It has been 9 months since giving birth to my beautiful baby boy. What a wonderful journey!
It is such a wonderful journey to be on right now. I am enjoying every minute that I have to spend with my son, Chase. I love to see each new accomplished milestone. I love to hear him giggle when we play together. I love to see how much he enjoys his baths. I love everything about him. He has such a brilliant and cheerful smile. It would melt anyones heart. People stop me all the time just to talk to Chase. He is truly a people's magnet. I think he has only cried ONCE when someone talked to him. BUT, the person WAS VERY VERY TALL and had such a deep voice. I think it scared him. Chase seems to be full of joy. His daycare teachers say that Chase is the best baby. He hardly ever cries or fusses at the daycare and they say he plays himself hard. I love to hear special things about my baby from others. It is so wonderful.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
40th Wedding Anniversary Party
40th Wedding Anniversary Party...
It was a perfect night. The tables were clothed in white, and light gray. Confetti littered the tables with light colored fresh flowers as center pieces. Balloons littered the ceiling with long hanging strings. A big heart of balloons with a special banner hung on the wall. All our special family came to honor my parents for their 40th wedding anniversary.
There was a table in the kitchen lined with smoked Turkey, smoked Ham, fried chicken, dressing and giblet gravy. There was green bean casserole, corn, mashed potatoes, chicken rice broccli casserole, northern beans, salad, deviled eggs, pea salad and rolls. On the desert table, there were 2 pumkin pies, 2 cinnamon apple pies, 2 pecan pies, 2 cheesecakes, huge tub of banana pudding, bread pudding, an anniversary cake and orange sherbert punch. There were soft drinks and tea also. Everything was just wonderful.
We had all arrived at the First Baptist Activity Center, except for my parents. My mom was under the impression that it was just a Thanksgiving dinner. She was very surprised when she walked in and saw everyone. It felt wonderful to hug everyone and to see every one. We so enjoyed the wonderful fellowship. Ashley and Gwen sang a song from the Moldy Peaches. The kids played basket ball and dodge ball in the gym. My dad and uncle and brothers played pool in the game room and all the women stayed in the dining area and did what we do best...hackle...It was great. Chad and I had gotten my parents a movie ticket package.(2 movie tickets and a $25 dollar visa gift card.) BUT THE OTHER GIFTS!!! I was not expecting. They were great. I think they got dinner gift cards to Red Lobster, Outback and I am not sure where else. Someone else gave $200 dollars. I was surprised. What a blessed 40th anniversary.
Special thanks to my brother's girlfriend, Heather. I could not have done this without her. Also great and special thanks to Heather's mom, Paula. She provided all the beautiful flower center peices. SO SPECIAL. (I was blessed that she owns a flower shop!!) A very precious and special thanks goes out to my baby girl, Ashley. She created the video of mom and dad's life!!! What a talented girl. I am planning on uploading it to Facebook once I get the opportunity. We had a wonderful evening.
It was a perfect night. The tables were clothed in white, and light gray. Confetti littered the tables with light colored fresh flowers as center pieces. Balloons littered the ceiling with long hanging strings. A big heart of balloons with a special banner hung on the wall. All our special family came to honor my parents for their 40th wedding anniversary.
There was a table in the kitchen lined with smoked Turkey, smoked Ham, fried chicken, dressing and giblet gravy. There was green bean casserole, corn, mashed potatoes, chicken rice broccli casserole, northern beans, salad, deviled eggs, pea salad and rolls. On the desert table, there were 2 pumkin pies, 2 cinnamon apple pies, 2 pecan pies, 2 cheesecakes, huge tub of banana pudding, bread pudding, an anniversary cake and orange sherbert punch. There were soft drinks and tea also. Everything was just wonderful.
