On a day off and you can't sleep.....

Well, this morning I was awake real early; happens a lot when I get off working nights. So I got up to do some online shopping for us. Can always find some good deals when you are half asleep(at least you think they are!). Then I take the time to study the Word and pray. It is such a great time of the day when it is quiet in the house (depending on how Taylor, our Golden Retriever, is doing..) and you can begin to focus on what you want to do. I make a list (checking it twice!) of what has to be done....not that I always follow it but it does help. Sometimes I just stop and pray for someone who I know might have a need or is going through some tough times. I will have my FB opened and I will go down the list of who is on and pray for them.
Prayer does work! I am the example of that with what happened to me over three years ago with my heart. A huge miracle happened and the medical field still can't figure it out!! If you want to read about it, send me an e mail.
But just being able to quiet oneself to start the day off is so good. We put to much pressure on ourself's and we need to know when to stop and take a break.
I do like to exercise to begin the day. That alone is a struggle but it does do the trick of waking up the "old bones"! I admire people who I see who are committed to exercise. It doesn't guarantee perfect health but it sure makes life a lot easier! Especially  by removing the stress in our lives! That stress alone will make the day terrible if we let it. If we let it...hmmm....we have a choice of what we allow in our lives. Not everything can we prevent but the reaction to it is controlled by the emotional characteristics and structure that we have in us. That can make a huge part of how our day will go. Mine can start off great then something can blast me right off and there goes my day!!! That's why I need to rely on God to get me into the right attitude when those things happened to burst into my day. I don't always do that but when I do, I know I will be better off.
Well, time to get on the bike and pedal away for a while. I like reading my kindle while I do that. It's better than looking at the bike display and counting the minutes I have left!!!

Later!!!

Begining blogging 101

Hi All!!  Well, people have said I should start a blog about what is going on in our lives so here we go!! We will be talking about all sorts of stuff. From guitars to photography to interesting topics and issues. I hope to keep this a weekly update and maybe even a daily.
We enjoy sharing our lives and stories with others. We have been through a lot and people have always encourage us to share with others.
Our first one will be soon so please check back!

God Bless!

Paul