Observations from the Lounge

 

 

It was a 'lounge'

Kind of like the one below

Yet the chairs were full of people

 

My mind was wondering from thought to thought

As I began to people watch

 

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There was a television on at one end of the room but nobody was watching, really

Most were absorbed in their books, phones or computers

 

On one end a mom, a daughter and two granddaughters

A 3 week old and 3 year old

Grandma fed the baby, she slept, quiet actually yet,

I wish grandma would have kept the baby at home

so many germs to be shared in such a place

 

A middle aged couple sat in the center of the room

Never spoke a word to each other the whole time I was there

About 3 hours

I wondered if they every speak

What happens in a relationship to allow a couple

who spend 3 hours together to never say a word

My mind wonders

 

Several older women scattered throughout the space

Books in hand, reading away

No interaction but why would there

Everybody is in their own world

 

In comes a mom with a teenaged boy

2 boxes of donuts and coffee

After eating several of the donuts

Boxes now empty

Mom says donuts are to sweet to eat

Yet she ate several while I 'viewed'

She talked more than anyone in the room

I think I may know her life story

And I didn't have to say a word :)

 

A few older gentleman

Scrolling through cell phones

Waiting somewhat impatiently for their names to be called

 

I wonder if the semi bald man

Who kept scratching his head

Realized there was blood on his fingers

When he once again scrolled down his phone

I bet he never knew he scratched the scab off his scalp

Or that the possibly sun burnt skin was flaking all over the floor

 

Another good looking gentleman, my age probably

With his soft sided insulated lunch pack next to him

Sat quietly skimming a book

Enjoying a few snacks and a cup of coffee

I wonder if he noticed that I was looking to see if he was wearing a wedding ring

Darn - he was :)

 

An unoccupied mind can come up with lots of stories

Hmmm...I should have read my book!!

 

 



Nana's Nuggets {Poolside}

 

Tonight's Nugget from Nana

Pool Rules

 

This past weekend we spent plenty of time in the pool

On Saturday I had 20 people at the house

We had at least 12 who got in the pool

 

 

In our Phoenix family we have 4 non-swimmers

So you can imagine how much concern

We have when that many kiddos and adults get in the pool

 



 

Before anybody was allowed in the pool

We had a family meeting

Every non-swimmer had an adult assigned to them

Each adult stayed with their non-swimmer

We also chose a 'life-guard'

That person sat pool-side and just watched

 

There was to be no running, diving or jumping from the edge of the pool

Too many kids can lead to potential injuries

 

If one of the kids thought another kid was having trouble

They were told to yell - 'Baby Down'

At which time ALL would stop and make sure everybody was safe

 

Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and anybody else with kids and pools:

Please watch your kids around water

Please have 1 adult per each child who does not swim

Please have a 'life-guard' whose job is to just watch all swimmers

 

Never swim alone - even adults

Always keep your pool gates closed and locked

Keep pool toys OUT of the pool when not in use

(kids love toys and will try to get them if they are in the pool)

 

AND

Mostly, Enjoy time with your family and friends

Just be watchful

 

 

I took this photo after Saturday's pool time

How beautiful is our Creators Painting!!!

{Update} Depression and the Christian

WOW - What a response to some very personal and heart touching questions!

Thank you SO much for your answers to some of life's most difficult and personal questions.

Let me just answer one question for you:  YES! I am Fine!!!  This is really not about me per say, as much as it is about getting answers to some long standing questions I've had but have been unable to get direct answers to from 'the church in general'! 

To be honest, I'm in a really good place and doing quite well despite trials of life. Don't we all have trials of life that temporarily alter our course?

Anyway, I have decided to keep the comment moderation on for a bit longer. I have loved reading your responses but feel most of them are personal and some heart tugging. In respect of personal privacy I will not post any of the comments in their exact form.  However, in a week or so I will pull out some of the most important points that others have made and share them in my own edited form.

Keep the responses coming, you are helping me more than you can imagine!!!

Here's the link to the original post:

Depression and the Christian

Depression and the Christian

This may open a proverbial Pandora's box or a whole can of worms but I have a topic I would love to have a conversation about.

