Happy New Year

I posted this on my FB

Yet another year about to slip away, oh where does the time go? So many great life moments will happen this year....kids will graduate, some will get the jobs they've been praying for and most of all families will reunite. My wish for all of you is to HOPE, BELIEVE and keep your FAITH alive for 2011.

Merry Christmas

There is nothing like seeing Joy in a child's heart..this little girl loved handing out the gifts and kept going back to the tree to find more.


We're so thankful for the family and friends we've been blessed with.

Part 2: I'm so blessed

....While in isle 10 at Kroger, my BFF called me to say that her son was is in the hospital and awaiting surgery from a kidney stone blockage. This has been a week long ordeal and I could hear the stress and exhaustion in her voice. I stopped dead in my tracks and opened my heart. Lord, use me, to help this family. She proceeded to tell me how she had to push back her clients (she's a hair stylist) a few days so that she could be with her son. I could hear the concern and the discouragement telling me she had to find a way to get back to work before Christmas because that was how she was going to be able to get Christmas for her children. I'm thinking Christmas is only a few days away.....so again, I ask my Father, how can I help her? My family is healthy, my family has food to eat, my family will be together..Lord, I'm fine...my family will be fine.....Father, keep my eyes turned toward your compassion and love. Like you said Father, Love One Another and that I shall.

What we're doing for Christmas

With Christmas right around the corner, we still haven't put up our tree and probably won't. We had a few decorations out but they've already been put up. In fact, I volunteered to work Christmas day for a co-worker who has a 3 & 5 year old. With my kids in their teens, I figured I was blessed and still am so what the heck....I will cook breakfast Christmas day and the head to work and husband will take kids to the movies. We are doing Christmas with in-laws Friday night and then with my parents Sunday. Everything will work out just perfect.

So.......until next time.....Merry Christmas y'all.

I'm still looking for the perfect blog makeover----one day I will suprise you. It's almost Christmas and no decorations have been put up. I'm slacking, I'm reallly slacking. I'm loving your blogs though....I read a lot of them..some I may comment, but most I don't. I'm hoping Santa brings me a new camera so I can start posting pictures for keepsake. Well.....life is super busy at our home, with two teenage boys, I'm telling you, there is NEVER a dull moment. Neverrrrrrrrrr-ha!

I hope to be back real soon.

Happy Birthday

.....to you!

Such an adorable little girl!

I've been following this blog for some time now.....and this little young lady is such a doll! I noticed the blog button so I thought I would share.

I'm almost there

It seems we are ALL loving this Fall weather, aren't we? Football, cooler temps, pumpkins, Fall decor and those flavored coffees and teas. GRAND!

I'm on a waiting list for a blog make over and am sooo happy. I've got my long awaited camera on my Christmas wish list and ready to get this blog rolling. HA!

I've read soooo many awesome blogs lately and have found some wonderful people, that are such sweet children of God.

Speaking of football games today, there are quite a few in the Dallas area today.

Baylor VS Tech
Smu VS Tulsa
and..........the one I'll be watching... Texas A&M VS The Razorbacks.

Go Razorbacks...................( I keep telling my oldest son, he is my future Razorback. We'll see!)

I hate when this happens

I guess it's all a part of football. I-N-J-U-R-I-E-S



Was sad that one of the players from the opposing team had to be carried off in an ambulance. UGH! We eventually found out what happened--he broke his leg. But, I'm so proud at the way BOTH teams clapped and cheered him off the field. I like to see good sportsmanship.

On another note, I'm on the prowl for a blog makeover. I have serious issues with mine right now. SO, I'm browsing....

Have a great Friday~~

Fall & reading

My favorite time of the year is on the horizon, well almost. Hopefully, only a couple more weeks of high 90's.

Looking forward to seeing lots of this


and this...


I'm reading this book and recommend it no matter what the age of your child or children.

So Long, Friend.

Jamie,

You will be missed, my friend. You were such a joy to be around..always making someone laugh. You were very sincere and we will all miss you.

Love,
Jennifer

Me & Mr. Keebler

Not sure what got into me at the store...but they all looked good.

Cancer SUCKS!

Summer is moving right along, isn't it? Heat & all!

My friend from high school, Jamie, was diagnosed in 1997 with Hodgkin's Lymphoma which he beat but now has "B-Cell"cancer. It is sooo heartbreaking to see someone you love so much go through this daily "beating" of pure hell.




This young man is so strong and full of high positive energy that just draws you in. He is determined to beat this and pick up his life where he left off.

Will you please say a prayer for this wonderful person, who loves his God so much?

Thank you~~

Happy Birthday Jacob

Today you turn 14 and I'm forever grateful that you are my son. You keep us on our toes for sure and you never cease to amaze us. We love you!

