Trust

I help at our teen Bible study on Wednesday nights, it is called WOW - Word on Wednesday. We started a new group of classes on Trust and following God last week. The kids made bracelets of three colors of string to remind them of the three types of friend ship - pleasure, utility and virtuous. Pleasure someone you love hanging out with and doing things of a common interest, Utility, people you have to work with or do a project with - you kinda have to get along or suffer the consequences. Virtuous - those friends who share the belief in God and His works and inspire you to be a better person.

Last night we talked about trust and had and exercise where you are in the middle of a circle of people and closing your eyes you fall to be caught and shifted to others who catch you. Then we took the kids on a trust walk with their eyes closed and lined up behind one another hanging on to the person's shoulders in front of them,  walked around the parish grounds to end up in the chapel.

Most hated the trust fall, but loved the trust walk. They said they felt most safe in the dark as we exited the building and walked in the prayer garden in the dark. One person alluded to the fact that in the dark we do not have to hide who we are and what we feel and that it is easier to feel closer to God at that time. I mentioned how I loved going to confession in the dark little confessionals we had growing up.

Yes, it was still the priest on the other side of the curtain/screen, but it felt like i was really taking to God. I am sure the priest, Fr. Kelly knew it was all the Kurzy kids coming up to confess about disobedience and torturing their siblings and hating Kelly Poole, the little girl at school, but I really felt like it was God hearing my plea for forgiveness. I always felt forgiven and cleansed. I dislike the current face-to-face confession or the behind the screen - you saw me walk in  - you know who I am. I digress - oops.

Back to the trust issue, I mentioned how I love working nights because that is when I can be a minister to those who have doubts. I can let those people know that even though everyone has gone home, they are still being cared for and cherished as one of God's children and I will offer to pray with them. This is why I do not work days. I am a better person for my opportunity to do sacred work with a servant's heart at night. And I trust my Lord's will of placing me where I am. I often thank God for the many blessing of my work, but not nearly enough, so thank you, God, for trusting me with Your work to others.

Stupid Me

Well, I had posted using a title " Foot and a half" and what do I get but some obscene comment from some sex website.
I changed the title of the post. I feel violated and stupid. Jeesh!

Surgery

That is what they took out on the 16th of this month, 1 1/2 feet of colon with several diverticulum. No other issues on the pathology of the tissue and now I should not have any more diveticulum flare ups.
I think things look pretty good as does the doctor. Only off for a full three weeks and READY to go back to work!!
Cover your eyes if you do not want to see anything:

It was done laparoscopically with a small incision centrally to removed the excised portion. Luckily, I have lots of colon so no big deal to reattach things back together. The incision above is numb. Most of my discomfort is to the right at one of the trocar sites where the surgeon went through a muscle.

I am now back to my HIGH high fiber diet and am gradually increasing my activity.

My apologies to those of you who do not like to see scars. It happens - we get older and things have to be fixed or removed.

Christmas, Belated

Just wanted to share, albeit late, what I got for Christmas.

I wasn't sure what to say, so I thanked my spouse for his thinking of me. What did I get??

First, I love bells, so my sweet husband got me a string of silver bells on a cord that can be hung on a door.

Then, I got a silver wrap-around of gypsy dangles that jingle when you walk, oookkkkaaayyy. I was thinking when would I ever wear that?

Finally, I got a purple cloth with the dangling silver bells attached that wraps around your hips. Again, I was wondering, where would I ever wear this contraption? Was my husband trying to tell me something?

After pondering this issue for a few weeks I finally asked him last Friday. "Hey, you know the gypsy belts you got me for Christmas? Why?"

In reply, my loving husband stated, "Because they were pretty and I know you like the bell sound that those thing make. I know you won't wear them except for at the Ren Fest but I thought maybe you could get some pants and tunic to wear with them next year. No real reason, I just thought you would like them and the purple color was so pretty."

So there you have it - no ulterior motive - not a gift for him to watch me wear - just the noise that he dislikes but knows that I like - to make me smile. I did smile - like a "what was he thinking?" smile of amazement at first, and then a true smile of joy for such a thoughtful husband who put my likes ahead of his own.

Ren Fested Out

I don't work there but I think I have had enough Rn Festival for 2011. Vernon loves this stuff and he had a great time working out there this year. I am sure this will be come a regular thing for him. But you can only see so many shows before they become routine, nothing new to inspire you. I do like the improv shows that follow a formula but the show is new each time as they improv the production. You never know what they are going to say.