Just so you know, I will turn on comment moderator so that you will feel free to leave comments, I will also allow anonymous comments if you are uncomfortable talking about this subject.

I really do have some questions that I am searching for answers to and I would Love your point of view.  For any of the below questions, I would love to have a dialogue regarding specific scriptures that help you come to your own opinion.

So, let's get started:

You may answer any or all of the questions, there is no right or wrong here, it's all about your personal experience and opinion. You will not be judged.

If you do not want your comment shared, please let me know when you comment! I will honor your choice. It is my hearts desire to seek some Godly answers for these questions.

 

1. Have you experienced depression or mental health issues yourself, within your family or within your friendship circle?

2. Do you know someone who has taken their own life due to depression or mental health issues?

3. What do you think about taking medication for depression or mental healthy issues?

4. What do you think about taking medication for heart disease, diabetes or any other physical health issues?

5. Do you believe that someone who ends their own life demonstrates a selfish act? Why or Why not? Scriptural basis?

6. Have you even looked into the heart of someone suffering from or battling depression or mental health issues?

7. Do you believe God heals all people with mental health issues? What about physical health issues?

8. Do you think the 'church' (in general) has the same Biblical stance on mental health as they do regarding physical health?

9. Do you think mental health issues are real?

10. Do you think people who have physical health issues, want to have them?

11. Do you think people who have mental health issues, want to have them? ie: do you believe people who suffer from depression Want to be depressed?

12. Do you think people who have mental healthy issues 'like' the attention they get from their problem?

Maybe that is enough for tonight :)

I could probably come up with 100 questions but will leave it at 12!

I truly do look forward to reading your thoughts on this controversial subject!!!

Thank you in advance!

Nana's Nugget's {1}

 

 

As I begin to weave my way back into blogging

On a regular basis

It is my desire to do so

Easily

 

Three topics have come to mind

They will be the focus of

3 weekly posts

(I Hope)

 

Nana's Nuggets

 

These will be quick posts

Featuring a tip, project, outing

or some other helpful hint

To make your time with your

Children or Grand's extra special

 

I believe in 'Memory Making Moments'

So let's get started

 

As I have matured

It has become easier to enjoy

Watching kids create

 

Play Dough

 

I have many friends who do not allow Play Dough in their homes

BUT

Kids can learn so much from this fun and creative 'toy'

 

 

This summer, as I have weekly had all 3 granddaughters

The Play Dough has become a regular

It is so much fun to watch them create

And, they love it so much that they can spend 1-2 hours doing so

 



 

Here's my little K-Bel making a cake

 

My K-Bug with her cupcake

 

YES!

Play Dough can be messy

BUT,

When you watch kids play and create

AND have smiles on their faces

When you acknowledge their creations

What could be Better?

 

Moms and Grand moms

Relax and Enjoy

Allowing your little ones to Create!!!

 

 



Wednesday Word

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God."   2 Corinthians 1:3-4

 

 

In the 2 1/2 years since my husband's passing I have been comforted in many ways and through many people. I have accepted with gratefulness the embrace of others and the kindness of their hearts.

 

Yet there is no deeper comfort than that I have received from my Father in heaven.

 

This truth does not negate the fact that, we as believers in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, must reach out and comfort those around us who are in troubled circumstances. It only enhances our need to reach out, not with our own love, but with the Love of God.

 

It has become real in my life that we DO need to see 'Jesus' with skin on as we journey the depths of grief or trials and we are to be that to those in need, but I have also come to realize that there is Nothing I can do as a human being to comfort the hurting if Jesus is not in my actions or words.

 

My goal this week, as I journey my given path, is to recall daily, these words of comfort.

As God places people in my path this week, it is my desire to love with God's love,

to reach out with God's hand and embrace with God's compassion.

 

With the comfort I have received

I pray I can be a comfort to others.

What about you?

 

 

Nana's Nuggets

 

I am SO Thankful

For my 3 K's

God knew exactly what I would need

As I have walked this new life

 

 

K-Baby

 

K-Bel

 



 

K-Bug

And Cousin G

 

Happy Monday Night :)