Friends Family and misc.

After hosting what I thought was a fun party. I started thinking about friends and friendships. I must say I think I have the nicest friends I have ever had in my life. Back in my younger years I didn't make the best choices in life or friendships.

I clung to friends (who really were not friends) and I did things I clearly knew were wrong because I was afraid if I didn't these people wouldn't be my friends. I didn't really have anyone telling me that I could find other friends. And I was to scared and needy to try. I thought I needed those people even though they weren't doing me any good.
Thankfully I manged to crawl out of the bad life and get on with a new life. I did find new friends, good friends people who actually cared about me. Of course now it is clear to see God's hand all over it but I didn't know that back then.

Now the Lord blesses me over and over (and of course I don't really deserve it which makes his love even more wonderful) I have a really great husband , I have 3 good kids, and I have been blessed with many good friends. The baggage of the past fades and the memories don't bring as much anger or sadness as they once did. I try to concentrate on the new life the Lord has provided. Unfortunatly I am not always successful. Sometimes the smallest thing will just bring out knee jerk reactions from my past. Not a pretty sight when It happens.

My youngest sister could use ongoing prayers. If I thought I had some bad friends and a mixed up life my sister wins the prize hands down. Her unending saga has been going on for over 30 years and unless God himself changes her I doubt her circumstances will change. I can't tell you how hard it is to watch a sinking ship, you offer to throw the life ring or send the resuce boat but there is always a reason why she claims that won't work. Nothing left to do but watch the ship sink knowing that she is going under. The rest of us are left to wonder are we being mean , or cruel to end the bailouts. She doesn't really want our advice or opinions, so we are left to watch
the destruction. No fun for anyone that is for sure. So the prayers continue that her mind will be cleared and she will somehow straighten out her life at this late age. Things have only gotten worse since my mother died because my mom always bailed her out and always stood up for her no matter what she did. I think she feels none of us are on her side and she lost the only person who was. Not true of course as we are on her side, we just can't continue to support her poor choices. A good example of love the sinner hate the sin. We all still love this sister but we have decided not to bail her out of her messes.

Oscar Party fun.

Here is some of the snacks that I served today.

Oscar Party Sponsered by True North

I hosted my first House Party. House is party is a company who asks for people to be party hosts to promote their clients products. You don't buy or sell anything but the Client provides you with a party pack so your guests can see the product you are trying to promote.
It's a fun excuse to have a party and it gives some product exposure to the sponser.

The weather didn't cooperate today and several of my friends didn't come because they live across town. One had a sick daughter and one had a sick dog. But several friends did make it and we had a good time.

I think I would do it again depending on the product.

I will make an attempt to download a few pictures from the party so we shall see.

I am slow to catch on

Still trying to get this blog thing going. There is some confusion as to how to reply and how do I get any messages people send to me. My 13 year old son has been busy with lots of home work so I have to wait until he has some free time to help me get this all going. He is very good at figuring out all this tech stuff.

Paul went with me yesterday (he is so sweet)so we could both meet with the ear surgeon. I have had progressive hearing loss in both ears but far worse in the left. After having several tests done it looks like my hearing loss is the kind that can be fixed with surgery. The risk for complications is about 1 or 2 % which is small unless you are one of the 1 or2 % that it happens to.
We decided that we liked the doctor and it is worth the risk. My lack of hearing has been more frustrating than I have let on. We are just waiting for the hospital to call and set up a date. I will have to take it easy for a week or two but other than that sounds like I can expect a full recovery. The docotr thinks since I have very small ear canals that instead of going through the ear like they do in most cases that they will have to make a little incision behind my ear to get in and make the repair. He siad this is not a big deal and not to worry about it.

Coupon Crazy

In one of my online groups I belong to we had did superbowl squares. You didn't have to pay to get a square instead you agree to send out an envelope with coupons and or other small goodies to the 4 winners. I won the 4th quarter and the envelopes have been coming daily. I have received about 50 cards so far. I have mountains of coupons. It is like christmas around here.
Only a die hard coupon Quessn like myself could understand.

Well I guess I will take the plunge.

when I first heard about Blogs I thought why would someone want to do that.
After subscribing to and reading a few of my friends blogs I think I understand.
So here goes I guess I will give it a try.

I am not sure how interesting my life is and writing is not always my strong suit but maybe it will grow on me.

Nothing much going on today except one sick child who I am taking in for a strep test in just a little bit. I thought we were all done with the sickness. One can always hope.

Beautiful bright sunny day today and that always lifts my spirits. Even when it is the coldest days if I can just have some sunshine I feel better. In the winter I love taking a nap near a window where the sun can come down on my face. I will take heat over cold anytime. (unless you are talking about the fire of hell )

DH and I saw Austraila last night at the local Penn theater. It was a good movie (long) but interesting. It did take a ways into the movie before I really understood all of what was going on. Once I got past that I really enjoyed it.