Working round the clock!

So you wonder what I have been up too, huh? Bunches of stuff going on with me and my family. At the moment, just trying to keep our heads above water. We are busy,busy in the middle of doing some renovations in our house, and seems like every spare moment is taken up with that. Some of the things we are doing is we have ripped up the old carpet in the living room so wonderful hubby can install wood flooring. He installed all wood flooring on the main level of the house 18 months or so ago and we left the LR until later, it is now later.

We ripped off old wallpaper in the dining room (which I liked but hubby didn't,

but we were ready for a crisp new look) and repainted the room (country white) as well as the LR (butter cookie). In order to do all this, we have had to rent a storage unit and move furniture into it so that we could move around. My LR and DR has a open concept so we had to remove almost everything for all the supplies and tools. So we truck back and forth to the unit to get what we need until it is complete. Hubby is also framing in my LR windows to give the room a more custom feel. Over the last several years we have redone almost all the house, and that is THE one thing we have done in every room. It is such a small and inexpensive thing but makes such a big difference. Once all rooms are completely finished we will be ripping out all the carpet on our second floor. Whoopee!!!! So I am in the mist of looking at carpet samples. It's gotta be something that doesn't show dirt, and can handle high traffic. Especially the steps. Thinking maybe a berber. Any tips?

On top of all this, my sons have been looking for jobs. One down and one to go....my daughter took ill and was out of commission for over a week, running extremely high fevers. Three night in a row at the ER. Doctors thought she had mono but all the test came back negative, but she was exposed to it and it was kicking her little butt. I am so glad she is feeling much better and is back in school. My aunt passed away unexpectedly and it was a total shock...so I had to make a quick trip to Kentucky for her burial. Needless to say, there have been many days that I felt like I was on "auto pilot". Doing all this on top of trying to work full time, the only time I missed work  was for my aunt funeral. Whew!

My step son is getting married this weekend, so have had to shop for "something to wear". I picked out a little sleeveless navy with small white polka dots (so Julie Roberts) and the cutest shoes.  Still haven't packed, but looking forward to the trip.It will be nice to visit with hubby's siblings and his kids. It also happens to be my first anniversary so hubby and I are going to take a few days afterwards and get some R&R. Believe me we both could use it. It has been a highly stressful time for us. with everything that has been going on.

We will be in the Gatlinburg this weekend, and I can't imagine a more perfect place than the mountains to celebrate Easter and our anniversary. Once we get back, we will have to gear up for my daughters graduation and a party for her. It is hard to believe that my baby is graduating from high school in just a few short weeks. Where does the time go?

Ok...I wasn't going to write a book...just a update. Hope all is well with you and your families and your enjoying this Easter season.
Hugs

Where has the time gone (NO pictures this time)

Seems like I was just here, and it has been weeks since I posted anything.  Yiiikkkkkeeesss!  We'll I will try to make a quick update. How's that?   Life is life and I am living it day to day, and trying to just do what is humanly possible.  How's that?  No, really, everyday for the last several months has brought on many new struggles and changes for me and I am just trying to adapt to everything.  In the last several months, as most of you know, my kids lost jobs and we have been praying.  God answered our prayers this morning with a job for my #2 son (only in birth order, :) ) he will be starting a job in a couple of weeks and my #1 son (birth order, remember?) has a interview tomorrow and a possible lead for another job.  So we are praising God today.

Michael and I had a nice day out on Saturday, we drove up to Washington Pa to visit with his sister and had a nice lunch out with her and her hubby and scooted into a antique shop.  It was just a beautiful day to be out.  The weather was so nice and such a change from the cold temperatures we have been having.  Yesterday was spent with the boys at the house, helping Michael with some projects.  Oh joy!  We asked them to come over and help out and we would pay them.  They have been doing some odd jobs here and their for family members to pick up some spending cash until the unemployment kicks in.  It was nice to spend some time with them.  My daughter darted in for a few minutes and then she was gone again, but I always enjoying seeing her if only for a few minutes.

Today the weather has been great.  A perfect spring day.  As much as I dislike the time change, I do like the longer daylight hours. So thankful for that. I am really ready for the weather to get warmer and stay that way, although the forecast calls for cold temps again later this week. UGH!

Michael's son is getting married in a couple of weeks in Knoxville so I am hoping when we go down for the wedding it will be nice.  Looking forward to that little time away.  That also happens to be "our" first anniversary.  Woo Hoo!

Well, I just wanted to say hi. Hope you all have a blessed week.

Hugs,!

It's been almost a month

since I have written  on here, but my life has been so busy and I just really needed the time away. Scheduling conflicts and real life family issues have taken the most of my time.  During the week I don't have any computer time on Monday and Tuesdays  evenings anymore.  Except on rare occasion. So unless I were to post early in the AM (5:00) or so I can't post.  Maybe if I wrote post on Sunday and scheduled them...but I like being able to spend my Sunday's doing family/couple things.  (Although I think I might figure something out for those days). I truly do hate being away so long, I would love to devote more time to sharing more, but I feel overwhelmed so much of time because I don't have it in me to share at the end of the day.  Is this making sense?  Can anyone out there relate?  Also, it seems like the longer your away the harder it is to get back in the grove.

I don't want to go into the family issues here, but let me please say thanks to you all who have prayed for me and my family.  It means so much to know that we are being lifted up in prayer.  Continued prayers are  needed.

