Liz's Letters

Whew. The week is over and I am so tired! But it was a fantastic, wonderful, fulfilling, and joyful week. The hospital I am working for is close to being open for our first admits and even though that is very exciting, I have been awake a few nights in the middle of the night since I am the one responsible for getting those patients checked in, with insurance verification... so we can get paid. I love it. But the details swim through my head at the most inappropriate time, like 1:15 a.m. And honestly, I am flat worn out mentally. I have good friends who have kept me encouraged. Thanks to my best, best friends... getting me out in the middle of the day and going to lunch, sending sweet "thinking of you" emails, dinner with my prayer partner/accountability partner that lasted until bedtime, and the most surprising... my new co-workers. Working together for a little over a month now, but we all agree, feels more like a lifetime... and family. New for me to enjoy spending time wi...

It's here! It's here! Hip, hip, hooray for Friday! To celebrate, I think I will post a Friday Fill-In. 1. My back is freckled from too much time in the sun . 2. There was a time, in the past, that I would have considered myself to be a little wild. 3. Leaves are falling all around; not really yet here in Texas...but soon! 4. I sometimes think my husband is deaf; maybe it is simply forgetfulness. 5. Healing is wonderful! 6. Work, High School football, and parenting is what I have been up to lately. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I am looking forward to the big rivalry High School football game, tomorrow my plans include shopping at one of the biggest outdoor flea markets in Canton, TX with some of my very best friends, then going to a band parent event where we will picnic and the parents will march in their student's place, and Sunday I want to attend worship services at The Village Church, plant some fall flowers, then host a fantastic group of women for small gr...

Mercy! An entire week has flown by! I had a fantastic time at the Women of Faith conference. As I hoped, my mind was renewed, my spirit refreshed, and friendships deepened. The biggest surprise for me was Marcus Buckingham! What a fantastic speaker with a fantastic message. He was not familiar to me when I looked at the speakers when I bought my ticket, so I looked him up by googling him. (love technology!) I was a little curious after reading about him, still not quite sure why he was invited to Women of Faith. What a delight! Check him out here . I could probably write an entire post about what I learned from what he said. And maybe I will. :) In the meantime, my daughter started school as a Junior in High School! My computer caught a virus and my husband doctored it back to health. We had 107 degree high one day, and 89 degree high the next. I am in my second week back to cycling after surgery and then an injured husband. I cooked dinner every day except one and on t...

Well, it has been a while, but here is a Friday Fill-In! 1. Laughter really is the best medicine - for most things! 2. "Would you re-send..." are the three words that started off the last email I sent. 3. What I'm most looking forward to today is WOMEN OF FAITH and hanging out with some fantastic friends . 4. Being with my family puts a smile on my face. 5. Where in the world do people come up with these things? 6. I am thinking that this weekend will be just what I needed! 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Women of faith and time with some of my favorite friends , tomorrow my plans include the same thing and Sunday, I want to worship at The Village Church, and hang out with my family after a weekend full of fun, faith, encouragement, and growing ! I hope your weekend is great too! Click here for more Friday Fill-Ins

I can't figure it out. Am I lacking time? Lacking creativity? Or is my life just simply so boring that I cannot think of anything to blog about? Oh, so sad. Dull has not been how I would describe my days as of late, but I don't have much to say about my recent laparoscopic cholesystectomy . My daughter has banned me from blogging about her since the biggest thing happening with her is her love life (that should remain private, by all means). My son, who currently lives in Washington D.C. does have a move date of August 6 th ! He will be moving to Texas! Hooray! Which also means his girlfriend will be moving out. That could be an entire post because I will miss her tremendously. My middle son, who firmly believes he has the curse of the middle child, does have a lot going on, but truthfully, it is fairly boring. He took a transfer with American Eagle Outfitters, who he has worked for since he was 18 years old (he is now 23) so that he could have full time hours for the...

Well, it is Friday and I am at home this morning, sipping on a cup of coffee before my pedicure! Nice time to do a fun meme! 1. The Mayan Riviera is my favorite place to travel to. It's not too far from where I live, it is gorgeous and tropical! 2. When I think about my childhood, I often remember how fun it was to play outside with my brother. We could have the most fun with absolutely nothing but a tree, some grass, a sand pile and on really hot days, a water hose. Those were good days! 3. Honesty and commitment makes for a good friend. 4. The wind in the trees, the rain on my skin, and the sun in my eyes...all good things . 5. My son is moving to Texas and it is so exciting! 6. My best friend knows she will always be the best friend I ever had . 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to relaxing at home with my husband - hopefully watching a movie , tomorrow my plans include cycle, shopping and sunning and Sunday, I want to worship at The Village Church...

