Keeping all of the Balls in the Air...

So far, I have nearly dropped
several of the balls I am attempting
to keep juggling in this thing called
life. If I can just hang in there through
this week, and next, some major things will
be accomplished...

Jonathan and Chelsea will be done working...
this brings much relief. I enjoy the drive
but don't need that added stress of wondering
about their schedule...will it change...must check
the computer...etc.

The Fall Concert will be done as of Next Friday,
the 14th!

Getting these two things done and behind me will
free up several gigabytes in my brain.

Oh, Warren would be proud of that analogy.

But seriously, every waking moment I have thoughts
just swirling and doubts about how it will all be accomplished.
Sigh...it will be accomplished and it will be fine!

I even had a nightmare about the concert that one young boy
stood up to sing and could not do it. Couldn't remember how
the song went so I stumbled to the piano and I fumbled over
the keys in an attempt to help him and just made things worse.
I know this won't happen because there are no young men singing
solos...whew!

Just a stage to set, music levels and sound to work out, teenage
girls who are afraid to sing out during their solo parts...little
stuff like that.

Anxiety...it will pass.

I must get back to my candle factory... in the kitchen. I have
several orders to finish up for delivery today.

I hope you have a great day.

I'll be popping in to read here and there.

Don't forget to join my Followers, if you are so inclined.
It is fun to see those who read here. It gives me another
quick way to get to your blog and for others to discover you.

Blessings,
Becky K.

Blogworld vs. Real Life

When your blog life and your real life come together it is a bit surreal.

A couple of weekends ago that happened when Alan and Katie Smith happened to be in our area and made contact with our church. Mrs. Rabe posted about that here. It was so neat to meet this sweet young couple and their two boys. Dancing English Country Dance to the sound of Alan's Violin/fiddle was so much fun. Holding young Roni and watching little Brett play was great.

Today, a blog friend that I have not met in person will be arriving in PA from CA.
Only yesterday I was concerned as I read on her blog about the proximity of the epicenter of the earthquake in Chino Hills, CA. Now, in the next day or so, I will be giving Miss Paula a real life welcoming hug. Wow! That is so cool.

We have emailed our prayer requests and concerns to each other. We have had behind the scenes debates and discussions about church and our preferences therein. We have rejoiced in the lives of our children and sometimes tearfully shared concerns about the same. I feel as if Miss Paula and I are already great friends.

I wonder if our meeting will help or hinder our blog friendship. I am guessing it will make it stronger and help us to know each other's communication style. Often times when things are written it is easy to take it in a way that is not intended as we do not know the one who is writing. We do not know their inflections, sense of humor and background. Knowing these things can be helpful when reading another's blog.

I will never forget in my early blogging days, I commented to a dear woman who's daughter was going through "endo" (endometriosis). I had been an endodontic assistant in the dental field for a couple of years and immediately thought she meant her daughter was going to have a root canal. I told her that I hoped her daughter's endo would be behind her soon and that her mouth would feel better soon. I received a kind but perplexed response regarding my comment. Her daughter has endometriosis and it is not "in her mouth". We got a chuckle out of it and have built a friendship that may never have happened were it not for my misunderstanding. I am so glad this sweet lady said, "Huh?" O.k., if you knew her you would know she would never be so blunt. But, the point being that she followed up and did not allow my seemingly strange comment to sit be misunderstood.

I am ready to meet Miss Paula. Even though my home is not in its shiniest form...the Church looks good, though...all of my energy seems to be going there, of late. That is nearing completion.

By the way, as an aside, soon after my children, myself and two extra friends reached the bowling alley yesterday and had begun our first games, the trucking company called to say that the truck carrying the next load of church chairs was sitting at the church and wanted someone to come unload them. Frustration set in as I had been carefully waiting for this call but made the choice to attempt to go to bowling for just a couple of hours. Thankfully my dear husband was able to leave work and go meet the truck. Sigh....

Occasionally I read of another pair of bloggers who meet up, intentionally or otherwise. Those stories fascinate me. Part of the "fun" of blogging is being anonymous...but that does not last long. We are relational people and we tend to reach out to those who share our interests and we make friends. We find ourselves caring about chemo and radiation treatments, about each other's homemaking skills and techniques, decorating tips and so much more. We become a part of each other's lives....usually this is virtual.

Have you met up with a blog friend?

What did it mean to you?
Leave me a comment...and have a great day!

Note: I would not be quick to meet a virtual stranger, however, I am already great friends with her family locally so I am very sure of the person that I will meet in person. I would urge caution in meeting "virtual friends".

My Favorite Lurkers and a Question for Blogfriends...

Yesterday I learned that some of my co-op
students are reading this blog.
Hmmm....
Hey girls!
Welcome!
Love Ya!

That is one thing about writing a blog
you are only anonymous to a certain
percentage of your readership.

It is so strange to have people that I
know come up and comment on something I
have written and I think, "Oh my goodness,
they know so much about us because of this
that they would never know otherwise."
Or, "I had no clue you read the blog!"

I am very glad that my friends are reading
here, it is just a bit of a new experience.

It reminds me that although for most I am
just words and pictures...for some it is more
personal.

I now stop and think sometimes, "Will she think
this is about her?"
You know?

Have you experienced this?
How does it effect
the way you blog?

Just curious...

A Perfect Giveaway for Alicia...

at Renewed in Him.
Alicia, check these
little faux cupcakes out!

You are all invited to go on
over to Garden Goose and enter to win.
So cute.

Make sure you come on back and get your daily entry in for the 200th Post Giveaway!

Post #199 - The Giveaway Begins on Monday

Hi All!

What a weekend!
It was full.
It was good.

Chelsea and I spent Saturday
out together shopping.
I was looking for goodies
for the Giveaway that begins tomorrow.

We happened to go to El Rodeo while
we were out and I had some awesome
fajitas!
I'm good now...
for a while.

Mark Lowry was great!
He is effortless in his ability
to be funny.
At the same time he really ministered
as he spoke about his motorcycle accident
and the resulting severely shattered leg.

He related that the things that happen to
us in life may not be what we want,
but they are what we need...
from the Heavenly Father's
perspective.
So true!

Lord Song performed The Lord's Prayer acapella
and I nearly died from happiness at the harmonies
and clarity of thier tone.
Momma Mia! They are awesome!

Things are brewing on the church front.
If anything becomes definite I'll
let you know.
I am excited about the possibilities.

Well, I am so tired but I wanted to get on
here and say hello.

I'll be posting the giveaway tomorrow and then
on Tuesday I plan to show you some goodies
I received from a very dear bloggy friend.

This is serious now, I am planning my posts in
advance.
Scary!

Blessings!