So once again it snowed here on Friday, February 4th. I had to wear rubber boots in order to walk over to the church to work because the snow was too deep for my tennis shoes. Anyway, I worked for a little over three hours on Friday, and came home to work on completing registration for online school. I was not able to get a pell grant but I was approved for student financial aid. The semester starts on March 2, 2011 and I heard from my admin today and he said he would have my schedule for me in the next couple days. While I am very excited because God worked it out for me to go to school, I'm also a little scared that I won't be able to handle it.
However, I know it will all be okay. I truly am excited about getting my accounting degree! This is the beginning to a new life where financially after school we will be much better off. We are still looking at selling my car since I will be attending online. There could be some issues with us not having a second vehicle but for the short run, it would truly be better.
While being a dog trainer is something I still want to do, I'm going to use most of my time for the accounting degree and trying to get it finished as quickly and monetarily possible. I'm reading up and watching some dog training videos and plan to practice on my dogs.
That's the plan for now any ways! Everyone have a blessed day and week!
L
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Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
A Destructive Streak
If you read my blogs, I shared about my eating disorder and some of my trigger foods. Because of the gastric bypass sugar is a no no, carbonation is suppose to be a no no, drinking through a straw is also one of those things I'm not suppose to do. Also since the surgery, I have developed a few things that I am allergic to like chocolate, milk, ranch dressing in large quantities, queso, and I have problems with digesting lettuce.
So there are times when I know what I am eating is going to make me sick. So why do I do it? I usually reason it out with this statement, "I haven't had it in a long time and I need it." It is true to a point. Sometimes I just want the taste again. I love salads. I like to eat cereal. Yesterday I made brownies and I've eaten them twice.
I know emotions effect this a lot, so I try to figure out what exactly it is that drives me to do this. I'm not lonely. I have a wonderful marriage. We have financial difficulties, but then who doesn't these days. I think a big problem I have right now is trying to figure out what, where and when. Finding a job is stressing the situation as well. I want to go back to school, but they are requiring pre-algebra and I'm sure it is necessary, but I would like to start working towards my degree as well. Maybe teaching is not the degree I need to go after? I just not sure. So I think really that is the issue. I want to use the things I love to make a living, but then I think about that in the long run and wonder how long will the world need an animal trainer or dog trainer, and does any one still read books, fiction.?
I know that I need to start journaling again. I haven't in almost two months at least not on a consistent basis and maybe that will help me. I talk to God constantly and know that He is there providing for me and my needs.
Have a God Filled Day!
Love, L
So there are times when I know what I am eating is going to make me sick. So why do I do it? I usually reason it out with this statement, "I haven't had it in a long time and I need it." It is true to a point. Sometimes I just want the taste again. I love salads. I like to eat cereal. Yesterday I made brownies and I've eaten them twice.
I know emotions effect this a lot, so I try to figure out what exactly it is that drives me to do this. I'm not lonely. I have a wonderful marriage. We have financial difficulties, but then who doesn't these days. I think a big problem I have right now is trying to figure out what, where and when. Finding a job is stressing the situation as well. I want to go back to school, but they are requiring pre-algebra and I'm sure it is necessary, but I would like to start working towards my degree as well. Maybe teaching is not the degree I need to go after? I just not sure. So I think really that is the issue. I want to use the things I love to make a living, but then I think about that in the long run and wonder how long will the world need an animal trainer or dog trainer, and does any one still read books, fiction.?
I know that I need to start journaling again. I haven't in almost two months at least not on a consistent basis and maybe that will help me. I talk to God constantly and know that He is there providing for me and my needs.
Have a God Filled Day!
Love, L
Monday, December 27, 2010
My Thoughts after Christmas!
A Family Christmas
We had a wonderful couple of days of Christmas celebrating. We spent Christmas Eve in Denton with my mom and it was perfect! There was about 21 of us. We had a good time, and even though it was raining and cold, we stayed dry and warm. There was lots of love in the room. (Found out today that there will be a new baby in this family next year)
We spent Christmas day at my mother in laws and a good time was had by all I think. I think the final count was some where around 54 1/3 (there should be a new baby in this family next Christmas, too), but not everyone was there.
There was plenty of food at both places and life was good. We were the first ones to my mother in laws, and the second or third to arrive at my mom's. My niece Misty, was there for the day from the halfway house where she is finishing up her rehab. I am so very proud of her. She is turning her life around and is serious about not messing up. I love her a bunch.
