I guess it's probably pretty natural this time of year to for a Pastor to ask the question... am I in the right line of work?
Don't get me wrong, I love a good Christmas service just as much as anyone. In fact it's kind of hard for me not to have a "traditional" Christmas. And I suppose, if it were just me, I would get over it and just do it.... but it's not.
So today I sit there. After 4 church services last night (3:45, 5:30, 7:30, and we can't forget 11pm). And ponder, for my children, if this is what I'm suppose to be doing? Will they ever have the "traditional" Christmas Eve? Or do we just have to work really hard at making up our own "traditions"?
And maybe this is a natural wonder... maybe even a healthy wonder. To always be considering where God is calling me....
And then I can't help but look around. I can't help but understand that in the midst of a "why me" moment I see Christ.
This week alone their have been a lot of God moments and my family has been a part of it. And I can't forget those moments either.
I was able to take my kids along with me as we handed out two separate envelopes with $250 cash to people who wouldn't have had a Christmas this year. As the hugs and the tears came, I hope my children have started to learn the lesson that giving is so much more fun then receiving!
I see Christ in the people that I serve. In their hugs and warm handshakes. In their generous gifts and compliments. In their care for not only my health, but the health of my family. I see Christ and remember I how blessed I am.
I know everyone has those "why me" moments, and I kind of continue to as I write this blog on Christmas Day in the office of the church. Waiting for 5-10 people to show up for the 2nd service this morning. But am also reminded to look around. To maybe so worrying about myself so much, and see God at work in the world. And all the blessing that I have been given!
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Blessed - but what does it REALLY mean?
I have been attending a text study with local Pastor from many different denominations on Thursday mornings. I have found it to an important part of my week and fills me as a person. It's been so much fun to be challenged again and to be with a group of people who care for each other. It is also fun to really dig deep into the coming weeks texts. They have been a blessing for me as I continue to transition into life here in Pierre.
Last week the idea of blessed came up. In the book of Isaiah, blessed doesn't mean all of the things that God has given us or "blessed" us with, but being "blessed" by God means to be called. Kind of puts a different twist and makes you really think if you want to be "blessed" by God or not.
I struggle sometimes with being called to be a Pastor. There are some days were I truly feel blessed and am able to be a part of people's lives in a way that takes my breath away. Other days I plan out what I could do for a different job..... Some days being called feels more like a blessing than others!
But we are all called... in many different ways. And the things that are the most challenging seem to bring about the biggest joys and satisfaction.
I have been called to be a mother... and some days being called to be a mother feels more like a blessing than other days. Last night Eli and Emma were playing so well together and laughing and laughing. Their giggles were contagious. It was so much fun watching them make memories together! Eli has been so funny lately and he has no idea how funny he is. One night I told him to pull up his pants because I could see his butt crack. He got mad at me because he insisted that his butt was not cracked!!! Or.. 2 nights ago he told me that his dad was going to read for the night and he was going to play on the iPad. I asked him what Emma and I were going to do and he informed me that we would be cleaning the floors. Eric about fell off his chair laughing. Eli was then informed that not just girls do housework. (I apologize in advance to his future wife for not teaching him better!)
Through it all I am truly blessed... in all my callings. They might not always be pretty. I might not always like them. I might have days when I mess them up or fail, but I have learned.. or maybe am continuing to learn.. that God calls us all to many places to do His work and that God equips us for the journey.
Last week the idea of blessed came up. In the book of Isaiah, blessed doesn't mean all of the things that God has given us or "blessed" us with, but being "blessed" by God means to be called. Kind of puts a different twist and makes you really think if you want to be "blessed" by God or not.
I struggle sometimes with being called to be a Pastor. There are some days were I truly feel blessed and am able to be a part of people's lives in a way that takes my breath away. Other days I plan out what I could do for a different job..... Some days being called feels more like a blessing than others!
But we are all called... in many different ways. And the things that are the most challenging seem to bring about the biggest joys and satisfaction.
I have been called to be a mother... and some days being called to be a mother feels more like a blessing than other days. Last night Eli and Emma were playing so well together and laughing and laughing. Their giggles were contagious. It was so much fun watching them make memories together! Eli has been so funny lately and he has no idea how funny he is. One night I told him to pull up his pants because I could see his butt crack. He got mad at me because he insisted that his butt was not cracked!!! Or.. 2 nights ago he told me that his dad was going to read for the night and he was going to play on the iPad. I asked him what Emma and I were going to do and he informed me that we would be cleaning the floors. Eric about fell off his chair laughing. Eli was then informed that not just girls do housework. (I apologize in advance to his future wife for not teaching him better!)
