New Job, etc.
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Posted:Aug 29, 2009 9:37 am
Last Updated:Sep 5, 2009 10:53 am 2912 Views
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I started the new job and have worked 7 days so far. All's well. I'm learning the software and the different "rules" at this company, and my only complaint is that they don't seem to be as "customer friendly" as I'm used to. I've heard that some employee's actually say things like, "I HATE these people" after talking to a customer. I say that if your living is made by doing customer care you'd better LOVE the customers! This is my one frustration (so far).
I treated myself to a left over 2009 BMW 328i - Bright RED! Oh my goodness - what a car!!! When I was married, I drove a BMW and when I got divorced, I knew I had to get a "practical" car to drive - and I bought a Subaru (all wheel drive) wagon in dark blue (It was used and the "best value" on the lot). For two years I drove that car, never feeling like it was "me". I've been dreaming of owning this new car for a while...I walked into the dealership last Saturday - my 54th birthday - and shopped. God put me and a Christian " advisor" (that's less scary than "car salesman") together and he was absolutely excellent. He paid attention to what I said, and he gently steered me to my dream car. He never pushed or pressured...he was great. And now I'm driving my HOT & SEXY car!
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Hey All
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Posted:Aug 18, 2009 2:02 pm
Last Updated:May 18, 2025 10:19 am 3080 Views
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Hi everyone,
Just checking in with you and saying a hello.
I left the last job and start the new one later this week on Thursday. A strange day to start a new job, for sure, but I think it'll be good. Two days on a new job (stress!) and then 2 days to take it easy before going back.
The summer has gone so fast. I got to the beach a couple of times - not nearly as much as I wish I had - but we'll have warm temps in CT thru September, so there's time.
I am so happy that I am helping people achieve their dreams of weight loss and helping them get those wonderful feelings of attraction and acceptance. I feel that God put me here for this purpose. As I continue to grow emotionally and spiritually, I feel God using me more and more. I'm in a very good place right now. PTL!
I re-joined a gym last week; I used to faithfully work out for years, but part of the aftermath of my divorce was to "let myself go" and finally! that's over. I've dropped 15 pounds and last time I checked, 18 inches overall. My body is loving what I'm doing and I have more energy now than I did ten years ago. I'm up at 6 and in the gym by 7 (and I'm not working yet!)
So - hugs to everyone. I will try to get to the blogs more often and keep up with you all.
Donna
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Not a Christian Nation? (For Americans)
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Posted:Jul 23, 2009 2:55 am
Last Updated:May 18, 2025 10:19 am 3234 Views
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I got this sent to me and wanted to share it with you all - my fellow Americans. Visiting Canadians and others are welcome, but it's posted for my fellow Americans.
President Barack Obama said in Turkey: "We do not consider ourselves a Christian nation or a Jewish nation or a Muslim nation. We consider ourselves a nation of citizens who are bound by ideals and a set of values."
Do you know the Preamble for your state?
Be sure to read the message at the bottom!
Alabama 1901, Preamble
We the people of the State of Alabama , invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution..
Alaska 1956, Preamble We, the people of Alaska , grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.
Arizona 1911, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arizona , grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
Arkansas 1874, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arkansas , grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...
California 1879, Preamble We, the People of the State of California , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom...
Colorado 1876, Preamble We, the people of Colorado , with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe...
Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy.
Delaware 1897, Preamble Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences....
Florida 1885, Preamble We, the people of the State of Florida , grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution...
Georgia 1777, Preamble We, the people of Georgia , relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
Hawaii 1959, Preamble We , the people of Hawaii , Grateful for Divine Guidance ... Establish this Constitution..
Idaho 1889, Preamble We, the people of the State of Idaho , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.
Illinois 1870, Preamble We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil , political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
Indiana 1851, Preamble We, the People of the State of Indiana , grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government.
Iowa 1857, Preamble We, the People of the St ate of Iowa , grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings, establish this Constitution.
Kansas 1859, Preamble We, the people of Kansas , grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution
Kentucky 1891, Preamble.. We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties..
Louisiana 1921, Preamble We, the people of the State of Louisiana , grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.
Maine 1820, Preamble We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity .. And imploring His aid and direction.
Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland , grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble We...the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe In the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction
Michigan 1908, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Michigan , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom, establish this Constitution.
Minnesota, 1857, Preamble We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings:
Mississippi 1890, Preamble We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.
Missouri 1845, Preamble We, the people of Missouri , with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness . Establish this Constitution...
Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution ..
Nebraska 1875, Preamble We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom . Establish this Constitution.
Nevada 1864, Preamble We the people of the State of Nevada , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, establish this Constitution...
