TIMELESS TREASURES

Continuing... in Chapter 44.5

2011-04-06T17:40:00.000-05:00

Today was my LAST day at my job....God is MOVING with a MIGHTY force!! I am sooo excited to see WHAT in THE world He has next for ME! It was a BLESSING to work for the MUD/Town offices for THREE years!Learned some WONDERFUL knowledge AND COOL experiences ...even the few NOT so cool ones ended up being a treasure in my life!!!PART of today's Bible reading DEFINITELY confirms His calling me away...

Friendship

2010-08-31T23:38:00.002-05:00

I am ALWAYS soooo perplexed by friendships....the way they come and go....the way some last FOREVER...and the way SOME just truly were NEVER meant to be! I KNOW they are IMPORTANT because JESUS said so!!! John 15:12-14 " My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command

Physical AND Spiritual blessing

2010-02-23T13:16:00.007-06:00

In studying for the lesson this week I am in AWE of God's divine timing for this particular lesson! Mark 8:22-38 it is truly MORE than a blind man seeing physically...I believe God wants us to see it is sooo much more about him seeing Spiritually!!! A lesson on FAITH!!!! WOW!!! sooo much of what is needed RIGHT now for sooooo many INCLUDING me!!!We need to be reminded DAILY that we have a war

BIG!!!

2009-08-27T00:07:00.003-05:00

okay...soooo WOW!!!Remember how when you were little and things seem to be HUGE...then when you grow up and go back to whatever it was.... cars, desks, school classroom..etc...and it looks teenie tiny to you NOW...and in all REALITY it really NEVER changed it's size...it was JUST our perspective( on some things we actually DO grow...I get that)...WELL...several times today God was REALLY BIG to

In seeking a WORD from God ...

2009-07-06T22:19:00.007-05:00

I was flipping through a little devotional book and the word strength caught my eye...so here is the entry I read....Isaiah 30:15 "In quietness and confidence shall be your strength."God never forgets anything He promises. That's right...never. God's agenda continues to unfold right on schedule, even when there is not a shred of evidence that He remembers. Even when the most extreme events

AND SO IT BEGINS......

2008-11-15T06:42:00.003-06:00

We got our FIRST Christmas card in the mail Thursday!!! YAAAAY!!! I love it!!!!The Macre's make it to our front door before anyone else!Julie...I loved the card!!! Sooooo adorable!We miss you guys toooooooooooooo!!! What a blesing to be on a journey knowing that God has WITHOUT A SHADOW OF DOUBT led every step of it!May God continue to bless you guys as you daily seek Him!Camp this year is June

I love the way he loves me!

2008-10-07T06:17:00.002-05:00

My husband NEVER ceases to amaze me! (in the good way...mostly) He is Godly, romantic, charming, hilarious, considerate, unselfish, understanding, PATIENT, fun, both predictable and unpredictable! As a husband, father, disciple, friend etc...I can go on and on and on...But I have to get Emily up and get us all ready for the day, so I won't...Anywhoooo There are lots and lots of things and ways

Friendship in spiritual formation

2008-05-27T21:51:00.007-05:00

Christian friendship is an experience of support, accountability, acceptance, safety, love, and genuine care/concern. When these conditions are present, spiritual growth and transformation become possible.I believe this kind of friendship requires an intentional investment of valuable time and energy to cultivate and maintain special friendships. I'm sure some of you have seen the movie "Beaches"

Wow! Read this whole article! It is very intriguing

2008-01-28T19:23:00.000-06:00

http://www.pr.com/article/1055

2008!!!!!

2008-01-01T23:06:00.000-06:00

WOW!!! it's HERE!!!! What an AMAZING gift! Well, I can honestly say that while our family was all split up...This years/last years transition was the BEST New Years I have ever experienced! We went over to the Miller's along with their dear friends GiGi - husband Mark & 3 kiddos, and the Waldron's. We ate, laughed, Played games, ate some more...laughed laughed laughed!Then Joel, Alan, and I shot

Blessed Joy-Filled New Year

2007-12-31T09:51:00.000-06:00

My New Years Resolution?......To give EVERY ounce of love in my heart AWAY! Especially to those who for me...are hardest to love....Galatians 5:5-6 (The Message) I suspect you would never intend this, but this is what happens. When you attempt to live by your own religious plans and projects, you are cut off from Christ, you fall out of grace. Meanwhile we expectantly wait for a satisfying

THIS JUST IN.....

