Forever thankful for my life’s journey

which could never be

what I desire

because of my love for Christ.

His Desire and Will is

and always will be my lead,

and I am so eternally grateful

that I am learning to follow

without challenge

to what is laid before me.

Imbedded upon my heart

are the quiet

but strong truths

that whisper ever so gently

to tighten the flowing ribbons

of founded obedience

and draw me back

and closer

to the foundation

upon which I stand.

Wishing all of you

a Happy, Happy Thanksgiving!!!

TWILIGHT

The Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyers has been popular with so many people for some time now. Most recently because of the New Moon release...her second book coming to life on the screen.

I never in all my life would have believed that I would have read her books. (The books were written about a relationship between a vampire and a human.) But because of a conversation among our Lunch Bunch at school, I decided to rely upon one's recommendation to read the first book. Such a well written book, for a first time author, that captured my attention so intensely that when finished with her first book, I couldn't wait to read the next one. I even called one from the Lunch Bunch at 8:30 one evening and said, "Are you finished with the second book? If so, bring it tomorrow!!!" I love reading books that make you sit on the edge of your seat. This series did just that.

November 20th...Friday night...our Lunch Bunch and a few other friends attended the showing of New Moon. We were so excited. Gina purchased tickets for us as soon as they went on sale...about three weeks prior to the movie. Now some of the other girls had attended the first book movie but I had only seen the DVD.

A decision...decisions...plans had to be made to make sure that we would get the best house seats. Ok...so...we parked our cars in front of the theater, and we walked over to a local restaurant for food and drinks. Plans were made to leave around 6 pm to go get in line for the movie which would begin at 7 pm.

Two of us left the restaurant early and went on over to get in line. There were some people already in line waiting for the next showing. We took our place alongside of them and began our wait. As the others arrived, more people did the same. By the time the previous movie let out the group of waiting "Twi" fans had increased and the crowding began.

Now we are at the front of the line waiting eagerly to enter the theater movie room. The movie guys are cleaning up and it is taking extremely too long to clean up. Ha-ha-ha...Gina tried to slip a few dollars to the guys to get them to open up and let us in.

Here we go.............another plan taking place. "Ok, the five of us will sit in the back and you four sit in front of us. Now we want to sit in the middle. Just be ready!" Here we go..........run-run-run!!! We're off and heading down the aisle....turn right...."Hey Cathy! Where you going? Up here!" Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Clap, Clap, Clap.....) We're in our seats...in the middle...and loving it! (Cathy had headed down to the floor seats and in the middle.)

As we were waiting for the movie to begin, chatter was heard all over the theater from "EDWARD" to "JACOB", magazine pages were fluttering as fingers hurriedly ran over the pages, and the silent "BUZZ" of I can't wait was really heard through the minds of those truly engaged in the writings of Meyer.

Oooo's and ahhh's as the show began and as Edward and Jacob made their first appearance was heard all through the theater. The metamorphism of the wolves was phenomenal. Yes, I'm a JACOB fan. And as always an end with a cliffhanger. Of course, true Twi fans know the answer.

Somehow I don’t think that this sign is meant for my driving.
(hee-hee-hee)

...I have a life beyond measure and friends that I treasure.

…I realize that worrying just takes away
precious time because it doesn't change anything.

…I don't allow people
to rent space in my head.

…I realize that my weaknesses
gave me my strengths.

...I can still think like a 25 yr old
but now I can apply wisdom.

…I understand knowledge is power.

…I believe stronger than ever
that beauty comes from within.

…I understand what
"life is a journey, enjoy the ride"
really means.

…I search for something
more meaningful than money

AND

.....This is my 55th post...How cool is that!!!

As I celebrate becoming 55 I realize that my life is filled
with abundant love, secure peace, a blessed hope and contentment
in how and why I have been blessed.

June 18, 1971 - Sweet Sixteen

Enjoy the music of Kris Allen...I do.