Yes, I realize I have been missing and that a few of you have brought to my attention that I have not blogged of late. Okay, in all fairness, I did two entries on Thursday which means I really only missed three.... Right? I like my sense of justification - though we all know what highway is paved with good intentions...

So, where have I been you ask? Let's see, Friday was the last day of Spring Break for the kids and being the nice person I try to convince the kids that I am (LOL) I took them on a road trip to Estes Park and out for lunch.

Then Friday night, I couldn't possibly over look an opportunity to go out for dinner for our weekly pizza night at CiCi's in Greeley. By the time we got home(yada yada) I was too pooped to pop let alone blog!

That explains at least one of the days of MIA status. Then Saturday we set out to the Larimer County Boat and Fishing show at The Ranch (fairgrounds.) Following the show we went to dinner and then went and walked around several stores to burn off the dinner... All to be culminated with Culvers frozen custard sundaes. Perhaps I would have had a bit more energy to blog late in the evening had I not over indulged the appetite.... Bad, Bad, Bad I tell you, yes, I was so bad! But it was sooo good!

There you have the account for two of the days.

I was sure we were staying home Sunday as Ron was pretty well exhausted and has been up and down in fighting off the creep and crud that has been going around for the past several months. However, lo and behold he asked if we were game to go out to I-76 Speedway to take in an afternoon of free hot-laps. Hot laps for those of you less than savvy race fans is when the track opens up and allows the racers to come out and run their cars on the track to set them up for racing which is only two weeks away at that particular track. There is no official racing though some of them seem to forget there is nothing at stake as they practice sometimes as hard as they race.

We stopped on the way out to buy a couple of Colorado State Park annual passes at Jackson State Park and Lake so we have the summer rec season well under way.

We stopped at Murdock’s in Ft. Lupton and found some great bargains. Afterwards we made our way to the local Arby's for a quick dinner before heading home. It was getting late and the kids were going back to school on Monday.

Monday morning we went to a free consultation at a spine center that has some new equipment and process to help with previous back problems and such. Then it was off to the doctor to see about this high blood pressure issue that is simply refusing to go away on its own. I have to admit, I don't do doctors offices very well, but sometimes one has to do what they have to do. I begrudgingly realized they were not likely to allow me to start this other program unless I had the other issues addressed prior to starting. It's done now! I'm thinking positive that the medication will kick in and it will come down to where it should be. Once the other program kicks in, who knows maybe I'll even lose some much needed weight???? That's a thought! LOL

Monday night found us sitting around our dining room table with the local sheriff's deputies discussing the value of honesty and giving up old ways with one of the boys which kept us from church once more. Hopefully it will have some impact, but thus far, it's questionable at best. Fortunately, this time it was limited to an incident within the house and not at a retail outlet as was the case in December.

Hopefully this offers some small token of my sincere regret that I have failed to check in for such a time now.

Now that I have bored you with the trivial details of the past several days...No, we have not received word on the house -as the loan officer was on vacation for over a week. I'm thinking it simply doesn't look too promising at this point in time. Why with all the foreclosures and such, things are pretty tight and what we were proposing may have just been a little over the top. We are going to pursue a few different options and keep working on it and keeping our eyes open on other properties as well. The way I see it, if this door closes it was God's way of saying there may have been something wrong with the house or that he has a better plan still in the wings for us. I'm okay with it, but trust me.... If it works out I will still be more than happy to start packing to move there. I'm just going with God's lead on this one and trusting the process!

I'm visualizing a deal coming in at any time on the movie script I have with WL Literacy Agency that is being marketed to producers as I write and you read! I'm trying to break the habit of doubt that tends to automatically cloud my mind. Slowly but surely I believe I am breaking free of these old habits, but this in itself is a process!

And the book - will, we know it is in printing now and should be available to be ordered soon! I believe they said my comp copy should be here in a 4 to 6 weeks. That means 3 to 5 now.

I have to get my bum busy and get my next projects going and under way. I am also considering doing a script write for the book that is being released. If I get it done, I can send it in to see if it is accepted for marketing as well. That would be great fun! A book that becomes a movie too boot! Woo Hoo! Thinking big now!

Okay, once again it's getting late and I can't tell you why, but I'm working on limited energy lately... After an evening of playing with babies and working with the boys and the horses I need to shower and hit the hay for a nights rest!

I promise to attempt to get back on schedule the next few days!

In the mean time, Good Night and God Bless to one and all!