2007-11-30T12:32:00.000-06:00

Our very first photo Christmas card AND letter WOW!.. came to us from....(drum roll please) Our precious friends Linda and Ed Phillips (Danny & Lindsey (AMAZING youth minister friends from Boerne Texas parents/parents in law) YAAY!! for the beginning of catching up :) I can't wait to see who is next...Just to let you know...I will NOT be posting play by play as they come in....ha ha ha ha!May

well it's that time.....

2007-11-28T07:58:00.000-06:00

YAAY!!!! I love receiving Christmas cards/letters!!! I am always excited to see who's will be the first card we get! !!So far...we haven't gotten any yet.... Of course...we haven't sent one! Every year we say okay let's do this Christmas card/letter thing... then inevitably something comes up where all of us can't be at the same place the same time for the photo!!!Plus every year I like to keep

Whoo Hoo!.....pretty sure I found it...

2007-11-20T23:21:00.000-06:00

Okay, so I'm pretty sure I found it sort of....I had to piece some recipes together, but I think it's gonna work that is....If I actually follow the DIRECTIONS!!!!So here's the creamy vanilla fudge recipe:2 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. butter 5oz. can evaporated milk 2c. marshmallow creme 8oz Nestle's Alpine White candy bar( couldn't find it, so used white choc morsels had to measure/weigh on a food

HELP!!!! I can't find this recipe..Anyone out there have it or know where to find it?

2007-11-20T08:48:00.000-06:00

Vanilla Caramel Praline Two layers of creamy vanilla fudge with a chewy caramel pecan center.

Revelation Song by Kari Jobe Worship Leader @ Gateway

2007-10-17T06:20:00.000-05:00

You know when you see something... and you think..."OH...I WANT THAT" When I listen to this song (which is EVERYDAY!!!)and hear the part when she says "filled with wonder, Awestruck wonder at the mention of Your name" ...I WANT THAT! I want to be filled with wonder, AWESTRUCK wonder at the mention of His name! Sure...some days I am...BUT... I want it EVERYDAY! Anywhoooo.. I hope you are as

CUTE...CUTE...CUTE :)

2007-09-27T14:06:00.000-05:00

William_Tell_Overture_song_for_moms.wmv8769K Download

Inventions....

2007-09-20T20:29:00.000-05:00

I have to say... I am absolutely grateful and intrigued by whom ever invented the treadmill! Can I just say WOW!!! Ya know...I used to be impressed with the microwave...thinking it "helped" you conquer more things...you know giving you extra time to do more "quality things" now I believe it just promotes laziness and poor quality of time & food for your family! (believe me I have been guilty...

journel entry 5,001 (just kidding)

2007-09-13T22:18:00.000-05:00

Well, this is the end of day 3 of Emily being at camp :( I miss her!!! Ya know...kids are soooo funny! I teach 4th and 5th on Wed. nights at church. They were asking me where Emily was, and I told them at camp. In Cali, when John and Laura went they called it "Outdoor Education" They loved it!So.. our class (all girls)talked about camp how much fun it is and the coolest thing about camp.. etc...

Yippee for my wonderful hubby fixing my Blog! Now I can post!! :)

2007-09-05T23:08:00.000-05:00

Well, another school year has started. Bitter sweet really.... I love my kiddos home, yet I also love them being filled with knowledge.Laura is a BIG senior this year :0 Wow! So crazy to think about! They had a Boo Hoo breakfast for all senior moms and kindergarten moms at her school the first day. Yes...there was someboo hooing! Some were tears of sadness while others were tears of joy! It was

WOW!

