Max Lucado said this:
"Deprive your body of necessary fluid, and your body will tell you. Deprive your soul of spiritual water, and your soul will tell you. Dehydrated hearts send desperate messages. Snarling tempers. Waves of worry. Growling mastodons of guilt and fear. You think God wants you to live with these? Hopelessness. Sleeplessness. Loneliness. Resentment. Irritability. Insecurity. These are warnings. Symptoms of a dryness deep within. Treat your soul as you treat your thirst. Take a gulp. Imbibe moisture. Flood your heart with a good swallow of water. Where do you find water for the soul? "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink."
I had a weekend filled with spiritual water. First, a day retreat on Saturday for all of us Stephen Ministers. It was an awesome day and always great to be refreshed and renewed! Second, Sat night was the first team meeting for a new group of couples beginning Teams of Our Lady. Danny and I are the Pilot Couple--which simply means we nourish the team and get them on the road to an awesome journey---as married couples. Third, we had our own TOOL meeting Sunday night with our wonderful team. We had our re commitment ceremony--we're starting our seventh year! The champagne was yummy and the couples on our team are all phenomenal!
The only low part of the weekend is that our little man had fevers and is sick with another ear infection and a cough! I kept him home yesterday from school to rest another day, but he is there today. He has had no fever since late Sunday night.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
TGIF
Let's RODEO San Antonio! The annual Cowboy Breakfast was this morning to kick off the 2008 Stockshow and Rodeo. We're going to take Paul this year as we think he will enjoy it.
Wednesday night took 4 of us out for GNO. We visited Johnny Carino's for some nice grub and red wine. Good meal and good conversation. It was a cold and dreary night outside though...thank goodness the wine warmed me up! Thursday was another day to run errands and I completed a profile assessment for the position at SWBC I am tyring to obtain. Then I took Tina and little Makayla to visit Bless Your Heart. Jewels, Shoes and Purses..OH MY! Miss M had fun trying on all the jewelry, shoes and diamond tiara's...love this girl! One would think she belongs to me?! I wanted to buy a couple of gifts. Scored an awesome necklace for my friend Rhonda. Her 34th birthday is today and I already tracked over to her house today to deliver her card and gift. She liked the necklace...I may borrow it sometime! :-)
I picked Paul up from school a little later than usual--but he was having fun and they said he had a good day! He and I played with some trains and watched a movie. He is too funny with his words and antics. Again I ask..does he come by this naturally? -- from Danny right?!! Bath and bed by 7:30. Then I watched some TV and was asleep on the couch around 9:30 when Danny got home from CFP class. I woke up at 11:30 and Danny was studying at the kitchen table and I went to the bed.
Had lunch with my friend Donna today. We worked together at Frost a long time ago--she works for Wells Fargo now and is pregnant and due in July. She finds out in 2 weeks the gender..I predict boy! We ate at Red Robin and she treated! She said when I have a job I can pay. :-)
I am off to the grocery store and then will pick up my little man. The cedar is killin he and I this week! UGH! Danny said he'll be home around 5. This is a good night for us all to stay in and snuggle up. Paul loves to snuggle with his parents..."so sweet"---as the lad often says.
Please keep my dentist and brother in Christ, David, in your prayers. He had shoulder surgery this morning. Pray for healing and not too much pain! I plan to call him on Sunday to check in.
Today is also my niece Lauren's bday. She is 7!!! I talked with her a while ago and she was finishing up opening her gifts...sounds like an American Girl soiree! They were supposed to be in CA for her birthday, but Alleson has been sick this week. So she is at home with her folks and said they were going to the rodeo there in Denver this afternoon. Cowgirl Up little lasso!
Peace Out Peeps!
Wednesday night took 4 of us out for GNO. We visited Johnny Carino's for some nice grub and red wine. Good meal and good conversation. It was a cold and dreary night outside though...thank goodness the wine warmed me up! Thursday was another day to run errands and I completed a profile assessment for the position at SWBC I am tyring to obtain. Then I took Tina and little Makayla to visit Bless Your Heart. Jewels, Shoes and Purses..OH MY! Miss M had fun trying on all the jewelry, shoes and diamond tiara's...love this girl! One would think she belongs to me?! I wanted to buy a couple of gifts. Scored an awesome necklace for my friend Rhonda. Her 34th birthday is today and I already tracked over to her house today to deliver her card and gift. She liked the necklace...I may borrow it sometime! :-)
I picked Paul up from school a little later than usual--but he was having fun and they said he had a good day! He and I played with some trains and watched a movie. He is too funny with his words and antics. Again I ask..does he come by this naturally? -- from Danny right?!! Bath and bed by 7:30. Then I watched some TV and was asleep on the couch around 9:30 when Danny got home from CFP class. I woke up at 11:30 and Danny was studying at the kitchen table and I went to the bed.
Had lunch with my friend Donna today. We worked together at Frost a long time ago--she works for Wells Fargo now and is pregnant and due in July. She finds out in 2 weeks the gender..I predict boy! We ate at Red Robin and she treated! She said when I have a job I can pay. :-)
I am off to the grocery store and then will pick up my little man. The cedar is killin he and I this week! UGH! Danny said he'll be home around 5. This is a good night for us all to stay in and snuggle up. Paul loves to snuggle with his parents..."so sweet"---as the lad often says.