Thoughts of the Future
Norman and I have been praying about what direction God wants us to go and what we need to do. We have talked of moving to Gunter, TX and living and working on the ranch there with my family, sisters and mom to be specific. We are still waiting for confirmation of that, and as I've been praying today and reading different things that have come by way of email and blogs that I follow, I'm not sure that is going to be right for us. Although it would help in lots of ways, just not feeling a 100% about it. I know that all will be revealed when the time comes.
What else does the future hold? No one really knows. We are not promised our next breath, so how can we really know what God has in store. We know only that He will never forsake us and that He is always with us, even when we are places that we shouldn't be. But that is a post for my other blog.
My dreams of dogs and being a published writer, well I don't know if this is the year or not. Have I given up on those dreams, definitely not, but just waiting for the right sign that I need to pursue one or the other or both. My teaching degree? Well I'm still working on that as well.
Is there anything that I know for sure will happen this next year, yes, I will continue to strive to be the best Christian I can be, finish my recovery steps, study, go to school, and do my best as a mother and a wife. Is there anything else I want to happen? Well yes, I would like to find a better place to live, but if it takes a while, I will survive.
May you all have a great week! God Bless!
We had a wonderful couple of days of Christmas celebrating. We spent Christmas Eve in Denton with my mom and it was perfect! There was about 21 of us. We had a good time, and even though it was raining and cold, we stayed dry and warm. There was lots of love in the room. (Found out today that there will be a new baby in this family next year)
We spent Christmas day at my mother in laws and a good time was had by all I think. I think the final count was some where around 54 1/3 (there should be a new baby in this family next Christmas, too), but not everyone was there.
There was plenty of food at both places and life was good. We were the first ones to my mother in laws, and the second or third to arrive at my mom's. My niece Misty, was there for the day from the halfway house where she is finishing up her rehab. I am so very proud of her. She is turning her life around and is serious about not messing up. I love her a bunch.
Thoughts of the Future
Norman and I have been praying about what direction God wants us to go and what we need to do. We have talked of moving to Gunter, TX and living and working on the ranch there with my family, sisters and mom to be specific. We are still waiting for confirmation of that, and as I've been praying today and reading different things that have come by way of email and blogs that I follow, I'm not sure that is going to be right for us. Although it would help in lots of ways, just not feeling a 100% about it. I know that all will be revealed when the time comes.
What else does the future hold? No one really knows. We are not promised our next breath, so how can we really know what God has in store. We know only that He will never forsake us and that He is always with us, even when we are places that we shouldn't be. But that is a post for my other blog.
My dreams of dogs and being a published writer, well I don't know if this is the year or not. Have I given up on those dreams, definitely not, but just waiting for the right sign that I need to pursue one or the other or both. My teaching degree? Well I'm still working on that as well.
Is there anything that I know for sure will happen this next year, yes, I will continue to strive to be the best Christian I can be, finish my recovery steps, study, go to school, and do my best as a mother and a wife. Is there anything else I want to happen? Well yes, I would like to find a better place to live, but if it takes a while, I will survive.
May you all have a great week! God Bless!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
A Couple of Thoughts I wanted to Share
First Thought
My Mom was down here this last week and I got to visit and have coffee with her. I really miss that! Hopefully in the next year I will be where I can do that on a regular basis. My Mom, Julia or Jude, as she has been known most of her life, stayed with my daughter Caity. That is my daughter's nickname. Her full name is Lauren Brianna Caitlyn Shipley Woods. She will get upset when she reads this because if i call her Caitlyn, she will tell me that is not her name, but it is because that is what I had put on her birth certificate.
Okay so I went off on a tangent, but I'm back. Anyway, we are going to Denton on Christmas Eve to be with my family. We drew names this year between the adults except for my mom. That way, we buy for one person, plus our kids, and then of course my mom. I wasn't sure I like the idea at first, but it works good and thank God because we cannot afford to buy gifts for everyone nor do I have time to make gifts for everyone, although I am trying, and I don't have to feel guilty for not being able to get family gifts.
I'm have been married for almost five years and I'm not sure what the Christmas present program is at my in laws. We have been trying to buy for my Mother in law and Step Father in law, and then we were buying for his siblings, and his kids. That was not possible last year, nor will it be this year. Parents are bought for no matter what because without them, there would be no us. So I am trying to decide what to get our parents. I have a few thought, but have not fully decided. I still have a couple of weeks, right????