Here is the information from the back of the book:

www.PublishAmerica.com
A Love Beyond Time Sherry Lynn Lipari
This is a story of a love that transcends time. It is a journey
that only divine providence can foretell in the twists and
turns of the characters’ lives. With each suspenseful event,
destiny fails to predict the next step in love’s journey. From the
beautiful Yellowstone region to the dramatic landscape of the
Atlantic shoreline, the love of a lifetime culminates with an
unforeseen conclusion. A Love Beyond Time reacquaints us with the
unrealistic expectations of one’s youth and transports us through
time to the unrealized dreams and realities of what could have
been.

Sherry Lynn Lipari and her husband of
twenty-five years, Ron, reside in
northeastern Colorado, where they raise
horses. They have one biological son and
continue providing teen foster care. The
recipient of various awards, Sherry writes
with a style that shares her beliefs amidst
our Western heritage in a provocative yet
inspirational manner.

This is what you will see on the back cover of the book - along with a shot of me, the author.

The only difference from the time all this was composed to today is the years of marriage. It says married for 25 years, but in reality we are going on 28!

As I reported previously, I had a few little set backs in the editorial process involving those who were going to edit it amidst their already overwhelmed schedules. I appreciated their intentions no doubt, and the bottom line is simply stated, it's done now!

You may be asking yourselves, what exactly is this book about?

It's safe to say it is a fictionally based romance. Though, there are several personality traits of some of my boys from a few years back and perhaps a few of their ideas have crept into the words... It is still fictional for all intensive purposes.

It is a story that takes the reader on a journey of a life time. As I have personally experienced, life is full of unexpected detours and unknown by-ways. It is in the unpredicted turns along the way that life becomes surreal and unpredictable. Yet, it is in those same instances that we seem to be filled with the greatest intrigue and our lives take on new dimensions and directions.

So this story is unfolds as well. The fact remains that we are all inter-connected in some inexplicable manner rather we know it or not. In this journey the reader can and most commonly does find their own hearts and stories unfolding, leaving only to the imagination what could have been, would have been or maybe even should have been.

Many people wonder about that first committed relationship, the first major love in their lives. So it is with the characters in "A Love Beyond Time". As so many in this world find themselves, Lance and Katie as well are left to ponder the "what ifs" from their past.

Love at first sight, broken hearts at tender ages, all culminating in the journey of life following the after math of hasty choices.

Stay tuned for more commercials and sneak peeks into "A Love Beyond Time".

Okay, I have to admit... This has been a pretty good week, in as I have accomplished many of the things I would have set out to, the kids have been somewhat productive, and in a marginally good space over all.

Therefore all I can say is...."It's all good."

However, isn't it always so true, the happier you are, the smoother things go, the faster time gets away from you. Let things be going wrong, upside down and inside out and the time passes just about as slow as it possibly can!

So, tomorrow is Friday - is this to be the revision of last Friday's notice on "The Big House on the Hill"? I don't know.... I do know that I still have the picture posted on the desk above my computer monitor as a gentle reminder of positive thinking... Law of Attraction... The Secret as it is.... My my, why would I need such a reminder? lol

Yesterday was good in that we haltered the three babies - nearly yearlings now, but babies nonetheless to me. I had let it go far too long as a result of the two being from the mares we rescued last year and with the sheer consideration I had no ability to isolate them to work with them individually, then winter and short days, the time just got away from me. However, with a desperate need to have their hooves trimmed, I knew I had to get going on this little "big" project. So, after haltering, we got them wormed (a tube of medicated gel that removes any parasites from their system - much like worming a dog).

I did the walk by observation of the pregnant mares that I could and it's safe to say we have at least four mares bred and due to foal this summer. Actually, upon looking a the breeding dates, my old mare that I never dreamed would take could be due at any time from mid May to mid June, so it's coming up pretty fast. As with all things of God, the science in predictions is less than accurate most of the time.

I was finally able to submit my request for the publisher’s net website that comes with my publishing contract. I couldn't complete the request prior as it required a ISBN number for the book. Ah- Ha, it must be nearing completion for sure as I have that piece of information now too! Yes, still excited no doubt!

I want to do some advertising for the book, but my goodness advertising is costly! The publisher will do press releases and such, but it would be beneficial for me to increase the exposure on my own as well.

This is but one outlet to report such things and even though I have been pinging this blog and cross referencing it over to the other one, I know to date the exposure is limited at best. However, it has been very good for me and has also connected me more closely to several friends and family members. This is worth it in itself.

