I have been waiting weeks now for something I ordered at a local Christian bookstore. They finally were at the store and I went to pick them up. I paid for them and noticed in the car a typo and the other one looked like it had a faded look to a word. I now have to go back sometime on Monday, that they are correcting them. I try to support local stores but when things like this happen it causes me to maybe think of shopping elsewhere online.
I wore a mask in the store and noticed there were several people without masks on and there was no social distancing while in line either. Someone just jumped in line ahead of me and it was at that point that I asked the manager why people are not wearing masks and why there is no social distancing while in line. He replied that masks are not mandatory and are optional and that I was operating in fear. I was not operating in fear I was slightly perturbed that he did not enforce what our county states about masks. In the last few weeks I have become pretty mindful of things like this. You know there are several days that I do not even go out. I am getting a bit cautious and even when I need to go to the store I tell myself I can put it off until tomorrow and do. When I have to go shopping I go shopping. It is I do not do as much incidental shopping anymore. I do miss going to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and places like that. There just has not been a desire in me to shop lately. I need to snap out of this and get out there and shop for things I like and enjoy shopping for.
I finished shopping for Christmas gifts and I am in process of getting ready to send them out. I am a bit disappointed because of Covid stuff our Christmas plans have been altered. No travelling and my daughter will not be travelling also. So our family get together is on hold. I know this is not lady like to say this but Covid 19 sucks. It is so unlike me to use a strong word like that but I have no other words to describe it other than it is a nuisance. I have no desire to even make a Christmas dinner for one but I did bake cookies today. Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa; Chocolate Chip; Wedding Cookies; Christmas Sprinkle cookies too. What's a girl to do? I know, get out my Coca Cola Red nail polish and paint my nails. I am getting so unsatisfied with not being able to dress up and go out. The other day I wore my pearl necklace my dad purchased for me in Hawaii years ago, (I actually restrung the pearls and gave it to my mom and she then recently blessed me with giving it back to me) a baroque pearl ring; pearl bracelet; pearl earrings; and my pearl watch just to feel pretty that day.
I wear short haircuts and it will be about 9 weeks since my last haircut when my next appointment is scheduled. It is getting a bit challenging trying to make this hairstyle work. I do not like long hair, no offense to those that wear long hair but I look best in shorter/sassy type of haircuts. It works for me. A few days ago I had to dress up with makeup because I wanted to. Red lipstick and I do like wearing red lipstick with the right outfit. Something as simple as applying makeup; painting your nails; and wearing jewelry can change or swing your attitude for the entire day. Even though no one sees me Jesus sees me and He likes when I dress up. He put this desire to dress in a fine manner inside me.
I was reminded that when you do not know how to pray for your children I have a prayer I received from Kenneth Copeland ministries years ago. I actually have it taped inside the front cover of my bible. Let me share it with you ok. Holy Spirit also took me right to Jeremiah chapter 1 this morning. There is a lot of pertinent information in this very scripture. I recommend you reading it. He saw the branch of an almond tree so I think I will take a Korres Yoghurt Almond bubble bath.
Here's the prayer I spoke about. I have more than one child so I adapted it as I pray for them:
"Lord I love my children and I'm holding them before You right now. I see You holding them in your arms, ministering life and peace and comfort to them. Lord I realize that You love them far more than I ever could. And Father, I pray for the peace of God that passes all understanding to stand guard over their hearts and minds. Help them, Lord to be full of You, to know You, and worship You. And Father, help me see my children the way You see them. Help me love them with Your love."
A family member is going to get married in a few months. I received a catalog from PBS and fell in love with a gift in the booklet. I thought it was a lovely concept, did you ever hear of Bride's ornaments? I ordered it and it came in the mail the other day and it was nicer then I thought it would be. I ordered the gold tone metal tree stand that hold all 12 ornaments also. This will be a wedding shower gift. I remember way back when I was getting married. A cousin of mine gave us a gift that I liked a lot. Hand carved wooden ornaments made in Germany so we had for our first Christmas we were married. Literally days after we were wed. Simple gift like that of sentiment touched my heart so maybe that is why this one touched my heart. It is good to bless others, it truly is.
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