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How does the 9-5 day make a difference?

Surely I am not the only person who works 9-5, only to come home and begin that 24/7 job called "life"? I know we all work. I mean, you have bills to pay right? Actually, come to think of it, you'd like to eat now and then also huh? Well, that doesn't usually happen without having a job, a paycheck. This country is struggling with families who are struggling with less income than the outgoing bills & necessities. So, let’s talk about fulfillment. I began to think that a good, hard day’s work equaled the acceptable reasoning for all the "other" things I could have done: housewife, mother, community contributor. But instead, I have placed all of that second and third to the hopes and dreams of a company owned by someone else just being an employee. Over the last 12 years, I realized that when people said "stress kills", dang it: they were not kidding. I've had 13 major surgeries and truth be known, I blame the bottom line on the lifestyles we lead. Fast, faster, and now!

So, I started to research (biblically) and I just don't believe that the hard work I do is doing ANYTHING for the purpose of God. Was I blessed with 4 children and an amazing husband to never have time for them? Do you feel this way too? Why do we do things that don't honor God simply because we think we have to have a paycheck or because we feel devoted to the ones we work for? Am I alone in this? Comments please!!

Sleepless in Covington

Some people visibly cringe the moment they realize that "this night" there're in for a sleepless, merciless, dissection of minutes that define each bedtime hour! Now, my irresistible husband uses my physical presence as a security blanket, a "sexy, smooth, warm, curvaceous, tempting... so you can rest medicine" if you will. So when my moment of realization sets in, yes, I feel that twinge of guilt that accompanies my confession that on this night: you're on your own, sweet love! Not only am I wide-eyed awake, so are all of my 5 other personalities! But I'm reminded of a conversation I had once with a strange yet oddly surreal woman who once told me that when you find yourself awake when you're desperately seeking REM sleep, that this was the Holy Spirit calling on you as a Christian to pray for someone in need. Just think-when I'm up, those in need have 6 extra prayers at night! I'm only to happy to assist. You never know when I may be in the market for your prayers! God Bless...

Labor Day: A labor of love...

Every year, millions of people get to take a day off from the hustle and bustle that we call a "job". Today, I not only get to enjoy another day "off" but get to spend additional quality time with my husband, children, and friends. Take a moment to give thanks to God for this opportunity, as so many others are not so fortunate. Without a doubt, I am incredibly blessed beyond my worth!

Happy Anniversary, my love...

Twenty years is a long time to some people. So is eternity. I have been married to my husband/best friend for 20 years and until it's eternity, I won't feel as though it's been long enough. I love him passionately and cannot imagine any life without him in it. I can thank God for blessing me over and over again but God knew what he was doing when he provided me with such a wonderful friend, husband, lover, and partner. I'm not alone. Thank you Lord.

Good days and bad days...

People often ask me "How have you been doing?". Deep down, I really just want to say, "Still hurting, you?", but that wouldn't really be honest, would it? Some days, well, they're really good. My pain is always there but manageable. Other days, I'm reminded that I'm not the same as I was, different than I'll be tomorrow, and wishing I was unconscious today! It is hard on the people we care about because they try but are unable to truly understand. It is hard on those who rely on us because even though they try to be understanding we are needed. In the end, no one will wish I was better, than me.