Second Thought
My favorite things in life are animals, writing, and teaching. My goal for this coming year is to do all of that and I think it is definitely foreseeable. My sister, Ann or Julia, or I use to call her Sissy, but she made me stop after I started to school, is about to see her dream come true. You can read about it at http://www.rememberwhenranch.com/. She has a place for Norman and I if we want it. I do without a doubt. We will have a house of our own, and work if we want it. I know this is a good step for us. We will have to move to Gunter, Texas, but I will be close to my Mom, and a lot closer to my daughter and son in law who are moving to Keller or that general area. Although my husband has said he will move, I feel like he is holding back. We love each other and I just want us to be happy, not stressed over money or work. He can work on the ranch there or he can continue to do siding if he wants. But it would be a place where we don't have to worry about paying rent, or utilities or buying groceries or having gas money. I have been praying for God to show us the direction we need to go, and I think this is it. Now I need to pray that He will show my husband as well. God Bless you all
My Mom was down here this last week and I got to visit and have coffee with her. I really miss that! Hopefully in the next year I will be where I can do that on a regular basis. My Mom, Julia or Jude, as she has been known most of her life, stayed with my daughter Caity. That is my daughter's nickname. Her full name is Lauren Brianna Caitlyn Shipley Woods. She will get upset when she reads this because if i call her Caitlyn, she will tell me that is not her name, but it is because that is what I had put on her birth certificate.
Okay so I went off on a tangent, but I'm back. Anyway, we are going to Denton on Christmas Eve to be with my family. We drew names this year between the adults except for my mom. That way, we buy for one person, plus our kids, and then of course my mom. I wasn't sure I like the idea at first, but it works good and thank God because we cannot afford to buy gifts for everyone nor do I have time to make gifts for everyone, although I am trying, and I don't have to feel guilty for not being able to get family gifts.
I'm have been married for almost five years and I'm not sure what the Christmas present program is at my in laws. We have been trying to buy for my Mother in law and Step Father in law, and then we were buying for his siblings, and his kids. That was not possible last year, nor will it be this year. Parents are bought for no matter what because without them, there would be no us. So I am trying to decide what to get our parents. I have a few thought, but have not fully decided. I still have a couple of weeks, right????
Second Thought
My favorite things in life are animals, writing, and teaching. My goal for this coming year is to do all of that and I think it is definitely foreseeable. My sister, Ann or Julia, or I use to call her Sissy, but she made me stop after I started to school, is about to see her dream come true. You can read about it at http://www.rememberwhenranch.com/. She has a place for Norman and I if we want it. I do without a doubt. We will have a house of our own, and work if we want it. I know this is a good step for us. We will have to move to Gunter, Texas, but I will be close to my Mom, and a lot closer to my daughter and son in law who are moving to Keller or that general area. Although my husband has said he will move, I feel like he is holding back. We love each other and I just want us to be happy, not stressed over money or work. He can work on the ranch there or he can continue to do siding if he wants. But it would be a place where we don't have to worry about paying rent, or utilities or buying groceries or having gas money. I have been praying for God to show us the direction we need to go, and I think this is it. Now I need to pray that He will show my husband as well. God Bless you all
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Dixie Dog Treats Recipe Book
Hey everyone, Just want to make another post about the recipe book that is for sale to make your dog treats. There is nothing harmful in them and they make great training tools.
You can make mini muffins or you can make biscuit type treats either one. The information is in the download pdf document on how to do both, plus a couple of extras. I've been making mini muffins the last month or two and on Sunday made 68 mini muffins.
I use them at night to put them in their crates. Usually all I need to say is "Biscuits" and they will both go to their crates and wait. The big dog, Sioux, goes to her bed and waits. It's all good!
The cost of the book is $5.95 and you can pay with credit card or your pay pal account or your debit card if it has a MasterCard or Visa logo. I have a few customers whose dogs absolutely love them.
This is a great and easy way to give your dog something special, and you don't have to go pay mega bucks for dog biscuits at the store. Give your dog the present that will keep on giving! Buy the recipe book today!
Click below!
I use them at night to put them in their crates. Usually all I need to say is "Biscuits" and they will both go to their crates and wait. The big dog, Sioux, goes to her bed and waits. It's all good!