Both the kids got to bring friends with us this year and they loved those weekends. Amy brought her significant other and they are henna tattooed half on each of their hands with a Celtic knot. NOT Amy's idea but one she went along with.

The weather has turned cool and those dratted Texans in my house insisted on turning on the heat. Pansies!

Don't they complain enough about the heat then when it gets a little chilly they turn off the fans and refuse to put on clothes that cover their limbs and say they are cold.

Pish Posh, get dressed you foolish people!

I am off to the groery store with my list and menus for the next week and then back to bed for some sleep before my last night for 7 days!!! It will be like a mini vacation.

EMHC

Yes, we have been beyond busy. Working , teaching chemo classes, getting teens to do homework, CCE and the Texas Renaissance Festival have kept us going non-stop.

But in the midst of all that I was able to become a EMHC - Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion. I was able to serve on the cup last week and am on the schedule to do it again today. I know it sounds silly, but what an honor to be able to be an EMHC.

I am off today and slept a full 14 hours after working all night Friday and spending the day at the Ren Festival. Than heavens that Amy can drive - I would have run us into a ditch. Needless to day a I was a bit surprised when I looked at the cloos and saw it was 11 am. Sleep is good!!

Now, I am off to get my teenagers to do their homework. and get myself to clean my house.

WHAT?!?!?!?! NO HOMEWORK??!??!?!!!!

Yesh, I said it. I have no homework... at the moment.... cuz I already finished it for the night :D And after talking with dearest Aunt Mary on Sunday, I thought maybe I should grace you lovely people with my presence :D Well really, I'm bored.... but I do love you crazy creepers (yay alliteration!). I say creepers because you all seem to know the inner workings of my social life even though I haven't discussed it with you... And then I find out Mother likes to disclose it to you at will... without telling me :P

Sooooo.... school's a pain the patooty (haven't used that word in a while.... prolly should & make some people giggle :D). I'm taking 6 AP (college credit for those of you who are challenged) classes. Oodles and oodles of endless fun, lemme tell you. I currently have a "C" in Calculus BC (an AP course) which I plan on a-fixin on Monday... possible Thursday and Friday.

I know some of you might say "Holy Guacamole (yes it must be capitalized, get over it) Amy, that is quite a buttload of work you're takin' on.... however shall you manage??" I must reassure you that without all of this insanity I'd prolly be bored out of my mind. Your response: *gasp* A high schooler WANTING to do work??? Yeah, I know, tis unheard of... & I'm just gonna start documenting how long it takes me to fall asleep in class.... some of my teachers are THAT boring.

One of the things I find most interesting about my predicament is that my dearest father suggested that I drop a class & do early release or late arrival. *double gasp* I know. I was shocked & awed as well. Only problem he overlooked is that.... (prepare yourself) I HAVE NO CAR!!! Yes, the lovely owner of the house completely forgot that we only have two cars. *smirks in disappointment* What a nerd.

I suppose things at home are pretty hunky dory... nothing major to report other than the fact that Colt is a challenged little booger that insists on receiving my help on practically all his homework... Don't worry, we're working on weaning him off :D You must remember he's in the dreaded WHAP this year *evil demented laughing in a far away corner* which requries constant pulling out of hair over the absurdity of it all. Mother sleeps. Dad works. I have smazoodles of homework. Oh yeah, & that boyfriend thing... :P

I guess now's as good a time as any to discuss the wonderful Phillip :) :) :) ..... *brief pause* ... I really don't know what you people wanna hear about him.... Leave me questions? I'm plotting to bring him to the Christmas party thingy.... I went to his family's get-together so it's only fair :P That might be a little easier said than done because I'm pretty sure he thinks everyone in my family is insane.... I spend more time at his house than he does at mine :( BUT I'M WORKING ON IT!!! I SWEAR!
*pauses to help brudder with hw*
Okietay :) Oh how I love Algebra :)))) Yes, I mean that. Sad isn't it?
ANYWHOOOOOOOOZLES... I don't know what else to talk about... What are you crazies dying to know? :D I shall try to get back to ya... not promising a time :)
Oh, btdubs (by the way) Colt is gonna ask this wonderful lady (idk, never met her) to homecoming tomorrow... get excited :P
I shall oopdat-eh you as I'm informed (& have the time). As for now, goodnightle dearest creepers. I love you!! <3