Mother Michele's Minutes

2009-03-09T08:57:00.000-07:00

Dear Lord, I thank You for this day, >> I thank You for my being able to see >> and to hear this morning. >> I'm blessed because You are >> a forgiving God and >> an understanding God. >> You have done so much for me >> and You keep on blessing me. >> Forgive me this day for everything >> I have done, said or thought >> that was not pleasing to you. >> I ask now for Your forgiveness. >> Please keep me safe >> from all danger and harm. >> Help me to start this day >> with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. >> Let me make the best of each and every day >> to clear my mind so that I can hear from You. >> Please broaden my mind >> that I can accept all things. >> Let me not whine and whimper >> over things I have no control over. >> And give me the best response >> when I'm pushed beyond my limits. >> I know that when I can't pray, >> You listen to my heart. >> Continue to use me to do Your will. >> Continue to bless me that I may be >> a blessing to others. >> Keep me strong that I may help the weak... >> Keep me uplifted that I may have >> words of encouragement for others. >> I pray for those that are lost >> and can't find their way. >> I pray for those that are misjudged >> and misunderstood. >> I pray for those who >> don't know You intimately. >> I pray for those that will delete this >> without sharing it with others >> I pray for those that don't believe. >> But I thank You that I believe >> that God changes people and >> God changes things. >> I pray for all my sisters and brothers. >> For each and every family member >> in their households. >> I pray for peace, love and joy >> in their homes; that they are out of debt >> and all their needs are met. >> I pray that every eye that reads this >> knows there is no problem, circumstance, >> or situation greater than God. >> Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight. >> I pray that these words be received >> into the hearts of every eye that sees it >> in Jesus' name. Amen!

What song was playing the day you were born?

2009-03-07T08:12:00.000-08:00

Josh Hosler presents ... updated weekly ...
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2009-03-03T09:43:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Advice from My cousin Carol

2009-02-25T17:26:00.001-08:00

Beautiful advice.

A wise one said, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.'

1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.

5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less can be more.
8. Allow adequate time to do things and to get to places.

9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget.

13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.

16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19 Get organized so everything has its place.

20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.

25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you God.'
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).

31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33 Talk less; listen more. 34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36 Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before.

GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.
'If God is for us, who can be against us?'
(Romans 8:31)

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A Prayer for Lincoln's Birthday

2009-02-12T08:15:00.000-08:00

Enjoy Lincoln's birthday and remember him and George Washington ---bothbelieved in God Both prayed and asked for God's help Both are recognizedas 2 of our nation's greatest presidents and greatest American peopleTrue greatness is knowing and acknowledging and responding to thegreatness of GodGod bless America indeed --lead, guide, direct, and protect us ---healour land -restore our hope and renew our strength ---Make us the shininglight on a hill for the entire world for your glory -Amen In God WeTrust!!! Not the trillion dollars that say "In God we trust" -but wetrust in you who made the trees that produce the paper that those trillions of dollars are made of.Lord stimulate us --not just our economy --and Lord bless our troops and our families Direct leaders allover the world and direct us your people in Jesus' name I pray-Amen

Thinking of you, today

2009-02-12T06:54:00.000-08:00

I may not be the most important person in your LIFE. I just hope that when you hear my name you smile and say THAT'S MY FRIEND!

Birthday Clock/Calculator. This is really cool! Try it

2009-02-12T06:53:00.001-08:00

Birthday Clock
It tells you how many hours and how many seconds you have been alive on this earth and when you were probably conceived. How cool is that? This is cool. After you've finished reading the info, click again, and see what the moon looked like the night you were born. This is neat. Who says our time clocks aren't ticking....
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Disney World 2009

2009-02-03T11:32:00.001-08:00

Disney is a magical kingdom

Rudy played the part of an arabic in an Indiana Jones movie

The girls got to meet Prince Caspian from Narnia

Sarah and Rudy Jr played evil scientists in a movie production!

We had to try on hats !!!

And the trip wouldn't be complete without a ride through "Small World" The song is still stuck in our heads.

Rachel and her giant lollipop!

Sarah still likes the merry-go-round

.......... and Rudy had 3 turkey legs

Kids of all ages love Disney. Aren't they cute?

The fireworks over the castle was the most beutiful firework show we have ever seen.

Animal Kingdom was a favorite for all of us. The gorillas were magnificient!

Florida Vacation

2009-02-02T15:05:00.001-08:00

Well, out of the cold and into the Florida sunshine. We visited Universal Studios Orlando, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Fantasy Land, and Wet and Wild.

We met the Cat in the Hat, as well as Thing 1 and Thing 2 and many many more characters

Sarah surfed at the studio

Rudy read a book or two.....

More tomorrow.

George and Rosa

2009-01-21T15:55:00.001-08:00

These are our friends George and Rosa. They came for dinner on Monday night and we had a really great time. We laughed so much my cheeks hurt. We met them at church. It is so great to have Christian friends who love God and thank him for what he is doing in their lives. They brought a delicious Ice cream bwownie cake. Yummo. I made a roast and vegetables and salad and rolls. They also brought their daughter who teaches preschool in San Jose, so we got to talk "shop" I had a flashback of my daycare days. Great memories. Anyway, A good time was had by all. We look forward to getting to know them better.