Through it all I am truly blessed... in all my callings. They might not always be pretty. I might not always like them. I might have days when I mess them up or fail, but I have learned.. or maybe am continuing to learn.. that God calls us all to many places to do His work and that God equips us for the journey.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Thoughts from a rambling Pastor
This morning at 8:30am --- prime getting the kids dressed, fed, and out the door to daycare time --- a call came into my cell phone that I didn't recognize. It was a really weird area code too. I decided I should probably answer it.
"This is Sarah," I say.
"Yes Sarah, can I talk with your husband who is a Pastor," says the voice on the other end.
Taken back I say, "This is the Pastor."
He sounded like he had never heard of a female Pastor. Like I was some new kind of phenomenon. He was trying to sell this bible on audio thing but was more interested in the fact that I was a female Pastor.
Most days I forget that a female Pastor isn't that common.... or I should say, many people haven't caught up to the actuality of female Pastors. At seminary, and the conference I am currently in, we are half male and half female. It's funny how it takes the church, and people in the church, many years to catch up to actual life and the reality around them.
Why is it that the church feels so behind the rest of the world? Why do we spend so much time fighting and worrying about the carpet, front doors, the kitchen, all the details, and don't get that passionate about the actual mission of the Word!?!?!
I think that's why young people aren't coming to church... or at least part of the reason. If that is all the church is about, who wants to be a part of that?
Are we relevant to todays families? Do we make going to church important to everyday life. Do I feed people on a Sunday morning? How can I do that better? How can WE do that better?
"This is Sarah," I say.
"Yes Sarah, can I talk with your husband who is a Pastor," says the voice on the other end.
Taken back I say, "This is the Pastor."
He sounded like he had never heard of a female Pastor. Like I was some new kind of phenomenon. He was trying to sell this bible on audio thing but was more interested in the fact that I was a female Pastor.
Most days I forget that a female Pastor isn't that common.... or I should say, many people haven't caught up to the actuality of female Pastors. At seminary, and the conference I am currently in, we are half male and half female. It's funny how it takes the church, and people in the church, many years to catch up to actual life and the reality around them.
Why is it that the church feels so behind the rest of the world? Why do we spend so much time fighting and worrying about the carpet, front doors, the kitchen, all the details, and don't get that passionate about the actual mission of the Word!?!?!
I think that's why young people aren't coming to church... or at least part of the reason. If that is all the church is about, who wants to be a part of that?
Are we relevant to todays families? Do we make going to church important to everyday life. Do I feed people on a Sunday morning? How can I do that better? How can WE do that better?
Monday, March 21, 2011
Change
Ecclesiastes 3 (The Message Bible)
There's a Right Time for Everything
1 There's an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth:2-8 A right time for birth and another for death,
A right time to plant and another to reap,
A right time to kill and another to heal,
A right time to destroy and another to construct,
A right time to cry and another to laugh,
A right time to lament and another to cheer,
A right time to make love and another to abstain,
A right time to embrace and another to part,
A right time to search and another to count your losses,
A right time to hold on and another to let go,
A right time to rip out and another to mend,
A right time to shut up and another to speak up,
A right time to love and another to hate,
A right time to wage war and another to make peace.
9-13 But in the end, does it really make a difference what anyone does? I've had a good look at what God has given us to do—busywork, mostly. True, God made everything beautiful in itself and in its time—but he's left us in the dark, so we can never know what God is up to, whether he's coming or going. I've decided that there's nothing better to do than go ahead and have a good time and get the most we can out of life. That's it—eat, drink, and make the most of your job. It's God's gift.
14 I've also concluded that whatever God does, that's the way it's going to be, always. No addition, no subtraction. God's done it and that's it. That's so we'll quit asking questions and simply worship in holy fear.
15 Whatever was, is.
Whatever will be, is.
That's how it always is with God.
15 Whatever was, is.
Whatever will be, is.
That's how it always is with God.
Lately I have been really into reading scripture from the message bible. I just love the freedom and insight into some of the translations.
There are moments when I see God's plan so clearly and then there are moments that I question it. I just need to "quit asking questions and simply worship in holy fear." God knows what will be, what was, and how it will all work out. And I need to stop questioning that.
