Liz's Letters

The pit of my stomach churned with discomfort. "You are just mean." "No, you just ask annoying questions." "When you say something to someone that makes them want to cry, I think that is mean." This was the final exchange before making the decision to simply shut up. She knew I was upset. So was she. And the "annoying" question? One regarding a comment that was on facebook. I finally asked how she (at 16) became so mature. So mature that "things" that gnawed at me didn't seem to phase her. "Things" like being left out of plans where she was originally included. Just "things". And I, again, was face to face with my maturity...or lack thereof. The last two weeks in my Alanon meeting, we have discussed maturity. It all started when reading a pamphlet that included a "Checklist for Evaluating Our Maturity" Since "maturity" was not really the topic of that one particular meeting, we (the gr...

World Series excitement! I have never lived in the city where the home team went to the World Series! It is fun to be had! No matter what! I am grateful for baseball this week - even the games that the Texas Rangers lost...it is still fun! Chocolate. Milk Chocolate. Dark Chocolate. Caramel chocolate. You get the picture. Girlfriends who share your birthday month! I am so lucky to have two of my best friends also celebrating their birthday's in November. We start celebrating WEEKS in advance! My wonderful church - The Village Church . After some struggles in finding the right place to be, and being in a few places where I wish I had never been, I can finally say with joy that I love my church, I RESPECT my pastor, and trust the leadership; therefore agreeing to submit to their authority. What a blessing! Eyeglasses. I cannot imagine my life without them. Shoes. Different styles and colors of shoes! What a fun way to change an outfit and express how you feel. I recently purchased 3 d...

I just finished reading the book, Crazy Love, by Francis Chan. The book was recommended to me by a friend. I had seen it before and heard it was good, so after the recommendation, picked it up and started to read. My hope in reading it was that I would fall more crazy in love with God and it did help, but I am still not there. When I see people who so quickly and readily give up everything and will spend inordinate amounts of money and time on God, I wonder what it is that gives them that crazy “in love” attitude toward God. Francis Chan likens the behavior to that of a couple, in love, and especially in that stage where you would do anything to spend time together; drive for miles for a short visit, spend amazing amounts of money to make the other one happy…that kind of love. I have a feeling that if I developed that kind of love toward God, my love for my family, friends, and fellow human beings might be deeper and more satisfying. I can see where that would happen, but I think I ...

Walked outside one afternoon after work and saw this... Awesome! Spooked!

Spontaneous conversations - the one's that you wait for but don't know when they will happen. But when they do, it is exactly the right time. Golf. And that I can beat my husband (sometimes) if I really try. (at least a hole or two) Tornado sirens. They warn for protection and my kids actually obey them, even when we are not home. Autumn. The changing color of the leaves that can provide such peaceful entertainment. Fireplaces. A fire, safely contained, also providing peaceful entertainment and even more; comfort, warmth, and just plain ole feeling cozy. Chocolate malts. They make any day a good day. Photographs. What a gift - to be able to record memories by snapping a picture and looking at it later! Mobile phones. I am so grateful that these have been invented because my kids can reach me when tornado sirens sound, even if I am miles and miles away. Music. If you love music like I do, an explanation is not necessary. Comfort food. The way soup makes me feel warm on a cool ev...

Why am I sitting here at this silly computer instead of going to bed? haha! I had to upload and look at photographs that my husband and I took while we were on our weekend get-away on Talimena Drive in Oklahoma and Arkansas. I won't post them now, but I am sure some of them will show up eventually. We did have a fantastic time, which is good. Actually, it is amazing since we were not having a great week before we left. After 30 years of being together, you learn to just move on some times. This was one of those times. We said what needed to be said, and then got on with the business of being married. No coincidence, I am sure that God had already worked it out that we would have this weekend set aside to spend time together. I guess He, being All-knowing, knew a head of time that this would be a much needed break. Hubby surprised me with a golf game on Friday - something that we have tried to get away and do for a very, very long time. Then we went to a place we used to...

I know Wednesday is supposed to be "wordless" per my title... apologies for the many photos. This is the behind the scenes view of a band competition, through the eyes of a (chaperone) band mom. My daughter (and myself) spend a lot of time at this time of year doing exactly what is pictured below. Enjoy. A Proud Mom~