Whole lot of a little bit

Whew!! We got the first week of back to school behind us, all the school supplies bought and we're getting the routine down..I think.

Now that Josh is in high school, we stirring around here at oh about 5:20 in the morning. He has to be at school and in his first class by 7:20AM. They start early around here. Here they alternate days, they have "A" days and "B" days. A days he has Algebra, English and World Geography. B days he has Biology, Keyboarding and Computer Graphics. And each day he closes out with 3.5 hours of football. He doesn't have time to make time. But, don't get me wrong..he's loving it thus far. Ask me in two weeks and I'll let you know if he's changed his mind-ha!

Jacob is in his last year of middle school, so it's pretty much the same. Poor thing, he is so ready for a new environment. But, he is excited to be in the mix of all his school friends, again.

So, how many of you are keeping up with this young lady that was kidnapped at 11? It is HEARTBREAKING.....and I can't even fathom what her parents are going through. And, her own daughters....it's just sad!

My mom called me last night to tell me that my grandmother is in the beginning stages of Dementia. That's a whole "nother" post for later. Please pray for my grandmother and my mother as she journey's down this path. Thankfully, my mom has siblings that help & support one another.

Let's see....what else...I have so much to say....but since it's 1:30 in the morning, I'll stop here.


Have a great weekend~~

Just another day in this HOT HOT heat

Today, it's oh about 108 degrees...it may even be hotter....so what a good day to stay inside and watch movies.

This was a good movie...


Also, we watched The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.

Ok, off to get in the pool.

Giving up on a new look

Well, I'm still on a waiting list to get a blog-makeover. After all said and done it's going to be $85.00. I just can't do it! For $85.00--I can get new bedding and the new lamps that I want from Hobby Lobby....so for now, I'll keep what I have. Sorry, to those of you in the blogging makeover business---I just can't do it.

Comfort Food

What is your favorite comfort food?

Today, the boys' went to spend the evening with their grandmother and will return tomorrow. So, that left me thinking....should hubby & I sneak away for a dinner date or what?? So, as I started to think....about what and where we could go...I came up with an awesome idea...comfort food.

I started thinking..hmmmm chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and rolls with tons of butter....but then I reeally started thinking...big ol pot of pinto beans, fried potatoes and some sweet cornbread.....




well guess what won??? We had dinner at home and oh how I enjoyed it. It's not very often that we get to have this for a meal as the boy's just don't understand how anyone could make a meal out of beans & cornbread.

So, I'm interested in hearing what is your favorite comfort food.

You

The rain is coming down pretty hard, it's early, and I'm so enjoying reading your blogs all in the quiet.

I just wanted to give a shout out that I'm praying for a lot of you.....I read about your hurts, your joys, your physical pain, your frustration, your anger, your hopelessness, your triumphs, anxiety and oh how the list goes on.

You give me hope in return, you give me assurance, I cry with you, I laugh with you, and I'm reminded why I come here.

If you have a special prayer request that you would like for me to pray with you, just leave me a note or email..and I will be happy to. It's a must that we have a peaceful heart about EVERYTHING we decide & choose to do.

Blessings to you, to all of you,

Is there anyone out there that reads or listens to Larry Huch? He's a pastor of a church here in Dallas. I'm listening to the series First Fruits. Very interesting! I'm reading a lot about Shabbat, which I find interesting...if you know anything about this...let me know..I would love to hear your perspective.

Do you have the full armor on?

HELMET OF SALVATION



Hebrews 4:16 NLT. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious GOD. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it.

BREASTPLATE OF SALVATION

James 2:24 NLT. So you see, we are made right with GOD by what we do, not by faith alone.

BELT OF TRUTH

Psalms 25:5 NLT. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the GOD who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.

Make sure you're prepared with the armor of God at all times.

As I've said in my previous posts', we've been attending a spiritual warfare bible study for about 8 weeks now. No book was bought, only the Bible, pen and paper were needed. Each Thursday was broken down into a certain topic. This Thursday, it will be about "spiritual house cleaning".
This bible study has surfaced some buried negativity and so much other stuff that I did not ever want to see again or talk about. I've been praying for spiritual cleansing and boy has God had a number with me. I didn't even realize I had this much "junk" within me. Carrying this around with me, I realize I've missed so many blessings God had for me and well it hurts. I cannot think of any better word to describe the pain of disappointing my father. But, I know that my father is proud of me that I'm finally understanding....I'm so glad he never gave up on me. It's still a struggle everyday and I realize that Satan is ready to take a stab at me...but with my armor on and ready, he'll have to go through God first.

I thank God everyday for a new day..another day to thank him for ALL that HE has given me & will give me and that at the age of 38, I'm finally realizing that He put me here for a purpose and now I need to find that purpose and walk in that purpose.

Praising Him and holding on to Him like never before~~