Confusion

I just love when I go online to look up information on a problem.  One site says do this and then another site says the exact opposites.  I decided to go online tonight to try and find suggestions on what type of clothing is good and warm for people who have Fibromyalgia.  I was outside in this lovely weather unloading a truck of dairy products.  I all but froze myself.  The truckload was a blessing, but my fibromyalgia did not like it one bit.  I decided it was time to try and find warm clothing.  A cold literally hurts me.  So, I go on one website and it tells me to wear cotton and dark clothing.  Then I go to another one in it says don’t wear cotton and wear light clothing.  I guess I should know there’s no shortcut.  It always comes down to a matter of trial and error.  Of course after talking to a friend about Raynaud’s, I looked up info on it.  Guess what, I had all the symptoms of it too.  Getting older sucks and that I’m not confused about.

Fellowship brings blessings

Hebrews 10:24-25

24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.


Lately God has been laying on my heart about the importance of being with fellow Christians on a regular basis.  I am going to spend the next several weeks posting several blogs about it.  


As I am writing this, I have tears for a another wonderful, loving Christian man that God has called home. They aren't really tears of sadness, but of how much I will miss the blessing of being around him.  I rejoice that he knew God and is now with Him.   

It is so easy to bless others around you.  Even a smile can do the trick or a simple hello.  You will find that the more you think you are blessing others, that you are being blessed by them.  It is part of God's plan to help us grow in Him.  It part of why it is important to being in the midst of Christians on a regular basis.  God knows that we need to be blessed and to be filled time and time again with the godly love of others.  

It is truly amazing to see what God has in store for you if you just go and follow His voice.  God will not lead you into a place that He will not be by your side.  For some it is a task as simple as talking to a neighbor who needs an ear.  Where as others are called to go out and work with the homeless on the streets.  There are even those called to go out to other parts of the world to spread God's blessings.  Others of us travel the US spreading God's love.  

It doesn't matter how small or how big of a task God has set for you.  Every single task is just as important as the next.  God puts us where we can best be used.  He will lead us to be His vessel.  

It is like a lady that came in today to the food bank.  She had been in Friday and needed enough to get her through to Monday.  She thanked me for the items I gave her when she came in.  They were exactly what she was needing.  I told her that God has a way of making sure that happens.  

God will put you in situations that you are comfortable with and you know why you are there.  Other times, you will feel uneasy and have no clue what God was thinking.  Just remember to trust God and let His blessing run through you to others.

Take care and God bless,
Sherri


One of the things I love most is to hear and watch the geese as they migrate.  This picture was taken by my friend Bev at Red Hills State Park.

When life gives you lemons, count your blessings.

Psalm 103:2

Praise the Lord, my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits

The lemon list

uncontrolled depression

It is amazing when you type in symptoms into web md that it comes up being part of your depression.  There are things I never realized were connected to depression

A son with autism that enjoys screaming for no reason at all.  I got some strange looks when I was going through the bank drive through and Steven scream bloody murder for unknown reasons 

Fibromyalgia, with the cold weather and having to be outside some today the wind was literally hurting me

Not having enough time to get paperwork done

I know there are others, but I will stop there

The blessings list

I live in a country where I can get help that I need for my depression

A child that is 19 but still loves to hug his mom and tell me he loves me.  Also tonight, he fell as sleep early.

A loving husband, family, church family, spiritual family @ MH and friends

Not having enough time to get paperwork done-you have to love all the trucks God sends us to have product to give the people in this county.

My depression has been hitting me hard today.  So much, that I am going to finally listen to God and start therapy.  I have music therapy going right now.  A new Los Lonely Boys came out today, so I’m listening to it.  After that, I will find more soothing music to listen to. 

If you are reading this and you have depression that you’re not getting treated, please do not be like me.  I took too long to get on medication and much too long to decide on therapy.  I know that used easier said than done.  I will never forget all of the thoughts that went through my head before I started medication.  They are a lot of what is going through my head now.  God gave us medication and therapy to help us be stronger.  We have to remember that to many people misuse and abuse it.  We can’t let those negative connotations stop us from what we need to do.  Anybody who is reading this and has questions or need help getting started on the path to wellness please contact me. I am serious here, don't hesitate to contact me on Facebook or at one of the ways below.

mousehill7@gmail.com    Skype: mousehill7    

I pray that you all find the comfort and love you need in God.  Surround yourself with people who will uplift you and take your needs before God on your behalf.  They are out there; I will do what I can to help you find them.

Take Care and God Bless,

Sherri

Bloom where you are planted

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

This week has been a little bit of a strange one.  There have been times where I absolutely thought I couldn’t go on.  Then there were other times even though things were rough it was wonderful.  A lot of this week has been a blur and honestly I don’t remember a lot of details.  It was a busy week at The Master’s Hands.  But, I wouldn't have it any other way.  Of course things can get really hectic at home with Steven.  But things have been wonderful overall.  Thursday night it was cold and windy and possibly even snowing.  And everything in my house was wonderful.  We all sat in a living room Steven on the computer, Bryan on the couch, and I was in the big purple chair.  We sat watching old Dukes episodes.  All I could think was how great of a life I have.  Bryan is gone a lot in the truck and Steven can make me want to pull my hair out.  But God has us right where we need to be and I have to trust in him.

Today was a little bit of a rough one.  But one filled with a lot of little blessings.  Steven helped heat up his pancakes in the microwave, helped with the laundry (without being asked to), then he helped load the dishwasher, and even picked up some around the house.  The most impressive thing, he did it without complaint.

Then tonight, Uncle Jeff and Jenn came over for supper.  We had a good time tonight and Steven got very very wound.  But, that happens with Uncle Jeff around, it has always been that way.  I would be worried if it didn't happen when Jeff was there.  It was great having family over; I think we need to have company more often.  Not too long after they left, Steven was ready for bed.  He had a long exciting day, not to mention a cranky one at times. 

Take care and God bless,

Sherri

hodge podge

2 Peter 1:3-11

3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.

¹⁰ Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, ¹¹ and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

You know you’ve heard the old saying, when life gives you lemons make lemonade.   It seems lately I’ve had a lot of lemons thrown at me.  Of course, it didn’t help that Steven was out of school for so long.  Between Christmas break and then all the snow he was off a long time.  Right now he does not have an aide on the van and I’m not all that happy about it.  Hopefully in the next day or so we have someone starting.  I don’t know if people are scared of my son where they just don’t wanna go so far, but the district couldn't find anyone to do it.  I found a person that would do it.  Then there has been the loss that has touched so many lives.  Last week we had to say goodbye to wonderful man.  It was an unexpected loss, but God was obviously ready for his company.  I could go on a rant concerning this situation.  But I have a feeling that the people that really need to see the rant won’t.  So I will save the rest of you from hearing it.

My brother in law was also placed in ICU.  He has been having trouble with his lungs and a blood infection.  Thankfully he is doing better.  To those who have been praying thank you and I ask that you continue to pray for him.  With God’s help you should be out of intensive care soon.

I sit here talking this blog out as the cats run throughout the house.  I’m not sure what has gotten into George and Callie right now, but they think they’re kittens.  I have often considered buying the product I see on TV that lets you talk to your computer and it types it out.   Then I found an out that you don’t need a special program most computers can do it using word.  I have also been able to use it on several sites on the Internet.  With the way in my wrists have been hurting, I hadn’t wanted to do much blogging.  So hopefully I can get back into it.

Take care and God bless,

Sherri