tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281130652857253452024-03-05T02:15:25.368-08:00kimmiesthoughtsJust my thoughts on a lot of stuff....Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-6684405406219801382012-05-11T11:38:00.001-07:002012-05-11T11:38:32.426-07:00<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_4fad46ae535da1b39571246">
Ok, so I woke up WAY Early this morning and couldn’t go back to sleep! Irritating but oh well. Sometimes it just happens ya know. Well, I was like well, I could put on a Netflix movie or listen to Pandora OR I could go to Youtube and watch some videos. I decided I would listen to some preaching videos, of all things! LOL. I don’t do that very often…don’t know why, just don’t. <br /> <br /> Anyway, I br<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">ought up an old video of TD Jakes preaching at a women’s conference. He was preaching about Abraham and Sarah and how Sarah perceived herself or saw herself. Hmmmm…..needed to hear that. Then I thought let’s see what Lee Stoneking has to say…pulled him up at some conference a long time ago and HE mentioned Abraham and Sarah but then went on to another subject. Finally, I thought about Jeff Arnold and brought up one of him preaching somewhere in Tennessee. Anyway, HE mentioned Abraham and Sarah and how we think about ourselves and how that can affect the outcome of what we are wanting God to do in our lives. Coincidence that all these different preachers spoke about almost the same thing? Probably not. All messages I needed to hear. <br /> <br /> Needless to say, I finally drifted off to sleep with Bro. Arnold preaching and woke up later to get ready for my Friday. Now, what was God trying to tell me? LOL! Uh, Kim, why you always worrying about stuff? Why don’t you trust me? Duh! I brought you out, without a doubt, I saved your soul, I made you whole! So STOP worrying about the future. Put it in MY hands cause I already know what’s gonna happen and I GOT YOUR BACK! <br /> <br /> For I know what I have planned for you says the Lord.I have plans to prosper you not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.Jer 29:11<br /> <br /> Just some random thoughts I had this morning on the way to work. Just wanted to share. Happy Friday everybody!</span></div>
</span>Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-57322309435624629292012-05-08T15:47:00.001-07:002012-05-08T15:47:06.435-07:00<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Serious Status: I was thinking this morning of how blessed I am. Not sure I’m going to convey what I'm thinking correctly right now but here goes...I was in a bad place financially until 6 months ago when I FINALLY got a full time job...ok, everyone knows that by now...blah, blah, blah...well, if you've never been where I was you cannot relate. <br /> Let me describe how I felt the first weeks of having full time employment after a year or so of looking. Total overwhelming gratitude that I could finally get a 40 hour paycheck, I can finally buy whatever I need and not worry, etc., I felt this way for several weeks after my first paycheck. Typing this out right now is getting me emotional about it again. I'm not sure I have ever said all of this. An overwhelming feeling of gratefulness filled my spirit. I could almost cry every day. I cannot fully explain my emotions but if you’ve been where I was you know what I’m talking about. <br /> Several times I have tried to put into words the way I feel about all this that has transpired in my life the last 2 years but I’m still finding it hard to write it. <br /> I was told a LOT during this time that God will come through, that maybe He wants you to do something else with your life. So I gathered that to mean maybe He doesn’t want me working in corporate America again? Uh, well, I never quite figured that out because hello…I’m back in Corporate America again. Lol. And glad to be here, let me tell ya! <br /> So, during this phase I started looking at working from home jobs, maybe opening a photography business, etc., I thought about all kinds of things but none of them ever firmly “set” in my mind. See, I was raised that you WORK for a living and don’t chase after silly dreams that will never come to pass. It takes a special kind of person to start their own business and see it through to making a living for one, know what I mean? The future looked bleak, indeed….then…you can ask my mom and the rest of my family how stressed I was. They don’t even know the half…what was going on in the inside of me was a horrific battle….wringing of the hands, what am I going to do? Will I ever work again? Where will I be when unemployment runs out? I’m of no use to anyone, not even myself. AND, then another thought…I’m still unmarried; no man wants a woman that doesn’t have a job! I felt like a total failure! <br /> And, to top it off, several people I knew were getting good jobs. I wondered, “Where is MY blessing?” Lord, what is going on? What have I done? Why is this happening to me? I went on like this for several months. I’m sure my Facebook statuses were nothing but negative, negative, negative. I was in a dark place. <br /> Well, to put it bluntly, God has a way of bringing us to Him. This brought me to my knees. I had nowhere else to go. No one could help me. I was in a dark place. I confess, I truly started walking with God during this time. Yes, I was raised on a Pentecostal pew but everything had always come easy to me. I always had a job, always had money, always able to do what I wanted to do when I wanted to do it. Therefore, I never really developed an actual relationship with Christ. It wasn’t until this phase of my life that I went to my knees because well, where ya gonna go, right? I realized that I couldn’t do it on my own. I am not an island. <br /> SO, one early morning in prayer I FINALLY let it go and gave it all to Him! I had come to the end of my rope. What happened next is something I will never forget. I believe I actually got drunk in the spirit and could not speak English. This had never happened to me before, not even during a church service. After that morning, peace filled my heart and I just relaxed and knew that God would work it out somehow. A few weeks later, I got a full time job! He answered when I finally let it go and LET Him work it out! <br /> Now, looking back I realize He was building my faith and even now He is continuing to build my faith. I came through that HUGE trial feeling closer to Him than ever in my life. <br /> Today, I just wanted to try and convey my thoughts on what happened during my unemployment, etc, how I felt, how I cried, how I prayed and mostly how I felt frustrated most of the time. THEN GOD…..