My Thoughts: when the mood strikes.

Saturday, December 15, 2012, 8:55am

Saturday, December 15, 2012, 8:55am

         This morning I am thankful that my bills are paid.  I must pay the IRS $896 before February 1.  Determined, I am hoping to pay at least $300 every pay period until they're paid.  Yesterday, I could only send $200.  I'll get it done though, Lord willing.  Enough of my woes...

         The weather has been nice and mild in St. Petersburg, Florida.  It was a bit humid early on last week, but that's moved out, thankfully!

         Things are well going well at work.  I'm challenged, yet feeling more confident --- feeling more and more capable --- day-by-day.  May my God continue to grant me favor in the workplace.

         Throughout much of my life I have suffered because I never learned to fully follow the rule "Look before you leap."  I am most often wearing rose colored glasses, believing the ideal rather than seeing the truth --- especially relationships.  I guess I just want a really meaningful relationship so much that I tend to wear blinders until the truth hits me in the face like an arctic blast.  For some reason, God continues to allow me to stumble and fumble.  I suppose there is a valuable lesson just beyond my grasp.

         I've been attending AA and Al-Anon meetings in an attempt to get my thinking in order...  I've learned a lot and continue to learn with each meeting.  Last night I shared something that really seemed to touch the others.  It felt good.  "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh," God says.  That verse often chides us as we mis-speak, yet sometimes fills us with wonder and awe.  I love You, Lord.  Thank you for abiding with me!