Don't get me wrong. We are really excited for our family but sad to say good-bye. Hard to say good-bye.
So we go forward trusting in God. And hoping that some packing gnomes show up somewhere along the way. I have found my unpacking gnomes (Eli and Emma) I just need to find the ones that help pack.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Spring
In need of some Spring and new life. It's still cold and snowy outside my window, so inside my blog I do what I want! So, Spring it is!
Children's Sermon = Funny
This Sunday I had one of those children sermon moments.... One of those children sermons that leaves those unfortunate parents cringing at their child's comments... One of those children sermon moments that is just plain old hilarious!
So... the Old Testament text was about Adam and Eve.
I started out the message talking about plants.. and how some plants can be harmful to you if you eat them. And how in the garden of eden God told Adam and Eve that the one tree would hurt them if the ate it. They learned about the story of Adam and Eve in Sunday School, so I asked them what happened....
"They ate the apple!" some of them said.
"Yup, you are right. They at the apple," I replied back.
Then, before I could ask another question one little boy says very loud, "AND then what happened next is my FAVORITE PART!!!! They were NAKED!"
It was awesome! Poor parents... but sooooo funny! Extremely hard to come back from that one as the Pastor, but totally worth it.
On a side note, we lived through our first round of the stomach flu at the Goldammer household. Not the worst thing in the world, but glad we are done. I am always thankful that I don't know about those days in advance. It's much easier to live through it while it is happening and look back and say, wow I'm glad we don't have to do that again anytime soon!
Also.... things are a changing... I feel the winds of change in the air..... Stay tuned ..............
So... the Old Testament text was about Adam and Eve.
I started out the message talking about plants.. and how some plants can be harmful to you if you eat them. And how in the garden of eden God told Adam and Eve that the one tree would hurt them if the ate it. They learned about the story of Adam and Eve in Sunday School, so I asked them what happened....
"They ate the apple!" some of them said.
"Yup, you are right. They at the apple," I replied back.
Then, before I could ask another question one little boy says very loud, "AND then what happened next is my FAVORITE PART!!!! They were NAKED!"
It was awesome! Poor parents... but sooooo funny! Extremely hard to come back from that one as the Pastor, but totally worth it.
On a side note, we lived through our first round of the stomach flu at the Goldammer household. Not the worst thing in the world, but glad we are done. I am always thankful that I don't know about those days in advance. It's much easier to live through it while it is happening and look back and say, wow I'm glad we don't have to do that again anytime soon!
Also.... things are a changing... I feel the winds of change in the air..... Stay tuned ..............
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Mrs Jackle and Hyde ?
A quick blog for this Wed morning.
First a little note: I DON'T HAVE TO TEACH CONFIRMATION TONIGHT!!!! Don't get me wrong I love the kids and I do really like confirmation, BUT with that being said, it feels really good to have a Wed off from responsibilities! AND to spend with the fam.
So on to my thought for the day.
I have been thinking a lot about our trip up to the Cities. It really felt like going home. As we drove into town it felt as if we never left and that we were going to drive to the apartments, walk up the stairs, and be home.
I found that I missed the Cities more than I realized and would love to just hang out in Uptown, watch the people, and just be trendy. I miss the culture. The fact that you can be just about anyone and fit in. I miss family and all of the things to do. I even miss the traffic (gasp).
But then there is that otherside of me ....
The side that loves the country. I love that everyday that I take the kids to daycare I get to drive on gravel road for about 3 blocks. Makes me feel a little bit more country. I love that I can drive 3 blocks and be out of town. The stars are so much brighter. Life is simpler. I know the doctors and they know me. I know everyone who owns and works uptown and they all know me. In some ways that makes like simpler.
I could go on and on about the things I don't like about both. I could go on and on about the frustrations that come and have come with both settings.
I think the question that I am really asking is: What do I really want? And where is God calling me to be? What is good for me and most importantly my family?
These questions I will struggle with for a few months, maybe more. These two questions need to be resolved and I don't have any of the answers yet. As I shake my magic eight ball and look for answers, 8 words come to mind. "Be Still And Know That I am God."
....... Wish I was better at being still :)
First a little note: I DON'T HAVE TO TEACH CONFIRMATION TONIGHT!!!! Don't get me wrong I love the kids and I do really like confirmation, BUT with that being said, it feels really good to have a Wed off from responsibilities! AND to spend with the fam.
So on to my thought for the day.
I have been thinking a lot about our trip up to the Cities. It really felt like going home. As we drove into town it felt as if we never left and that we were going to drive to the apartments, walk up the stairs, and be home.
I found that I missed the Cities more than I realized and would love to just hang out in Uptown, watch the people, and just be trendy. I miss the culture. The fact that you can be just about anyone and fit in. I miss family and all of the things to do. I even miss the traffic (gasp).
But then there is that otherside of me ....
The side that loves the country. I love that everyday that I take the kids to daycare I get to drive on gravel road for about 3 blocks. Makes me feel a little bit more country. I love that I can drive 3 blocks and be out of town. The stars are so much brighter. Life is simpler. I know the doctors and they know me. I know everyone who owns and works uptown and they all know me. In some ways that makes like simpler.
I could go on and on about the things I don't like about both. I could go on and on about the frustrations that come and have come with both settings.
I think the question that I am really asking is: What do I really want? And where is God calling me to be? What is good for me and most importantly my family?
These questions I will struggle with for a few months, maybe more. These two questions need to be resolved and I don't have any of the answers yet. As I shake my magic eight ball and look for answers, 8 words come to mind. "Be Still And Know That I am God."
....... Wish I was better at being still :)
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Anyone out there?!?!?!
I have this WHOLE week off!!! AND I have so many things on my to do list. One of which is to blog 3 times this week. We will see how this goes.
This last weekend we went up to the Cities. Kind of as a family vacation and so Eric could go to the Vikings game. It was amazing to home much I miss the Cities. I didn't think I would ever say that but it was like going home. So much going on, so much to do, family, traffic (yes even the traffic), just a few things that I miss.
Sunday afternoon I took Eli and Emma over to the Children's Museum while Eric was a the game. We had a rocking good time but I could have gotten the worst mother of the year award. We were in the toddler/baby room and I turned around for 2 seconds and Eli slipped out the door, or someone let him out.. grrr... But I turned around and couldn't see him anymore. I finally found him in one of the other rooms playing with some water, so typical Eli to go find some form of water to play in. I just about crapped my pants thinking he ran off or someone took him. At about that time I decided it was lunch time and nap time. So we left. Regardless of that little incident, I would call the morning a success.
On our way home Monday we stopped at the Albertville Mall and have most of our Christmas shopping done. Feels REALLY good to be almost done. We had such a good time and only a few meltdowns... on and the kids only had a few meltdowns too. :)
So that was the start of my "week off". I have so much to do and it's almost 2:30pm. I feel a little guilty by taking the kids to daycare while I sit at home and blog but not guilty enough. We bought a really nice chest, that we can also sit on, to put our shoes in by the door. I put that together this morning. I unpacked from this weekend. Collected, sorted, and am doing laundry... which for those of you with children know how that is a job in and of itself. I haven't gotten to folding yet. I have started cleaning.... UGH! And at 5 I need to go pick up the kids.... wish I could add a couple of hours to my day.
Eric challenged me to relax, take a nap, read, and not do anything on my vacation. HAHAHAHA... he is so funny! I was planning on doing that this afternoon but it doesn't look like it's going to happen. I have too much to do and would rather get all of it done so I can sit in a clean house and relax and not think about all the stuff that needs to get done. Hopefully by Friday I can relax.... or I will have to clean again by than. Tomorrow isn't looking good for relaxing because I have an eye appointment in GF.
So here's to mental health weeks!
This last weekend we went up to the Cities. Kind of as a family vacation and so Eric could go to the Vikings game. It was amazing to home much I miss the Cities. I didn't think I would ever say that but it was like going home. So much going on, so much to do, family, traffic (yes even the traffic), just a few things that I miss.
Sunday afternoon I took Eli and Emma over to the Children's Museum while Eric was a the game. We had a rocking good time but I could have gotten the worst mother of the year award. We were in the toddler/baby room and I turned around for 2 seconds and Eli slipped out the door, or someone let him out.. grrr... But I turned around and couldn't see him anymore. I finally found him in one of the other rooms playing with some water, so typical Eli to go find some form of water to play in. I just about crapped my pants thinking he ran off or someone took him. At about that time I decided it was lunch time and nap time. So we left. Regardless of that little incident, I would call the morning a success.
On our way home Monday we stopped at the Albertville Mall and have most of our Christmas shopping done. Feels REALLY good to be almost done. We had such a good time and only a few meltdowns... on and the kids only had a few meltdowns too. :)
So that was the start of my "week off". I have so much to do and it's almost 2:30pm. I feel a little guilty by taking the kids to daycare while I sit at home and blog but not guilty enough. We bought a really nice chest, that we can also sit on, to put our shoes in by the door. I put that together this morning. I unpacked from this weekend. Collected, sorted, and am doing laundry... which for those of you with children know how that is a job in and of itself. I haven't gotten to folding yet. I have started cleaning.... UGH! And at 5 I need to go pick up the kids.... wish I could add a couple of hours to my day.
Eric challenged me to relax, take a nap, read, and not do anything on my vacation. HAHAHAHA... he is so funny! I was planning on doing that this afternoon but it doesn't look like it's going to happen. I have too much to do and would rather get all of it done so I can sit in a clean house and relax and not think about all the stuff that needs to get done. Hopefully by Friday I can relax.... or I will have to clean again by than. Tomorrow isn't looking good for relaxing because I have an eye appointment in GF.
So here's to mental health weeks!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
I'M BACK
.... or at least going to work on posting more.
Sorry I took such a long sabbatical. Oh how I have missed you blog world! And oh how life has changed.
Not too many good thoughts coming my way this afternoon. I had a funeral this morning and I think it took all of my brain cells.
My goal for November is to post at least three times a week.
So... more to come!
Sorry I took such a long sabbatical. Oh how I have missed you blog world! And oh how life has changed.
Not too many good thoughts coming my way this afternoon. I had a funeral this morning and I think it took all of my brain cells.
My goal for November is to post at least three times a week.
So... more to come!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Things I love
Things I love:
1. This morning.. and many mornings I am so blessed to wake up to Eli "talking" to himself in his crib. It's the best sound to wake up to. Sometimes he will just talk and talk for 15-20 minutes. It's just great. Starts my day out with a smile on my face. I also love going in there and seeing the big smile when I get him out of his crib.
2. My husband. I know it's cheesy but he has been such a rock for me the last few months. I love that we can argue about how we are going to juggle everything day to day, week to week, year to year and still laugh in the midst of it. If we can't laugh, what do we have?
3. Family. We are going out to Rapid City for Labor Day to see family. I love family!
4. The school bell that rings every few minutes (or at least it feels like it). Love it! I love that every few minutes I feel like I must get up and switch activities. Am I being trained?
1. This morning.. and many mornings I am so blessed to wake up to Eli "talking" to himself in his crib. It's the best sound to wake up to. Sometimes he will just talk and talk for 15-20 minutes. It's just great. Starts my day out with a smile on my face. I also love going in there and seeing the big smile when I get him out of his crib.
2. My husband. I know it's cheesy but he has been such a rock for me the last few months. I love that we can argue about how we are going to juggle everything day to day, week to week, year to year and still laugh in the midst of it. If we can't laugh, what do we have?
3. Family. We are going out to Rapid City for Labor Day to see family. I love family!
4. The school bell that rings every few minutes (or at least it feels like it). Love it! I love that every few minutes I feel like I must get up and switch activities. Am I being trained?
Prayers
I pray today that God gives me wisdom. Wisdom to remember what I know today and to remember the lessons learned in a few years. God grant me the wisdom to make better decision and to understand the here and the now.
I also pray for patience. Patience in every situation that comes my way today and the next few months.
I pray for being able to shrug things off. To not take things personally. I pray that I can let things go in one ear and out the other. The things that I don't need that is.
I pray that others around me will be understanding to each needs of others. I pray that those around me will not just hear but really listen to me and those who need to be heard. I pray that I am able to listen and that God will guide me as to my actions.
All these things and more are in my prayers today.
I also pray for patience. Patience in every situation that comes my way today and the next few months.
I pray for being able to shrug things off. To not take things personally. I pray that I can let things go in one ear and out the other. The things that I don't need that is.
I pray that others around me will be understanding to each needs of others. I pray that those around me will not just hear but really listen to me and those who need to be heard. I pray that I am able to listen and that God will guide me as to my actions.
All these things and more are in my prayers today.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Garbage .. or verbal diarrhea.. you decide
So the beat goes on... and on... and on...
