Jersey has a BFF. Every morning the neighbor kitty greets him outside our door. They then run off and play and cause trouble, I'm sure. I am really glad he has a friend. They just love each other. Usually if I can't find Jersey I know he is off with the gray kitty ignoring me!

Sometimes the neighbor kitty tries to come in...but (s)he is not allowed inside!

With the rain the air has cleared and our mountains are back in view. I have been told that the mountains could be in view everyday years and years ago. Now we are lucky if we can see them 10 days out of the year. Also makes me nervous of all the smog we are breathing in that is blocking our view! Ick! In any case, this pic was taken right outside of my house after church yesterday. Lovely...

Happy Valentine's Day!

Sending all of you yummy cookies (albeit virtual) and all my love (so not virtual!:-)) today, and every day!

SAD

What is becoming of our world?

This morning when I was on my way to work I heard a commercial on the radio. It was for a dating service - for those who are looking for a "little extra" in the relationship. I won't tell you the name of the website - but my ears perked up because of the name. Anyway, as this commercial went on, it became clear (because they said it outright) that this website was for those who wanted to have an affair. The tag line was "Name Name, an affair to remember." It promised to be secretive and that there are many, many members. In fact, a new member joins every 20 seconds. I was sick to my stomach. What is becoming of our world?

Today I had a depressing day at work. A little baby is in the hospital because of severe abuse. A wonderful, amazing, caring family with our agency wants to take this baby home. The county now isn't so sure that they want to place with our agency because it would be too much money. We will know more tomorrow and are praying and being cautiously optimistic. In any case, it turns out that politics and money trumps a good loving home in this case. What is becoming of our world?

And, being involved with CPS, I truly believe that that mother of octuplets should have her children removed. She lives in a three bedroom house - and now has 14 kids?? I cannot believe her selfishness. These children will suffer because of her. Maybe liberal CA should actually put their foot down and send a message that people can't get away with crap like that. What it becoming of our world?

Jesus, hope of the nations
Jesus, comfort for all who mourn
You are the source of Heaven's hope on earth
Jesus, light in the darkness
Jesus, truth in each circumstance
You are the source of Heaven's light on earth
In history You lived and died
You broke the chains
You rose to life

You are the hope living in us
You are the rock in whom we trust
You are the light shining for all the world to see
You rose from the dead conquering fear
Our Prince of Peace drawing us near
Jesus our hope living for all who will receive

LORD WE BELIEVE!

I signed up for eHarmony today. There is something that makes me feel vulnerable about putting myself on the Internet...I just feel like a one page profile hardly helps someone get to know me. I have tried these online dating sites before, and go through seasons where I am willing to give it a shot - and seasons where I am anti online matching services. In any case, I posted all my stats and info today. I know it is all in God's timing, and I am trying my very best to be patient. (Truly, I am!!) I have to admit that it is my prayer, though, that God will bring someone special into my life very soon. Maybe 2009 will be the year I have been waiting for?:-) I still have HOPE!

It is raining here and I am LOVING it. During lunch I purposely sat in my car and read. Weird, I know, but we hardly get rain here and I wanted to be out in it - without getting all wet.;-) And there is something about simple pleasures, such as hearing the rain hit the roof of your car. I hope it rains all weekend!!

I know that I haven't posted in a few days, but there really hasn't been much going on that I have felt the need to blog about. There are two things happening right now that I am excited/nervous/anxious about (and would love to share with you!) but I can't mention it here until they comes to pass (if they do, that is). I do look forward to sharing it with you when I have some direction from the Lord - however He directs me.

I am at work so I better get back to it. Enjoy your weekend!

(Oh, one fun thing to post - I am going on another cruise with the fam this summer! It will be a year to the exact date of last summer. Super excited!)