2007-04-08T18:47:00.000-05:00

I CAN"T EVEN BELIEVE IT MYSELF! I watched the Masters (golf..in case you don't know) this afternoon with my husband :) He says he loves me more and more everyday! Anywhoo...This guy Zach Johnson (pictured below) won. They have his personal info listed below. Well, all but what He publicly professed on camera today.(I'm sure it was not the first time he has or will be the last time he does

2007-04-06T23:50:00.000-05:00

HEBREWS 1:3The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being,sustaining all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in Heaven.

2007-03-04T20:51:00.000-06:00

Yada (ya-dah) is the Hebrew word for knowing God intimately

Let's Rock The Gates Of Hell!

2007-02-27T21:49:00.000-06:00

Recently I found these notes that I had taken in my Bible. They are from a class, or conference or sermon no doubt.When we learn to pray in the Word of God according to His Spirit we become THE most powerful person on earth! Even when the weakest Christian falls on their knees all of hell trembles...You know why? Cause the enemy CAN NOT come up against a praying Christian who is in God's Word!

LORD hear my prayer

2007-02-08T23:09:00.000-06:00

LORD I pray we will be blessed to see through Your eyes, and love through Your heart! I come before you with a humble heart LORD crying out to you for my dear friends as well, as myself. Lord reveal to us where we need to be healed, delivered, changed, matured, or made whole.I fear we have allowed the enemy more territory and have not armed ourselves as you have cautioned us. Forgive us Father

A question and scripture from...Table Talk, by Karol Ladd

2007-01-30T07:56:00.000-06:00

What words would you use to describe God to someone who had never read the Bible before?Jeremiah 32:18-20 (New International Version)18 You show love to thousands but bring the punishment for the fathers' sins into the laps of their children after them. O great and powerful God, whose name is the LORD Almighty, 19 great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to all the

Lamentations 2:19

2006-12-31T21:52:00.000-06:00

Pour out your heart like waterbefore the face of the Lord.Lift your hands toward HimFor the life of your young children.

2006-12-15T13:04:00.000-06:00

Today as I look back on the week that is finishing.... I sit and contemplate just a few things that I read this week. I just wanted to share them with you. They may or may not fill your heart with encouragement, peace and confidence as they did mine.Prayer- Lord, I put my child in Your hands this day. Guide, protect, and convict him/her when sin is trying to take root. Strengthen him/her in

YIIIPPPPEEEE!!!!!

2006-12-05T09:39:00.000-06:00

My blog is back!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!I soooo appreciate you Blogger Team!!! You are my Blog Heroes!!!!

Ask, Seek, Knock

2006-11-21T06:14:00.000-06:00

Somedays for me are...Ask...Yeah, sometimes I forget or don't even think about it, or why bother??? What will it change?Seek...Man! so many other things to see.... or I feel I already know...why go looking?Knock...well, there are so many other doors open, so much more conveinent!Then there are the other days...Ask...My voice is so raw and hoarse from not just asking...but from begging!Seek...My

Truly a journal about my day...yesterday

2006-11-15T11:01:00.000-06:00

Do you ever feel like you are in a movie? Let me explain... Okay your watching a scene where they are in a huge hurry driving to get somewhere and there it is....an 18 wheeler pulling out right in front of them driving slower than a turtle..slowing them down .You know, those high stress intense moments. Or those romantic comedies where the girl is in a hurry and falls down, in front of the

A sweet friend of mine Danielle sent this to me

2006-11-05T06:56:00.000-06:00

Next time you're envious of someone in a magazine -- whether it be a model or celebrity -- remember this commercial.Proverbs 31:30Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.1Peter 3:3,4Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and

WOW! Please join me in rejoicing with my precious friends!!!

2006-10-19T05:55:00.000-05:00

1 Chronicles 16:31Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, "The LORD reigns!"Please read the following e-mail I received!!! Date: Oct 19, 2006 12:31 AMSubject: XODear Friends and Family,I hope you are all doing well. Thank you so much for your thoughts and your many prayers over these months.We received great news today from Danny's doctor. After days of

From the Power Of A praying Parent

2006-10-17T07:21:00.000-05:00

Your children are YOURS and not the DEVIL"S,and you can make a case for them before the throne of God.YOU have the power AND the authority. SATAN DOESN'T.Rebuke his lies by the power invested in youthrough Jesus Christ your Savior,who IS Lord over everything in your life,including your children.

