Happy Saturday !
On a 'not so happy' note, Pat U. is in hospice care now. Her health has been compromised for several years. God Bless you Pat !! I know you will be in a better place before long. Pat has silently and couragously been very patient in her life change the past few years - Dave and his sister were troupers in showing their mother care and love for this difficult period.
A vibrant woman, happy and caring. I am honored to have met you and spent an evening with you on Dave's AA birthday that night ! Peace be with you, Pat !
About Me
- peanut
- Houston, Texas, United States
- I am a native Houstonian. I have never lived elsewhere. I have had the opportunity to travel over the years. I am a recovering alcoholic. I have one cat who is indoor only.I love coffee very hot, popcorn, sweets, the sound of hummingbirds in flight, the songs of Mockingbirds, chirp of the Cardinals,butterflies, puppy breath, horse breath, the feel and sound of a cat purring (especially mine).
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
life safari 2008 (25)
Good Tuesday morning. I hear thunder out and apparently, we are in for more rain today.
It is fine with me.
I am happy, joyous and free today. It's good to be alive and healthy and I hope all of you are feeling well and doing well.
I just E-mailed Hillary Clinton. I asked her to please change her stance on abortion. I will not be able to vote for her unless she does. I doubt seriously that she will - that subject is so polarizing a topic, especially for women's rights.
When I decided as a 57 year old to convert to Catholism, I was ready and prepared to believe the precepts and doctrines of then Catholic Church. That is in all ways. I am no longer sexually active and have no plans of being unless the Good Lord sends a man into my life for marriage.
I had no idea when that Danielle's words to me, when I told her I was becoming a Catholic, would ring so true in my life. On the issue of abortion and being gay, she told me that her opinion was that, if I could not agree with the Church teachings on these issues that I was disingenuous. Those words hurt but, upon searching my conscience and much prayer, I realized that she was correct.
Now, I realize this may drive some away from me but, we all must answer to our God Conscience. I am doing what I believe that God has for me to do in the things I read and the way I feel comfortable interpreting.
That is what we all must do. I do not feel judgemental about other gays and how they live. I may not be a part of some activities today but, we all must do as we believe we are called to do in our best understanding.
I believe that I have been hesitant to share this part of me to anyone except my Sponsor and boss but, to be open and honest with you, my friends and family, I give you me. Some may decide that I have nothing that they want. I must be prepared for that. If you can not except me as I am now, I understand and will hold you in high esteem and wish you well.
I admit, I have been fearful of sharing this with you. But, I must now. I want to live as a devout Catholic comfortably and be open and honest with my friends and family.
May God bless each of you and keep you. Thank you for allowing me to share - finally.
Now, my soul can rest in peace and I can go on to do God's work without having feelings of lying by omission.
Peace be with all of you.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to have the courage to tell you my Truth today
God's Grace
It is fine with me.
I am happy, joyous and free today. It's good to be alive and healthy and I hope all of you are feeling well and doing well.
I just E-mailed Hillary Clinton. I asked her to please change her stance on abortion. I will not be able to vote for her unless she does. I doubt seriously that she will - that subject is so polarizing a topic, especially for women's rights.
When I decided as a 57 year old to convert to Catholism, I was ready and prepared to believe the precepts and doctrines of then Catholic Church. That is in all ways. I am no longer sexually active and have no plans of being unless the Good Lord sends a man into my life for marriage.
I had no idea when that Danielle's words to me, when I told her I was becoming a Catholic, would ring so true in my life. On the issue of abortion and being gay, she told me that her opinion was that, if I could not agree with the Church teachings on these issues that I was disingenuous. Those words hurt but, upon searching my conscience and much prayer, I realized that she was correct.
Now, I realize this may drive some away from me but, we all must answer to our God Conscience. I am doing what I believe that God has for me to do in the things I read and the way I feel comfortable interpreting.
That is what we all must do. I do not feel judgemental about other gays and how they live. I may not be a part of some activities today but, we all must do as we believe we are called to do in our best understanding.
I believe that I have been hesitant to share this part of me to anyone except my Sponsor and boss but, to be open and honest with you, my friends and family, I give you me. Some may decide that I have nothing that they want. I must be prepared for that. If you can not except me as I am now, I understand and will hold you in high esteem and wish you well.
I admit, I have been fearful of sharing this with you. But, I must now. I want to live as a devout Catholic comfortably and be open and honest with my friends and family.
May God bless each of you and keep you. Thank you for allowing me to share - finally.
Now, my soul can rest in peace and I can go on to do God's work without having feelings of lying by omission.
Peace be with all of you.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to have the courage to tell you my Truth today
God's Grace
Monday, February 11, 2008
life safari 2008 (24)
Happy Monday !
Had a relaxing morning. Slept in.
After the horror of being lost trying to find a church yesterday and driving for over an hour looking and trying different directions, I decided to give myself a nice break.
Read and did my devotionals and will have my lunch before going to work.
I do not know who most of these people who appeared or won awards at the Grammy's are anymore. I am way behind times !
I am Grateful and Thankful...
for good sleep last night and a restful morning today
that I have time in my workday to read
for my consistency in my lack of road rage. It's becoming a vague memory
for the inspirational reading and music that excites me today
for the changes I have made and the promise of further work to change
to be sober, clean and smoke-free
for the gift of Precious in my life
for the gift of faith
and for God's Grace
thank YOU
Had a relaxing morning. Slept in.
After the horror of being lost trying to find a church yesterday and driving for over an hour looking and trying different directions, I decided to give myself a nice break.
Read and did my devotionals and will have my lunch before going to work.
I do not know who most of these people who appeared or won awards at the Grammy's are anymore. I am way behind times !
I am Grateful and Thankful...
for good sleep last night and a restful morning today
that I have time in my workday to read
for my consistency in my lack of road rage. It's becoming a vague memory
for the inspirational reading and music that excites me today
for the changes I have made and the promise of further work to change
to be sober, clean and smoke-free
for the gift of Precious in my life
for the gift of faith
and for God's Grace
thank YOU
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