GOLDEN DELICIOUS...

Apple Tuesday

-       Definition: apple Tuesday signifies the recap of thoughts, ideas, accomplishments, failures, and it allows my heart to take a breath of new air! That’s my apple Tuesday!

It’s Tuesday, three days to get through before the busy weekend hits yet again.  Seems the only time I have something savory to relax upon and not have to rush through is TODAY – Apple Tuesday! A delicious golden delicious! What better than that?

Here are some recaps of what the weekend was like:

So small recap:   Daniel’s b-day was awesome.  We managed to get the present he had been wanting for the longest – A Cannon Rebel xsi – super duper expensive but he was worth it and it is what he wanted - it works great for him.  It wasn't a necessity, however, it was something that he can enjoy and I can too :) We all need a little lavish here and there, to be  a bit selfish after all we must pamper each other with love and a few extras as no one else will do that for us :)

Convoy of Hope

 The convoy of Hope was amazing. Friday the 9^th we had the Rally. Tony come down to be part of that and truly enjoyed it. 

Saturday 10^th, we went out at 7am.  Right at the crack of dawn! Just about anyways.  WoW! We had a lot of people come out and loads of volunteers to help.  It had been 2 years since we had had one of these.  This time I was not able to volunteer at the medical/dental area... so that means I did not chat around with my friend Sheldon.  Sadness, needless, I was taking turns getting on stage and giving directions to all our visitors (the people in need within our community).  They were our guests of HONOR! It was such a rewarding experience to give whole heartedly and not expect anything in return.  These people, our guest needed this.  Our City needed this!

Who came out:  my friend Michelle, wow, I honestly did not think for one second that the people I had sent out emails to would actually come out there. I mean, I should give some credit and give them the benefit of however, I sent A HUGE MASS EMAIL to a TON of people. Damian and Melisa – they were both excited to be part of it! IT was amazing sharing that moment with some friends although half the time we were all separated and could not see each other during the event, again, it was not about NEITHER OF US! It was about our guests.  Tony, my younger brother was there! So excited and ready to give his all for the purpose to help God’s people – our people. He stationed at the Samaritan's Feet, he said it was such an amazing experience having to humble down and wash a total stranger's feet! Amazing. Beyond description.  I volunteered as a greeter.  Throughout the event I had to take the stage and relay information in Spanish to the public.  It was interesting and yet, I was a nervous wreck.  We welcomed so many people from different Backgrounds, walks of life, and attitudes.  We had an episode of a woman faint on us.  It turned out she over heated and blacked out.  It was kind of scary, yet it was a test for us the volunteers to witness and to see the extend of our devotion and willingness to help.

That is right, they were guests! The sun was out bright and early, burning away any little specs of darkness, the wind swept away any fear and wrongful thought.  It was a perfect setting! As we all gathered under one site, for one purpose and one purpose only- TO GLORIFY the NAME OF THE LORD! Together we all accomplished the ultimate goal- to give whole-heartedly and unselfishly all of our selves to the people in need.  Oh what a happy day! Our needs were set aside to cater to the needs of those who came! After all it was ALL ABOUT THEM and not about us! “so Get over it” right?

Right about 1pm, we had to close down the gate... or till the last guest had gone in.  Wow, we greeted over 5000 people  (or it seemed – I have no actual numbers) and that did not include all the volunteers that were out there.  We gave all of our energy, love, and kindred spirit to serve everyone.  I noticed that even kids were out there volunteering their “play” time.  Not exactly sure how old they were, but they were very passionate about what they were doing – handing out water to the people that passed by them. . . a lot of people!

When finally all guest had left, it was time to gather around the stage and listen to a few testimonies... they were so inspiring that even though Tony and I wanted to go home, we stayed for yet 2 more hours to get some cleaning done.  We pulled up some chairs, got some tables, and then got a trash bin and hauled it around to pick trash from the entire site.  I could not move... I was dead by then, however, I kept thinking, it is not about me, but all about HIM.  So I pulled the last bit of energy and continued dragging the trash bag and dragging myself around to pick trash.  Just as I was thinking, “this is enough for now” a fork-lift tumbled a ton of cans of soda and splashed everywhere, so loudly came the sound of cans splitting open as they fell! The pressure of the gas inside the sodas was loud and clear! Looked like it was champagne being sprayed at the air after winning the high stakes and accomplishing total WINS! We had. That’s what made it the most interesting part of the day.  Regardless of how tired and swollen my feet were, I bent over and began to pick up empty to half full cans of Pepsi.  After that, I searched around for Tony, picked him and we headed out. 

Sun burnt, worn out, hungry, and completely satisfied that we had done everything for someone else and we had set aside our selfish thoughts, necessities, and goals.  It was a worthwhile experience.  We fed, clothed, and welcomed all those in spiritual needs, and all sorts of walks of life! We dragged each other out to the car and off we were to try and sleep off our painful sun burnt.

Saturday afternoon – Daniel completed his project and finished putting up the storage! Yeah baby! That means I had a lot of work for Sunday! But that is no big deal since it makes the house look awesome, organized and homey!

And so what makes today after the weekend recap, APPLE TUESDAY? Is the fact that I am going to be selfish and devour it entirely! JUST ME! This is why apple Tuesday will rule! Because regardless of how busy the weekend was, regardless of all that we did or didn’t get a chance to do, TODAY IS TUESDAY! AND A GOLDEN DELICIOUS happens to have been my kind of fruit!

Last night, 10/12/09, I experimented ... put my imagination to work... that’s right.  Making a curtain! Although I cannot cut or sew in a straight line, I was able to finish the curtain, hang it, and enjoy it this morning! HURRAY! I love completing projects and displaying them so that the house looks amazing!

Thank you LORD for making me the way I am: a hard worker, passionate, and very thoughtful! Not afraid to test out the waters and get my ideas and imagination to work! Thanks!!! I LOVE YOU!  (I guess this is not very humble, but hey!).

Written - Tuesday October 13, 2009 @ 09:29am