Another Great Day

I enjoyed a wonderful evening with the ladies group at Charity Baptist Church. I've never met a more loving group of women, and I love them all dearly. I was given the privilege to share some of my testimony with them at the monthly ladies meeting, and it was such a blessing to me. I hope they were blessed as well.

Earlier in the day, I got to talk to my good buddy KJ. We hadn't talked in nearly a year, and it was such a wonderful time catching up on what's going on with each other. Also, there is a possible business venture that will come from our conversation, and I'm very excited to see how that goes.

Sam didn't have such a great day. In fact, he is pretty upset with me. I had promised him that today he would get to go get his learner's permit, but that didn't happen. I checked online to make sure we had everything we needed and realized that we have to have a letter from the school saying that he is meeting the compulsory attendance requirement. Since school is on spring break this week, Sam will have to get that letter next week. Boy, is he mad at me for not checking on that stuff sooner! I feel really bad about it, too.

White Flag

I know you think that I shouldn't still love you,
Or tell you that.
But if I didn't say it, well I'd still have felt it
where's the sense in that?

I promise I'm not trying to make your life harder
Or return to where we were

I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be

I know I left too much mess and
destruction to come back again
And I caused nothing but trouble
I understand if you can't talk to me again
And if you live by the rules of "it's over"
then I'm sure that that makes sense

I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be

And when we meet
Which I'm sure we will
All that was there
Will be there still
I'll let it pass
And hold my tongue
And you will think
That I've moved on....

I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be

I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be

I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be

A Good Day

Today started out with a call from the GI specialist's nurse to let me know that Sam's ultrasound came back normal. While I'm very glad that all of his abdominal organs are fine, I'd like for them to figure out what is wrong soon! He is still suffering from nausea and stomach pain, except when he takes the medicine the doctor prescribed.

I had a short shift at work today, but it was BUSY! I was in toys, trying to put out a pallet of freight. I got a lot of it put out, and I also had an interview for another position. I think the interview went well, and I really hope I get it! I need it.

Tomorrow starts my mini-vacay. I'll be off work for FIVE days in a row, and I'm so excited!!! I hope I get to rest some. That's what I need right now, more than anything.

I've got something big going on tomorrow. I don't want to say yet what it is, but I will need prayer to get through it. I pray that God will be able to use me, even though I am such an unworthy vessel.

Me and the Eagle

I first heard this song nearly 11 years ago, and I loved it immediately and became a fan of Steve Earle. It's rather haunting, but I love that quality of it. Also, there are certain memories that come flooding back when I hear this song...another reason I love it.

Weekend Report

Wow! Yesterday was quite a day. I worked in toys ALL day, and it was exhausting. I mostly zoned and zoned and zoned some more. The thing about the toy department is no matter how much you zone, it takes only one kid just a few minutes to destroy all your hard work. I was satisfied that the department looked much better when I left than it did when I got there.

One of the managers told me that he was going to interview me for another position yesterday, but it didn't happen. I was really too busy in toys, and I'm sure he was busy doing whatever it is he does. I hope I get the interview Monday. I really, really hope I get that position!

I was so tired, I went to bed EARLY last night. I tried watching a movie on tv, but I fell asleep before it was over. I got up bright-eyed and looking forward to church. Sunday school was a blessing, as always! I truly love the ladies Sunday school class. Unfortunately, Sam was feeling poorly again, and we left the worship service after the singing. He took some of the medication the GI specialist has prescribed him, and we're expecting him to feel better tonight. The youth group are going to be doing some special things in the service, but I'm going to miss it because I have nursery duty tonight.

Please keep praying for Sam and for the doctors to find out what is wrong. When he takes the pain and nausea medications, he feels better; but today is proof that he still has the symptoms when he doesn't take his medicine. I hate to see him suffering the way he is; I want him to get well soon and go back to being my bright, cheery boy again.

45th Anniversary

Were my mom still alive, today would be my parents' 45th wedding anniversary. Below is a picture of Mom and Dad on that day.



I thank God for the parents He gave me, and I miss my mom terribly.

Keep Praying for Sam

I just received a call from the GI Specialist's nurse. All the lab results and X-rays from yesterday came back normal. Tomorrow, he goes for his ultrasound. While I'm glad results are coming back normal, at the same time, I want them to find out what's wrong SOON, so it can be treated. I hate seeing him suffer as he has been. Please just keep him in your prayers!

Please Pray for Sam!

For the past three months or so, Sam has been complaining of stomach pains and nausea. I've had him to his regular pediatrician several times and even to the ER once. Today, he went to a pediatric GI specialist. They took blood and some X-Rays, and Friday he goes for an ultrasound. Hopefully, we'll know something soon.

So far, the only thing they can tell us is that an enzyme in his pancreas was slightly elevated, and although pretty much his whole abdomen seems to be tender, it is most tender around the area of his gall bladder.

The doctor today prescribed three different things to ease his symptoms. I'm hoping they will help him be able to eat better. When a 15-year-old boy starts eating only one meal a day, you know there is something seriously wrong!

Using Talents for God

I've always been a proud Mama, and I have documented many of Sam's accomplishments here on this blog. Sunday, I was prouder than ever because my son used his talents to serve God. In the morning service, he and two other kids in the youth group played their instruments for the offertory. In the evening service, Sam was part of a quartet made up of more kids from the youth group. I am so pleased with his desire to serve God with his talents.

