Carolynne's Corner

The Job

2009-03-16T20:33:00.000-07:00

In order to make this move to CO happen, I needed a federal job transfer. Probably easier said than done, but again, steps of faith - day at a time.

I saw a job advertised the week we moved Don to CO. Hmmm... looks interesting, all stuff I did in my previous job, although that was 18 years ago.

I get home from CO on Thursday, leave for retreat Friday, get home Sunday. I check on the job ad and realize I have until 8:30 p.m. AZ time Tuesday night to apply. I work like crazy Monday and Tuesday night to get a very lengthy application completed on line. And then I wait.

And wait. I call to check on the job status mid-November and am told there were SO many applicants they convened a panel to decide who to interview. Not very encouraging news really.

Two weeks later I get a call for an interview - Praising God for that! They suggest a phone interview - I offer to fly to CO since Don and my parents are there. I fly in Tuesday afternoon, Interview Wednesday a.m., spend the day with Don and my parents and fly home arriving late Wednesday night. Its Thanksgiving the next day. And then I wait.

And wait. I call early December and am told a decision will be made by December 12th. I wait.
I call back and am told a selection has been made - the selectee will get a phone call, the non-selectees will get a letter. And then I wait.

And wait. All through the holidays, no call, but no letter either! Some of you offered me so much encouragement during these days of waiting! You have no idea how much you blessed me.

I call again January 6th and a very helpful person tells me that 87 people applied, a selection has been made, but the letters have not been sent out. Sigh. 87 people! Yikes! I thought I interviewed well, but you just never know.

I wait, BUT only two hours until I get the phone call with the job offer! Oh praise God. . . they picked me! Holy cow! I am amazed. Not sure I really remember what I said on the phone, but I do remember the woman asking me why I was willing to accept a job that paid 50% less than what I currently make. I explained why we were moving and she asked me to send a pay stub to her.

I scramble to find one and send it to her. Meanwhile, I call my mom (super excited - funny, b/c she is home alone and can't tell anyone but will call dad at the dr) . . . I find out where Don is and call him - he is yelling Praise God in a parking lot somewhere in Colorado Springs. I'm in tears - keep closing my office door - lots of happy phone calls and amazement. I email the kids :0)

I receive another call about the job - they change the offer - I had already agreed to the low end of the salary - they offer me a substantial amount more! I am speechless, I remember saying that this just doesn't happen . . . .I already agreed to the lower amount . . . you never know what happens when you pray. Ooops.... not a PC thing to say . . . the woman says its ok, you are moving for the right reason . . . confirming my suspicion that she is a sister in the Lord.

I am humbled beyond belief - on my knees in tears and thanksgiving once I get home.

Just the day before the offer I had prayed and said to the Lord that He knew the numbers, what it would take to pay for our house (which hasn't sold) when we move, with Don still not working. Not only did He provide a job, he provided beyond what we dreamt was possible. It all ends up with about a 25% cut in pay instead of over 50%.

Its truly been a journey of faith and obedience - day at a time - step at a time.

Here's the funny, or really amazing, thing. I only applied for one other job - and they turned me down - didn't qualify me. LOL

Such a God thing.

So, I have finished my security papers, polygraph and drug tests and finally have a starting date in CO of April 13th - I will be an Administrative Assistant, working for the Defense Intelligence Agency, less than 20 minutes from my parents house where we will be living.

God is so incredibly faithful and involved in every detail of our lives.

Thank you, my friends, for all of your prayers and encouragement during this part of the journey!

Love to you,
Carolynne

Sacrifice

2009-03-03T18:22:00.000-08:00

Every year at retreat we receive a word to study during the upcoming year. In October, my word was: Sacrifice

-an act of offering something precious to God or a god; especially: the killing of a victim on an altar
- something offered in sacrifice
- a giving up of something especially for the sake of someone else;
- loss of profit

In May last year, I visited my parents and was concerned with their health. In July, Don and I visited my parents and sensed, with some urgency, that we needed to be 10 minutes away from them and not 10 hours. We decided to move - a huge step for us as I was not eligible to retire from my federal job yet and would need a transfer. Don would quit his job and we would sell our house. Huge steps of faith. Day at a time.

We placed our home on the market. We decided to move Don first so that he could get settled. Little did we know that the week we moved Don, my dad would have major surgery for cancer. Don has spent the last 5 months with mom and dad, helping them around the house, while job hunting. We thought we were moving Don for us - God had other plans.

