Lisa Notes: A May day

Outside my window...a new potted verbena from Jenna for Mother’s Day

I am remembering...planting a flowerbed each spring for my mom; missing her still

I am wondering...what triggered Jeff’s vertigo to return so soon

I am thankful...for a great ENT doctor who is not only smart but also funny (who doesn’t need to laugh more, especially in a doctor’s office?)

In the kitchen...less salt—doc suggested it might help with Jeff’s inner ear troubles so we he is trying it

I am memorizing...John 1:9-10 this week

In the learning rooms...nothing but a mess to be cleaned up; no more lesson plans to create EVER

I am resolving...to have all schoolbooks gone, scrapbooks made, and papers trashed or stored by the end of May (that is, May 2013)

I am thinking...about rocks I don’t want to waste at the altar of grace

I am studying...gospel and grace and grace and gospel

I am pondering these words...
     If it is true that the more we grow, the more sin we see in our lives, what will keep us from becoming discouraged?
     The answer is the realization that both our eternal salvation and our day-to-day standing with God are based not on our own performance but upon the sinless life and sin-bearing death of Jesus.
     -Jerry Bridges, The Transforming Power of the Gospel

I am grateful...my car battery died at home on Wednesday instead of somewhere else, even though it kept me from going to my ladies’ Bible study

I am wearing...a new summer haircut

Around the house...a visit with my beautiful nephew Alexander (who loves books! Win!)

I am creating...another VBS script to get translated into Spanish

I am reading...Catching Fire at last (and a few other books)

I am going...to visit my daughter and s-i-l this weekend!

I am praying...that Jenna and her new roommate will have a great first meeting on Saturday

I am looking forward to...Jenna’s graduation next weekend (well, trying to; it’s bittersweet)

I am appreciating...friends who assume the best instead of the worst

I am realizing...you can’t accurately predict who will surprise you and who won’t (surprise!)

I am discovering...that leaving behind the old is rarely as simple as you’d like

One of my favorite things...learning new songs of praise (i.e., Matt Redman’s 10,000 Reasons)

I am hearing...some great lessons from Patrick Mead via podcasts

A plan for the weekend...meeting and worshiping with a bloggy friend IRL at her church!

A picture for thought...me and my “baby” after her last chorus concert (so many lasts this month; looking forward to firsts in the fall!)

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georgia · 673 weeks ago

i enjoyed reading yours, as well! in just one post, i've learned so much about you!... i see you love God and your family very much... the main things. your nephew is beyond adorable, and so is that photo!

and the verbena is gorgeous. makes me want to go buy some hanging plants.

thanks for stopping by and reading my daybook, today. it's nice to "meet" you.

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Lisa notes 103p · 673 weeks ago

Yes, isn't it amazing how much we can learn about a person just through tidbits? Thanks for stopping by. And go get you a hanging plant this weekend! :-)
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Jennifer Dougan · 673 weeks ago

Hi Lisa,

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Yes, that leaning into the hard places and against the rough isn't easy. How is your rough place going today, this month?

It was fun to read through your list above. So were the last of the lesson plans from teaching at a school, or homechooling your graduating daughter, or for the Spanish vbs?

I think of you missing your mom this weekend, and it leads me to praying for you this morning. I have other friends who will be missing parents this weekend too.

Warmly,
Jennifer Dougan www.jenniferdougan.com
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My rough place still has a few edges. However, there has also been some surprising joys along the journey, so I see light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for asking.

No more homeschool lesson plans! Still have VBS plans to make...

I appreciate your prayers for me this weekend, Jennifer. It's hard to believe this is already my 2nd yet only the 2nd Mother's Day without my mom here...
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barbarah 65p · 673 weeks ago

I'm sorry about Jeff's vertigo returning! I hope they can find the trouble and he gets some relief soon.

The verbena is very pretty. I have some in a mix of plants in some planters out front but I may make a hanging basket of just that.

I definitely share your emotions about all the "lasts" this month and the mixed emotions about graduation. And missing moms.
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I've felt so bad for Jeff. He really didn't expect the vertigo since they thought his first episode was from a one-time virus. But the new thought is that his inner ear nerve had not fully healed when something retriggered it. He's felt better the past 2 days, but will go in for further inner ear testing in a couple weeks to assess any damage.

Yep, mixed emotions for sure as we both go through these same "lasts" with our babies. And missing our moms on the other side.
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fsamons 60p · 673 weeks ago

You're right, with all those "lasts", you'll have as many "firsts".
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That's how I'm trying to think, Floyd. Gotta keep looking forward and not just looking backwards. And stay in the moment most of all.
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bicroce 44p · 673 weeks ago

I call you FRUITFUL today! Enjoy the week-end...
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The weekend started early this morning for me! Loving it. Hope you have a great one too.
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Lynn Severance · 673 weeks ago

Lisa - it is hard for me when my eyes read that Jeff is fighting the vertigo again. Oh - you know I am praying and also praying hard for when he goes through those tests.
Happy Mother's Day - bittersweet but as you are a mother, you will be celebrated along with your celebrating the beautiful memoires of your own Mom. Maybe our Moms have met each other and are hanging over heaven's balcony cheering us on! I bet they are.
:) Lynn

I can imagine that scene in heaven too, Lynn. It comforts me.

Praying for you, too, and all those mothers-in-spirit I know who have so sacrificially mothered other people's children for years. You are special women.

I know you of all people can feel for Jeff. I appreciate that you have experience at your back if we need an expert...
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Jerri · 673 weeks ago

Oh, I think we should all assume the best instead of the worst! Glad you have friends like that!

I understand how the season of last things can get you down - letting the last child go is so hard! But I predict there will be many new firsts in your life!

Have a great visit with your daughter and s-i-l!
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I did have a great visit with my daughter and s-i-l. I like seeing them excited and happy with their new life together. That makes me happy too. :-)
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