Thirteen Things I am Thinking Today

1. The healing and recovery of my friend Carolyn, and that they find the right house Dallas!

2. For my friend Silvia and her son Anthony...Today is her husband's, his dad's birthday..He passed away unexpectedly and tragically in March. So so so young.

3. John is taking an entry test at Tarrant Co. this morning. I pray he does great!

4. Laura is at Leadership camp in San Antonio...Having an amazing time. Yipppeee for her!I miss her.

5. Sweet little Katlyn Ramona. Please God heal her completely!!!

6. So thankful for the anointing over my husband from God!

7. How come our electric bill was over 600.00???

8. I am thrilled God has given me strong discipline these last few days to eat right!

9. Emily's school and teacher for next year. Should she stay at Beck or go to Lakeview?

10. Still job searching...wonder what door God will lead me through.

11. What is wrong with poor little Emaline? I hope she will be healed!

12. I pray God prompts the people I invited to VBS to come!

13. I am excited about the 4th of July! I believe everyone will have a spectacular time!

THIRTEEN PEOPLE WHO MAKE MY HEART BEAT

1. God...His Love, and His divine design (sorry TLC He had it first!)

2. Jesus

3. Joel

4. John

5. Laura

6. Emily

7. My Mom

8. Siblings/Family

9. Friends

10. My Bible Heros

11. The lost/brokenhearted

12. Abused and neglected children

13. Orphans

The BIG 40

Definitely an enchanting evening! Thanks to my phenomenal family! I hope you see the joyful love in our faces that fill our hearts! Man! God has blessed me with a beautiful family...Inside and out! Please ask to see my fabulous present! I will be carrying it with me, you will love it!
Thanks to my extremely creative husband, and cooperative kiddos! Guess what...it is a 4oth interactive scrapbook of 40 marvelous gifts! AAAAMAZING!






Please pray for my friend Carolyn Shook. She is scheduled for brain surgery on Monday. Yes her lung cancer has advanced to her brain. I wish wish wish wish, you could meet her! She would fill your heart with a God-exuberant love for life!

Isaiah 43:1-3 "Fear not, for I have redeemed you;I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior"

BEATITUDES FOR MOTHERS

While I know this is not scriptural, I found it very encouraging.


Blessed are the mothers who love God for their children shall not be ignorant of their Creator and His plans concerning them.

Blessed are the mothers who love the Word of God, for their children shall know of the Way, the Truth and the Life.

Blessed are the mothers who love the house of God, for their children shall enter there with them in the presence of God.

Blessed are the mothers who love to pray, for their children shall feel the power of prayer and many shall find salvation.

Blessed are the mothers who love a family altar, for they shall have their reward in the world to come.

Blessed are the mothers who love to be companions to their children, for they shall be called understanding mothers.

Blessed are the mothers who love to fight life's battles bravely with a strong and steadfast faith in God, for their children shall know where to find strength in time of need

-Author unknown

Thirteen Fabulous Players. One Dynamic Team.

Thursday

YIIPPPEEEEE! Laura is going on her very FIRST DATE!!! SOOO crazy!!! His name is Cameron and he is a lifeguard here at the country club! Man, things HAVE changed! She totally got asked out through text messaging on her phone! They are going to go to The Cheesecake Factory. She is so excited! I am excited for her!

She is begging me to give him "The Talk" instead of her dad. She says I am less intimidating, except don't use the words "illegal substances" she says. Apparently those words weren't a big hit when a"guy friend" took her to a church function and I made sure that he wasn't going to have her invovled in any of that. Well, ya know...You never know! I just want to make sure I do my part and do it well! After all she is one of our precious treasures!

I text her to ask if I could blog about it, she said "yeah, just make sure you mention he's stinking studdly,hott, that he's a lifeguard, that he's taking me to "The Cheesecake Factory" (yep, said all that!)and momma please don't say anything embarrassing" What is she talking about, embarrassing?