Eli was 9 month on Friday. He is getting to be so big. His 9 month check ups are today and I'm excited to see how big he really is. He took his first steps about a week ago at the end of his 8 months. He can not walk half way across the room without falling on his butt. It's so great to see how excited the gets about it. He is also into just about everything he can possibly find.
We have a kitty now too. LeRoy. It's great, when LeRoy gets all sassy he goes up on two legs behind Eli and then goes in for the kill. Bats his big head with his paws and runs away. Eli just kind of looks around like.. what just happened there? And than keeps on crawling. Now before you start feeling too bad for Eli, I will assure you that the cat is pretty gracious when comes to that boy pulling on his fur, ears, tail, and trying to use him as way to stand up. It will be interesting to see what happens as they get older and Eli really starts running.
Still working on getting settled here in the big town of Hillsboro. All of the 15oo people that live here. I grew up in a town of 25,000 and always felt like that was small. Now don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't like it, just adjusting. Working on adjusting. A few weeks ago almost didn't make it to the drug store in time. I thought I was safe in going at 5:25pm. Nope.. closes at 5:30. Everything kind of shuts down around here at 7 or 8pm. I'm still use to open 24 hours a day.
Another good example of my poor planning. .... just heard the garbage people coming around the block. Don't think I missed them yet, they are doing the opposite side of the street so I hope they pick up our stuff too, or come back around. I forgot that Monday's are garbage day in town. Oops! My bad! I should probably put this into my blackberry as a reoccurring event!
And the perks you ask of living in a small town.
1. The hardware store owner brought an old fridge by for the garage so we have an extra one. Left one day to run to Fargo, came back in the evening and tada, fridge in our garage.
2. Went in to the doctor and my appointment didn't get done till almost 5:30pm (note 2 paragraphs before, it closes at 5:30) and the doctor called in my prescription to the drug store and told them I was coming so they stayed open till I got there.
3. Fish Fry. Walley Fish. On Tuesday, our anniversary. We were invited to the a local fish fry. A couple of gentleman from the congregation love to go fishing. Once they have fish stored up they have a fish fry for all to enjoy. Being the Pastor we were invited. It was so much fun and a great time to get to know people.
So I continue to learn. That I need to go to the grocery store before 7 at night. That I need to run my errands during the day. And I learn to make lists of the things I need, even when they are not empty yet, so that I can pick up things in the big cities... Fargo and Grand Forks.
And let us all pray that they come pick up my garbage!
Eli was 9 month on Friday. He is getting to be so big. His 9 month check ups are today and I'm excited to see how big he really is. He took his first steps about a week ago at the end of his 8 months. He can not walk half way across the room without falling on his butt. It's so great to see how excited the gets about it. He is also into just about everything he can possibly find.
We have a kitty now too. LeRoy. It's great, when LeRoy gets all sassy he goes up on two legs behind Eli and then goes in for the kill. Bats his big head with his paws and runs away. Eli just kind of looks around like.. what just happened there? And than keeps on crawling. Now before you start feeling too bad for Eli, I will assure you that the cat is pretty gracious when comes to that boy pulling on his fur, ears, tail, and trying to use him as way to stand up. It will be interesting to see what happens as they get older and Eli really starts running.
Still working on getting settled here in the big town of Hillsboro. All of the 15oo people that live here. I grew up in a town of 25,000 and always felt like that was small. Now don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't like it, just adjusting. Working on adjusting. A few weeks ago almost didn't make it to the drug store in time. I thought I was safe in going at 5:25pm. Nope.. closes at 5:30. Everything kind of shuts down around here at 7 or 8pm. I'm still use to open 24 hours a day.
Another good example of my poor planning. .... just heard the garbage people coming around the block. Don't think I missed them yet, they are doing the opposite side of the street so I hope they pick up our stuff too, or come back around. I forgot that Monday's are garbage day in town. Oops! My bad! I should probably put this into my blackberry as a reoccurring event!
And the perks you ask of living in a small town.
1. The hardware store owner brought an old fridge by for the garage so we have an extra one. Left one day to run to Fargo, came back in the evening and tada, fridge in our garage.
2. Went in to the doctor and my appointment didn't get done till almost 5:30pm (note 2 paragraphs before, it closes at 5:30) and the doctor called in my prescription to the drug store and told them I was coming so they stayed open till I got there.
