Fourth blog attempt on my not so smart phone...

Saturday, January 01, 2011

I had a very full month and really year. So many ups and down. God has remained faithful and sufficient.
I moved into a wonderful new house on 12/20. I have unpacked, carried boxes up and down stairs for nearly one week. I also inherited a good stationary bike with the house. I have been riding it an hour every night too. All this exercise helped me get 2,007 fitness in December and exceed minutes I
Was able to go past my yearly goal of 20,000 minutes by 394 minutes.

  

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ZMICHE 1/3/2011 3:55AM

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BESTSUSIEYET 1/2/2011 9:24PM

Wonderful! Report Inappropriate Comment

TAKINGCAREOFKIM 1/1/2011 10:42AM

Woohoo!!! Way to go, Sandy. Have a blessed 2011! Report Inappropriate Comment

VISUALLYRICS 1/1/2011 9:59AM

for those minutes!!! That's !!! Here's to a Driven by Faith 2011! Report Inappropriate Comment

WARMSPRINGDAY 1/1/2011 8:33AM

You have had a full year. I hope 2011 will be filled as well - with good things and blessings from God's abundant storehouse. Report Inappropriate Comment

BRIGHID_MORGAN 1/1/2011 7:58AM

Great job Sandy! Hopefully 2011 will only bring you so much positivity. I know last year had its rough spots. You handled them with grace, strength, and faith. Report Inappropriate Comment

MSLZZY 1/1/2011 7:43AM

Happy New Year! Report Inappropriate Comment

My weekend

Sunday, December 19, 2010

My weekend did not go as I planned. I did not have a great attitude about it either. My plans to move into our house or Friday after I had taken off the day from school came to nothing, but I did give myself a headache. I has to reschedule the truck to devliver our boxes for Monday morning. This is the same day that my hubby will see his new kidney doctor. So, my assistant arranged for one of my support staff to come to my house tomorrow and wait for the movers to deliver if they come while we are gone. He met us at our house and did a walk through so he could know where to tell the men to put my various boxes.
Yesterday I spent the day on errands and getting ready for the Military Holiday Ball. We had a good time and it was fun to go out, laugh and sing some songs with others. I am posting a picture a friend took of us at the party.
Today we woke up to lots of snow, plus an email saying church services were cancelled today due to the conditions of the roads. I missed being in church today. We plan to go for Christmas Eve services this week and the weather is warming up some to cooperate with our outings.
We hope to get the heat turned on in our new pool this week. I am ready for a warm water swim. I really need the exercise routines again. I have gained some weight and I know it is mainly due to not being able to do the kind of cardio that I am used to doing.


My new house.

  

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MSLZZY 12/27/2010 10:06PM

Hope you had a Merry Christmas, snow and all. Our services were cancelled last year due to snow and this year, due to pastor having a very wicked flu. So it goes... HUGS! Report Inappropriate Comment

BRIGHID_MORGAN 12/20/2010 2:18PM

Beautiful house Sandy. Things don't always go according to plan but it's the end result that matters in a situation like this. It's good that someone can come to do that for you. I'm praying all goes well with the doctor and your DH feels better soon. Report Inappropriate Comment

VISUALLYRICS 12/19/2010 8:30PM

Wow!! What a lovely new home....and that pool looks inviting! I am so Happy for you! Keep waiting on the Lord, and He will renew your strength!! He has plenty in His storehouse... love you!! ~ Laura Report Inappropriate Comment

WARMSPRINGDAY 12/19/2010 4:32PM

Disruptions to our plans can leave us frustrated and upset. But all in God's time - remember, "My plans for you. . ." Report Inappropriate Comment

Praying for my neighbors...

Friday, December 17, 2010

EUROPEAN PEOPLES. The months characterized by short days and long nights have descended upon Europe. Darkness comes early each afternoon and remains until late in the morning. School children and workers head out before it gets light and often come home in the dark as well. Although electric lights and burning candles help to dispel the physical darkness, the spiritual darkness hangs thick and heavy over this continent. Intercede that Europeans will be drawn to the Light that can give them eternal life. “Then Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life” (John 8:12, HCSB).

  

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WARMSPRINGDAY 12/18/2010 7:19AM

And God has placed you there to be a light in your small corner of the world. May he shine through you. Report Inappropriate Comment

BRIGHID_MORGAN 12/17/2010 3:23PM

Beautifully said, Sandy. Prayers being said. Report Inappropriate Comment

MARCYNA 12/17/2010 3:01PM

Yes we do need His Light in this time of darkness Comment edited on: 12/17/2010 3:07:13 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

MZLADY77 12/17/2010 12:15PM

Amen...praying with you! Nothing is too hard for the Lord! Report Inappropriate Comment

BBGOOGIN 12/17/2010 12:12PM

Praying, Sandy. Thanks for being there as a light for them to see and know God. ~Susan Report Inappropriate Comment

