Finally, I can share the news that has been prayed over since last March.
I will be going on a European Speaking Tour in April 2010!
Our team of 4 will be speaking in Hungary,Austria,Germany and the Netherlands.
My heart skips a beat just thinking about it. To have the awesome privilege of encouraging women in there walk with the Lord in Europe!
Oh, Yes, feelings of inadequacy flood over me...like a tidal wave at times.....
But GOD....He orchestrated this whole venue from the beginning...and I TRUST that HE will ENABLE,ENCOURAGE and EQUIP me to full fill His purpose throughout the Tour.
I AM EXCITED...I have never been overseas.....OK, Europe, by God's Grace....here I come!
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Hanging out in the Valley II
IF you have not read the first installment of "Hanging out in the Valley" on my blog June, 8th, 2009, now might be a good time....or this blog may not make sense....
On Monday I blogged about having a attitude of "If this is the worse thing that happens today, it is still a good day" I was feeling it, liking it and putting the thought processes toward the stresses of each day......then Tuesday came!
Yup, one of my boys blew it big time! It has been a HARD week....REALLY HARD. I am in the valley.........Satan has been the RAT that he is the last few days......filling my head with all sorts of despairing thoughts.....
I read a quote today from Beth Moore that really helped....."If the enemy cannot hang us with a big rope, he'll gladly strangle us with a thousand threads" How True this statement is.....
So, I am abiding in the valley, looking up, knowing my help comes from above. And things will get better.
And Yes, if this is the worst that can happen to me this week, it is still a good week!
I think I NEED the "YOU ARE SPECIAL PLATE" tonight!!!
www.sueheimer.com
On Monday I blogged about having a attitude of "If this is the worse thing that happens today, it is still a good day" I was feeling it, liking it and putting the thought processes toward the stresses of each day......then Tuesday came!
Yup, one of my boys blew it big time! It has been a HARD week....REALLY HARD. I am in the valley.........Satan has been the RAT that he is the last few days......filling my head with all sorts of despairing thoughts.....
I read a quote today from Beth Moore that really helped....."If the enemy cannot hang us with a big rope, he'll gladly strangle us with a thousand threads" How True this statement is.....
So, I am abiding in the valley, looking up, knowing my help comes from above. And things will get better.
And Yes, if this is the worst that can happen to me this week, it is still a good week!
I think I NEED the "YOU ARE SPECIAL PLATE" tonight!!!
www.sueheimer.com
Monday, October 19, 2009
It's still a good day...
As I walked into the local super-market, I was all smiles...the sun was shining (that is really something here lately) and I was feeling really zippity-do-da in my new black trench coat.
After speed-shopping (this helps me stay on-task and not add extras to my list) I headed toward the check out lines..UGG! Only 2 lines open out of 28!! And they both had a long line in them...my do-da all happy mood took a nose dive. Especially since I had a important meeting in 20minutes.
I looked around and thought "Oh, Well, it looks like I will be Suzie checker and do this myself."
First mistake....
After Scanning the second item the lovely machine said..."Please remove item from belt!" What item, where? There is no item on belt?
Hello, anybody out there who can help? Of course NOT! After, looking around I spot "Yolanda", the supervisor of "self checkout" talking 3 rows down to a friend..Can you help me?
Sure...and 2 minutes later....and 1 minute after that..and 2 minutes later...then coupon time.....no, it would not recognize said coupons in the slot....Poor Yalonda, she was SO ready to get this lady in the black trench coat OUT of her store....She tried to help...Yes, she did....she used her badge to push the coupons in the slot....HER BADGE GOT STUCK! The manager had to be called!
20 minutes latter, I thanked Yolanda, who mumbled, "My Pleasure" between clenched teeth.
And what is most amazing about this story...REALLY amazing, is I did not get upset. REALLY.
I keep thinking about a quote I read earlier in the week.
When times of disappointment, frustration and stress come...tell yourself, "If this is the worse thing that happens to me today.... it is STILL a good day!"
