Oh ... Really?Oh ... Really?:Jaded. Cynical. Justified.2010-01-28T19:11:45ZCopyright (c) 2009, LissaKayExpressionEnginetag:lissakay.com,2009:12:21Holiday Greetings to ALL of my friendstag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7582009-12-21T00:28:44Z2010-01-28T19:11:45ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.com
Keywords for this entry: christmas, conservative, holiday, liberal
]]>When routine isn’t so routinetag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7572009-10-30T01:10:01Z2009-10-30T02:49:02ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.comI finally got around to getting a complete physical exam last week, my first in several years, and lemme tell ya, there was nothing routine about it. I am still shaking my head in disbelief over what has happened. I see the hand of God at work, but in ways that I do not yet understand.
Keywords for this entry: cardiac, health, mammogram, medical, personal
]]>Day 3 of the 40 Day Journey of Miraclestag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7562009-09-24T03:58:45Z2009-09-24T05:04:47ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.comI love the Bible verse of the day - so often it is just perfect. Today's is Hebrews 10:35-36 - “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”
The last 3 days I have been feeling very out of place (the story of my life, actually) and normally, I would take this to mean that I should set aside my doubts, fears and misgivings and forge ahead ... but then I wonder, do I really know what God's will is for me?
As I begin this journey into 40 days of prayer for miracles, I am feeling more and more under attack. I don't know that I have the strength to persevere.
Keywords for this entry: Bible, Christian, miracles
]]>Do you believe in Miracles?tag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7552009-09-21T02:21:06Z2009-09-21T04:48:07ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.comMany people do not believe in miracles anymore, or think they are the stuff of Biblical times and no longer relevant or even possible in our modern world. But miracles are indeed very real, very relevant and are happening everyday. When miracles happen, we have proof that God exists, and is moving in our world ... yes, even today. God today is the same God as He was thousands of years ago, and will be forever.
Keywords for this entry: Bible, Christian, fasting, miracles
]]>Defining oneselftag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7542009-09-18T03:19:24Z2009-09-18T23:51:25ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.comThe question that spans the ages ... Who am I?
Another blogger asked this question today, in terms of moving beyond labels and titles .. I pondered it briefly before answering the question for myself. It's simple, really ... but very complex, and pretty darn awesome.
Keywords for this entry: Christian, discipleship, personal
]]>A healthcare nightmaretag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7532009-09-01T03:10:48Z2009-09-01T03:56:49ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.comThe topic of a boycott being organized against Totes, the company that brought us Isotoner gloves and slippers and a huge variety of bags and luggage, floated across my social media radar ... aka Twitter and Facebook. Apparently, the Totes company fired a woman for taking unauthorized breaks. The reason she was taking these unauthorized breaks was so she could pump her breastmilk for her baby. Being that I was at work, I didn't have much time to research all the details of the situation, but it would seem reasonable that taking unauthorized breaks could be a condition for discipline, up to and including termination. I do not know if the woman attempted to negotiate extra break time, and was refused, or if she just took the extra break time. I would hope that a company would allow for time for parenting obligations. With some give and take on both sides, an agreement can usually be reached.
Keywords for this entry: boycott, healthcare
]]>Wha .. ??tag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7522009-08-11T18:08:48Z2009-08-11T18:14:49ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.comThe comment policy here on my poor little neglected blog is posted above the comment entry form (unless you are a member of the site and are logged in). It's pretty simple ... no personal attacks, no trolls, no spam. I will delete at my own discretion. I used to moderate the comments, but I am not always near a computer where I can approve them so they post. I have to balance that with the risk of getting posts with spam comments. Most are annoying, some are offensive - I HATE that spammers are put their crap on the post about my father's recent passing, but every now and then ...
Keywords for this entry: blogging, spam
]]>Sitting in my father’s chairtag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7512009-08-04T04:19:26Z2009-08-04T05:14:27ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.comIt is late at night as I write this, the house is silent after a long day of running here and there, getting things done, sharing the latest of our family's news with friends and dear ones far and wide. But this is not my house, it is my parent's. I sit here in my father's chair, reflecting, praying and contemplating. He will never sit here again. July 31, 2009 marked the day of his passing, when God called him home. I am here to try to hold together the shattered pieces of my mother's life, so she will not have to be alone.
Keywords for this entry: death, family, personal
]]>Help me decorate my room!tag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7502009-07-29T04:14:31Z2009-07-29T05:00:33ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.comYes I have been sadly negligent in the upkeep of my site. So sue me. I've been busy taking care of aging parents, young adult children, a demanding but satisfying career, and a new husband ... not necessarily in that order. When not busy with all that, I have been gardening, redecorating, knitting and soon will be sewing on my new sewing machine.
Keywords for this entry: decorating
]]>How Dare You! An answer to gay marriage advocatestag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7492009-05-13T04:12:13Z2009-05-13T05:26:14ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.comThe local newspaper, The Knoxville News-Sentinel, in its online version, provides a section where readers can leave comments on articles. Reading these reminds one of a 7 year old's birthday party with too many kids who have ingested insane amounts of sugar and have no adult supervision, and they have fallen to squabbling over every little thing. It provides a very sad glimpse into the reality of the levels of intellect in this area. The more controversial the topic, the more numerous and insane the comments become. The article about how the state of Tennessee "accidentally" married two men ... to each other ... while one was in prison no less! Well, there are over 500 comments there as of this writing. I got about 20 in and wanted to weep for the obvious decline in the human condition. Rather than entering the fray there, I decided to post my thoughts here. I, um ... got a little carried away, so grab a nice beverage, get comfy, open your heart and mind (but don't bleed out or become brainless), and let's have a little chat. Mind your manners!
Keywords for this entry: Bible, christianity, gay marriage
]]>The Pastor Wore Flip-flopstag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7482009-04-20T02:26:51Z2009-04-20T06:28:52ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.comThe churches I went to while growing up were very formal. Everyone wore their "Sunday Best" - men in jackets and ties, women in dresses, even little kids were dressed up with their faces scrubbed clean and shiny. The services were mostly serious, with all due pomp and circumstance. After each hymn or choir song, the only thing you could hear was rustling of the church bulletins, hymnals and Bibles, and the occasional cough - which would surely merit a scowl of disapproval at the one who dared to disturb the solemnity of the service. The mood lightened when services were over as the parishioners gathered in the lobby to meet, greet and mingle. But that is also where the infamous Church Ladies could be found, sharply addressing any and all shortcomings they found. (Oh yes, they were alive and well long before Dana Carvey made her a cultural icon!) ... Link to post
Keywords for this entry: Bible, Christianity, church, prophecy
]]>So, we went to this little partytag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7472009-04-16T23:50:52Z2009-04-17T05:36:53ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.comAll across this great nation, patriots of all ages, colors, backgrounds, and yes, even political party affiliation ... we all came together to raise our voices as one, to send a message to the President and to Congress.
Keywords for this entry: teaparty
]]>Wedding Pictures!tag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7462009-04-15T04:43:44Z2009-04-16T20:48:45ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.comJust a few for now ... maybe more later. .
Keywords for this entry: family, friends, wedding
]]>The Weddingtag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7452009-04-08T02:34:29Z2009-04-08T04:33:30ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.comThe deed has been done. We wed, we honeymooned, and now we are back to Real Life™
Keywords for this entry: wedding
]]>Goin’ to the Chapeltag:lissakay.com,2009:/1.7442009-03-28T05:27:23Z2009-03-28T05:37:25ZLissaKaylissakay(at)gmailhttp://www.lissakay.comWell, not exactly the chapel, but we are gonna get married!