Your Dreams

I am a Facebook user and over the last week or so there have been some people who have posted a status similar to "Never give up or walk away from a dream that you can't go a day without thinking about."  Do dreams have deadlines?  Only if we set them up to have one.  There are five things or dreams I still want to accomplish before I leave this world:

1) To have a place for my husband and I to call our own and grow old together.

2) To be a published author.

3) To train dogs to help people whether that is as therapy dogs, or service dogs of some kind like for the hearing impaired, or just as a companion.

4) To finish recovery and to help others through the process.

5) To be the best I can be for God, so that other people come to know Him as their Savior, and Lord.

I work on all five of these almost more than once a day or more than a daily basis if that is possible.  I know that I can accomplish my dreams and I will never give them up.  It is not for recognition, fame or fortune.  It is because it is something I feel strongly about.  There are just some things in this life that cause us or move us emotionally, physically and spiritually.  These are mine.  Just because it is taking longer than you wanted or planned does not mean you give it up.  We all experience setbacks.  Remember that God answers prayers and take cares of all our needs.  Remember it is in His time frame, not ours.  Maybe instead of giving up - it is time to examine your heart - Get it right with God.  Stop trying to "Fix" it or people.  Ask God to "fix" you or help you and then stand Firm in your Faith.

With all my love, I say these things.  I know that some of you are having a difficult time.  God gave me this yesterday and I knew I had to share it with everyone.  Have a God Filled Day!  Never Give Up.  God is there waiting for you to ask Him for whatever your needs are and to thank Him for being your Lord and Savior.  And if you haven't asked Him into your heart, maybe now is the time.
Love, L

Life of a Dog

Some days I wish life was as simple as that of one of my dogs. They sleep in a heated or cooled house depending on the season. They get breakfast & dinner served to them every day and are free to play as much as they want or as little as they want. They come and go as they please, fresh water, and a clean bed is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They have no laundry to do, no dishes to wash, no job to go to except one. There job on a daily basis is to bark at our neighbor I.W., the bloodhound at the yard in the back, the black/white cat that belongs to the neighbors across the street, and every large truck and siren in the town and that travels our street, oh and the red dog that just travels the neighborhood. As for as sisters go, they don't mind sharing their toys, and they like to play, but they will not and do not like to share their snacks or the attention that mom and dad give them. They love us unconditionally, and we love them. I can't imagine my life without one of them. Dixie, my cockerbeagle will be 10 in February. George, my not so miniature schnauzer will be 5 in August, and Sioux, my baby will be 4 in June. They are so excited to see us when we get home in the evenings or even after we have just run errands. They eagerly meet us at the door and want immediate attention. So for those of you who know me and my dogs, you know what I would and wouldn't do for them. They are and forever will be my babies. Here are pictures taken this week. Enjoy! Take care of your pets! They love you when no one else does.....

Typical Monday

Its a typical Monday morning, chilly, damp and I don't want to work outside today.. But I will if we go. We are close to finishing this job and I really hope we make enough to catch things up and have enough for a little Christmas. If not, I'm sure God will take care of our needs. I miss my family, my friends, and my socializing outside of family with co-workers and clients. I don't miss the clients enough to want to go back to corporate America, but I do miss it.

We made both church services yesterday. I really like the church and the people. I can feel God at work there, and sometimes it is hard not to cry during singing and invitation. I know that is God working in my life. I know God has something wonderful planned for me and Norman. I just wish He would let us know what it is.

Hope you all have a wonderful, God blessed day! Wishing each and everyone of you a very Merry Christmas!

Bible Verse: 1 Peter 1:16

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

Announcement New Blog Created 6/12/09

Hi there everyone, I created a new blog today. Please go make a visit to the blog. It is http://beagledowns.blogspot.com Leave a comment on what you think. Also go check out my sister's website www.rememberwhenranch.com and my niece's webpage www.randmministries.info. If you feel strongly about what they are doing, make a donation. It is tax deductible. Later gators! L