And it was still a good day, as I smiled and chuckled all the way to my car (yes, people stared at the smiling giggling woman in the black trench coat, wondering what was so funny!)
www.sueheimer.com
After speed-shopping (this helps me stay on-task and not add extras to my list) I headed toward the check out lines..UGG! Only 2 lines open out of 28!! And they both had a long line in them...my do-da all happy mood took a nose dive. Especially since I had a important meeting in 20minutes.
I looked around and thought "Oh, Well, it looks like I will be Suzie checker and do this myself."
First mistake....
After Scanning the second item the lovely machine said..."Please remove item from belt!" What item, where? There is no item on belt?
Hello, anybody out there who can help? Of course NOT! After, looking around I spot "Yolanda", the supervisor of "self checkout" talking 3 rows down to a friend..Can you help me?
Sure...and 2 minutes later....and 1 minute after that..and 2 minutes later...then coupon time.....no, it would not recognize said coupons in the slot....Poor Yalonda, she was SO ready to get this lady in the black trench coat OUT of her store....She tried to help...Yes, she did....she used her badge to push the coupons in the slot....HER BADGE GOT STUCK! The manager had to be called!
20 minutes latter, I thanked Yolanda, who mumbled, "My Pleasure" between clenched teeth.
And what is most amazing about this story...REALLY amazing, is I did not get upset. REALLY.
I keep thinking about a quote I read earlier in the week.
When times of disappointment, frustration and stress come...tell yourself, "If this is the worse thing that happens to me today.... it is STILL a good day!"
And it was still a good day, as I smiled and chuckled all the way to my car (yes, people stared at the smiling giggling woman in the black trench coat, wondering what was so funny!)
www.sueheimer.com
Monday, October 12, 2009
The Hunter and his date.
Yesterday afternoon I found myself clothed head to toe in camouflage clothing.
This was no easy feat, getting this gear on. By the time I was done donning on all the garb, I was a sweaty mess. To top is off I pulled a bright orange stocking cap over my hair.
Yup, I looked like a real "honey".
Where was I headed looking like a "Rambo" want-a-be?
I was going on a date with my husband!
Curt hunts. I don't. I want to learn the craft of hunting.
Why?
Because I want to spend time with my Man!
I enjoy being around him and immersing myself in parts of his world.
So Sunday evening, we headed out to hunt. Well, He hunted, I was the scout. You know, the look-out who "watches" for signs of deer. It is a important job, I tell you....
What a adventure, that is, the actual adventure started AFTER I got up in the truck. With all the layers of clothing on, and huge hunting boots AND backpack AND take along seat cushion...I could not lift my leg high enough up to get in the truck...I looked like a real winner....hoisting and pulling with my arms and Curt yanking from the drivers side to get me in...ya, it was funny...and poor Curt was probably thinking, "WHAT have I gotten myself into???"
I had a blast....sitting among the weeds, watching for deer...I was so hidden and camouflaged...I could not even find ME!!
This ranks up there in the funnest date category....me, my man and the outdoors!
Those who know me from the past know this is HUGE. I was a high maintenance, do not get me dirty, type of girl...
I am hooked.....looks like another "hunting date" is in the works for this week.
www.sueheimer.com
This was no easy feat, getting this gear on. By the time I was done donning on all the garb, I was a sweaty mess. To top is off I pulled a bright orange stocking cap over my hair.
Yup, I looked like a real "honey".
Where was I headed looking like a "Rambo" want-a-be?
I was going on a date with my husband!
Curt hunts. I don't. I want to learn the craft of hunting.
Why?
Because I want to spend time with my Man!
I enjoy being around him and immersing myself in parts of his world.
So Sunday evening, we headed out to hunt. Well, He hunted, I was the scout. You know, the look-out who "watches" for signs of deer. It is a important job, I tell you....