New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.
New Jersey 1844, Preamble We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
New Mexico 1911, Preamble We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty..
New York 1846, Preamble We, the people of the State of New York , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.
North Carolina 1868, Preamble We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those...
North Dakota 1889, Preamble We , the people of North Dakota , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852, Preamble We the people of the state of Ohio , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common.
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty, establish this
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance....
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble. We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing...
South Carolina , 1778, Preamble We, the people of he State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
South Dakota 1889, Preamble We, the people of South Dakota , grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties ...
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI..III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience...
Texas 1845, Preamble We the People of the Republic of Texas , acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.
Utah 1896, Preamble Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.
Vermont 1777, Preamble Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man ..
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other
Washington 1889, Preamble We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution
West Virginia 1872, Preamble Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God ..
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility...
Wyoming 1890, Preamble We, the people of the State of Wyoming , grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, establish this Constitution...
After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one is faced with the prospect that maybe, the ACLU and the out-of-control federal courts are wrong! If you found this to be 'Food for thought' send to as many as you think will be enlightened as I hope you were.
(Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God. Although they absolutely should.)
GOD BLESS AMERICA
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Opening My Heart
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Posted:Jul 11, 2009 7:51 am
Last Updated:Aug 9, 2009 4:01 am 3235 Views
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Something I read on another blog today made me want to open up and be 'real' with you, my BC friends.
I came to Big Church because I've not found the love in life that I have always dreamed of. We dream, us humans. I have a few of them...I want great health, I'd like some wealth, I want to be loved thoroughly by a man, cherished, adored. Sort of like I think Dr. Phil loves his wife, Robin. (I'm a big fan of his.)
But once I joined this site, I got scared. Maybe anxious or nervous is a better word. I changed my profile about ten times from the first time I set it up. It now reads that I'm here to make friends, that I'm content without romance in my life.
There are times that I long for it...to be loved.
In 1985 I met someone very special - I was 30 years old, had been married once, had a , but had never known what it was like to be loved as described above. This very special man, David, came along and swept me off my feet. We fell very hard for one another very quickly. It was like, "ah, there you are!" We got engaged after three months, and started planning the wedding. Unfortunately, he was killed in a motorcycle crash a few months before our wedding.
As I write this, tears come to my eyes, probably because I feel sorry for myself. I had finally met the one, the one I had dreamed for, believed for, and he was very suddenly gone. I was still so young - so many years ahead, God-willing, and I was facing this intense loss. Several months after he died, a friend introduced me to a man. The same month my fiance died, his marriage of 11 years had ended. We were both very wounded people. We were easy with each other...we were both gentle with each other's hearts...we ended up marrying. Ten years into the marriage, I realized what a mistake I had made, but it was too late.
I was married to a man that I loved, but who wasn't in love with me. Oh, he loved me (loves me still), but like a family member. There is none of the intimacy that I crave and cry for. There is laughter, there is comfortableness, but there is not the intensity of relationship that I want and dream of.
When I divorced him, I thought it was the right thing to do. After all, I was in my 50's and time was getting shorter. I thought, "if I'm going to do this, I need to do this now!" And I had a few relationships that I had hoped would lead to fulfillment of my dream of a Great Love once again. None of them worked that way.
There was "S", a man in his early 40's that had never been married, never had , who I thought I would be a good match with. When he broke up with me, I experienced such intense grief, I lost about 20 pounds in a very short time. One of the trainers at the gym I used to go to congratulated me on the weight loss and asked me how I did it...the answer - 'grief'.
There was "R", someone I met on a website who came to visit me from Europe. There was such a let down - there was no chemistry whatsoever. This didn't break my heart, thank goodness.
There was "T", who was extremely charming and made me feel so beautiful and sexy and fantastic! Our relationship was intense and romantic - for a time. After a few months, I began to see who he REALLY was - the True Colors came out. It was hard, but I broke up with him after six months...three months longer than I should have stayed with him, but I have this DREAM, you see.
I came back to my ex-husband. I told him how much I hoped he would let us have a second chance at doing the relationship the right way. We attended a Family Life marriage weekend retreat - we took a cruise - with my hopes that he would view this as a chance to bring intimacy, real relating to each other, into our relationship.
It's been more than two years now...and every time I face the truth, my heart hurts a little more. He's a great guy - very helpful when I need a man to help me with something around the house...he's a Mr. Fix-it; can do pretty much anything mechanical. He's very knowledgeable about how things work. He has a great sense of humor. I love to laugh, and he often says something that gets me belly-laughing.
But the passion, the dedication to each other, the committment - it's just not there, and nothing I've said or done has brought it.