We had all arrived at the First Baptist Activity Center, except for my parents. My mom was under the impression that it was just a Thanksgiving dinner. She was very surprised when she walked in and saw everyone. It felt wonderful to hug everyone and to see every one. We so enjoyed the wonderful fellowship. Ashley and Gwen sang a song from the Moldy Peaches. The kids played basket ball and dodge ball in the gym. My dad and uncle and brothers played pool in the game room and all the women stayed in the dining area and did what we do best...hackle...It was great. Chad and I had gotten my parents a movie ticket package.(2 movie tickets and a $25 dollar visa gift card.) BUT THE OTHER GIFTS!!! I was not expecting. They were great. I think they got dinner gift cards to Red Lobster, Outback and I am not sure where else. Someone else gave $200 dollars. I was surprised. What a blessed 40th anniversary.
Special thanks to my brother's girlfriend, Heather. I could not have done this without her. Also great and special thanks to Heather's mom, Paula. She provided all the beautiful flower center peices. SO SPECIAL. (I was blessed that she owns a flower shop!!) A very precious and special thanks goes out to my baby girl, Ashley. She created the video of mom and dad's life!!! What a talented girl. I am planning on uploading it to Facebook once I get the opportunity. We had a wonderful evening.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Vision...
Sometimes, I wonder where my vision is. Have I lost sight of it? have I lost my goals and dreams? I don't think so. I guess as you get older, your vision and dreams change. What I want, I see in site. I can reach for it but it is slightly out of reach. I wished I wouldn't waiver so much!!
Lord help me!
Lord help me!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Change...
Change...
I see so many things changing around me. My kids are are growing up. Work has changed the familiar system I am use to working with. We are trying to sell our house and move. I'm not afraid of the change or fearful. I might be a little sad but I am also excited. I guess making change isn't bad but can be a little sad. Sometimes you want to hold on to things of familiarity but sometimes letting go is the better thing to do. Learning and growing has a way of making one's life richer. I am not talking about money but in knowlege, culture and living. I am ready to forge ahead and move beyond the familiar and become vulnerable to the new of what life has to bring. We never know if it is good or bad until we are there. The good thing about that is we can always change it if we don't like it. If we do, we will change in growth. I guess change occurs everyday. We just seem not to notice unless it is something that takes us out of our comfort zone. Change...
I see so many things changing around me. My kids are are growing up. Work has changed the familiar system I am use to working with. We are trying to sell our house and move. I'm not afraid of the change or fearful. I might be a little sad but I am also excited. I guess making change isn't bad but can be a little sad. Sometimes you want to hold on to things of familiarity but sometimes letting go is the better thing to do. Learning and growing has a way of making one's life richer. I am not talking about money but in knowlege, culture and living. I am ready to forge ahead and move beyond the familiar and become vulnerable to the new of what life has to bring. We never know if it is good or bad until we are there. The good thing about that is we can always change it if we don't like it. If we do, we will change in growth. I guess change occurs everyday. We just seem not to notice unless it is something that takes us out of our comfort zone. Change...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Zooday!!!.
Chad, Chase and I went to the zoo this past weekend. WE HAD A BLAST. Chase, I think, was most fascinated with the aquariums of fish. He did show interest in some of the animals like the Big Tortoise, and the Gibbon monkeies but his favorite was the fish. The next thing, Chad, I think enjoyed playing at the zoo park. Chad and I enjoyed a long nice walk. What a great day!
Chad, Chase and I went to the zoo this past weekend. WE HAD A BLAST. Chase, I think, was most fascinated with the aquariums of fish. He did show interest in some of the animals like the Big Tortoise, and the Gibbon monkeies but his favorite was the fish. The next thing, Chad, I think enjoyed playing at the zoo park. Chad and I enjoyed a long nice walk. What a great day!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Amazing Grace...
Amazing Grace…
We are doing a series at church on Grace. How sweet it is. We watched a clip from a movie that I really can’t tell you the name of. I can’t remember the name to be honest.
