Monday 4/12/10 - "WORDLESS"

"WORDLESS"

Now that I am feeling better I was ready to be able to concentrate on a blog. Well, I do have my focus back, but when it comes to writing a blog, for some reason my mind is "wordless". Some kind of block? I feel like the poor fellow above - all feet - not enough brain.

On a second brief thought, this may not be such a bad thing. It's not good for writing, but it has an upside. I am an over-analyzer, a thinker, a person whose mind sometimes just won't quit. Anyone reading this able to relate? It can be a big blessing to have it slow down. I am also a pretty serious person and it is good to lighten up.

The other day I happened to say to my sponsor, "My mind is blessedly blank." I feel discouraged that it is so difficult to come up with a blog, but I think I will just turn it around for today and say how grateful I am that my brain isn't in overdrive and there is a peace and serenity that is filling it at this moment.

I am off to the hospital shortly. I missed last week when I was sick. Each time I volunteer it is like a gigantic surprise. I never know what will happen, who I will see, what God will choose to do. One thing I am certain of, I will be blessed.

Love you all,
Prayer Girl

(Photo credit:Blue-footed Booby by Sue Cullumber - Kodak picture of the day)

Saturday 4/10/10 - "BETTER"

SIX WORD SATURDAY


"BETTER"

FEELING BETTER

TICKLED PINK

PLAYING, LAUGHING

Prayer Girl

(Photo credits:
My Happy Place by mrcool1256@deviantart.com
Tickled Pink by LittleRedShany@deviantart.com
Laughing by Flame of the Phoenix@deviantart.com)

Thursday 3/8/10 - "QUESTIONS OF THE HEART"

FLASH FICTION FRIDAY 55

"QUESTIONS OF THE HEART"

Her playmates had chanted out the letters, "M-A-R-R-I-A-G-E", followed by, "first comes love, then comes marriage, here comes Mary with a baby carriage".

Sixteen's first love and petals went flying, "He loves me, he loves me not".

IV lines lay across her wrinkled hand.
He'd been gone ten years.
Would she be with him soon?

Prayer Girl

(Photo credit: Heavy heart by AQ0106@deviantart.com)

Flash Fiction Friday is hosted by G-Man.

Tuesday 4/6/10 - "FEELING UNDER THE WEATHER"

"FEELING UNDER THE WEATHER"

I am knocking on wood as I type this, but I rarely get sick. I am blessed with good health most of the time.

When a cold knocks at my door, even a mild one, it tends to affect me a lot. Sunday evening one suddenly arrived. It's not bad, a sore throat, headache, some sneezing, mostly just tired.

I'm sorry. I haven't been able to focus enough to read, comment on, or write blogs. I just wanted to let you all know what's up with Prayer Girl.

I'll be back when I feel better. Hopefully it will be very soon.



Love you all,
Prayer Girl

Sunday 4/4/10 - "HAPPY EASTER"

SIX WORD SATURDAY ON SUNDAY

"HAPPY EASTER"

EASTER

IS

RENEWAL

REBIRTH

REVIVAL

RESURRECTION

Prayer Girl

(Photo credits:
Holy Spirit by power@deviantart.com
Remembering Easter April 09 by pearwood@deviantart.com
Babe by Ellen Hodges - Kodak picture of the day
Yellow Tulips by Robert F Wilson - Kodak picture of the day
All By Myself by Chua Wee Boo - Kodak picture of the day
Easter Lilies by 30245@deviantart.com)

Friday 4/2/10 - "I BELIEVE"

FLASH NON-FICTION FRIDAY 55

"I BELIEVE"

I BELIEVE I am powerless over alcohol? I surrender to God?
I DO!

I BELIEVE in Jesus Christ?
YES!

I BELIEVE in God's miraculous power?
I DO!

I BELIEVE God is love?
YES

I BELIEVE in love for my husband for better or worse?
I DO!

I BELIEVE my children are in God's care?
YES!


Prayer Girl
says, "Amen"

(Photo credit: Believe by powerpointer@deviantart.com)

Flash Fiction Friday 55
is hosted by G-Man.

Thursday 4/1/10 - "APRIL ARRIVES

"APRIL ARRIVES"

A glorious day welcomes the first day of April. It is sunny, low humidity, high will be 80. It is beautiful.

No new eggs yet in our little nesting area out by the front door. When we cleaned out the old nest after mom and ducklings left all the rocks in the bed were spread out evenly. Within ten days I found a new indentation in the nesting area. Will a third mama duck begin laying soon? Could be!

Anyone ever hear of a Sweet Tomato restaurant? There are salad, soup, dessert, pasta, and bread bars and lots of choices from each. For many years if we wanted to eat there we had to drive up to Ft. Myers. No longer. They opened one last week here in Naples. My three longtime girlfriends, daughter, and I went there last night. It was packed, but they helped us find seating and what a fabulous meal we had. The salads were fresh and exotic as well as the standard salad fixings. The soups were fresh, hot, and totally yummy. There was a penne pasta with lemon butter sauce and capers that was out of this world. I overate and enjoyed every bite. Today I will eat a little less. :)

Yesterday was my noon women's Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and as always it was a highlight of my week. I admit that I have many highlighted days each week. Monday is volunteering at the hospital that brings so many blessings. Tuesday is an Al-Anon meeting based on the book, "Opening our Hearts, Transforming our Losses". Wednesday is the women's AA meeting. Friday is an Al-Anon meditation meeting. Saturday is another AA women's group that uses "Each Day a New Beginning" for discussions and Sunday is my Al-Anon home group that uses "Hope for Today" as the reader.

Easter is approaching fast. This time of year brings back the many memories I have of RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) and my confirmation into the Catholic church at the Easter Vigil service the Saturday night before Easter two years ago. It was a spiritual landmark in my life. I reflect now on the circumstances that led me to join the church. I remember the miracle and wonder of receiving the gift of a healing touch the year before I made the decision to become Catholic. The two stories are intricately entwined. I pray God will continue to bless others through me as He wills.

Yesterday while walking dog Lucky on his retractable leash he suddenly came upon a cat who leaped out of the bushes and dashed across the street. Dog immediately followed suit and in a split second as I watched the leash play out I saw a car coming down the street. Dog is big. I could only jerk back on the leash, fall backward into a sitting position on the grass to halt him, and wrench my upper arm in the process. I managed to prevent dog from entering the street and many ibuprofen later, iced arm, and soothing balm applied, the arm feels better. All will be fine.

Today is a free day. No plans other than a Thursday night church liturgy. I will go or stay as the spirit leads this beautiful day.

Have a glorious day.

Prayer Girl
(Photo credit: Waddle by Lisa Boulden - a Kodak Picture of the Day)