Reflections of mind (with no sleep) at 5:15am

I was recently reading on my sisters facebook information page. It asked her to list her favorite quotes. I believe I have found the quote...that I hadn't been able to come up with on my own...that represents how I feel about treating people...it is kind of like the 'do unto others' we have all heard and read about in so many stories with morals...like the Holy Bible... She heard it said in a restaurant...and here it is

Make sure the toes you step on today aren't attached to the butt you have to kiss tomorrow.

In life we all get upset...we all try to get ahead...we all say think things we shouldn't...we do things we wish we hadn't done...if we would always have this saying in the back of our minds...right along with the good things we are trying to do each day...we will be so much happier down that road when that bag lady or homeless man or whomever they may be...(we may not at the time of meeting or seeing them see their potential) ends up winning a million and we need a job or as I have experienced, a handout. I love Denise for writing this quote down...and I hope and pray I have lived my life, and will live my life, if I do step on anyones toes it will be an accident and it won't be to try to push anyone out of the way...

I think we can all walk side by side and make it in this world just fine.

With all the recent upheaval in so many places in our world lately, and my inability to financially or physically do anything about it...I have contemplated what can I do?...Jeff and I are struggling ourselves to keep afloat. There are so many things any one individual can do to help. I will just give a few I have thought about recently.

1. Smile, a smile goes along way...you never know what the person seeing it has gone through that day

2. Be nice...I love the bumper sticker...MEAN PEOPLE SUCK. Life is hard enough when we are around a bunch of people who like us...it is totally unbearable when people are mean...just be nice.

3. Keep up on your community opportunities...if you see something you don't like...don't complain and not vote etc...write your councilman, get involved in whatever way you can.

4. Hug a teacher...man do they have a hard job

5. Have a problem with the government...local, state, federal??? WRITE YOUR SENATORS and other leaders!! You do have a voice...be nice...honey is much sweeter to accept than vinegar...

6. Be respectful of people...is this taught by example at all anymore?

Well, soap box over for awhile.

Just for a side note...we have been asked numerous times how we are doing. We appreciate everyone who cares about us. We miss the ones we can't visit and we love and appreciate the ones who are near. Jeff and I are still struggling...it gets really hard to be upbeat after 14 months, nearly, with no income. Heavenly Father has helped us in so many ways. So many family members and friends have come to the rescue...you know who you are...we love you...we survive because you let us, we appreciate everything...honestly. What more can be said...life can get much worse for us...however, we are hoping and praying for it to get better.

I love love love music...I really like the lyrics to Do it Anyway by Martina McBride

[for you who don't like country music...be nice please...(:]

Here is just a sample:

The worlds gone crazy

And it is hard to believe

That tomorrow will be better than today

Believe it anyway.

God is great but sometimes life aint good

And when I pray

It doesn't always turn out like I think it should

But I do it anyway

I do it anyway!!

We have to do things even when it is so hard you think you can't go on anymore. God is great.

Jeff and I can survive this time in our life... Heavenly Father has sent us so many great miracles in those of you who listen and do.

Thank you.

WE MADE IT THROUGH FEBRUARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, another month down the tubes. I am sad to see two months of the new year over all ready, however, it is wonderful knowing we have a place to live for another month. Rent is paid and all is well, except no jobs. Jeff got a call today from a temp agency...someone needs an office manager or something like that for somewhere...it is permanent...not fabulous pay, it would be full-time and permanent...maybe I should say that again...it is a permanent full-time position...his resume is being sent to them...hopefully, hopefully...we shall see. They didn't even tell him where it was located or the name of the business??? We are getting really tired and frustrated with all the waiting and then the negative...One day it has to be his turn. Jeff worked for 8 days for a company last month and they were trying to figure out how to create a job for him!!!!! So he may have a call from them any day...however, it would only be part time...this company does report their results of the temp guy who they had...re Jeff...and they would give him a rising and rallying GREAT!!!! So hopefully this will get him in somewhere.

The fires are getting under control in Virginia...one is 50% contained the other is all contained...YAHOO!!! It was scary for alot of people. I heard on the news today, Florida has a huge fire now!!! UGH. Hate fire!! Hate it.

Penelope is doing better I believe...her diabetes was out of whack after the move and after working with her, her meds and her meals...I do believe she is nearly back to normal. She lost a lot of weight. She was a bit overweight anyway...but it isn't the best way for her to lose it. The diabetes basically causes her to starve if it isn't controlled. I am so so so happy to see her eating again. And she has a trim little kitty body...seems alot happier and she holds her tail high in the air. I have read vets say that is a sign of a happy cat!!!

(So to sum it up!) March is a good month...hopefully, it will become the best of the last year and 3 months. We need it and hopefully are good enough people to receive it!

There's a fire in them thare hills!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The mountains here have had some bad fires in the last week or so...so many acres burned...we are safe but everyone isn't. We are so hoping the recent rains we have and are having will help destroy the fires and release the firemen from their hard and dangerous work.

Doesn't look like much has been happening for the Murphy's lately. I looked at this and no new posts. I thought I would write something just to get people to read it! :)

Jeff and I are still looking for jobs...the search is very disheartening. If anyone knows of a job in an office or something like it...please let us know. We are willing to be in Virginia or Indiana...another 6 months and we will move anywhere...this is getting ridiculous. I will be retirement age before we can find a job if the economy keeps this up...and we won't have the money to drive to and from work, or to an interview or pay for the upkeep of the car!!! UGH.

We are in so much better health than when we moved to Virginia...Jeff and I both got sick during the move and it was something!!!! We were sick for close to 3 months...Finally it seems we are getting over it...now we need to strengthen ourselves against anything else!!!

YAHOO...BYU is doing quite well in Basketball. Had to mention that because it is our Al ma mater...did I spell that right??

I have to make a shout out to our friend Robin. She is a GREAT friend. We sure love you Robin. You are a sweetie. We missed seeing you at the holidays. Wasn't quite the same without you!

It is 2am...guess I should go to bed and look up in the dark at the ceiling. Good night moon...:)

INDIANA WANTS ME...

Lord we would love to go back there....

Fort Wayne downtown...ooh...missin' it.

We want to come home. We need jobs...anyone anywhere anytime...if you know of any jobs in the Fort Wayne area...even part time...Jeff and I could make it on two part time jobs...we need to just come home...we miss everyone, everything and need to be back with the part of the world we know and love.

Thanks.

I know, we are brain dead...but we love our Indiana...it is home...fond memories...and it feels right.

Virginia is for lovers...we love it here...it is a wonderful place to visit...we will miss our family here sooo much...to much happened at once for us to be able to settle here, I guess...hopefully, by April...unless a miracle or two happens here and we become wealthy by then!!! :) Hey, Miracles happen! :)