Book Review

If you haven't already read the book- might I recommend "The Shack" by William Paul Young. it is out in paperback now and available everywhere. It truly is one of the most moving and inspirational books that I have ever read. An easy and entertaining read, it is less than 300 pages of insightful and thought provoking pros. Anyone who has lost a child may truly have a difficult time (God bless you) with the reading but it is still worth it. I believe that the good Lord puts situations, people, (blogs:-) ), and even books out there to remind us to come to Him for all our needs. I am still walking on a cloud after reading it and am inspired to pursue His word and His plan for me more and more every day. "In this world NOT of this world" If you immediately open to page 100 (how easy is that to remember) and read to about 102, you will have a deeper understanding of Jesus in those simple passages (I hope:-) I had to share it with our Bible study class and ended up buying two more copies to give away. Pastor Mary had read it about the same time that I had and was also moved. She is now thinking of creating a bible study surrounding the read. I think it would be REALLY cool to have Mr. Young speak at our church- who knows!!! It was an Ah ha book for me and I hope for you too! Enjoy!!

A bit of a quandry

So I was at WW last night- gained .2 pounds...UGH! So, first thing that I did when I sat down to wait for the meeting to start was say a prayer..."Please Lord, be with me as I struggle through this next week of weight loss....." I NEVER struggle (d) through my alcoholic recovery! I truly put my faith in the good Lord above... Been almost 15 years now. I NEVER-EVER struggled with my smoking cessation- NEVER! He said quit one night and I got up the next morning and said, "okay God, I'm ready....what now?" and NEVER touched another cigarette and NEVER had a withdrawal symptom or desire to ever do it again: As if I had NEVER smoked! I put myself in the Lord's hands. So, when did I stop believing that He is in control? When did I stop "Let Go and Let God"? People do this weight loss thing all the time, they do! What people DON'T do is get up one morning and stop smoking three packs of cigarettes a day after 22 years. They also DON'T up and stop drinking after almost 10 years of uncontrolled binge drinking and NEVER look back! He was there for both of these occasions- He is there each and every day as I haven't ONE THOUGHT about picking up a smoke or drinking myself numb to chase away the hardship of the day. I think I know how to ASK! I don't know how to accept help for this healthy living! Why?? Why am I so lazy about planning, exercising, waiting....asking for help????? There is my struggle and I guess FERVENT prayers will be on the menu for the week (s). Just my thoughts this morning....

Our 12th Anniversary October 12, 2008

Hold onto me, and I will hold on to you through anything and everything life brings our way.

Bring me your worries and I'll listen with my heart.

Tell me what you need, and I'll do my best to give it to you.

Love Me even when it isn't easy, and I promise to do the same for you...

After all, isn't that what love, True Love, is all about?

Happy Anniversary.

Love Rick

To Brighten your day!

Nothing better to do but add this awesome commercial from the 70s. Does anyone else remember this? Through the years the song has stuck with me. When I feel low I click on it for a laugh. Enjoy!