Saturday, June 20, 2009
FUN!!!
I could very well be taking pictures of a friend who may be in labor tonight!! Please pray that if she is, all will be well. I'm looking forward to this!! I'll be praying for the baby as soon as she comes into this world. Her name at birth will be Nutsami.
Heat wave!
I'm burning up! The heat is on here.
Yesterday the clinic had their 111th Birthday for the hospital corpsmen! The time of day they chose to have a BBQ was insane! They ate (ALOT) as most "sailors" do. It was near 100 degrees out and the thought of food at the time wasn't very settling with me. We played horseshoes, volleyball, and Mike and the kids (not Crystal) got in the lake. It was a great (sweaty and stinky) afternoon. I came back drenched in sweat. We were exhausted and fell asleep at 7:30pm.
I do have pictures but failed to ask permission to post them in a public forum. Sorry guys but they'll be on myspace where it's private.
Today we spent the morning helping a grandmother clean up her yard. Boy were we in for a surprise. We had 8 people working on the yard and we only got about 25% of the area cleared. I believe we arrived there at 8am and didn't leave till 10:30am. They are an elderly couple sitting on about and acre of land. Currently her husband is in the hospital. He is terminally ill and from what I was told he doesn't have much time left. The have full custody of their grandchildren (both under 3) and are living in somewhat poor conditions. She has no where to put their clothes because they have no closets or drawers for any of their clothes. The picture here is of her and one of her grandchildren. I only ask that you touch the screen and lay hands on this woman that the Lord move in her life and give her the strength to move forward.
There is still lots to be done outside and are hoping to be back with a larger crew (hopefully next weekend) and finish up the job. There was great success there today but our job isn't done.
I think I'm beginning to ramble from being in the sun. I should come to a close now.
Yesterday the clinic had their 111th Birthday for the hospital corpsmen! The time of day they chose to have a BBQ was insane! They ate (ALOT) as most "sailors" do. It was near 100 degrees out and the thought of food at the time wasn't very settling with me. We played horseshoes, volleyball, and Mike and the kids (not Crystal) got in the lake. It was a great (sweaty and stinky) afternoon. I came back drenched in sweat. We were exhausted and fell asleep at 7:30pm.
I do have pictures but failed to ask permission to post them in a public forum. Sorry guys but they'll be on myspace where it's private.
Today we spent the morning helping a grandmother clean up her yard. Boy were we in for a surprise. We had 8 people working on the yard and we only got about 25% of the area cleared. I believe we arrived there at 8am and didn't leave till 10:30am. They are an elderly couple sitting on about and acre of land. Currently her husband is in the hospital. He is terminally ill and from what I was told he doesn't have much time left. The have full custody of their grandchildren (both under 3) and are living in somewhat poor conditions. She has no where to put their clothes because they have no closets or drawers for any of their clothes. The picture here is of her and one of her grandchildren. I only ask that you touch the screen and lay hands on this woman that the Lord move in her life and give her the strength to move forward.
There is still lots to be done outside and are hoping to be back with a larger crew (hopefully next weekend) and finish up the job. There was great success there today but our job isn't done.
I think I'm beginning to ramble from being in the sun. I should come to a close now.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
The Sneeze
A long time friend of my sister's email me this story. I didn't check to see if it really was true but nevertheless it truly is worth posting. I had some other things in mind but this is something that I thought was a little more interesting.
THE SNEEZE
"They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two students filing into the already crowded auditorium. With their rich maroon gowns flowing .. and the traditional caps, they looked almost . as grown up as they felt.
Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely brushed away tears.
This class would NOT pray during the commencements----not by choice, but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it.
The principal and several students were careful to stay within the guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and challenging speeches, but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for blessings on the graduates or their families.
The speeches were nice, but they were routine.....until the final speech received a standing ovation.
A solitary student walked proudly to the microphone. He stood still and silent for just a moment, and then, it happened..
All 92 students, every single one of them, suddenly SNEEZED!!!!
The student on stage.. simply looked at the audience and said,
'GOD BLESS YOU, each and every one of you!' And he walked off stage...
The audience exploded into applause. This graduating class had found a unique way to invoke God's blessing on their future with or without the court's approval.