Now on to other things that is going on in my life.  Work is crazy, alot of changes going on there, seems like it NEVER ends.  From my job demands too where I sit on a day to day basis. My hours changed back in October instead of going in at 4:30 AM and getting off at 2:30, I work 9-5 but with a 1.5 hour drive (one way) and at that time of the morning longer, it makes for a long day.  But overall I have finally adjusted to that schedule.  I am so thankful that it gets dark later.  Now I am not driving both ways in the dark.  :) 

I have been alone this weekend,  Michael went to Texas to pick up his new truck. So I have had a chance to work on some much needed things in my house.  I decided to spend some time rearranging my furniture and "knick knacks" on Saturday.  Oh I like it so much better.  It felt good to expend some of that bottled up creativity that was inside me.  I hadn't done that in a LOOOONNNNNNNGGGGGGG time. On a regular bases I use to move and change things around but not so much over the past several years.  It felt wonderful and made me feel more like my old self.  I had several other things that I wanted to do, but didn't get to them all.  So they will go on my "to-do" list. 

I have also spent time doing some reading.  I am reading another Beverly Lewis book. The "SummerHill Series 2".  I actually bought 1 and 2 a while back and read 1 right away.  When I was ready to read 2, it was gone.  I think it got threw out with the bags or something, because I never did find it.  So last week while out doing some shopping I picked up another copy. 

Ok, I just felt the need to explain myself a little and let you know that as things are getting some better around here, I might be around a little more.  For the nights when I don't have time for a post, you can still catch me on Facebook. Is that addicting or what?  It has actually been very good for me, I have had the opportunity to connect with friends that I haven't seen in 20+ years.  From the early years of the Navy days - until now. 

Hope you have had a wonderful blessed Sunday!

Hugs!

Cindy

I'm still around

Can't believe it's been so long since my last post, but life goes on doesn't it?

Not sure what is going on with me....but lately I don't feel like I have a whole lot or anything of any merit to write about.  I seem to have a blogging block and I just need to take a bit of break I guess. In case, I am not around for a bit you will know what is going on. My hope is that this is short lived.  I am on Facebook so feel free to look me up there.  Sometimes it is easier for me to write a sentence than a post.  Would love to add you to my friends list.  When doing your search to add me as your friend, use the email addy  cindybazzy@gmail.com

 I am dealing with some personal family issues, so if you think of it when your praying....please pray for me and my family.

Hugs!
Cindy

The Concert

I received this from a good friend this morning, and it has a powerful message. See if it speaks to you as it did me.

When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage.

To her horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out"Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy's ear,"Don't quit .. .. . keep playing."Then, leaning over , Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part.. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child,and he added a running obbligato.

Together, the old master and the young novice transformed what could have been a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience.

The audience was so mesmerized that they couldn't recall what else the great master played.Only the classic," Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."Perhaps that's the way it is with God. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy.We try our best, but the results aren't always graceful flowing music. However, with the hand of the Master, our life's work can truly be beautiful.

The next time you set out to accomplish great feats,listen carefully. You may hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, "Don't quit .. . . Keep playing."

May you feel His arms around you and know that His hands are there, helping you turn your feeble attempts into true masterpieces.
Remember, God doesn't seem to call the equipped, rather, He equips the 'called.'

Life is more accurately measured by the lives you touch than by the things you acquire. So touch someone by passing this little message along.

May God bless you and be with you always and remember ,

Don't quit . .. . Keep playing."

So glad that I have

another day at home. I really enjoy three day weekends. Just wish that it happened every week. I took the time on Saturday to just lounge around most of the day. Doing little things here and there, but nothing major. Actually I got out for a bit in the freezing frigid temperatures to go watch the cheer competition. I would love to tell you that they placed, but they didn't but they did awesome. Actually I felt they should have won, but apparently the last stunt they performed was illegal (it disqualified them). After that little adventure we headed off to the mall to check on my boys and see what was up with them. I mean, I was going through withdrawals, hadn't seen them all week. Plus I wanted to give Wes his birthday present since I didn't get to do it on Friday. That was the first time I hadn't seen him on his day. :( While I was still at the mall I hit one of my favorite stores to see what was on sale. Found myself 2 sweaters on sale and got to use my gift card. Thinking that I would have to put some money with it, I was surprised when she returned my card with approximately 15.00 still on it. Woo Hoo!

Yesterday, we finally got things back in order in the house since the holidays. You know, moving things back to their assigned spots (if there is such a thing). Basically I had to make about four furniture moves to get my computer back down to it original spot. So with all that movin and shakin going on, I was pretty tired last night. Calgon, take me away. We took the time to vacuum and dust things real good while we were in the process, and my body just isn't equipped like it was when I was younger. Can you say aches and pains. Well anyway, I had them last night. But I am NOT complaining because I am glad it is done.

Since I have today off I have several errands that I need to do. My car is having a few problems, so I am going to take it into the shop and pick up a rental for this week. I also plan to meet my friend and have "our Christmas". With our schedule we didn't get a chance to do it yet. I'm also thinking about hitting the antique shop and getting my hair cut. I need a new look. So that is a few things I want to do today. That is if I can stand the cold weather long enough.

Once I get back home I want to do some reading, I have to get caught up on a bible study as well as some reading for my own pleasure. I am so glad that we cooked a big pot of chili yesterday, because we will having leftovers tonight.

This week my goal is to find my Valentine goodies and start decorating the house a wee bit. Now where are those boxes? Do you have any decorating ideas for the holiday? Got any plans with the hubby?

As you can see I have lots going on today. How bout you?

Hugs,

A little something I threw together this morning.

Make a Smilebox scrapbook