Its Quiet Time

Hey Everyone! I apologize for not posting lately. Sometimes God allows things to go on in our lives that cause us to stop, listen & then just be quiet for a while. I'm going through one of those times. I usually have an opinion or something positive to say........but not lately. There have been a lot of tests during this holiday season & I feel that they are far from over. I have learned this holiday that perception is really amazing. God definitely made us ALL different!!!!!!!!!! (lol...maybe!) Things & people are not always what they seem to be! I would like to ask everyone to pray for me. I'm struggling with some things & people. Also, please pray for clarity for areas that have become clouded! I'll be back soon when God gives me the right words to say! Words that will not cloud your thinking but maybe clarify it! Until then..........Love & Blessings!

Ornaments Galore!

If you read the previous post, you know that its been an ornament day. Tonight was not any different. I went to the 3rd annnual ornament swap party with ladies from the church. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN! We had wonderful food, a hilarious edition of "Don't forget the lyrics" (we all forget with the exception of Amy M) & the ornament steal, oh sorry swap! These ladies are all comedians in their own unique way & it was fun watching them perform tonight. God has blessed me with a GREAT church & beautiful & awesome women who are very enjoyable to be around. I know that some of you will understand, I've been in churches that some of the ladies were barely tolerable & you couldn't wait to get away from them. These ladies are truly UNBELIEVEABLE! I feel so priviledged to have them in my life. If you missed the ornament swap, you missed out on a fabulous night of fun! Kudos to the women of VRC --- as my grandmother used to say: y'all are more fun than a barrel of monkeys! Have an AWESOME Friday & I pray that you'll be in church somewhere Sunday! Love Y'all!!!!

Christmas Ornaments & Parties

Today was a very busy day. Got up early, got ready, got Kirsten & Douglas up & out the door for school. Went to work, earned a little money. Christmas party day at VES for Douglas. We made tinsel ornaments by putting silver and/or gold in glass ornaments. It looks great on the tree with the lights reflecting off of it. We also painted ornaments by putting different colors of acrylic paint in glass ornaments & tilting the ball around so the paint will cover the inside of it. These really are fun & the kids can be very creative! We also made two reindeer (thumbprint) Christmas cards, one for Ms. Benton & one for them to carry home to send to someone special! Now that Douglas' party is over, I'm preparing for Sue's ornament swap party tonight! It is always fun! I enjoyed picking out which ornament(s) I wanted to bring! Kirsten & I will get to spend some fun time together like I had with Douglas earlier today! I just love Christmas & Parties & Ornaments. Its been a busy day but very fun & its not over yet! YEA!! I hope to see all of you at the party tonight! I have to run now, I still haven't pulled out any of my purple Christmas stuff & I'm inspired now after making ornaments! Love to y'all!

Children touch our hearts in unbelieveable ways

My children (like all children) can drive me to the moon & back! BUT......they always touch my heart in believeable ways!!! They never cease to amaze me. One minute I think aliens have invaded their bodies & then the next minute they melt my heart. Due to visitation with his Dad, we (Douglas, Kirsten, Gary & I) celebrated Douglas' birthday (21st) early. Douglas is a comedian usually! He was once again quite funny! Kirsten (if you know her) is very impatient (I don't know where she gets it--haha)! She kept pushing Doug to finish eating dinner so he could open presents. Douglas seized the opportunity to be in control of his sissy! It was quite funny! He was also so sweet about his gifts. I love to see my children when they are happy & appreciative! It touches my heart. Like most children, they sometimes don't realize how blessed they are. They have things that they go through because of their parents being divorced! I pray that they stay focused on Jesus & walk with him!!!!!!!! We had a great time but I'm exhausted from the cleaning, cooking & then cleaning again. I hope each of you has a fun weekend. Remember to go to church Sunday it will make your day & week better! Spending time with Jesus always makes things better! Love y'all!

Busy Week No time to be sick!

Its the holiday season & that makes for very busy weeks with work, holiday shopping, holiday parties, church & school functions & in our family a birthday (Doug's on the 21st) right before Christmas. With all that going on......there is no time to be sick but unfortunately those things happen sometimes. I went to the doctor today (didn't need to miss working) & it seems that I have to be on medicine & go back in 10 days. There's just one BIG problem: I am EXTREMELY sensitive to medicine & allergic to most pain medicines. Due to my health problems, my doctor prescribed a strong pain medicine. Just Great! How can I take this medicine & stay awake. So if you don't see me for a few days-----I may be in a coma! hahaha! The good news: God is in control & he will help me through this just like he sees me through everything else! I would ask that you keep me & the fam in your prayers. This is a busy time of year for all of us & I'm praying that you & your family are blessed with gifts of peace, love & joy! Have a GREAT week! I have to go now the meds are kicking in! Love Ya'll!!!