May 1, 2009

  • This is turning into One of Those Days.

    Nothing huge, ye ken, but a series of small frustrations.

    First, the Harvesters' party scheduled for tomorrow was canceled out of fear of rain.

    Second, Handango was having a sale so I popped a few (as in about 11) bucks on three programs for the Dell Axim x50v (Don's old PDA), none of which I can get to work.  The one I was most interested in was the e-Piano program, and the page for it mentioned that it might be necessary to download some virtual runtime program.  Well, okay.

    Well, no, because it turns out Microsoft no longer provides downloads for it, so the e-Piano thing won't work.  That's highly annoying, having a program held out as suitable for my PDA only it turns out for it to run it requires a no-longer-provided program. 

    Okay, it cost all of $6.95 (PLUS TAX), but still.....  

    Then Carolyn's sister's obstetrician (her sister and bro-in-law live with them currently) has advised that Carolyn NOT go to "Carmen" on Sunday afternoon, for fear she'll bring flu home.  Now two expensive student tickets are going begging.  The worst aspect, of course, is Carolyn's bitter disappointment....she'd been looking forward to "Carmen" since I promised her she'd go when we went to "Turnadot" last year. 

    Got my court date for the "invalid" license:  June 24th at 4 p.m.  I think I'll go down a day or two after my birthday and renew my license and get the missing SS# on it, and - I hope - a statement saying my license was NOT invalid.  I'd been hoping someone would look at it at the court house and realize it ought to be dropped, but that didn't happen so heigh ho, heigh ho, it's off to court I go. 

    When I left for the church to help act as an usher for the Big Band concert, the "rear hatch ajar" light was on.  No biggie.  I went ahead and drove to church, then went around to close the hatch properly.

    Didn't work.  Tried it again.  And again.  And again.

    Wouldn't latch properly.

    Don't ask me why I did the following stupid things, for I don't know, but I first used my key to move the latch up, which it did, locking in place.

    Great.  Now the hatch can't be shut at all.  Tried and tried to move the latch hook back down, to no avail, so finally slammed the hatch down in a fit of exasperation.

    Gee, that was helpful.  A little piece broke off and the latch hook went where I'm pretty sure it's not supposed to go. 

    Drove it home, put it in the garage and asked Dmitry if I could borrow his.  Back to the church, to be placed over on the left side of the sanctuary so as to both guard that door (only the main door was to be used, not the side doors) and nicely encourage people to move to the middle.

    What I'd not thought of is how much Don and I enjoyed big band music.  We went on a big band cruise when we went through the Panama Canal several years ago, and had regularly talked about going on another.

    Wound up crying and telling Jo Helen I couldn't do it, got my purse and hurried out to the car.  Had a breakdown such as I truly thought was behind me.  Carolyn and Jim Boyd (he was the pastor who took Don's service) noticed me and came over to pray over me, bless them, worriedly offering to drive me home.  Assured them I only live a few blocks away and can make it, which I did.

    After spending time in the Word I'm much better.  Isaiah'll do it every time. 

    Especially Isaiah 25:8a:  "He will destroy death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face..."

    I can't wait.

Comments (7)

  • Carolyn's sister's OB needs to get a grip on reality. Either that or he/she should lock him/herself up in their own closet and let the rest of us rational human beings alone. I hope and pray Carolyn goes to see Carmen and enjoys it fear-free and as the beautiful production it is. Mass hysteria induced by a malevolent combination of fear/media/agendas is not my cup of tea, and it pains me to learn that it may cost her such an experience, and that it causes you undue grief.

    Knowing my Mama as I know my Mama, little wonder the lock thing ended up the way it did - I have had similar situations and reactions for years. I am sorry it happened. A cursed device is supposed to work the way it is supposed to work - if it doesn't perform, I say who should be surprised the dern thing pays a price???

    Grief is cyclical, as is life. Mama, I don't imagine a love for Daddy such as you have will ever allow a significant amount of time to go between fitful and powerful releases of emotion. Tears are a beautiful form of prayer, and we should gratefully allow ourselves to be baptized yet again and always through them. It is a death and a rebirth. You know where to go to help you get to the other side of painful sorrow - the Word. That is such a gift and such a blessing, and I believe that you know what I mean when I say that the joy in the LORD is evermore intensified after crossing through another desert. The graces offered through suffering are abundant, yes? You are a walking, living, breathing testament to that, and as such are light to others. I love you.

  • Well - I can't think of anything to add to Kirstin's comments.  Very well said, Kirstin.  Anne - thanks for sharing.  You're in my thoughts and prayers.

  • You do seem to be overwhelmed with minutue (sp) every now and then and I know that when that happens to me, I tend to explode!! one way or the other, depending on the circumstances.  One problem arises, ok, another, drat, the 3rd and 4th and truly the straw that broke the camel's back.  So hang in there, hold on to your faith, family and friends and you will be sustained!!! With love from your mom!!:so-sad:

  • Oh, sweety. You made me cry...poor thing. I'm so glad there were folks there to pray over you and send you home in your watery condition. You do know, when the pain comes, it is a good and healthy thing to weep...right? It is even meet and right to have the occasional break down. (((HUG)))

    as for going to see Carmen...I agree with Kirsten. Carolyn needs to go the Carmen...if need be, when she gets home, change out of the clothing she wore (which may well carry some germs...I assume Carolyn is in Texas?) take off the clothing and put into the wash immediately, maybe even shower and wash her hair to remove germs from THAT medium...etc. See? Just follow some hygiene practices. sheesh. Let's quit being in such a panic about this and use our heads.

    continuing in prayer for you, Anne dear.

  • Beautiful words, Kirstin-McWirstin! :love:

    And thanks to everyone else,too.

    Remember, I agree about the whole "Carmen" situation but unfortunately it's not me (I?) who has to be convinced. :hmmmmm:

  • Tell Carolyn that if she doesn't get to see Carmen now, I will personally escort her and Dmitry to the Arena (Roman) of Verona to see it (that's of course when she and Dmitry come here during the summer, on their honeymoon :flirty:).

    And tell your daughter Kirstin that she too, is an excellent testament to God's graces given through suffering. Excellent.

    lots of love and hugs from Gilda

  • Anne you made me cry too.  I find you to be an inspiration to us all.  Thank you for your testimony.  And the testimony of your wonderful mother and children.  You are truly blessed with your family and friends.  I am sure it doesn't take away the pain of losing your best friend on Earth but the wonderful reminder of your best friend Jesus surpasses it all.  I will be continueing to pray for you. 

     I also totally agree with the the whole Carmen thing.  Glad someone as figured out a different way for her to go.  Glad you had a wonderful time there.  Also just wanted to ask WHY are you putting your SS# on you License?????? IS IT mandatory in TX?  If not it is a BIG NO NO!!! Just a suggestion to maybe not put in on if not necessary. 

    By the way if you have no clue who I am.  Kathryn and I are close friends.  I know she has made a wonderful friend for you too and I found you through her site. 

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