party at Tutu and Ayo's house. We sang a praise song from Africa for her. While there I made some new friends. In talking with these new friends I met someone who was from Liberty and knew a teacher friend Barb Cox. It is a small world.
"Make new friends and keep the old. One is silver and the other gold." That is the words of an old song from Girl Scouts.  I am thinking that I may not be able to keep one of my oldest friends dear to my heart. There is too much emotional conflict. I long to keep that friend but struggle with things.Because of the struggles I long to be in Heaven and then I wouldn't have to struggle with anything- work or taxes or anything.
So what is the silver lining?  Do not throw away your confidence you will be richly rewarded. You  need to persevere. In struggle with friendships, work, and life. Persevere.

On-line dating

Well first of all I just want to say, I live in a college town. I love Oxford, but there are some disadvantages. The first one is that  many (like 15,000) of the people who live here  are between 18 and 21. That being said, it is hard to find someone who is your age and has your experiences to date. I really didn't know who  to meet and how to find someone to meet. My last date was with John, and we all know how that turned out! so I joined a dating site. My initial reaction was why do all these foreign guys keep trying to meet me? Do I look foreign? then my next excitement was someone sending me flowers. Only the flowers never came because the credit card was denied. And then someone wanted me to send them a cell phone.My word on-line dating is weird. I was terribly excited last Sunday, a man asked me out for brunch, only one problem it would take me two days to get there! Ok!!
Yesterday, I finally went on my first date it was not amazing and it was not with someone with whom I felt an instant connection. It was with a nice man and I liked having adult conversation. FY I some men like watching the Bachelor and Bachelorette!
So there you have it. Me stepping into the 2012 dating scene.

Love or leave?

  Today is now a rainy cold day, and I am watching my third t.v. show. The first one was Smallville, the second was A Ring of Bright Water, and the third is Old Yeller.
All three have the same theme.
In Smallville Lana got superpowers and so she and Clark work together as the newest and strongest Super couple. At first you think this is great and the two will live happily ever after. But Lana becomes infected by Kryptonite and can never be near Clark again so the two become Star Crossed lovers.  That of course leaves Clark free for Lois Lane, but Clark doesn't know that yet.
In the second one a divorced writer adopts a wild otter and calls him Mitch and the two become friends. They move to Scotland and live there and I won't tell you the ending.
And well everyone knows the story of Old Yeller, so I won't tell about that one at all. But the theme in all these shows was the same, It is better to have loved and lost then never to have loved at all.

A Lot of Fun

Good morning Morning! What a fine time today! I was so sleepy last night and now I feel bright and chipper. At least that was what I told myself over a headache this morning. I went to Curves and exercised and had a lot of fun. There were not a lot of other women there, but three of us loved the jazzy, fun music. Achey Breaky Heart, Celebrate, and Locomotion were some of the tunes we danced and exercised,  too. I also made two new friends, Pam  and Rachel. Pam knew Joe's mother. She was married to Michelle's uncle or Nancy's sister or someone. I am not sure of the family connection. I have trouble keeping my own family tree straight. Anyway, here I am on line chatting about nothing. But I made a dent in one of the resolutions----two new friends.

What is it?

This evening I have been sitting at the computer rereading old e-mails and blogs from friends and children. What is it about the written word that has such a powerful connection?
Why does one reread something or see a picture from the past and think,  "Gosh I really love____."  "Wow, look how young we were!" " What a darling baby ___ was! So cute and sweet and cuddly!"  IDK
I just know that the word is mighty powerful.
Speaking of powerful words, I think of the scripture that is in the Bible and remember that it is sharper than a two edged sword. I remember that God's word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I remember the scripture  that says: "Thy word I have hid in my heart that I might not sin against God." All good all true and all so powerful.

Exercise

Do you like to exercise? I hate it. I would rather lay in bed and read a good book or sleep. I would rather play a game of cards or even do dishes. In order to exercise I have to plan ahead and get out there and do it. And do it first thing. If I don't, it doesn't get done.
When did start hating it?   I think it was when I took ballet and the teacher spanked me for doing a deep knee bend the wrong way. Or maybe it was when I couldn't stand up and dive off the side of the pool, it was too far from the water. Anyway since then I have preferred to be a spectator.
Today though I went to Curves and then later in the day walked to the end of my street.
Woooooo go girl.

Tutoring Such a Blessing

The more I teach, the more I realize how blessed I really am. In working with a family today, I learned a bit about the mother's home life as a child and teen.  Now see why she chooses to have all four of her boys from 9 to 15 home schooled. As usual people tell me things.  I am again so glad to be blessed in a good education, good job and wonderful family. Thank you God for all your blessings.

I am blessed to have a sturdy home I own where the walls aren't crumbling and there is enough room for everyone.

I am blessed to have a sister and brother-in-law who take charge and know The one true God.

And I have great children who are responsible and took charge of their lives from a young age!