Thank you to everyone that replied by either emailing me or by putting a comment on this blog about the appliances.  This issue has been a learning experience for me.  It was my way of giving myself a "confidence booster".  See it has always been a struggle for me to find my confidence in God. 

I've always tried finding things about me that I felt were good qualities.  Being that my self esteem (about my weight or my appearance) has always been low.  I felt like finding a person "on-my-side" when it came to the appliances...or thought:  "I wonder if I'm way off base with my color choice"? 

As it turns out the result of my "scientific study" was pretty interesting.  It seems like persons who had a more "country decorating sense" seemed to like the beige appliances.  More prominently, I found out that, (with the exception of 1 person that I know that is just a little bit older than...29 ; ) --Jeannie, and a couple of others that I don't have a clue how old they are) , most people that were in their ...young age of; "30's or 40's" went for the beige.  And people that were mostly in their "20's" prefered the black. 

Either way you look at it, my self esteem boost...should really come from God.  I should read more about God's love for me than want to get validated by people's opinions....(Though they are very appreciated)!  I felt after writing the entry, that I was being a little foolish in the whole color situation.  Don't get me wrong; as humans it is pretty "normal" to want acceptance for things that you feel are your good qualities.  Also, I believe I was being 'sane' enough to not put it all into perspective.  The color choice was never more important than the joy of having a home provided by God with working appliances.  However, it is never good to get caught up in the material things or details of life.  When there are much bigger and more important things in this life.

Not to make any excuse for my behaiviour, but I did kind of feel that perhaps things that were happening in my life were so 'out of sorts', that I felt like I needed the acceptance to make me feel 'sane'.  The bad part is that when I have an idea in my head, I can be way too passionate for my own good.

It's funny how God kept this concept coming back to me since the entry.  One of my friends  wrote in her blog (http://absolutelywrite-beckyjoiesplayground.blogspot.com/):  (speaking about God's words); 

..."He reminds us that we brought nothing into this world and we can take nothing out of it. Our happiness should not be based on our circumstances or on what we have or don't have."

--or along that same note... Our happiness should not be based on what color our appliances should or should not be or whether you've got a 'look' together.

It was then, that I realized what had been happening, and decided to do a 180.  I now felt that I needed to get on a different note.  I needed to begin to fill my head with good things; things of God, things that matter, such as praises to God.  Things that are eternal.  Like our purpose here on earth.  I fully believe that part of our purpose here on earth is to willingly praise God in all we do. 

Speaking of "different note", I fully endorse, (if you can) having Christian internet radio stations playing in the background of your computers while you work!  It really makes a difference in your day to listen to good things that praise God.  After all, that is why music was created...to praise God. 

Speaking of music ; )  I will soon be adding a button to my blog for Air1 radio.  Once I get it to work that is.  I emailed the lady at Air1 about it and she kindly responded --which I thought was awesome!  (This is more than I can say for a certain local christian radio station that (although is smaller than Air1) I will not mention the name of,  but they did not have the decency to respond to an e-mail once about 2 years ago)!  So I imagine soon you'll be able to link to it from my blog.  That way you can all enjoy listening to some awesome wholesome lyrics!

As far as the things that were happening in our lives lately that have been (as I mentioned earlier) 'out of sorts'?....Well, this is what God told me trough my friends at Air1 internet radio:  "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand."  Isaiah 41:10 --Thanks Sarah Outman!  Keep up the good Ministry (I don't believe in 'works' even if this is your 'job'!  She shows the true meaning of:  "...doing everything as onto The Lord..."

*****To all who are scratching your head and wondering:  no I'm not getting paid to endorse them....I am blessed by them and so I am simply sharing with all!****

Thanks for your prayers everyone!  God Bless,

L