In other incoming mail news: I got my own copy of Starfield's newest album (I'd just ripped JDM's copy for him/his iPod last night, noting I'd probably get the extra songs I didn't have off of iTunes [I totally forgot I'd ordered it as a freebie bonus from BMG.]) plus BoogiRoot & KJ Remixed!
Best of all: a Party Pack (most likely to be used in a fun/perfect location soon!) for Who Rules? Almighty, complete with candy, popcorn, a tee for me (and more to give away!), coasters, confetti making it festive, and more! I'm so stoked.

My maternal grandmother fought this battle, more than once, and it finally won! My little sister wrote so eloquently about the subject, I've never felt I could match that. In fact, I had thought I'd already written something... but can't find any proof of it anywhere! Alas, I'm left with my thoughts, fears, memories, and small lingering pains. I know my grandmother is in Heaven, rejoicing with Jesus & better than ever. Yet, I still feel the loss of the times I would have loved to better treasure in her prescence. She was/is an amazing woman of God, an exemplary woman... to be emulated if at all possible. I just wish I had recognized that earlier, at a younger age, to really reap all the possible benefit of having such a woman within my reach! To think I am the eldest grandchild, and honestly probably did get the most out of her than anyone else (among the clan) could... yet i still want more? Is that selfish of me?

I'm certainly not alone in these thoughts, these feelings, and such an experience. The good news is not everyone steps away from this world in the fight. Many are allowed to overcome the battle against breast cancer, and their living testimonies are like honey to my soul... 'cause I can't help but wonder 'will this happen to me?'
With our growing awareness, and much support, steps are being taken to win this battle for everyone! Prevention, treatments, and many more improvements of the processes are just around the corner. I choose to believe that (not to mention healing in Jesus!) for myself, and my future... and for others as well.

Yours and so much mine By the morning, light is Thine Perfect by design

Mighty to man, binding to earth
He's sending His Son to echo His worth
Breaker of sin, winner of souls
Every creature will know

Our God reigns over the heavens
Over the earth, Our God reigns
Praise His name, All still standing
All that was, all that remains
Our God reigns

Deepest Ocean opened wide
So shall love divide
In devotion to His bride
Standing by her side

Mighty to man, Binding to earth
He's sending His Son to echo His worth
Breaker of sin, winner of souls
Every creature will know

Our God reigns over the heavens
Over the earth, Our God reigns
Praise His name, All still standing
All that was, all that remains
Our God reigns

So much Holy, So divine
Yours and so much mine

I know that the more I found myself working with older, not-so-functional, furniture... the less productive I was & the more I continued to foster potential long-term injury! No one wants a woker's comp claim on their hands (or their record!?) so it's best to just bite the bullet, to avoid the more costly alternative!

Mayline Furniture has great options for every business out there: from the fancy high-tech corporation to the cozy at-home office nook! Take a look over the options, imagine yourself in a super-comfortable executive swivel chair, and dive into a new look for your office. Factor in some free shipping, and it's hard to pass up (furniture can be heavy, making the cost of shipping almost out weigh the original price of the item. ouch!)

*looking over at her almost barren office set-up*
maybe I should listen to my own advice?
*suddenly feels like she's preaching to the choir*

As I am, she is still looking for the job of her dreams. She may be a bit better focused than myself for a "little" sister... but we're each different, right!? She just really needs to get her foot in the door at the right news station. We all will look back at these days (when she's all big and famous, and journalisming) and laugh, I'm sure, about The Ranch!
At least she's gainfully employed, and working enough to pay bills & such! I could deal with that. (Ftr: it was nice to hear someone in my family offer up a word of encouragement in the area of employment for myself. She actually sort of talked me down from a grunt-work opportunity out of town, assuring me, "I'm sure you'll find an actual job!" It was just what I needed to hear! *tears*)

After we ate, and she headed back to the grindstone, I hit the homework. I've found that actually sitting down in a new environment, with free coffee refills, gives me a greater clarity in focusing on the words in front of me. Plus, it's always exciting to me to be meandering about at home (later) and suddenly realize, 'I don't have to do my homework... I already did it!'
It's become a habit for tuesday mornings, I can deal with that!

Getting a job is going to put a funny feeling on my random schedule of late. But I'm ready for that, too!