I've been in Phoenix, home alone with the cats, waiting for the house to sell and applying for federal job transfers. (stay tuned for another blog - and God's amazing provision).

What's the sacrifice?

Look at the third reason. At retreat, I had just returned from leaving Don in CO. And I receive the word "Sacrifice" - pretty appropriate for my (our) situation.

As I have pondered this word, it occurs to me that we are willingly sacrificing:
living in the same city as our boys and their wives and girlfriends that I love;
great paying jobs, trusting the Lord to provide new ones;
18 years of friends and ministry - remembering we'll see our friends again, if not here, then in heaven - remembering ministry belongs to the Lord - he'll put us where he wants us;
leaving my BFF;
our house - the worst possible time to sell - and we LOVE our house - trusting God for a buyer and a new home;
our way of life - as we move in with my parents until this house sells - we focus on grace and humility as we live our lives in front of my parents.
our church - I've seen more growth in my husband at CCS than anywhere else.

Why the sacrifice?

Obedience to what God has called us to do - even though we don't understand why;
remembering that we are eternal creatures and want to focus on eternal things;
my parents do not know Jesus - surely this is part of God's plan for us to be with them at this time in their lives.

I certainly don't share this to be 'prideful,' but rather to show you how God is so amazingly involved in the details of our lives. I needed to receive that word at retreat - to prepare my heart for what was coming and to remind me God is sovereign and to allow me to hold the things of this world loosely, and willingly set them aside for the sake of someone else.

We have had a great peace about all of this - much to the amazement of friends, neighbors and co-workers. The ones that don't know Jesus don't understand why we are not pulling our hair out, complaining and worrying.

With sacrifice comes blessing - the blessing of sharing why we have such peace in the midst of such a crazy (by the world's standards) decision.

A verse I am memorizing this year is so fitting: HE is the stablity.........

And He will be the stability of your times,

A wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge;

The fear of the LORD is his treasure.

Isaiah 33:6

From Greg Laurie's Blog

2009-01-01T07:46:00.000-08:00

"With the beginning of a new year, it’s inevitable that resolutions are always made.

How many of you have made them?

Among the top resolutions this year are to get in shape, lose weight, get more organized, read more good books, and spend more time with family and friends. The problem is sometimes we are not realistic in our resolutions.

Here are some resolutions made by some people over the years that had to be realistically changed with the passing of time.

Commit myself to reading more
2003: I will read at least 20 good books a year.
2004: I will read at least 10 books a year.
2005: I will read five books a year.
2006: I will finish Greg’s new book this tear.
2007: I will read some articles in the newspaper this year.
2008: I will try and finish the comics this year.

Commit myself to losing weight and getting in shape
2001: I will get my weight down below 170.
2002: I will watch my calories until my weight is below 200.
2003: I will follow my new diet until I get below 220.
2004: I will try to develop a more realistic attitude about my weight.
2005: I will work out five days a week.
2006: I will work out three days a week.
2007: I will work out one day a week.
2008: I will drive past a gym at least once a week.

Commit myself to getting my finances in order.
2004: I will pay off my bank loan promptly.
2005: I will pay off my bank loans promptly.
2006: I will be totally out of debt by next year.
2007: I will try to pay off the debt Interest by next year.
2008: I will try to be out of the country by next year.

Make a stronger spiritual commitment
2004: I will go to church on Sundays and Wednesdays, and get involved in the men’s or women’s Bible study.
2005: I will go to church on Sundays and some Wednesdays.
2006: I will go to church on Sundays.
2007: I will listen to Christian teaching programs on my way to work.
2008: I will read Greg’s blog when I think about it.

Resolutions!

Most of us have made them and we quickly adjust as reality sets in. Does that mean that it is a bad thing to make resolutions or commitments? No, because if we continue to “lower the bar,” we will sink into stagnation at best and full-blown sin at worst.
We need to have goals, objectives, and things we shoot for in life. No, we must constantly be seeking to grow, learn, deepen, and obey.

Here are the words of the apostle Paul after years of walking with God:

No, dear friends, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us up to heaven. I hope all of you who are mature Christians will agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you. (Philippians 3:13-15 NLT).

So let’s resolve to get closer to God in 2009!"

Greg's blog certainly made me smile!

Three definitions of 'resolution' . . .
- decision: a firm decision to do something
- determination: firmness of mind or purpose
- solution: an answer to a problem

I am making a resolution to get closer to God this year,
to experience a deeper father/daughter, king/servant, relationship with Him.