Please keep my dentist and brother in Christ, David, in your prayers. He had shoulder surgery this morning. Pray for healing and not too much pain! I plan to call him on Sunday to check in.
Today is also my niece Lauren's bday. She is 7!!! I talked with her a while ago and she was finishing up opening her gifts...sounds like an American Girl soiree! They were supposed to be in CA for her birthday, but Alleson has been sick this week. So she is at home with her folks and said they were going to the rodeo there in Denver this afternoon. Cowgirl Up little lasso!
Peace Out Peeps!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Ths Week's Motto
If it goes well..this could be my new LIFE MOTTO...
Been so busy praising my Jesus, I ain't got time to die.....!!!!!
What is God’s task for you? Do not let the devil distract you from that into all kinds of empty pursuits and pleasures. His will, his service, the spreading of the good news are at the heart of all who follow Jesus in faith and joy. As believers we are part of that work.
The message to us today is: set aside the time, find a place, take the time to be in a close personal relationship with your God. AMEN
Been so busy praising my Jesus, I ain't got time to die.....!!!!!
What is God’s task for you? Do not let the devil distract you from that into all kinds of empty pursuits and pleasures. His will, his service, the spreading of the good news are at the heart of all who follow Jesus in faith and joy. As believers we are part of that work.
The message to us today is: set aside the time, find a place, take the time to be in a close personal relationship with your God. AMEN
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Weekend Roundup
Friday was a cold and rainy day! We're finally getting cooler temps here in South Texas. Paul had school and it was a tough road getting there. He began to cry when I put him in the car and even more of a whimper when we turned right out of our subdivision. He has figured out where we are going.... More tears and fighting me taking him out of his carseat in the school's parking lot. Clinging to me and crying every step of the way into the building and down the hall and into his classroom. Still crying (and I am about to as well) as I made my way to the door and out the door of his classroom---my tears began to flow and the lips quivered. I stopped by the director's office and stood in her doorway--sobbing and sniffling. Do you have a mental picture yet?! She comforted me and within 4-5 min I was good and ready to head home and get ready for a funeral.
Our good friend Diane's Grandmother passed and the funeral mass was at 10am. A very nice mass with meaningful readings and songs. Diane gave the eulogy and it was quite good and very touching. Good going girl! Then Danny and I ate lunch together at Salt Grass--yummy and good company!! :-)
Paul was shoveling pound cake into his mouth when I picked him up from school. We played blocks and trains and did some sticker therapy until Daddy got home. We had lasagna and then once Paul was in bed, we watched Spider Man 3. The first half was so so---then it got better! IS there going to be a Spider Man 4???
Saturday was chores and hanging with Paul. Jennifer came over to be with Paul and we went up to church to attend the parish's first wine tasting event. As JM said, "I love being Catholic!" Shoot---how many other denominations have wine tastings?! Awesome evening with good wine, food, music, laughs and great fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ. KUDOS to all those who made the night possible! We left at 9 b/c we had people coming over at 9:30 to play poker. I should have known the usual suspects would be late....finally at 10:30--they all showed up. We served up the chips--$5 ante and away we went. 7/27......low Chicago...5 card draw....3's wild of course....no peek...follow the queen, 7 card stud...3's and 9's wild...FUN FUN FUN! We quit at 1am..I won $1.10...but it was fun and we had some laughs. Danny was a little feisty..even Diane called him on it! And Diane AND Barney called Mike on having his phone between his legs on the chair and texting someone..enough dude--pay attention already! :-)
Will write about Sunday tomorrow--need to give Paul a bath and get him into bed!
Monday morning and Paul is at school and Danny went into his office to work on some financial plans. I am going to be busy doing things around here and am going to watch a movie shortly.
So, Sunday was a nice day! We lounged around in the AM and then I got ready to attend a music ministry concert at our church at 2:30. Holy Trinity is celebrating 20 years as a parish and each month a ministry puts an event. January was the month for our music ministers. Those who sing and play during masses, go to the charities to sing and those folks who have participated in music for ACTS retreats. Even the children sang some songs....way cute and a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. My ACTS sister and friend Erin said a solo..AVE MARIA...she was awesome and I was so proud of her! Any my other ACTS sister Katie has an incredible voice. I had no idea the gal could sing! Her hubby sings and plays the piano, but who knew it was a couple thing?! At three o clock we sang/prayed The Divine Mercy Chaplet. A very special time of day for us Catholics. Our own Dan Duet is a recording artist and has a top 10 song right now..Traces of Jesus..which he sang for us. I recommend his new CD! You will be inspired!After the concert--of course...food!! I went to socialize and eat some food! The afternoon was joyful and made me even more ready for the week ahead. A HUGE thank you to my sweet ACTS sister and good friend Meliza for organizing the event! And she has an incredible voice herself. She sang one song a little lower than her usual soprano pitch and I thought, "hmmmm, who knew she could be an alto too!" :-)
I love this song and need to tell Dan that I listen to it all the time on my computer.