So, any great ideas for promoting will be greatly appreciated... Please send me your thoughts and ideas!

About today, I had promised the boys a trip away from the house after they completed their basic chores but they kept working and then Chad went to start moving piles of manure to the pasture while they were hard at work. I surely wasn’t going to stop progress in that area! So, instead we stopped at Kersey Pizza for ice cream cones while my Mom got her hair done up the street.

Since they did do quite a bit today, we're going to take our drive tomorrow instead. Again, "it's all good". Maybe we'll drive to Estes Park and drive around to find the Elk... We'll have to see where the day takes us, but I'm sure no matter where we go we'll enjoy our day.

Today's blog apparently has no major message in it, perhaps not so inspiring... But then again, a good day should be inspirational in itself.

I am going to add another post to this one with some lead ins to my book... So keep reading!

Otherwise, good night, sweet dreams and may God bless you and keep you until we meet again here tomorrow.

Love to all!

Tuesday was all encompassing for me! I actually got the preview of my book cover and it was everything I could have hoped for!

However, with two trips to town and life as it is over spring break with the kids all home, I found myself without an entry here on my blog for the day.

But I'm back!

I can only attempt to explain the thrill of opening the PDF file with the cover preview yesterday! What an incredible accomplishment finally realizing the process is so near being complete! It's so incredibly exciting! I have been writing my whole life and to see my book title and name in actual print on the cover of a book is a reality check that ranks right up there with the biggies in my life.

I'm humbled and yet encouraged at the same time! I have so many projects in the works and the consideration of transforming this into a movie script for the purpose of submitting to my movie literacy agent is now looming large in my mind. I suppose God will guide my next steps and projects.

I was thinking about Monday's night blog and considering how fortunate and blessed I've been in so many ways with so many different children in my life. Not from infancy - but still in my life. Sharell and I have often discussed that she was always meant to be my daughter but the way it was meant to work out apparently didn't accommodate God's delivery date for her into the world at a time I was accommodating such matters. LOL Therefore, he had to go about it the long way around. She is such a blessing to me and I love her so much as well. And much the same as I have had to let go and trust God with Chad's life... So it is that I have often prayed and asked God to see to this precious one and her own as well.

Not just Chad and Sharell however. I have often considered how difficult it would be or will be to get that call someday as it pertains to one of those life’s that lived with us, touched our lives and took a piece of our hearts with them. I hope and pray for only good news, success stories and the reflected love as is the case with Sharell, Drew, Gray and a few others. But on the other hand, I can't help but consider how my heart will ache if I should ever get the sad, sad news of any of my kids demise.

Yet, the love that I have received from so many of these youth over the years is precious. I suppose that this is an appropriate time to say these things and remind myself as well as any reading here that it hasn't all been up hill. I was there when Sharell gave birth to her third son - Josh... I was there when not one but many of those kiddo's crossed the platform to receive their high school diplomas... I was there when Kenny told me the day he showed our Palomino at the Colorado State Fair and had a blue ribbon that it was the best day of his entire life.... I was there when Drew was knocked senseless riding a bull at a jr rodeo... I was there through football games, proms, homecomings, first dates, proposals, prayers, tears and laughter. I was there when we were teaching William how to dance in my grandfathers assisted living apartment living room.... I was there.... There are so many memories and so many smiles! There are so many kids, so many names, so many lives... And I was there, guiding, caring and loving each and every one of them in a way that many don't believe is possible. But I know! I know, because I was there!

So, when I lay my head down to call it a night in a short while from now, I believe instead of asking God "Why me?" as I have been known to do with some of the difficulties that we have faced in the past few years...I will instead simply say "Thank you for allowing it to be me!" I wonder who I'd be and where I'd be today had I not been on the very journey that has led step by step to right where I am at this very second. Would I be taking life and love for granted? Would I even understand what love is as I do now? I don't know, but I do know, I am thankful and I love my kids. Not just Chad though there will always be a special bond with the child of my womb. Not just Sharell because we both agree she was meant to be mine from the start gate in Heavens plan... No, not just one or two....But all of them in one way or another. And those who were absolutely unlovable who didn't even make it here; I still loved enough to pray for them and their futures.

Again I say.... Thank you Lord!