The unknown

I am not liking the idea of having to search for another job. UGH! I find myself tossing and turning waking up every hour on the hour...and I have to remember....give this to my Father. Some days I wake up thankful that I have a job for now, then I remember, oh yeah, not for long. Lately, I find myself searching for other positions within the company. Some in the same state and others in different states. I can't imagine packing up and moving my family of four for a job..but people do it every day.
Then I think, perhaps I will look outside my company but then I am back to right where I started..because I enjoy where I work. I enjoy the people. I enjoy the location and I enjoy the known. I don't want to start over at 39.....I fee like I'm settled.
So....this is what I started thinking.....as my walk gets deeper and closer to the Lord, I feel like I am being tested..you know..with my faith. My goal for 2009 was to get closer to my Father, read more of my BIBLE, and search and dig for answers to all the questions I've asked and wonder'd about all these years. Yes, I do feel closer to HIM than ever before. And, I also feel that my learning has gone to another level, if that makes any sense. (HE has been so gentle with me baby stepping) You know the saying "leap of faith".

My God already knows my wants and desires and best of all, HE knows my needs. So, during this time of preparing for another direction in my life, I will stay behind my guide as He is my compass & navigator and will get me to my next destination.

Pentecost Sunday

I realize that this is a long post, but please read it all...God IS SO GOOD to us!


What is Pentecost Sunday?


"Pentecost Sunday is a commemoration and celebration of the receiving of the Holy Spirit by the early church. John the Baptist prophesied of the first Pentecost where Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire (Matthew 3:11). Jesus confirmed this prophesy with the promise of the Holy Spirit to the disciples in John 14:26. He showed Himself to these men after His death on the cross and His Resurrection, giving convincing proofs that He was alive. Jesus told the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the Father’s gift of the Holy Spirit, from whom they would receive power to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:3-8). After Jesus’ ascension to heaven, the men returned to Jerusalem and joined together in prayer in an upper room. On the Day of Pentecost, just as promised, a violent wind filled the house and tongues of fire came to rest on each of them and all were filled with the Holy Spirit. They were given the power of communication which Peter used to begin the ministry for which Jesus had prepared him. After the coming of the Holy Spirit, the disciples did not stay in the room basking in God’s glory but burst out to tell the world. This was the beginning of the Church as we know it.

Today, in many Christian churches, Pentecost Sunday is celebrated to recognize the gift of the Holy Spirit, realizing that God’s very life, breath and energy lives in believers. During this service, John 20:19-23 may be the core of the message about our risen Savior supernaturally appearing to the fear-laden disciples. Their fear gave way to joy when the Lord showed them His hands and side. He assured them peace and repeated the command given in Matthew 28:19-20 saying; “as the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” Then He breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit (John 20:21-23).

The celebration of Pentecost Sunday reminds us of the reality that we are all have the unifying Spirit that was poured out upon the first century church in Acts 2:1-4. It is a reminder that we are co-heirs with Christ, to suffer with Him that we may also be glorified with Him; that the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7); that we are all baptized by one Spirit into one body (1 Corinthians 12:13); and that the Spirit which raised Jesus from the dead lives inside believers (Romans 8:9-11). This gift of the Holy Spirit that was promised and given to all believers on the first Pentecost is promised for you and your children and for all who are far off whom the Lord our God will call (Acts 2:39)."

Who is ready for Summer?

I can't believe May is more than 1/2 way over. Soooo many birthdays, including my mom's. I was just thinking the other day....my mom's is 5-13, my dad's is 7-13 my daughter's is 10-13...and guess what..I was due 2-13 but arrived 2-18-ha! Is that cool or what? I've been learning that having a blog means that you are opening you and your family to e.v.e.r.y.o.n.e. Some blogs that I've been following have had to go private. Is that sad or what? Anyway, enough on that.

We're making plans for a beach trip in late July. Both boy's are going to Summer school so that later on in their high school life, their schedule will be somewhat lighter than average. Can you believe that---two teenage boy's wanting to go to Summer school??? I better make sure they are both feeling well-ha! I never I mean NEVER wanted to spend my Summer at school--of all places. Geesh!

Well, just needed to vent a bit. Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

A must read ...so I've read.

I haven't been up to blogging lately....although, I'm still reading others like crazy! I've discovered some new ones that now are bookmarked, for sure.

I've been reading a lot on following God's Will. Boy, this is not easy!

It seems like we always want to try "our plan" first. As of yet, "my plan" still has not worked....so I'm turning direction here and now praying that I do nothing short of His plan.

Which leads me to this book:



I think you can still order it on Amazon.com for less than $11.00.

Hope you all have a GREAT weekend!

What can I say?? It's Monday

This sums up our Monday evening

Working for one of the biggest telecommunications company...if not the biggest.....has announced that it will be closing our division down in 2012...don't know when...just sometime that year. So...how do I prepare......do I just continue on normal day to day......do I start to focus on paying off some things......do I start looking for another job...so many decisions and so much thinking.....my head is about to burst. Maybe I will be surplused, maybe I will transferred within....maybe I will be transferred to a different state.....again...so much to think about. Why can't I just stay in my comfort zone?

