January 10, 2010

Here I am, writing my first post on my new blog...hopefully I won't have any problems getting back into this blog now that I've created it! It was suggested to me, a few times, that I create my own blog because I'm one of those peeps that when they change their fb status each day I end up having to "delete" and rearrange words because I have too much to say! Thanks to those of you that suggested it, now I sincerely hope that my inability to use technology will not interfere with my using this blog.  I have been journaling for years, starting with keeping a diary in the 2nd grade, continued into my early married life, kept journals for my girls when they were little, and have kept a prayer/spiritual journal for 22 years that I've been a Christian.  On this day as I begin this blog, I am sitting in my home here in Cabot, Arkansas looking at the gorgeous snow covered lawn that God created overnight.  We have about 4-6" this morning.  Indeed that is a rare occurence here and the TV news proves it as it is declaring that the National Guard is having to call out folks to the Interstates because vehicles are stranded in a nonmoveable state for a couple of hours now. Today, I am thankful that my family is safe in our home. My hubby will not have to get out until noon to report to work-not sure the roads will be much better then given that AR does not have proper equipment to deal with these conditions.  However, I have great confidence in my hubby-he lived in northern Indiana for the first 2 years of his AF career and in Germany for 4 years where he received MUCH experience driving in hazardous conditions.  He will be taking Rebecca out in the neighborhood today teaching her how to navigate these hazardous road conditions.  He had her drive her car, with him as a passenger, to worship service last evening and she was very nervous/anxious/upset about it.  It's no fun to be a young driver and face hazardous roads-but it is an experience we all must face as drivers at some time.  Today-we may play Apples to Apples before John heads to work. Started watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy last night-have 2 to go! Of course I'm sure that the Wii will be on tap at some point as well.  I was supposed to begin subbing for HIPPY today at group meeting-but of course I won't be doing that now. Perhaps I will begin tomorrow with home visits to families.  Only going to be working Monday/Tuesday for a few weeks to help out another home visitor that has a very sick toddler she needs to be home with.  Guess I'll close this first post in my new blog and get b'fast as well as have my alone time with God today.  Keep safe if your on the roads in hazardous conditions today. Blessings to all!