Isn't this a wonderful story? Pass it on to all your friends.........and
GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
This is a true story; it happened at the University of Maryland.
Oh, how I wish THIS one would take off and FILL the whole Country!!!
God bless each and every one of you!!!
THE SNEEZE
"They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two students filing into the already crowded auditorium. With their rich maroon gowns flowing .. and the traditional caps, they looked almost . as grown up as they felt.
Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely brushed away tears.
This class would NOT pray during the commencements----not by choice, but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it.
The principal and several students were careful to stay within the guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and challenging speeches, but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for blessings on the graduates or their families.
The speeches were nice, but they were routine.....until the final speech received a standing ovation.
A solitary student walked proudly to the microphone. He stood still and silent for just a moment, and then, it happened..
All 92 students, every single one of them, suddenly SNEEZED!!!!
The student on stage.. simply looked at the audience and said,
'GOD BLESS YOU, each and every one of you!' And he walked off stage...
The audience exploded into applause. This graduating class had found a unique way to invoke God's blessing on their future with or without the court's approval.
Isn't this a wonderful story? Pass it on to all your friends.........and
GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
This is a true story; it happened at the University of Maryland.
Oh, how I wish THIS one would take off and FILL the whole Country!!!
God bless each and every one of you!!!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
No booger for you!!
I went in and the Dr. removed my stitches. It feels really awkward. My left nostril totally functions now. I mean it did before but now it's like too much air comes out of it. Oh never mind, this is one of the unexplainable moments.
Dr. Rinadli gave me the pathology report. He didn't give it to us last time because I was in so much pain and just wanted to come home. This time he said that I had an "unremarkable amount of polyps". He couldn't count them because there were so many. He said, "You are very lucky that no cancer was found.". I say Praise God! I guess that's not what the Lord had intended for the Aguilar Family. WOOHOO!!
What's all this mean? Well it means there's another hole in my body that they have to poke every so often. I won't know until I go back and see him in 3 months.
Before I make mention of anymore, I must say, if you're looking to have a competition with on the biggest booger; you may not want to do that. I'm not sure if Tricare has upset these Dr's in any way. Dr. Rinaldi didn't make mention that 4 inch tweezers was going to up my nose. Once again, I felt like I was going to pass out. To be honest with you I didn't see it coming. Not a good feeling...AT ALL!
Back to the report. It says that my polyps (I don't miss them either) where admixed with clotted blood and bone fragments ranging in various sizes. his favorite word on the pathology is "unremarkable". That is how he mentions the sizes and the amount. In person he said he couldn't determine how much of anything was in there.
That's all folk. I see him in 3 months! Oh and for those of you who forgot what I had it's called Chronic Sinusitis.
Thank you for all the prayers!!
Dr. Rinadli gave me the pathology report. He didn't give it to us last time because I was in so much pain and just wanted to come home. This time he said that I had an "unremarkable amount of polyps". He couldn't count them because there were so many. He said, "You are very lucky that no cancer was found.". I say Praise God! I guess that's not what the Lord had intended for the Aguilar Family. WOOHOO!!
What's all this mean? Well it means there's another hole in my body that they have to poke every so often. I won't know until I go back and see him in 3 months.
Before I make mention of anymore, I must say, if you're looking to have a competition with on the biggest booger; you may not want to do that. I'm not sure if Tricare has upset these Dr's in any way. Dr. Rinaldi didn't make mention that 4 inch tweezers was going to up my nose. Once again, I felt like I was going to pass out. To be honest with you I didn't see it coming. Not a good feeling...AT ALL!
Back to the report. It says that my polyps (I don't miss them either) where admixed with clotted blood and bone fragments ranging in various sizes. his favorite word on the pathology is "unremarkable". That is how he mentions the sizes and the amount. In person he said he couldn't determine how much of anything was in there.
That's all folk. I see him in 3 months! Oh and for those of you who forgot what I had it's called Chronic Sinusitis.
Thank you for all the prayers!!
He is my husband!
Last night while emailing an ex co-worker of Mike’s, Mike had asked if I was ready to go to bed. I didn’t argue as I too was ready for bed. I quickly logged out.