3. Fish Fry. Walley Fish. On Tuesday, our anniversary. We were invited to the a local fish fry. A couple of gentleman from the congregation love to go fishing. Once they have fish stored up they have a fish fry for all to enjoy. Being the Pastor we were invited. It was so much fun and a great time to get to know people.
So I continue to learn. That I need to go to the grocery store before 7 at night. That I need to run my errands during the day. And I learn to make lists of the things I need, even when they are not empty yet, so that I can pick up things in the big cities... Fargo and Grand Forks.
And let us all pray that they come pick up my garbage!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
By Popular Demand...
.... or maybe just by one person's demand, or heckling if you will.. I'm back. (Or maybe will try to be back more often!)
Sorry it has been so long. Life has gotten away from me.
Long story short...
1. We are moved into our new place in North Dakota. They say it's not normal but it's cold here even in the summer! What am I going to do in the winter?!?!?!
2. We are finally getting things hung up on the wall in our house. Little by little. I am tackling the upstairs and will unwillingly move to the basement to get that unpacked and in order.
3. Because we have been gone so much we haven't gotten to number 2. Hopefully things will slow down for the rest of this month and I can get to number 2.
4. Working on confirmation and sunday school stuff at work. Also need to write a sermon. Any one up for writing my sermon?
5. My goal for today is to leave the office at 4pm because I need to be back here at 7pm for a board of edu meeting. I am also here tomorrow night at 7:30 for another meeting. The last couple of months I keep telling myself things will slow down next week.. or now next month... but it seems to be snow balling. How do I make it stop?
6. My husband has been awesome. He has been an excellent stay at home dad! I don't know what I would do with out him. He has a temporary job lined up helping a farmer during harvest and will continue the job hunt. It's hard to get much done though with a little stinker constantly going and going and going and going.
7. Eli is almost 9 months. Where have all those months gone?!?!?!?!
So that is a quick synopsis of life here. No promises but I will try to be better about blogging. I do enjoy it!
Sorry it has been so long. Life has gotten away from me.
Long story short...
1. We are moved into our new place in North Dakota. They say it's not normal but it's cold here even in the summer! What am I going to do in the winter?!?!?!
2. We are finally getting things hung up on the wall in our house. Little by little. I am tackling the upstairs and will unwillingly move to the basement to get that unpacked and in order.
3. Because we have been gone so much we haven't gotten to number 2. Hopefully things will slow down for the rest of this month and I can get to number 2.
4. Working on confirmation and sunday school stuff at work. Also need to write a sermon. Any one up for writing my sermon?
5. My goal for today is to leave the office at 4pm because I need to be back here at 7pm for a board of edu meeting. I am also here tomorrow night at 7:30 for another meeting. The last couple of months I keep telling myself things will slow down next week.. or now next month... but it seems to be snow balling. How do I make it stop?
6. My husband has been awesome. He has been an excellent stay at home dad! I don't know what I would do with out him. He has a temporary job lined up helping a farmer during harvest and will continue the job hunt. It's hard to get much done though with a little stinker constantly going and going and going and going.
7. Eli is almost 9 months. Where have all those months gone?!?!?!?!
So that is a quick synopsis of life here. No promises but I will try to be better about blogging. I do enjoy it!
Monday, June 8, 2009
More To Come Soon
Sorry it has been so long since I have written. I think I have finally taken enough time off from writing papers that I feel okay with writing for fun again.
Hopefully more to come soon!
Hopefully more to come soon!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Expecations of Self
Such a good nights sleep. I took a little nap with Eli from 8:30-10pm. Then fed him and laid him down by 10:30pm. I was in bed by 11pm. He woke up at 3:30am... which means that he slept for 5 hours! Then had him back down and was in bed by 4am. Slept for another hour and a half. Got up for the day. That is like 7 hours of sleep! AMAZING!
I think part of this was because I came to a decision the previous night. I am not going to breast feed anymore, just pump. Eli isn't as interested and sometimes just gets really mad and then I get frustrated. It just isn't worth it anymore. We made it through a lot to be able to feed this long but I think all of the problems in the beginning just really started us out on a bad note. I should be thankful for the time that I did have and that he was willing to go along with it as long as he did. It's just hard because no matter what I still have to make up a bottle and feed him more. This skips a step now that I made this decision. And he seems to be happier. Once I get over my expectations of myself I realize that I am happier too. I have to just tell myself that he is still getting the benefits of it and that it might be totally different with the next one. This being a mother thing is harder mentally than I ever expected.
