While cleaning out my desk this week, I came across a little something I wrote many years ago. One might call it a journal entry, but, I have never actually kept a journal. Occasionally, over the years, I have written such things, but they are scattered far and wide about the house and are in multiple 'journals,' or notebooks which have since been filled with things other than actual journal entries.
All that to say, here it is verbatim, spelling errors and all! Enjoy!
"age 10
Abigail My lessons in
early life
I still have a lot to learn, but have learned already quite a few, like
not lyeing which I still do but not as much.
I have also learned not to argue to much when a false accuseation is directed at
me, but to instead go to God
and ask Him to remove my
bitterness towards that person
because of that false acauseation.
I have not yet learned
how hard it is to say
thank you to the Lord but
am learning right now to say
say thank you."
Hehe, I hope you think this is as amusing as I thought it was! :D I have a feeling this was inspired by this episode.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Rules and Guidelines
It's been an interesting week and a half. So, a short update on that before I give you some much needed rules regarding snow etiquette!
Last week, a good friend of mine, aged 14, was diagnosed with leukemia. It's hard to know what to think or say when you get that kind of news. The emotional stress was compounded by the fact that we share many mutual friends. I think we did a lot of dumping on each other! Praise God, the young man has now been released from the hospital. You can continue to pray for him however, that he would keep responding well to his treatment, and that his exposure to other illnesses would be limited.
Ok, now it's time to talk about snow. Obviously, it's been snowing here, and I have a prime place to watch everybody get into trouble. You see, no one seems to know how to drive in it. I live across the street from a steep hill. Every time it snows, very few people seem to be able to get up it. Here are some driving rules passed down from experienced drivers. (I.E. my dad!)
Driving Instructions
If you're going up a hill, maintain your speed gently. If you start to slide, that is not a reason to jam on the brakes. Just keep going slowly and carefully and it should work.
If you're going down, try going in neutral.
When you come to a stop, any stop, if it's clear, don't come to a complete stop. You're more likely to slide if you accelerate from a full stop.
You can drive in other people's tracks. It has the advantage of not having to plow through snow, but it is more slippy, so be careful!
Don't panic. Drive slow, drive safe.
Walking Instructions
Always be extra careful when taking an un-trained dog on a walk in his first real snow. He'll want to pull you quite a bit faster than is safe.
When walking up a hill, don't walk flatfooted. Use your toes, sometimes with a little force, to dig steps. It takes more energy, but it is safer!
When walking down, well, I would recommend a sled! But if you don't have one, or it's not feasible for you, walk slow, and use your heels in the same way that you use your toes when going up. Look for the flat spots.
When walking anywhere, don't walk in the previously trodden path, (unless you happen to know there's a ditch elsewhere) Someone else's footprints or tire tracks are usually even icier than walking in fresh snow.
Playing Instructions
Follow walking instructions.
Stay well away from traveled roads. Don't sled on hills ending in a ditch or traveled road, OR a creek! brr!
Don't pack your snowballs too hard, throw them too hard, or aim ice balls at a face.
When belly flopping onto a sled, go in low. Don't hit with your knees first. It hurts!
Never knock over someone else's creation unless you ask first.
Try to make the perfect snow angel, with no grass showing! I dare you!
Dress warmly.
Be a good sport. Have fun.
Last week, a good friend of mine, aged 14, was diagnosed with leukemia. It's hard to know what to think or say when you get that kind of news. The emotional stress was compounded by the fact that we share many mutual friends. I think we did a lot of dumping on each other! Praise God, the young man has now been released from the hospital. You can continue to pray for him however, that he would keep responding well to his treatment, and that his exposure to other illnesses would be limited.
Ok, now it's time to talk about snow. Obviously, it's been snowing here, and I have a prime place to watch everybody get into trouble. You see, no one seems to know how to drive in it. I live across the street from a steep hill. Every time it snows, very few people seem to be able to get up it. Here are some driving rules passed down from experienced drivers. (I.E. my dad!)
Driving Instructions
If you're going up a hill, maintain your speed gently. If you start to slide, that is not a reason to jam on the brakes. Just keep going slowly and carefully and it should work.
If you're going down, try going in neutral.
When you come to a stop, any stop, if it's clear, don't come to a complete stop. You're more likely to slide if you accelerate from a full stop.
You can drive in other people's tracks. It has the advantage of not having to plow through snow, but it is more slippy, so be careful!
Don't panic. Drive slow, drive safe.
Walking Instructions
Always be extra careful when taking an un-trained dog on a walk in his first real snow. He'll want to pull you quite a bit faster than is safe.
