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October Oohs and Ahs! - 9/29/2007 6:21:12 PM
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dianetavegia
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 For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver. He paid for you with the precious lifeblood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God. God chose him for this purpose long before the world began, but now in these final days, he was sent to the earth for all to see. And he did this for you. 1 Peter 1:18-20
Today started off busy. I had the political meeting for candidate John Denney and Jim wanted to go and film the middle school girl’s softball game. I dropped him off and went a back way from there to Carrollton. It was a lot closer that way. I only stayed 30 minutes and told them I’d come back. I’m glad I did because the girls were so far ahead that the game was ‘won’ by default in the 5th inning. I got to the school just about 15 minutes before it was over. I saw a girl from my Sunday School class and talked to her. I saw her mom, but she was talking to some women and I waited a few minutes and then left. She didn’t see me.
We went back to campaign headquarters and I got the signs and other papers I needed to help in the run-off election on October 16th. I also wrote some post cards that they’ll copy and send to the registered voters.
So, we were home around lunch time and settled down for an afternoon of sports. The CUBS had clinched the play off slot last night, so no pressure. We ate and snacked while Scooter slept by my feet. He’s such a good dog.
Jim’s having a real hard time with the Ragweed. He’s sneezing and feels a bit rough. I hope he doesn’t get really ill. He’s done pretty well for a long time. It’s bothering Nick a bit, too.
Our weather is just lovely. It’s high 70°’s and we have a very strong breeze. It got a bit chilly last night. We keep all our windows open, day and night. I like sleeping when it’s so cool. We have the quilts my Grandmother Weldy made on my bed. They’re warm and they’re beautiful. They remind me of her, every day. I love all the colors. Each one is so different. I have another three or so on display.
Speaking of the family, I’d not followed it, but a friend sent me the info about a man who’d sold my late brother some cars and a motorcycle. The man had gotten the vehicles illegally and was sentenced to jail time plus forced to reimburse $200,000. My brother enjoyed his cars and motorcycle until his death and that’s what matters to me. He never knew they weren’t really ‘his’.
It’s 11 days until our 37th anniversary. We have a gift card we’ve not used up. Maybe we’ll go out to eat that night. Football will be over so we could leave as soon as the babies leave.
I got some survey checks in the mail and have another coming for $30.00. I know it sounds silly, but money is money and this is an easy way to earn cash! I just got paid $2.00 to answer questions about packaging for men’s T-Shirts. I’m saving points at another site toward a flat screen television. They don’t give cash but give points for scanning my grocery purchases.
Nick’s asked a friend to come home after church tomorrow. I need to decide what to thaw out for lunch. They’ll play PS2 games or read and talk about WWII while Jim watches the CUBS and I sleep or watch a movie in our room.
I’ve got a coupon for a waiver of the $65.00 admission fee to Western Govenors University online college. Check out the school and if you’d like the coupon info, email me. The school is at www.wgu.edu My husband starts class for his teaching certificate on Monday. The cost is VERY affordable and they accept lots of grants and have lots of scholarships.
We didn’t watch Ghost Whisperer last night. The previews were too hokie. We did watch and enjoy Moonlight about the vampire who helps people. It was good. I fell asleep during NUMB3RS. Charlie and his girlfriend were so ‘dirty’ looking that I had a hard time paying attention to the plot. Do they think smart people don’t bathe? Do they think messed up, uncut hair and unshaven men is attractive? Icky. Yukky!
Whisper a prayer for us, please. I need to find two children to keep or a part time night job very soon. Jim will be doing his college work and I don’t want him to have to work days, nights and try to do four hours of school each night. I need to make an extra $650. a month until our only car is paid off in 10 months. Then it’ll drop to $300. a month.
Well, I hope you have a very nice evening and also hope you’ll take a minute to look at the Bible verses I’ve chosen to share today. Don’t forget church tomorrow.
God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
Hebrews 13:2 "Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!"
"We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Then he received the highest position in heaven, the one next to the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2
Matthew 24:3 - "And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows."
"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." Martin Luther King Jr. 1929-1968 Check out my husband’s newly published book at the following link
The Dreamers, By James Tavegia Published by Aim Higher Books
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October arrives - 9/30/2007 6:06:08 PM
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dianetavegia
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 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:1-5
We’ve had the most beautiful day. Our weather is just lovely, with temps in the upper 70°’s and a strong breeze. The sky is so clear that you can see the moon.
Jim missed church today. He’s sneezing constantly and his allergies are out of control. I cooked for the youth and Nick helped me get set up, made chocolate milk and poured juice. We were down a few kids today, so it was a quick and easy job. I did go back after Sunday School to do the cleaning up Jim would have completed, straightened chairs and turned off the heat and lights. I like to leave a room in better condition than when I arrived.
Tuesday my mother goes back to the oral surgeon in Birmingham. My cousin’s friend is going to drive her the day before so they’ll be there for an early morning appointment. I’m praying she has bone growth and will be able to get out as much as before. She hates being trapped at home. We talk almost every day.
I heard from our daughter and got to talk to one of the granddaughters. They’re very busy with the start of the school year and life. I was happy to hear they’re going to church (mass) some Sundays. I do wish it included a Protestant Sunday School type program where they’ll learn the stories of Jesus, tho. I cling to the promise that ‘no mention of the name of Jesus will return void’.
There’s a make-up football game on Monday. I’m going to keep the car when Jim comes to get Nick so I can attend. Both children should be gone by 5:15 and I’ll be ready to go right away. I enjoy getting out of the house and there’s only one game left after that unless they win the next two games and make it into the play-offs next week.
I had something funny happen this afternoon. I’d taken Scooter out on his leash to go potty. He was quite anxious to get to a bush. There was a noise across the street and Scooter turned to see what it was, while lifting his leg, and proceeded to pee on my left leg. You had to be there. It was quite funny.
I’m wondering how long ‘Criminal Minds’ will last now that Mandy Patinkin is leaving. He’s my favorite character. That has been my favorite television show. I don’t like change.
Have you noticed how many television shows have rude and power hungry women in charge? They portray men as bumbling fools who are generally weak and easily misled. Commercials portray men as overweight imbeciles who are all married to beautiful women who make fun of the dad to their children. That angers me.
It amazes me the sense of peace I have about life. I should be concerned about finances, but I know the Lord will guide me and show me his will. I’ll let you know how things work out, as a praise of God’s goodness and mercy. God is so good to me. I am so blessed. All that I need is provided. Great is they faithfulness, Oh God my Father!
I hope you have a very nice evening and a lovely Monday.
God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
 "In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." Martin Luther King Jr. 1929-1968 Check out my husband’s newly published book at the following link
The Dreamers, By James Tavegia Published by Aim Higher Books
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ACK! My washer is acting up! - 10/1/2007 5:01:28 PM
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dianetavegia
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 Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life. Psalm 119:49-50 Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him! Exodus 30:5
It’s perfect here today! Gorgeous weather. Last night we had to pull up the quilt because it got down to 43° and we keep all our windows open this time of year. My house gets very dusty (red clay dust) but I can’t resist the chill in the air.
The girls were both very sleepy this morning. One had gotten to sleep after midnight and woke with mom and dad before 5:00! She did stay awake through breakfast, tho. They both took good morning naps.
My agitator shaft on my washer must be sheered. The top half moves but the bottom half only turns occasionally. I noticed it today when I was washing jeans and cords. It’s very noisy. I guess it’s good that we never get our clothes very dirty. It’ll be years before I can get another washer and dryer. My washer/dryer combo is a stacked unit and they’re 11 or 12 years old. I’ll never buy another unit like this again. No matter what they tell you, it doesn’t hold as many clothes as a regular unit and the dryer takes forever to dry a full load. I’ll be in real trouble if it breaks completely. No money to buy another and no extra funds for the Laundromat. No transportation to the Laundromat and no time during the day when I could go without taking two babies. Pray for my washer, please!
 "For we are His creation--created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10
I talked to my mother for a short time today. She was getting ready for her two day trip to Birmingham. They’ll leave early tomorrow morning and be home around suppertime Wednesday night. I sure hope her sinuses and mouth are healing quickly so she can get back to normal. She still won’t be able to chew food for another four months or so. I freak out just hearing what was done to her mouth and face. I couldn’t tolerate that!
The little baby left right at 3:30 so I drove Jim and Nick to the high school and I’ll go to the football game as soon as the two year old leaves. She’s usually gone by 5:15. The game starts at 5:00 and it’s about 5 or 6 miles from here. I shouldn’t miss much and I do enjoy talking to the teachers and administrators.
Tonight Jim will start his online schooling. He got passwords and some other info last night. I’m hoping he can finish all of his classes in 18 months or less. The sooner he finishes, the sooner he can make three times what he’s making now.
I’ve been lazy today. I did the wash, made the bed, cleaned the kitchen, but not much else. Monday is usually a quiet day anyhow. I had turned on DIY early this morning and I watched some fall craft shows. That threw me off schedule and I never got back into the groove.
It’s almost time for the last mom and for me to head to the football game. I hope you have a very nice evening and God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
1 Timothy 6:12 "Fight the good fight for what we believe. Hold tightly to the eternal life that God has given you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses."
2 Timothy 4:7-8 " I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing."
Genesis 50:19-20 “Joseph said to them, "Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? But as for you, you thought evil against me; but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”
"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." Martin Luther King Jr. 1929-1968 Check out my husband’s newly published book at the following link
The Dreamers, By James Tavegia Published by Aim Higher Books
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Might have more kids to keep... - 10/2/2007 4:00:37 PM
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dianetavegia
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 "And it will be said, "Build up, build up, prepare the way, remove every obstacle out of the way of My people." Isaiah 57:14 "Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this—not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother's way." Romans 14:13
I had an email when I checked late last night from a friend who does daycare. A woman in her church, who lives in my town, is looking for a sitter for her almost 6 month old and 2 1/2 year old. My friend has too many children to keep already. She wanted to know if she could pass on my name. Tho I charge less when there’s two children in a family, the money I could make would be only $50.00 less than our deficit starting in November, before gasoline and any pharmacy or doctor co-pays. Anyhow, this mom only works 2 days a week. I don’t do part time daycare. The option is that this woman’s mother has custody of her two year old grandchild and is overwhelmed, needing time to herself. She asked if they both were part time, could I work around that for the full time price. That’s fine with me. I sure hope I hear back from her today. God is good!
"For a little while, you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith - of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire, may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." I Peter 1:6-7
Last night was a bit draining emotionally. Two boys were injured in the football game. One had a neck and rib injury and was having trouble taking a breath. He was put on a back board with a neck brace and taken to the hospital by ambulance. The other injured his forearm and was also taken to the hospital by his mother. One mother wasn’t at the game so we went with the boys. About 9:00, I left Jim there and Nick and I came home. Jim called for me to pick him up at 10:30. Both boys had either CAT scans, been x-rayed and then released with rib bruising and pulled ligaments in the arm. We were sure thankful that’s all it was.
I was wrong about the football schedule. Everyone plays at least one game in the play-offs. There’ll be a game on October 11th. There is a piano concert that night in Atlanta that we had hoped to attend, for free, but there’s no way we could make it on time. That could have been a free anniversary outing. I’ll figure out something else.
October 10th, we’ll be married 37 years. We’ve never had a lot of stuff or had it easy, financially, but we are greatly blessed. I couldn’t have asked for a better husband, best friend, lover. God has been so good to me.