(The setting was back in the Medieval times)The clip showed a man who was imprisoned for stealing. I believe he was stealing because of the lack of food. After time served, he was released. Anyway the law was that the person had to wear a symbol that represented that he had been convicted. This symbol prevented him from being hired by anyone and from being able to buy shelter. This man found himself in the same position as before he had gone to prison. However, a priest and his wife took in this man. The man again, stole from the priest and his wife. He was caught shortly after leaving. The priest and the wife had no knowledge of the thievery. When the guards showed up at the priests home with the man and a sack full of stolen silver, the guard waited for the priest to verify that the items were his. Instead of saying yes, these were their items and had been stolen, the priest looked at the man and said, “Oh my, you forgot to take the candle stick holders. Wife, run in and retrieve the candle sticks holders.” The guard asked the priest to verify then that he had given the man the items to sell. And the priest said, “yes, I give this man these items to sell.” The guard unbound the man and let him go. The guards then left. The wife came with the candlestick holders. The priest placed them in the bag with the other stolen goods and told the man, “now you are changed”. The man asked why? The priest let him know that Grace had been imparted to him.
Even though this man did not deserve his freedom, grace was given to him. God is good. Even when we don’t deserve it, He grants us Grace daily. I thank God for his grace.
The man went on to be great. His life took a turn to where he was put in a position to grant Grace and help others. I pray that we can grant grace so freely to others that have hurt us or somehow wronged us. This is a hard thing to do. I know. I pray for the power and strength to give grace where it has been long denied.
We are doing a series at church on Grace. How sweet it is. We watched a clip from a movie that I really can’t tell you the name of. I can’t remember the name to be honest.
(The setting was back in the Medieval times)The clip showed a man who was imprisoned for stealing. I believe he was stealing because of the lack of food. After time served, he was released. Anyway the law was that the person had to wear a symbol that represented that he had been convicted. This symbol prevented him from being hired by anyone and from being able to buy shelter. This man found himself in the same position as before he had gone to prison. However, a priest and his wife took in this man. The man again, stole from the priest and his wife. He was caught shortly after leaving. The priest and the wife had no knowledge of the thievery. When the guards showed up at the priests home with the man and a sack full of stolen silver, the guard waited for the priest to verify that the items were his. Instead of saying yes, these were their items and had been stolen, the priest looked at the man and said, “Oh my, you forgot to take the candle stick holders. Wife, run in and retrieve the candle sticks holders.” The guard asked the priest to verify then that he had given the man the items to sell. And the priest said, “yes, I give this man these items to sell.” The guard unbound the man and let him go. The guards then left. The wife came with the candlestick holders. The priest placed them in the bag with the other stolen goods and told the man, “now you are changed”. The man asked why? The priest let him know that Grace had been imparted to him.
Even though this man did not deserve his freedom, grace was given to him. God is good. Even when we don’t deserve it, He grants us Grace daily. I thank God for his grace.
The man went on to be great. His life took a turn to where he was put in a position to grant Grace and help others. I pray that we can grant grace so freely to others that have hurt us or somehow wronged us. This is a hard thing to do. I know. I pray for the power and strength to give grace where it has been long denied.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Life cut Short...
Life cut Short...
There was a serious accident here this past week. Two young teenagers and and older couple hit head on. It seems that the teenagers were coming back from the local mall and lost control of the SUV they were driving crossing over the median and gaurdrails into on coming traffic on the highway. They struck an older couple. All four people involved were killed instantly. The wreckage was unbelievable. The vehicles were not recognizable as vehicles. My heart feels so broken for the parents of the two 17 year olds and for the family of the older couple. This is worth keeping the families in prayer. We never know when our time on earth is done. We have to tell others about Jesus.
There was a serious accident here this past week. Two young teenagers and and older couple hit head on. It seems that the teenagers were coming back from the local mall and lost control of the SUV they were driving crossing over the median and gaurdrails into on coming traffic on the highway. They struck an older couple. All four people involved were killed instantly. The wreckage was unbelievable. The vehicles were not recognizable as vehicles. My heart feels so broken for the parents of the two 17 year olds and for the family of the older couple. This is worth keeping the families in prayer. We never know when our time on earth is done. We have to tell others about Jesus.
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