Its interesting that 'solution' is part of 'resolution' - resolving to be closer to Him brings the answer to all our problems, all our needs, all our longings, all are met in Him.

Wishing you a deeper relationship with our Lord in 2009.

Colorado Christmas

2008-12-29T17:27:00.000-08:00

Christmas morning in Colorado Springs. Our Christmas mornings always start with hot sausage rolls and tea. Its one of our British traditions. Here's Don with the first plate of sausage rolls.

(click on the pics)

Great shot of Dad and Clementine.

Don and Seann and yet more sausage rolls.

Mom relaxing in her chair.
Seann tackling his stocking. He has a Zits calendar - one of our favorite comics.

Dad and Matilda! Her favorite spot to sleep is on the recliner with dad.

I was 'honored' by Cadbury's (yes, she is named after the chocolate) presence - she doesn't usually cuddle with me, but I had great flannel pjs.......

Fabulous shot of Pike's Peak from Mom and Dad's backyard. The clouds are covering the tip of the peak.Mom carefully studying the joke/question from inside the Christmas Cracker.

Dad and Seann getting ready to pull the cracker! Another British tradition. You put them on the table for Christmas dinner - get someone near you to "pull" the cracker with you, wait for the 'pop' and find out your prize inside. There is also a hat and silly riddle. And yes, we wear our hats :0)

Well, everyone except Don, who refuses to wear any kind of party hat.

Don trying to figure out his prize.Friday we drove around looking at houses in one of our favorite neighborhoods. The Christmas lawn ornaments in Colorado move - on their own - no batteries or extension cords needed. Lots of deer in this area.

Saturday brought another amazing blue sky and high temps in the 20's . . . yes, 20's . . . it was fabulous! There is nothing special about these houses, its the sky and the view of the Peak we wanted to capture. Later in the day you could see the snow blowing off the Peak. . . just gorgeous.

Yes, Seann's in the snow and freezing. We were out looking at model homes. Temp. was in the 20's with considerable wind!

I'm in great need of coffee! Don and I at Don's new coffee hang out, Pike's Perk.

I let Seann have the camera for this one......

Oh, back to reality. Seann and I at the airport Sunday afternoon, heading home to Phoenix.

A special dinner

2008-12-29T17:08:00.000-08:00

Ian (our youngest son), and his wife Ronda, treated us to a special dinner when we arrived home from Colorado Springs. We went straight from the airport to their apartment to celebrate Christmas dinner with them Sunday night. The table was beautiful, complete with British Christmas Crackers and adorable bud vases at each plate.

(click on the pic and you'll be able to see that the name is actually inside the vase - very clever)

Hmmm, just what is Ronda's prize in that Christmas Cracker - the boys both had scrunchies for their hair :0) Mine was a bracelet.
Oh yes, Seann is stylin' with his hat.

Real men (and women) wear Christmas Cracker hats!

Seann, Ronda, Ian and Sadie

Me and my boys! Oh, and Sadie, of course.

The food was delicious (Ham, sweet potato casserole, veggies, queso dip, cesar salad, rolls, yummy oreo cookie/ice cream dessert! Great job kids :0)

The beauty of flowers . . .

2008-11-09T16:55:00.001-08:00

Don't you just love fresh flowers? My new fav place for flowers is Trader Joe's - 5 huge sunflowers + some other fillers for $5.99. These were on the island in the kitchen for the realtor's open house today.

R U Tattooed?

2008-08-10T06:13:00.001-07:00

Don works with someone who has a friend who works at RU Tattooed in Colorado Springs. Amazingly, its 10 minutes from my parents house - so off we go to visit. My first visit to a tattoo parlor. LOL
Very interesting inside - nice young guy working there - fascinating "tatts" - all kinds of awards won (who knew you could win awards as a tattoo artist?)

Clean! Its really, really clean in here :0) Blew my sterotype of tatt parlors.

Don announces he not only loves Colorado Springs, is NOT going to come back to Phoenix, but now has decided to change his thoughts on tattoos. He could really consider getting one and starts looking at designs. After recovering from the shock, I help him pick a design. He likes the Lion of Judah, I suggest he start with something smaller, like a crown of thorns around his bicep.
Hey, if you get a tattoo, don't I get one too?

Picture of Don's first choice

Interesting contrasts on the walls!

Yeah, he's gonna do it. Agh!

They don't let me get any closer - you have to stay behind this really big chain - think industrial sized - and just watch

Errrrr . . . are you really sure?

