WHEN THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS

Those of you who read my blog on a regular basis know that the girls are involved in UKC obedience.  It has been Inky’s goal for some time now that her dog perform as well in the show ring as she does in practice at home.  Well that finally happened this past weekend and the results were stunning.  She qualified each time with great scores earning 4 more of the 15 doubles required for the final title she is working on with Ellie – only three more to go.  She and Ellie also made High in Trial for three of the four trials.  (That means their score was higher than anyone else out of all the classes for that judge for the day.)  This was her first high in trial at a large show.  Bebster and Chetta did well with their dogs too.  It was a weekend to remember.

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Please remember two families in your prayers.  Inky’s friend, Tommy has lost both of his grandparents on his dad’s side in the past couple weeks.  These Grandparents set a wonderful, Godly example and will be missed tremendously.

My husband’s Uncle Danny lost his wife of 48 years after taking care of her during an extended illness lasting several years.  Your prayers for Uncle Danny are appreciated. 

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~ Verse of the Day ~

Psalm 23

1 – The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.

2 – He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 – He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

4 – Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear not evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

5 – Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 – Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Each and every word of this passage has such deep meaning.  I especially enjoy meditating on the last verse.  When I dwell in the Lord, His mercy and goodness are there.  Life isn’t always what I expect or even desire, but God’s is gracious to always be present and continues to bless even when times are difficult.

I haven’t done a survey in quite some time.  I came across this one at Cami’s site and thought I would share some things about myself with you.

 Wednesday Night Survey

If someone looked ON your bed, what would they find?
Pillows and bedding

Last person you drove with?
Inky and she was driving

Where did you go today?
To a funeral for the grandfather of one of Inky’s good friends

Sleep on your back or stomach?
Side or back

Are you a cuddler?
Yes

What would someone find UNDER your bed?
Next year’s Christmas cards and the umbrella stand that came with our patio furniture set.

Something that happened today that made you angry?
Nothing

What were you doing before this survey?
Answering e-mail, which I have not done all week

What will you do after the survey?
Answer some more e-mail.

Last really funny thing you laughed at?
Some silly thing the girls said

Who was your valentine?
My husband

Do you sing?
Yes, soprano.  The Lord has developed in me an ability to have fun hitting those high notes.

Who will you see the most this weekend besides family?
Debaters (tournament weekend)  Last weekend it was dogs. 
Do you talk about your feelings or hide them?
It depends

Is there something you regret and wish you could take back?
Unfortunately!

First thing you do when you wake up?
Turn off the alarm, then get the girls up.

Ever had surgery?
Appendectomy when I was 5

What do you want to be?
The wife, mother, and woman that God calls me to be.

How do you feel about the last person who posted this?
Cami is fun to blog with.

How long does it take for you to fall asleep at night?
Not long, if I am good and tired.

When you shut off your alarm clock, do you tend to fall back asleep?
I don’t set my alarm if I want extra sleep.

Does anyone like you?
My precious family.

What are you looking forward to in the next few months?
We always look forward to our state home school convention.  They bring in men and women of God who challenge us to walk closely with the Lord and our families.  BTW – I go for the conference more than the book shopping.

It's midnight, who are you texting?
I don’t text.

Who do you miss?
My parents when they are in Florida.

Who were you with last night ?
The folks at the girls’ youth group.

What's something you hate?
There are many things I don’t like, but I try to let the Lord do the hating of evil for me.

You need a new pair of jeans, what store do you go to first?
I don’t wear jeans.

How do you feel about your hair?
Hmmm.  I like it.  It is long down to my waist, ash blonde.  Used to be strawberry blonde, but the red turned white a long time ago – in my 20’s.

If you could move away, no questions asked, where would you move?
Where ever our family is.

Last person you talked to on aim?
I don't use AIM.

What's the greatest thing that happened to you today?
Hopefully, Inky and I were an encouragement to her friend’s family.

Who was the last person of the opposite sex you had a conversation with?
My husband

Where is the last place you went out to eat?
Mexican at the dog show.

What was the last beverage you consumed?
water

Thoughts at this moment?
Answering these questions

Do you bite your lips a lot?
No, but I do use Burt’s Bees Lip Balm several times a day.

Best kind of pizza?
Veggie deluxe.

Favorite drink?
Water is what I drink the most.  When I need a caffeine fix to make a long drive, I get a Dr. Pepper.

What were you doing at 11:59 PM on Friday night?
Sleeping

Can you speak another language?
Je parle un peu Francais, just what I remember from high school French class.

What are you going to do tomorrow?
Take Bebster and Chetta to speech class.

Who is the best band you've seen live?
I enjoyed a gospel quartet at church.  Does that count?

Do you take care of your friends while they're sick?
Not usually, but I am the caretaker for the family.

Do you like to read?
Yes, when I get the time.

How do you feel about your first love?
Still in love with him.

Favorite colors?
Purples and Greens

Who is your favorite person to have a serious conversation with?
Usually a member of my family.

Where did you go yesterday?
I voted, then stopped by the bank, then off to the library for an hour, then took the girls to youth group.  With the price of gas, we try to combine trips.

Nickname?
None

Where do you want to go right now?
I am where I want to be.

What are you wearing?
Jumper, knit top.

What brand of digital camera do you own?
Canon

When is your birthday?
July

Who gave you your last compliment?
My husband.

Who/what last made you smile?
Inky

~ Blessings ~