A quote from The Power of a Praying Parent

2006-10-15T01:23:00.000-05:00

The draw of the flesh and the devil's plans are a lot stonger than we'd like to think. In a moment of weakness, such as is possible for all of us, we can end up doing something we never thought we would. Only the power of God, through prayer, can make a difference.

Thank you for praying for my dear friend Annie. Here is an update.

2006-10-10T08:43:00.000-05:00

Date: Oct 2, 2006 1:18 PMHello Friends and Family,Many of you may have already heard that my beautiful sister Jody is now in the presence of the Lord. I can only imagine how wonderful & glorious it is,being WITH the ONE who made her, her Creator. Jody passed away very peacefully on Saturday just after 4:00.Her final hours here on earth, were filled with precious time with her family, God's Word,

2006-10-03T10:16:00.000-05:00

HIP HIP HOORAY!! Three cheers for Whataburger! I am proud of and thankful for that business! Yesterday I worked up at Laura's school helping to make football mums. I got there at 10:30 ish and stayed till 3:15 then after feeding the fam I headed back up there about 7:40 ish. I stayed till 11pm. I was sooo thirsty and wishing I had snagged one of those water bottles before I left.Anywhoooo...On

2006-10-01T18:29:00.000-05:00

The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being,sustaining all things by His powerful word. Hebrews 1:3

Quick Coffee Bean update...

2006-09-24T22:23:00.000-05:00

WOW! I have almost reached my goal of 100 pounds of coffee beans sold for our troops!!! I've sold 85 1/2!!! Thank you to all who have helped me so far! Those of you who gave me money, I wrote a note on the bag of beans saying: Thank you for your sacrifice, we are praying for you! Love, (your name here) Lake Cities Church Of Christ--Trophy Club, Txooohh...so, make sure you pray for them :) Plus I

An excerpt from "The Power Of A Praying Parent" Calendar

2006-09-24T01:01:00.000-05:00

The joy of the Lord is rich and deep and causes anyone who walks in it to be likewise. That's because joy doesn't have anything to do with happy circumstances; it has to do with looking into the face of God and knowing He's all we'll ever need.Psalm 16:11You will show me the path of life:In Your presence is fullness of joy;At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.I pray we desire this to be

A quote added to, from "Turn" by Max Lucado

2006-09-20T09:19:00.000-05:00

We see satan poised to claim victory. We feel something near despair as we watch cancer/diseases ravage bodies, marriages torn apart, drugs and disrespect dominating lives, loved ones walking aimlessly,our nation make wrong turn after wrong turn, wrong move after wrong move etc... But in the darkest moment God whispers, I HAVE GOOD NEWS FOR YOU. HE HASN'T WON YET."

It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35

2006-09-10T07:52:00.000-05:00

Wow! If you click onto the site below, you will help an underprivileged woman get a free mamogram! This is so cool. The cost to you will be a few moments of your time. Won't you Please take a few minutes to bless someone today.http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/

This will truly fill your heart. It is very bittersweet!

2006-09-04T22:06:00.000-05:00

The following link is from my friend Annie Lapoint's brother-in-law's blog about his precious wife Jody.(Annie's sister) His blog site is: (http://streetcalledstraight.com/blog/)Please take some time to read his entire blog! I even encourage you to print the whole thing off, staple it like a booklet and read it throughout the day, week, just make a little time here and there. I promise you will

2006-08-31T08:20:00.000-05:00

THIRTEEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BUY COFFEE FOR OUR TROOPS1. They are unselfishly serving our country...That means for you and me.2. So you can go to Starbucks and sit outside and enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend and not have to worry about someone walking up with a backpack on and blowing you up.3. The whole "word and deed" thing...4. They took a poll and the troops said they wanted Starbucks

My Word Cloud by snapshirts.com

2006-08-30T16:47:00.000-05:00

Thank you Paige and Kelly and so on and so on...This is cool!