CMJONES77065 12/17/2010 9:22AM

Agreeing with you in prayer! Report Inappropriate Comment

TAKINGCAREOFKIM 12/17/2010 7:28AM

Amen! Praying for revival in Eurpoe and everywhere! Report Inappropriate Comment

VISUALLYRICS 12/17/2010 6:28AM

Amen....praying with you, Sandy!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Getting ready to move

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

These last few weeks have challenged my attitude and my faith. Tomorrow we are gettng the keys to our new house. I was not too sure that would even happen as planned earlier this week. There have been many tests of my patience and attitude with others too. The plans have all worked out well, and even betetr than I would have imagined.
We can't get into house right away, but our new landlord has paid for a room at a fabulous hotel in the same village. She is even sending her men to pick up all the boxes and belongings we have at the small place. We were able to transfer the tenants appliances and transformers into our name.
The rest of our shipment will come to the house on Friday morning. Everything is happening nicely now. The only thing that is now an issue is that my husband is sick again. He thinks he has walking pneumonia. God will take care of this too. He has ordered our move so well this week. I need to stay out of God's way and let Him be in control/.

  

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GODMYPILOT 12/17/2010 9:10AM

Praying for all to go as God wants, and for strength for both you and your hubby. Moving is never easy so remember we only have one day at a time. Report Inappropriate Comment

BRIGHID_MORGAN 12/14/2010 10:30PM

God will continue to be with you. He always will guide you. Sounds like a wonderful landlord. Report Inappropriate Comment

WARMSPRINGDAY 12/14/2010 5:29PM

Your humble spirit of trust and faith encourages me, my friend. Be blessed. Report Inappropriate Comment

VISUALLYRICS 12/14/2010 4:52PM

Thank You Lord Jesus for working all of these details out perfectly! Sandy, your attitude is beautiful ...like our Lord! I am praying in Faith for your husband. Report Inappropriate Comment

CMJONES77065 12/14/2010 10:42AM

I pray all goes well. Sorry to hear that your DH is sick again. Report Inappropriate Comment

TAKINGCAREOFKIM 12/14/2010 10:08AM

So glad you are finally getting to move, Sandy. It's hard to give up on "our way" and let God have his when we don't understand it but His way is always better. Glad things have worked out well. Report Inappropriate Comment

Update from dr.

Monday, November 29, 2010

My hubby was not admitted because the hospital does not have the facility for dialysis. Now we have to try and go on the economy to one, or he has to fly home to the states to stay with one of our kids while he has dialysis. We have to get an appt. for again next week to find the rsults of the labs that were done today. I know God is in control, but I wish He'd smooth these rough parts out for me!
I am getting ready to talk to insurance people on the phone. Please pray.

The snow is coming down hard, and Ramstein has closed due to the weather. I need to get on the road and get home safely.

  

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NEENSTER1 12/1/2010 7:59AM

Praying in Jesus Name for a miracle. God is able to do exceedingly abundantly far more than we can even think or imagine. It is right and good that we, for all things, at all times, and in all places, give thanks and praise to You, O God. We worship You, we confess to You, we praise You, we bless You, we sing to You, and we give thanks to You, Maker, Nourisher, Guardian, Healer,Lord and Father of all. Be Encouraged My dear friend. God is Able. Yes He Is. Have a blessed day in the Lord. Report Inappropriate Comment

GODMYPILOT 11/30/2010 9:39AM

Praying for the right decision for you both. Report Inappropriate Comment

WARMSPRINGDAY 11/29/2010 7:53PM

Praying. Father God, thank you that you are Jehovah Jireh, our provider. I ask that you would lead my friend over this rough path and carry her. Hold her close and let her feel your love and care. You know the end from the beginning and you have promised in your Word that you know the plans you have for her and they are to give her a future and hope; so I claim it for her and ask that you would bring it to pass. Work out every detail in ways that she and her husband cannot even begin to see now. I know that if you desire, you can bring miraculous healing and let this cup pass from them; but Father, your will be done. And if you choose not to let this cup pass from them, give them grace, strength and peace for every moment of the journey. And grant safety for travel during bad weather right now and any travel upcoming that needs to take place to appointments, etc. Amen You are loved, my friend. Comment edited on: 11/29/2010 7:56:02 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

VISUALLYRICS 11/29/2010 7:27PM

Praying right now. ..love you! Report Inappropriate Comment

BRIGHID_MORGAN 11/29/2010 5:49PM

Prayers are definitely with you and your hubby. God knows what He is doing even though we can't see it. You will get through my friend. Report Inappropriate Comment

CMJONES77065 11/29/2010 12:01PM

praying for your safety and your husbands treatment and recovery Report Inappropriate Comment

BELIEVE-IT 11/29/2010 10:24AM

Praying for safety, healing and God's continued presence, provision and grace! Report Inappropriate Comment

JOYATLAST 11/29/2010 10:02AM

Praying right now. Report Inappropriate Comment