Day 12 & 13

30 Days of Dealing Living: Day 12

Proverbs 13:16

Wise people think before they act; fools don't--and even brag about their foolishness.

Well, today wasn’t too bad.  We woke up in a pretty good mood, but Steven got a little warpy around 9 as he thought it should be Sunday and time to go to church to see Tami.  Finally, we went for a ride and showed him there was no one at church.  We did a few activities at home and some exercise.  He didn’t take a nap and got kinda cranky towards the end of the day.  Of course, it is partly my fault.  Right now, we are down to one computer that can get online and I decided to try and set another one up while Steven was awake.  What a STUPID move.  I know good full and well Steven is not going to wait patiently while I set it up.  So he got mad because it wouldn’t work right and shoved some stuff off of the table.  Again, it was stupid of me to try it.   He went to sleep by 7:30 last night since he didn’t nap.  I went to town and got items to try and get the computer hooked up.  It was a no go.  Oh well, I will survive.  Gloria Gaynor now going through your head?  Eating went pretty good yesterday, I just need to get back off of the pop.  Not a lot of housework done, but a lot of boy sitting done.  We did go out to see Bryan’s mom.  Steven always wants to go, but never wants to stay.  Overall a good day and I didn’t have to deal with a lot other than my own stupidity.  Seriously, there has never been a time he stayed away when I have tried to set something up, what was I thinking. 

Take Care and God Bless,

Sherri

Here is another stupid thing I did.  I had this computer on the bed and pulled the sheets and then knocked it off the bed and the screen broke. 

 

 

 

30 Days of Dealing Living: Day 13

Well, Sunday has arrived!  Steven was excited for it go finally get here.  The morning was uneventful before we left.  Usually when we get to church we have a hard time getting Steven to actually get out and go in.  Today, he was half way to the building before Bryan and I got away from the van.  He was so happy to see everyone.  I know I said it last week, but it is so wonderful how much he is accepted there.  We had a good day overall and had a good time hanging out.  We did go off our diet today and tried the new Pizza Hut sliders.  Oh it was good, I forgot how much I love Pizza Hut pizza!!!!  We went outside and played for a while and Steven climbed into the camper and had fun.  He kept asking to sleep out there, but never had a fit over it.  I asked him if he wanted me to make him a tent and he said yes.  Every time I went to go make it, he would take the sheets and lay on them.  I don’t think he understood what I meant.   He fell asleep pretty easy and seemed to be happy about going to school tomorrow.  We will see how it actually goes.  I am kind of looking forward to getting back to the gym tomorrow.  Hopefully we can go more than two days this week.  I don’t think it is supposed to snow much if at all this week.  Oh and by the way, I had an epiphany, hook up one of my laptops that the monitor doesn’t work to the stand alone monitor instead of it on a tower.  How I missed it, I am not sure.  But there we go we now have two computers to get on the internet and with Steven’s videos.  I am so glad it finally came to mind.  I pray you all have a safe and happy week.

Take care and God bless,

Sherri

 

Steven with the computer that is now hooked up to the monitor.

 

 

Day 11

30 Days of  Dealing Living: Day 11

2 Peter 3:8-9

⁸ But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. ⁹ The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.


Well, today has been a roller coaster ride.  Steven has been happy then all of a sudden, he is tired and cranky and throwing things.  The morning was pretty uneventful.  He was a little mad when we stopped at Wal-Mart today to get new pillows after last nights fun.  But he calmed down and I was able to go in.  He did good until he got tired about noon.  He wanted me to lay down with him.  I told him to go and I would be right there.  By time I got in there, he had destroyed his shirt.  He kept asking for it back and I wouldn't let him have it.  Next thing I know, I have a Kindle being thrown at me.  Then he asks to go play computer and I told him to go ahead if he wanted too.  Well, he went over set down and shoved it off of the table.  So, we went back to bed and he eventually took a nap.  When he woke up we went shopping and he was fine.  We played and did some activities which he was in a great mood.  Then comes bedtime.  I let him play his computer until about 9pm and he was having a hard time staying awake.  He was playing his game just to keep himself up.  Well, I took the computer and put it up.  He then commenced to hitting and kicking.  He was not happy.  He finally fell asleep about 9:30.  I hope he sleeps in some tomorrow.  I haven't been very hungry today.  I just made myself eat supper, so I wouldn't wake up hungry in the middle of the night.  I haven't had any exercise really to speak of the past two days.  I need to get myself and Steven out and do something tomorrow.  We will see how that goes. 


Blessings:
Steven did good when we were out shopping
The ice is gone


Take Care and God Bless,
Sherri

This is Herbert the Snail.  If you don't know who he is, Google him and the song Patience he is in.

Day 8,9, 10

30 Days of Dealing Living: 8, 9 & 10

Isaias 40:29  NIV
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.


I didn't plan on putting these three days together, but I need to get it done and I am exhausted.  I am going to sum up my days by listing the dealings and the blessings.  Sorry, but that is how it will be.

