I got something today. It’s a large box, full of supplies for The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk. Ordinarily, that wouldn’t freak me out, since Rita had told me it was coming. But look closely at the picture. Do you see an actual address there anywhere? Yeah, me either. Now I know she put one on it, because she called to ask me for it. But evidently, it got pulled off, and what you see there is all that’s left on the box to indicate where it came from, or where it was going. And yet it was delivered. On time. Some things are just meant to be, I guess.

Here’s where we stand on donations and team members:

Not quite as exciting as the big box, huh? I’m hoping that i will get some last minute online donations, and that people who get the town newsletter will drop by, too. And I know the Alzheimer’s Association office in Raleigh is referring people who do not wish to play Volleyball to this walk. I got a late start as team captain, and an even later one as the walk organizer, so I will be happy with whatever I get, and I’ll start getting ready earlier next year.

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That’s my plan for the day. I need to finish up some work, do laundry and clean the kitchen. After that, who knows. I may do something strange and unusual, but I will most likely work on one of the new blogs. After all, I can’t introduce them to you if they are bare and sad and naked, now can I?

That’s what we’ve got! I’d really like to show it to you, but it’s at my moms, so I can’t. In fact, I haven’t even seen it, but she assures me that it is practically perfect in a purpley, piggy way. Now, why do I need a purple pig? To accept donations in, of course! It’s for The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk. You have signed up, haven’t you? Team captain? Walker?? Donator??? Something???? If you need to do number three, you can click the wee banner in the sidebar. Just sayin’. I’m sorta stuck, as you can see.

I did let the people at church know about it, with a pretty purple flyer, and I think a few of them are planning to come. Perhaps I will dye the grits purple this week as a reminder, and by the time the purple wears off all their teeth, it will be time for the walk………….bwahahahahaha. Excuse me while I giggle at the thought of all of us sitting there smiling at Pastor with purple teeth. I’ll be back when I regain control of myself.

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I had a phone call today, and a comment, that reminded me that I was supposed to tell you what was going on with that cryptic post from the other day. So here’s the deal: that volleyball tournament is no longer an issue, nor am I going to be going to Myrtle Beach to walk. Instead, I am organizing The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk for October 13th right here in my home town! The phone call was from the first person the Alzheimer’s Association referred to me. How exciting is that???? I’ve developed a couple of ideas for getting the word out, and I’ll be working on that in the days to come.

In the meantime, there’s been more good news:

My mom has joined my team! And speaking of my mom, it was she who made the comment that made me decide to walk right here in town, so if this fails, we can say it’s all her fault. But I’m sure that’s not going to happen.

Oh, btw! I am still collecting donations. I know some of you forgot, and some of you are planning to do it later, but I really am getting a little nervous about it, so…you know….ok. Just click on the little banner in the sidebar.

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Never underestimate your ideas without due consideration. The thing you need may be just what others are looking for as well. I’ve solved a problem, and when I have more details, I’ll share with you But for now—I am so excited!!

We last talked on this subject several days ago, and I think it’s about time to wrap it up, don’t you? I compared goals and planes in part 2, and I’m going to do that today again.

Have you ever been on a flight that was diverted? You think you are going one place, and you end somewhere else entirely through no fault of your own. Maybe the weather was bad, or there was some kind of accident. Whatever the reason, you thought you were going to Maine, and so you packed sweatshirts and jeans, but you find yourself checking out the Orlando real estate, hot, sweaty, and wishing you had on shorts and a T-shirt.

In fact, sometimes where we end up is even a better place for us that where we intended to go. (Being a warm weather type person, I would definitely argue for Florida over Maine, LOL!) Sometimes our goals change, and that’s ok. By remaining flexible, we can achieve more, be more effective, and still maintain our drive and purpose. After all, the plane doesn’t falter when it changes direction, it doesn’t lose momentum, it just applies the power and thrust it already has in a new direction. Don’t be afraid to do that!

Okay, I’m cutting this short. I’ve set some goals totally unrelated to blogging and I need to finish the blogging so I can get to work on those. I’m not quite through yest, so there will be at least one more post in the series, hopefully soon, but we’ll see. In the meantime, I’m using this space to help someone with another goal. If you live in Florida, and you believe the people have the right to express their opinions, feel free to click the banner below.

Actually, that’s not exactly true. I have purposed not to work on this series today. At least not that you can see, LOL. I plan to sit down today and make some notes about where the rest of the series will go, or even if it’s time to wrap it up. Like seasonal retail jobs, it will eventually end, you know. But I do think I have fodder for several more posts.

And since it’s Thursday, with payday being Friday, I need to do some financial goal setting as I discussed yesterday. Think good thoughts on that, ok? I’m saying it real high-falutin’, but in truth I need to look and see if it’s time to panic yet. And if it is, I need to decide what to do about it. As easy as it is to say “get a job”, about the only thing I am qualified for is a retail sales position, and that’s not a feasible option when you have to have childcare for 5 kiddos.

I’m sure it will be fine, it always is. I serve a mighty God, and He always proves Himself faithful. Now, if I’d just learn to rest on that and exercise some financial wisdom at the same time……

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I didn’t get over here and post before I got started this morning, I just dug right in. Essentially I am married to this desk today. I haven’t gotten a ring, yet, but I expect it any minute now. I’m really, really, really, really wanting the lesson plans finished so I can move on to something else. Like, I dunno cleaning the house?? Fun times, huh?

Ok, KISS
lesson plans
lesson plans
lesson plans

And then, I’ll let this desk know I want a divorce, diamond ring or not!