The cost of the book is $5.95 and you can pay with credit card or your pay pal account or your debit card if it has a MasterCard or Visa logo. I have a few customers whose dogs absolutely love them.
Click below!
Friday, November 26, 2010
Feels Like Winter!
Okay so on Wednesday I was wearing shorts and flip flops and walking around outside. Drove to the store with the windows down and the sun was heavenly. Yesterday I carried a coat to my Mom's and wore it home. Heat is on, and all the ceiling fans are off. Two of the three dogs are wearing their sweaters. The big dog needs a pony blanket, because they don't make dog sweaters for dogs that weigh 120pounds and stand six foot tall on their hind legs.
Anyway, I have mini muffins in the oven for the dogs all though they smell so good, i might eat one. ( It's oats and honey flavored) Okay get a grip! It is people food, not dog food. Okay, so we drew names yesterday for Christmas at my mom's. We did couples and i got my niece and her boyfriend. I'm not sure what we are going to do for them yet, but I have a couple of thoughts.
Every time I think about Christmas, or anything like that, I have heart palpitations... No it's just that I want to do so much and money is tight, and I don't have any place to put a Christmas tree where we live. I was really hoping that God would provide us with a new place to live big enough I could put up a tree and decorate, but maybe next year.
Thanksgiving was great yesterday! Ate too much! Just normal for a holiday. Looking forward to Christmas Eve with my family and Christmas Day with Norman's family. Of course if someone wants to send me on a cruise to the Virgin Islands I won't complain. Soaking up sun on the beach with temperatures in the 70's and 80's sounds so good today! But I would miss everyone.
Don't forget your dogs for Christmas this year! Go to http://dixiedogtreatsntraining.com The What's new Page has a link to purchase my dog treat recipe book. Your dogs will love you forever!.. It's not very expensive!!! Please share the link and page with your friends.
May you all be blessed abundantly in whatever you seek! Have a God Filled Day! Love, L
Anyway, I have mini muffins in the oven for the dogs all though they smell so good, i might eat one. ( It's oats and honey flavored) Okay get a grip! It is people food, not dog food. Okay, so we drew names yesterday for Christmas at my mom's. We did couples and i got my niece and her boyfriend. I'm not sure what we are going to do for them yet, but I have a couple of thoughts.
Every time I think about Christmas, or anything like that, I have heart palpitations... No it's just that I want to do so much and money is tight, and I don't have any place to put a Christmas tree where we live. I was really hoping that God would provide us with a new place to live big enough I could put up a tree and decorate, but maybe next year.
Thanksgiving was great yesterday! Ate too much! Just normal for a holiday. Looking forward to Christmas Eve with my family and Christmas Day with Norman's family. Of course if someone wants to send me on a cruise to the Virgin Islands I won't complain. Soaking up sun on the beach with temperatures in the 70's and 80's sounds so good today! But I would miss everyone.
Don't forget your dogs for Christmas this year! Go to http://dixiedogtreatsntraining.com The What's new Page has a link to purchase my dog treat recipe book. Your dogs will love you forever!.. It's not very expensive!!! Please share the link and page with your friends.
May you all be blessed abundantly in whatever you seek! Have a God Filled Day! Love, L
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
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.....
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Have You Ever Wondered Where Your Life Has Gone?
Okay so its not like my life has ended, but it just seems like it has all been a blur, especially the last 7 years. I mean we moved, my life changed dramatically when I had gastric bypass, I met and fell in love and got married, and things got complicated. Complicated is not bad, just hard to handle sometimes. I love my husband and would not change the last 4 years for anything. He filled a place that had been empty all my life. My daughter grew up, fell in love and got married. I quit a job with an industry I had been in for 23 years, and I don't miss the job, I miss the people. My parents moved to Denton, I lost my grandmother, a home, and all my dogs. Do I have any regrets? No not really, just wish that I had done more in the last 15 or 23 years than I did. I think if I had thought it possible, I would have had a gastric bypass when they first came up with the surgery. I would have traveled more, been better with my money, and maybe made a few decisions differently. However, if that had changed the people I have met, then maybe I don't really want that after all. It is true, that people come in and out of your life for a reason. Some are there just for the moment, others are there for the long haul. But all of them leave you with some little tidbit of information, or a feeling or a memory, or a thought that makes you smile, or makes you cry. What do I want to do with the rest of my life? Well that is another post and another day. May God Bless you all. L
Friday, June 12, 2009
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
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