De-stressing with RaNdOm Thoughts

Have you ever had a few days when things were not going really well?  Or were like being on an emotional roller-coaster?  What about when you have so much on your mind (good or not so good) that you just want to shut down and chill out (maybe even avoid things, people, situations, or talking at least for just a bit). 

Well in this process I noticed for myself that different thoughts would pop into my head.  As these thoughts would pop into my head at the most oddest moments they seemed to pull me away from reality just long enough to help me....re-group or re-focus on things again and then keep going on to the next moment.

I was putting together a lasagna for dinner when I had to just stop and rinse my hands off, a little drippy writing down the thought that just popped in my head.  I did this several times, its a wonder that the lasagna is actually in the oven now baking.

I don't think I can remember every thought but I thought I would try.  Thinking over the last couple of days...

• my husband really enjoys it when I make one of his mother's recipes for dinner
• my oldest daughter can read me when something is going on and I'm not sure how to tell her
• my youngest daughter is such a silly little girl that really brings laughter to the room
• I love how the sun shines on the pine needles on the trees out my window
• I really need to put sunblock on myself first then go tell my kids to
• man this sun burn hurts and its crazy how how my skin still feels
• God can make miracles out of messes and mistakes
• If He brings you to it, we must remember, He will bring you through it as well
• Each pain you feel is helping you toward your goal
• I had fun shopping with my oldest daughter the other day, she really keeps me "in style"
• I'm not so sure I have a green thumb after all, my flowers on my balcony are not looking so good :(
• I can do whatever I need to through Christ.  Who gives me strength
• my husband is complicated and hard to understand at times but he does care for me and loves me
• I enjoyed taking my son to the movies today to see Kung Fu Panda 2 
• my son is sweet and thoughtful, he gave me most of his red Starburst candies :)
• my youngest daughter can act so grown up at times, I see a little girl that is growing up so fast
• Trust God that He has a good plan for you.  Embrace the unknown as well as you embrace the known because you can be confident God is in control.  He may take you on a route you would not choose, but He has a reason.
• I want good for my step-son
• I would to be on a beach right now watching the waves roll in and out on the shore
• The more people love and care for you the harder it is to listen when they speak out of that love and care
• It's better to let go of the shock, disappointed, angry feeling and move quickly onto love and forgiveness, understanding and hope
• When you open the door for others to walk into your life and you ask for them to help be prepared to hear things you won't like hearing
• Words of love are the hardest to say at times and the hardest to hear 
• Look around you...at the possibilities, not the problems
• It's a new day, begin again and smile
• I enjoyed listening to the radio today, heard a lot of music from the past.
• It was nice to drift back in time as I heard each song on the radio
• the past can bring smiles and frowns
• I've had too many "blonde moments" lately....could that be a sign of age?
• can't wait to go visit my family in El Paso in July
• hoping that I will be married to my husband for a long long time
• the challenges of parenting are very challenging and puts a lot of strain on other relationships around you
• I love flowers
• I really want to some where very scenic and take tons of pictures
• my family and I really need to go camping again soon
• I have several people in my life that really love and care for me
• its a good feeling to know how many good friends can surround you in your time of need of happiness or sorrow
• Breath in, let go  and smile everything is alright.  It always is with Jesus in the center of your heart

The lasagna is almost ready, everyone is scattered, I guess they will eat as they all come home one by one. 


I'm tired, and I don't feel like doing much of anything...I think I'll look for something to watch online that will make me laugh.