Thank You

I have been up since 4am. Thinking and trying to figure out "life". I am blessed in so many ways that I can't even begin to to share all of them. I am sitting here at the kitchen table looking at a gorgeous sunrise; it is kind of misty outside and the cows are grazing close by the house. In some ways it is so hard to be in this part of my life. I think to myself "Lord could you make me a little bitty child again".....I wait to hear an answer; none comes so I guess he is not going to allow this physically. Mentally sure; I can go and sit with him anytime I want. Does he realize I'm scared, even at times lonely. Does he know that I have to pay double on some of our bills. He knows these things; he just wants me to rest in him and to enjoy what I have and where I am at. But for me that is impossible. I think to myself someone needs to bring in more, I still need groceries and gas and who knows what all. And the Bank; well we lost quite a bit because they place holds on all of our deposits. Does God know this? Does he realize that "I" need to take care of it? He absolutely does. And I know we'll survive we always do. But it is in the waiting to survive that is the hard part. I have the ability to work; thank you Lord. I have job interviews coming up; why I may even have an evening job for awhile. Yes he knows. I am not writing this to ask for money; however if anyone feels the need to share I'll gladly take the help. I'm sharing this because I am so very blessed to have these things happening in my life. Allot of people don't appreciate having problems. Why they would even think that I have lost my mind in this thought pattern. But for me; here and now; I can choose to embrace what is happening; and grow from it; or I can whine and complain about how things are so "hard". I choose the first; I will embrace these times; I will learn and grow from them. But most of all; when I see a Soldier; young or old I will thank him for allowing me to have the ability and the right to have these problems. Because if it were not for those who fight for us to be free; I might not have "bills" to worry about, or a car to drive; why going to a Doctor might not even be possible. And looking for a job; why I could be in a place where no one cared and I had no rights to complain about. Why I might not even have the right to have fresh air or water to drink. No I don't have even half the answers to my problems. But I thank those men and women each and every chance I get; for allowing me to have "problems" and the resources, that will help them go away. So this weekend tell a Soldier thank you. Thank you for putting your life on hold so that I can have a life. This was a few years back, but I was visiting my Mom; and we had gone to breakfast at IHOP . There was a table full of soldiers; men and women. They were discussing their deployment and what their families would be doing for the up coming Holidays. Most had kids and would not be able to see them for at least 6mos. or more. One was newly engaged and she was laughing about her up and coming wedding. And yet others were missing their "parents" and wishing they were there. I do believe this kid was on his first "rodeo"; because the others kept telling him, "you'll be so busy you won't have time to miss anyone", to which he replied; "I just hope it goes by fast". I got up went over to the waitress and told her that I wanted to pay the bill for them. What was so amazing was that an elderly couple followed me and asked if I would let them share in paying the bill. I did. We went to go sit back down and finish eating; you see we asked the waitress not to tell them who paid the bill. When the soldiers got up to leave; a young man asked if I could come outside for a minute; he did the same with the elderly couple. What waited outside for me and the couple was a group of fine young men and women in uniform wanting to take a picture with us to remember this time. We also got lots and lots of hugs. I gave my address to one of the young men who had asked for it. Time went on and I had forgotten about the "breakfast". Until I received a picture in the mail with a thank you for caring note. Now let me just say that these Soldiers are always in need of a hug or 3. Maybe a cup of coffee; or just asking them how are YOU? Not all will appreciate your gesture; but I promise you most will. Don't forget to also thank their families. I do; because that Mom or Dad who is at home by themselves would also like to know you care. Thanks for allowing me to ramble....I now need to get going I have job interviews today. Give someone a hug or a kind word; especially if they are Serving our country in some shape form or fashion. Not only soldiers but also our Police and Fireman and the many others who are there day in and day out to make sure we are OK. Talk to you later.

Hugs,

Me

PS Sticky had a baby

Karen Martin

"Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got wher