<br /> I feel like I won a victory. It was during this time that I really learned that God is my Jehovah Jireh. He provided the open door through a very dear friend from church and she helped me get on where I am today. Thank you, Jeannette Thurik! So it was on with my life. The river of blessings was unstopped and they all came rolling in…finally! I breathed a sigh of relief! <br /> Today, I just wanted to try to tell what I felt during that dark time and just let someone know that God IS working it out for your good. You just have to hold on through the storm. That’s my final answer. Just hold on and He will lead you through the storm! <br /> That’s all for now…..Hope I made sense. <br /> <br /> Kimmie</span>Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-3663509255733346332012-01-27T09:15:00.000-08:002012-01-27T15:32:50.891-08:00The Whole Armour of God<div>Verse of the Day“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. <strong>Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,</strong> that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:12-13 KJV </div><div> </div><div>We're in a battle between good and evil. Flesh and Spirit. How do we fight? Some battles we need to run from while others we need to stand and fight. Here is how we fight. By putting on the armour of God. </div><div> </div><div>So, what is the whole armour of God? </div><div> </div><div>1. The Breastplate of righteousness - What does this mean? I think it means to meditate on His law and His righteousness and hold His truth and holiness close to your heart. Hence, the reason it is a breastplate. The closest to your heart. His truth should be kept close and needs the most protection. It doesn't mean to be SELF righteous like the Pharisees. It just means don't sway from your faith. Stand firm on the belief that He is the King of your life, your protector, your healer, waymaker, Saviour and BEST FRIEND.</div><div> </div><div>2. Feet Shod with the Preparation of the gospel of peace - be prepared to go where He needs you to go and speak His gospel truth in love. Speak peace to people and show His love. We walk by faith knowing that His word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. </div><div> </div><div>3. The Shield of Faith - The shield is in front of us to protect us from anything the devil throws our way. He is our shield and deliverer. </div><div> </div><div>4. The Helmet of Salvation and the sword of the Spirit (the word of God) - Get back into the Word. It will lead and guide you in His ways! It will protect your mind from evil thoughts and when those thoughts come at you (because they will..we're all human) it will be a weapon to throw in the enemy's face.</div><div> </div><div>So, what's the point of this blog? To remind myself and anyone who reads this that Jesus is just waiting for us to get up, get in the fight and stir up the Spirit that is within us. Revive us, Lord! </div><div> </div><div>This year is going to be an eventful year and we must be prepared for anything. Preparation, for me, means more and more prayer and getting into the Word. Therein lies the way to salvation and preparation for what is to come in the future. We don't know what is coming in the future but I want to prepare my heart and my mind and my soul for whatever God has for me in my life.</div><div> </div><div>To be continued, </div><div> </div><div>Kimmie</div><div> </div>Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-87004085174940794332012-01-24T10:21:00.000-08:002012-01-24T10:22:54.915-08:00The Single Person's LamentI did not write this but thought it worthy of putting on here. I have had these thoughts SO many times! Basically, just because I'm single, don't go thinking I'm rich or I have this HUGE amount of MORE time than you! Get over yourself! <br />*****************************************************************************************<br /><br />~The Single Persons' Lament~ "Being single is not who I am- yes it is part<br />of me, but it is not what defines me entirely- for you to think my whole life<br />revolves around me being single and therefore I am thinking about and trying to<br />look for a mate every second of every day is absurd. That would be as absurd as<br />me believing that every second of every day you are thinking about pizza. Yes<br />you probably like pizza- I mean, who doesn't?- But do I believe that it consumes<br />your every thought and controls your every decision? That at every moment your<br />true motive is only to find a slice of pizza to savor? I do not think this about<br />you, so please do not think that my every thought and desire is focused on me<br />finding someone. I may think about finding someone and even joke about being<br />single, but I am a whole person. I am not sitting around just waiting for the<br />right person to come around and "complete me". I can be a good friend, a good<br />worker, a dependable person, and yes even a GROWN-UP, without being married. I<br />am a valuable contributing member of society. I am someone that can be counted<br />on and I am a responsible adult. I may be willing to peacefully go and sit at<br />the childrens table once in awhile beause no one knows where to put me, but it<br />doesn't make me a child. I may not have children but that does not mean I do not<br />have other responsibilities or even other people that depend on me. Don't think<br />that I have way more free time than you or that all of my time or money is spent<br />on frivolous waste. I have bills, and things that are required of me too. Time<br />for all of us is a vacuum- if you have any extra, it will soon be filled up with<br />everyones "worthy causes". I am glad for the things I am able to do for<br />others-but just like you -I have to make time for it. I am not stuck in a time<br />warp. Life does go on even for single people. Age and experience happen to<br />everyone and are not suspended because you are not married. A single person<br />while having their own struggles as well, goes through many of the same things a<br />married person does- just without the support of a spouse. So before you stick<br />me in a box thinking I just wouldn't understand, or that we have nothing in<br />common, please- consider what I have written." (My apologies to all extreme<br />pizza lovers)Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-72440456441990884262012-01-17T11:28:00.000-08:002012-01-17T13:26:25.677-08:00Turn the PageSunday morning Pastor Duvall preached on the following passage:<br /><br />Genesis 41:51 - "And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house. "<br />41:52 -" And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caued me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction."<br /><br />It seems Pastor Duvall always has a good word that I need to hear. Joseph turned the page and began his journey forward. That's what I'm doing this year. I'm turning the page and moving forward. <br /><br />Last week I felt a little overwhelmed with all the things I will be doing and be involved in this year. It caused me to have a little bit of an anxiety attack. It was a small one, thank God. I know thats what it was because I checked my blood pressure and it was ok. I had ONE Anxiety attack years ago and let me tell you it was bad. You really feel like you're having a heart attack but you're not. Sometimes, your mind and your body can get so overwhelmed that it can fall apart. I felt that last week but by Sunday I was okay again. <br /><br />Bro. Duvall's sermon was just what I needed to hear. We have to let go of past hurts so we can move on to the future. We have to turn the page in our story and move on to another chapter. How do we do that? Hmmm....that's a good question. I think one way is to get our mind under control, learn how to pray more and get into the Word. Then when and if we start looking back one day we will see that it really is God's will that a certain thing didn't come to pass, etc., (and I'm not talking specifics here...just generalities)..You know the old song, "sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers"..