Well, this is a moment she has waited for her whole life!(I'm not exaggerating either) Infact, that was the first words my mom said when I called her and told her she was going on her first date. "She has waited for this moment her whole life!" Well, say a prayer...and...Stay tuned!

WOW! I'm lucky enough to be in the 50%

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Needless to say, I'm not at church this morning! My husband promised to bring me the CD. We are suppose to have people over today after church. I worked all last night making stuffed pasta shells and homemade cookie dough for yummy ice cream sandwiches, homemade garlic bread, and a fresh salad, and sauted veggies. I had it all planned out, to send Laura ahead of us and preheat the oven so we could bake the pasta shells (since we linger at church for a while) Then we could practically sit down and eat.
Maybe they will still come.....

Thirteen Smells I Like In Random Order



1. my husband's cologne( Spark, by Claiborne)

2. starbucks(i don't like to drnk coffee though)

3. creme brule candles

4. my perfume (Indecence, by Givencey)

5. limes

6. freshly baked peanut butter cookies

7. cinnamon

8. john's cologne (not sure what it is )

9. emily after her shower

10. sweet italian sausage(cooking)

11. laura's variety of lotions and hair products

12. roasted garlic sauce(with white wine)(anything garlic actually)

13. freshly cut grass


Just to name a few...

Late Friday afternoon Joel and I had been out on errands and going on our weekly date. We pulled into the restaurant parking lot while I was on the phone with my sweet friend Carolyn. Joel motioned that he would run in and put our name in for a table. After about 2 minutes I turned the key off and thought I was going to wrap up our conversation, when she told me that the doctors made the decision to stop the chemo treatments. Her cancer is too aggressive! June 14th they do bone,and brain scans to see if it has spread into those areas.

It was such a hot day and sitting in that hot car with no air circulating and sweat literally dripping down my face and neck, felt suffocating, yet eerily I found comfort in it. I refused to put the key in and turn the air back on. I felt paralyzed for my friend. What words do I say? How can I be a source of strength and encouragement when I want to cry uncontrollably?

I just started praying through my sobs. I have NO memory of what I said. Maybe it was the Holy Spirit maybe just my emotional blabbering...Who knows! I haven't heard Carolyn cry much, but when she does, it pierces my heart! She knows, I know, my children even know...That we are all going..someday..sometime. The when and how are mysteries, until it is either revealed(ie:cancer,etc)or it happens(ie:car accident,etc)

While we believe from a spiritual stand point, it's the flesh that struggles. Often I battle with God with why he made us love so deep? But, then He reminds me, I wouldn't be able to feel His deep grace without a desire to love deep.

It seemed like time went completely still! It was so weird. Then 25 minutes later that sweet desire of loving deep,took over again, and I couldn't wait to feel Joels arms around me. We are not meant to suffer alone! Wether it's a spouse, friend, parent, sibling, or spiritual brother/sister! God designed us to be in community!
I am blessed with a deep loving man of God! I felt kind of awkward sitting in the restaurant crying. I didn't want anyone to think this amazing man had hurt me, but indeed was a very real source of comfort.Please don't suffer alone! Seek out someone to help walk you through whatever suffering you are in!

Carolyn and her husband Jim will be moving here to the Dallas area very soon. Laurie their daughter has been house hunting for them. Please be in prayer for them as they battle through this transitional journey. Please pray that they will continue to feel God's presence surrounding them.

Thank you for your wonderful care and sweet concern. I appreciate you.

THIRTEEN WISHES I HAVE FOR YOU

13. smiles when sadness intrudes

12. comfort on difficult days

11. rainbows to follow the clouds

10. laughter to kiss your lips

9. hugs when your spirit sags

8. faith so you can believe

7. beauty for your eyes to see

6. friendships to brighten your journey

5. confidence for when you doubt

4. patience to accept the truth

3. courage to know yourself

2. love to fill your heart

1. Jesus as your personal savior


This list came from a quote by anonymous, and has been tweaked by me.

Psalm 37:4 NIV "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart"