Today in Sunday School the topic was rather interesting...I have decided that topics of the lesson vary depending on who is giving the lesson, but that's okay because I always try to find a purpose of the lesson.
Today the teacher was teaching about no judging others and their situations in life, meaning beggars. While I have been through enough of my own issues, I do my best not to judge others and what their situation in life may be.
While sitting there listening I thought about myself and what I do. I don't judge people because of their life circumstances because they are there for some reason. I do what I can for others when I can, but when it comes to those on the roadside I have a very difficult time doing something. Josh on the other hand gives random strangers on the side of the road rides to another state. I get so paranoid when he does that, but he feels its the right thing to do.
I hope that one day I will be able to be more open to helping others in these situations, but then again...Josh is a giant compared to me so if someone had any ill intentions toward him, once they saw him I'm pretty sure they would have second thoughts...
Although, I do give service in my own way, giving to another freely on the side of the road is a different circumstance in today's world...
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
Anyone that knows me really well knows I love a good surprise!
My latest surprise was last week that was actually started by my Step Mom Joni. She sent me an email reminding me that it was my dad's 60th birthday and that she would like to surprise him for his birthday with me showing up to his little party. Sooo...hehhehe....I called Josh to see what he thought about us going for the weekend. He thought it was a good idea, so I emailed Joni back to tell her we would be coming.
I made reservations at a motel down the road from my dads house because I am familiar with the surrounding, but Josh wasn't. So we were able to hang out at places that I liked before the surprise Saturday evening. In the meantime during the week I thought about a fun gift idea to give my dad...
I thought about an "Old Man Kit"..which was a walking cane with a bicycle bell on it. A block of wood with exercise instructions...Place block on the floor, walk around twice, check heart rate, relax....you have now just walked AROUND the block twice!!! I also included Bubba teeth for just in case, and stress relief ..bubble wrap!
During the day Josh and I went to A's Burgers for breakfast. Walked on the beach and pier then watch the activities of the Ocean Festival in San Clemente. I introduced Josh to Rainbow Sandals, which he loves! We had to have the sales guy go into the basement/back room to find a size to fit Josh! Then later in the day walked around a mall in Newport Beach.
Plans for the yacht club BBQ surprise were changed, so we took our time heading to the final destination which was at friend of my dad's house. We finally got the call that they were at the house, so we drove (and got lost) to the house. We met Joni and Bink in the front of the house. I pulled the cane out of the trunk and rang the bell....Joni & Bink LOVED it! We walked around the back of the house, I then started ringing the bell on the cane. As I walked around to the patio...my dad was TOTALLY surprised! His face was priceless! He asked if I was just in the neighborhood...YEAH RIGHT!!! Nope we came to surprise him! It was a blast to do that! I love being part of a good surprise, especially this one! I was happy that Josh and I could go and spend time with him for his birthday, which he thought I forgot about...HEHEHE...little did he know!!!
My latest surprise was last week that was actually started by my Step Mom Joni. She sent me an email reminding me that it was my dad's 60th birthday and that she would like to surprise him for his birthday with me showing up to his little party. Sooo...hehhehe....I called Josh to see what he thought about us going for the weekend. He thought it was a good idea, so I emailed Joni back to tell her we would be coming.
I made reservations at a motel down the road from my dads house because I am familiar with the surrounding, but Josh wasn't. So we were able to hang out at places that I liked before the surprise Saturday evening. In the meantime during the week I thought about a fun gift idea to give my dad...
I thought about an "Old Man Kit"..which was a walking cane with a bicycle bell on it. A block of wood with exercise instructions...Place block on the floor, walk around twice, check heart rate, relax....you have now just walked AROUND the block twice!!! I also included Bubba teeth for just in case, and stress relief ..bubble wrap!
During the day Josh and I went to A's Burgers for breakfast. Walked on the beach and pier then watch the activities of the Ocean Festival in San Clemente. I introduced Josh to Rainbow Sandals, which he loves! We had to have the sales guy go into the basement/back room to find a size to fit Josh! Then later in the day walked around a mall in Newport Beach.
Plans for the yacht club BBQ surprise were changed, so we took our time heading to the final destination which was at friend of my dad's house. We finally got the call that they were at the house, so we drove (and got lost) to the house. We met Joni and Bink in the front of the house. I pulled the cane out of the trunk and rang the bell....Joni & Bink LOVED it! We walked around the back of the house, I then started ringing the bell on the cane. As I walked around to the patio...my dad was TOTALLY surprised! His face was priceless! He asked if I was just in the neighborhood...YEAH RIGHT!!! Nope we came to surprise him! It was a blast to do that! I love being part of a good surprise, especially this one! I was happy that Josh and I could go and spend time with him for his birthday, which he thought I forgot about...HEHEHE...little did he know!!!