CHANGE THE WORLD
Written at the request of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, for the 2001 Archbishop's Annual Appeal. This song was set to debut live at a fundraising dinner that was scheduled to be held on September 11, 2001. The dinner was obviously cancelled. To date (FEB 2007), this song has never been performed in public. Change the World words and music by Dan Dúet© 2001
Take a look around you, tell me what do you see?
A world that is crying, a world in need.
We can’t turn our heads, pretend to look away
For we are chosen, to see, to reach out, to touch,
We are chosen, we are chosen to understand
I have come as a beggar,
I have come on my knees
You can make a difference
you can help me change the world
I have come on my knees
Look into the faces, tell me what do you see?
It’s the same hopes, the same dreams that live in you and me.
You see we’re not so different, it just seems that way
But we are chosen to see, to reach out, to touch,
We are chosen, we are chosen to understand
I have come as a beggar,
I have come on my knees
You can make a difference you can help me change the world
I have come on my knees
Sometimes I know, it’s hard, to reach out, to take a chance
Remember the Voice that’s calling now, the Voice that’s saying
That we are chosen to see, to reach out, to touch
We are chosen, we are chosen, we are chosen to understand
I have come as a beggar,
I have come on My knees
You can make a difference
you can help Me change the world
I have come on My knees I have come as a beggar, I have come on My knees
You can make a difference you can help
Me change the world I have come on My knees, I have come on My knees
Let’s go and change the world, put your hand in Mine
And together you and I… we’re gonna change the world.
Our good friend Diane's Grandmother passed and the funeral mass was at 10am. A very nice mass with meaningful readings and songs. Diane gave the eulogy and it was quite good and very touching. Good going girl! Then Danny and I ate lunch together at Salt Grass--yummy and good company!! :-)
Paul was shoveling pound cake into his mouth when I picked him up from school. We played blocks and trains and did some sticker therapy until Daddy got home. We had lasagna and then once Paul was in bed, we watched Spider Man 3. The first half was so so---then it got better! IS there going to be a Spider Man 4???
Saturday was chores and hanging with Paul. Jennifer came over to be with Paul and we went up to church to attend the parish's first wine tasting event. As JM said, "I love being Catholic!" Shoot---how many other denominations have wine tastings?! Awesome evening with good wine, food, music, laughs and great fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ. KUDOS to all those who made the night possible! We left at 9 b/c we had people coming over at 9:30 to play poker. I should have known the usual suspects would be late....finally at 10:30--they all showed up. We served up the chips--$5 ante and away we went. 7/27......low Chicago...5 card draw....3's wild of course....no peek...follow the queen, 7 card stud...3's and 9's wild...FUN FUN FUN! We quit at 1am..I won $1.10...but it was fun and we had some laughs. Danny was a little feisty..even Diane called him on it! And Diane AND Barney called Mike on having his phone between his legs on the chair and texting someone..enough dude--pay attention already! :-)
Will write about Sunday tomorrow--need to give Paul a bath and get him into bed!
Monday morning and Paul is at school and Danny went into his office to work on some financial plans. I am going to be busy doing things around here and am going to watch a movie shortly.
So, Sunday was a nice day! We lounged around in the AM and then I got ready to attend a music ministry concert at our church at 2:30. Holy Trinity is celebrating 20 years as a parish and each month a ministry puts an event. January was the month for our music ministers. Those who sing and play during masses, go to the charities to sing and those folks who have participated in music for ACTS retreats. Even the children sang some songs....way cute and a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. My ACTS sister and friend Erin said a solo..AVE MARIA...she was awesome and I was so proud of her! Any my other ACTS sister Katie has an incredible voice. I had no idea the gal could sing! Her hubby sings and plays the piano, but who knew it was a couple thing?! At three o clock we sang/prayed The Divine Mercy Chaplet. A very special time of day for us Catholics. Our own Dan Duet is a recording artist and has a top 10 song right now..Traces of Jesus..which he sang for us. I recommend his new CD! You will be inspired!After the concert--of course...food!! I went to socialize and eat some food! The afternoon was joyful and made me even more ready for the week ahead. A HUGE thank you to my sweet ACTS sister and good friend Meliza for organizing the event! And she has an incredible voice herself. She sang one song a little lower than her usual soprano pitch and I thought, "hmmmm, who knew she could be an alto too!" :-)
I love this song and need to tell Dan that I listen to it all the time on my computer.
CHANGE THE WORLD
Written at the request of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, for the 2001 Archbishop's Annual Appeal. This song was set to debut live at a fundraising dinner that was scheduled to be held on September 11, 2001. The dinner was obviously cancelled. To date (FEB 2007), this song has never been performed in public. Change the World words and music by Dan Dúet© 2001
Take a look around you, tell me what do you see?
A world that is crying, a world in need.
We can’t turn our heads, pretend to look away
For we are chosen, to see, to reach out, to touch,
We are chosen, we are chosen to understand
I have come as a beggar,
I have come on my knees
You can make a difference
you can help me change the world
I have come on my knees
Look into the faces, tell me what do you see?
It’s the same hopes, the same dreams that live in you and me.
