Wednesday, January 30, 2008

I missed my blogaversary!!!!





It was January 5th, I was going to school and I missed it. Life happens to us sometimes. We get busy and forget whats happening in our little world. I agree what is happening in the Big bad World, is important. But what happens in our little world is important too. Having a home where you can relax and be yourself is as important as it gets. Where else can you sit all day in your pj's or bloomers as I call them, and be comfortable as can be.
I have become more comfortable with myself over this last year too. I have checked out a church close to our home not long ago. When I find the right one no one will be able to pry me out of it :) I have come to realize that no matter what anyone thinks, I am going to do what I feel is right. Because it is right for me, not them. I have grown away from my 2 older sisters and closer to the 2 younger ones I think. I have learned not to judge my older sisters and to accept that this is what they are comfortable with.
I have learned to pray a little harder this year and more often. To make my prayers simple and to the point. To not ask for anything I can work for. I ask for forgiveness and help for others. If I live right and teach Jon right from wrong I think I'm doing good. I've learned that a clean house is nice, but not necessary to make you happy. I was getting stressed over house-work... Not anymore. If the dishes are done and we have clean clothes I'm happy.
I have really missed Mom and Dad this past year. I 'm happy to to know that they are in heaven and no longer in pain. But I seemed to miss them more this year. I don't get to see my sisters as much as I'd like, this bothers me sometimes. This ties into missing Mom and Dad. We just spent more time together then. We all have made our own small world that we live in, and sometimes they come together and we visit.
I want to do more camping this spring and summer. Jon is dropping out of boy scouts and we will spend more time together this summer. Diane loves camping and I love it when we go to Mountain View. I should have a weeks paid vacation this year, but I'll take it a few days at a time. That way we can have some long weekends.
Now that I have written a book, what about you? Have you grown over you're blogger year? Are you happier with your life now a year latter?
I am. I'm happier when I come home from work. I'm at peace with myself and my hubby and son. I ask you.... What else is there?
Take care and God bless you all. Donna

27 comments:

Michelle-ozark crafter said...

Wow, wonderful post! i will pray you find that right church for you!

Cecil said...

Hey Sis... Wonderful post. Happy Blogiversary... mine is next month... I miss seeing you, too... I was really glad to see you Christmas eve... and I'm glad you have such a nice place to work... I pray you find a really good church, too. Wish it was with us.. but you have to pick... :) I still feel pretty rough but am going to try to go to work tomorrow.. I hope no one gives me anything.. my lungs can't handle anything else... Dr Richardson said I have bronchitis.. she did x-rays and I didn't have any pneumonia.. she thought I did because of a spot in my right lung.. but I have meds to take and I hope it will be gone soon... Will go for now... Hope you know how much I love you...even if we don't see each other all the time, you will always be by sis and buddy.. Hugs... Cecil... I miss Mom and Dad, too...

Anita said...

Great post! You sound happy. :)

Diane@Diane's Place said...

Hey, Sis! Happy Happy blogiversary! You and Cecil started about the same time. Her blogiversary was the 25th of Jan.

I hope you find a church where you can be happy and feel needed. I'd be tickled if that was Providence, but you have to go where God leads you.

I miss Mama and Daddy and our family times together just as much as you do. If we had wheels I'd come see y'all. I miss seeing you. At least I see the other girls at church if no other time.

I want to go camping, too! But I vote for cold over hot weather. That last trip to Gunner Pool about did us both in, it was so miserably hot. Dangerous, too.

We only had about an inch of sleet, ice and snow, and it's all gone now. The rain finished it off, but we may get some more snow tonight they say. I'm not holding my breath.

Hope to see y'all soon, Sis.

Love you,

Joe

Sister said...

Donna,

First of all, Happy Blogiversary!

Second, I love your honesty in this post. I'm so happy that you are finding the right church and that you have such a peace within yourself. There's a lot to be said for "older and wiser", don't you think (I speak from experience)? :)

xo

Aunt Jenny said...

Happy Blogiversary..I missed mine too (it was in December and i just didn't even think about it until now!)
To answer your question...yep..I get happier every year...(so far)
Hey..don't miss the giveaway on my blog...it ends on saturday at midnight if you are interested!
Have a great weekend!