 "... I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him..." Philippians 3:8-9a
Jon came over to visit today before work. We hadn’t seen him in a while. He brought Nick a PS2 game he’d completed and Nick wanted. He’d done a bit of yard work recently and had pictures of some new plants they had put in. He’d found some plants I’d never seen. He knows how much I love gardening.
Both little girls were giving me fits today. The one year old removes her diaper during nap time and wets the bed. She’d done that almost every day last week. I used packing tape, today, so she couldn’t get it off. She took off her shirt, instead. The two year old is starting to potty train so she’s taking off her clothes and ‘going’ without going…. 50 times a day. Constantly, she’s taking off her pull up and sitting down, getting right back up and running off. I put it back on her and there she ‘goes’ again. Still no success. I’ve got stickers as a reward. She’s carrying her potty chair all over the house, tho. I guess it’s a porta potty.
"How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked." Psalm 84: 1-2,10 
I had a lot of surveys to do the last few days. I save them up and do them early in the morning while drinking my tea or in the afternoon while waiting for parents. My eyes are tired today, tho.
Tonight is Bones, House, CSI and then NCIS (west coast), in that order for me. I’ll be late getting to sleep but I sure enjoy those shows. Tuesday night is my favorite night of television, tho Criminal Minds is my favorite show of all.
Hope you have a nice evening!
God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." Martin Luther King Jr. 1929-1968 Check out my husband’s newly published book at the following link
The Dreamers, By James Tavegia Published by Aim Higher Books
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Rainy October day - 10/3/2007 3:59:38 PM
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dianetavegia
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 "And now that I am old and gray, don't forsake me. Give me time to tell this new generation about all Your mighty miracles" Psalm 71:18
The two year old I keep is very sick today. She has a temperature of 102°, a cough and is sneezing. She woke at 3:00 a.m. and didn’t go back to sleep until nap time. She also seems to have a tummy ache with lots and lots of gas. Poor baby. I hope I can prevent the rest of us from catching her cold. I’ve got the windows open and ran the whole house fan quite a bit. I’ve also been spraying with Lysol and washing my hands more often with anti bacterial soaps.
It’s a lovely day here. The sky is quite gray and there’s a strong breeze. Rain is moving in. In fact, there’s a chance of rain every day through Sunday. I love the rain. I sleep so well when it’s raining. Rain has always soothed me. Is that odd or what? I remember when we were first married and living in Asbury Park, New Jersey. I’d iron all day when it rained. I used to turn on the television and watch the old black and white movies out of New York. Those are the best movies ever made, in my opinion.
Speaking of sleeping, I didn’t see much of Law and Order last night or even one minute of NCIS. I had trouble staying awake through House. It must be the change in the weather because I am sleeping so very well. Scooter is too, so no getting up to walk him during the night.
We’re starting to see a few yellow leaves on the trees but we’re also having a lot of leaves just turn brown and fall. I’m guessing the drought caused no sugar storage in the leaves so we’ll probably not see any vivid colors here this fall. Sugar is responsible for the purples and brightest colors during the change of seasons.
A woman had offered several full sized sheet sets on Freecycle, plus a full set of Ironstone dishes in the green of my kitchen. We drove almost an hour to pick them up to find the sheets were threadbare and stained with weather spots. I’m sure I can use the fabric for something, but they’re worse than the old set we already have. Mine are not stained, just worn thin. Oh well. The dishes are nice. Only one bowl has a chip. The rest look brand new. The woman couldn’t use them because she’s crippled with arthritis and they’re too heavy for her. I really needed sheets, tho.
 Good people leave an inheritance for their children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous. Proverbs 13:22
I checked my survey sites today and had over $41.00 worth of ‘credit’ on just two sites, so I cashed in and have checks coming. I’m only a few points from $10.00 on another survey site. Everything goes toward our monthly expenses. No, I don’t take my earnings and buy things I perceive myself to ‘need’.
I will take the money made at the consignment shop and use it as credit for jeans for Nick or something else I find at a give away price, tho. It’s never been more than $17.00, even if I let it add up for a few months. I had $3.00 in credit last month when I took in clothes Nick has outgrown. I left it on the books for when we need something.
That reminds me, I should have Nick try on his winter coat. He may have outgrown it! He’s so very tall. It’s like brand new and was very expensive. I used to buy at the end of the season for the next year, when coats were 75% off. Maybe I can sell it if it’s too small. I won’t take it to the consignment shop! I don’t think they are very honest. Maybe they choose items for themselves and price them at a dollar or so when they should have gone for $20.00. Whatever it is, I know I’ve been ‘taken’ more than once. They won’t let you set your own price and they take half of everything you make. If your items don’t sell quickly, they ‘donate them’. If we didn’t need the money to replace outgrown clothing, I’d give the things away myself!
I don’t have a coat. I’ve not had one for a number of years. I did have a lightweight jacket when I was a size 6-8 and a storm coat in Connecticut back 12 years ago, but nothing since. I’ll need to watch for a coat for this year. I about froze to death last winter and I don’t have many sweaters now. They finally fell to pieces. Please don’t send me emails about sales at your favorite stores. We have NO extra income for a coat. Zilch. Zero. Nada. I only go to church. If it’s terribly cold, Jim will drop me off at a side door and pick me up. He doesn’t have a coat either; only a leather jacket from 20 years ago. I’ll watch Freecycle.
Jim called to say tomorrow night’s football game has already been rescheduled for next Monday because of rain. I won’t get to go because it’s an away game.
I called about flu shots today. Our doctor will be giving them starting around the 15th of this month. Blue Cross pays for them, so that’s a blessing. There was no way I could have found an extra $75.00 in the budget.
Major League Baseball play-off starts tonight. Jim’s excited about watching the Cubs at 10:00. We all like Criminal Minds and it’s on from 9 until 10:00 so that will work out fine for us. I can put in a movie and fall asleep. Jim and Nick can watch baseball together.
I’m making a tuna casserole tonight. We don’t eat many casseroles. We’ve never been a big fan, but we do like tuna and noodles and this is a quick and easy meal. I’m thinking about making a huge pot of homemade chili the beginning of next week. We love chili. My recipe makes enough for an army. Hmmm… Maybe I’ll let it slip to Jon that I’m making it. He loves my chili and my homemade soups.
Have you realized yet that my blog is my way of thinking things through? It isn’t a gripe session but when I put things down on ‘paper’, I can see them more clearly and sometimes figure out a solution before I post at the end of the day. I’ll write something and leave it open for hours later and by time I come back, I may already have solved a problem or had a great idea about something.
Speaking of solving a problem, I’m considering a yard sale for later this month. Nick has a lot of toys he’s outgrown and we always let him keep any money he earns. He also has a large knife collection he’s lost interest in, with 3 or 4 Samurai Swords of assorted sizes. I also have things I’ve put aside for a sale. It’s not a lot of things, but it’s a nice way to spend the day outside and get things cleaned out at the same time. I’ve been watching for someone in our neighborhood to advertise a sale in the newspaper. When several families are having a sale, lots of people come and buy.
Speaking of stuff that needs to be cleaned up, Erin said she and the girls may come for their stuff during the holidays. It’s too much stuff to ship. There are four containers of toys, five or six baskets of clothing and then containers filled with photos, vases, jewelry, etc. Then there’s the shoes!
Nick is so nice. He knows we can’t afford Christmas presents so he’s only mentioned one small item. He said he’s old enough to not expect a lot of things. He pretty much never gets anything from anyone other than ‘Santa’. (Do NOT send me emails about the evil of Santa!)
Well I have just blabbered on and on this rainy afternoon! I’ve been stuck in the television room with the little girls. Scooter is locked in the hall and Nick’s in his room.
Jim will be online each night to do schoolwork. He did three or four lesson modules last night. He wants to finish the introductory class by this weekend and then get started on his required classes. Once football is over, he’ll have plenty of free time until baseball starts. He’s not decided if he’s going to help with girl’s basketball. The lady they would like to coach it hasn’t decided yet. She’s coached at the college level. It’s a paying job.
Well, I’m bored now and I’ve jabbered enough. Since I started this before 8:00 this morning, I’m not even sure what I’ve written or just thought about today. Time to find some beautiful pictures off Webshots and copy them to share today.
Hope you have a nice evening!
God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:32 "Never speak sharply to an older man, but please with him respectfully just as though he were your own father. ... Treat the older women as mothers" 1 Timothy 5:1-2 "In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." Martin Luther King Jr. 1929-1968 Check out my husband’s newly published book at the following link
The Dreamers, By James Tavegia Published by Aim Higher Books
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Good stuff - 10/4/2007 4:18:42 PM
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dianetavegia
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 "It started when God said, 'Light up the darkness!' and our lives filled up with light as we saw and understood God in the face of Christ, all bright and beautiful." 2 Corinthians 4: 6
I slept hard last night! I watched Criminal Minds and was glad to see Jason Gideon just ‘rode off into the sunset’ instead of something horrible so might be able to do some guest shots later. Also, I went to bed at 10:00 when the CUBS came on, put in a vampire movie and was asleep within 20 minutes or less. I love the old black and white movies and this one features Fay Wray as the star.
It’s another gray and rainy day here in Georgia. There’s a very nice breeze, too. The cloud cover is so thick that I can’t even hear the traffic from nearby I-20. Lovely! The football team is going to try and play their game in Mount Zion. They have another game with that team next Thursday. The winner of this game hosts the next game. Believe me… it’ll be in Mt. Zion. That’s only down the road a bit from us toward Alabama. Jim gets out extra early for away games, comes home to change into his coach’s shirt and pick up Nick. Nick films the game for him. They left today before 3:00 for the 4:30 game. I hope the weather holds out. Nick will be in the press box with the camera.
So, I did some test runs with my washer and found if I wash medium sized loads, the bottom agitator turns most of the time. The top always turns. That’ll mean more work but I don’t mind washing every day. I’m just glad it works when it’s got smaller loads. Jim said he’ll take it apart and see if it’s an easy repair. He’s so handy.
I spoke with the mother who is looking for part time daycare. Her mother is interested in splitting the week with her. (She has custody of a 2 year old granddaughter). They want to come over and meet me tomorrow or Saturday. She works Monday and Wednesday and the kids will be here from 9 til 5:00. The grandmother will work out her own schedule. Honestly, it would be okay if she needs to have a flexible schedule. I do need a pack ‘n play for the 6 month old since he sleeps a lot, as does the one year old. I’m praying this works out.
I’m already working out a schedule in my head for those two days. The infant can sleep the same time as Lauren and the two 2 year olds can nap later. Lauren takes a second nap about 3:00 each day and the infant might sleep at the same time. (I’m dreaming, aren’t I?) She’ll lie down on the floor and fall asleep if I don’t watch for her eye rubbing. She never fusses except a teeny bit when she wants to go down for a nap. It’s so minimal that you could ‘not’ hear it. Lauren doesn’t come every Monday. It’s her dad’s day off. He works a lot of overtime.
We have a lot of tuna casserole left over for supper tonight. It was very good but filling with all the noodles.
I’m still working on my weight loss. I’m a bit discouraged. I gained back three pounds almost overnight. I’m guessing its a few days of saltier foods and water weight. I want to lose that again plus another 10 plus pounds. Honestly, the more I lose, the more sure I am that I need to get down to 124- 129 lbs. I don’t look like I want to look.
I watched a number of Clean House episodes today. I’m always so shocked at how people live. I do enjoy the show, tho. One show, today, was a couple who fight all the time. I hope they’re watching themselves and seeing their behavior.