You see we’re not so different, it just seems that way
But we are chosen to see, to reach out, to touch,
We are chosen, we are chosen to understand
I have come as a beggar,
I have come on my knees
You can make a difference you can help me change the world
I have come on my knees
Sometimes I know, it’s hard, to reach out, to take a chance
Remember the Voice that’s calling now, the Voice that’s saying
That we are chosen to see, to reach out, to touch
We are chosen, we are chosen, we are chosen to understand
I have come as a beggar,
I have come on My knees
You can make a difference
you can help Me change the world
I have come on My knees I have come as a beggar, I have come on My knees
You can make a difference you can help
Me change the world I have come on My knees, I have come on My knees
Let’s go and change the world, put your hand in Mine
And together you and I… we’re gonna change the world.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Climbing the Spiritual Ladder
More to be written tomorrow...but before I head to bed......
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. " Give thanks IN everything (struggles too) not FOR everything...IN everything! Got it?! Good!!!
Lord, I often feel like the man in the Gospels who asked You to help what little faith he had. Fill my heart with Your gift of faith; let my faith be active and living.
Do you ever pray the Prayer of Jabez? A short, one verse prayer, with four requests, granted by God.
"Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted his request."
Rebuke Satan in the name of Jesus. Mark.16:17
Jabez prayed!... when he had a problem, a crisis, he did not decided to go to school, nor to the influenced men, nor to work much harder... He just prayed! Jabez prayed with boldness and perseverance, like Jacob!... When things didn't work out for him, he did not complained, or started a strike or a riot... he just prayed, he cried out to the God of Israel! When Jabez had a hopeless and desperate situation, he prayed God-size prayers... God can do the impossible! (Lk.1:37). Prayer is the fine thread that moves the hand of God... it is the atomic bomb of old times, and of our days!
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. " Give thanks IN everything (struggles too) not FOR everything...IN everything! Got it?! Good!!!
Lord, I often feel like the man in the Gospels who asked You to help what little faith he had. Fill my heart with Your gift of faith; let my faith be active and living.
Do you ever pray the Prayer of Jabez? A short, one verse prayer, with four requests, granted by God.
"Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted his request."
Rebuke Satan in the name of Jesus. Mark.16:17
Jabez prayed!... when he had a problem, a crisis, he did not decided to go to school, nor to the influenced men, nor to work much harder... He just prayed! Jabez prayed with boldness and perseverance, like Jacob!... When things didn't work out for him, he did not complained, or started a strike or a riot... he just prayed, he cried out to the God of Israel! When Jabez had a hopeless and desperate situation, he prayed God-size prayers... God can do the impossible! (Lk.1:37). Prayer is the fine thread that moves the hand of God... it is the atomic bomb of old times, and of our days!
Monday, January 14, 2008
Happy Monday!
We took Paul to his first day of school today at Brighton. He cried when he left and so I did too. But I know my little boy---he would get over it rather quickly and have fun! I spoke to one of his teachers around 11 and she said, "he cried for about 10 min then we went outside and he fun and came back in fine and enjoyed circle time and was now playing dinosaurs with two little classmates." Awesome! I am picking him up at 2 today.
Here is Paul going down his slide over the weekend. He loves his KU shirt and if you look closely, he is holding some kind of tool in his right hand. Daddy was tightening some bolts and Paul was helping!
Here is my little man all sweaty from playing in the backyard. Notice his curls?--they come out when he is sweaty! Love 'em!!
Danny and I were officially installed as a Sector Couple for Teams of Our Lady. Here is a picture of all 3 new lead couples for this awesome ministry..taken Sat night in the St. Mark's chapel. Jena and Philip (they are on our team) and Natalie and Dan from St. Mark's parish and team 8. 
Saturday, January 12, 2008
The Passing of Loved Ones
Lots of sad news this week. One of our parishioners--married with 2 young children--was killed this week while working on the job. He was electrocuted. Danny's Uncle Gus died Thursday--funeral is here in SA on Tuesday and our dear friend, Diane's Grandmother is on her death bed. (Update---she passed away earlier today/Sunday) I would imagine we'll be getting a call from Diane or Adrian in the near future telling us of her death. Psalm 29:11 says, "The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace." I know this is a difficult time for Aunt Adela and for Diane and her family. I ask that God grants them peace and the knowledge that through grace--we are all saved and these wonderful people will joyfully meet our Lord and Savior.
I got my haircut this afternoon and love it! We have 5pm Mass at St. Mark's as we are getting installed as a new Teams of Our Lady Sector Couple, along with two other couples. There will be a blessing at the end of Mass and then a 15-20 min ceremony after mass concluding with dinner at Pericos on Sonterra Blvd. with 18 people!
I had successful shopping on Friday purchasing some nice interview clothes on SALE!! Gotta love Chico's, Ann Taylor Loft and Talbot's! I already have all the hot shoes and jewelry and purses! I am sort of an accessory queen..well, at least I think so!
Danny is sad right now because Texas lost to Missouri in basketball. Kansas plays Nebraska tonight at 8. KU should win..being #3 in the country!
Tomorrow will be day filled with getting Paul ready for his first day of school on Monday, and doing some yard work (Danny doesn't know this yet--but he has to get the leaves off the grass!) and I have chores as well!
