Obviously My Brain Only Thinks In Lists

Hi! So what is happening with you?  My poor blog is feeling neglected these days.  Well let me share what is going on with me, I will make a list because that seems to be the way my brain is functioning these days.


1. Life has been busy, busy, busy here for me and I wish I could blame it all on sports, but that would not be the truth.  Let’s see:

2. I have helped design or redesign two blogs.  One being Laced With Grace...the other still to come.

3. I helped compile photos and information for another blog.  So three websites all together.

4. These are all things I really, really enjoy.   I am amazed how God brought these opportunities to me.

5. I have a son about ready to turn 16 in a week…but we won’t discuss that because this Mom is not facing that fact.  NO MAM…not thinking about it.

6. I have two sons who are trying out for their middle school basketball teams (they go to different middle schools), one will most likely make it, one possibly not (just because he is young). Not ready to handle a broken-hearted son.  BUT  I could be wrong, that would be awesome if I am.

7. I had two nephews birthdays that I have yet to send something, I am worst Auntie of the year officially.

8. I am busy helping Noelle with Christian Women Affiliate (did you know it is free??).    Another task I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE.  Seriously you need to listen to some of these ladies on our CWA BlogTalkRadio.  What a ministry.  I often turn them on each day and listen while I am at work.

9. I am turning 40 this year.  (oh wait did I say that outloud). Hmm not dealing with it and it is not even until Oct.

10. I LOVE, LOVE my book reviewing and have reviewed some awesome “must read” books.  I have a stack of great books to share with you, my problem is getting them all read!!  Just today I received a stack of 5 books–in ONE day!  I need to learn to speed read, ha!!  I usually turn off the computer by 10pm, but I stay up reading and if it is a good book then I am blurry eyed the next morning. ha.  But reading is like breathing for me…a necessity.

11. Do you see why I have not blogged, not much going on that is interesting to share.

12. I had one person ask me, “Lori is there anything you can’t do?”  They meant this as a sincere compliment, but let me tell you there are tons I can’t do.  I suck at girl-friendships, I can not drive away after getting gas w/out a receipt because of the fear of not having proof I paid, I am a mediocre cook, I fear large crowds–would rather sit with you one on one, I like to avoid conflict at all costs (to my determent), and finally (as my sisters will assets to) I need to learn to stand up for myself.  I don’t EVER want to give anyone the impression I have it all together.  I DON’T.  Any good you see is GOD, and I mean that in the most humble sense.  Without him I would fall apart at the seams.

Thanks Mom for reading all the way down, I say that because you may be the only one that did not get bored with my list.  But I wanted to say I am still alive and kicking,  just busy behind the scense.  Be sure to join my book review site because many times I post more over there.


No worries I will be back soon to complain that my oldest son is 16.

Oh and one more thing Friday is the last day to enter to win Laced With Grace’s $50 Amazon Gift Certificate!

So what have you been up to????

Jumbled Brain Leaves me Feeling Like a Chaotic Person

Being a person who desires is to live a balanced life, I have found my jumbled brain leaves me feeling like a chaotic person.

1. Basketball season is over, except no one told anyone in my house. I need a tape recorder that replays “don’t bounce the ball in the house” over and over again. Some leagues are still finishing up, others are about to begin in March. Calgon….

2. Despite my sports loving family, I seem to be the only one who is enjoys watching the Olympics. I did get my husband to watch figure skating with me, it is the small victories I live for.

3. God is doing a mighty work in other countries, people are crying out to him in serious need, yet he listens to my daily grumblings. Why? I stand in awe.

4. Middle child for sale. Ok kidding.. kind of… I think middle children teach you that what works on one will NOT work on another child. Just as soon as we overcome major hurdles with one child another hurdle begins. Some times I longingly look at parents with one child, but then I am reminded many times that is not their choice and I am blessed beyond measure.

5. I miss my family. Sometimes I just wish I could go hang out with Mom—sometimes she is the only one who understands—praise God for technology.

6. I am feeling a bit stressed by the amount of GREAT books on my nightstand. I need to take a weekend off to read.

7. We are attending our first meeting for high school for my middle child, who is currently in 8th.

8. There should be some law that a Mother can not turn 40 in the same year her oldest becomes 16 and drives while her middle enters high school. Seriously how much can one woman’s heart take ;) .

9. If you walked into my house right now you could not see my couch from all the unfolded laundry piled up. Another casualty of various meetings and basketball practices.

10. God loves my chaotic self and meets me right where I am. So I sit here grateful for everything he brings into my life, even my middle child. ;)