Angela's Blog: my story, my feelings

Diciembre 2011

2011-12-19T12:45:00.000-06:00

Oh my. That's all I have to say about 2011 yet again. Since my last post not a lot has happened. Nothing of any real substance anyway. I received a really nice gift, if you want to call it that, on my birthday... the annual employee Christmas lunch at my place of employment. We had a really good cook prepare the meal. It was awesome. Yep, I'm talking about it a week later. And no, I was definately not the cook!

My life as of late...

2011-11-07T10:38:00.000-06:00

I have been put through so many ups and downs this year (2011). Seems like mostly downs. The April 27th tornadoes. My dad breaking his arm & hurting his back. Finding out about our fertility issues. Being volunteered for so much that I don't need on my plate. The feeling of just being lonely and having no friends.

I guess so good things that have happened is I've found out who my true friends are. That handful of people who will take me as I am.

I've had many thoughts of jealousy this year... because of these fertility issues. It's hard to be happy for someone when they are getting what you want so much. And people keep telling me "It will happen for you"... yeah right. It ain't happened yet, sister!

My best friend has tried her best to keep me sane. She has had a rough time doing it! But we are as close as sisters now because of it. And that part I wouldn't trade for the world.

So has anyone ever been through adoption classes? OMG how hard is that stuff!

We have 11 new puppies!

2008-09-23T16:42:00.000-06:00

They are super cute and mom & babies are all doing well. These little on Friday Sept 19th and are growing like weeds!

Bo vs. tree

2008-06-16T18:23:00.000-06:00

Okay Bo decided on trimming the limbs himself, he was not shown how to "attack" it first. Now all I can say is, will someone get this dog a frisbee?!

Dog Tags

2008-06-05T18:52:00.001-06:00

Puppies & Pampas Grass

2008-06-03T14:19:00.000-06:00

I do not know what it is about this pampas grass that we have in our yard that drives our labs to "destroy" it. Bo started in on the "bush" right behind the house a couple of months ago. Now they have discovered another one. In this picture he has jumped up & torn down the plumage & is "digging" in the thing. ha ha

~ Prayer for Our Soldiers ~

2008-06-03T07:33:00.000-06:00

O Lord, to you we bring our plea,
We humbly ask on bended knee,
We pray that You would be a shield,
That around our soldiers, evils yield.
We pray that from each new day's start,
You'd bless them with a fearless heart.
We know that there's a time for war,
Lord, Bless this cause they're fighting for.
Help them bravely fight the fight,
Guide them always with Your might.
Be there Lord, when times grow lonely,
Help them feel Your Spirit only.
Lift them up and draw them near,
Kiss away each salty tear.
Hold them close 'til there's no doubt
Of what Your Love is all about.
Guard their feet on rocky trails,
Guard their minds, so they'll not fail.
We pray that not one weapon prospers,
And that no act of terror fosters,
Against our beloved soldiers here,
For Oh Sweet Lord, we hold them dear!

The Prayer of Jabez

2008-05-01T08:01:00.002-06:00

T h e P R A Y E R

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And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain." So God granted him what he requested.

I Chronicles 4:10 NKJV

The prayer is composed of four parts. First, Jabez asks God to bless him. Second, he asks God to enlarge his territory or increase his responsibility. Third, he prays that God will be with him and stay close. Lastly, Jabez asks that God keep him from harm so that he will be free from pain

Prayer of Jabez: Why is it important?
The Prayer of Jabez reveals that Jabez understands what many people do not -- there is only one God and He should be the center of our work God wants to bless every life. But, we must first make the choice to invite God into our life and ask for His blessings. Jabez wants to succeed and increase his sphere of influence for God. The specific sphere of influence is not important. What is important is that when we want to reach for goals and accomplishments that we have God on our side. Proverbs 16:3 says, "Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established." It is critical to understand and practice this in a close relationship with God. Further, it is equally important to stay close to God and rely on His continued support and guidance throughout life. Jabez clearly knows and prays specifically to the One who can protect him from evil and pain -- God. At the end of the verse it is clear that God approved of this faithful prayer by granting it. It is also important to see that Jabez was passionate in his plea to God: "He cried out to the God of Israel." God wants to hear that we need Him through passionate prayer.

Prayer of Jabez: What does it mean to you?
The Prayer of Jabez reminds us that everybody struggles with choosing to rely on himself or God. Whether you are a focused Christian or just searching to find out more about God, life is a growing process. However, it is very clear in reviewing the Prayer of Jabez, as well as the rest of the Bible, that God is faithful in caring for those who seek Him. Jabez sets a great example of how God wants everyone to come to Him through constant and passionate prayer. If you are looking to start a relationship with God or improve your existing relationship with Him, start with prayer. God answers prayers when you trust Him (1 Chronicles 5:20). Prayers to God also please Him (Proverbs 15:8). We can all learn from Jabez and faithfully pray to God always in everything that we do.

http://www.allaboutprayer.org/prayer-of-jabez.htm

Follow Me by Ira Stanphill

2008-05-01T08:01:00.001-06:00

I traveled down a lonely road and no one seemed to care,
the burden on my weary back had bowed me to despair,
I oft complained to Jesus how folks were treating me,
and then I heard Him say, so tenderly,
"My feet were also weary, upon the Calv’ry Road,
the cross became so heavy, I fell beneath the load,
be fatithful weary pilgrim the morning I can see,
just lift your cross and follow close to me."

"I work so hard for Jesus" I often boast and say,
"I’ve sacrificied a lot of things to walk the narrow way,
I gave up fame and fortune; I’m worth a lot to Thee,"
and then I hear Him gently say to me,
"I left the throne of glory and counted it but loss,
my hands nailed in anger upon a cruel cross,
but now we’ll make the journey with your hand safe in mine
so lift your cross and follow close to me."

Oh Jesus if I die upon a foreign field some day,
’T would be no more than love demands no less could I repay,
"No greater love hath mortal man than for a friend to die,"
these are the words He gently spoke to me,
"If just a cup of water I place within your hand,
then just a cup of water is all that I demand,
but if by death to living they can thy glory see,"
I’ll take my cross and follow close to Thee."

Welcome

2008-05-01T07:46:00.000-06:00

From my little corner in northeast Alabama, I am writing to you. I am a 27 year-old, happily married gal. We do not have any children yet, but we do have to labradors and tuxedo cat. The neighbor cats like to hang out at our house too and just lay out in the yard.

Thanks for stopping by.