What a adventure, that is, the actual adventure started AFTER I got up in the truck. With all the layers of clothing on, and huge hunting boots AND backpack AND take along seat cushion...I could not lift my leg high enough up to get in the truck...I looked like a real winner....hoisting and pulling with my arms and Curt yanking from the drivers side to get me in...ya, it was funny...and poor Curt was probably thinking, "WHAT have I gotten myself into???"
I had a blast....sitting among the weeds, watching for deer...I was so hidden and camouflaged...I could not even find ME!!
This ranks up there in the funnest date category....me, my man and the outdoors!
Those who know me from the past know this is HUGE. I was a high maintenance, do not get me dirty, type of girl...
I am hooked.....looks like another "hunting date" is in the works for this week.
www.sueheimer.com
Saturday, October 10, 2009
The Best Things in life...
I admit it. I am tired....have been all week.
Usually, I am all about my kids having friends over....so, out of habit I said to Brock, "Hey, do you want to have some guys over for pizza and a movie, after the game Friday night?"
Many times he says "No", this week he said "Yeah, I will ask the guys."
Groan! One more thing...me and my big mouth....
So, last evening, 5 hungry teenagers came roaming in about 10:00. They attacked the pizza, like it was there last meal, and settled into the living room for a movie. And I, exhausted, crashed into bed and slept like the dead!
This morning, as I stumbled toward the kitchen for my morning coffee, I found teenage boys sprawled all over my living room floor sleeping soundly.
I was so thankful they were HERE. At MY home.
I said "Thank YOU, Jesus" that these young men WANT to be at our house. Help me to conserve my energy so that I am willing to have open doors to my sons friends.....to be a positive influence, to model a loving home and have a refuge that say "WELCOME".
www.sueheimer.com
Usually, I am all about my kids having friends over....so, out of habit I said to Brock, "Hey, do you want to have some guys over for pizza and a movie, after the game Friday night?"
Many times he says "No", this week he said "Yeah, I will ask the guys."
Groan! One more thing...me and my big mouth....
So, last evening, 5 hungry teenagers came roaming in about 10:00. They attacked the pizza, like it was there last meal, and settled into the living room for a movie. And I, exhausted, crashed into bed and slept like the dead!
This morning, as I stumbled toward the kitchen for my morning coffee, I found teenage boys sprawled all over my living room floor sleeping soundly.
I was so thankful they were HERE. At MY home.
I said "Thank YOU, Jesus" that these young men WANT to be at our house. Help me to conserve my energy so that I am willing to have open doors to my sons friends.....to be a positive influence, to model a loving home and have a refuge that say "WELCOME".
www.sueheimer.com
Monday, October 5, 2009
45 lessons life taught me!
Sorry for the delay in blogging...I babysat the twins this weekend. Yup, Thursay-Sunday we had two adorable,squirming,squealing,crying,happy,hungry and sleepy babies on our hands. We had a blast with them.
I seldom send on forwards...they have to be good...REALLY GOOD. And this one IS...so ENJOY!
Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio: To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone....4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.5. Pay off your credit cards every month.6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.8. It's OK to get angry with God.. He can take it.9. Save for retirement starting with your first pay check.10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion, Today is special.22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.24. The most important sex organ is the brain.25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'27. Always choose life.28. Forgive everyone and everything.29. What other people think of you is none of your business.30. Time heals almost everything. Give it time.31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.33. Believe in miracles.34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.37. Your children get only one childhood.38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.42. The best is yet to come.43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.44. Yield.45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
www.sueheimer.com
I seldom send on forwards...they have to be good...REALLY GOOD. And this one IS...so ENJOY!
Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio: To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone....4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.5. Pay off your credit cards every month.6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.8. It's OK to get angry with God.. He can take it.9. Save for retirement starting with your first pay check.10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion, Today is special.22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.24. The most important sex organ is the brain.25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'27. Always choose life.28. Forgive everyone and everything.29. What other people think of you is none of your business.30. Time heals almost everything. Give it time.31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.33. Believe in miracles.34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.37. Your children get only one childhood.38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.42. The best is yet to come.43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.44. Yield.45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
www.sueheimer.com
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