2006-08-29T07:04:00.000-05:00

My daughter Laura and I are taking an amazing journey, and we'd like to invite you to join us. Thousands of women and men are going to walk 60 miles over the course of three days to raise money for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment through the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. We've formed Team Quile

2006-08-27T23:49:00.000-05:00

Please be in prayer for the Paul family as they wait for testing on their new little baby boy Tanner. I'm not exactly sure on the proper name of the diagnosis, but it most definitely involves his precious little heart! Remember...that is our Lord's dwelling place!We love you Paul's! You are precious to us!He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth

2006-08-27T17:21:00.000-05:00

Hi everybody! I just wanted to share this AMAZING e-mail from my friend Annie. You will be blessed as you read how active and living and powerful our LORD is. It literally brought chills to not just my body, but I really believe into my bones! I am soooo blessed to have the honor of seeing and experiencing these throughout my whole life! It never ceases to amaze me. Not from lack of believing...

No, this isn't a pic from the Bible Building at ACU. This is a huge world balloon from our dinner around the world with the Home Builders!

2006-08-21T15:49:00.000-05:00

Here are a few pic's from a FABULOUS evening! Thank you Joel and Emily for the photo shoot.It was such a blessing to eat, fellowship, share stories and pray together. May God continue to build these homes with an unshakable foundation!P.S. if you click on my title, you will see the world globe at ACU

2006-08-17T20:30:00.000-05:00

Thirteen things I contemplated today...1. When John enlists in the Airforce, where will his boot camp be.2. Where will he be stationed?3. Will we be able to visit him often, or him us?4. I am thankful that God has blessed my husband with a gift of rescuing.5. How amazingly strong are the parents I saw today @ Cooks Hospital while helping with an incredible auction that Starbucks hosted for them

Happy One Year Anniversary

2006-08-09T23:13:00.000-05:00

One year ago this very night God moved us to Trophy Club. This very time a year ago I was laughing and talking with Ron, Lou, and Rhonda Cullum! Thank you for opening your home to us crazy strangers! We are blessed people!I threatened to come over to their house tonight and sleep over for an anniversary celebration...guess what they said...COME ON! The room is already for you! I love those zany

God's word truly does breathe life into us!

2006-08-04T13:42:00.000-05:00

I just wanted to share today what was on my prayer calendar:The best way to improve speech is to improve the heart, "for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks" (Matthew 12:34). A heart filled with the Holy spirit and the truth of the Word of God will produce godly speech that brings life to the speaker as well as the listener. This is where our point of prayer should begin.I have

Thirteen things I saw, heard, did, read, remembered, miss, or don't miss.

2006-08-02T21:26:00.000-05:00

1. Being in this Texas heat again, I remember, yet DO NOT miss...Finally being able to locate my child's sippy cup....the one filled with milk, under the car seat!(that had been missing for a couple of days)2. I Do not miss my back looking like it had been tied dyed after one of my kiddos applied sunscreen when they were younger. (I remembered this after reading Paige's blog about her pitiful

The Tree of Life, by Tamara Crull from Park Plaza Church, Tulsa Ok.

2006-07-19T13:43:00.000-05:00

Have you ever sat under a tree without any particular purpose but to just sit there? Sound strange? I might suggest it becomes something you do frequently. Why? Because great things happen around trees. Can you imagine a tree which offers life? God could. In Genesis 2:9 God created the tree of life in the Garden of Eden. What about a tree that offers a chance for success? Psalm 1:3 offers

Sometimes I disgust myself!