It's been Awhile...
Last night my mom and I were at the computer looking to make reservations for a motel in September...while showing her how to open another window, she asked me why I haven't posted a recent blog? My reply, "I've had so much on my mind since my last post, I can't decide really what to write about." Her reply...A laugh because she knows it's true!!! So here I am today, feeling a little guilty about not writing all my thoughts because isn't that what my blog is about?
So here goes...a HUGE thought that's been consuming me lately...
The past couple months have been incredibly busy and crazy. So much has been going on that I tend to get a little overwhelmed. I've been working on finishing my schooling, although I official graduated (Only 6 more weeks to go)! Then there has been the WEDDING!!! Oh... all I can focus on is getting it over with next week! Then I won't have to think about if we have everything ready and in place anymore. Thank goodness I am not a procrastinator, or nothing would be finished! We have only had little details to work on the past month!
This next weeks final agenda will be all about getting ourselves ready for wedding day. Hair, makeup, nails, clothes, etc are on my mind right now. I'm not to worried about myself, its my girls who I am stressed about right now! I keep telling both of them to play with ideas for their hair and makeup, but those play sessions has only happened once!!! I'm not sure what they have in mind yet. Whatever it is, it BETTER be good!!! ESPECIALLY BREEZY!!! Hint, Hint...
Getting Josh and Adam ready was no big deal. We just needed to find the right clothing. I threatened both of them to don't even think about cutting their hair within two weeks of the wedding. They both tend to get chop happy (especially Josh) and look like goof balls! I didn't want to look back at pictures with them looking like dorks! hahaha Speaking of goof ball...Adam went and got his ears pierced (The earrings may be coming out for the wedding!) All we need to do hem Adam's pants, pick up shirts from the dry cleaners and the rented vest for Adam on Thursday, them they will be complete!!!
I'm getting anxious to see family and friends who we haven't seen in a long time. I hope lots of people are planning to come wish Breanne and Tyler well on their new life together. I am looking forward to having Tyler in our family and getting to know him even better. I'm just thrilled that he has been accepting of us, even with all of our craziness that goes on :)
I'm hoping that when the wedding is over, I will be able to focus on things I have neglected before all this began. While I've enjoyed working on the wedding with my family, I will definitely be able focus more on the things I've been slacking on and have a little time to recoup other areas of life...
So here goes...a HUGE thought that's been consuming me lately...
The past couple months have been incredibly busy and crazy. So much has been going on that I tend to get a little overwhelmed. I've been working on finishing my schooling, although I official graduated (Only 6 more weeks to go)! Then there has been the WEDDING!!! Oh... all I can focus on is getting it over with next week! Then I won't have to think about if we have everything ready and in place anymore. Thank goodness I am not a procrastinator, or nothing would be finished! We have only had little details to work on the past month!
This next weeks final agenda will be all about getting ourselves ready for wedding day. Hair, makeup, nails, clothes, etc are on my mind right now. I'm not to worried about myself, its my girls who I am stressed about right now! I keep telling both of them to play with ideas for their hair and makeup, but those play sessions has only happened once!!! I'm not sure what they have in mind yet. Whatever it is, it BETTER be good!!! ESPECIALLY BREEZY!!! Hint, Hint...
Getting Josh and Adam ready was no big deal. We just needed to find the right clothing. I threatened both of them to don't even think about cutting their hair within two weeks of the wedding. They both tend to get chop happy (especially Josh) and look like goof balls! I didn't want to look back at pictures with them looking like dorks! hahaha Speaking of goof ball...Adam went and got his ears pierced (The earrings may be coming out for the wedding!) All we need to do hem Adam's pants, pick up shirts from the dry cleaners and the rented vest for Adam on Thursday, them they will be complete!!!
I'm getting anxious to see family and friends who we haven't seen in a long time. I hope lots of people are planning to come wish Breanne and Tyler well on their new life together. I am looking forward to having Tyler in our family and getting to know him even better. I'm just thrilled that he has been accepting of us, even with all of our craziness that goes on :)
I'm hoping that when the wedding is over, I will be able to focus on things I have neglected before all this began. While I've enjoyed working on the wedding with my family, I will definitely be able focus more on the things I've been slacking on and have a little time to recoup other areas of life...
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