Nothing in particular

I've got lots of things on my mind (as always). Sometimes I feel is if my brain is in overdrive. I am always thinking about one thing or another. It amazes me when I ask someone what's on their mind and they respond with "nothing". I am truely puzzled. Am I that different or could it possibly be that the person doesn't want to share what's on their mind at the time? I've even asked that question, being that I'm so inquisitive. They've still stuck with their initial response that they have nothing on their mind.

On a different note -- I bought tickets to Six Flags yesterday for the church's annual picnic. Three tickets for $50 includes parking and food -- you can't beat it. I didn't take the kids last year so I decided to make sure we went this time (at the coersion of a few friends). I am soooo excited! I haven't been to Six Flags in about 10 years. The last time I went my son was in a stroller -- now that's been a real long time. The kids are excited too. Just about everyone that was in my Spiritual Growth class at church are going. We really have made it a point to stay in touch with each other, even though we finished the class over a year ago. Actually, one of the ladies that I met in the class wanted to keep my kids overnight. She followed me home from church last night so that I could pack their bags and get their swimming gear (she has a son about the same age as mine). She's planning on taking them to the movies as well. This will be the second time that they've spent the night with her (and they love it). My daughter called last night around 10ish to tell me goodnight. I thought that was soooo sweet!

Another lady who was in the class and who drove about an hour and a half one way to church has told me that she is moving to the DFW area. I'm glad about that as well. We have so much in common. We are both divorced and are parents (she only has 1 child though). We are about the same age (no more than a year apart). The biggest similarity is --- we have the same last name! Imagine that, and it's both our married names. Not sure if our in-laws are related or not. She is a remarkable woman. One other person in our group is like a sister to me. It's like me & my kids are a part of her family. Her family includes us in every gathering that they have. I just love being around family and she and her family has made Dallas even more like home to me, since I have no family here.

I guess I'll mention one other person that has impacted my life. That is the only man that was in the group (aside from the Facilitator). We have been seeing each other off & on for over a year. I don't know what life has in store for us but from observing our past, it is quite obvious that it is not easy for either of us to stay away from one another. We have our differences but overall I really enjoy spending time with him. I don't mention him much but I tend to be a rather private person. I've always been one to keep alot of things to myself. Only lately have I come to a point in my life where I can share my most personal thoughts/feelings with someone else. You better believe that the person who I confide in has got to be the truest of all true friends :). I will continue to be prayerful about this particular relationship. He has made it clear that he wants to be married and he would like at least one child (o.k. I'll take it a step further - he has specifically aske me if I wanted to have more children and has asked me many marriage related questions). I do not want to do anything that is not part of God's plan for me (as I've done in the past). I do not want to go through what I did in my previous marriage. I would rather be single & content than to be married and miserable. Yes, I am very much in love but often times it's not good to make decisions based solely on how our heart feels.

Now, back to Six Flags. My reason for looking forward to going to Six Flags is because I'll be hanging with people who mean the world to me, even though I've only known them a little over a year.

Final thoughts -- Yesterday I received a call from the Jeep dealership telling me that my license plates were in. I'll stop by after work on my way to pick up my children. With the kids gone, I was able to hang/fold alot of clothes last night that I had washed days ago. It seems like I don't have enough time to do everything that needs to be done. My son and I mowed the lawn Friday before going out of town. On Monday, it didn't even look like it had just been mowed. I guess we'll be working in the yard later today, if it doesn't rain.