2006-07-18T07:56:00.000-05:00

http://mwanza.blogspot.com/

2006-07-17T08:42:00.000-05:00

Starbucks:In the people business serving coffee. Linderman's: In the people business serving Jesus.Will you please take time today to read my friends blog. I know we cannot physically lift their arms, but spiritually we can. Please join me in being an Aaron and Hur for the Linderman's, their team, and their hearts work in Africa. May your prayer in the name of Jesus pour over and through them a

2006-07-15T12:50:00.000-05:00

Dear Quile'sYesterday Danny went into Stanford Emergency with Pain... After hours of waiting and testing he is having emergency surgery this afternoon for testicular Cancer - the removal of one testicles!!!! Please pray!!!!!!!!!!!Please send the request to anyone who you think will pray with us! Thanks!!God takes us deeper and deeper into a pressing that only leads to Our God,our Savior Jesus,

HEY...TODAY REALLY IS THURSDAY THE 13TH!

2006-07-13T12:48:00.000-05:00

Thirteen ways God blessed me this week1. A healthy, beautiful family (Joel, John, Laura, Emily)2. Celebrating 21 years of parenting an outstanding son..John3. Not having to worry if we were going to eat4. Shelter ( a beautiful home)5. Plenty of clothes6. Open communication with my 3 children and husband7. Truly sincere friendships8. Some really rich prayer time( so so so glorious to my soul!)9.

Happy 21st Birthday John!

2006-07-11T22:48:00.000-05:00

You are an AMAZING SON! We love you endlessly!! It is such a treasure to watch you continually grow into a Godly man! You bring so much zany joy to our family! We love to sit and talk with you for hours, and truly do enjoy your nutty clips and movies you want us to watch with you. Thank you for placing the bar at God's level and standing strong for your purity vow. We are proud of you. You are

2006-07-06T23:58:00.000-05:00

Thirteen sweet things I wanted to ingest since June 25th, but haven't!1. These Jelly Belly jelly beans2. Blue Bell's Homemade vanilla ice cream-milkshake(I made everyone else in the fam one)3. Some of our yummy cereal4. Cheese cake sample at Costco5. A dark milky way candy bar6. A box of milkduds7. Lindsay's baby shower cake(No help from Paige)8. Rollo's at Kathy Halbert's house9. Pancakes10.

HAPPY 4TH of JULY!!

2006-07-05T22:35:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was one of the best fourth of July's I have experienced!Our church got to host it's first annual pancake breakfast for the entire town of Trophy Club!It all started when a large amount of us (over 60)from church gathered about 5:45-ish at the church. We had such a blast making orange juice, pancake batter, filling syrup bottles, serving pancakes, clearing plates, serving Starbucks

They really make manuals for everything, I think...

2006-07-01T09:27:00.000-05:00

Last night I started reading a book called Underground Manual for Ministers' Wives, by Ruth Truman. Not sure what it will do for me, so I will keep you posted. She seems to be a witty, funny and talented writer.It has a very retro looking cover and her photo on the back is clearly from the 70's. Probably because it was copyrighted in 1974I have no idea of the quality of content yet, but it did

2006-06-29T08:33:00.000-05:00

Thirteen Things I am Thinking Today1. 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

2006-06-22T23:26:00.000-05:00

THIRTEEN PEOPLE WHO MAKE MY HEART BEAT1. God...His Love, and His divine design (sorry TLC He had it first!)2. Jesus3. Joel4. John5. Laura6. Emily7. My Mom8. Siblings/Family9. Friends10. My Bible Heros11. The lost/brokenhearted12. Abused and neglected children13. Orphans

The BIG 40

2006-06-20T23:51:00.000-05:00

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

BEATITUDES FOR MOTHERS

2006-06-19T19:18:00.000-05:00

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

Thirteen Fabulous Players. One Dynamic Team.