There is nothing like being in the arms of your husband. I realized with all the studying I’ve been doing and my devotion to Christ getting much stronger, that I have learned to love my husband more. I AM happy yet again. It’s nice to have such intimacy. I felt his arms around me and the last thing I remember was that he said he loved me.
My husband is the greatest! I know those women who are married are probably saying, “no Elisa, My husband is the best)!” Okay so I see no one wins. Either way in my eyes I have an awesome husband, best- friend, and lover.
I remember when we said our vows as I’m sure everyone else does to (for those who are or were married). Do you recall those anxious feelings of being the Mrs. Waiting to finally walk into a home that you both share? The sweating hands, your heart beating out of your chest. Feel the love!
I may not remember the year we got married but I sure do remember every little feeling I had. I even remember how handsome my soon to be husband looked along with the smile he wore that day. Boy, did I think I was wrong. LOL! I was wrong! I’m more in love with him now then I was with him October 15th (who knows what year). By the way, that’s my dad’s birthday too.
If only I knew I would feel the way I do, my vows to him would have had a whole different meaning.
Thank you Lord for giving me my husband; He is an awesome provider, father, best-friend, and husband.
Ephesians 6:22-33
OH BOY!!! Guess what? At 3pm today I get my nose picked. I don’t even have to pay anyone (sorta) to do it for me. The Dr. is going to see how the healing process is coming along and remove any scabs that I may have. Our little secret, I hope he gets a good size one. I’m going to have take my camera for this! Lol!
Today praise the Lord, is my 3rd day of working out. I’m sore; very sore. I have been doing at least 45 minutes of the treadmill. There has been much success already. I’m doing 2.5 miles in 40 minutes VS. the 55 minutes I was doing Monday! YAY me! I’m breathing just fine while working too. Way to go me! 3 weeks after surgery and already I feel this good!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Leap of Faith
When I woke this morning, I clearly made the decision to stay indoors for the day. Do you know what that’s done to me? I think I’m going crazy! I’ve cleaned the house about 5 times and it still looks messy. I’ve bathed the dogs. I’ve….I’ve….I’ve done absolutely nothing meaningful! It’s no wonder I was brought to insanity during those 3 months. I am not doing this again. I repeat; I will NOT do this again!
I received an email from a friend (back in Japan). I’ve often thought about him and have always hoped for the best. He’s a “firefighter” for the Navy! Isn’t that awesome! They constantly have students; but from what I remember it slows done in the summer months. Well I shouldn’t say it slows down but because of the heat they have to close shop much early then the norm. He so happened to take me and friend of mine on a tour there and man did I think it was awesome! I’m not sure about her but I do find a little bit of oooohhh’s and ahhhh’s in other peoples choices of careers.
Now where was I going with this? Oh, okay, so he let me know that he has decided to take a more spiritual road. Hallelujah! Praise GOD!!! “Firefighter” figures that the only way to find a girl/woman with morals is to take that route. I say good from him. He said and I quote (in his exact words);
As far as the whole "settle" thing, I think that I need to look more inside
myself, on a spiritual level and see where im headed. I have been doing that
lately and life has been somewhat brighter. Without the pressure of being in
a church or becoming a member of a religious group or a cult...kidding, I
have found that the road to peace and prosperity is within me. Not in who I
date, how much money I have or how much material crap that I can possess
before I die- I knew it all along but I have finally created a path for
myself without any interference from any outside sources.
"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him" (1 John 2:15).
Has anyone watched “Fireproof”? Man that is a very powerful movie. There is so much to learn from that movie alone. The messages in there are strong! Anyway, I’m praying that in due time there will be a lasting devotion to Christ in his life.
I’m not sure if he keeps up to date with this, so I’d rather not use his name until I get the okay. I do ask that everyone hold this fireman in prayer. I’m sure Satan isn’t going to be happy with this and is planning on doing what he can to get the “fireman” back.