Robert

2009-01-20T11:18:00.000-08:00

This is my grandson Robert. This is the last time he came to visit me. I really miss him and hope to see him really soon. He is a great kid, high energy and full of questions. He "chugs hot" and loves to go in the "hotcuzzi" His Mom is Maggi and his Dad is Matthew.

Grandma loves Robert

He is very strong

He is cuter than his Dad, but I love his Dad and think he is good looking, too.

What about Christmas?

2009-01-15T07:31:00.001-08:00

My Mom and Dad

2009-01-15T07:22:00.000-08:00

My Dad will be 85 on February 27 and my Mom will be 79 on June 27. I am going to look for a picture of them in their 20's. They are still in love and still "side by side" like they have been for 60 years. There is definitely something to be said for that. All you young whipper snappers take notice! I'm sure it wasn't always easy or fun along life's journey. You gotta' love 'em. I do!

We went to the snow!

2009-01-06T09:25:00.000-08:00

We went to the snow on Sunday after church. It is only an hour a way. We had a really great time and even made a snow man. Hope you enjoy my family pictures.

Christmas 2008

2008-12-16T08:48:00.000-08:00

Well, here we are! Celebrating the birth of our Savior! Standing in front of our tree. We are a family. We are happy! God is so good to us.

My Brothers

2008-12-16T08:38:00.000-08:00

That's me surrounded by my handsome brothers! It sure was great to see them. We have many childhood memories that we can laugh about and cry about. We are all Christians and can praise the Lord together and one day walk on the golden streets of Heaven. I love my brothers.

A Day at The San Francisco Zoo

2008-11-25T06:52:00.000-08:00

What a great time we had. It was beautiful weather. All the animals were out and active, playing in the sunshine, including us.

2008-11-03T11:00:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving 2008

2008-11-03T10:54:00.001-08:00

I love the fall. The weather is so much cooler and the days are shorter. I love the colors of the leaves. Decorating is fun and just seems to warm up my home. It is a time to reflect on the year and realize how much we have to be thankful for. Our God is truly good to us. Beyond measure.

2008-11-03T10:48:00.000-08:00

Yesterday afternoon we gathered at our church to fill shoe boxes with goodies and wrap them to give to needy children arounhd the world. We had a wonderful time and afterwards had some delicious desserts.

2008-11-03T10:43:00.000-08:00

Rudy Jr on his 3rd Box

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Even our Pastor wrapped and stuffed boxes

2008-11-03T09:57:00.000-08:00

Sunday afternoon our church members gathered to wrap shoe boxes full of goodies for needy kids around the world. It was a lot of work but fun at the same time. Young and old worked to accomplish the task.

2008-10-21T09:24:00.000-07:00

Need a new hair style!

2008-08-22T08:28:00.000-07:00

I have to get a new hair style. I tried this virtual website where you upload your picture and then you get to try on all these hairstyles and even makeup and haircolor, a real virtual make over. It was a lot of fun. Sarah and Rachel did it with me. I was surprized at their choices but they did a good job. We all thought we looked pretty cute. If you want to try it go to More.com/hair Think I will go today and get my hair cut. Have a good weekend everyone.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

2008-08-20T16:30:00.001-07:00

I just got off the phone with my Mom and Dad. I cried. They are so old. My Mom has her health but not her memory. My Dad has his memory but his body is failing fast. He is so weak. My Mom cannot even remember my birthdate. I guess I have child like thinking that my parents would always be the same, always there, ... Old age is cruel in the since that you can be trapped in an old vessel that is withering and decaying more and more each day. Like a flower or the grass. But I will remember their strengths in character, strength in labor and a job well done. They are stil my parents and I love them.

Kids

2008-08-15T09:59:00.001-07:00

This is Rachel 15, Rudy 14, and Sarah, 16. I home school the two girls and Rudy Jr goes to Tracy High. They are great kids. I am learning right along with them. They have shown me the ins and outs of text messaging, sttings on my cell phone and let me know if my outfit is too, out of style. They keep me laughing and crying. They keep me from feeling old. I love them.

My Best Friend

2008-08-15T09:29:00.000-07:00

This is me and my best friend on my last birthday. My honey, husband, lover and friend is Rudy. I absolutely adore him. He makes me want to try harder and be better. We read our Bibles , pray and sing hymns together. We laugh together and cry together. We yell, we complain we make-up. We have made a great life together by the grace and mercy of a loving and forgiving God.

In the beginning......

2008-08-15T08:18:00.000-07:00

This is my first "BLOG" I enjoy reading what my nieces post each day and I thought I would try it out. "Back in the day," I wrote in a diary, I still have it. I hid it in my underwear drawer for fear someone might read it. I guess now you actually want people to read it. Go figure. Anyway, I am going to try writing in my blog each day if for no other reason than to keep myself up to speed and share some thoughts and have some fun.