I got two more survey checks in the mail today. They totaled $15.00. If you’re interested in doing surveys, send me an email with the email you’d like to use and I’ll send you links or invite you on those that call for invitations. It’s easy money.
Have a nice evening!
God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord; to God our Savior, who daily bears our burden. Luke 9:23-24 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it." James 1:23-25 "For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror; for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind of person he was. But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does." Psalm 103 "Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits - who forgives our sins and heals our diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things." "In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." Martin Luther King Jr. 1929-1968 Check out my husband’s newly published book at the following link
The Dreamers, By James Tavegia Published by Aim Higher Books
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Early anniversary dinner date - 10/5/2007 9:16:09 PM
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 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Ecclesiastes 3:5-6 "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things." Philippians 4:8
It was another lovely and overcast day here in my little corner of Georgia. There’s a chance of rain later. We’ve had a few minutes of sun this afternoon.
I’m certainly glad it’s Friday! I’ve had more than my share of uh-oh’s today. The one year old has learned how to use the spout on her cup to shoot juice out. She has made many, many messes. The last one was during lunch. She filled her tray with juice and then proceeded to sling juice and ravioli all over my wall and floor. There was no way she was going to be wiped off. I had to bathe her to get the greasy feel off her arms and legs from the ravioli. The timing was right, because she’d had some diarrhea during lunch and it had spread all over, soaking her clothing. EW! Anyhow, I took the cup away and will either find one this weekend that has a hard top or will only let her have her drink when I can sit next to her.
I scrubbed the wall and baseboards and wiped up a puddle from the floor. I’ll have to scrub that once they’re gone. I don’t want a child running in onto the floor and slipping down.
The two year old’s cold is about gone. The one year old now has green gunk running profusely from her nose, runny eyes and the tummy issues. My hands are almost raw from washing them so much. Hope I can keep the rest of the family from catching these viruses.
I interviewed with the mother and grandmother who are thinking of ‘sharing’ child care. I doubt I’ll get the children. They’d interviewed a ‘young girl’ earlier today about keeping them. The children are 5 months, 20 months and 2 ½. They wouldn’t come on the same days, tho. Hailee was overwhelmed. She clung to me the whole time they were here. We’ll see… The Lord knows our need and is faithful and just, supplying all our needs according to HIS riches and glory.
I got most of my housework done early today. I have some things to fold once the girls are gone and still need to scrub that kitchen floor. Maybe I’ll do the floor on Saturday.
I slept really well again last night but Jim did wake both me and Scooter around 3:30. I walked Scooter really quickly out front and got right back to sleep. Jim came back to bed right as I laid back down and snuggled with me. I’d gotten to sleep around 10:15 tho, and seem to remember dreaming, but nothing bothersome.
Jon said he might come over tomorrow. If he does, I need to get him to put up a window screen. I’ll ask Jim to remove the window air conditioner from the television room. The room is over the garage and that makes it second story and our driveway is sloped down to the street. Jim’s past the age where he feels comfortable climbing a two story ladder. I don’t think we can install it from inside, either. Last year we just kept the window closed. I love the breezes! Jon won’t mind at all. He’s quite helpful.
It’s only five days until our anniversary. We had money on a gift certificate and used that to go out tonight. We both had prime rib. We thought about waiting til Wednesday. There’s football practice that night so it might be quite late before we could go out. I’m a low maintenance wife. We don’t do cards or gifts and I don’t expect a big ‘to do’. Our kids won’t remember our anniversary. They never have. I will plan a party if we both live to 10/10/2020 which will be 50 years.
My email is very messed up today. As of this writing, I’ve gotten 26 identical emails from HGTV. I have six surveys waiting to be done, also.
Jim completed his first module at college and starts two classes as soon as he can get the books. He needs two books on critical thinking. I forgot which class they’re for. He’s doing some of his school work on another computer down in his music room/ office where it’s quieter. He wants to get all these classes down quickly so we can begin to earn a decent income. Now we just pray there’s an opening at the school where he’s working. He really loves the staff and has made great friends. He’d prefer 6th grade math because he wants to make sure the kids have a good foundation before moving into Algebra and Geometry, but he would take any of the middle grades.
Well, a show I like is coming on so I’ll be off. Have a nice evening and God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
When times get hard, remember Jesus. When people don't listen, remember Jesus. When tears come, remember Jesus. When disappointment is your bed partner, remember Jesus.
Remember holiness in tandem with humanity. Remember the sick who were healed with callused hands. Remember the dead called from the grave with a Galilean accent. Remember the eyes of God that wept human tears.
From: “Six Hours One Friday”, by Max Lucado
"Never forget that Jesus Christ was a man born into King David's family and that he was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach.” 2 Timothy 2:8
"Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing and perfect will of God." Romans 12:2
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Saturday thoughts - 10/6/2007 5:49:54 PM
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dianetavegia
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 “Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.” Ephesians 5:21–25
Last night Jim and I went to Longhorn’s for our upcoming 37th anniversary, October 10th. We went to the Longhorn’s in a bigger town and the food was excellent. We both had prime rib and baked potatoes. We’d never have gone if we didn’t have a gift certificate. It was so nice. We talked and talked. I really enjoy Jim’s company.
Today we did some cleaning. We had moved the Foosball table into Nick’s room when our daughter had said she and the girls were moving in with us. That didn’t work out and we’d never moved it back. It had become a place to put ‘stuff’ and I don’t like that. We moved it back down to the rec room and got Nick to clean his room, to some degree. I didn’t make him clean the shelves that are pretty high in his room and hold collectibles. He’s decided to sell his knife collection.
Jim took our window air conditioner out of the window in this room and was able to put the screen in from inside. I’d forgotten the windows open ‘in’ and ‘down’. There’s a wonderful breeze coming in now. It’s amazing the difference two windows being open makes.
Jim took Nick for a haircut today. We usually do our hair ourselves. Nick’s hair has gotten very thick and coarse. We’d let it grow a bit and I wasn’t sure I could make it look right with our Flowbee without something to follow. Jim had cut it last time and didn’t cut it the usual style. Anyhow, once or twice a year we break down and take him to Jack to get it cut. He does a great job. It’s a regular ‘little boy’ hair cut with short sides and back and combed over on the top. I cannot tolerate these messy styles boys wear today.
Later, Nick and I went to Wal-Mart. We looked at Hotwheels and Matchbox cars for quite a while. Nick likes to play with them, still. He has a huge collection of cars because I had kept our two grown son’s toy cars. We have one of those large, clear plastic bins that hold sweaters or blankets full of metal cars. I’m saving Nick’s Brio trains for HIS children. We have all the trains made before 2004 plus enough track to fill a big room, three bridges, overpasses, roundhouse and all accessories.
Nick’s trying to decide what he wants to be for Halloween. I make the costumes so I hope he’ll decide soon. Last year he was Jason. Two years ago, Zorro. The year before that, he was Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars. We’ll go to our church and another church for Trunk and Treat. Nick’s old enough that he can go through the neighborhood without an adult, too. There’s no one his age, tho, so that’s not fun. One of us might go with him for company, if he wants. (Don’t send me emails, forwards or sermons on the evil of Halloween.)
I’m sleepy this afternoon and it’s too late to take a nap. The Cubs are coming on in a few minutes. Jim’s been watching football for quite awhile now. I’d love to nap but sure don’t want to be up all night.
Well, I think I’ll decide what to grill for supper and will get that going. Have a nice evening and God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." Martin Luther King Jr. 1929-1968 Check out my husband’s newly published book at the following link
The Dreamers, By James Tavegia Published by Aim Higher Books
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Long Weekend - 10/7/2007 7:42:17 PM
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 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek. and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8
Have you had a nice Sunday? Do you have off tomorrow?
The mom of the one year old has off both Monday and Tuesday. She’s going to bring the baby to me for part of Tuesday so she can spend some time with their middle daughter, who is off school that day. Mom is concerned that between the baby and the older girl needing homework help that the middle child feels overlooked. Isn’t that sweet? I am not sure if I’ll have the two year old. Her mother works for the court system and since most government offices are closed on Monday, she may be off and just forgot to mention it.
Jim has to work tomorrow, Columbus Day. Only some schools are closed this week. He has off next Monday for fall break.
I took a nice nap today. I put in an old black and white vampire movie and fell right to sleep. There’s a lovely breeze and it’s so quiet in the neighborhood. My guys were watching football so I took advantage of that and slept for two hours.
Nick has a crush on a very lovely girl at church. She’s the same age as him. I teach her in Sunday School. She’s quite a lady. Very quiet and soft spoken. She dresses feminine. She comes from a wonderful Christian family. I taught her younger sister for almost two years in Sunday School when she was 3 and 4. Nick just says ‘hi’ to her.
I talked to my mother for a long time today. She’s researching trips for the upcoming year and has two she’s really interested in. She will go with a couple from Tennessee on one and meet up with the group in New Mexico. She’s going to call her travel buddy tonight to see what her thoughts are for the spring trips.
Well, not much going on so I’m going to fold my clothes and watch some television. Have a nice evening and God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." Martin Luther King Jr. 1929-1968
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Monday - 10/8/2007 4:45:21 PM
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 "Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrew 4:16
My nap yesterday kept me awake til after midnight last night. I know better than to nap that late! It’s okay, tho. I only had one child to keep today and she’d been up most of the night and then up again at 5:00 a.m. so she slept most of the morning. I was able to get a lot done before lunchtime. I only have one today and tomorrow will have both, but one will only be a part of the day. Wednesday, the two year old goes for her flu shot and the one year old leaves a little early.
Jim was so funny this morning. He wanted to sleep in today and while dressing he said ‘I don’t wanna go to school, Mama’. Silly boy. LOL. This week, Friday is a teacher’s work day. Next week is ‘fall break’ with no school on Monday. That’s really two four day work weeks with a long weekend in-between. Not too shabby.
Thursday is the last football game. It’s in Mount Zion again. After that, Jim will be home each day by 3:45 until his next coaching job starts. He’s still not decided about girl’s basketball. Most coaching jobs pay both the head coach and assistant coach. The athletic director thinks there’s no pay for assistant coach. If not, Jim will do something else. He’s coaching baseball, which starts not long after Christmas break anyhow.
I am under conviction that I am not to worry about our deficit in income. We’ve applied at so many places for part time jobs or holiday jobs and I’m trying very hard to find two more children to keep. The verses I chose to share today spoke volumes to me and I give praise to our God, my Father, for what He has planned for our family. I praise Him before I know that plan, confident that He will supply our needs and keep us near to His throne of mercy.
With Jesus' help, let us continually offer our sacrifice of praise to God by proclaiming the glory of his name. 16 Don't forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:15
We have a youth worker meeting tonight at 6:00. I hope Jim gets home in time. It starts with a snack supper, so if we miss the beginning, that’s okay. It’s so very hard with only one car and church functions. We’ve watched for a clunker on Freecycle that would get us back and forth on Wednesday nights or even get Jim back and forth to work.
It’s a bit overcast again today. That’s keeping our temperature quite pleasant. There’s a strong breeze coming through the two big windows in this room. I sure love fall! The foods, the weather, the colors!
Speaking of fall foods, I’m craving pumpkin pie. I need to get to the grocery store for a few things and should pick up some pumpkin and make some pies. I also need to start a grocery list so I won’t forget ingredients for chili. We LOVE chili! Now I’m starving! I’ll never lose that last 10 – 15 lbs if I start eating all the time!