When walking up a hill, don't walk flatfooted. Use your toes, sometimes with a little force, to dig steps. It takes more energy, but it is safer!
When walking down, well, I would recommend a sled! But if you don't have one, or it's not feasible for you, walk slow, and use your heels in the same way that you use your toes when going up. Look for the flat spots.
When walking anywhere, don't walk in the previously trodden path, (unless you happen to know there's a ditch elsewhere) Someone else's footprints or tire tracks are usually even icier than walking in fresh snow.
Playing Instructions
Follow walking instructions.
Stay well away from traveled roads. Don't sled on hills ending in a ditch or traveled road, OR a creek! brr!
Don't pack your snowballs too hard, throw them too hard, or aim ice balls at a face.
When belly flopping onto a sled, go in low. Don't hit with your knees first. It hurts!
Never knock over someone else's creation unless you ask first.
Try to make the perfect snow angel, with no grass showing! I dare you!
Dress warmly.
Be a good sport. Have fun.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Reviewing 2011
I have to say, this last year was one of many ups and downs for me.
I began the year as one of the most ultra-depressed persons that you have ever seen. Nearly six straight months of doing absolutely, positively nothing, every day, all day will do that for you. And I'm not exaggerating. I still get the willies when I think of the scathing, horrible letter I nearly sent to one of my good friends full of awful sweeping, usually false, statements about everything and everyone. I must say I am thankful I didn't send that letter! Early 2011 was filled with a time of listening to Satan's lies and deceptions.
This is not to say I didn't have plans! College, a job, working in ministry; it was all there. But, as the year went on, I gradually discovered that these plans were a large part of the problem. I absolutely refused to listen to what God wanted me to be doing. Hence the misery and depression. Amazingly, when I gave up my plans, God gave me His peace that passes all understanding. I have to say, it was and is one of the most wonderful things that has ever happened to me. If you aren't at peace with God, get there! (You can read more about my early year here at: http://servantofjoy.blogspot.com/2011/03/stories-of-my-life-peace-and-pieces.html)
Over the summer and fall, I had many opportunities to observe and ponder some godly Christians who have and are in my life. I am so blessed to know so many people. You can read about some of them in my Letters of Gratitude, beginning with: http://servantofjoy.blogspot.com/2011/10/letters-of-gratitude.html
Also in the summer, fall, and winter, I had the thrilling experience of observing my big brother become involved in a courtship. He is now engaged. You can read about it on my previous post.
Some specific abstract highlights from the year:
I've already mentioned God's wonderful peace.
Something I've been thinking about lately is the freedom to like and love others while disagreeing.
Another thing He's shown me this year is His un-ending faithfulness, mercy, and loyalty to me as "His child the Sinner" (my nickname for myself! :D)
I am so excited about everything He has in store for me this coming year. "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
I began the year as one of the most ultra-depressed persons that you have ever seen. Nearly six straight months of doing absolutely, positively nothing, every day, all day will do that for you. And I'm not exaggerating. I still get the willies when I think of the scathing, horrible letter I nearly sent to one of my good friends full of awful sweeping, usually false, statements about everything and everyone. I must say I am thankful I didn't send that letter! Early 2011 was filled with a time of listening to Satan's lies and deceptions.
This is not to say I didn't have plans! College, a job, working in ministry; it was all there. But, as the year went on, I gradually discovered that these plans were a large part of the problem. I absolutely refused to listen to what God wanted me to be doing. Hence the misery and depression. Amazingly, when I gave up my plans, God gave me His peace that passes all understanding. I have to say, it was and is one of the most wonderful things that has ever happened to me. If you aren't at peace with God, get there! (You can read more about my early year here at: http://servantofjoy.blogspot.com/2011/03/stories-of-my-life-peace-and-pieces.html)
Over the summer and fall, I had many opportunities to observe and ponder some godly Christians who have and are in my life. I am so blessed to know so many people. You can read about some of them in my Letters of Gratitude, beginning with: http://servantofjoy.blogspot.com/2011/10/letters-of-gratitude.html
Also in the summer, fall, and winter, I had the thrilling experience of observing my big brother become involved in a courtship. He is now engaged. You can read about it on my previous post.
Some specific abstract highlights from the year:
I've already mentioned God's wonderful peace.
Something I've been thinking about lately is the freedom to like and love others while disagreeing.
Another thing He's shown me this year is His un-ending faithfulness, mercy, and loyalty to me as "His child the Sinner" (my nickname for myself! :D)
I am so excited about everything He has in store for me this coming year. "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace." Numbers 6:24-26 (KJV)
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