Hi there, friends! So glad you stopped by for our weekly Hodgepodge - I love doing this each week, and I do so love the comments you leave (words ARE my love language, you know... you feed my soul and give me smiles when you comment!) I hope that you are all having a blessed week! Let's Hodgepodge!
1. When were you last facing an ocean? Using just ONE word, describe how you felt as you faced that ocean.
I was facing an ocean just this past Saturday, as we explored the tidal pools and caves near where we live now. My three kiddos, my hubby, and my bro-in-law (who was visiting for the weekend) all spent the day finding starfish, hermit crabs, sea anemones, and cool caves. How did I feel? In one word?
Loved.
2. What are three sounds you hate to hear?
Curse words. Taking the Lord's name in vain. Crying children without someone to comfort them.
3. This question comes to you courtesy of some real life friends. Hi real life friends! When you shop for yourself, do you try everything on in the store before buying or do you buy, try on at home, and then return what you don't like or what doesn't fit?
Depending on how much time I have - I will normally buy and take home before trying them on. But last week I stopped myself and did try a couple of shirts on in the store, and I'm glad I did, because they were a bit tight in the arms. If it's not easy to return, I will almost always try them on.
4. February 26th is National Pistachio Day...are you a fan of the little green nut? Do you use them in cooking and baking or prefer to eat them right out of the shell?
I don't think I have ever cooked with them, but I do enjoy eating them right out of the shell! Yummy! (But why are they so darn expensive? Sheesh!)
5. When did you last have to compromise with someone? Were you happy to reach the compromise or slightly irritated it was necessary?
I just asked my hubby, and he said "You had to compromise with me, moving here!" I chuckled - but, hmmm, he's got a point! I definitely am not getting a 9-5, same job day in and day out, predictable life with this man of mine!
Some people marry bankers and lawyers. I married a school teacher turned Air Force pilot turned low-income housing social services provider!
6. Have you ever written a letter to an elected official? Did you get a response?
Nope, never have.
7. We 'March' into a new month at the end of this week...what's something on your March calendar guaranteed to make you smile?
Well, I turn 40 next Tuesday. And while some people may dread turning older, my perspective on that changed when my best friend didn't even make it to her 30th. So, I'm turning 40. And I have very dear friends and family coming to celebrate with me at a party my hubby has planned for me on Saturday! What else can i ask for?
8. Insert your own random thought here.
This is a big week. Friday, March 1, marks our very last day in the Air Force. Today I shopped at the nearest commissary, and I was in tears most of the time. We aren't retiring, we are voluntarily separating. And while we know that God has led us to this decision, and this new adventure is a good one, still... it's hard, to say goodbye to this community, to the security, to the craziness of unpredictability that is, strangely, predictable, and so therefore comforting. I know that God has great things planned for us here... but for right now, at this moment, I am sad. We appreciate your prayers!
1. When were you last facing an ocean? Using just ONE word, describe how you felt as you faced that ocean.
I was facing an ocean just this past Saturday, as we explored the tidal pools and caves near where we live now. My three kiddos, my hubby, and my bro-in-law (who was visiting for the weekend) all spent the day finding starfish, hermit crabs, sea anemones, and cool caves. How did I feel? In one word?
Loved.
2. What are three sounds you hate to hear?
Curse words. Taking the Lord's name in vain. Crying children without someone to comfort them.
3. This question comes to you courtesy of some real life friends. Hi real life friends! When you shop for yourself, do you try everything on in the store before buying or do you buy, try on at home, and then return what you don't like or what doesn't fit?
Depending on how much time I have - I will normally buy and take home before trying them on. But last week I stopped myself and did try a couple of shirts on in the store, and I'm glad I did, because they were a bit tight in the arms. If it's not easy to return, I will almost always try them on.
4. February 26th is National Pistachio Day...are you a fan of the little green nut? Do you use them in cooking and baking or prefer to eat them right out of the shell?
I don't think I have ever cooked with them, but I do enjoy eating them right out of the shell! Yummy! (But why are they so darn expensive? Sheesh!)
5. When did you last have to compromise with someone? Were you happy to reach the compromise or slightly irritated it was necessary?
I just asked my hubby, and he said "You had to compromise with me, moving here!" I chuckled - but, hmmm, he's got a point! I definitely am not getting a 9-5, same job day in and day out, predictable life with this man of mine!
Some people marry bankers and lawyers. I married a school teacher turned Air Force pilot turned low-income housing social services provider!
6. Have you ever written a letter to an elected official? Did you get a response?
Nope, never have.
7. We 'March' into a new month at the end of this week...what's something on your March calendar guaranteed to make you smile?
Well, I turn 40 next Tuesday. And while some people may dread turning older, my perspective on that changed when my best friend didn't even make it to her 30th. So, I'm turning 40. And I have very dear friends and family coming to celebrate with me at a party my hubby has planned for me on Saturday! What else can i ask for?
8. Insert your own random thought here.
This is a big week. Friday, March 1, marks our very last day in the Air Force. Today I shopped at the nearest commissary, and I was in tears most of the time. We aren't retiring, we are voluntarily separating. And while we know that God has led us to this decision, and this new adventure is a good one, still... it's hard, to say goodbye to this community, to the security, to the craziness of unpredictability that is, strangely, predictable, and so therefore comforting. I know that God has great things planned for us here... but for right now, at this moment, I am sad. We appreciate your prayers!