I listed a whole bunch of stuff for sale on a local free classified site in hopes of not needing to have a yard sale to get rid of the things and make money. It I don’t get replies; I’ll probably do a yard sale this weekend. It’s so much work and during the week, it’s hard to do anything with the little ones here. I can’t be in a closet or in the garage while taking care of children. Nick is wonderful about helping work the yard sale. Jim will chip in …….. some……. But tends to think we can just put the stuff out and not price it or put up signs. He’s great at coming out and visiting with people, tho and will help me clean up.
So, I have a 7 foot long and 42 inches wide dining room table my step father made for us about 25 years ago or more. The top got ruined while it was stored in one of those self storage places for a number of years. It’s WAY too big for the house and has been standing on its side in the garage for almost 9 years now. I’m tempted to sell it. It can easily be repaired. My grown kids have no room for it or don’t need it/ want it. I don’t know if I’ll ever have another house with a dining room or big kitchen. We sure could use the big size when Jon and family come over or if company comes from out of state, but…. I don’t believe it could be cut down to fit.
“For His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3
I need to decide what to cook for Wednesday night. Although we went out for our anniversary last Friday, I’ll still make an extra nice meal for the actual evening. Jim won’t be home that night until after football practice, 6:30 or 7:00. Probably steaks. We all love steaks and I have them in the freezer.
I’m richer than J. Paul Getty. Are YOU?
Wealthy oil tycoon Jean Paul Getty was asked just before he died if there were anything he wished for but never possessed. His answer was, “I envy a happily married family.”
Well, we need to get to that meeting as soon as Jim gets home so have a nice evening. Do take a minute and read the devotional below my signature. I got it by email today.
God bless,
Diane Tavegia
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:4
Sundar Singh, an Indian evangelist, wrote about a treacherous forest fire that swept through the Himalayas where he was traveling. Many men were trying their best to fight the fire, but there was one group that stood staring up at the flaming branches of one tree.
They watched as a mother bird flew frantically in circles above the treetop. She was chirping an alarm and warning to her nest full of babies. As the flames reached her nest and it began to burn, she didn’t fly away. Instead she swooped down and covered her fledglings with her wings to protect them. However, in a matter of seconds she and her nestlings were consumed by the fire.
The men standing below were awe-stricken. Singh then used the opportunity to share with them: “We have witnessed a truly marvelous thing. God created that bird with such love and devotion that she gave her life trying to protect her young. ...That is the love that brought Him down from heaven to become man. That is the love that made Him suffer a painful death for our sake.”
From: Senior Living Ministries http://www.seniorlivingministries.org:80/
"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." Martin Luther King Jr. 1929-1968 Check out my husband’s newly published book at the following link
The Dreamers, By James Tavegia Published by Aim Higher Books
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Soft, Steady, October Rain - 10/9/2007 8:35:05 PM
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dianetavegia
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"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil." Hebrews 6:19
“Don’t waste your trials.”
Today has been an ‘easy’ day. Both girls came, but one came a lot later than usual and mom picked her up before 3:00. Mom and one of her sisters had the day off so they spent some time together, one on one. Both girls take two hour morning naps. Tomorrow the two year old won’t come until after she goes for her flu shot at 8:00. She’s usually here around 7:10 so I can get a shower and have the bed made before she arrives. The one year old is sick, again; another bad head cold. She has two older sisters in school and must be catching every sniffle they bring home.
We’ve had a steady downpour for a good bit of the day with more on the way. I’m going to guess there won’t be football practice outside in this weather. Their last game is Thursday.
I sent out a plea for people to remember me if they hear of anyone needing childcare in our area. I don’t think that shows lack of faith. I trust the Lord to provide for us but believe I am to be willing to do whatever He requires. I hope I find two children really soon or something comes up.
I’m quite disappointed to hear our doctor closed their office in New Georgia and are only seeing patients here in our town. I’ve heard horror stories about people waiting 8 hours to be seen there. Parking is limited at the office attached to the hospital, too. I gladly drove the distance to save time and be seen right away. Shucks. No fair! Now they tell me Nick will have to be seen before they’ll give him a flu shot. Because of that, and the co-pay for the visit, I’ll take him to the health department instead. He can get his for free, there.
Tonight is my favorite night for television. We like Bones, House, NCIS and Law and Order. I’ve not stayed awake this new season to see NCIS on the west coast stations. Of course, that means I’ll have something to watch when re-runs begin. I tried watching online and can’t stand the buffering and freezing, small screen, etc.
I’m saving up one of my surveys for buying Nick Christmas presents. They pay out the first day of the month following the month when you cash in, so if I cash in anytime in October, I’ll be paid the first part of December. By Oct. 30th, I should have about $50 - $55.00, depending on how many $1.00 surveys I do between now and then. To make sure I don’t forget, I’ve set up free reminders on Memo To Me www.memotome.com I use that site for all doctor appointments, youth group meetings, etc. It’s really neat. I’ve been using them for over a year.
A church friend is looking into going back to work. She has a small child and older kids. She contacted me about childcare, in case she gets the job. She’ll find out tomorrow. That would be a blessing! She and her husband are wonderful people.
“The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them."
Proverbs 20:7
Tonight, I’ve got to run to the next town to drop off a payment I refuse to mail (don’t trust our local postal service), take checks to the bank and the electric bill payment to the power company night drop slot. That’ll take about 45 minutes, I’m guessing. We also planned on going to the grocery store for a number of items. It’s nice to get out of the house, tho I won’t see anyone other than the lady at the check out. Maybe Jim will drive me and we can visit.
Well Jim came in; we went out and got everything done. We had a really good Mexican dinner of soft Tacos and refried beans. Jim and Nick are making Grandma Alcorn’s Hard Molasses Cookies while I watch Bones.
Have a nice evening and
God bless,
Diane Tavegia
O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever. Psalm 30:12
I am thankful that…..
Jim’s melanomas were caught before they were life threatening.
I’m thankful for my wonderful and loving husband of 37 years on 10/10.
I’m thankful for Nick, who was born on my 44th birthday and who has given me (us) such joy these last almost 13 years.
I’m thankful for our home.
I’m thankful for our church home and our loving church family.
I’m thankful for my good health.
I’m thankful for beauty in sunsets, flowers, rainbows, cloudy days, the sea rushing to shore, butterflies and birds of all colors.
I’m thankful for the laughter of children.
I’m thankful for beautiful music.
I’m thankful for the music found in nature; lightning, a bird’s song, the rustle of leaves, the sound of snow squeaking under your feet, rain drops and the insect symphony late at night.
1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us. Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever. “He deserves not the name of patient who is only willing to suffer as much as he thinks proper, and for whom he pleases. The truly patient man asks (nothing) from whom he suffers, (whether) his superior, his equal, or his inferior…But from whomever, or how much, or how often wrong is done to him, he accepts it all as from the hand of God, and counts it gain!” Thomas A. Kempis A concert piano has over 240 strings that, when tuned and tightened, create a pull of 40,000 pounds on the frame. Without the tension, there would be no beautiful music.
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Chilly October Night - 10/10/2007 8:17:57 PM
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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34
The hard molasses cookies are delicious, as always. I ate three last night and won’t eat any more. They get very hard; too hard for my teeth. They’re full of sugar, molasses and Crisco so the caloric value must be out of the roof. They are so very good, tho. Jim and Nick made them but left me the totally destroyed kitchen to clean. I got most of it done last night, but had a second dishwasher load for this morning. Jim took some cookies to school to share.
I didn’t sleep well last night. I was awake from about 1:30 until 3:30. I was a bit anxious. I think I sometimes control worries during the day but they ‘break loose’ while I sleep and waken me. Thankfully, I was able to talk to our Lord and keep those needs at His throne instead of staying up and trying to figure out ways to solve our needs myself.
I got up before 7:00 and put the dog out but got to lie in bed until almost 8:00. The two year old went for her flu shot and didn’t get here until 9:30. She fell asleep in the car just before they got here so went right to bed. The one year old always gets here about 7:50. She always naps not long after breakfast. I was able to shower and get the dishes done early.
Jon called last night around 10:30 p.m. and talked with his dad. He’s a supervisor at work and has his own office now. I know he’d love to move to day shift, even if it meant changing companies, but so far the Lord hasn’t opened those doors.
Today is our 37th Wedding Anniversary. We were married at 7:00 p.m. on a Saturday night in Warner Robbins, Georgia. It rained a little that evening. After a family dinner at Catfish Willie’s, Jim and I left for an Army base in New Jersey. We quickly found a furnished apartment in a big old house and settled in to married life. The preacher who married us is still involved in ministry. I’m guessing he’s at least 70 by now. I didn’t know him well. We had moved the summer after I graduated from high school. My family moved our church letters right before I went away to college.
Anyhow, we went out for our anniversary dinner last Friday night. We’ll try to make it to church tonight. Jim’s going to try and make it home early. Tomorrow night is their last football game.
Jim’s seriously considering assistant coaching Girl’s Basketball. If he does, practice starts in a few weeks and games go through early February. He’s already coaching Boy’s Baseball which will begin around the time basketball ends. Next year he’ll be the head Baseball coach. That pays a lot more money that assistant coaching. That does cause problems with church attendance on Wednesday nights. I figure, if the Lord wants me to work with the youth, He’ll provide transportation. So far, not. Even Nick has had to miss a lot of youth meetings.
I’m hoping to hear from the lady from our church about childcare. Her little boy is 20 months old. She’s a registered nurse and had worked for our doctor until she had this baby. I’m not sure where she applied for work, but it’s in town. I don’t know her little boy, but I’ve taught some of her older children. Nothing so far. Hope she got the job or a better one!
I ordered Jim’s books for his second college course today. He’s only 32 units from having his teacher’s certificate. We’re really hoping he can do those in a year to 18 months. The sooner the better for us!
Tonight is Criminal Minds. I hope it’s a good one. I seem to remember it looking good. I can promise you I’ll be in bed not long after it’s off! Have a lovely evening.
God bless,
Diane Tavegia
Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever. A concert piano has over 240 strings that, when tuned and tightened, create a pull of 40,000 pounds on the frame. Without the tension, there would be no beautiful music. Check out my husband’s newly published book at the following link
The Dreamers, By James Tavegia Published by Aim Higher Books
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11th of October - 10/11/2007 4:51:26 PM
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 Matthew 26:40 "And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said* to Peter, "So, you men could not keep watch with Me for one hour?"
I woke at 6:00 a.m. well rested and feeling wonderful. I got up and had to grab a blanket for Nick. The wind was blowing pretty hard and it was only mid 40°’s outside. Nick has two large windows in his room and both were wide open. His room isn’t blocked by any trees, so he was getting the full force from the wind. I covered him up, walked Scooter and climbed back in bed to snuggle until 7:10. I love the chilly weather! We had three of our four windows in our bedroom and master bath wide opened, but there’s a line of trees in that area, both front and back of the house. It could have been cooler in our room for me. (We have really cheap builder windows on the house and Nick’s are worst of the worst! I can’t close them without quite a struggle and they make horrible noises! I didn’t want to awaken him.)
Tonight is the last football game. Nick will go with Jim to film it. It’s in Mount Zion, Georgia. They’ll be gone until probably 7:00 or later. We won’t eat supper until they get home. I’ll have them call when they get ready to come home so supper will be ready when they get here. I’d better decide what to make so I can get it out of the freezer!