Here it is, Friday! I never get tired of Fridays! It feels like a party almost every week, even if I do nothing out of the ordinary. In celebration of Friday, I am playing my favorite Friday meme - Friday Fill-Ins! 1. Holding a newborn baby never fails to make me smile. 2. I'm looking forward to SUMMER ! 3. Journey on Pandora is what I'm listening to right now. 4. Potato salad must have pickles in it! 5. Asparagus was the best thing I ate today. 6. Today was casual day at work . 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to dinner with our best friends , tomorrow my plans include a jog early in the morning, the annual Texas Flute Society Flute Festival with my daughter at UNT, and watching Lovely Bones (the movie) with my daughter, future daughter-in-law, and (maybe) husband , and Sunday, I want to enjoy worship services at The Village Church , spend a little time at home (unless I change my mind and go to a gathering at the small airport where we hanger o...

(click the picture for more Friday Fill-In posts!) I know, I know! I do this almost every week....and for you...it is sort of boring! But for me, it is fun! It challenges my mind (I am simple, what can I say!) to fill in the blanks of these little sentences! Here we go! 1. I'd like to know that all my loved ones know Jesus . 2. One of my most favorite romantic memories is the surprise anniversary that I planned for me and my hubby at Virginia Beach. We had a wonderful dinner out and danced in our hotel room, to Natalie Cole, totally enjoying our time together . And he was SO surprised! (it was one of those events where I left instructions for him to meet me after I was already gone....) 3. Last night, I had Italian Sausage, spinach and pine nuts over fettuccine for dinner. 4. Sorry for the slightly boring blog post . 5. Can we quit worrying about the health care reform now? ( I wish!) 6. One of my worst temptations is over-eating ; really good food is simply ha...

It is Friday - again! Last weekend went by so quickly! The week was a whirlwind of activity and transition. My son flew back to his home in Northern Virginia but his girlfriend stayed in Texas to start a new job. She is living with our family and it has been a great week. She has been a trouper as she tries to figure out our crazy family's schedule, pet-peeves, and communication style. She has eaten American food every day (she prefers Vietnamese) and not complained once. The bathroom sharing has worked well between she and Lovely Daughter, except the hair clogging up the bathtub. This will hopefully be remedied that that Mr. Husband is aware of it. And I am just thrilled that it is Friday and another weekend upon me! (I need it!) To start things off, I will play my favorite blogging game, Friday Fill Ins! Not sure why I like to do this - but I find it to be a fun and easy challenge! So, here we go.... 1. In 1992, I was in Wichita, Kansas, praying that we would get pregnant with a...

Yay! Yay! Yay! It's Friday! And since I am too excited to be very creative, I think I will post a Friday Fill-In post! Here we go.... 1. All you need is God and God is LOVE . 2. My family fills me with laughter. 3. Each generation, as it grows up, has more knowledge than the generation before . 4. Hatred and lying (I can't make up my mind) is/are something(s) I have a hard time dealing with. 5. A trip to Los Cabos is what I need. 6. Give and you get back. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to working out (I know....it's crazy!) and spending the evening at home , tomorrow my plans include cycling, shopping for Easter goodies and my son and his girlfriend arriving from Washington D.C. !!! and Sunday, I want to spend time with my entire family together celebrating Easter! He is Risen! Celebrate!

It is Friday. And I am participating in a "snow day." The Dallas/Ft. Worth area received almost a foot of snow in the last two days. Unheard of! The streets were mostly wet, but school is out, and hey, I just decided to take a snow day. 1. Pickles are not one of my favorite things to eat . 2. I like staying at home. 3. The snow is cold, wet, beautiful, and everywhere I look . 4. God's wonder is visible in nature. 5. It's 5:16 PM; that means I spent the entire day at home today . 6. A four leaf clover is hard to find. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to hanging out at home and staying warm , tomorrow my plans include hosting a Sweet Sixteen party for my daughter and Sunday, I want to go to church, celebrate my daughter's REAL 16th birthday, and celebrate Valentines Day too ! Hope you have a great weekend!

1. You have a chance _to start your day over anytime you want to_. 2. The time to_ enjoy life is right now_! 3. There is a _light at the end of the tunnel_. 4. _I only buy now and _pay later to earn points. 5. It's time to _really let things go and move on_. 6.There is always _some aspect of my life that is up in the air but I will choose to enjoy it - whatever circumstance_. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _a date with my hubby_, tomorrow my plans include _cycle class, a little cleaning, some relaxing, and maybe a movie_, and Sunday, I want to _worship at the Village Church (which I LOVE) and have the VERY FIRST MEETING of the Home Group that I am leading! I am so, so excited_! Have a wonderful weekend!

I LOVE FRIDAYS! Here is my Friday fill-in-the-blank posting! 1. The lesson I learned yesterday was _that it is important to always be honest with myself_. 2. _I love it when my home is_ where friends and family meet. 3. All these years _, almost 30 of them now, I have been in love with the same man._ 4. _There were flowers on my desk_ when I arrived. 5. The truth is _I really just want to "retire"._ 6. _The pained look in her eyes_ is what I remember most from that day. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _dinner and shopping with Tricia_, tomorrow my plans include _cycle class, a massage, shopping with my daughter, and an evening at home watching a movie_ and Sunday, I want to _go to worship services and then watch the Dallas Cowboys play AND WIN the game against the Vikings_! GO COWBOYS! Somewhere in there, I should grocery shop! :) Have a great weekend!