Karen H. said...

Good Morning Donna,
"HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY TO YOU". I do enjoy blogging myself. My Blogiversary isn't until Septmeber, so I still have a few more months to go. I have been inspired by so many since I have been blogging tho. So many wonderful people here in blogland. I do hope you find you a Church. I know what you mean tho. We don't go to Church on a regular basis because they got my DH involved in the politics of it and that really upset him bad. I am the happiest when my DH is at home with us all. I feel more at peace and feel alot safer when he is at home. Take care my friend and have a great day. May God Bless You and Yours.

Love & Hugs,
Karen H.

Rachel said...

Happy Blogiversary!!

I hope that you find the right church for you. Sounds like you plan to have some fun this summer fishing, etc!! Sounds great!

Girl Raised in the South said...

Isn't it amazing how you sometimes are just surprised by missing the ones you've lost - it just pops up and surprises you now and then. I was blessed reading this.

Greeneyes said...

Great Post , more should learn from you , wish you a happy blogiversary!


take care .,

greeneyes

Diane@Diane's Place said...

Hey, Sis, come by my blog when you get a chance.....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love you more that that other sister of ours who has a blog. ;o)

Joe

Our Home Schooler and Jen said...

Happy Birthday
Im a regular reader of Dianes
hope you have nice day
Jen

Karen H. said...

Good Morning Donna,
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DONNA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU"!!!! I do hope you have a wonderful day today and may all your Birthday wishes come true. I have been missing you posting. I know you are busy, but just wanted to let you know that your are missed. Take care my friend and have a great day. May God Bless You and Yours.

Love & Hugs,
Karen H.

Donna. W said...

Diane sent me over to wish you Happy Birthday!

Anonymous said...

Heard that you're having a birthday - have a wonderful day!

Diane Viere said...

A blogoversary AND a Birthday! Well, I hope you are celebrating!

Happy Birthday to you!

Diane

Greeneyes said...

Happy Birthday to you ♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪
happy Biiiiiirrrthdayyyy to you♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪
Happppppppy Birthdayyyyy Dear Donnaaaaaa♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪
happppppy Birthday to yoUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU(sounding like a cow stuck in a fence );-) ♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪
Hope you have a fantastic day and do something fun , eat lots of cake , enjoy whatever comes your way!

happy Birthday , and MANY moreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
Good thing ya cant hear me ,Lord saved you that!


greeneyes

Greeneyes said...

(Ahem , cough, ahhhhemmmmm, clears throat )
Happy Birthday to you ♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪
happy Biiiiiirrrthdayyyy to you♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪
Happppppppy Birthdayyyyy Dear Donnaaaaaa♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪
happppppy Birthday to yoUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU(sounding like a cow stuck in a fence );-) ♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪
Hope you have a fantastic day and do something fun , eat lots of cake , enjoy whatever comes your way!

happy Birthday , and MANY moreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
Good thing ya cant hear me ,Lord saved you that! Thank HIM ! (WINK)


greeneyes

Anonymous said...

Hi...I'm here from Diane's Place to say Happy Birthday to you!
Loved your post!

kansasrose said...

"they say it's your birthday!" Happy Birthday Donna! Have a blessed day my friend! Loveya! (((hugs))))Jen

Mountain Mama said...

Your sis Diane says it's your birthday. I hope it's a happy one.

Rachel said...

Diane said it's your birthday, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNA!!! Eat some cake!!!

Betty said...

Happy Birthday, Donna

A little bird told me, and I hope you have had a good one and will have many more.

Hope said...

Happy Birthday, Donna!! Diane sent me and I'm late getting here! I sure hope you enjoyed your birthday and I wish you many more!

Hugs,
Hope

Brenda said...

Happy Happy Birthday (day late)! I think its neat that you share this day with your sister! Have a great evening.

Jeanette said...

A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNA..and also Happy blogaversary,,By the way Dianne sent me,, Call by some time .Jen

Unknown said...

Diane hinted that you might have a Birthday going on here so I decided to show up without calling first. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!:D!!