Today's prayer: Jesus, what joy I feel when I know I have done something to please You. Help me when I am not so sure of myself. It is difficult to believe that Your love does not depend on my good behavior. You love the sinner (me big time) even before she (he) repents. AMEN
I got my haircut this afternoon and love it! We have 5pm Mass at St. Mark's as we are getting installed as a new Teams of Our Lady Sector Couple, along with two other couples. There will be a blessing at the end of Mass and then a 15-20 min ceremony after mass concluding with dinner at Pericos on Sonterra Blvd. with 18 people!
I had successful shopping on Friday purchasing some nice interview clothes on SALE!! Gotta love Chico's, Ann Taylor Loft and Talbot's! I already have all the hot shoes and jewelry and purses! I am sort of an accessory queen..well, at least I think so!
Danny is sad right now because Texas lost to Missouri in basketball. Kansas plays Nebraska tonight at 8. KU should win..being #3 in the country!
Tomorrow will be day filled with getting Paul ready for his first day of school on Monday, and doing some yard work (Danny doesn't know this yet--but he has to get the leaves off the grass!) and I have chores as well!
Today's prayer: Jesus, what joy I feel when I know I have done something to please You. Help me when I am not so sure of myself. It is difficult to believe that Your love does not depend on my good behavior. You love the sinner (me big time) even before she (he) repents. AMEN
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Happy Birfday!
Today is my friend Erin's 32nd birthday! I was able to talk with her for a little bit earlier tonight. I sang Happy Birthday to her..Marilyn Monroe style. I had the hip action going too, but thankfully the only person who saw that was Paul. :-0
Today was a good day. Woke up with a slight hangover--not too bad though, thankfully. Melissa from Brighton came at 8:30 to check on Master Paul and to see how I was doing. She too is very excited that Paul will start school Monday at Brighton. Did I mention already that his teacher's name is Ms. Susan?!
Took the little man to Kid Space around 11 and ventured to Talbots to find some work pants on sale. SUCCESS---purchased a nice pair of slacks for a mere $34..originally $108! I think I got a bargain! Don't worry Debra-I am not going back to my preppy and most conservative dress. But I need some nice classic slacks for work--when that occurs. Then I sweet talked my best buddy Tina into meeting me for lunch at Tai Pei. She had to take Miss Makayla to music class first. We split an order of moo shoo pork--yummy for our tummy!!
Paul took a 2 hour nap and I did some things around the house. After the nap, we went for a walk and then playing in the backyard. Paul has been rather silly today--again, WHERE does he get that trait?!!! Does anyone know?????
He is asleep now and Danny is at CFP class. I am beginning to prepare for my interview on Tuesday morning. SWBC is interested in me for a Personal Lines Sales Producer position. I did this job previously at Frost Insurance, but it has been a few years! :-) I have three decent references..Pat Frost of Frost National Bank. He said, "I would be honored to be on your resume!" Cool---thanks dude! Lori Flores, CIC--commercial insurance sales extraordinaire and Moe Guerrero--Executive Asst to Coach Greg Popovich of the SA Spurs! And no, I did not pay these people to support me....they just like me and know I am a good worker who will do a good job!
*From the book of Wisdom--Chapter 6:13: "Wisdom is glorious and never fades away, and is easily seen by those who love her, and found by those who seek her." We all have within us everything we need to purchase the Kingdom of Heaven. Lord, we reap what we sow. Give us the wisdom to know how to draw joy from sorrow. AMEN
I am off to call a college friend--Carol. We met in a history class at KU in the fall of 1989. She teaches high school in Great Bend, KS and I have not talked with her for a while. She is probably grading papers and watching tv.
As Paul so commonly says these days..."COOL!" Adios compadres!
Today was a good day. Woke up with a slight hangover--not too bad though, thankfully. Melissa from Brighton came at 8:30 to check on Master Paul and to see how I was doing. She too is very excited that Paul will start school Monday at Brighton. Did I mention already that his teacher's name is Ms. Susan?!
Took the little man to Kid Space around 11 and ventured to Talbots to find some work pants on sale. SUCCESS---purchased a nice pair of slacks for a mere $34..originally $108! I think I got a bargain! Don't worry Debra-I am not going back to my preppy and most conservative dress. But I need some nice classic slacks for work--when that occurs. Then I sweet talked my best buddy Tina into meeting me for lunch at Tai Pei. She had to take Miss Makayla to music class first. We split an order of moo shoo pork--yummy for our tummy!!
Paul took a 2 hour nap and I did some things around the house. After the nap, we went for a walk and then playing in the backyard. Paul has been rather silly today--again, WHERE does he get that trait?!!! Does anyone know?????
He is asleep now and Danny is at CFP class. I am beginning to prepare for my interview on Tuesday morning. SWBC is interested in me for a Personal Lines Sales Producer position. I did this job previously at Frost Insurance, but it has been a few years! :-) I have three decent references..Pat Frost of Frost National Bank. He said, "I would be honored to be on your resume!" Cool---thanks dude! Lori Flores, CIC--commercial insurance sales extraordinaire and Moe Guerrero--Executive Asst to Coach Greg Popovich of the SA Spurs! And no, I did not pay these people to support me....they just like me and know I am a good worker who will do a good job!
