Oh, this is sooo cool. But, let me just say it was a VERY crappy Saturday. I worked and unexpectingly was welcomed by a cool & reprimanding letter on my desk from my boss. Let me back up to say that the night before my old basketball coach (Oliver) called and said they were playing in Hillsboro for 1st. We decided to go and watch and I was very excited. Let me preface all of this with the fact that I truly think I love (d) my coach. He was just someone I always wanted to please and work hard for. I loved my basketball career in Highschool because of him and he always will have a special place in my heart. So, like usually happens, I was anticipating seeing him and his family, but I seem to go one step further always and just reminisce alot. Then I get all emotional and wander 'what if' and so on... SO, I really prayed to God and asked for my thoughts to be obedient unto Christ (1 Cor. 10:5).
Well, Saturday morning comes and let me tell you my thoughts were blindsided and taken aback and overwhelmed with what I had read on that note. So, I truly believe that just as Joesph's brothers meant him harm, God meant it for good and my thoughts remained re-focused and pure. So, I believe God was answering my prayer (just not the way I had ever imagined or wanted). Thank you Lord Jesus for being Lord of my life. I pray for your protection, for your guidance for your Lordship in my life. May I forever be a blessing to my family and to all who come to know me or know about me. WOW! That was really an aha God moment for me.
b/t/w - Ryan & I had a great time at the ball game and visiting with Coach Oliver. Ryan also ran into one of his former baseball coaches at Barton County. What blessings God allowed us to have I believe because we were obedient to Him. Ryan & I also recognized and acknowledged God for the people He put into our lives without our realizing (until years later) and without our asking. Oh dear God, thank you for giving us what we needed the most. Please continue to bless us when we are ignorant of what those blessings should be.
Amen!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Saturday, January 12, 2008
My Sis
Taking a quick break from work, I wanted to report on my visit this past Thursday, 1/10/08. Kim (Goering) Cutting came over in the afternoon to advise me on some interior decorating ideas (she gave me some great feedback) and we visited before and after. She is my sister's age and they were good friends in school.
So, here we are sitting drinking a cup of coffee . . . talking about her 2 little boys, her stay in Grand Junction, her plans for future, her sisters (she has 2) and just girl talk! Oh - how wonderful it was!!! Here was a glimpse into Janelle through the life of one of her friends. Just looking at her and watching her was a reminder of Janelle since they were friends. We hugged upon arrival and departing and, for me, it was like maybe this is what hugging Janelle would be like now. We talked about her labor & deliveries, church, running, so many different things friends would share. Her mom died of cancer a few years ago--so we both have death as a common thread (albeit one we would have gladly unraveled if we could).
Anyway, I just wanted to concretely express how great it was to have those few hours to just look at Kim and remember Janelle - it was wonderful!
So, here we are sitting drinking a cup of coffee . . . talking about her 2 little boys, her stay in Grand Junction, her plans for future, her sisters (she has 2) and just girl talk! Oh - how wonderful it was!!! Here was a glimpse into Janelle through the life of one of her friends. Just looking at her and watching her was a reminder of Janelle since they were friends. We hugged upon arrival and departing and, for me, it was like maybe this is what hugging Janelle would be like now. We talked about her labor & deliveries, church, running, so many different things friends would share. Her mom died of cancer a few years ago--so we both have death as a common thread (albeit one we would have gladly unraveled if we could).
Anyway, I just wanted to concretely express how great it was to have those few hours to just look at Kim and remember Janelle - it was wonderful!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
update
Okay - nothing too exciting today. I ran w/ Doug this morning 4 miles--we're just starting to get back on track for the April 1/2 K in Oklahoma City. I'm so thankful God allows me the priviliege of running. I do not take for granted the health He has allowed me & my family to have (thank you LORD).
Tonight Wed. evenings start up at church. Although I'm sure it will be fun once we get there--right now, I'm thinking I am VERY tired.
Last night, Simon Russell from BUK came over for supper. What a fun guy! He is not married (but getting married) and has a new 3 month old baby--Samuel Bruce Russell. What a nice, stately name. The Bruce is after "The Boss" as Simon is a HUGE Sringsteen fan. We had a 'lovely' time visiting and getting to know him better. He is a very free spirit and is the type that can just take off and go somewhere. I hope our girls have some of that--the freedom to not be so dictated by schedules & plans they forego seeing God's creation & His people all over the world.