Jim’s still considering coaching Girl’s Basketball. The concern is, ‘Is it a paying position?’ If not, he won’t do it. He needs to find out soon because practice should start within two weeks or less!
 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
The two year old I keep is learning her letters and numbers. She was pointing out numbers on my big clock and asked, ‘Where’s 17?’ She amazes me. She’ll spell out ‘Sony’ on my television. We colored pictures of pumpkins today. She makes circles on everything and ‘draws’ a horsy. She loves horses. We watched Boo to You, Winnie the Pooh, Veggie Tales Silly Songs and What a Mess for quite a while. Then we had to sing all the matching songs 100 times. We loaded my pockets on my Winnie the Pooh overalls a dozen times today with toys and the paper from Crayons. I have 8 buttons with Pooh written on them. That was ‘amazing’ to the two year old. It was a very busy day!
I’m not going to do the yard sale this weekend. I forgot I have something already on Saturday morning. Also, a ‘community’, gated, in our town is having a community wide yard sale right inside their gates this week with added things to attract families. There will be hundreds of tables. I think it would be bad timing on my part.
 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:1-7 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23
Potty training is taking a good portion of my day. It’s too bad the girls aren’t both the same age so I didn’t have to do this continually. I’ve potty trained more than my share of children. Today brought more than the usual number of accidents. We’re being stubborn today.
It’s going to be even cooler tonight so I’ve already closed Nick’s windows. We’ll probably still keep ours open. I really love the cool air and warm quilts. Scooter is enjoying the weather. He’s quite frisky today. Nick played with him for a while, throwing a ball and chasing him around out back. Nick stepped on rocks and slid down. Our backyard is sloped toward the house and rocks appear after every rain. We picked up rocks several times a week for years and finally gave up. The clay washes and exposes rocks. A misstep and down you go. I’ve fallen more than once and have twisted my ankle several times in the last 8 years. Oh to have sod!
I decided on steaks for supper tonight. Those with some baked potatoes and asparagus will be quick and nutritious. I’ll put them on to cook as soon as the game is over and Nick calls to say they’re leaving the field. That should give me just enough time to cook and set the table. I’ll load the dishwasher, clean up the kitchen and then settle down to a night of television. CSI looks really intense tonight.
I’ve included a devotional and verse I got today from Senior Living Ministries. I hope you’ll take time to read them!
God bless,
Diane Tavegia
There’s a story of a wealthy man who went duck hunting with his hired help. They traveled in a horse and carriage, and along their way a rim came off one of the wheels. As the hired hand hammered it back on, he accidentally hit his finger. With that, he let go with a few bad words, but then quickly fell to his knees asking God’s forgiveness.
The man prayed, “Lord, it’s so difficult at times to live the Christian life.”
The man’s boss responded to his prayer, “I know you’re a Christian, but tell me why you struggle. I’m an atheist and I don’t have problems like that.”
The employee didn’t know what to say. All of a sudden, two ducks flew overhead. The wealthy man raised his gun and two shots rang out in the air. He shouted to his hired help, “Leave the dead one and go after that wounded bird!”
His employee pointed at the duck that was fluttering and struggling desperately to escape and said, “Boss, I’ve got an answer for you now. You said that my Christianity isn’t any good because I have to struggle. I’m like that wounded duck struggling to get away from the devil. But, you’re the dead duck, Boss!”
The Apostle Paul struggled just as we do in the Christian life. Battling the devil in this spiritual war is merely evidence of God working in your life. As a child of God, you’ve been forgiven of your sin, so Satan has to work even harder to get you to fail. But don’t despair because God has empowered you with the Holy Spirit so that you may have victory over sin through salvation in Him.
I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. Romans 7:15-18
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Friday and basketball news - 10/12/2007 7:16:07 PM
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dianetavegia
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 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11
It’s a long weekend for us. Oh, I’ll still have the two children to keep on Monday, but Jim won’t have work. Public school is out for ‘Fall Break’ today through Monday. The teachers have a work day today. They’ll get out by 2:30, tho.
Jim had a bad night. I think it was because the football team played their best game ever and lost by 2 points. He put in the game tape and watched it in the middle of the night, in bed. EEK! I would rouse when he whisper yelled ‘Get the BALL!’ I’m a very good sleeper, most of the time, so I’d go right back to sleep. He had a hard time getting up today, tho.
Jim had closed our windows except leaving one in the bathroom and one in our bedroom about 1/3rd opened. I got way too hot. Tonight I’ll open them a bit more after he lies down.
We have to be up near our regular time tomorrow. We have someplace to be by 9:00. I won’t go to the DUMP without showering, putting on makeup and fixing my hair. No way would I go anywhere else without fixing up.
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 
I always tell you about my surveys and free items. Well, yesterday’s mail brought a full sized container of a special tooth whitening product for me to use for 10 days. After that, I’ll get another container to use and analyze. I can’t say more, but free is wonderful. My teeth are already pretty white but there was no question about that on the qualifier.
With my surveys, I’m working really hard trying to get close to $100.00 for Christmas for Nick. We won’t be able to buy any other presents this year. Whew. I’m glad Nick is old enough to understand and is such a good kid.
Our daughter called today. She's getting a kitten for her girls and wanted some advice. She was sending me pictures of the kittens, but I never got them. I'd better check my spam block.
Both girls left really early today. The youngest left at 4:00 because dad had gotten off early and the other left not long after. Potty training went really well today. We had no accidents except during nap time and I don’t count that in a two year old.
Jim had a conference call with his mentor from college from 3:30 until 4:30. He was already ahead of the game by watching some online tutorials. He starts his next class on Monday. Yeah! I just pray he can complete this quickly so we can begin to earn a decent salary.
Jim is going to be assistant coach for Girl’s Basketball and practice begins next week. The head coach is a woman who coached at the college level. He’s pretty excited. He’ll not have more than a week between each sport. The games are at 4:30 weekdays and some Saturdays at 10:00. I’ll enjoy going to the Saturday games. The pay isn’t huge but it all helps. I’d prefer he do sports than try to work a night job and go to school full time.
Lots of good shows on tonight. I have a stomach ache and sure hope I'm not getting a tummy virus. I don't do well with tummy viruses. I get dehydrated easily, it seems. I ate some yogurt instead of supper so hope that helps.
That being said, please keep us in prayer. I need to find two more children to keep to supplement our income or a miracle.
Have a lovely weekend and God bless,
Diane Tavegia
Matthew 6:19-21 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
E. Schuyler English told about a Bible distributor, by the name of Michael Billester, who visited a small town in Poland not long before Word War II. Billester gave a Bible to a villager, who was converted after reading it. The new believer then passed the book on to others. This cycle of conversions and sharing of faith continued until 200 people had become believers through that one Bible!
When Billester returned to Poland in 1940, this group of Christians met together for a worship service where he was to preach the Word of God. It was usually his custom to ask for testimonies, but this time Billester asked if several people in the congregation would like to stand and quote verses of Scripture.
One man stood and said, “Perhaps we have misunderstood your request. Do you mean verses or chapters?”
These Polish villagers had memorized whole chapters and books. Thirteen people knew Matthew, Luke, and half of Genesis. Another person had memorized the entire book of Psalms. One shared Bible had touched all these people!
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Boring day! - 10/13/2007 7:09:42 PM
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Psalms 13:1-6 "How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? Consider and answer me, O LORD my God; enlighten my eyes, or I will sleep the sleep of death, and my enemy will say, "I have overcome him," and my adversaries will rejoice when I am shaken. But I have trusted in Your loving kindness; my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, because He has dealt bountifully with me." 
It’s been such a lovely day here. Unfortunately, it’s going to warm up a bit. I’d really prefer we not have 80° days, ever.
I woke at 5:00 to walk the dog and didn’t get back to sleep. We got our chores done and got back home pretty quickly. I got sleepy around lunch time so took a three hour nap today! YIKES. Hope I sleep tonight. I hadn’t planned on such a long nap. The guys were watching football at the other end of the house and I put in one of those Vampire movies I never see more than the first 30 minutes of.
I talked to my mother for a while today. She’d been out shopping and had gone to visit my aunt and uncle who were in the car wreck a few weeks ago. They’re still ‘mending’. My aunt’s foot was broken in 15 places. She still may need surgery to repair her foot.
Didn’t do too much else today so not much to share. There’s nothing on television tonight, either. Bummer!
Well, I’m hungry so think I’ll go find something to eat. Have a very nice evening and God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
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LOVE it! - 10/14/2007 5:33:59 PM
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 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable."
Oh what a gorgeous day! The weatherman was wrong about the ‘heat wave’. It barely reached 74° but we have such a strong breeze that it feels much cooler. Just lovely!
There was a good turn out for our youth Sunday School today, considering this is a long weekend. School doesn’t start back up until Tuesday and report cards go home that day. Many kids are not looking forward to that. The teacher for 7th grade boys was away and Jim has to clean up after cooking for the youth so we took the boys into our class and Jim joined us as soon as he was finished. The boys were very good. I had to speak to my son, once. He was whispering to his friend. Our sermon was on ‘Worship’ and is part of a series. The music was excellent. We’ve been singing more old hymns in second service.
Basketball try-outs will be Oct. 29th. Practice starts right after that with the first game on December 1st. There are two games a week, with one each Saturday morning. Jim’s looking forward to working with the girls. Baseball practice will start days after basketball ends.
"Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom." Psalm 90:12
Boy do I need to do some dusting! I’ve had the windows open and it’s been quite breezy. Everything has a thin coating of red clay dust. I sure wish we had grass out back. I have to hose the dog off a few times a day before bringing him in. He looks like a chocolate lab after running through the dirt, yet he’s a very shiny black lab.
Jim and Nick are going to do some yard work tomorrow. If the girls are sleeping, I want to trim some shrubs and pull up a couple of wayward flowers that self seeded. I need a huge hole dug for my Weigelia that has been overtaken by three HUGE Butterfly bushes. I’m still not sure where I should plant it. It needs a lot of sun and I want it where it can be seen and enjoyed. Digging in this clay is horrible.
Next Sunday is a training luncheon outside in our gazebo garden area at church. It’s for all the Sunday School teachers. It’s a Mexican food theme. I’ll look through my fall things to see if I have anything brightly colored. I don’t remember anything. The kids will have pizza and the older kids can go play football or shoot baskets. Nick will really like that. He’s such a great kid. I’m so thankful we have always home schooled him (except for a two month trial of a Pre-kindergarten class).
 May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us -- yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17
I made a pie for lunch today. It’s almost gone. Nick’s already had two big pieces. Jim and I both had a piece. We grilled chicken out and had mashed potatoes, gravy and corn. I don’t think you should have corn with potatoes, but that’s one of Jim’s favorites. I prefer peas with potatoes. We’d eaten and had the kitchen all cleaned by 1:15. Church had let out right at noon today. We park out back next to the youth building so we go out a back way and don’t have to wait for the police officer to stop traffic.
I need to go get cat food. Patches eats very little but if her bowl has food in it, the dog finishes it off. We try to keep her bowl away from him. It seems like we run out of cat food quite often. I filled her bowl and moved it so the dog can’t get to it. That should last til morning; however, the cat food bin is now empty.
I talked to my mother or a short time today. She was on her way to my Uncle Fred’s house to spend two nights. She sounded down. I’m hoping the company will do her good. Of course, my uncle and aunt are still recovering from a bad car wreck and can’t get out yet. Their weather is cooler so they can sit outside on the patio, tho. Hope she enjoys herself. I know she’d love for us to move to the area, but she has a vacation home in Georgia and takes several European trips each year. I hate the humidity of Mobile and I hate long summers, virtually no fall or spring and gray winters. Were I to move, it would be further north, into Tennessee or Virginia, etc., not Alabama.