Day 8
Deal:
Dealt a good bit with Steven's near meltdown when we got home from school because we wouldn't sleep in the camper

Blessings:
No real fit going back after a 3 day weekend and being sick during it
Walked to class
Meltdown was adverted

Day 9
Deal:
Being tired

Blessings:
Walked to class
Did better wanting the camper

Day 10
Deal:
Steven threw up all over our bed and himself.  He hates taking a bath and washing his hair.
No Godsippers

Blessings:
Didn't have to go to the school and worry about driving in the weather
Moved myself and the computer right before Steven got sick
No Godsippers, so I was here when Steven got sick

Well, that is all I am putting on.  Steven's school has already been cancelled, so we will be home tomorrow as well.   Hope to get more housework done and with any luck a better blog.

Take care and God bless,
Sherri


Just like Steven leans on Bryan or I when he is tired, I need to lean on God for my comfort.

Day 7

30 Days of Dealing Living: Day 7

Psalm 61:2
From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.


I come to you today to tell you that my boy is still sick. :(   I keep thinking the next day he will be fine.  Well, we have decided to keep him home from school tomorrow, so we will see about going on Wednesday.  He is doing better still, but just not quite there.  Bryan got out and got some exercise.  I did get a good bit of housework done and some work done at the church.  I decided to stop at the church before I killed myself.  I was trying to carry things up and down from the attic and almost fell twice and called it quits.  I didn't think it would be good for me to kill myself.  We went out for a ride this evening and it decided to rain, but it was a good one.  Of course Bryan may say different as the wind was howling as he was trying to drive.   Praying that I can sleep better tonight, the fibro is making it rough.  I am having a hard time getting to sleep and getting quality sleep.  Also, the wind is still howling and that doesn't make it easy for me either.  Well, I am go to get off here and try to sleep.

Blessings
Steven is feeling better still
Not as much pain today

Take care and God bless,
Sherri

Day 6

30 Days of Dealing Living: Day 6

Definition of KOINONIA
1 : the Christian fellowship or body of believers
2 : intimate spiritual communion and participative sharing in a common religious commitment and spiritual community <the koinonia of the disciples with each other and with their Lord>

Origin of KOINONIA
Gk koinōnia communion, association, partnership, fr. koinos common

I love my church family SO MUCH!!!!!!  I love Sundays!  There is nothing better than going to church and seeing the smiling faces.  Unfortunately Steven wasn't able to make it.  He is doing better, but I didn't want him going and getting in everyones faces.  He was missed and he missed them.  It is a wonderful feeling to know that Steven can be Steven there and no one thinks twice.  We had a pretty good day at home.  We took Steven out for lunch just to get him out of the house for a little bit. Bryan was talking about a Sharon and Steven thought he said Sharilyn.  Steven wanted her to come over and take him swimming.  It has been a couple of years since she helped with him during the summer, but he still thinks about it.  He got over that, but woke up wanting to sleep in the camper.  A few small outbursts about it, but nothing to worry about.  It has overall been a really god day here at the Gibson household.  I was able to even get some housework done. 

Blessings
CHURCH!!!!!!
Steven is feeling better
A calm happy day for everyone!

Take care and God bless,
Sherri

When I see a sky like this, all I can think of is God is shining a smile down on me.

Day 5

30 Days of Dealing Living: Day 5

Luke 19:37-40 NIV

³⁷ When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen:

³⁸ “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

³⁹ Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!”

⁴⁰ “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”


This is one of my favorite verses in the Bible.  It just tells me that Jesus is worthy of praise and even inanimate objects know it.  I praise you Lord!

Today has been kind of an off day.  Steven woke up at 4am, he wasn't bad, just couldn't sleep.  Bryan and I have spent most of our day cleaning our son's nose.  He has caught one heck of a cold.  I have already told him that he probably can't go to church tomorrow.  That will be two weeks in a row he will miss.  I did get a good bit of housework done before he became clingy and some done while he took a nap.  I pray he sleeps well tonight.  I was able to get a little shopping and cooking done.  I was also able to do some with the clothing ministry.  Overall, I think I lived pretty good.

I realized I didn't type any blessing on day 3 or 4, so I will put them today.

Day 3
Steven walked to class.
Got to go to Godsippers for a while.

Day 4
Steven walked to class
I was able to sleep in bed and not the chair.

Day 5
Felt good enough to do a good bit of housework
Steven seems to be feeling better tonight.

Take care and God bless,
Sherri


It isn't easy typing and moving the mouse with my helper, Callie hanging on my arm.  It is her favorite spot when I sit at the computer.

Day 4

30 Days of  Dealing Living:  Day 4

Galatians 5:1 NIV

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.



Friday was kind of a dealing day with tensions still being high from the meltdown the night before.  Steven did walk to school for the third day in a row!!!  We didn't do a whole lot, but decompress.  I did go to the Belleville SSI office and found out that the letter I got from Vincennes was correct.  The medical report only came back marked for a disabled child, so now we have to go through everything again.  I didn't do to bad there other than waiting over an hour.  We stopped at Sam Dale State Park and threw some rocks in the water.  We saw about 30 turkey buzzards hovering over one sot.  I have never seen so many at once.  We saw a lot of deer on the way out.  Steven loves watching them run.  Last night was pretty uneventful, but I was tired.  For the first night in a long time, I was in bed before 9pm.  It felt good to get the sleep.  Overall, it was a good day of living. 

Take care and God bless,
Sherri

I couldn't get a good picture of the buzzards, but this is what it looked like.