Friday, July 14, 2006

EDITOR'S PICK

A very pretty lady, Michal Johnston, has chosen my blog as one of this week's editor's picks.  I just want to say that I am humbled, grateful, and so glad that what I started in November 2005 as a means to help me cope with the changes brought on by a disaster named Katrina has served as an inspiration to her, and to many of you.  She describes me as a super woman, but there really isn't anything "super" about me.  I cry, suffer, feel pain, experience disappointments, as well as laugh, love, and live like everyone else does.  It is the Almighty God that picks me up, carries me, and strengthens me when I am falling down, trudging along, and hanging on by a thread.  I am so grateful that He is Lord and Savior of my life.  I know that I wouldn't be who or where I am today if it wasn't for Him.  I felt that needed to be said.  Many read this blog and are intrigued because of Who is living in me.  He is the joy, peace, and love that I have.  Without Him, I would have none of those things.,  Trust me, and please believe me when I say this, because there was a time in my life when I didn't have these things.  There IS a difference between life with Christ and life without Him.  I am determined NEVER to live without Him again.  I cannot afford to; I don't know what the heck I am doing! LOL LOL LOL  I am so glad to meet yet another friend here in J-land!

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On a more personal note........

I am wearing support hose, and purchased some gel arch supports for my Dr. Scholl's shoes, and they are working really well.  I'm not suffering with as much aches and pains as before, and I rarely have to use the Advil.  I guess my body had to become accustomed to so much movement; after all, it has been eleven months since I last worked! LOL  However, at age 31, I am para-menopausal (I was diagnosed with this at age 29), which means that I have hot flashes!  I HATE hot flashes!  I bought myself a little battery-operated fan that hangs around my neck, so when I feel one coming on, I can give myself a little relief.   

 Sweat 

I was fussing about being off tomorrow and Friday (that's FIVE DAYS STRAIGHT on my feet without a break!), until I learned that the Friday includes Saturday and Sunday!  A three-day weekend; WOO-HOO!  Matt and I are planning to go to Natchez that weekend to pay the in-laws, and my little angels, a surprise visit.  I can't wait to go!

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I am TIRED, ladies and gentlemen.  I am getting ready to go to bed now.  I have a busy day tomorrow, laundry, grocery and Sunday dinner.  TTYL; Bye!           

Adrian

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11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrats on being pick. After reading I can see why Michal picked you. I'll be back and I have one of those fans myself! LoL


Brenda

Anonymous said...

Congrats on being editor's pick!!!
Para - menapause? OMG! That sounds like so NOT fair. Anyway, I hope that you are feeling better now.
Hugz,
Dianna

Anonymous said...

I got your comment as I was reading your journal and thanks for visiting my journal.  You sound like a wonderfully strong woman, who has been through so much and stood strong.  Isn't it amazing how much we can do with God!??  And the fact that you are raising daughters!  Wow my hats off to you!  I have 1 daughter, 2 sons, and 5 stepsons, boys are much easier!  Nice to meet you!  rose~

Anonymous said...

Congrats on being Guest Editors pick.  And thanks for stopping by my journal, and leaving a nice comment.  I am a fellow Louisianian, but I've been transplanted by the miltary the past 23 years... but I still cal LA home!  My Mom and sister both still live there.
I'll be back to visit your journal often
~~Kath~~
http://journals.aol.com/dklars/SecretGarden

Anonymous said...

Hi, Adrian!  I found you by checking out Michal Johnston's picks and I'm so glad I did.  Your journal is such a positive light and an inspiration!  I read all the way to the bottom and will go back into the past entries when I have more time to find out more about your journey.  You have a beautiful family.  Your girls are ADORABLE!!!  May God continue to bless you all!
Kathy  

Anonymous said...

congrats on being picked this week as one of the guest editors.

Anonymous said...

Hi adrian. I found your journal through the guest editor's picks.  I am enjoying it immensely.  Thank you for sharing your life with all of us. Tina

Anonymous said...

CONGRATS MY SISTA!!! IT IS INDEED WELL DESERVED!!!!!

PEACE AND BLESSINGS TO MY SISTA IN FAITH

LOVE YA
KISHA

Anonymous said...

Hi Adrian,

Thanks for the kudos, you deserve to be a pick so you can glorify God with all that you write!  My mother and father lived in Natchez for a few years, and I love that area.  They had the best GUMBO around!  I've never had anything like it.  Good luck on your trip and I will keep you in my prayers!

Michal

Anonymous said...

I came to your page through the "top picks" and I'm glad I did. Your page is refreshing. Thanks for being so candid!

http://journals.aol.com/godsfava8/diaryofaSoldOutWoman

Anonymous said...

I have enjoyed reading your entries.

Congrats on being a pick this week. Quite an honor that is deserved!

Mary Louise