So, I should be sleeping in ( I was up until 2 a.m.), but since my entire family knows I don't (normally) sleep in, I have received 3 phone calls before 9:30 a.m. I love my family! But I was sleeping in! ha ha! Instead of sleeping, I sit here having coffee and completing these Friday Fill-In's! Here are my latest fill in the blank answers. 1. Last night _ Fred and I hosted a New Years Eve party that was wonderfully fun, thanks to our very lovely guests!_ 2. _I am really looking forward to the great things happening_ this year. 3. The funniest thing _we did last night was play charades_ . 4. _I have made a list of all my 2010 goals_ ...so where do we go from here? 5. He said _"Let's stay home"_ ; she said _"I want to go"_ . (they went) 6. _Joy is available to us each and every moment_ and it's up to us to find it. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _movie viewing_ , tomorrow my plans include _CYCLE CLASS!, ma...

1. No, we will NOT _ overspend this Christmas!_ 2. _ Many great memories are created _ at the old kitchen table. 3. I watched the steam rising from the hot cup of coffee (or tea) and thought: _" I am going to enjoy this before I start this busy day." _ 4. _ With God in charge, I know everything is _ going to be okay. 5. I'll take _ some time to rest next week _. 6. _ I think I am finished with 99.9% of my Christmas preparations _, at least from my point of view. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _ hanging out with my hubby - not sure if I want to go out or spend a quiet evening at home wrapping gifts _, tomorrow my plans include _ cycle class, two last minute items to buy, gift wrapping, and menu planning,_ and Sunday, _ I want to go to worship servies at The Village Church , and spend the afternoon at home!_ I hope that your weekend is wonderful!

I know it is already Friday night, but I am going to post my Friday Fill in...hey! The night's not over! 1. You get _the biggest joy out of the holiday season when you focus on giving and not receiving_ . 2. _It is my personal_ right to _believe in the holy, living God . 3. It's _ Christmas _time. 4 . _To hold on to a grudge is absolutely_ ridiculous! 5. I feel more _like I am right with God than I ever have been_ . 6. _Sweet dreams and_ ...goodnight! 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _hearing good news about my pastor's surgery_ , tomorrow my plans include _cycle class, some decorating around the house and some shopping_ and Sunday, I want to _worship in the new worship center at the Village Church ! I hope you enjoy your weekend like I hope to enjoy mine!

(click link above for more fun Fill-Ins to read) It is Friday! Hooray! To celebrate, how about a Friday Fill-In post? Let's go.... 1. The last band I saw live was _ THIRD DAY _. 2. What I look forward to most on Thanksgiving is _ spending time with family _. (if you don't celebrate thanksgiving, insert your favorite holiday) 3. My Christmas/holiday shopping is _ one of my favorite things to do _. 4. Thoughts of _ all different kinds _ fill my head. 5. I wish I could wear _ skinny jeans _. 6. Bagpipes _ remind me of Busch Gardens _. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _ hanging out with my hubby _, tomorrow my plans include _ High School play-off football game at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium! _ and Sunday, I want to _ go to church services, get things ready for the week ahead, and then relax _! Happy Weekend!

1. Plans and schedules _are very important to my sanity but are subject to change at any given moment._ 2. I'm happy when _things go my way, I just have to be honest!_ 3. The last thing I drank was _water ._ 4. One of the most valuable things in my life is _God... the most valuable._ 5. I like _veggies_ on my pizza. 6. Dear November, _You give me my birthday and a special day to spend with my family and loved ones. I love you ._ 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _the final district football game...we might make the play off's,_ tomorrow my plans include _spending some time outside because the weather will be a beautiful 80 degrees and sunny,_ and Sunday, I want to _go to worship services at my church and see a movie with my husband!_ Go here for more Friday Fill-In fun! Happy Friday!!!!!!!!

1. The crickets sing _ but I don't know why _. 2. _ God is with you - _wherever you are. 3. I want to get far away from _ the hateful people _. 4. _ I won the lottery _ ; this was a dream. 5. But as for me _ and my household, we will serve the Lord_. (Joshua 24:15) 6. _ I don't think much about _ where I come from, _ but more about where I want to go _. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _ dinner and movie with one of my best friends, Lori _, tomorrow my plans include _ cycle class, running some errands, and then fun things at home _and Sunday, I want to _ go to worship services and take it easy for the afternoon!_ For more fun Friday Fill-In answers go here: Happy, happy, Friday!!!!!

1. So are we going to have fun at the Third Day concert next week or what ? 2. Change is what's up ahead. 3. I love to meet new people and make new friends . 4. It seems that my life always has at least a little excitement of some sort. 5. I walk a lot slower than my 6'2" husband! 6. To love and to be loved is the true elixir of life! 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to working at the Culture & Theology (God and Sex) discussion at my church , tomorrow my plans include cycling, watching Texas Longhorns play the OU Sooners , a little cleaning, a little shopping and chaperoning a Band Competion and Sunday, I want to go to worship services, relax, and then I will have some hang out, Bible Study time with my friend, Ashley ! Go here for more Fun Friday Fill-Ins