<br /><br />This year my focus will be on the future. What's done in the past is done and over with. (not saying that my past is that bad..I mean, I haven't ever done anything crazy in my life but there have been times when I've been hurt just as much as the next person) <br /><br />So, I guess what I'm trying to say is that the future is bright and exciting! I'm leaving behind the negative attitude...I'm glad for the Manassah's in my life but now I'm moving on to the Ephraim...the fruitful land. (The latter will be greater). Letting go of the past and moving to the future. What a journey so far and what an even more exciting journey is ahead! <br /><br />Philippians 3:13 & 14 - "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."<br /><br />Ok, so those are my thoughts for today...scary, huh? lol. Not sure if I said what I really wanted to say but wanted to put this out here because the next few weeks are going to be REALLY busy so not sure when I will be able to do another blog. If anybody actually reads this blog post a comment and let me know. <br /><br />To be continued,<br />KimmieKimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-72917866803831011522012-01-13T10:26:00.000-08:002012-01-13T10:38:34.126-08:00It's A New SeasonWell, it's been a LONG LONG time since I have posted a blog. LOTS of changes have taken place. And, in reality, I just remembered I have this blog site...after looking on Pinterest seeing other blog sites people have. Well, it made me want to look this up and see what I had out there. Uh, the last time I posted was in 2010! and boy was it a negative post! Things have changed and I've learned some lessons along the way. Will have to post more later but the best change is...: <br /><br />I finally got a full time job! Yay! God has been good to me! <br /><br />So, It's a new season...it's a new day! <br /><br />Just wanted to enter a new blog for the year 2012. Will have to post more later. <br /><br />To be continued,<br /><br />KimmieKimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-10732421257712110222010-02-19T09:55:00.001-08:002010-02-19T10:07:58.935-08:00Unemployed againWell, the temp job I had since September ended on January 29, 2010. So, I'm unemployed again. And to be honest, I am disgusted. I mean, I knew the job would end but I was so hoping <span class="UIStory_Message">for a </span><span class="UIStory_Message">few more weeks o</span><span class="UIStory_Message">f employment. I'm disgusted with being unemployed and I'm disgusted with Corporate America. I'm just disgusted.....:) Now, who knows how much longer it will be be</span><span class="UIStory_Message"></span><span class="UIStory_Message">fore I get another job. Another 6-8 months? Oh well, guess that's just the way my li</span><span class="UIStory_Message">fe is right now. <br /><br />So, I have to get out o</span><span class="UIStory_Message">f this disgusted stage I'm in and </span><span class="UIStory_Message">figure out what I'm going to do. Hmmmm.....marry a millionaire? Not likely to happen. Awwww......Plan B! and C! and D!, etc., Back to the old drawing board....possibly go back to school...and look </span><span class="UIStory_Message">for another career. The Human Resources well is going dry, I'm a</span><span class="UIStory_Message">fraid. At least at my current level. No degree, know what I mean. <br /><br />So, what to do....Business degree? Music degree? Go to a trade school (as in Everest College, Kaplan College or online courses) ? hmm....lot's o</span><span class="UIStory_Message">f choices. We'll see what the next</span><span class="UIStory_Message"> few weeks hold. Unemployment here I come again....ugh! <br /><br /><br />To be continued.....</span><span class="UIStory_Message"> </span><span class="UIStory_Message"> </span>Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-17859996367676511902009-10-06T19:28:00.000-07:002009-10-06T20:09:49.068-07:00Thoughtful Tuesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitMrgX-yFbp3vvfadrh0GUD4lkEjyH4oQq5Oe0Ns4escQKqWOvSjk9TpCn0Onpqu2oIjQ4uiZZBy3urhVF8VrxvMRWCSzILPKqzqSrnYfr7mWWauFDoHcq29IZDo5Dxk80wYCBT0xdBWIX/s1600-h/Alaska+Cruise+2009+-+Little+Momma+Camera+%28Sony+Cybershot%29+097.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitMrgX-yFbp3vvfadrh0GUD4lkEjyH4oQq5Oe0Ns4escQKqWOvSjk9TpCn0Onpqu2oIjQ4uiZZBy3urhVF8VrxvMRWCSzILPKqzqSrnYfr7mWWauFDoHcq29IZDo5Dxk80wYCBT0xdBWIX/s320/Alaska+Cruise+2009+-+Little+Momma+Camera+%28Sony+Cybershot%29+097.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389689227602045378" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdVYZ4hg5NpkOcGEDeurOuS_puqRTT4RNqqTM7jb03VZZf3c4wrtIUwxn6KMydqC3KBZLRQ9UVBcLP1z830OC4lQK8rJ0Cn7E8gqrluWe4UxNcRNYlBmTp17tccxN9vP4MTRNsupqS3gL/s1600-h/Alaska+Cruise+2009+-+Little+Momma+Camera+%28Sony+Cybershot%29+091.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKVLgZxxBTepex_ddMQWdRdWyO3M8N-NZB9CZisvL3eQylok091H50-D8_zZUBsF2MK2E-yhd9cHfQkZ-IdHs13kworm1QPmrZYRXPyA_KCCUj9GImDoi_NGq44GVwFcNlsFDmJ38HFoN5/s320/Alaska+Cruise+2009+-+Little+Momma+Camera+%28Sony+Cybershot%29+104.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389687038768980706" border="0" /></a><br />Haven't written a blog in a <span class="UIStory_Message">few weeks. I've been really busy with the new job and everything. My mind is </span><span class="UIStory_Message"></span><span class="UIStory_Message">overloaded and it doesn't take much to overload my mind.....:)<br /><br />Anyway, just wanted to put a blog out here again to let everyone know I'm still here....I'm waiting </span><span class="UIStory_Message">for some inspiration to write a really good blog but since I don't have any right now I think I'll just post some more pics! Enjoy! These are more pics </span><span class="UIStory_Message">from my cruise to Alaska. Did I really go? Sometimes it seems like it was a dream.</span><span class="UIStory_Message"> </span><br /><br />Next trip? COLORADO!!!! I'm ready to see it again!!! Love COLORADO!!Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-11175949991798582292009-09-18T04:36:00.000-07:002009-09-18T04:41:48.445-07:00WorkWell, I'm off to work again. It's friday, Thank God! I'm so glad. <br /><br />Just an observation....I am very thankful that I have a job again. The only thing I don't like is that a lot of the freedom I had the last 8 months is gone now. I will miss that but I won't miss the not having any money....:) <br /><br />Thought for the day....God is GOOD!!! Brilliant thought, huh? I'm such an exciting person....:) Wish I had a lot of things to write today but I don't have time. Gotta get out the door and start my 45 minute drive to work....Anyone know of any way I can make good money and not have to travel to work? A good legitimate work from home business that doesn't take ANY out of pocket cost to start? Does that job even exist? Or anybody know of a rich man I could marry? J/K on that one... but I'm serious about the work from home jobs thing.... Any suggestions, make a comment here and let me know...<br /><br />Everyone have a great day! :) Love you all,<br />KimmieKimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-43806093253245651942009-09-11T21:39:00.000-07:002009-09-11T22:27:01.987-07:00Giveaway!Carol from <a href="http://momtolandon.blogspot.com/2009/09/giveaway-time.html">My World</a> is hosting a giveaway for a 24x24 wall graphic!She is hosting this giveaway for <a href="http://www.largeformatposters.com/">Large Format Poster.com</a>. If I won I would put up a picture of my trip to Alaska this summer.<br />Visit her blog about all the details on how to enter and hurry cause a winner will be announced on Sunday!