Gee, I guess I am self-involved

Hi guys,
I got a comment this morning about my blog.
To answer the writer...I guess I am self-involved. That's why I am writing the blog. I'm not making any excuses or being defensive. You are correct. I feel a little bad for myself sometimes and sometimes I just write what I am thinking. Nothing deep. I do try to live the "Bible Stuff", my faith is very important to me. I am not perfect and I don't live it perfectly, I am trying to live what I talk although , honestly , I don't sometimes, but I am trying. I also don' think this is the spot to talk about any body else's issues because it's not my place to discuss in this format.
I try not to mention my friends or families issues because this is out there on the internet and other people are more private than I, so that leaves my life to write about. Sorry.
Politically speaking, I am not claiming to be neither ignorant nor well informed. I am a Republican and support that ticket. I do read and try to get a grasp of current events but I am not a great debater so sometimes I am not terrific at explaining my views occasioanlly but I will give it a try. That being said, no matter what the election results are, I will show respect for the elected officials. (that's Biblical)If you would like to bring up some political questions or ideas on this post...
bring it on...let's get political...
and I will do my best to start a conversation about it. In fact I would love it.
I am interested in hearing other people's views and ideas.Let's talk about the economy, the environment, energy alternatives, the war, domestic problems. I might not agree with you but I love to hear from other people. I don't get too many comments from other people.
Ok,
I'll start,
Let's talk about the bailout? I don't understand it...what would happen if these institutions were not bailed out. Would we heal from that? Has the media created most of the hysteria? Who is responsible the government or the people? Why does everyone want to place the blame on the government and not have the guts to say that the individuals who took out the loans have some fault for the state we are in?
Is that naive? discuss...
Got any other topics to discuss? Go for it.
I will try to be not so self-involved, but if you are going to read this blog, you are going to get Bible stuff. Do me a favor and think about it.
I am not claiming that I walk around all day praising God, I should , but I don't, but I do try to share Him and what He is doing for me in my life.
Any hoo, maybe this will make for interesting reading, I look forward to hearing from you.
Love Joann
PS Here's a video that I think is fantastic



And here's a scripture for you too
1 Corinthians 9:26-27 (New International Version)

26Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. 27No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

I really want a chihuahua-waa-waa

Sarah and I went to go see 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua on Friday night. It was great. We both loved it. It was very sweet, nice story , no swear words or pottyjokes, the boyfriend -girlfriend thing was very wholesome and it was a good story about friends and love. I enjoyed it and Sarah did too. So now I am hooked.

I have been trying to drop hints to my mom about getting a little dog to keep he company but she says no. I'm thinking a little puppy would make a sweet birthday present for me(hint)Rick says maybe but the guinea pigs have to go, but that's not happening so we might have to work at this deal a little bit.I want to find one that has been abandoned or in a pound, but I still would like to have a puppy.
Blue would be thrilled too. He's a little sad since or little sheltie(Cassie)died last April.
What a nice weekend we had this weekend. I am just about over my cold so I feel pretty good. The chemo makes me feel a little wonky but I'm a bit goofy so nobody really notices.
Rick and i took the kids to a Art Show in Downtown Melbourne but we didn't see anything that struck our fancy but we got some fancy popcorn and some crazy hot dogs. We were all happy, then later Rick and I out went out for a nice dinner with some friends for Thai food,yum. We had a nice dinner. I would've brought my camera. Maybe next time. Rick got a new camera so i get his old one and man is it sweet. I'll take more pictures with it this week. I'll try to get all artistic on ya.
Moms In Touch at my house tomorrow and I have not done a whole lot of cleaning Luckily we are a pretty easy going group. I think my house is passable. As long as there's no sticky spots on he counter or floor or spiky Lego pieces poking out from the sofa cushions and the toilet is flushed after the boys use it...I'm good.
I am reading a book called Nefertiti by Michelle Moran and it is really great. I love historical novels, reading about all the clothes, the architecture, the lifestyles, so it's pretty good. I recommend it. Well, that's about it for me tonight. Have a great night. Drop me a comment if you have a chance, even if I don't know you. Just click on where your see comments

BIBLE MEDITATION:
“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” James 1:4
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Patience worketh perfection. When was the last time you asked God to make you perfect? Maybe you should have asked for patience, as well, because it is only through patient, abiding faith and trust in the Lord that we become perfect. A lot of people confuse this word “perfect” with “sinlessness.” The Greek word for perfect in James 1:4 is teleios and it refers to maturing growth. For example, an oak tree is the teleios of an acorn. It is the perfection of an acorn. So when you’re feeling discouraged and feeling a little blue take a look at a mighty oak and see what a nut can do.
ACTION POINT:
Take a walk this week enjoying the fall color and ask God to give you the patience and faith that can turn a little acorn into a mighty oak.

Reminiscing

Rick and I are just sitting here at Starbuck's. He's got this cool tiny computer and i am using it. It's so little. Anyway, he think's I should write some deep thoughts on my blog, but I don't really have any, so then he thought I should do some reminiscing, but I am drawing a blank.