As for "The Big House on the Hill"... Still waiting. The good news is that there are no "Under Contract" signs on the listing as of yet... It will only be good news if the contract is ours! LOL
But whatever tomorrow brings is in God's hands and I will trust the process as I know beyond a doubt, he is in it!
I tend to think that anything that God is in, he's in to win! With him as our coach, captain, director and over seer, how could we go wrong?

And as for the book... It will be available through traditional book sources - Barnes and Noble among many other outlets by the title name "A Love Beyond Time" By no other than me Sherry Lynn Lipari... Boy does that sound new and different! Again, I say "Thank you Lord!"

Have a great night and I'll hopefully be back tomorrow!

Love to all!
Sher-Bear

Mondays come with a mixed bag of emotions. From whatever is lingering in the aftermath of the weekend, to the sheer fact that when school is in session, there is a repreive if the kids are all in school. And then there is always church on Monday night at our seemingly famous Kersey Cowboy Church.

Tonight was a great service and one I truly enjoyed, but I generally do. I find them edifying to the spirit and some nights the Holy Spirit is moving so strong! It was that way a few weeks ago, regardless of the numbers of people present, the spirit was moving. Tonight was good as well.

However, in the after math of a new constitution being drafted there were some stumbling blocks brought to my attention. Of course, I have never been one to table my thoughts for another day or move on without at least addressing my questions, concerns or interests.

I share this not to necessarily bring to light the stumbling blocks, not that this would be a problem, but rather it's just too long to get into right now. Maybe on another day.... But to address the ease and comfort in which we as members can address our thoughts, concerns and interests.

The conversation was enlightening, though at first I was struggling, even with the initial answer. Not that I disagreed with what the Bible said, but that in it all I felt there was some level of contradiction. Perhaps I didn't really grasp the depth of why I was struggling as I couldn't nor did I desire to argue what the Bible says. I have read the verse that was in question.

However, through the on going communication I was able to finally voice what it was that was tripping me up in the whole matter and come to some absolution or better stated, resolution of the matter; if for no other reason than my own questions.

Interestingly enough the question in check does not apply to me personally, it couldn't apply. However, that hardly leaves me worthy... I personally don't see any of us as worthy outside of the blood and grace of God.

Nonetheless, the comfort in the dialog was the dialog itself. It is refreshing to be able to discuss and discuss again until there is some deeper level of understanding.

The conversation went beyond this with consideration to what Abraham was forced to face in the consideration of sacraficing his son. Of course, for any of us who know the story, know that God spared him from having to follow through with this act of faith at the last possible moment.

I questioned this in our on going conversation tonight. I couldn't do this at any level, it would be far easier to sacrafice myself thna my son or any loved ones.

I can accept that God granted my son to me and that this blessing was his to give and his to take. Truth be knonwn, I fought it for so long before I finally had to give it up and tell God that no matter what I was thankful for the gift of my son no matter how long I had him or not.

I of course, pryaed and still do that he spares and blesses my son's on-going life and that I will never have to let him go home to God before I myself go home. But in any event, it's out of my hands... Just as my own numbered days are beyond my own decisions.

I have always presumed that the reason Abraham being given such an incredible request was for the creation of scripture to be an example. I believe this example was set forth to demonstrate such strong faith in this man of God, that a message would be derived from it even thousands of years later.

It worked! Yet, it made me wonder why he would put Abraham through such an ordeal. Pastor Shorty brought up a good point when I said I couldn't have done this. He pointed out that God knew Abraham's heart and he knows mine. God would not ask it from someone who could not fulfill the purpose of the message.

I consider his strong faith and I am in awe of the example that Abraham set in motion for even the likes of our generation! What a huge message this is, even for me following a Monday night church service in a barn on a dark county road outside of Kersey Colorado.

I am humbled as always, once more....

I know that the entries of late have been more Biblically inclined than just life in general.... I never intended for this to be a place to preach and teach, but rather had only hoped to inspire.

However, with that much stated, how could it not be tilted in this direction with the fact that I live my life based on his word, presence, blessings, salvation, grace, mercy and love... Without it, I have no life, I have no words, I have no inspiration!

I hope that the reality of how my God walks me through each day, each step of the journey is the way to inspiration in itself; the only way that I would ever have it...

Therefore, I recognize it is only natural that I would find it necessary to share his promises and his love through my words of encouragement and/or sharing my own personal experiences, doubts, questions, struggles and blessings beyond belief!

I hope you are all blessed tonight, as I am! Sleep well and I'll be back tomorrow!

Love to all!