Where or where can he be???

So, I'm sitting here, wondering, pondering, thinking, day dreaming, curious as to what are the next events in my life. This past months has brought many changes into my life. Throughout these events, the Lord has put many special people in my path who have been guiding lights, guardian angels, motivational speakers and loyal friends. I was only missing my ONE TRUE LOVE......then, today, someone sent him my way.

Wow! He's even got his wings already!!!!!!!

ALL IN HIS HANDS

The following is a response to the many friends I currently have hurting with the mess in their lives. (P.S. They ALL love to sing......Hence the beginning of my dedication.)

Pretend you are going to stand up on stage and sing in front of millions of people. As you await the moment to walk up, your hands are sweating when you get a grip of the microphone. Your knees start to tremble when walking up the stairs and your body gets a nervous (red rash) reaction. Your eyes are unable to concentrate on just one thing and you begin to tremble thinking that you might make a fool of yourself. The music begins, the tone starts setting up the mood. And finaly, your voice starts singing the tune to a song that carries you into another world. What seemed to be fear at first, has been let go of, and there is a trust in your heart that compelles you to sing as loud as our ears can hear. There is a feeling of accomplishment when you have ended your performance and a sense of relief that you did it in the first place.
What all this mumbo jumbo means, is that life's circumstance are the same way. We encounter decisions, issues, feelings and distractions. We begin to fear that we may make THE WRONG decisions and therefore take too much pondering on the 'What ifs'.

Well, simply begin God to take whatever feelings that seem to be an obstacle in our lives, IS NOT ENOUGH. He is not going to make the decisions for us. The Lord is capable of everything, but what he does not do, is make the decisions for us. So, you & I must decide what action to take. We must decide when and when not to follow our instincts, our feelings, our wants. And whatever you decide, you must release the fear, the confusion, the impatience, the restlessness, the guiltiness, the wariness UNTO HIM. THAT IS WHAT HE HAS ASKED US TO DO. THAT, MY FRIEND, WILL BE THE BEST WAY HE CAN SPEAK TO YOU AND ADVICE YOU AND GIVE YOU THE SENSE OF CALMNESS IN YOUR HEART, BODY AND SOUL.


My Prayer for you: May you be able to see & feel the Lord's love in everything you do. He is there, walking along side of you. Simply waiting for you to grab hold of his hand. He has put friends in your life to hand you the tissues when things ma seem unbearable. But he still waits for you to lay your head on his shoulder so as to comfort you. With trust, he will broaden up the picture for you, as you have done for me plenty of times before.

The 'silly' things they say

Kids say the cutest things. Beginning with the main one in my life. Branden, has always been entertaining. He is a silly, silly boy and comes out with the funniest things to say.

The other day I was talking to him on the phone as I was having dinner with a friend. My son asked me “Who are you with?” I said “A friend.” “Are you sure it’s just a friend? Are you sure it’s not your BF?”
Wait a minute, BF? I am not that old I still remember when we use to say BF in school. What does my 10 yr old know about BFS? Anyway, I asked “BF? What’s a BF?” He says, “Boyfriend. You’re with your boyfriend aren’t you?” I couldn’t help but smile from ear to ear and tried hard not to laugh. “Of course not baby. Mommy doesn’t have a boyfriend & will not have one for a very long time. Why would you say I was with my boyfriend?” He responded: “I want you to have a boyfriend. Well, not really. I don’t want you to have a boyfriend But then I feel bad because I don’t. So, I guess I do. I don’t know.”

Yesterday he asked me why do I always say bootie and not BUTT (when I say to him “I’m going to kick your booty!!!”) “Hello, you’re my baby. You still have a booty. Now, your dad, he has A BUUUTTTT.” “MA!!!! I’m not a baby!!!! I'm 10 years old already!” I said to him for the millionth time “You are still my baby & will always & forever be my baby. You will grow up, get married, have your own babies & yet, STILL BE MY BABY…” He brings a smile to my face by responding: “Yes, mom, I know I’ll always be your baby. But everyone else doesn’t have to know.”

My baby is SOOOOO cute! Isn’t my baby Soooo cute?
Yep, that’s my baby, sooooo cute!

Life isn't always beautiful

I stayed late at work today, again. Just as I was about to leave, this song came out which caught my attention. ?????who sings it??????what's it call????????
Anyway, this particular verse hit me like a brick....."Life isn’t always beautiful, but the ride is."



Today, I woke up late again. I was moody and tired of the same routine. I had to walk to the ‘pinchi’ bus stop which is a mile away; in the dark at 5:45 am, with cold air on my ears; to sit next to a stinky, asks more questions than he should just to try to get into my pants, fat man. But……..Then again:
Today, I was blessed with another day, smiled as I smelled my coffee and laughed as I played with the dog. I was able to get my exercise in as I enjoyed the walk through a quite & peaceful neighborhood. I then was able to compare observations with the interesting man sitting next to me, who brightened up my day with his many compliments. I was extremely relieved when I arrived to my destination on time.

As soon as I arrived at work, my supervisor puts hundreds of more files on top of the ‘already’ behind files. The phones are ringing as if just waiting for me to imprint my ass cheeks on the chair. The coffee at work was cold and blah (boring). My coworkers walked in sharing their stories from last night and basically spend all day asking me for help translating every single call that came through. By the time lunch came, I had an enormous headache, was so hungry but had to wait for some of the employees to get out of the kitchen because we did not all fit. But…….Then again:
As I arrived at my awesome, bill paying, have my money for sure job my supervisor acknowledges my good efforts & many accomplishments and shows her trust in me by assigning me new duties. I was happy to know that my hearing was still ok when the music of the ring tones began to play. I made a delicious & fresh pot of coffee and enjoyed it while I laughed with my coworkers. I was so proud of myself today, as I assisted them with my bilingual abilities. Lunch came so soon, I had almost forgotten to pray for those who go without.

POINT IS::::::::::> Life isn’t always beautiful…..is the way you look at things that brings us happiness.

Please advice

I recently send out the following email to a few friends in hopes to cheer them up & use it as a reminder that they are special in my life. "LIFE IS SHORT"
"They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them." Well, I guess it was too soon for me to send to a friend who is currently going through a seperation with his wife. He replied:"Lori, not to sound like a prick, but this made me really sad." I was :(

Now, what are the correct words to say? I ????????? But I replied the following:
"I am truly sorry to hear that my friend. It's sole purpose was to make you feel better not anything else. It was meant to remind you that you are special. And even though we do not know each other that well, your precence makes an impact. Please, as a friend, try a bit harder to let go of resentment and the pain you are holding so much to. As a faithful servant of God you should believe it all to be better once you leave it in his hands. He will look out for you & knows what is best for you. When the time comes, you will both be in the place you are supposse to be at; wether it is together or not. There are many things in our lifes that create sadness and heartache, but why should we stop our lifes over someone else's decisions or actions? I stronlgy belive all are this experiences of broken hearts are only to make you-YOU. They are to mold you into that person you where meant to be; so as to be prepared for that special person made for you, even if it is your current wife at the end of things.
I am sorry, again friend, I will have you in my prayers."

Please advice to your opinion my fellow bloggers.........