Nervous laughter

OK, true confessions! This was a PRANK we played on the kids. Don always pulls pranks on them and manages to keep a straight face.

I suggested we take his picture at the shop and tell the kids he got a "tatt"

The young man was SO nice - he went along with the prank. He attends the same Calvary church we visited the Sunday we were there.

Its his dad's shop and they are very busy through word of mouth advertising. Lots of church goers head there for the "ink."

Ronda, our daughter-in-law didn't buy the pics because she knows how Don feels about "tatts." Ian sort of believed and kept insisting to see the "ink." Seann, our oldest, who sports many "tatts" was astounded that dad would do this but we had a great discussion on how Don chose his tatt, how long it took, etc. etc.

The kids said if Dad really didn't get a tattoo, then this was an elaborate prank!

Two weeks after we were home and the kids were at the house, we had to fess up . . . anyway, it was good fun, especially since I instigated the prank. . . LOL

The color green

2008-07-20T18:45:00.000-07:00

I forget just how green grass really is!
It was a hazy day due to the smoke blowing in from the fires in CA or you would see the front range of the Rockies and Pike's Peak behind the pine tree.

Flowers

2008-07-20T18:43:00.000-07:00

Double hollyhock in Mom's flowerbed -

We know who is really in charge!

2008-07-20T18:41:00.001-07:00

Matilda and Clementine, of course, rule the house, assisted by Cadbury the cat. Mom and Dad just live there.

Dad at work

2008-07-20T18:38:00.000-07:00

Dad was supervising Don (who was up in the tree). At one point the neighbor came over and all three men were discussing the finer points of trimming the pine tree!

Up in a tree?

2008-07-20T18:35:00.000-07:00

One morning Don helped Dad trim branches off the pine tree. You should never let Don have the saw - he LOVES to trim trees. Comparable to cutting your bangs . . . just a little more to even things up !

Colorado Springs

2008-07-20T18:33:00.000-07:00

Mom and Dad's house. Great view from the back yard of Pike's Peak

3D . . .

2008-07-20T18:30:00.001-07:00

LOL - one afternoon in CO we went to see Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D..... here's my mom and I waiting for the movie to start wearing our 3D specs . . . the a/c was out in the theater - a major disaster in CO when it was over 85 degrees. Ha! We managed just fine without the a/c.

Colorado Bound

2008-07-09T21:04:00.000-07:00

Off to cooler weather and beautiful Pike's Peak.

Stay tuned.

Who Moved My Cheese?

2008-07-07T19:37:00.001-07:00

Has anyone read this book? Our oldest son called, very excited about this book! Excited enough to say he would buy one for everyone to read. Since Don and I were going to a bookstore that night to hang out with friends, we picked up the book while were there.

I loved this book. Its not a Christian book - but the simplicity of the story and the truth of it will surprise you. A lot of big corporations have used it and I can see why.

Its written as a story of two mice and two little people, who all have very different ways of approaching life. Especially hunting for the cheese and what they do with the cheese once they find it. You will see yourself in these characters and you will put all of your friends in one of 4 categories.....Sniff, Scurry, Hem or Haw....when it comes to how you / they behave when the cheese is moved!!!

And what exactly is 'your cheese'? Career, finances, health, money, marriage, talent, relationships, ministry? Take a look at how to "move with the cheese."

There is a teen version and one for kids also.

The book takes less than an hour to read . . . go ahead . . . find out what happens when someone moves the cheese.

This past week . . .

2008-06-23T18:06:00.000-07:00

Don't you just love this picture? I needed a purple hydrangea fix today to combat the heat and brown dirt in Phoenix. :0(

I lost track of time and stopped posting! Father's Day was very low key due to Ronda, our daughter-in-law, being ill with strep throat. So, we have had strep in the house, but praise God, no one else caught it and she is much better. We had a couple of days where some of us didn't feel great, but we are all good at this point.

We celebrated Father's Day with the kids here, ate steaks and sat under the fan and a/c.

Its the beginning of my third week at the gym - another praise. I started weight training, as well as cardio. My muscles are yelling rude words at me. :0)

Sad news yesterday - one of our friends died unexpectedly. He was 30 and we have known him since he was in jr. high. We watched as he brought his girlfriend to the youth group at our house, smiled as they fell in love and celebrated when they were married nearly 8 years ago. Derek will be missed. He was a talented poet, winning many awards in his short lifetime. He was devoted to his wife Katina. The Lord called him home long before we were ready to let him go. One day we'll understand why those younger than us sometimes die first. This side of heaven, I don't think we can grasp it.