We've been back in the church for several months now...my prayer has been that God will restore us, but to a place we've never been before. So far, it's not happened...and my heart longs for love. I tell myself that God's love is enough, but I yearn. And I dream.
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Crabby Old Man
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Posted:Jul 9, 2009 4:27 pm
Last Updated:Jul 11, 2009 7:13 am 3075 Views
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When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in North Platte,Nebraska, it was believed that he had nothing left of any value.
Later, when the nurses were going through his meager possessions, they found this poem. Its quality and content so impressed the staff that copies were made and distributed to every nurse in the hospital.
One nurse took her copy to Missouri . The old man's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the Christmas edition of the News Magazine of the St. Louis Association for Mental Health. A slide presentation has also been made based on his
simple, but eloquent poem.
And this little old man, with nothing left to give to the world, is now the author of this 'anonymous' poem winging across the Internet.
Crabby Old Man
What do you see nurses?....What do you see?
What are you thinking.....when you're looking at me?
A crabby old man, .....not very wise,
Uncertain of habit ........with faraway eyes?
Who dribbles his food.......and makes no reply.
When you say in a loud voice.....'I do wish you'd try!'
Who seems not to notice .... the things that you do.
And forever is losing ....A sock or shoe?
Who, resisting or not.......lets you do as you will,
With bathing and feeding ......The long day to fill?
Is that what you're thinking? ........Is that what you see?
Then open your eyes, nurse......you're not looking at me.
I'll tell you who I am .......As I sit here so still,
As I do at your bidding......as I eat at your will
I'm a small of Ten.......with a father and mother,
Brothers and sisters .........who love one another.
A young boy of Sixteen....with wings on his feet
Dreaming that soon now....a lover he'll meet.
A groom soon at Twenty....my heart gives a leap.
Remembering, the vows.......that I promised to keep.
At Twenty-Five, now ....I have young of my own.
Who need me to guide .....And a secure happy home.
A man of Thirty .....My young now grown fast,
Bound to each other .......With ties that should last.
At Forty, my young sons....have grown and are gone,
But my woman's beside me........to see I don't mourn
At Fifty, once more, .Babies play ' round my knee,
Again, we know ........My loved one and me.
Dark days are upon me ......My wife is now dead.
I look at the future . ......I shudder with dread.
For my young are all rearing......young of their own.
And I think of the years....... And the love that I've known.
I'm now an old man..........and nature is cruel..
Tis jest to make old age....look like a fool.
The body, it crumbles......grace and vigor, depart.
There is now a stone.........where I once had a heart.
But inside this old carcass .....A young guy still dwells,
And now and again .......my battered heart swells
I remember the joys.....I remember the pain.
And I'm loving and living....life over again.
I think of the years, all too few......gone too fast.
And accept the stark fact.....that nothing can last.
So open your eyes, people .....open and see...
Not a crabby old man. Look closer....see........ME!!
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A new attitude!
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Posted:Jul 9, 2009 4:04 pm
Last Updated:Jul 11, 2009 7:17 am 2864 Views
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If you read my previous blog entry, you know that I've been struggling for a while at my job with my boss. She's 'had it in for me' for about 16 months.
Yesterday there was a follow up meeting with HER boss and she & I. He was very nice - he reminds me of someone that would make a good elder in the church. I don't know if he's born-again or what, but he's very kind and listens and I don't ever get the sense he judges.
After work yesterday, I interviewed with a company I had started out in the oil industry with - they had advertised a few openings and I wrote a letter to the President (hoping he'd remember me) and applied thru their monster ad.
Well, he was waiting at the door for me! He happily exclaimed, "DONNA!" when I came through it. I was so honored that he would be there (the man is well into his 80's). We sat down and chatted and he brought in his Sales Director to talk with me as well. I'm pretty sure an offer is forthcoming!
It saddens me that my present job just won't work out, but I have prayed, and I believe God is putting me into some new things - better things in my life. I'm on the verge of some huge changes - all for the better.
Hugs to my friends! I love you...
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She's Had Me in Her Cross Hairs
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Posted:Jul 2, 2009 3:03 am
Last Updated:Jul 6, 2009 2:58 pm 3058 Views
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"B", my boss/supervisor is an ugly woman. I'll just be plain about it. She resembles a mule. She has large, ugly pores. She's got eyes that are pure evil, at times. They have red veins running thru them.
She mocks me at work. She yells, "Praise the Lord" as she pumps her hands in the air. She laughs, and other managers laugh. They all look at me. I just smile and say a little prayer under my breath.
They know my faith, but not because I walk around the office preaching. It's probably because I mention the Lord at times. I have a copy of "Our Daily Bread" on my desk.
