First Insulin shot

Well, I started taking insulin last night for the first time, on my birthday! That's one way to always remember it (that's what my mom said). I would rather forget. I cried when they told me I had to start taking insulin because my blood sugar levels are out of control. I haven't eaten sugar in four months, except the small turnover at thanksgiving and one burnt marshmallow at the zoo at Christmas.
I was so scared to stick a needle in myself. I kept telling myself "Fear Not!" It's in the Bible 365 times, one for everyday of the year. Guess what, it didn't hurt!!!! I put it in, slowww motttiioon, I pushed the button down to inject 10 units, and it was over in two seconds.  I DID IT!! I was scared for nothing. I went to bed. I forgot to check my sugar levels this morning, because I did not want to get out of bed, and when I finally did I was running late. Ha! Running late to get to the shop and spend the day by myself. It's just too pretty a day to be inside painting. Of course, when it's raining, it's too nasty to come out to paint.  You could come pick up some ceramics to take home and paint.
I had a nice birthday. I wore a pin that read "Birthday Girl" and I had about as many strangers wishing me Happy Birthday as I did on facebook. Thank You all my friends and family!
My girls are out at Wal-mart today selling Girl Scout cookies from 2pm- 5pm. Better hurry, so you can get the kind you want!! They will be at the Lexington store next Saturday.

Debt

How did Jesus Christ pay the dept for my sins?
Romans 3:25 God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins and to satisfy God's anger against us. We are made right with God when we believe that Jesus shed his blood, sacrificing His life for us.
Romans 5:9-11 Since we have been made right in God's sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God's judgement... So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God -- all because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done for us friends of God.
Our sins left us in debt to God. But Jesus Christ paid that debt through His death on the cross, making us right with God and pure in His sight.

Grief

A young girl lost her father. Only 12 years old and now she has to go on without her father. Please remember her and her family in your prayers. Carly we love you and pray for God's loving arms to comfort you and your family in your time of need. At times like this, just remember God is in control and that He will comfort you. You are in our heart and prayers.

That we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God - 2 Corinthians 1:4

When we sustain a heartbreaking loss,
When grief overwhelms our soul,
the Savior who gave Himself on the cross
Reminds us that He's in control.  D. De Haan

An email I received...

One day an old German Shepherd starts chasing rabbits and before long, discovers that he's lost. Wandering about, he notices a panther heading rapidly in his direction with the intention of having lunch.
The old German Shepherd thinks, "Oh, oh! I'm in deep doo-doo now!"
Noticing some bones on the ground close by, he immediately settles down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat. Just as the panther is about to leap, the old German Shepherd exclaims loudly, "Boy, that was one delicious panther! I wonder, if there are any more around here?"
Hearing this, the young panther halts his attack in mid-strike, a look of terror comes over him and he slinks away into the trees.
"Whew!," says the panther, "That was close! That old German Shepherd nearly had me!"
Meanwhile, a squirrel who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from the panther. So, off he goes.
The squirrel soon catches up with the panther, spills the beans and strikes a deal for himself with the panther.
The young panther is furious at being made a fool of and says, "Here, squirrel, hop on my back and see what's going to happen to that conniving canine!"
Now, the old German Shepherd sees the panther coming with the squirrel on his back and thinks, "What am I going to do now?," but instead of running, the dog sits down with his back to his attackers, pretending he hasn't seen them yet, and just when they get close enough to hear, the old German Shepherd says..."Where's that squirrel? I sent him off an hour ago to bring me another panther!"
Moral of this story...
Don't mess with the old dogs... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery!
BS and brilliance only come with age and experience.

How do I accept others, especially people I dislike?

Romans 14:1, 3 Accept Christians who are weak in faith, and don't argue with them about what they think is right or wrong... Those who think it is all right to eat anything must not look down on those who won't. And those who won't eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them.
God's Promise:
Romans 15:7  Accept each other just as Christ has accepted you; then God will be glorified.
Judging others should be left to God. He sets the standard for accepting others.
It is so hard sometimes, but I keep reminding myself that it is God's job, not mine. He alone is the Judge!