Thursday, March 25, 2010

"No Complaining"

The company I work for asked everyone to read the book titled "The No Complaining Rule". It's a very easy read and WOW it sure opened my eyes. I was immediately convicted by the Lord. I should not have to learn about not complaining in a book. I should already stand apart in that area simply because I am a follower of Christ. My life should already look different and be different.
So today was my first "No Complaining Day". I caught myself one time and didn't complain and honestly my WHOLE day was blessed by it. Not to say that there was not the urge to complain because of course there was but the entire day just looked different because my mindset was different. Tomorrow will begin day two and I PRAY that it goes on for a week, a month, a year and a lifetime.
I know 100% that it will NOT happen apart from Christ. Lord, thank You for being in complete control. Thank You for desiring to help us in all areas of life. I love You!

Until next time-
Les

My Current Playlist

Here's what I'm listening to right now:

1. Passion Awakening CD: especially Healing in your hands, Our God, and Where the Spirit of the Lord is, and Like a Lion
2. Reign in Us by Starfield
3. God Gave me You by Dave Barnes
4. Still Calls Me Son by John Waller
5. Unredeemed by Selah
6. I'd Need a Savior by Among the Thirsty
7. What Faith Can Do by Kutless
8. Feels like Home by Edwina Hayes
9. Love Has Come by Mark Schultz
10. No Not One by Christy Nockels
11. Something Beautiful by Needtobreathe

Check some of these songs out!

Until next time-
Les

Monday, March 22, 2010

Birthdays!!!!

Any of you who have known me for any length of time know that I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Birthdays!!! I love my birthday, I love your birthday, I love EVERYONE'S birthday!!

This week, I am SUPER excited because it's my man's birthday!!!! MM's birthday is Friday, March 26th! I have planned a pretty great surprise birthday treat for him. He knows that we are doing "something" for his birthday but he doesn't know what. I absolutely know he will love it! His brother, sister, brother-in-law and one of our friends will be able to be a part as well. Matt's excited because I'm excited which makes me even more excited!

I can't wait to blog about the details of the day. Have an INCREDIBLE week!

Until next time-
Les

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

"Excuse Me"

The other day, one of my patients burped during therapy. I said, "Say 'Excuse me'". She said "Excuse me, My manners aren't very good"

SOOOO Cute!

Until next time-
Les

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Cruising with the Madre!!!

On March 1st, I took my Mom on a cruise for her birthday. In November of last year, I just decided that I really wanted to do something special for my mom. She has done so much for me in my lifetime so far and I just wanted to give her back a little bit of what she has given me. It was her first cruise and she loved it!

We had the absolute best time. We relaxed to the fullest...slept late, ate often, read books, enjoyed sunrises, slept with the balcony door open, laughed much, enjoyed sunsets, etc., etc., etc.

It was one of the most relaxing trips I've ever been on for sure!

Here are a few pictures from our adventure!

This was when we were getting on the boat. We were soooooo excited!!!


This is Mom when we were leaving the dock. She was like a little kid!

Mom was so embarrassed that I brought the life jackets down for the drill. I had no idea that we didn't have to bring them. She didn't want to be seen with me!

Dressed for dinner on Day #1.

One example of the beautiful scenery we saw so much!
Example #2
Mom and Daughter!!! I love that Lady!

I zoomed too much accidentally but Mom liked it so I kept it.

Just a little fun in Cozumel.
I took several pictures with each towel animal every night. Mom enjoyed seeing them too.
My best elephant impression. It needs a little work.
Mother/Daughter love. We decided that this was the best picture we have ever take together.

We enjoyed each other's company so much.

It was a great trip but it was also good to be home. I drove back to Montgomery the day we got back to surprise M-squared at work. He wasn't expecting me until Sunday. I met him in the parking lot when he got off and he looked at me with a shocked look on his face like he didn't recognize me. Then he said "You came home early". It was excellent and well worth the 5 hour drive!

Until next time-
Les

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Real Update soon!

There will be a real update soon including cruise pictures but for now...I'm doing well. Catching up on things after my vacation, easing back into reality, loving the Passion Awakening CD, spending some excellent quality time with M-squared, preparing for the upcoming wedding season between now and the 4th of July. etc, etc etc...Everything is good!

Until next time-
Les