Just Thoughts

                                                             

It's afternoon here in my town - slightly warm, but not too bad.  The girls are home from school . . .Lupe glued to the TV.  Andrea and Kayla listening to music.  I've felt lousy all day -clogged up, eye goop in my eyes, etc.  Tonight is going to be our girls night . . . no matter what.  A few days ago, I bought the video The Wild (Disney DVD) and hid it for our special time together.  They don't know what our special thing is, but seemed to fear that since I didn't feel well, girls night was off. 

It's the perfect time to do it.  Rob is out of town and will not be looking in to see if we have finished our activity.  Kayla wants to stay up all night.  I tried to tell her it's not all that glamorous.  I didn't sleep Wed night and didn't get to sleep until after midnight last night, probably why I feel so lousy today.  Of course Kayla won't be daunted, she wants to set a personal record.  If she doesn't wake me, I don't care - no school tomorrow.

I really love my J-Land friends.  If I am awake very late, it may be early morning for one of them and they've already written in their journals or are on IM and we can chat.  It's nice to know that those I have come to love like family are willing to put up with my stuff.  I never figured on community when I started blogging here.  I actually started for myself, just to keep my thoughts, etc.

I have also read such amazing and wonderful journals.  You guys ROCK!!  Through you journals and comments, I have learned that I am not alone in my disabilities and I don't have to be ashamed of them.  I have found many Christians here as well.  I didn't know I would get that joy as well. 

Anyway, enough praise for the AOL-J community.  You guys know how much I love you.  I'd like to ask you to pray for John & Krissy as they return to their home this weekend.  It's been a trying several weeks for them up at Hershey Medical Center (did you know the whole town smells like chocolate?  The streetlights are shaped like Hershey's Kisses!) and getting adjusted at home will take its toll as well.  They will need our support more than ever now.   For specifics, check Krissy's journal,  Sometimes I Think  or The John & Krissy Gazette - a member-written journal. 

I'd also like prayer for myself.  I've had a couple of very rough days this week. 

Love, prayers and blessings to all of you,

                          Penny