If (and God-willing when) we are able to travel when the girls are older, I pray Ryan & I can see all parts of the world. I would love to visit so many places by just going there and immersing ourselves in the culture. I pray my girls are able to experience different parts of the world like that.
Anyway . . . one has to have a dream, a goal, a hope if you will.
later
mad
Tonight Wed. evenings start up at church. Although I'm sure it will be fun once we get there--right now, I'm thinking I am VERY tired.
Last night, Simon Russell from BUK came over for supper. What a fun guy! He is not married (but getting married) and has a new 3 month old baby--Samuel Bruce Russell. What a nice, stately name. The Bruce is after "The Boss" as Simon is a HUGE Sringsteen fan. We had a 'lovely' time visiting and getting to know him better. He is a very free spirit and is the type that can just take off and go somewhere. I hope our girls have some of that--the freedom to not be so dictated by schedules & plans they forego seeing God's creation & His people all over the world.
If (and God-willing when) we are able to travel when the girls are older, I pray Ryan & I can see all parts of the world. I would love to visit so many places by just going there and immersing ourselves in the culture. I pray my girls are able to experience different parts of the world like that.
Anyway . . . one has to have a dream, a goal, a hope if you will.
later
mad
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
update
Okay - quickly--my computer at home is null & void (painting our bedroom and all is unplugged currently). I just received the nicest phone call from a payroll client thanking me for doing a good job--what a sweetie. It's amazing how a true compliment can brighten one's day.
I call to mind, "beauty is fading and charm is decietful, but a woman who fears the Lord--she is to be praised." God, help me to be that type of woman--one who humbles herself before your throne of grace often and stands in awe of the Mighty Power of her God! Praise be to you!!!
mad
I call to mind, "beauty is fading and charm is decietful, but a woman who fears the Lord--she is to be praised." God, help me to be that type of woman--one who humbles herself before your throne of grace often and stands in awe of the Mighty Power of her God! Praise be to you!!!
mad
Monday, January 7, 2008
title
Remind me to explain my blog title. Although i firmly believe we should not 'live' in the past. My past has times I always want to remember. Makdaddy was a nickname a coworker/girlfriend gave to me (mak were my initials prior to marriage) and it just stuck. Funny, but I can't remember her nickname at the moment.
I like the way Makdaddy sounds. I love the way it reminds me of old times that were so good! I cherish those memories. So, without being hypocritical, i choose this name to remember, but not live in--make sense? does to me.
okay, later.
mad
I like the way Makdaddy sounds. I love the way it reminds me of old times that were so good! I cherish those memories. So, without being hypocritical, i choose this name to remember, but not live in--make sense? does to me.
okay, later.
mad
Saturday, January 5, 2008
January 5, 2008
Um, there are not very many font choices, are there? Okay, I'm going to attempt an on-line journal as my Word document (begun June 13, 2004) is rather large now. Today was my first Saturday for the 2008 Tax Season - oh joy!
My sweet little girls are bathed & fed and 2 are with Ryan watching football - how exciting:) Ellen's asleep in my bed and I think soon I will join her.
Tomorrow morn I'm running with Doug and excited to get back on track for a 1/2 marathon in April. I wish so much Ryan would have an interest to do this with me . . . Maybe when he turns 40?
Erin is trying to give me a quarter of hers as I type this; I'm taking it so she will let me continue typing - ha! Okay, I need to get some God Words into my mind, so off to my Beth Moore study--the Patriarchs beside my darling little girl.
My sweet little girls are bathed & fed and 2 are with Ryan watching football - how exciting:) Ellen's asleep in my bed and I think soon I will join her.
Tomorrow morn I'm running with Doug and excited to get back on track for a 1/2 marathon in April. I wish so much Ryan would have an interest to do this with me . . . Maybe when he turns 40?
Erin is trying to give me a quarter of hers as I type this; I'm taking it so she will let me continue typing - ha! Okay, I need to get some God Words into my mind, so off to my Beth Moore study--the Patriarchs beside my darling little girl.
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