Fall fun 2011

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trying to walk worthy...

     I want to tell you all about the wonderful time I spent with some of the ladies from my church Oct. 13-16. We had an awesome retreat. We drove down Thursday had lunch at Ryan's in Lake Jackson then we headed over to Walmart where 4 groups was given list of grocery's to get for the weekend. I went with Kathy where we got breakfast foods and deli meats and cheeses. The off we went with the church van full of stuff to Surfside, Texas where we had an awesome house on stilts right on the beach.

     I spent the whole weekend in the glorious beautiful weather on the beach learning how to "walk worthy" I have to say it has strengthened my faith some on my god. We had an awesome guest speaker name Susan she has been through a lot in here life and knows what it is to have a broken life such as I have had. It was also an emotional weekend I did a lot of crying. I sure hope I am able to attend next year also.

     However, I had to come back to reality and the pain in my real life. Its a never ending story of things going wrong. I tried so hard with the funds I get to cover our rent and with Dennis being out of work for so long we still ended up being over drafted in our bank and we are being charged 2.50 a day till we can get it back to a positive standing as of now we are negative 107.41 and counting daily. Dennis(thank you Jesus) finally has a job but, they pay every two weeks he wont get a check till Friday. Which that keeps rent a center calling and wanting to take the washer&dryer,my teen boys beds, and our TV. Stuck in a hard spot. It really upsets me when i start losing my things even though we try so hard to keep our head above water. I know I wish i had all these things paid for but we don't and these are things we need. Okay so maybe we could do with out the TV but, it is nice to have it.
     Then there was the Sunday afternoon Dennis picked me up when I came home from the retreat. He was going about 60 and the driver side front wheel A frame feel apart(i think that is what it is called) So Monday Dennis managed to get a ride to work from a church member then he hitched hiked home. Oh wait I am jumping ahead of myself okay so my car left us on the side of the road broke down. Thank god we had church members stop and help us and even was able to help get our car towed to our house. Thank you god for placing these angels on earth in my life.Okay so now we don't have any idea how Dennis will get back and forth to work and we have no idea how we can pay for our car to get fixed. I had to remind myself that God has this because he soon showed me another angel on this earth and yes another church family member to help us through a hard time. He not only loaned his very nice pickup truck to us to borrow while we are trying to get the car fixed and put back together but, he is making it possible for us to get the parts to fix our vehicle. I am in awe of what god does for us I give him all the glory because I know without him none of this would be possible. I thank god daily for my church family. They are so unlike my "family" which btw is never there for me anyhow. When they help "family" its because they expect more or something from you and to be repaid. My church family says it is a gift from god. I cry at this fact I have never known such kindness. However, I do plan to repay what has been given to me. I am not sure how right now I will mow there yards, or clean there homes etc. and I hope to one day be back on my feet instead of always being kicked down right at the moment when things look like there going to get better.

Ten Signs Of A Best Friend..ok got this from the web

In the ever less than perfect world where all bad things happen and where all misfortune are present, it is but necessary that you have someone to rely to if you fell this world is especially crumbling upon you. However it is not good to just choose anyone to your liking. There are signs that you should take note when choosing a best friend.
Here are simple 10 signs that you are really best buds:
1. Both of you have shared so much and learned so much about life that you think you are worthy to be featured in TV series or to be included as guests in media interviews and whose stories are noteworthy to be written as novels. This one sign will make you look back of the times you have together through good and bad yet you still stick to one another.
2. No dull moments. Even if you are not talking to each other, you still feel comfortable and at ease even in silence. However when you do talk to each other it seems like you don't have enough time to talk about things you want to talk about.
3. You are always sending each other dedication every once in a while if not everyday. Your organizer is ready to burst with all the post-it and reminders he or she is sending your way.
4. He or she can cheer you up during the times you will need him or her around. He/she is the kind of person who will make every event in your life as his/her own then at your lowest times; he/she is there to be the shoulder you can cry on.
5. You miss each other like crazy. You can never simply sit in one corner thinking about your friendship, you let him/her know even if it means costly phone credits and bills. And he/she does the same. He/she also let's you know that he/she feels exactly what you are feeling.
6. You imagine him/her as the godparent of your future kids even if it will still be decades before having one. It is easy for you to think about the future ahead and your friendship with him/her.
7. You share codes for everything. And these codes are only just between the two of you. Whatever one of you talks about, the other completely understands even if you are only using your body to communicate.
8. He/she has the nerve to tell you just how crazy your look is or how bad your fashion taste is. He/she can tell you all the negative things you should know and not pretend to like what you say or do. He/she openly discusses what wrong there is to you.
9. You can call her just about anytime whether it is 2 AM or 12 MN. Even if you wake him/her up in the middle of his/her wonderful dream just to vent all your anger resulting from your disaster date, he/she is an ever willing party to listen.
10. You talk to him/her just about anything in life, school and love. You openly tell him/her your secrets without any hesitation or fear of being exposed. In other words, you completely trust her.
Those are just simple signs that you both share the same ideals and ideas which will make you as perfect buds. You can rely on each other not only during bad times but you also enjoy each other's company during good times. Such is the essence of friendship.