I had a interesting conversation with a friend that has been bouncing around in my brain.
She, married just 3 weeks,has had a rough start to her marriage. In her mind, everything that could have gone wrong before, during and after the wedding HAS. It has been a real disappointment, almost devastating experience for her. Her husband, realizing his part in the tangled mess, has tried to apologize...make it better....
She cannot let it go....all her little princess wedding dreams were crushed and something or someone is to blame. She is hurt,distressed,depressed and deeply saddened by the death of her dream wedding.
As she was talking and telling me her story, my heart just ached for her. Yes, many decisions could have been handled differently and things would have turned out better. I felt her pain as she described her bitter disappointment.
After hearing her heart, I shared with her how my husband and I had a rocky and difficult beginning in our marriage.
And I told her, through my MANY mistakes in my own marriage, and relationships, I have learned to ask myself this question.....
I call it the 5 minute test...
"If you only had 5 minutes to tell that person goodbye....FOREVER, would this situation matter?" Is it REALLY worth it?
I told her this with a lump in my throat and tears ready to spill down my cheeks. I have wasted WAY to many moments with those I love, by not asking myself this.
5 Minutes Until Goodbye....something to think about today......
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Don't miss out!
I almost missed it! Tonight's sunset. I was catching up on my dashboard of blogs and read Jill Savage's. She posted a picture of a sunset.
How long has it been since I watched a sunset? Way too long! Not just a quick glimpse but a lingering gaze....
It was beautiful! And I was blessed. God was painting a picture for me...a gift....free....and I almost missed it.
But tonight...I watched the gift....and smiled.
How long has it been since I watched a sunset? Way too long! Not just a quick glimpse but a lingering gaze....
It was beautiful! And I was blessed. God was painting a picture for me...a gift....free....and I almost missed it.
But tonight...I watched the gift....and smiled.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
European Speaking Tour 2010!
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!
www.sueheimer.com
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!
www.sueheimer.com
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
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