Here are some sill shots from the offertory. Special thanks to Judy Williams for taking these pictures and sharing them with me.











Below are one-minute clips from each special. In the second one, Sam is singing a solo part.

Un-Fatherly Father

Sam doesn't know his real father, but he knows who he is. When he found him on facebook, he sent him a friend request, hoping to get to know him some. (I personally didn't like the idea, but since he's 15 now, I let him make his own decision on that.) Well, I guess his "father" didn't like the idea either. Instead of accepting the friend request, or just ignoring it, he blocked Sam on facebook. I find that totally reprehensible!

Amelia Bedelia

I was scheduled to work in the toy department at work tonight. That's not my favorite. I much prefer working in electronics. Anyway, I spent most of the time straightening merchandise (zoning) and putting up strays and returns. While I was zoning the Little Golden books and other little children's books, I saw a couple Amelia Bedelia books, and that made me think of my mom.

For several years, Mom was an elementary school librarian, and a very good one, too! One of her favorite things was reading to the young children when they came in with their classes. On special occasions, she would sometimes dress up as Amelia Bedelia and read a story in character. I loved to see her in that costume! She made such a cute Amelia Bedelia.

When I saw those books today, I got a little lump in my throat; but my mind was flooded with sweet memories of Mom, and it was all good.

Teenage Driver

It seems like just yesterday when Sam was learning to walk, and now he's learning to drive. Where has the time gone?

Today, we went for a driving lesson. I always think I have weak nerves, but they must be nerves of steel since I am surviving teaching Sam to drive. Today's lesson was a huge success, too. He finally mastered taking off without jerking or stalling. Of course, if we had an automatic for him to learn on, it would be easier for him; but it is so good for him to be able to drive a 5-speed.

We haven't had a chance yet to get his learner's permit, so we practice in an empty parking lot. In a couple weeks, he should have his permit and be able to take it on the road. He can't wait! I'm still a little leery about that.

Quotes

This week, I've run across a few quotes that piqued my interest, and I decided to share them here.

Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances. ~ Thomas Jefferson

Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit. ~ Peter Ustinov

Anything I can not transform into something marvelous, I let go. ~ Anaïs Nin

When you need to talk I am here. When I need you to listen you are busy. When you finally decide who I am in your life...I will be gone. ~ unknown

Women are born angels. And when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly ..on a broomstick. Be warned. We are flexible like that. ~ unknown

Life is like an onion. You peel it off layer by layer and sometimes you cry.
Unknown

Hello Stalker

To the person who repeatedly accesses this blog by google search of "suzannes blatherings", don't think I don't know who you are. IP addresses are very revealing. What I don't know, though, is why you find it necessary to come here 8 times in one day. Things don't change that frequently around here.

I Will Always Love You

If I should stay,

I would only be in your way.

So I'll go, but I know

I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.

And I will always love you.

Will always love you.

You, my darling you. Hmm.

Bittersweet memories

That is all I'm taking with me.

So, goodbye. Please, don't cry.

We both know I'm not what you, you need.

And I will always love you.

I will always love you.

I hope life treats you kind

And I hope you have all you've dreamed of.

And I wish you, joy and happiness.

But above all this, I wish you love.

And I will always love you.

I will always love you.

I will always love you.

I will always love you.

I will always love you.

I will always love you.

You, darling, I love you.

Ooh, I'll always, I'll always love you.

What Hurts the Most

I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house

That don't bother me

I can take a few tears now and then and just let them out

I'm not afraid to cry every once in a while

Even though going on with you gone still upsets me

There are days every now and again I pretend I'm ok

But that's not what gets me

What hurts the most

Was being so close

And having so much to say

And watching you walk away

And never knowing

What could have been

And not seeing that loving you

Is what I was tryin' to do

It's hard to deal with the pain of losing you everywhere I go

But I'm doin' It

It's hard to force that smile when I see our old friends and I'm alone

Still Harder

Getting up, getting dressed, livin' with this regret

But I know if I could do it over

I would trade give away all the words that I saved in my heart

That I left unspoken

What hurts the most

Is being so close

And having so much to say

And watching you walk away

And never knowing

What could have been

And not seeing that loving you

Is what I was trying to do

What hurts the most

Was being so close

And having so much to say

And watching you walk away

And never knowing

What could have been

And not seeing that loving you

Is what I was trying to do

Not seeing that loving you

That's what I was trying to do

Ooohhh....

Blog Stats

You may not be able to read the screen shot above, but what it says is that someone found my blog by searching "suzanne mulkey mumpower" on bing.com. I find that to be very interesting, but not quite as interesting as the IP address associated with it. Hmmm.....

Goodbye

I wanted you for life

You and me

In the wind

I never thought there'd come a time

That our story would end

It's hard to understand

But I guess I'll have to try

It's not easy

To say goodbye.

For all the joy we shared

All that time we had to spend

Now if I had one wish

I'd want forever back again

To look into your eyes

And hold you when you cry

It's not easy

To say goodbye

I can remember all those great times we had

There were so many memories, some good some bad

Yes and through it all

Those memories will last

Forever

There's peace in where you are

May be all I need to know

And if I listen to my heart

I'll hear your laughter once more

And so I've got to say

I'm just glad you came my way

It's not easy to say

Goodbye