2006-06-14T22:12:00.000-05:00

Thursday

2006-06-12T19:42:00.000-05:00

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

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

2006-06-11T10:18:00.000-05:00

In households where a child has fifth disease, another family member who hasn't previously had parvovirus B19 has about a 50% chance of also getting the infection. Classmates of children with fifth disease have about a 60% chance of getting the virus. Once someone is infected with parvovirus B19, they develop immunity to it and won't usually become infected again.ContagiousnessA person with

2006-06-08T22:43:00.000-05:00

Thirteen Smells I Like In Random Order1. my husband's cologne( Spark, by Claiborne)2. starbucks(i don't like to drnk coffee though)3. creme brule candles4. my perfume (Indecence, by Givencey)5. limes6. freshly baked peanut butter cookies7. cinnamon8. john's cologne (not sure what it is )9. emily after her shower10. sweet italian sausage(cooking)11. laura's variety of

2006-06-06T10:26:00.000-05:00

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

2006-06-01T13:42:00.000-05:00

THIRTEEN WISHES I HAVE FOR YOU13. smiles when sadness intrudes12. comfort on difficult days11. rainbows to follow the clouds10. laughter to kiss your lips9. hugs when your spirit sags8. faith so you can believe7. beauty for your eyes to see6. friendships to brighten your journey5. confidence for when you doubt4. patience to accept the truth3. courage to know yourself2. love to fill your

2006-05-25T17:30:00.000-05:00

Thirteen simple words... One profound message!God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son 1 John 5:11

2006-05-20T23:27:00.000-05:00

Never despair of a child. The one you weep the most for at the mercyseat may fill your heart with the sweetest joys.Author unknownHe that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing,... Psalm 126:6

2006-05-18T23:42:00.000-05:00

Thirteen Things that baffle me1. Chicken E workers really..Howw do they take 2 or 3 car orders without writing it down and still getting it right? Seriously, I don't remember what drinks the kiddos say they want when we are getting ready for dinner just minutes after they say it!2. Velveta Cheese...How come it's not with all the other cheese, in the refrigerated section It's really kind of scary

2006-05-10T08:42:00.000-05:00

Hebrews 12:28,29We are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our "God is a consuming fire."I read this scripture this morning and it took my breath away! WOW! I pray that myself, and anyone who reads this will allow this profound truth to ignite a burning passion and strength in our hearts! Are you tired of being

2006-05-07T08:42:00.000-05:00

I don't know who wrote the song "Love,The greatest Command" But I believe he/she is brilliant! I just love the way it sounds so angelical and makes you feel ushered straight to the throne of God! WOW! What talent to incorporate each part at just the right time. I felt sadness when the song ended Sunday. I am so thankful that Stephen chose or allowed God to choose that BEAUTIFUL song. I am blessed

2006-04-27T11:42:00.000-05:00

Most everyday I walk Emily to and from school. I really enjoy this captivated time. There is no worry of traffic, no phone, no radio/CD to distract us from sweet conversation. We talk about almost everything.Yesterday when we were walking home, she told me that a cricket had crawled up her pants leg. eekkkkkkkk! Creep-ola! Of course I said where were you???On the playground? She said no, it was

2006-04-21T05:18:00.000-05:00

Two things...1. Are you as confused as I am, when you read the nutrition facts on food labels? I mean for the life of me, I cannot figure out the whole fat grams deal! Okay, I see the fat grams broken down in saturated fats...trans fat...mono fat...poly fat.. etc...(whatever they all are!)Anyways how come it never adds up to the TOTAL FAT GRAMS? REALLY! It just baffles me! There is always MORE in

2006-03-31T02:18:00.000-06:00

This year is a monumental year!Laura turned 16I turn 40John turns 21Emily turns 10This August we will celebrate a 1 yr anniversary at Lake Cities Church, and in our beautiful home.WOW! It seems so crazy! There might be more, but I can't think of them right now.Reading the Psalm's is alot like riding on an emotional roller coaster!Man! I can totally relate to David!

