What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?

What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?
Remember: "When God closes a door, He always opens a window!" You never know what might be out there waiting for you!

Friday, October 30, 2015

Okay, Folks! I Did It!




You are probably scratching your head and wondering, "what now?"

"Did she climb a tall mountain?




Run a race?







Win the Lottery?" (no picture to describe how amazing THAT would be!)



Well, no, nothing quite that exciting or exhausting or amazing...but I did something that I've been wanting to do for a LONG time...probably for about 65 years or something like that!  I finally took the plunge and gave my notice that I am actually going to.....drum roll, drum roll...
RETIRE!!!!  YAY! YAY! HIP HIP HOORAY!!!! THREE CHEERS FOR ME!!!!
I expect to be doing a LOT more of THIS in the near future...
Taking lots of pictures...and smiling a lot more!!!


Now, just please say a prayer for me to survive the next few weeks as I train someone to take my place and clean out my five and a half years worth of stuff from my office. (Click HERE for more about these pictures)


 (Actually, I can't wait to bring this tea set home...I just have to find the right spot for it...and have a tea party as soon as I can!)



Another of my office "treasures" that I will have to find a home for here at home.














I'll probably be leaving this lovely picture behind...maybe...unless I see that my successor
doesn't fully appreciate it the way I do...
Psalm 33:1-3
"Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous!
For praise from the upright is beautiful.
Praise the Lord with the harp;
Make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings.
Sing to Him a new song;
Play skillfully with a shout of joy."



 Pray that I will leave on a positive note, and that God will be with me as I embark on this new adventure in my life. I know that the Lord has been with me throughout these past years (and I am most thankful for His Presence in my life both then and now)...and all the years prior...so why should I doubt that He will be with me when I take this big step and leap into the great "unknown" of retirement?

I do have concerns...mostly financial issues...I don't have a big cushy pension to fall back on...I don't even have a small one...so the government better not mess with my Social Security and Medicare...or I'll be in a real pickle.

But my God is bigger than any government or any retirement plan.  He has sustained me thus far in life, and I have no reason to fear that He will ever change His mind about that.

"Even to your old age, I am He, 
and even to gray hairs I will carry you!
I have made, and I will bear;
Even I will carry, and will deliver you."
Isaiah 46:4


Actually, I am excited about the new adventures that are waiting to be discovered.  I may not have a lot of money or big plans, but God has promised to give me good things...

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord,
Thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope..."
(Jeremiah 29:11)

He also reminds me of this... 
"Do not remember the former things,
Nor consider the things of old.
Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth;
Shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness

and rivers in the desert."

Isaiah 43:18-19


So.....Ready, Set,  Here I Go!


Wanna come along?
Get ready for the great adventure!
I can't wait to see where God will lead me in the very near future!!!
Stay tuned, folks! This is not THE END...This is just the beginning!

14 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness! This is a super BIG deal!! Yay Pamela, I so so happy for you!

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    1. Thank you Susie!! This IS a super BIG deal!!! Not sure how soon I can swing that trip to TX, but at least I'll be FREE to do so whenever the Lord provided the MEANS to do so! Happy Happy Joy Joy!!

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  2. Oh my goodness! This is a super BIG deal!! Yay Pamela, I so so happy for you!

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  3. Hallelujah! So excited for you, and I will be praying for this transition time: as you train a new person at your (former) job and then train yourself to a new season.

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    1. Thank you Carolyn! I do appreciate the prayers for this transition. I will need them. As far as "training for the new season"...I know there will be some adjustments...hubby and I will be home together ALL the time for the first time in 46 years...so that could be interesting fodder for a new series of blogs in itself! LOL! PRAY!!! :)

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  4. So happy for you! I can't wait to see what new experiences await you and John. Enjoy!

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    1. Thank you Becky. I don't expect any BIG events right away...just adjusting to being home together all the time...that will be challenging in itself! LOL. Maybe we'll take a trip to Ohio some day. I keep hoping to go SOMEWHERE! :)

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  5. Good for you!!!! I have no doubt that you will meet every challenge head on and conquer them all! God is on your side!!!

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    1. Whew! I sure hope so! yes, I KNOW He is...and that He will be with me no matter what challenges lie ahead. Thank you for that vote of confidence! Hope to see you all soon!!!

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  6. Hi Pam! What a big step, and one that will hold wonders for you I just know it! You're ready, so the time is now. Taking all those photos, sleeping late, all the time to pray and praise...sounds wonderful!!
    Blessings,
    Ceil

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  7. Hi Pam, I am so glad to hear you are retiring! I know you will love being able to have time to do more things for yourself and others!! You have such a wonderful gift of hospitality and concern for others, I know God has special plans for you! How exciting!
    Hugs, Nancy

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