 Lord, through all the generations you have been our home! Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from beginning to end, you are God. Psalm 90:1-2
Who knows? Maybe we’ll move again someday. We would have an awful time selling our house. Until people from Atlanta run out of homes in the adjoining towns, we’re probably not going to see many homes selling. Maybe I’ll win some lottery, tho. LOL
Jim’s college books are scheduled for delivery first thing tomorrow morning. He’s ready to get going! I’ll be so glad when it’s all completed and he can student teach and then teach full time.
God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
“Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Luke 12:27-31
“That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” Romans 8:4-6
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Busy day today - 10/15/2007 7:27:27 PM
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dianetavegia
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Psalms 15:1-2 "O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? 2 He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, and speaks truth in his heart."
Psalm 89:1 For I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever; With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.
It’s been a little hectic around here today. I had lots of housework to do (didn’t get it all done) and Jim was home today because of fall break. Both babies were here. I worked really hard on the potty training. That seems to take up most of my day, tho I’m sure it didn’t. It was pretty successful, tho. Better than most days.
Anyhow, Jim ran to the bank and post office and then picked up a free fax machine given away off Freecycle. I hope it works. I had a fax to send right away and got a ‘check film’ message. The lady said that was because the ink ribbon for printing was out. We don’t need to receive faxes, only send them. He also picked up milk and soda while he was out. It can be very hard having only one car.
We’ll go out after supper and put up a few political signs we have for the run-off election tomorrow. I didn’t realize the signs were mostly printed on just one side or I would have taken more. My last few are front and back.
Jim’s books for his first two classes came today. We paid almost $60.00 for two small paperbacks. Oh well. He’ll sell them back once he’s finished the course. He’d waited too late to get used ones. He started on the work right away. Goodness, I hope he can finish quickly!
I called to schedule our flu shots today and the nurse called back a little while later to say she’d decided to offer flu shots on doctor’s day off so those who are sick could be seen more quickly and those needing shots could get them without being exposed to sick people. We’ll get our shots on Thursday afternoon. Nick still will get his through the Health Department the end of October. He hates shots and scribbled it off the calendar and threw away a note I’d made for myself. What he doesn’t realize is that only makes me surer to remember it. Then I remembered that the doctor’s office didn’t have our new insurance information so I called and gave that to them. The nurse told me MY doctor is NOT in the big office on the first floor of the building attached to the hospital. He’s on the second floor and still has fewer patients so almost never any waiting. That’s great news. Not only is he much closer, but still no waiting.
Jon called about lunch time. His very expensive and fancy cell phone broke and he’d not been able to retrieve his messages or make calls. It had gone from not ringing, just vibrating, to doing nothing. He’d gone today and traded it in for a cheap reconditioned phone.
The weatherman was wrong again and it’s not gotten above 75°. We also have a lovely breeze and skies so blue they hurt your eyes. I’m so glad we didn’t creep back into the 80°’s. Rain is supposed to move in for the rest of the week. I don’t mind rain at all. Since our trees are just starting to hint at turning, maybe the rain will help create more vibrant colorings. I love the reds and purples, oranges and bright yellows of fall.
I did a small amount of weeding but still need to finish out front and trim four small shrubs before heading out back. I do a little at a time because I can’t leave the girls unattended. A handful of weeds each time I go out with the dog is about all I manage.
I also cut Barbie’s hair today. It had to be done. I’d done my best to comb it. I’d tried a ponytail, which did not go over well with the 2 year old. There was no other option. Barbie looks okay, if you ask me. She’s always naked, so what does it matter about her hair? I heard Ken had left her for another woman.
Well supper’s over and the kitchen is cleaned. Jim and I went out and put up some final signs in our precinct for John Denney. John just called to see if things were going okay and they are. I sure hope a lot of people turn out to vote tomorrow, Oct. 16th.
Have a lovely evening and God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
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Where's Home? - 10/16/2007 5:53:49 PM
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 "There is no one good but God alone" Mark 10:18 "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us" 1 John 1:8 "There is no one who is righteous, not even one; ... since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" Romans 3:9,23 "God made him [Jesus] who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." 2 Corinthians 5:21 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:18-19 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
Oh what a gorgeous day! It’s gray and overcast with a strong, chilly breeze. I have all my windows open and am really enjoying the weather. If it cools much more, I may grab a sweater. Changed my mind and changed my shirt, instead. I love turtlenecks so grabbed one of those.
I had gotten a lot of housework done yesterday but the girls made a big mess at breakfast today. This is why I only bother to mop the kitchen on the weekends. It doesn’t stay clean even a few hours once they’re here. Today Hailee stomped animal cookies. Lauren’s lunch always ends up on the wall, baseboard and floor. Today was no exception.
So, I was up a bit early and both girls got here early. I had most of my daily work done by 10:00 a.m.
My hair takes forever to dry when it’s so humid, but I prefer that to the blow dryer. My hair is quite fine and I don’t want to dry it out or damage it. It’s down below the top of my shoulders now. I use a curling iron each day. I’m so glad I let it grow out. I love how feminine it is. I can’t believe I wore it so ‘boyish’ for so long after it being so long I was able to sit on it when I was 35!
For the next two weeks, Jim will be home right away, by 3:45 or so. Today we had to vote. Thursday we’ll go get flu shots and he goes to the Dermatopatholigist next Tuesday for a recheck on the two spots that were moderate melanoma. I hope he doesn’t need more treatment.
I earned $10.00 on a survey today and am saving all my survey money between now and Christmas to buy Nick gifts. I’d like to get about $200. The kid is growing SO fast and owns only consignment shop clothes and a few shirts our daughter bought him this summer. The size 16 pants are fine around the waist but are showing his socks. I’m not sure what to do about the pants. He hates slims. I’ll have to find some 18 slims for him to try on.
I don’t feel ‘home’ here in Villa Rica. I never have. We’ve been here and in this house for over 8 years now. I could pack up and move tomorrow. Isn’t that awful? Villa Rica is not a town that embraces newcomers. I’m from the deep(er) south and was raised much of my childhood just an hour or so from here, but that means nothing to Villa Rica lifers. I’m not ‘from’ here. Maybe it’s because it was always such a tiny town. I’m sure many other new people feel the same way. There’s no sense of community. Our subdivision is filled with homes that have been bought and sold many times. There are many renters, too. Some houses on my street have had 4 or so owners or tenants. Then there’s the ‘communities’. Sand Hill. Fairfield. Sharp’s Creek. Mirror Lake. I joined a now defunct women’s political club and was one of the only women not from Fairfield. Every discussion seemed to revolve around how XYZ would affect Fairfield residents. All of this just adds to the disconnected feel. I’d rather be in the middle of nowhere than surrounded by strangers.
So, my favorite night of television is messed up because of baseball. I’ll watch NCIS at 8:00 and then be bored til I fall asleep. I really like House and Bones.
I’ll call and check on my mother in a while. She should be home from my uncle’s house today. He’s only 20 minutes from her but she’d gone and spent a few nights with them. I hope she had a good time. She doesn’t feel at ‘home’ in Daphne. She was born and raised in Mobile and we lived there until I was 15. Most of my relatives live there, still. I’m not close to any of them, tho. I’ve been away 41 years.
God is good. In all things, Give Thanks!
Have a lovely evening and God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
Nehemiah 9:8 "You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give him the land of the Canaanite, of the Hittite and the Amorite, of the Perizzite, the Jebusite and the Girgashite— to give it to his descendants. And You have fulfilled Your promise, for You are righteous."
“The seventy-two returned with joy and said, ‘Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.’” Luke 10:17
During a Georgia quail season, an Atlanta executive met an old farmer hunting with a very old hound dog at his side. Twice the arthritic dog ran slowly ahead and pointed. Twice the old farmer fired into the open air. When the executive saw no birds rise, he asked the farmer for an explanation.
“Well,” grinned the old man, “I knew there weren’t no birds in that grass. Buddy’s nose ain’t what it used to be. But him and me have had some wonderful times together. He’s still doing the best he can — and it’d be mighty mean of me to call him a liar at this stage of the game!”
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Good, Good Day - 10/17/2007 6:12:48 PM
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dianetavegia
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 Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations. Psalms 100:1-5
Jim woke at 4:45 with a bad headache, which means I woke at 4:45. There was no going back to sleep, either. I’d gone to bed early and was asleep by 11:00 and slept well until he woke. I tried to get back to sleep, but it wasn’t to be. I am very tired, now. I’ll try and stay awake through Criminal Minds tonight.
Today is a victorious day. I give praises to HIS Name! God is still on HIS throne.
Our weather is still pretty. The sun is out and it’s not getting above 75° but our lows won’t get below 60° the next few days. That’s warmer than I like, for sleeping. We still have a chance of rain on Thursday and Friday. In fact, heavy rains or severe weather may begin tonight. We sure do need it. All the local lakes have dried up. Water restrictions are going to be forced onto factories and other businesses soon.
Jim’s doing schoolwork for a few hours each night plus he does reading during his off time at school during the day and when he first comes in. He submits his written lessons online. It’s taking him a bit of getting used to the website. Things go where you’d not expect them to go. I’m sure he’ll catch on quickly. He’s very smart and learns quickly.
I talked to my mother last night. She’d enjoyed her time with my uncle and his wife. She ate well while with them. She tends to not have much of an appetite, eating alone. She’s way too thin and keeps losing weight. We talked about how neither of us feels at home. She wants to move back to the town she left in Florida but one of her friends told her that no one they knew is left. Some died and some left after the bad hurricanes a few years ago. Also, they’re all getting quite old and many are now in retirement homes or just stay home and do nothing. She doesn’t care where she lives, as long as the weather is warm and not humid. I’d rather live where it’s cooler and there’s snow in the winters. She wants to be less than a days drive to relatives, but not close so they can just drop in. I’d love to have all my family on the same street.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight,
O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Psalms 19:14
The man we campaigned for lost by about 500 votes. I have to admit I’m concerned for our county and our public servants.
What a mess I had today. The one year old had pork and beans for lunch and she proceeded to throw most of them right onto the floor. She smeared some in her hair and put some down her shirt. I never dress her until after lunch because of how messy she is. She goes right to church from my house on Wednesday nights, so I want her to look nice. I let the dog eat the beans off the floor and will have to mop tonight. For 11 hours a day, I can barely walk through my television room because of all the toys on the floor.
I talked to mother again today. She’s very upbeat. I’m so glad. I don’t like it when she sounds down. She’s expecting bad weather, too. She lives almost on the gulf, within walking distance of the bay. Her home is brand new and beautiful. She asked if we could come for Thanksgiving. I have kids to keep the day after, tho. She’d love for us to come for Christmas, but she doesn’t decorate and doesn’t like Christmas music going day and night. She doesn’t have a church and doesn’t go to Christmas services. I would miss all that.
Tonight is youth. Nick will go. I won’t be able to go the rest of the year because of no transportation. I can’t accept a cell group since I’m not able to promise I can attend. I just figure God has someone else in mind for that position. Also, it may be that the Lord wants Nick to have some time away from us. I think it’s good for a teen to learn to have self control and behave when their parents aren’t around to see them.