<br /><br />KimmieKimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-8200991316163985222009-09-11T04:12:00.000-07:002009-09-11T04:17:39.646-07:00Employed!Well, after about 8 months I have found a job! Thank you, Lord. It's a temp job until the end of the year but you just never know. It might go further. <br /><br />I'm in training for two weeks which is a little boring but I would much rather have a lot of training than being just thrown out onto the floor, if you know what I mean. I'll be working in a call center taking benefits open enrollment calls. I'm just glad to have a job. <br /><br />It's about 6:15 right now and I have to leave soon so this blog won't be long at all....finally, a short blog from me...! It's raining outside so I know traffic is going to be bad so I have to go in a few minutes. I have a 45 minute drive but I've been REALLY early every day this week. I think I'll still make it on time. <br /><br />Well, just wanted to put this out here that I found a job! Yay! <br /><br />Love you guys, that is, if any of you are reading this blog. <br /><br />Love ya,<br />KimmieKimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-86760900202795103372009-08-25T20:12:00.000-07:002009-08-25T21:41:01.133-07:00Skagway, Tracy Arm fjord, Victoria, CanadaSo tonight I thought I would finish the blogging on my trip to Alaska. Here we go....<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Skagway, Monday - 8-11-09<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwQ3bVIPTv5dB07iq-TCyhyphenhyphenKyv2uyR1gE4oIG81utoFWSMak4u-ZbPoEDn9q7PvzcFchhiDue3e86rFKHUxaRAJx4ZS8pdGImvL0xYsSTg3miCkOGVK2uQ9A8D0jpfwEEVZ0_y0h3iuvH/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+295.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwQ3bVIPTv5dB07iq-TCyhyphenhyphenKyv2uyR1gE4oIG81utoFWSMak4u-ZbPoEDn9q7PvzcFchhiDue3e86rFKHUxaRAJx4ZS8pdGImvL0xYsSTg3miCkOGVK2uQ9A8D0jpfwEEVZ0_y0h3iuvH/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+295.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374115070050881250" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>Beautiful little western style town. I believe it was the town where the Gold Rush started in the 1800's. When we got off the ship we walked into the town. It was about a 1/2 mile walk. The town looks like an old western town but it has a lot of tourist shops. We walked around a little bit and then took a bus to the summit and into the border of Canada. The people in Alaska are very friendly. Our bus driver was very informative. On the way to the summit he talked about Alaska and about Skagway. The following pics are of Skagway, the summit and right past the border of Canada. Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjuDNSwr3jiTb9-F-gjOme6DXls6gYqS2NG96_dUz0-xS_tYMiryy3Fn26PquBKzmaEFOd8KgqqqG34O4aF4z4GxyGFvILSsV91EKsCXDKkUReVUvn186tZJjKlqVujLD578acfNhx2BX-/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+298.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjuDNSwr3jiTb9-F-gjOme6DXls6gYqS2NG96_dUz0-xS_tYMiryy3Fn26PquBKzmaEFOd8KgqqqG34O4aF4z4GxyGFvILSsV91EKsCXDKkUReVUvn186tZJjKlqVujLD578acfNhx2BX-/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+298.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374115086562662002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNspt9TdDw7SDxpcxMp2YZCis5M9Nryt2qZIlodHxwKPDxCBG7GoKKmbeq_1S3mf5XEHP__A4oStyAZkE58YhfYCZbAo3F4BMHUzfcI5mq826rYCeJg-5CyfbY_DiW87WqT9wiM1pIM3ys/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+336.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNspt9TdDw7SDxpcxMp2YZCis5M9Nryt2qZIlodHxwKPDxCBG7GoKKmbeq_1S3mf5XEHP__A4oStyAZkE58YhfYCZbAo3F4BMHUzfcI5mq826rYCeJg-5CyfbY_DiW87WqT9wiM1pIM3ys/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+336.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374115099320740082" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Us at the Summit close to the Canadian Border</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxBLiIEiuJMAXOmWTXiGMGTQUO8yYq81SM8lRmpvj9xIfZHrFGm0IJAPTQGRTeJyS7TsLZi_NC8holjqW3F1niUdlhmJjSs1AAjRZegh8Cd73cCNlIM0e14rVJJkuwZm2_tIXGfC9DHNK/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+335.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxBLiIEiuJMAXOmWTXiGMGTQUO8yYq81SM8lRmpvj9xIfZHrFGm0IJAPTQGRTeJyS7TsLZi_NC8holjqW3F1niUdlhmJjSs1AAjRZegh8Cd73cCNlIM0e14rVJJkuwZm2_tIXGfC9DHNK/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+335.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374116888121278530" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0EvSk3DPR5qOm9_Ua1-FzORThvVPh3QB0Bb9TFZIpGumPATYEF4YSAKDcmHDkPOUKSQmNLi32tdmgChikh9tUy8Hk15LbKjY1TlcqkoXcAgNTrpLqCSEfd4xT6ZA4oN5u5zVoOjaBOSU/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+392.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0EvSk3DPR5qOm9_Ua1-FzORThvVPh3QB0Bb9TFZIpGumPATYEF4YSAKDcmHDkPOUKSQmNLi32tdmgChikh9tUy8Hk15LbKjY1TlcqkoXcAgNTrpLqCSEfd4xT6ZA4oN5u5zVoOjaBOSU/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+392.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374116922371759746" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipUbaP79O9iiY0WYPnFO8yVGMsx264Ip7SEToCmOkHuqxSpmudK7aPiXx95oyusBeQUiGGgpGCd5gRiYolztgfEo7p68fAZyAfzQGoPHsXoSyLQJGGKgdTOr2TC6c0NlNdhOD3eUiqgDyR/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+380.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipUbaP79O9iiY0WYPnFO8yVGMsx264Ip7SEToCmOkHuqxSpmudK7aPiXx95oyusBeQUiGGgpGCd5gRiYolztgfEo7p68fAZyAfzQGoPHsXoSyLQJGGKgdTOr2TC6c0NlNdhOD3eUiqgDyR/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+380.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374116913234230466" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />This is the road going </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">further into</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"> Canada. I wanted to go there but this is where we turned around and went back to Skagway.<br /><br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /> </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAL1hfddltppTKIrTsraL6VDH2JSi2cb9p6bwJR2bbwoM_NivTspXzopamOT2oabuRMe9nZ1I_yxd00VHA9xw96tWCPnXKdAho2bjFiz82v2DDU9AfC1BPRoKWyuxnqNlQKm0Xq75qToSB/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+472.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAL1hfddltppTKIrTsraL6VDH2JSi2cb9p6bwJR2bbwoM_NivTspXzopamOT2oabuRMe9nZ1I_yxd00VHA9xw96tWCPnXKdAho2bjFiz82v2DDU9AfC1BPRoKWyuxnqNlQKm0Xq75qToSB/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+472.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374119789786573650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQBeJQwLlHu96DVyevFN8XNxRTIQpewM78oyjdu9WL1bIze_c-bB_SDUdAZY-CYXWoq9qoF0abU5bBmNyYbkJBHE1NEfoYOBggyzaH0LCihLSQYUDYyLxpQhCQFRJLuhEKjmf_UPLq9U-/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+432.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQBeJQwLlHu96DVyevFN8XNxRTIQpewM78oyjdu9WL1bIze_c-bB_SDUdAZY-CYXWoq9qoF0abU5bBmNyYbkJBHE1NEfoYOBggyzaH0LCihLSQYUDYyLxpQhCQFRJLuhEKjmf_UPLq9U-/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+432.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374119733051806002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tracy Arm fjord - Tuesday - 8-12-09</span><br /><br />What can I say? Absolutely beautiful! This is not a place where you can get off the ship but a place to view the Sawyer Glacier. When I went to the top deck the scene was breathtaking. And something I noticed, it was so QUIET! You would see birds every once in a while and my brother Nate was able to snap a pic of some seals hanging out on an iceberg. The following pics are of Tracy Arm. They can never express exactly how beautiful it was but it will give you an idea. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12RO8Bm2DEjf4rr9vvMx6vrLVOImEEb_Tvw4FRvMur7O-8C_bLm0WwsHNNM3XRAB87u0Pd-2jakTcPExGMnSqAYegkh04nJxb11_ZMcjz9yo26FKAJ2iEMwD6bv9nlHKpUEE_pN4iZtvR/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+439.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12RO8Bm2DEjf4rr9vvMx6vrLVOImEEb_Tvw4FRvMur7O-8C_bLm0WwsHNNM3XRAB87u0Pd-2jakTcPExGMnSqAYegkh04nJxb11_ZMcjz9yo26FKAJ2iEMwD6bv9nlHKpUEE_pN4iZtvR/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+439.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374119760855641922" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3lr9rRt2cR_awC4JvltQwHf6sgbQtOL14yehX1ov5yeHii3Zl3ygqB_2Nw6SC7rgta5SizlWj-vLzrWltngZMxaVeMDYR2sjDopmi1J9jqvwoCkSCKg0iTVunrfCBb7Q4jOMAJTlb0Mrq/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+426.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3lr9rRt2cR_awC4JvltQwHf6sgbQtOL14yehX1ov5yeHii3Zl3ygqB_2Nw6SC7rgta5SizlWj-vLzrWltngZMxaVeMDYR2sjDopmi1J9jqvwoCkSCKg0iTVunrfCBb7Q4jOMAJTlb0Mrq/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+426.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374119744585957010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulooqzStCOMCL0-0VRi6DvEHISvbdFEWRM3uNy3xbugqNdDpYakgS8tltAauLyb7imj20ZrvZMLV_duPRoZ2UQ4A-m-SDwqnTQX8W2Rr9ntEVirkSbnV_vVOgolAOeOHG3LwUH_uG9Imp/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+456.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulooqzStCOMCL0-0VRi6DvEHISvbdFEWRM3uNy3xbugqNdDpYakgS8tltAauLyb7imj20ZrvZMLV_duPRoZ2UQ4A-m-SDwqnTQX8W2Rr9ntEVirkSbnV_vVOgolAOeOHG3LwUH_uG9Imp/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+456.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374119775549656866" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Seals on the icebergs - Nate took this one! </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br />This is the Sawyer Glacier.<br />What an awesome display o</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">f God's creation! </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Victoria, Canada - Thursday - 8-13-09</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMH4PRWZLGA1DWWdSjE2rLSERyxe4TMMw2tDTbyGtBgsa1msUL1uvskNG0-I0V20foMN5c2QPAF1iAPR66CeHSs6K4tC2HDYT3Datkrd5gFXBIPFbBe2N3vR6cNr65cDd9BTD_DhceEbuF/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+530.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMH4PRWZLGA1DWWdSjE2rLSERyxe4TMMw2tDTbyGtBgsa1msUL1uvskNG0-I0V20foMN5c2QPAF1iAPR66CeHSs6K4tC2HDYT3Datkrd5gFXBIPFbBe2N3vR6cNr65cDd9BTD_DhceEbuF/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+530.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374121610138086690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />After Tracy Arm, we had another night and day at sea before docking in Victoria. Tuesday night was another formal night on board. Then, we docked at Victoria. This was another bittersweet visit for our family because the last time we were here in 2002 Dad was with us. So, we took a walk around the town and also walked to the hotel we stayed at the last time we were here. Some of the following pics are of that hotel. Victoria is a very beautiful town. The Parliament of British Columbia is located here and we got to tour that building. Beautiful. So, these pics are of Victoria. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgUQsGOPKnCvwjRmyhtLFkKvPjUtIbYXs3cdSuzokY7mgQu3JjmMGZwwOYa47LQl4d91eHzw3k4bvhnWkn1DyTAM5xRkkzF2Gp9lG2Fk3IVkkTy1ZlNSjxGRTmNUEWKpLzld-226qm9QN/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+631.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgUQsGOPKnCvwjRmyhtLFkKvPjUtIbYXs3cdSuzokY7mgQu3JjmMGZwwOYa47LQl4d91eHzw3k4bvhnWkn1DyTAM5xRkkzF2Gp9lG2Fk3IVkkTy1ZlNSjxGRTmNUEWKpLzld-226qm9QN/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+631.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374121623499387986" border="0" /></a><br /><br />When we got back on the ship <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>from walking around Victoria we went to dinner. While eating, the ship completely stopped so of course we were wondering why. We never really found out but we thought that since Seattle was only a little distance away from Victoria, the ship just drifted all night until we got to the Seattle port. Victoria was our last port of call before going back to Seattle.<br /><br />The trip was a beautiful experience but you know how it is....I was ready to start coming back home! I'll never forget this trip and I do plan on going back to Alaska! So now it's back to the old grind. I finally got a job offer so in September it's back to the workforce! But that's okay. God is good and I'm glad I will have a job now since I've been unemployed since January. I'm grateful.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPfj-P2Cf2NARaLFykgmZc3_BIqHcwgPcGql7BSE2mCk5Y_VvQO_c_JWJlzQF39pmGR9eGPZm4-QZVHDVLdxyjii9o0VPC8C0YkpcInXM-wI-fAxnSmXowHCvNF1g01uLUM3obR5oRW-Vo/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+598.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPfj-P2Cf2NARaLFykgmZc3_BIqHcwgPcGql7BSE2mCk5Y_VvQO_c_JWJlzQF39pmGR9eGPZm4-QZVHDVLdxyjii9o0VPC8C0YkpcInXM-wI-fAxnSmXowHCvNF1g01uLUM3obR5oRW-Vo/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+598.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374121635178943474" border="0" /></a><br />The flowers in Victoria are beautiful and mom just loves them. Had to get a pic with her beside some of them.<br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb8mCMPyM3Jo91peETNZRWA6rTpxzLQjkRKVaAG1gYDd6J_-uDJdio6nIfW7gr0T4VDrVryuSlLpFfwBWPfVbeOZEgJmNGzNZgG8HJERZtmYtb6yUDNPi6TJDJu2ueQdu1vGbBPDd3baXr/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+622.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb8mCMPyM3Jo91peETNZRWA6rTpxzLQjkRKVaAG1gYDd6J_-uDJdio6nIfW7gr0T4VDrVryuSlLpFfwBWPfVbeOZEgJmNGzNZgG8HJERZtmYtb6yUDNPi6TJDJu2ueQdu1vGbBPDd3baXr/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+622.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374121647164336818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSrCeUosqRyWGzOT77JFzSDUrn5Du9g0ffosl4ZXMi7hAP7KgzRBiTfyGq3PlVLXat3RGB_93igk7aqDVzvuzcrbA0ysLjuQ7nS-_oIez7zu_MqXAOQaM91tWMKy8Twe4tGfDYidDCffgn/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+655.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSrCeUosqRyWGzOT77JFzSDUrn5Du9g0ffosl4ZXMi7hAP7KgzRBiTfyGq3PlVLXat3RGB_93igk7aqDVzvuzcrbA0ysLjuQ7nS-_oIez7zu_MqXAOQaM91tWMKy8Twe4tGfDYidDCffgn/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+655.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374121658894046242" border="0" /></a> This is us in front of the hotel we stayed at in 2002.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I hope you enjoy all these pics and I hope you enjoyed the blog about my trip.....until next time, when I have something else to say....:)<br /><br />Kimmie<br /><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"> </h3>Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-58273924977715630632009-08-18T07:50:00.001-07:002009-08-18T08:33:55.155-07:00Juneau, Alaska - August 10, 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPY9V2VYT5Q26WfXB6yBtvpObF1QSFe0CR-jdw7eSTfgkTL9wzJY3fQUVkaHo3WX1xqC0vnqz2bXRr5Jqu3du8W2qeC6JKvBl5hsqspl60qmQQvQAc-AFMFsTC8sozs_MUcIMivOquH3Ts/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+079.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPY9V2VYT5Q26WfXB6yBtvpObF1QSFe0CR-jdw7eSTfgkTL9wzJY3fQUVkaHo3WX1xqC0vnqz2bXRr5Jqu3du8W2qeC6JKvBl5hsqspl60qmQQvQAc-AFMFsTC8sozs_MUcIMivOquH3Ts/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+079.