A year and a half ago, I interviewed for a position similar to mine with their competition. She got wind of it about 8 weeks after the fact. She made my life MISERABLE at work, and actually had a girl come in, interviewing for MY job - shoved it right in my face. I was 'abused' for about 2 days, then I asked to meet with her boss. I explained to him what was going on with her - told him that if the day ever came that I left the company, it would be for one reason, and one reason only. HER.
I believe the reason I'm now on "30 day written notice" is because she's had an agenda since that time that I went to her boss. She did get "called on the carpet" for it.
This boil is about to pop!
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Where God Wants Me
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Posted:Jul 1, 2009 3:18 am
Last Updated:Jul 23, 2009 3:03 am 2945 Views
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I've been working for a home heating oil company for just under three years (my anniversary date is September 11 - I'll never forget it). I work in the Customer Care Department as a Rep.
I have been in the oil/heating/cooling industry for 24 years. I started out working for a large company in 1985 in their sales department - first making tele-marketing calls, then became the Sales Director's Assistant, then went out on the road selling residential oil accounts. I did pretty well.
At one point during these years, I met my husband, who grew up in an "oil family" - his dad owned a company that was direct competition for the company I was getting accounts for.
Shortly after our marriage, Steve went to work for himself and I was his helper. I kept my full time job, got pregnant with our , worked for Steve and helped raise his other two , as well as my from my first marriage. Life was BUSY.
Fast forward - three years ago, I needed to find a full time job for myself, with benefits, as my marriage ended and I had to take care of myself. I found this job in Customer Care. I've been successful, overall, but my supervisor, whom I'll refer to here as "B" called me in for a "one-on-one". I was quite surprised to find three type-written pages of complaints about my work. At the end of these pages was written, "Donna has 30 days to improve in these areas or she will no longer be eligable for employment at G".
My reaction: "why don't you just give me a pink slip now?" Hers: WHAT???? You don't feel you can improve???
Honestly, I don't. I'm doing the absolute best I can each and every day, and I've done that since the day I was hired. I honestly don't think I can be better.
So now, I'm counting down the days to July 22, when I may (or may not!) get a 'pink slip' (allows me to collect unemployment benefits - America! What a country!)
I don't want that...but I do want what God wants. And I've prayed, asking Him to put me exactly where He wants me, doing what He wants me to do.
The night before this 'shocking' meeting with my boss, I had an opportunity for self-employment present itself to me. I'm wondering if this is what He is orchestrating in my life.
I'll keep you posted!
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BONES
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Posted:Jun 27, 2009 6:08 am
Last Updated:Jul 1, 2009 3:20 am 3109 Views
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I want to thank you all for your encouraging words and comments from my last post, where I was "peeved".
I actually did go to church on Thursday evening and this particular pastor does the Bible Study. I think he knew it was me who commented on his blog (he did not allow my comment to be published). But I went with a big smile on my face and forgiveness in my heart.
A long time ago, this particular preacher's father said something that has stayed with me. It's in reference to Biblical teaching: "Take the meat and spit out the bones". I had focused on one portion of his teaching on Father's Day, but there was much more to his message that was 'meat'.
I also recognize that I'm a little too sensitive about the demise of my marriage still.
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PEEVED!
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Posted:Jun 22, 2009 3:44 pm
Last Updated:Jun 28, 2009 10:11 am 3728 Views
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I attended church service yesterday, Father's Day, with my ex. We have been attending a church we both used to be very involved with for many years for the past few months.
I can't say anything to my local friends because it might become a 'problem' but I know I can vent here - none of you know the church I attend, nor the pastors or even my real name.
So, here it is: The sermon was about WIVES and how if they aren't their husbands' cheerleaders, then HE's not going to be the man that he's supposed to be in the home.
Yep. Women got blamed for their men that are slouches. We got blamed for the ones that didn't get involved with raising the , making decisions, leading them all to church, etc.
I was married 20 years. At year 3 my husband got saved. We began attending and learning and growing in the Lord. But he never did lead the family in worship, take control of the home as he should have...I did it all. I was the one to have morning devotions, (which he read when I asked him to), I planned our family vacations around Christian themes (for the most part), I home-schooled, etc. You understand, I think. I don't need to lay it all out.
After 7 years of hoping he'd 'get it' and take the lead, I realized he wasn't going to. I'd prayed, talked, gone to Christian marriage counseling, trusted the Lord to change him, but it never did happen. Eventually, we drifted away from the Lord and I got a divorce.
Now, we are a few months back in our church and I hear that it was MY fault that my marriage failed? I left there practically spitting nails. I don't think I can ever go back to this sexist, discouraging, manipulating stenchole of a church again.
And now, I realize folks, I need to pray this one through, UNTIL.
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