A show of family solidarity...

So, when trying to think of my wierdest traits my recently written 16 random things comes to mind, which I will post some of here.>

1 I am a list maker- I make lots of lists: home improvement lists, grocery lists, goal lists, life to do lists...etc.
2 I also keep many journals, not written journals, but journals of plans. The main ones are home improvement plans and ideas, landscaping/ garden ideas, and crafty ideas with things i have made and would like to make.
3 I have terrible follow-through. Many lists have to be discarded due to an unspoken statute of limitations.
4 I feel clausterphobic when my house gets too cluttery, and i feel like my house is cluttery when i get in an "off" mood. (Your welcome Salvation Army)
7 I have about 16 versions of my and John's lifetime charted out, and tucked into various books. Each of those books was probably responsible for about half of the ideas in each plan, ex// Under the Tuscan Sun, Sylvia's Farm: the lournal of an improbable shepherd.
8 I have a strong drive to become self-sufficient, independent, go 'off the grid'.....but really like electricity (good luck dani)
9 I am a government minimalist, but really like strong local communities. (libraries, local activities and classes,)...not to mention good schools, plowed roads, police and firemen.
14 When i have too much time on my hands i tend to overanalyze everything and come up with a plentitude of theories on every aspect of life.
15 I think the "z" button on my computer is wearing out, which i find very ironic....

Warning.....Nelson, you are about to be topped!!!!

The other aspect I can recall is spiritual. Just for a taste, I was scared of ghosts until about 2 years ago (there's a history behind it), which has been largely solved through prayer. (PS- Bear has aspects of both John and my confessionals to deal with in his personality. ) I used to picture them hovering in the corners of rooms, putting thoughts into my head, etc. I used to say much more often "All evil be gone in the name of Jesus Christ." (But has proven to be very helpful on several occasions, many of which i just deleted because I just realize that I trumped John's odditiy a little too much) Now, I don't have to so much... Oh yeah, and I heard the voice of Jesus, or His angels on several occasions. It is always a strong, male voice. The message, whatever the message may be, is always so concise, sure, and sensible. (It only happens during prayer (interrupts the prayer...welcomely so), and has not happened lately) On one of my favorite occasions was when I was asking how I could help Him and he simply said "Just raise that boy!!!!" Simple, concise, beautiful.... (I was the mother of one at that point)
If you ever find yourself in creepy situations...just remember, God is greater the he who is in this world, and the power of the name of Jesus is not to be underestimated. I think that before I figured this out, I was just a little too fun to freak out. One time I ran and heard 'them' laughing and pointing...."ha ha, look at her go!!!" Once you build your confidence in God and are more confident in His protection, they get bored, because you're not fun anymore...thank goodness!
When all else fails, pray....and brain-prayers count! ...believe me, I know.

-Dani