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371324529882938210" border="0" /></a><br />So, continuing my journey in Alaska: on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">friday</span> August 8, 2009, we got on the Rhapsody of the Seas and departed Seattle. The boat departed around 4:30 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">friday</span> afternoon and we wouldn't arrive in Juneau until Sunday morning. So, we were out on the open seas all night <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">friday</span> and all day Saturday. Saturday night was our first formal night so we got all dressed up for dinner. However, the seas had been a little rough all day and I was getting a little queasy. I went up to Deck 4 to take pics of all of us, then I went back to my stateroom and didn't make dinner that night. The boat was rocking and rolling, man, but after a little while I was okay.<br /><br />When you board the ship you go to your stateroom or you can go up to Deck 9 for the buffet. Guess what we did? We found our stateroom and then booked it to Deck 9 for buffet! We were ready to get started on our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">foodfest</span>.... We actually got on the boat around 12:00 so we had plenty of time before dinner at 6:00. At dinner, since our party was of 7 people, we were sitting with 3 people we didn't know. But, that was okay, because we got to know them. Three ladies that were very nice. Two teachers and one lady that works at a juvenile detention center. We met Rhonda, a teacher from Tennessee, Karen, the juvenile detention worker from Virginia, and Crystal, a teacher. They were all friends travelling together. Very nice people. It was fun to get to know them. Karen and Rhonda were going back to their homes in Virginia and Tennessee but Crystal was going to a remote village in Alaska to teach after the cruise. This cruise, we met a lot of people from all over the world. We even sat with a family at breakfast one day from South Africa. When I heard their accents I thought they were going to be from England but surprisingly they were from South Africa. Cruises are so much fun..you get to meet a lot of people.<br /><br />After dinner we attended the Broadway Melodies theatre and saw the show. The first night was a comedian. Sorry, I forgot his name. He was really funny. These shows are usually along the lines of a Broadway (hence the name Broadway Melodies) show and they are entertaining. One night we were extremely surprised when they had the original Drifters on board. What a show that was! They were very entertaining. If you don't know who the Drifters are they are a Du-wop group from the 50's. I loved it!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBefFrsQS-6Cbq7fIVLOG1wRWpkNdJjesPqfrDbZQHKzViFcNY5bJuSbqeSsOo3XqYwR9mDoNCccfClxwy4iwy7vY-isXzCdA2kNJQoXY9UOEs9wdBwhvt8EiPLOBIr1CjF2TeVzpS-RqZ/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+170.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBefFrsQS-6Cbq7fIVLOG1wRWpkNdJjesPqfrDbZQHKzViFcNY5bJuSbqeSsOo3XqYwR9mDoNCccfClxwy4iwy7vY-isXzCdA2kNJQoXY9UOEs9wdBwhvt8EiPLOBIr1CjF2TeVzpS-RqZ/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+170.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371325089646340770" border="0" /></a>On Sunday we arrived in Juneau, Alaska. Things I didn't know about Juneau: It is the capital city of Alaska. for some reason, I thought Anchorage was the capital city. So, guess what, the governor's mansion is in this city. I was hoping to see Sarah <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Palin</span> but alas, she wasn't there. Also, you cannot get to Juneau by road. You have to get there by boat or plane.<br /><br />What a pretty town Juneau is. Me, Tim, Nate and Stephanie took a bus to the summit in Juneau and saw the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Mendenhall</span> Glacier. What a beautiful place! Amazing! On the trail to the glacier we saw a bear in a tree. I took a picture but you can't really tell what it is so I won't post that one. The glacier was magnificent. When a piece of the ice falls off you can tell because the ice will be a little more blue where it fell off. Something about Alaska I noticed is all the waterfalls. These are waterfalls that come off the glaciers. Absolutely beautiful! My pics and my words can never express how beautiful this place is. And, just think, God created all this... <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxyKYWxv2xwhyvrIDATn0Io-sK0Y-9DHwx0dNgn9U0-qt6sUAQmvtm5908vpBjfidgvZ7uqhMDM4CBVQA-hUpY5A_84_PmKinMYUH_kd0u_CW_XUEk_xGUhcWTm1ULmeYRdaGfKdnxhxc/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+202.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxyKYWxv2xwhyvrIDATn0Io-sK0Y-9DHwx0dNgn9U0-qt6sUAQmvtm5908vpBjfidgvZ7uqhMDM4CBVQA-hUpY5A_84_PmKinMYUH_kd0u_CW_XUEk_xGUhcWTm1ULmeYRdaGfKdnxhxc/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+202.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371325657903440706" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwFYoxTDwV_WkWYD6dQ4Z1Psp9xa9CXDjLamQ1-TDlkE0Qrz1n94JcCFpiCXsrQ2CJWiXK_DdxQZK5S0jiy-HGXjVKP0SnPoOCeneFATsBW2eemUAv8q2qtXpt5SAx303xIAR3WtnCJZa/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+204.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwFYoxTDwV_WkWYD6dQ4Z1Psp9xa9CXDjLamQ1-TDlkE0Qrz1n94JcCFpiCXsrQ2CJWiXK_DdxQZK5S0jiy-HGXjVKP0SnPoOCeneFATsBW2eemUAv8q2qtXpt5SAx303xIAR3WtnCJZa/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+204.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371326386699404066" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimfO8drhjraZToExEzmblfMwLnqjPuH8yXPFNoxnVbHDamzkVff3FtzcBwApQ1kD3N-1diIlp-wh3vPUyhSpqMSU70zwG2GZrUVhbDMPFXZ0QkFSiJ8CBF4OurVucZdN7dRENeqXVAC3Ol/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+206.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimfO8drhjraZToExEzmblfMwLnqjPuH8yXPFNoxnVbHDamzkVff3FtzcBwApQ1kD3N-1diIlp-wh3vPUyhSpqMSU70zwG2GZrUVhbDMPFXZ0QkFSiJ8CBF4OurVucZdN7dRENeqXVAC3Ol/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+206.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371326669145868946" border="0" /></a>This past Sunday the Adult Ensemble group sang a song called, "How Great You Are". It really made me think about all the beautiful things I saw in Alaska. God is awesome that He created such a beautiful place.<br /><br />How Great You Are<br />How Small I am<br />How awesome is your mighty hand<br />And I am captured by the wonder of it all<br />And I will offer all my praise<br />With all my heart for all my days<br />How Great You are, How Great You are, How Great You are<br /><br />So, until next time, more about the trip....Next stop, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Skagway</span>, Alaska.<br /><br />Kimmie<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span>Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-56083852665701330372009-08-15T19:48:00.000-07:002009-08-15T20:20:59.687-07:00My Alaskan Cruise - August 7-14, 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwgjVpFsSBb_sVzZSuRRbnvBa2pvuPCwTtBzwu2T_34PRIs3COnnywGn9iRooMBu0OTb7ZHW0yEuDUUhivocyGRltxnVPEYGDPzoiQyg3OeWy_pf_oqOCcT-ABGP1uF12g2B-i6qJe5zHM/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwgjVpFsSBb_sVzZSuRRbnvBa2pvuPCwTtBzwu2T_34PRIs3COnnywGn9iRooMBu0OTb7ZHW0yEuDUUhivocyGRltxnVPEYGDPzoiQyg3OeWy_pf_oqOCcT-ABGP1uF12g2B-i6qJe5zHM/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370393799890918754" border="0" /></a><br />Well, it's almost 10:00 p.m. on Saturday night and I'm going to attempt to blog a little bit about my week in Alaska!