life safari 10-04-08

thank goodness it's Saturday. No alarm to have to wake me, no place I have to be - what a beautiful thing.

I had to go next door and make an amends to my new neighbor first thing. He was very gracious and all is well. I am so thankful that I am trying to change my ways and live a more Christian life. I fail so much, so often. It is the Grace of God that He (the Lord) loves Saints AND Sinners.

I guess I was not supposed to receive my paycheck for 09-01 thru 09-15. My boss thought the 5th (our paydays are the 5th and 20th of ech month) fell on Monday. So, we have been denied our check until Monday now. That particular check, as you may recall, was a topic of one of my worst Blog "bitches."

I am soon to go to get my car washed, go to the recyclers and drop my plastics and paper, go to Sacco and shop till I drop, then, pick up Frank and go to dAAve's house warming. So,

I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...

Akannie is corresponding thru blogs. Yes, Akannie, Precious IS just that. Thankyou.
my new neighbor was very gracious in accepting my amends
I am ok with my boss forgetting my check Friday
I get to go to Sacco and look for Christmas Cards for this year
that I, thanks to the seasonal changes, do not have to do yard work today or tomorrow
God loves me and forgives my sins and transgressions when I ask
I started the day with prayer and devotion which I have gotten out of the habit of doing for some reason
Precious is well and happy
I am , for the most part, well and happy
God's Grace
thank YOU

life safari 10-3-08

"it was THIS big !" "no."

TGIF !!!!!!!

And, a HUGE paycheck today for the weeks of Sept. 1-15th !

Going to Sacco tomorrow (teehee). Sacco is a Catholic Store where, when I was a "beginning Catholic, I spent much time and money. Now, I rarely go but look forward to a nice long shopping spree tomorrow.

And, dAAve and Hayden's open house.

Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...

for a good night's sleep last night

that today is a much lighter day at work (Praise God!)

for Precious. What a beautiful cat Spirit I adopted 7 years ago

for God's Grace

Peace to all

thank YOU

life safari 10-2-08

Oh my gosh ! I'm blogging before dAAve this morning ! Can' believe it. He is always up and at'em earlier than anyone. I hope you're ok dAAve and just not at the keyboard yet.

What a MMMMarvelous, cool morning this is in Houston. Oh Boy, I can't wait to see the gorgeous sun rise that will go with it as I drive in this morning.

It's a good day to be alive. I don't care what the stock exchange is doing !

I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...

God Blessed me with Precious. This cat is the most "human" feline. I think she actually laughs at me sometimes. She is a joy to wake up to. When she wants me up she licks me with that sandpaper tongue - she knows it works

I fell asleep last night in the middle of reading the paper. It happens alot these days

Yesterday is the first time that I remember absolutely feeling that if I didn't get out of that box I work in I would scream ! We had a very busy day that got even busier as I needed to be wrapping up my day. Hopefully today will be more calm.

Precious has an inclosed area (atrium) in which to go out and be a cat. I just liberated her. I just hope the mosquitos will leave her alone

the grass has not been growing as fast as it had been. And, the ash tree pods are not taking over the area. Perhaps I can skip dowing yard work this weekend and rest, go walking in the park, etc.

new people, folks I have not met yet, visit my blog and comment. Thank you, I look forward to exchanging visits with you Akannie

God's Grace and salvation

Thank YOU

life safari 10-01-08

October. Another month down and closer to the end of another year. Wow, where does the time go?

Feeling frisky !

I am Grateful and Thankful...

that the weather is getting cooler - what a relief from this hot summer

Precious and I are well and together. She is a loving gift to me from the Good Lord

The yard and atrium look very nice, peaceful and serene from my labors last weekend

soon, if a new-hire shows up, my hours at work will go back to normal. Back on the afternoon shift -yeah !

that with the extra time I will have I can get out before work and walk and use that new weight bench I assembled

that I have insurance. Watched channel 8 last night about folks that have none - it is a killer !

for the Grace and Patience of God. I consider God's patience as my salvation,

thank YOU

life safari 09-30-08

Good morning. This is the exact type of weather we, in Houston, celebrate after our harsh summers. The down side is the alergens that come along with it. They are affecting me this year.

I am not sorry to see this month draw to an end. It has been a hard month. I have worked many hours on the job, put long hours in the yard after Ike this past weekend. That large Ash tree in my front yard gives much shade and draws the birds that I love to feed and watch. But, when these trees shed their seed pods, it is a major mess to keep the cement swept until winter.

I pulled up several plants that Ike caused to look ragged and twisted. I am already planning what I will plant in the Spring.

I am Grateful and Thankful...

for God's Grace

for Precious - God's gift of love and laughter I get from her (and those beautiful emerald eyes)

that the proposal for buyout was killed - there has to be a different and better plan

thank YOU