The two year old I keep won’t be coming tomorrow. Mom has tomorrow off and has some errands to run. They’re going to do some Mommy and Daughter things. I know they’ll enjoy that. The little one is so precious and every day says something so cute. I’ve been keeping her for about 16 months now. She feels like family. Potty training is going SO very well. She’s extremely smart. She knows a lot of her letters by sight, numbers, too. She knows shapes and colors. She can ‘sight read’ some words, like Pooh. All at 2 years 5 months. Very smart!
Well, Jim’s home and we’ve finished supper. Nick’s gone to youth group. The one year old was very late leaving for a Wednesday night and Mom called and asked me to feed her supper. She’s a very sweet spirited little girl of 14 months. I’ve only kept her 3 ½ months now.
Have a lovely evening and God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5 “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. ...I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength” Philippians 4:11-13 We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks, for Your name is near; Men declare Your wondrous works. Psalm 75:1 
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Flu shot and pumpkin pie - 10/18/2007 5:34:35 PM
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But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6  Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. We live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:6-8
“I will bring them into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name and I will answer them; I will say, 'They are My people,' and they will say, 'The Lord is our God.'" Zechariah 13:9
A gentle rain moved in about 10:00 a.m. today, tho it was supposed to start early last night. It’ll rain on and off today and tomorrow. It was so very peaceful. Unfortunately, the rain lasted only a short time, the ground dried up and the sun came out. There’s a steady breeze and the sound of the rain was so calming, soothing. We sure need rain!
Nick had a wonderful time at youth last night. Our new youth focus is going to be on Ministry. The youth will choose different projects to do to help in the community and go out either Wednesday nights or other assigned times to do them. They’ll go in their small groups or as a larger group. They’ll also be some ‘in church’ opportunities such as listening to Bible verses in AWANA or helping in the nursery during prayer meeting. I think it’s a wonderful idea. In past years, the youth have raked leaves, cleaned gutters, painted houses and helped our community elderly in other ways. Collecting canned goods for The Fullerville Mission, taking cookies to teachers on ‘work days’, visiting shut-ins or nursing homes, working with Habitat for Humanity and working fundraisers to provide a well in an African village are just a few plans.
Our Sunday School lesson for Sunday is on sin. We’ve studied Free Will, The Garden of Eden and did a book study on personal evangelism in the last two months. There’s an opening session video followed by us breaking into classes and reading scripture along with teachings and discussions. I co teach the 7th and 8th grade girls. This week we’ll also have the 8th grade boys in with us because their teacher is out of town.
I cleaned out the fridge today. It didn’t have a lot of left overs and it was already wiped down, so it wasn’t a huge job. I try to always do it before we shop for groceries. I noticed, today, that some things, like Salsa, had been put on the shelves instead of the door. It made it harder to find things or reach things. Anyhow, glad it’s done and the containers went right into the dishwasher and were sanitized, too.
Today was ‘flu shot’ day for Jim and me. Nick will get his on the 26th through the Health Department. We went to our doctor’s office. Nick has never been seen by Dr. Thompson so he would have had to go in for a regular visit and then get a flu shot later. There was no need for a visit or paying the co-pay. Our doctor was off today and the nurse was just doing a flu shot clinic. Easy in and out.
Jim has a school Christmas party in December and I’d love to have finished my weight loss by then. I don’t think it’s going to happen. I’ve been stuck for a long time now. I’m not sure what else I can do. I’ve given up snacks. I don’t eat after supper. I even stopped eating yogurt each night as a dessert. I’ve cut down on soda and the amount of sugar I put in my hot tea. My appetite is lessened so I eat about half the amount of supper that I used to eat. We already eat healthy foods. I’ve never been much of a sweet eater and limit salty snacks to pretzels or microwave popcorn a few times a month.
A local mother of 3 is asking for gallon buckets that she could sit under her gutters in case it rains. Her well has run dry and she needs to collect water for flushing toilets. Isn’t this drought awful?
A survey I did today includes me trying a new product. I’ll use it for a week and then answer questions about it in a short email. I’ll be paid for my time, plus I’ll get to see if the product works for me before I purchase it. Good deal, eh? Another survey paid $1.50 and was for Nick to answer. It was on a new PS 2 game being released next month.
1 Samuel 15:22 "Samuel replied, "Has the Lord as much pleasure in your burnt offerings and sacrifices as in your obedience? Obedience is far better than sacrifice."
After our flu shots (painless), we stopped at the grocery store and got milk, pumpkin pie and some nacho chips for that salsa. I’m really hungry for pumpkin pie! I don’t eat the pie crust, to save calories.
Tonight is CSI, Without a Trace and Law and Order. Sara is leaving CSI. Gill will ask her to marry him, but the actress announced she’s leaving the show. I didn’t like her that much, anyhow. Wonder if I’ll stay awake for all three shows. Last night, I saw only part of Criminal Minds and was fast asleep. A car alarm went off behind us at 5:00 a.m. and woke me. I got back to sleep around 5:45 and slept until Lauren’s mom knocked on the door. She was 20 minutes early and I’d set my clock for later since the two year old wasn’t coming today. Baby fell asleep eating breakfast and slept til lunch. She fell asleep sitting up this afternoon after we got in from the doctor’s office. I try to keep her up so she’ll sleep good at night, but she really needs her afternoon nap.
Time to cook supper and then eat some of that pie. Have a lovely evening and God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
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Ah, the Weekend! - 10/19/2007 7:23:10 PM
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“We love because he first loved us. ... And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother” 1 John 4:19, 21
“If we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit” 1 John 4:12-13
There’s a wonderful breeze coming in my windows today. Wow! We got a very small amount of rain over night. It wasn’t enough to even really wet the ground, tho. It did bring the cooler winds, tho.
Sunday is supposed to be low 80°’s. I’m not happy about that. We have a Sunday School Teacher’s luncheon and training seminar outside after church this Sunday. It could be really hot! Maybe we’ll eat outside and then have the meeting inside.
I fell asleep during Law and Order last night, so about 10:30, and slept until 7:00. Both girls got here at the same time today. One was late and one was early. They were on the same schedule so I had a bit of free time to do housework early today and then had them both up from noon until they left.
I put in a small pork roast and a small package of short ribs to cook for supper. I put them in the slow cooker. We all love both and neither package was enough for three of us. We can all share and have plenty, this way. I’m making some stuffing to go with it and then some of the green beans I put up this summer. Any left over meat and bones will go into some 15 bean soup or Blackeyed Peas for tomorrow or making broth.
Jim has two faculty meetings next week and his recheck with the dermatologist is on Tuesday at 4:00. She’ll be rechecking the melanoma areas. I sure hope she doesn’t need to do anything else and that she doesn’t see anything else that looks suspicious. Jim wants this behind him. I’m just so thankful, and so is he, that the Lord spared him from full blown melanoma.
October 29th is basketball tryouts. To start, practice is going to be right after school. Later they’ll have practice later in the evening we think. Either is okay. I sure like him coming home at 3:45 but am not sure about him going out at 5:30 until 7:30! We enjoy each other’s company and like eating supper together. Guess we could always eat just before 5:00 if we had to.
My reading glasses broke today. The screw wouldn’t stay in and now I’ve lost it. Oh well. Another dollar down the tubes. LOL! Honestly, I get them at Dollar Tree for $1.00. I am SO thankful for cataract surgery! Meanwhile, I put a paperclip through the hole. Jim will freak out. He’ll offer me some electrical tape as a joke.
The little baby left over 2 hours early today. Her Dad works long days, usually. He may have off Monday, too, instead of working overtime. I’m sure looking forward to a peaceful weekend. We don’t have anything to do on Saturday.
Tonight is Moonlight and it looks good. I love vampire movies and always have. I grew up with the old Bela Lugosi movies. Mummies and Vampires, every Friday night. I only dated a few times in my life so Friday and Saturday I’d stay up and watch the movies that came on at midnight. Bwa Ha Ha!
I talked to my mother about 2:00 my time for an hour. She sounded a bit overwhelmed. She’d been looking for a paper and can’t find it. She’d not eaten or dressed yet. She’s still talking about moving again. I think she would be making a bad decision, but it’s her decision to make. I do wish she lived nearer to us, tho. Her vacation home is on a mountain in North East Georgia, about 2 hours from us.
Have a lovely evening and God Bless,
 Diane Tavegia
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
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Saturday Oct. 20th - 10/20/2007 7:12:23 PM
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1 Samuel 15:22-23 "Samuel said, "Has the LORD as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams. "For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has also rejected you from being king."
Oh what a beautiful day! It’s a bit chilly and I love it. I’ve got the windows open and have on one of my turtleneck shirts. It was supposed to get up to about 78° but it’s never gotten above 68° with a strong breeze, bright blue skies and an expected low in the low 40°’s. Maybe that means Sunday won’t reach 80°, as predicted.
We were in bed by 10:30 last night. I didn’t even stay awake through NUMB3RS. I woke at 7:00, as usual, but dozed on and off until 10:00. That’s when Jim woke for the day. Boy was that nice! We never, ever sleep in like that. I’d put Scooter out at 9:00. He was content to sleep, but I was about to doze off and didn’t want to have to get right back up. Poor guy sat outside my bedroom window and stared at me. The cat wouldn’t even get up at 10:00. I had to push her off the bed to make it. She’d gotten up under the quilts and wasn’t moving.
Tomorrow is our Sunday School teacher’s luncheon right after the 11:00 service. It’s a Mexican food theme with pizza for the kids. I think I’ll dress casual; very casual. We’re going to eat outside and may end up sitting with plates in hand. I’d rather not ruin one of the only decent church outfits I own. I’m thinking slacks and a shirt or my corduroy Pooh coveralls and a turtleneck.
Jon called late yesterday. He still planned to come over today but we haven’t seen him yet. I miss seeing him, but he married a woman with two teenagers and is quite busy with his new family. Can you imagine waking up one day and having teenage girls? No time to adjust. He keeps apologizing for his behavior when he was a teen. He knows, now.
Jim’s not done any more assignments yet for his schooling. I don’t want to be pushy, but I’d hoped he’d do schooling every day so he would finish very quickly. His assignments can take up to a month to be graded, so it’s hard to move on with the next section, I’m sure.
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6
I went out and sat on our deck with Scooter for a while this afternoon. The sun was so warm and the breeze so pleasant. I could have easily fallen asleep. Both Scooter and I are sneezing from all the pollen, tho. The Ragweed is blooming all around.
Nick told us he was going to make his Christmas list today. Jim laughed and told him to register at Dollar Tree. Nick put one old PS2 racing game on the list. Nothing else. He’s such a great kid. I’m sure there’s more he wants, but he won’t ask.
Speaking of Christmas, I need to fall clean my living room so we can be ready for bringing up the Christmas tree. My living room is the hardest room because of my nutcracker collection and all our books. I also have to move some furniture out and into my bedroom for the holidays. We put up a tree in our bedroom, Nick’s bedroom and the living room plus several outside. I’ve had to adjust some of my Christmas pretties because of Scooter. He’s still ‘puppy enough’ that he’ll grab and run with something fuzzy or moving. I put those things where he can’t reach them.
I’m thinking about asking Jim if we can eat Thanksgiving dinner at dinner time instead of 2:00, as usual. It’s a lot of work and always such a rush. I don’t have off the day before so can’t be cooking all day while watching babies. Jim always asks me ‘What time are we going to eat’ right at noon on Thanksgiving and Christmas and I always go along with Grandma Alcorn’s 2:00 that he was used to. Time to make things easier.