Blessed be the name of the Lord,

In His love He gives and takes away

He loves us passionately.

5:00 a.m. and walking

2008-06-11T17:52:00.000-07:00

I finally made it! I 'intentionally' rolled out of bed and made it to the gym before work! What a battle that was but I feel much better for having made it. So, there is day one and now the real battle starts for day 2, etc.

I bet I'm asleep in the recliner as soon as I sit down. LOL

Freedom . . .

2008-06-10T18:44:00.000-07:00

I am seldom at Luke AFB during the day, but on my way to Luke today, the F-16s were doing touch and goes . . . well, I think that's what they are called. They take off, fly, barely touch down and go again. . . it was amazing to watch them as I drove on Northern Ave. At the stop light at Litchfield, one flew right over the cars in front of me. I LOVE the sound of jets and to see them fly. Its the sight and sound of freedom and I never get tired of it.

Lord, protect our military, where ever they are serving, as they guard our precious freedom.

My Day Off . . .

2008-06-10T18:33:00.000-07:00

I'm counting my blessings as I was able to schedule three dr. appts. today - yes, unbelieveable, but true!

The day started with a 7:15 a.m. dr. appt. - followed by a trip to Wildflower Bakery for a latte and muffin (since I had to fast overnight).

Then from the 101 and I-17 out to Luke AFB. Don had the paperwork ready for me to renew my military ID card at Luke. The sign said to be prepared to wait 2 - 3 hours to renew an ID card due to a manning shortage. I was in and out in 30 minutes :0)

Autobody Solutions took my car right away to give me an estimate to fix the trunk and bumper since someone "bumped" into my car Sunday :0(

I had time to run to Target, Costco and Penneys (looking for a birthday gift for someone sparkly who will be reading this).

Home for an hour, off to 2nd appt., the 99 cent store and the last appt of the day. That dr. was running an hour late, so I caught up on the news and took a nap. . . LOL

I love productive days! Thank you Lord for making the most of my time today.

Tagged . . . twice!

2008-06-09T17:55:00.000-07:00

OK, so I wasn't quite fast enough when Monica tagged me and Julie K tagged me the second time.

I (verb)

I am:content, most of the time

I think: random thoughts

I know: I am loved and valued by God

I want: to walk in the surf along a shoreline with amazing scenery

I have: freedom in Christ; much more freedom than women in other parts

of the world

I wish: my parents knew the Lord

I hate: my inconsistency / lack of being intentional

I miss: England in the Spring and Fall

I fear: something happening to my sons

I feel: tired after a long day at work

I hear: one of my cats purring and the birds singing outside

I smell: coffee

I search: for answers in the Word

I wonder: who my next daughter-in-law will be

I regret: not being able to see my birth father before he died

I ache: miserably this week due to fibro

I care: about doing things right

I always: love cooking for friends

I am not: an American by birth, but I am SO thankful to live here

I believe: in the power of grace

I dance: poorly

I sing: really well in the car

I cry: at chick flicks and tv commercials

I don't always: dry the dishes

I fight: when backed into a corner or to defend my boys

I write: because Monica encouraged me

I win: when I obey the Lord

I lose:when I try to control and "fix" things; when I don't renew my mind with scripture

I never: take my freedom for granted

I confuse: my thoughts and words . . .its an age thing :-)

I listen: to wise teachers (Pastor Todd, John Piper, Beth Moore)

I can usually be found: 3rd or 4th row, center, at church....LOL

I am afraid of: snakes, big spiders, bats, you know, creatures who don't

"sit" or "stay"where they are supposed to . . . ugh

I need: to surrender completely to the Lord

I am happy about: having girlfriends who love the Lord and want to grow

spiritually

I'm tagging Barbara and anyone else who hasn't been tagged.

Excerpt from When I Lay My Isaac Down

2008-06-08T14:55:00.000-07:00

"I had much to learn about heart sacrifices. As defined by the dictionary, a sacrifice is "an act of offering to a deity something precious, something offered in sacrifice; it's surrender of something for the sake of something else, something given up." True heart sacrifices involve:

- identifying something precious to us (our Isaac)
- letting go of our control over the situation, event, or the person as an act of worship
- embracing God's love in the process of the release
- resting in the outcome, even if in this lifetime we are not allowed to understand the reason behind the need for the sacrifice and the pain involved.