I know many of us in our lives have said, “I’m not ready...” but what if you don’t get the chance to be on your death bed? Are you willing to wait? You don’t have to answer to me, but perhaps take a moment and truly think about it. Will you have your death bed? It’s never too late to accept Christ in your heart now...he forgives and loves us more than we could ever imagine.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."( Matthew 5:6)
I received an email from a friend (back in Japan). I’ve often thought about him and have always hoped for the best. He’s a “firefighter” for the Navy! Isn’t that awesome! They constantly have students; but from what I remember it slows done in the summer months. Well I shouldn’t say it slows down but because of the heat they have to close shop much early then the norm. He so happened to take me and friend of mine on a tour there and man did I think it was awesome! I’m not sure about her but I do find a little bit of oooohhh’s and ahhhh’s in other peoples choices of careers.
Now where was I going with this? Oh, okay, so he let me know that he has decided to take a more spiritual road. Hallelujah! Praise GOD!!! “Firefighter” figures that the only way to find a girl/woman with morals is to take that route. I say good from him. He said and I quote (in his exact words);
As far as the whole "settle" thing, I think that I need to look more inside
myself, on a spiritual level and see where im headed. I have been doing that
lately and life has been somewhat brighter. Without the pressure of being in
a church or becoming a member of a religious group or a cult...kidding, I
have found that the road to peace and prosperity is within me. Not in who I
date, how much money I have or how much material crap that I can possess
before I die- I knew it all along but I have finally created a path for
myself without any interference from any outside sources.
"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him" (1 John 2:15).
Has anyone watched “Fireproof”? Man that is a very powerful movie. There is so much to learn from that movie alone. The messages in there are strong! Anyway, I’m praying that in due time there will be a lasting devotion to Christ in his life.
I’m not sure if he keeps up to date with this, so I’d rather not use his name until I get the okay. I do ask that everyone hold this fireman in prayer. I’m sure Satan isn’t going to be happy with this and is planning on doing what he can to get the “fireman” back.
I know many of us in our lives have said, “I’m not ready...” but what if you don’t get the chance to be on your death bed? Are you willing to wait? You don’t have to answer to me, but perhaps take a moment and truly think about it. Will you have your death bed? It’s never too late to accept Christ in your heart now...he forgives and loves us more than we could ever imagine.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."( Matthew 5:6)
Monday, June 15, 2009
A Blast from the Past
I had an interesting day today. A lot has happened and it’s been a blessing. I was able to get on the treadmill without any pain or bleeding!!!!! Matter of fact, I was on there for about an hour! You know how much of an accomplishment that is? I only had my surgery 2.5 weeks ago and my recovery was supposed to be 6 weeks. YAY me!
This morning I attended a home school meeting. I will soon be teaching Spanish to children. Funny as it may seem I have never thought of myself as a teacher but look at me now. Now it’s time to gather information and see what fits each group. I have spent a couple of weeks in prayer regarding this and it looks like the Lord said to go for it. The women there seem pretty determined to get things going in the right direction. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for me and the kids.
I recently found an old friend through classmates. It has been great catching up with him. He was my neighbor and a good friend. I can’t begin to tell you how happy I am for him. We both went through our parents divorces at the same time and for some odd reason we both isolated ourselves from everyone. It’s funny because when I was speaking to him, I couldn’t see him as a man but only the children we once were. I look forward to catching up and staying in touch with him.
Crystal and Michael just walked in the door. I love hearing them talk about their adventures even if it is on the outside of this fort. I think I’m going to bug my silly children and enjoy their adolescent years with them.
I’m so fortunate that God blessed me with 2 girls and a boy!
This morning I attended a home school meeting. I will soon be teaching Spanish to children. Funny as it may seem I have never thought of myself as a teacher but look at me now. Now it’s time to gather information and see what fits each group. I have spent a couple of weeks in prayer regarding this and it looks like the Lord said to go for it. The women there seem pretty determined to get things going in the right direction. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for me and the kids.
I recently found an old friend through classmates. It has been great catching up with him. He was my neighbor and a good friend. I can’t begin to tell you how happy I am for him. We both went through our parents divorces at the same time and for some odd reason we both isolated ourselves from everyone. It’s funny because when I was speaking to him, I couldn’t see him as a man but only the children we once were. I look forward to catching up and staying in touch with him.
Crystal and Michael just walked in the door. I love hearing them talk about their adventures even if it is on the outside of this fort. I think I’m going to bug my silly children and enjoy their adolescent years with them.
I’m so fortunate that God blessed me with 2 girls and a boy!
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