*From the book of Wisdom--Chapter 6:13: "Wisdom is glorious and never fades away, and is easily seen by those who love her, and found by those who seek her." We all have within us everything we need to purchase the Kingdom of Heaven. Lord, we reap what we sow. Give us the wisdom to know how to draw joy from sorrow. AMEN
I am off to call a college friend--Carol. We met in a history class at KU in the fall of 1989. She teaches high school in Great Bend, KS and I have not talked with her for a while. She is probably grading papers and watching tv.
As Paul so commonly says these days..."COOL!" Adios compadres!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
My Bro
My brother, Tom, has a new job! He is the Managing Director for Adam James Consulting in Denver. When I emailed him to ask, "what are your duties?"-he replied: "To make the world a better place...." Seriously though---he bills hours to clients and heading up the entire consulting practice, which at this point is in the early stages. "Eventually, I will be more of a project manager and a business development person," says Mr. Thomas Basilico. Praise God for a job and what appears to be a promising future. You and Waz should play some golf when the weather warms up bro! You know Waz (Paul Wosachlo)...."our childhood brother from another mother." In fact, 1976--July, my sixth birthday party..I have a picture of all my friends standing with me and my cupcakes...and Paul is the only boy---a cutie even back then! He has 3 older brothers and a sister...named Susan! I just came across that picture and if I had a scanner..I would scan it and post it here for the world to see! :-)
Paul had a NAET treatment this morning and he and I went to the park and played a little before coming home for lunch. Tonight---GNO! GNO=Girls Night Out. We're going to Bistro Thyme on 1604 near 281 North. I am getting a salad and crab cakes and naturally some wine!
Ahhhh, a little boy is waking from his short nap. Gotta run.... been fun peeps!
Paul had a NAET treatment this morning and he and I went to the park and played a little before coming home for lunch. Tonight---GNO! GNO=Girls Night Out. We're going to Bistro Thyme on 1604 near 281 North. I am getting a salad and crab cakes and naturally some wine!
Ahhhh, a little boy is waking from his short nap. Gotta run.... been fun peeps!
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Delightful Day
Took Paul to speech therapy and then off to Kid Space so I could get some much needed errands done. Sheila and Betsy (Kid Space Owners) said Paul had a fabulous day there---3 hours. He played well with others and even stopped himself when he was about to get upset about something. We came home, had a nap and Mommy made some calls. Playing phone tag with the HR guy from SWBC to schedule my interview. After the nap, Paul and I went up to Brighton to meet his teachers and give the director our paperwork. Paul wasn't too excited as we approached the door--somewhere new I suppose. We also went outside to the playground where his classmates were and had a little fun. he seemed to be intrigued with his classroom. His first day is Monday...and we will take him at 8:40 so he can enjoy the large group activity for 20 min before they head outside to play. It's going to be hard for me taking him there knowing that one day soon (possibly) he will be there all day and not with me! I seriously think the adjustment period is going to be rough for me. I have been with him for 2 1/2 years! Originally I had told Danny that he does not need to go with us Monday--but I told him tonight--YES PLEASE go with us on Monday! He of course said, "no problem," and hugged me tight as I cried when I asked him. Somebody get me a tissue please..cause I am about to cry now.
So, on that note..off to bed! Oh, I did have fun sitting with Zachary and Makayla tonight. We watched SURFS UP---I didn't care for it much. Then I watched The Biggest Loser. Curtis and Mallory got eliminated. They fell below the yellow line and the other folks voted them off. Tina came home from her meeting and we chatted for a bit----poor thing---I yawned about 20 times. I hope you didn't take offense to it Ms. Tina---just a long day and I am almost 39! :-)
Peace Peeps!
So, on that note..off to bed! Oh, I did have fun sitting with Zachary and Makayla tonight. We watched SURFS UP---I didn't care for it much. Then I watched The Biggest Loser. Curtis and Mallory got eliminated. They fell below the yellow line and the other folks voted them off. Tina came home from her meeting and we chatted for a bit----poor thing---I yawned about 20 times. I hope you didn't take offense to it Ms. Tina---just a long day and I am almost 39! :-)
Peace Peeps!
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Top 10 Things I Learned in 2007
10. There are many hilarious things one can find and view on YOUTUBE.
9. Hillary Clinton asked the public to help pick her official campaign song. Here are a few of the public's suggestions: The Theme from Shaft. Its Too Late Baby. Devil with a Blue Dress.
She's Cold as Ice. The Bitch is Back.
8. Paris Hilton was offered community service, but the community declined.
7. On July 27 in Milwaukee--three men backed a stolen vehicle through the glass front of a gas station. Their intent was to steal an ATM. But they didn’t realize that ATM's are bolted to the ground. After some thought, they tied a rope around the machine and attached it to the vehicle, but still could not dislodge it. They left empty-handed. The ATM was still in working order the next day. Oh those STUPID CRIMINALS!!!