I think part of this was because I came to a decision the previous night. I am not going to breast feed anymore, just pump. Eli isn't as interested and sometimes just gets really mad and then I get frustrated. It just isn't worth it anymore. We made it through a lot to be able to feed this long but I think all of the problems in the beginning just really started us out on a bad note. I should be thankful for the time that I did have and that he was willing to go along with it as long as he did. It's just hard because no matter what I still have to make up a bottle and feed him more. This skips a step now that I made this decision. And he seems to be happier. Once I get over my expectations of myself I realize that I am happier too. I have to just tell myself that he is still getting the benefits of it and that it might be totally different with the next one. This being a mother thing is harder mentally than I ever expected.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Totally Worth It
Life is good!
This morning before I left the house I looked over to the lazy boy chair only to see Eric and Eli sleeping together. My heart melted. Both my boys so peaceful. And the getting up every 1-2 hours last night was totally worth it!
This morning before I left the house I looked over to the lazy boy chair only to see Eric and Eli sleeping together. My heart melted. Both my boys so peaceful. And the getting up every 1-2 hours last night was totally worth it!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Babies
I always have good ideas of things to blog about but never the time to write. When I find the time to write, I forget all of my good ideas. So today you get what is on my mind :)
Babies. More importantly my baby. I think he is starting to figure out who mom and dad are... and more importantly when he is being held by someone other than mom or dad. It just magically happened yesterday. I didn't think that was what was wrong but than today it happened again. M was holding him. Eric and I were both in the room opposite him. He looked at both of us and realized that neither of us had him, someone he didn't know did. The big fat bottom lip came out and he started to wine a little bit. We reassured him he was okay and then he seemed to be fine. That big fat bottom lip is so cute and breaks my heart all at the same time. And in this sick way it feels good that he knows us that well and we are that needed.
And he changes every day. He gets more of a personality which just melts my heart more and more. Friday morning I had him in the bathroom on the boppy pillow while I took a shower and got ready for class. I can sometimes do this so Eric and get a little extra sleep in the mornings. Eli kept making the same sounds with his mouth and than laughing at himself. Once I figured out what he was doing he got an even bigger reaction from me too. Just makes me so excited for him to get bigger and to really get to know his personality. I can't wait to see what kind of little man he is going to be and all the naughty things he will do and say.
Just a quick weight update to keep me honest. I lost another 2.5 lbs this past week. Little by little it will come off. Since January now I am down almost 10 lbs. Not as much as I would have hoped but I'm getting there. I broke down and bought a pair of normal jeans that actually zip and button up. I call them my transition jeans! :) Feels good to wear normal jeans again. Once Spring hits we will be able to get out more. My goal is to teach Eli how to eat well and more importantly how to have fun moving your body and getting exercise.
Babies. More importantly my baby. I think he is starting to figure out who mom and dad are... and more importantly when he is being held by someone other than mom or dad. It just magically happened yesterday. I didn't think that was what was wrong but than today it happened again. M was holding him. Eric and I were both in the room opposite him. He looked at both of us and realized that neither of us had him, someone he didn't know did. The big fat bottom lip came out and he started to wine a little bit. We reassured him he was okay and then he seemed to be fine. That big fat bottom lip is so cute and breaks my heart all at the same time. And in this sick way it feels good that he knows us that well and we are that needed.
And he changes every day. He gets more of a personality which just melts my heart more and more. Friday morning I had him in the bathroom on the boppy pillow while I took a shower and got ready for class. I can sometimes do this so Eric and get a little extra sleep in the mornings. Eli kept making the same sounds with his mouth and than laughing at himself. Once I figured out what he was doing he got an even bigger reaction from me too. Just makes me so excited for him to get bigger and to really get to know his personality. I can't wait to see what kind of little man he is going to be and all the naughty things he will do and say.
Just a quick weight update to keep me honest. I lost another 2.5 lbs this past week. Little by little it will come off. Since January now I am down almost 10 lbs. Not as much as I would have hoped but I'm getting there. I broke down and bought a pair of normal jeans that actually zip and button up. I call them my transition jeans! :) Feels good to wear normal jeans again. Once Spring hits we will be able to get out more. My goal is to teach Eli how to eat well and more importantly how to have fun moving your body and getting exercise.
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