Speaking of that, I worked at the hospital when we were newly weds and walked across the street and down half a block from the hospital to Grandma’s house the first Thanksgiving after Jim got out of the Army. Would you believe Grandma had already served all the food and hadn’t even considered waiting 30 minutes for me to arrive? That really hurt my feelings, but I ate and didn’t say a thing, until now. She’s been dead a whole chunk of years, but I have never forgotten the ‘you’re not family’ way she made me feel that day. So, I’m going to ask. Okay. He said ‘That’s fine with me. We can sleep in.’
I called and visited with my mother for a while tonight. She’s doing okay. She doesn’t eat well because she doesn’t like eating alone. I suggested eating in front of the television and she admitted that when she has done that, she’s eaten all her food. She needs a tray, tho. She’ll go out tomorrow and get one. She’s supposed to go to my cousins art show on the causeway in Mobile tomorrow with relatives. Hope so.
Well, it’s time to close so have a lovely evening and God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
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Lovely and fun luncheon today - 10/21/2007 7:40:21 PM
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 What’s in YOUR wallet? “What is that in your hand?” Exodus 4:2
Our Sunday School Teacher’s Luncheon was great. The training portion was quite short, but we had a lovely time visiting with church friends we don’t get to talk with often. It was outside and in the sun so by time we got home at 2:00, I was so very sleepy. I took a nap and woke with a sinus headache.
I felt like I ate too much at lunch. I’m not used to eating desserts, especially right as we finish a meal. I’ll not eat again today. The kids had pizza and then played all sorts of games. Some of the kids had a piñata. Nick had a lot of fun and was disappointed when it was time to leave. He’d been worried no kids his age would stay, but a good number were there.
We had a good turn out in Sunday School and a good lesson on ‘Sin’. The next four weeks, our lessons are; ‘Everybody Sins’, ‘I Am Accountable’, ‘Rating Sins’ and ‘Sin’s Effects’. It is another excellent from a series that has a video opener. One of the 8th grade girls said today, ‘Man. This is DEEP.’ She’s right. I’m so glad our Minister of Education doesn’t look for lessons that ‘dumb down’ God and scripture for our younger Christians.
I guess you’ve seen we’re in a state of emergency in Georgia. We’re almost out of water. Also, with foreclosures so high, home values are below what we paid for our homes and the only people making out are buyers who can pick up a repossessed home for half its value. Very sad.
I’d picked up the lesson outline for the next four weeks for a teacher who’s away on a hunting trip so we took it to his house tonight and then went to Wal-Mart and got an item we really needed. That was fun and a blessing, too.
Jim’s going to start taking lunch. He’d been buying it each day but two days this past week and one the previous week, the lunch upset his stomach. The lunches are not cheap either! So, we got some of the microwaveable lunches while at Wal-Mart. Some were only 98 cents. None were as much as buying lunch.
Jim got a lot of school work done later yesterday and submitted it for grading. He's doing more tonight. He’s still getting used to the online submission forms. There’s a spell checker but it only checks the first submission over and over. We haven’t quite figured out what’s going on. He’d already spell checked in Word, but this one catches easy typing mistakes like too for to, etc.
I think I’m only going to have the 2 year old tomorrow. The father of the one year old didn’t think he’d be working. I asked them to let me know but haven’t heard yet. It would be nice to have a bit of a break so I can catch up on some housework I’d like to get done. We’ll see.
Well, not much going on today and it’s time to close. I have included a few lines from a great devotional I got today. Hope you’ll take a second to read it. Have a lovely evening and God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
From: When We Wonder by Dr. Paul Chappell
“What do you have in your hand?” What do you have that you can offer God? One little boy only had two fish and five loaves of bread, yet God worked through him because he willingly gave what he had. It is not the amount of what we have but our willingness to give it to Him that matters to God.
Also, we see that God performed an amazing miracle. Exodus 4:3-4 says, “And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it. And the LORD said unto Moses, Put forth your hand, and take it by the tail. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand.” God performed a great miracle because Moses was willing to give God what he had and obey His commands.
We should not worry and wonder about how God will use us or how He will work in our lives. We must simply give Him what we have and let Him use it to His glory. What do you have today that you can give God?
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October Rain - 10/22/2007 6:38:14 PM
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 For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done. Matthew 16:27
I woke at 5:00 to the sound of a soft rain. It’s rained on and off since then. It’s supposed to rain for several days. We certainly need it and I do love the rain. I love all sorts of weather except the hot days of summer. Whatever am I doing in the Deep South?
We were talking about Christmas and I told Nick and Jim that I was a foot of snow for Christmas. Nothing else. Oh I’d love it if we were to get snow! Every year!
I only had the one child today, the two year old. She was in a wonderful mood and proud of herself for going potty without being asked. I’m not exaggerating when I say she is smart! She can count and sing her ABC’s, knows all her colors, shapes, recognizes some numbers and letters and sight reads some words. Her parents work with her while ‘playing’ and then I do the same here. She’s going to be a good, good student. Since it was raining, I had to keep the dog inside, so I didn’t have the option of letting her follow me around while I did housework. The dog is huge and can knock her over just brushing up against her. I keep him gated so he can’t steal her toys or get to her potty chair.
I started off early, washing some lovely sheets for our bed. My old sheets were only 130 count thread and after just a short time, it felt like you were lying on small stones! The threads bunched up into little knots. I love my bedroom, tho I’d repaint it if I could. I’d love to have a shade of purple with lavender accents but our carpet is burgundy and that wouldn’t match at all. Til then, I pick up on the lavender in my bedspread, pillow cases and with accent pillows and other pieces I’ve had for years.
We had steak for supper. I had to cook them inside. It’s rained quite hard on and off and I wouldn’t expect Jim to stand in the rain to grill steaks. I started the Black-eyed Peas around noon so they’d be ready for suppertime. We had Yams, steak, Black-eyed Peas and biscuits. Hmmm… Whatever should I take out to cook for tomorrow night? We haven’t had chicken in a long time.
Jim’s getting home by 3:45 or 4:00 right now. Basketball try-outs are Monday and tomorrow is the recheck with his Dermatopatholigist in the next big town. He went right down to do his schoolwork today. One answer to one question is already 5 pages long. He’ll insert the answer into the online task stream later and then check it there.
Well, another night with nothing much on television. I sure hope Tuesday’s viewing isn’t messed up by baseball! I missed House and Bones last week.
Jon called today. We got to talk for a long time. He generally sleeps a good bit of the morning because he works 3- 11:00 plus a lot of overtime. He can’t fall asleep when he first gets home and he gets up with his wife early each morning so they can eat breakfast together.
I’ve included a few verses and a few lines from a devotional I got today and hope you’ll read them. Have a lovely evening and God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
John 15:1-8 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me."
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."
And From www.WorthyNews.com
After the Civil War, Robert E. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a once beautiful old tree in front of her house. There she bitterly cried that its limbs and trunk had been destroyed by Federal artillery fire. She looked to Lee for a word condemning the North or at least sympathizing with her loss. After a brief silence, Lee said, "Cut it down, my dear Madam, and forget it."
The enemy is constantly attacking the body of Messiah. Some of his most effective tactics are anger, bitterness and unforgiveness. Paul wrote that we should never be ignorant of the enemy’s schemes (2 Cor. 2:11), and our lives should be marked with love one for another….and above all things, to put on charity. The word charity in Greek is the word agape!
Jesus has come and has forgiven us. We simply need to forgive others. We must base our relationships with others on the same criteria that God bases His relationship with us: love, acceptance and forgiveness. Our acts of forgiveness will set the captives free ... and at the end of it all, we may realize that we were the captives!
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Good News from the doctor today - 10/23/2007 6:36:30 PM
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You do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. James 4:14 My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle. Job 7:6  "Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off." Proverbs 23:18 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 
The rain woke us just after 6:00 this morning. It was very loud and quite heavy. I don’t know how long it had been raining. The weather radio alarm had gone off at 1:30 to warn of tornadoes. I turned the radio off so it wouldn’t wake me every 15 minutes and went back to sleep. I slept soundly in the midst of the storm.
I went ahead and got up at 6:10 and walked the dog in the rain. He wasn’t very excited about that. Once we got back inside, I started a pot of coffee and made the bed.
I always do a quick $1.00 survey first thing in the morning so I don’t forget a day. I can do one a day with one website and earn about $40.00 a month, or more, with them. By October 30th, I’ll have at least $53.00 there. I cashed in at another two sites this morning for $10.00 and $13.00 and I already have $5.00 coming from another. I’m saving those checks for Christmas gifts for Nick.
God is so good to us. I’ve not yet found more children to keep and we were going to be short on funds to pay our meager bills in November and December. Jim’s college grant is for more than his six months tuition and the school will send us the overage. It’s exactly enough to fill in those missing funds. Nothing extra. Just enough.
 Do you see the beauty or only the trash and weeds outside the door?
Jim has been doing three to four hours of schoolwork each night. I’m so very proud of him. If he keeps up this pace, he’ll finish very quickly. He didn’t get home until almost 5:30 tonight and we ate right away, then he started his schoolwork.
Today was Jim’s recheck for the spots on his back that were medium melanoma. The doctor was pleased with the healing and the results she got during the last surgery so he doesn’t have to return until late March. He’ll be checked every six months from now on.
My sister in law sent me a link to a Skeleton Hangman Game and I had to make myself stop playing. Too much fun!
Supper’s finished and the kitchen is cleaned. Tonight is House, Bones and NCIS. We really enjoy those shows. Scooter’s chewing on a bone, Jim’s doing schoolwork and Nick’s playing Call of Duty 3. My clothes are all folded and I don’t have anything that has to be done tonight. Lots that COULD be done, but not has to be done.
I’ve chosen part of a devotional and an email forward to share today. Hope you’ll read them. Have a lovely evening and God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
From Senior Living Ministries comes this piece:
Scientific measurements indicate that we are moving even when we are standing still. Continental land masses sit on enormous slabs of rock that slide very slowly at the rate of 1 to 8 inches per year. In addition, America is gradually moving westward, away from Europe, at the rate of 3 inches per year.
Consider this: our Milky Way galaxy is hurtling through space at 375 miles per second or 1.3 million miles per hour. And within our own galaxy, the sun and its solar system are zooming along at 12.4 miles per second.
If you lie on your back in a quiet park on a cloudless day, you may feel as though all time and movement have stopped under the warm rays of the sun. When you walk down the street, you don't notice the earth spinning beneath your feet. Just as we are hurtling through the heavens at unimaginable speeds, so, too we are moving from our home on earth to eternity.
Our days and opportunities to live for the Lord and share Him with others pass so quickly that we cannot afford to waste any more time. It is important that we remember our days are numbered and life is but "a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14). Time is God's gift to you, so worship Him, live for Him, and bring others to the saving knowledge of His grace and forgiveness in the days you have left. Live dynamically for Christ today because tomorrow may not come.
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Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection?
The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of the stone slab in the borrowed tomb.
1 Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 2 She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, "They have taken the Lord's body out of the tomb, and I don't know where they have put him!" 3 Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. 4 The other disciple outran Peter and got there first. 5 He stooped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in. 6 Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, 7 while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was folded up and lying to the side.
Is that important? Absolutely! Is it really significant? Yes! In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition. When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was finished.
Now if the master was done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, "I'm done". But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because the servant knew that the folded napkin meant, "I'm not finished yet." The folded napkin meant, "I'm coming back!"
Jesus IS coming again!
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