6. Man shoplifts Wal-Mart watch in rectum--those folks from Louisiana are funny!
A 39-year-old Ponchatoula man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly attempted to steal a wristwatch, which he allegedly hid inside a body cavity. He admitted he had not, in fact, left the property in the stall, but had carried it with him in a very, very dark place. He then voluntarily removed the watch from his rectum. (and I think it was sold on EBAY!)
5. Cheese consumption in the United States is expected to grow by 50 percent between now and 2013.
4. A substance called resveratrol, also found in red wine, protects mice from obesity and the effects of aging, and perhaps could do the same for humans. AWESOME DUDES!
3. The queens of bee, ant and wasp colonies that have the most sex with the largest number of males produce the strongest and healthiest colonies. (gotta love baking cakes!)
2. Tapping your toes in the men's room would acquire a previously hidden meaning.
drumroll please.....
1. One cannot lose 30 pounds when they continue to eat donuts, brownies, wine, beer, pizza, Chesters Hamburgers, Fried Chicken, French Fries, rolls and candy..coupled with basically no exercise routine!
9. Hillary Clinton asked the public to help pick her official campaign song. Here are a few of the public's suggestions: The Theme from Shaft. Its Too Late Baby. Devil with a Blue Dress.
She's Cold as Ice. The Bitch is Back.
8. Paris Hilton was offered community service, but the community declined.
7. On July 27 in Milwaukee--three men backed a stolen vehicle through the glass front of a gas station. Their intent was to steal an ATM. But they didn’t realize that ATM's are bolted to the ground. After some thought, they tied a rope around the machine and attached it to the vehicle, but still could not dislodge it. They left empty-handed. The ATM was still in working order the next day. Oh those STUPID CRIMINALS!!!
6. Man shoplifts Wal-Mart watch in rectum--those folks from Louisiana are funny!
A 39-year-old Ponchatoula man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly attempted to steal a wristwatch, which he allegedly hid inside a body cavity. He admitted he had not, in fact, left the property in the stall, but had carried it with him in a very, very dark place. He then voluntarily removed the watch from his rectum. (and I think it was sold on EBAY!)
5. Cheese consumption in the United States is expected to grow by 50 percent between now and 2013.
4. A substance called resveratrol, also found in red wine, protects mice from obesity and the effects of aging, and perhaps could do the same for humans. AWESOME DUDES!
3. The queens of bee, ant and wasp colonies that have the most sex with the largest number of males produce the strongest and healthiest colonies. (gotta love baking cakes!)
2. Tapping your toes in the men's room would acquire a previously hidden meaning.
drumroll please.....
1. One cannot lose 30 pounds when they continue to eat donuts, brownies, wine, beer, pizza, Chesters Hamburgers, Fried Chicken, French Fries, rolls and candy..coupled with basically no exercise routine!
Friday, January 4, 2008
Exciting News in the Niño House
My Kansas Jayhawks won the Orange Bowl last night. I think the win shocked the sports world..but not us die hard supporters! So awesome!!!
Stephanie from the Brighton Day School called yesterday---there is a spot for Paul right now! He will start January 14 and go everyday. Not sure of the time I will have him there. By 9am each day and maybe 4-5 hours. Then when I get my job, we can extend the hours and it shouldn't be too much of a disruption for my little man. It is all coming into place...with Paul anyway! I sent off my resume to SWBC today. They have position I am most interested in. My friend Cathy if the CEO of the Employee Benefits Consulting Division and will forward my resume, along with her support, to the right person. And Pat Frost has agreed to be a reference for me.
Tonight we have a Teams of Our Lady meeting with the other sector couples to plan the installation mass--which is next Saturday at St. Mark's. UGH! Do I really have to face Father Kevin--you know--the one who NEVER responded to my 2 page letter regarding my son and his pre school! I guess I will have to give him Grace---help me Lord! Tomorrow I need to get all the Christmas decor put away. And on Sunday, I visit The Haven and The Laurels again to offer communion to the elderly. I do have to prepare a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday. So much to do...but not always enough time!
1 John 4:8 says, "The person who is without love does not know God, for God is love."
"Love is a basket of bread from which to eat for years to come. Good loaves....fragrant and warm miraculously multiplied; the basket is never empty..the bread never stale." Catherine de Vinck
Heavenly Father, increase our love, and our joy. AMEN
Stephanie from the Brighton Day School called yesterday---there is a spot for Paul right now! He will start January 14 and go everyday. Not sure of the time I will have him there. By 9am each day and maybe 4-5 hours. Then when I get my job, we can extend the hours and it shouldn't be too much of a disruption for my little man. It is all coming into place...with Paul anyway! I sent off my resume to SWBC today. They have position I am most interested in. My friend Cathy if the CEO of the Employee Benefits Consulting Division and will forward my resume, along with her support, to the right person. And Pat Frost has agreed to be a reference for me.
Tonight we have a Teams of Our Lady meeting with the other sector couples to plan the installation mass--which is next Saturday at St. Mark's. UGH! Do I really have to face Father Kevin--you know--the one who NEVER responded to my 2 page letter regarding my son and his pre school! I guess I will have to give him Grace---help me Lord! Tomorrow I need to get all the Christmas decor put away. And on Sunday, I visit The Haven and The Laurels again to offer communion to the elderly. I do have to prepare a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday. So much to do...but not always enough time!
