Sunday's are Rough

Apparently, I have a LOT on my mind! 4 posts in less than 24 hours! I am sure that will slow down once I have my head emptied out!

Sunday's are rough on me. It is the day that I cry all day long. My heart is heavy and my spirit is weak. I guess because of my religious beliefs or upbringing, on Sunday's my emotions are more open and vulnerable and they have apparently chosen Sunday's as a day of mourning..... I mourn my son and grandson (for anyone that does not know, my son has not talked to me in years) .... I mourn my grandmother and grandfather..... and if I truly choose to let go, I am sad over each and every wrong decision and wrong turn that I have made in my life....

It seems that my body would also give me another day.... a day of hope and joy..... Maybe it is up to me to find and create that day... maybe THAT can be my New Year's Resolution..... to create a day in my life to remember the good times and the things that I have done right and to celebrate the joy that is deep in my heart and the love that is in my soul. I know that joy and love are there, I just can't seem to find it on Sunday's.

So..... let's see..... a day of hope...... Monday's I work both jobs... no time there..... Tuesdays..... Tuesday's might be good because Kris is home..... but.... this needs to be about me, not couple or family..... Wednesday's is my late day at job one..... Thursday's..... hmmmm the day just before crunch time in my schedule.... that might work..... Friday's...... work both jobs.... Saturday's...... terribly exhausted.... I guess it is THURSDAY!

Thursday will be the day that I focus on the good in my life.... The fact that I actually have not just one but two jobs during this tough economic time in our country! The fact that 2 of my 3 children love and even cherish me.... the fact that the same man has tolerated and loved me for over 25 years.... the fact that I now have all 3 of my brothers talking to me and not because they are being forced to.... even the fact that I have 2 dogs that remind me how comical and simple life can be!

GET OFF HER!

Okay.... so..... We have 2 dogs...... Jordan is a Cocker Spaniel that thinks he is a red blooded male teen and Lady who is a Border Collie that is a protective and proper lady that is the ruler of the house.....

She is in heat.... and.... we have not had the money to get him fixed. So.... you can only imagine what is going on in our home right now! Fortunately, she is deaf. I say fortunately, because she is not being forced to hear what we are hearing CONSTANTLY right now!!! That is him whining and begging and panting! It has become quite obnoxious and irritating and we are pretty fed up, which means it should be over soon! I don't know where he gets the energy to chase her round the clock right now! (He LITERALLY had me awake most of the night last night!) She will have nothing to do with him and the poor boy just keeps trying and gets his ears snapped up quite often!

We are all divided on how to handle this. Heidi keeps giving Lady the thumbs up when she snarls or snaps at him. I just keep separating them, thinking that if he is away from her he will chill, and Kris keeps counseling Jordan on how to do it right! (and celebrating when he does!) It makes me wonder if this is how our lives are.... Heidi the encourager of womankind..... Robin the mediator..... Kris the instructor.....

Yes, yes, I know that there are opinionated people out there that feel it is wrong to not already have them fixed, but, if you only knew how much money we have paid in Jordan's vet bills in the last year for oddball injury and illness, you would understand! So, don't even think about harassing me on it or I will take a cue from Lady and bite your ear!

What a Great Country I Live In!

This day, this week, I find myself grateful for the country that I was born into. What a wonderful blessing it is to not only have the option of choice when it comes to our elected officials, but, to be able to voice an opinion, openly, in a blog or on the streets if we wish, as to whether or not we agree with others opinions or actions! I do not have to be concerned with the same concerns of those in other countries, that I would be hunted down and shot or persecuted for my personal opinions or beliefs when it comes to my elected officials and their decisions or my religious beliefs or whether or not I feel like wearing a decent outfit that day! I have the FREEDOM to make decisions, support (or not support) those in leadership governing me and my life, and even to run naked in the streets! (yes, I am fully aware that particular decision would probably cause me to be arrested and sent to a mental hospital, but, my point is, that I could do it if I wanted and would not be persecuted or killed for making that decision!)

I am very grateful, on this day, for the democratic process, and, in case anyone was wondering, no, my vote was not the "winning" vote, however, I am proud to be an American today, and am truly looking forward to the next few years of change, hope and optimism. It is with this deep sense of freedom that my thoughts and heart rings out with the thought of

"GOD BLESS AMERICA!"

It is also at this time that I can't help but wonder, what would my beloved Grandmother be thinking right about now if she was here? She was very much a strong, southern woman with strong, southern values and opinions. As much as I know that she would like our new President as a man, how would she feel about him as HER President?

Hello to All

Okay, so, I do not know why I decided to begin a blog, but, I do enjoy reading others blogs and really enjoy writing so, here ya' go! (Thanks Misty for the inspiration! I know that I will not ever come close to being as good as you, but, I will try!).
Right off the bat, I can only think of maybe 3 people that would bother reading my thoughts, but, you never know!
I plan to write at least weekly, so, set a date and come back often! I look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments and your inspiration for further writing ideas!
Thanks for stopping by, and, next time, BRING BROWNIES!