A heart sacrifice is not a formula that can be mastered. It is a decision that is intrinsically tied to the personal relationship between us and our God. It is born out of a trust that is developed in spending time communicating with an Abba Father who loves us more than we love our Isaac.

The high value of our Isaac is what makes the sacrifice so demanding, because we don't know ahead of time if we'll get our Isaac back. Something it took me a while to understand is that God has never forced me to make a heart sacrifice. He has never demanded my allegiance or made me "give up" an Isaac just to play with my emotions. He has always allowed the choice to be mine. And that is precisely why the decision is so difficult. He lets me decide if I will make laying my Isaac on the altar an act of worship, where I lift up my heart in total trust in Him and release my grip on the object of my sacrifice.

Some are thrust on you:
- terminal illness
- struggling with infertility
- death of a loved one
- loss of a job or a ministry position
- an accident that results in a major life-change
- a financial reversal
- a child who has turned his or her back on what you have taught him or her
- a desire to marry, with no life partner in sight
- an unwanted move to another home or to a different city

Some involve personal choices:
- letting go of personal expectations of myself or someone else
- giving up a cherished dream for a greater good
- recovering from an addiction
- relinquishing our control over a child who is becoming an adult
- giving up my 'right' to be in charge of my own life
- surrending my ideal life for the reality of what I actually have
- forgiving a person who betrayed my trust
- embracing God's love when He doesn't rescue my hurting child
- longing for a more ideal spouse, but staying in a difficult marriage
- believing that God's promises are true when I am in a personal hell"

http://www.carolkent.org/index.html

A couple of these really made me stop typing - we all have Isaacs. Praise God that we have the opportunity to offer them as true "heart sacrifices" to Him - to the God of the Universe who loves us SO much more than we could ever love our "Isaacs."

I am challenged to change my thinking and especially my heart when I read through the list and chapter 2 of the book. If you read the book, I'd love to hear (read) your thoughts.

Oooops

2008-06-04T17:35:00.000-07:00

Yep, ooops. You should never stand next to the trash can at 4:30 a.m. and then open a pack of supplements! I lost one in the trash - so much for eye/hand coordination before coffee. Now, if there was just paper in the trash, I might have dug for the pill, but I had just dumped the coffee grounds in there. Oh well. All was not lost, there are plenty more supplements to take during the day.

Nope, I didn't get up at 4:00 a.m. to walk - I hit the snooze button 5 times. Sigh. On the positive side, I have made really good food choices for two days, even avoiding all the sugar at Bible study Tuesday night.

Today the light dawned that I really don't have to take these supplements at 4:30 a.m.! Only 30 minutes before breakfast and I don't eat until about 7:00 when I'm at work.

Blog Chicks

2008-06-02T19:47:00.000-07:00

For my new blog chick friends . . . LOL

An Intentional Life

2008-06-02T18:02:00.000-07:00

Although to most people I can seem incredibly organized and capable, which I have to be at work, but the past year and a half I feel as if I'm drifting or just reacting to what is happening around me, especially with my health. Its time to take charge and become intentional.

Here's the dictionary take on intentional:

Done or said on purpose: deliberate, intended, purposeful, voluntary, willful, witting. purpose/purposelessness.
Planned, weighed, or estimated in advance: calculated, considered, deliberate, premeditated.

Opposite of intentional: accidental, unintentional, unplanned

I've been watching a DVD series by John Piper, Don't Waste Your Life . . . Its thought provoking and convicting at the same time. I want to be intentional in my living for Christ.

Its a journey . . . and I think my first step has to be exercise since my health seems to be the area I am least intentional in. Agh! I know! I'm reading some of your blogs and you are getting organized - you go girls!!!

My plan tonight is to be purposeful in reading about my new health supplements and deliberate in getting up and walking in the morning before work. That's really early . . .I'll let you know what happens. :0)

I know there is a web site, www.anintentionallife.com - haven't explored it yet, partly b/c my personality would be to want to do everything on that site! Has anyone checked that site out?

2008-05-28T17:27:00.000-07:00

Carolynne's Cupboard

I know, its an odd name for a blog, but since this is my first attempt at blogging, I figure that its ok to be odd. I hope the shelves of this cupboard are filled with visits from friends sharing Godly advice, thoughts, book reviews, recipes, life stories and encouragement. My youngest son says, "Life Is A Rollercoaster, Strap In And Hang On" - join me as I hang on to Jesus on this crazy ride called life.