1 John 4:8 says, "The person who is without love does not know God, for God is love."
"Love is a basket of bread from which to eat for years to come. Good loaves....fragrant and warm miraculously multiplied; the basket is never empty..the bread never stale." Catherine de Vinck
Heavenly Father, increase our love, and our joy. AMEN
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Happy New Year Bloggers, Friends and Family
2008 is upon us and I know we can all look forward to an exciting year!! You have the power to make that happen! I will age to 39 later this year and Danny will ripen to 43. Master P will turn 3 which means potty training will occur in 2008!
Danny, Paul and I met our friends Tony, Letty and Miss Mackenzie for dinner New Years' Eve. It was nice being with them. We have spent many New Years together. If I had to count them..I would say somewhere around 7 or 8. And I have only lived here for 10 years! Back home Danny gave P a bath and off to bed. I headed out around 8:30 to a party at Stan's house. He has a new home at Bitters and Huebner and it is gorgeous and the perfect home for a family--not for a single man of 57! :-) I used to work with Stan and my friend Lori still works with him and they invited me. Danny said sure--as long as I was home around 11:30. DEAL!!!
The party was fun. I talked with some nice folks and of course hung out with Lori. I even met Christy Prescott who owns her own travel company and is very successful. After talking with her for about 10 min she asked for my resume. I mentioned I was going back to work in 2008. She is on the board for the Family Justice Center Foundation and they are interviewing for an Exec Director next week. She is serious, although I do not think I qualify for the position. It pays so well, that Danny could stay home! :-) So, I am sending her my resume tomorrow after I tweak it a little. If anything--I can get some interviewing experience..it has been 3 1 /2 years!
Made it home safely around 11:30. New Years Day brought college football games..yeah Mizzou and Michigan. The four of us (Oreo too) went to this park/trails over off Nacogdoches. We went for a 60 min hike. It was fun and Paul enjoyed it a lot! Oreo did too--but they were both pooped when got back home.
Took Paul this morning to get an X-Ray done. The ENT and his pediatrician wish to check the size of his adenoids. They think it could be a problem and preventing the fluid from draining from his ears...hence the reason he has 2 ear infections at this time..again!!! He has had lunch and will go down a nap in around 30 min. I have been busy taking ornaments off the tree. I hope to be able to finish it today. We will leave the tree up until January 6. It's a tradition!
Scripture and reflection for today:
Baruch 4:4 "Blessed are we, O Israel; for what pleases God is known to us!"
Love and good cheer go together. More than a century ago, Thomas Carlyle, the English historian, said: "Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness and its power of endurance. The cheerful man (woman) will do more in the same time, will do it better, will persevere in it longer m than the sad or sullen." Help us, Lord of our heart, to be of good cheer. We know that You love a cheerful giver, and we have a long way to go. AMEN
Danny, Paul and I met our friends Tony, Letty and Miss Mackenzie for dinner New Years' Eve. It was nice being with them. We have spent many New Years together. If I had to count them..I would say somewhere around 7 or 8. And I have only lived here for 10 years! Back home Danny gave P a bath and off to bed. I headed out around 8:30 to a party at Stan's house. He has a new home at Bitters and Huebner and it is gorgeous and the perfect home for a family--not for a single man of 57! :-) I used to work with Stan and my friend Lori still works with him and they invited me. Danny said sure--as long as I was home around 11:30. DEAL!!!
The party was fun. I talked with some nice folks and of course hung out with Lori. I even met Christy Prescott who owns her own travel company and is very successful. After talking with her for about 10 min she asked for my resume. I mentioned I was going back to work in 2008. She is on the board for the Family Justice Center Foundation and they are interviewing for an Exec Director next week. She is serious, although I do not think I qualify for the position. It pays so well, that Danny could stay home! :-) So, I am sending her my resume tomorrow after I tweak it a little. If anything--I can get some interviewing experience..it has been 3 1 /2 years!
Made it home safely around 11:30. New Years Day brought college football games..yeah Mizzou and Michigan. The four of us (Oreo too) went to this park/trails over off Nacogdoches. We went for a 60 min hike. It was fun and Paul enjoyed it a lot! Oreo did too--but they were both pooped when got back home.
Took Paul this morning to get an X-Ray done. The ENT and his pediatrician wish to check the size of his adenoids. They think it could be a problem and preventing the fluid from draining from his ears...hence the reason he has 2 ear infections at this time..again!!! He has had lunch and will go down a nap in around 30 min. I have been busy taking ornaments off the tree. I hope to be able to finish it today. We will leave the tree up until January 6. It's a tradition!
Scripture and reflection for today:
Baruch 4:4 "Blessed are we, O Israel; for what pleases God is known to us!"
Love and good cheer go together. More than a century ago, Thomas Carlyle, the English historian, said: "Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness and its power of endurance. The cheerful man (woman) will do more in the same time, will do it better, will persevere in it longer m than the sad or sullen." Help us, Lord of our heart, to be of good cheer. We know that You love a cheerful giver, and we have a long way to go. AMEN
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