<br /><br />Let me tell you that if you ever get a chance to go on an Alaskan cruise....GO! My words and the pics I took cannot even give it justice!<br /><br />I took this trip with my mom, my brothers Tim and Nate, and my aunt and uncle Don and Ellen. When we arrived in Seattle we went straight to the hotel. Then, we took the shuttle van to downtown Seattle and Pike's Market. This trip was a journey back in time for us as well as a new adventure to Alaska. In 2002, this same group (except my sister was with us at that time. She couldn't go this time since her and David moved into their new house) went on a long driving journey to Victoria, Canada. My dad was with us also then but we lost him in 2004 to cancer. Being in Seattle this time was bittersweet. Arriving at Pike's Market, we took a pic in the same spot where we took it in 2002 (the first pic on this blog). Wish Dad could have been with us. I miss you still, Dad. I always will! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPLI-3eVxoty_PtFyrNQnYXrJEouQ3tQBaxnF64EeLySTq10nBUvS-OcgRLRxr7kJqSLi1P5FlnOQm23AcVPDxDI7vmYs0JiuOqOZ4slQBQ0PPVFqsscieDjwMN3aY95dPm6NUyq6bCCIP/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+029.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPLI-3eVxoty_PtFyrNQnYXrJEouQ3tQBaxnF64EeLySTq10nBUvS-OcgRLRxr7kJqSLi1P5FlnOQm23AcVPDxDI7vmYs0JiuOqOZ4slQBQ0PPVFqsscieDjwMN3aY95dPm6NUyq6bCCIP/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370394776973718610" border="0" /></a>Seattle is a very pretty city. I should know. I think we walked all over downtown and<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>finally decided after Chinatown to call it a day. I was TIRED by the time we got back to the hotel. I enjoyed going to the market, though. We ate at the Waterfront and I had the chowder in a bread bowl. Very good.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxI3okcuRxG-LCx0IM4u42bnblZsZ31ZgfH4uyDgMnyhyrxnKTaTkKlMuubV5cFYBYRHJIo0DZORiOH1tSkhHNI4T2CTmirmUPxM-IsKKERCS3y_fXWV156A3amKBCsTeMo1Y1oVsMDwC3/s1600-h/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+011.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxI3okcuRxG-LCx0IM4u42bnblZsZ31ZgfH4uyDgMnyhyrxnKTaTkKlMuubV5cFYBYRHJIo0DZORiOH1tSkhHNI4T2CTmirmUPxM-IsKKERCS3y_fXWV156A3amKBCsTeMo1Y1oVsMDwC3/s320/Alaskan+Cruise+August+7-14,+2009+011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370395206687570226" border="0" /></a>My impression of Seattle? A very busy city and it sort of reminds me of San<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> f</span>rancisco. You would definitely think that when you walk around the city. Very UPHILL at times! :) I would say it is entertaining to go to Pikes' Market. You just never know what you may see. Several people on the streets there playing guitars and singing. If you take their picture, they want you to donate to their talent. So, guess what, I only took the pic you see here. This guy was far enough away that he had no idea I was taking his pic. No offense, but, guess what, I don't have much money either so I really couldn't contribute to their lifestyles. That's another subject for another day...:)<br /><br />So, we arrived in Seattle the day before our cruise began so we did get the ultimate tour of the city. Very interesting and tiring day but I loved it. Loved being with my family in this city and exploring all it had to offer. Well, maybe not ALL, know what I mean, but we did see a lot of it....:)<br /><br />Until next time, more to come about my trip....:)<br /><br />KimmieKimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-59428879454956101562009-08-08T09:19:00.000-07:002009-08-08T09:25:23.579-07:00Cruise 2009 - Alaska! Yay!Well, I'm on the open seas on my way to Juneau, Alaska! I'm on the Rhapsody of the Seas with Royal Caribbean. Outside it's cold and cloudy but it is beautiful! Can't wait to get to Juneau. <br /><br />The flight to Seattle was uneventful but a little bumpy. We arrived safely thank God. Yesterday was taken up with the muster drill which everybody has to do. And then after that we went to dinner where I had caeser salad, sirloin steak, and a chocolate cherry cake. It was so good! This morning I just ate breakfast and the day will be spent in and around the ship just hanging out. We won't be in Juneau until tomorrow. And, when we hit Juneau, I will be taking a LOT of pics! When I get back I will post those pics! I'm on the ships internet and I'm going to try to blog two or three more times but they wont' be very long. This costs 0.55 a minute! Anyway, just wanted to keep everybody up to date with my trip and of course, when I get back I will post more stuff! <br /><br />So, until next time, take care,<br />KimmieKimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-83432923899188694162009-07-31T07:39:00.000-07:002009-07-31T07:48:41.551-07:00Awesome CreatorThis is a blog I put on our church ladies blog page. Just wanted to add it here, too. Check out the ladies blog page at www.honorablevessel.blogspot.com.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2TVtyKWrI-uwK-dZilD01nw_eMeOiDSB7S-nZO9MBeqB6kypb30ad_pU3VP_uJHA_8y5d3pptcX44ztxr7b6rrhlDR9nlBcrioCpXi0vkoQNNE0KoWPGRwT1p99e1etm6C3SSX4mh4Jw/s1600-h/house+sparrow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2TVtyKWrI-uwK-dZilD01nw_eMeOiDSB7S-nZO9MBeqB6kypb30ad_pU3VP_uJHA_8y5d3pptcX44ztxr7b6rrhlDR9nlBcrioCpXi0vkoQNNE0KoWPGRwT1p99e1etm6C3SSX4mh4Jw/s320/house+sparrow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364632415159527314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Good morning,everyone. I almost forgot it was my turn to blog today... :)<br /><br />Here's my thought.. God is an awesome Creator. Yesterday, my mom and I were sitting in the drive-thru at Jack in the Box (don't worry, we only got 2 diet Cokes) on our way to Mason's birthday party. As we sat there, I noticed a little bird sitting on a fence. He was just looking around, you know, like birds do and I just starting thinking about what an awesome little creature he is. No, he wasn't a beautiful bird. Just one of those black birds we see around here all the time. But still, God created him and he is an awesome creature. I thought about how God created the mountains in all their majesty, the oceans in all their vastness, and then He creates this little bird that is so small and fragile. And, I thought what an awesome God He is!<br /><br />Then, a scripture came to mind about how He even knows when the sparrow falls.<br /><br />"Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your father."<br />"But the very hairs of your head are all numbered."<br />"fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows." (Matthew 10:29-31)<br /><br />So, if He even knows when a sparrow falls He knows what we need and thinks a LOT more of us than a sparrow. Isn't that an awesome thought?<br /><br />As we watched the bird, it looked like he was just looking around at his kingdom. It was like he was thinking, this is my world and I'm just observing it from this fence and all you people are so stressed out about everything but I have no worries. I'm just a bird but my Creator is awesome and He takes care of me so guess what, people, He can take care of your needs, too. (of course, I really doubt that's what he was thinking, since birds have no reasoning powers like humans, but I was thinking with my imagination...scary, huh?)<br /><br />In Matthew 6:25-26 Jesus says, "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?"