Most people my age and where I'm at in my career dont' like change. It takes us out of our comfort zone, it takes the knowing out of the day to day....but most important of all, it makes me lean on my Father..which is what he wants. Which is what I want. I trust you, I trust that you will stand with me during this time, I trust you will guide me in the next direction of my life...I.trust.you.

I've been HACKED

Of all the years I've had a computer, my privacy has NEVER been invaded.

Well, congratulations to me...it has happened.

My desktop crashed with some major viruses the other day. I was able to backup a lot of my pictures and documents...however...my bank called me this morning to alert me of an attempted purchase in Illinois at a Gamestop yesterday...$435 purchase...Whoa..so I'm now having to cancel my bank accounts. I'm also wondering if my blog was invaded because I've gotten some weird emails and comments that I've never gotten before. Hmmmm....

So, back to my laptop for now..while hubby builds me my "super duper" computer..lol!

So, if you get any comments that sound strange, they probably aren't from me.


Ugh.....

Just another Manic Monday

I'm such an 80's girl.......Love it!

The kids are on spring break....nothing big planned. I'm at work all week (thankfully). The weather is wonderful here and for now, all is well.

Thanks you for all of your well wishes & prayers for Jacob. He is a handful now....hoping it's just being 13 that has sent him on a whirlwind.

He's loved and he knows it! He is spending some time with his grandmother for a few days.


have a great week....

Oh how I love this boy

I can definitely say that we've reached the teen-age years with this one!

At 13, this amazing child has so much energy and all of a sudden realized "he knows it all". "We now no longer know what's best for him."

Also with new found realization, he is now not sure about his "spiritual life".



I've always been in real fine tune with Jacob, he's just always had a special light about him. It hurts to listen to him talk about how God doesn't care about him, God doesn't love him, and God no longer answers his prayers. I want to yell out...yes he does....YES HE DOES! We've noticed that Jacob is losing respect over EVERYONE. We are talking about my baby, who would kneel with a friend and tell him "everything will be ok". Were talking about my baby who found a dying bird, brought it inside and prayed over it and was heartbroken for days when it didn't survive.

We've deleted all of his choice of music on his Ipod. We have yet to take aways his only passion for the time being and that his is skateboard. He no longer cares about school or his teachers and thinks everyone is out to get him We've talked to his teachers & counselors. They don't know what is happening to Jacob....and neither do we. But, what I won't allow his Satan to steal my child from me and his joy.

If you find time, will you please say a prayer and ask God to lift this child up to Him?

(Making phone calls to find the BEST professional and spiritual help I can find)


Thank you and God Bless you,

Meet my niece..Carissa

Remember "where is Thumbkin"? every finger was "thumbkin"

Our newest family member

I'd like to introduce you to Clare. This is the sweet dog that we will be adopting.

Clare has a story, but I'll spare you the details, because surely you'd be looking for a kleenex. We're hoping to provide her with a happy home filled with lots of love & kisses. Right now, she is staying with her foster mom who will take care of here until she's healthy enough to join our family.

Tomorrow, Clare will start her heartworm treamtent which will take 4-6 weeks, after that she'll need to get spayed and then need some dental work.

We got to visit her yesterday and we just fell in love with her. I was so excited to meet her that I forgot to take pictures. We are getting her through the same place we got Oscar, Animal Allies of Texas. So, I'll leave you with some sweet pictures of little Clare-bear.

Another reminder

That cancer does NOT discriminate.



Please pray for COMFORT, HEALING and JOY for Lisa and her family.

I ran across this blog and just want to ask that you please join the many that are praying for this young mother. You can go here to read more about her sweet family.

January 21, 1995

Remebering your BIRTHday. I was so excited at the anticipation of finally getting to meet you. Your father and I were so excited yet so nervous. You never cease to amaze us. We love you and hope that today you have a great day.

Happy Birthday, Josh!

Pray for Haiti

We are all hearing the terrible stories coming out of Haiti. With our prayer, God will hear our cries for mercy.

First Day of the First Month--2010

Happy New Year everyone! I'm so thankful HE has allowed me to see the first day of a brand new year. Pondering over the last 12 months, I did pretty good in keeping my "resolutions" for 2009.

My walk with my Lord & Savior has been the utmost important thing of all and I've grown soooo much closer to him~~thank you Father!

We were all pretty healthy in 2009 and thankfully Joe and I both still have our jobs despite the "recession" (Is that what they are still calling it?)

I've added some new friends in my life and I'm thankful for that~~

So, welcome 2010 and I'm looking forward to seeing what you bring me this year.

Blessings to all of you,