<br />Behold the fowls of the air; for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?"<br /><br />So, whatever we're going through this week or the weeks ahead we can be reminded that God has it in control. If He can create the mountains then create a little bird then it's nothing to take care of us. He is an awesome God!<br /><br />Hope this makes sense. This is my last blog for this month. Hopefully, I will get to blog again. I enjoy doing this!!! :) Love you guys!<br /><br />Until next time,<br />Kimmie K.Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-81221880943574206832009-07-20T16:10:00.000-07:002009-07-20T16:35:26.648-07:00UnemployedOkay, so I've been unemployed since January. It is now July and no definite prospects on a new job. I have applied and applied online through Careerbuilder.com, Monster.com, Craigslist.....where to go next? I've applied at the temp agencies, too. Let's see, Kelly, Manpower, Cornerstone....<br /><br />It's frustrating so I just felt like blogging about it today. I know there are a lot of people in my same predicament, too, so believe me, I'm not having a pity party. Or am I? I don't know. I don't want to complain and I'm not because since January all my needs have been met. God is still good! So far, I've been able to pay my bills and my needs have been supplied. <br /><br />And, some are going to think I'm crazy but I have a cruise to Alaska coming up in August! This trip has been paid for already so I don't feel too bad going. That's only about 2 weeks or so away so you know I'm excited! I'll say hello to Sarah Palin for everybody if I happen to see her! :) <br /><br />Back to the subject, I have the trip to look forward to but when I get back I'll still be unemployed. I have never been in this situation before in my life and I'm ready to get back in the workforce. Will I ever find another job? This economy is so bad and there are thousands of us out there looking so it's kind of scary! I HAVE to find another job. I'm single and have no one to fall back on who makes money, too. You know, like a husband, know what I mean...? <br /><br />So, in my frustrations I wonder if God is leading me in another direction. Will I ever work for Corporate America again or is God leading me into another field? I have no idea. Since I've been off I started teaching piano to some kids in the church and I have enjoyed it. I've also been working and doing a lot for the church (I'm the secretary) and helping keep my nephew Daniel. I have enjoyed all the freedom I've had but I'm really ready to work again. How do you know God's will? The only thing I know to do is to continue to look for work and pray that a good job comes along soon. So, Lord, I'm waiting to see where you lead me....:) <br /><br />To everyone who is in the same place as me, we just have to hold on and know that God is in control! We need to pray for this economy that it will turn around soon. If you have a job, or your husband has a job, etc., be thankful! and pray for the rest of us! You never know when it may be you! <br /><br />Love you all,<br />KimmieKimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-6445726406267390272009-07-09T11:39:00.000-07:002009-07-09T11:46:59.355-07:00weight loss<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9E-ylIHH_xmrkhTHf9tg-yF6JlB0MeUkEiCtu6wOZ3bobU7KSlR4r5LYwY6KmBTDIDuP6JOc-4IMAMZJfzY7b7WHJI__nkbHDrj8YOlBCzLZHmR0HKyJ9oNPtcV1AmBO8C1-Wtkxh5Vm/s1600-h/DSC03243.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9E-ylIHH_xmrkhTHf9tg-yF6JlB0MeUkEiCtu6wOZ3bobU7KSlR4r5LYwY6KmBTDIDuP6JOc-4IMAMZJfzY7b7WHJI__nkbHDrj8YOlBCzLZHmR0HKyJ9oNPtcV1AmBO8C1-Wtkxh5Vm/s320/DSC03243.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356533796874021474" border="0" /></a><br />My brother has challenged me to lose weight. Every 10 pounds he is going to give me $50.00. Now, who can pass that up?<span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" > <span style="font-size:130%;">I'm not going to...:)<br /><br />So, I'm on my way...I lost 4 1/2 pounds this week and I was even sick on Monday! That's probably why I lost so much but hey, 4 1/2 pounds is 4 1/2 pounds, right? I only have six more to go to get the</span></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" > </span>first $50.00! I've decided I will post as much about this journey as I can. Right now I have time since I'm UNEMPLOYED!!! UGH! That's another subject for another day!!! :)<br /><br />As of today, this is what I look like. I'll post another pic for each 10 pound loss. Hope I get to post a lot of pics! :)<br /><br />Have a great afternoon!Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-72746397555798391722009-06-16T12:37:00.002-07:002009-06-16T12:56:45.408-07:00Pet PeevesDo you have pet peeves? I do and I've been wanting to write these particular ones for a while. I think we should start a book of pet peeves or maybe another name for it would be Social Etiquette in Public. <br /><br />1. Grocery Store Etiquette - I can't stand it when I'm in the line paying and the person behind me is, I mean, like right behind me or right beside me waiting for their turn to pay. It makes me want to turn to them and say, "Hey, could you get out of my space and give me some breathing room." I feel like I'm being rushed, if you know what I mean....<br /><br />2. Another Store etiquette is when the cashier rushes you off before you can even get all your bags and change/credit card put away just so they can move on to the next customer. What's your hurry? you are there until the end of your shift anyway.... In this economy, I think Customer Service should be upmost in all of our minds, right? <br /><br />3. Elevator Etiquette - While waiting for an elevator you should stand aside until everyone gets off and then enter the elevator. Don't stand directly in front of the elevator because that is irritating to the people getting off the elevator. <br /><br />4. Computer keyboards that mess up and keys stop working. Like mine right now...the "y" doesn't work so I have to cut and paste and some other keys aren't working, too. It slows me down.<br /><br />Okay, these are some of my pet peeves. Just had to get these into the open.... I know it sounds negative but I was just thinking about it today so I thought I would put this in today's blog. I promise my next blog will be more uplifting....<br /><br />Hope everyone has a great afternoon.....Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-78469925898394887792009-06-16T12:37:00.001-07:002009-06-16T12:37:31.392-07:00Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828113065285725345.post-76444527422180652342009-06-10T09:11:00.000-07:002009-06-10T09:16:45.372-07:00HelloOkay, so I'm just starting this. Not much to say today but I will have more in the next few days. Gotta get my thoughts together.....:) <br /><br />It's a beautiful day! Not too hot. It actually feels cool outside. But, the hot weather is on the way! I'm in Texas, after all so I'm just waiting for the weather to change! I don't like the really hot weather but I prefer it to blizzard conditions!!! :) Like I've ever lived where they have blizzard conditions....I've always lived in Texas! And, isn't everybody wanting to get to Texas as soon as they can???? Just kidding....:) <br /><br />Well, just wanted to get started with this blogging thing so I'll write more in the next few days. Got some errands to run, etc., so I'll be back on later. <br /><br />KimmieKimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555209307499701911noreply@blogger.com0