2006-03-27T23:42:00.000-06:00

THIRTEEN THINGS ABOUT ME1. I wholeheartedly adore God who fills my soul.2. Jesus is my compelling Savior who fills my heart.3. The Holy Spirit is my intercessor friend!4. I am madly, romanticaly, passionately, uncontainably in love with my husband Joel who is my Hero!5. I love my children so passionately and deep it hurts!6. I admit I have NO idea how to be a preacher’s wife

2006-03-27T08:42:00.003-06:00

Hebrews 12:28,29We are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our "God is a consuming fire."I read this scripture this morning and it almost took my breath away! WOW! I pray that myself and anyone who reads this will allow this profound truth to ignite a burning passion and strength in our hearts! Are you tired of

2006-03-06T19:30:00.000-06:00

Well, it happened.Laura wrecked my car. She is fine, and fortunately did not involve another car. She just scraped/dented in the drivers door while leaving the gas pump on one of those cement pillars. It just looks ugly, but drives fine. Thank God she and Carla were not injured!I asked John about my job description...he wants me to sell my crafts online, or do Real Estate. Anything that would

2006-03-04T10:50:00.000-06:00

When is the last time you asked your child/children what they wanted you to be?This morning Emily and I were talking about what school she would be at next year. We have been contemplating sending her to the private school Laura goes to.Well, she said she only wanted to go there if I was going to be a cafeteria lady! Matter of fact that's what she really wanted me to be anyway!So she pleaded for

2006-03-03T16:02:00.000-06:00

Something sooo cool and amazing!!! Laura is singing the National Anthem tonight for a police cadet graduation! YEA! I am so excited! She has such a beautiful voice!! Please pray for great strength in her voice and for the full confidence of the Lord to be with her!

2006-03-01T06:07:00.000-06:00

Thank you Jenny Bizaillion for your remarkable friendship! You are an absolute treasure to me. I am so thankful for God's divine appointment for you and I. It is a joy to see the sparkle of love and adoration for our King in your eyes and heart! What a gift for others to enjoy the way your life has been surrendered in sweet submission to God, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit!Your sweet family is a

weariness

2006-02-28T18:02:00.000-06:00

Man! I feel so broken and beaten up! I can't really describe it...Have you ever seen two people fighting and someone comes in to help rescue the underdog...Thats what I feel like...I have been wrestling with the devil, and God has come to my rescue, except, I just keep staying right there in the middle of them.Such a raging war inside and outside of my soul! I am sooo weary! Today all I wanted to

2006-02-20T18:34:00.000-06:00

I would just like to tell everyone...I AM NOT A CAR TRAVELER...PERIOD! THE END!I would like for all of you to please stop by Focusonyourchild.com I know you will be blessed!I made it a link over there to the right side, below my Friends...under Favorites so just click then save as a favorite!

An Update on Carolyn

2006-02-14T22:22:00.000-06:00

Carolyn had the lump on her kidney area removed Friday. We are still waiting on the test results. While we know it is cancer..We don't know what kind or what next. Until they come back...No chemo treatments.She has a contagious joy filled spirit! I love her dearly. Thank you soo sooo much for all your prayers. She is just buzzing around downtown Houston, shopping and exploring. I hope to get to

2006-01-27T22:01:00.000-06:00

Please pray for my friend Carolyn.... A couple of days ago she had a grape size lump come up on her left side. She went to the doctor where they immediatly took a biopsy. She got the dreaded call yesterday... It indeed is cancer. They Fed X'd the slides to M.D. Anderson. We are waiting to hear if it is the same cancer or yet a different one. She called me today and said that a second lump

2006-01-26T10:54:00.000-06:00

The love of God is greater far * Than tongue or pen can ever tell * It goes beyond the highest star * And reaches to the lowest hell * The guilty pair, bowed down with care * God gave His Son to win * His erring child He reconciled * And pardoned from his sin * Could we with ink the ocean fill * And were the skies of parchment made * Were every stalk on earth a quill * And every man a scribe by

2006-01-23T10:51:00.000-06:00

Emily had a friend stay with us this weekend. At one time(I don't know where or why we were in the car...going somewhere) They were in the back seat. Her friend was telling us all about how on Oprah they had really cool stuff, like a dog calling 911 and some other crazy things.After they giggled a few minutes about the thought of a dog actually calling 911 there was a long pause of silence. Then

2006-01-13T12:39:00.000-06:00

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!Without going into deep personal business, I would love to shout out loud(update you) on my sweet sweet friend Carolyn Shook.Stanford told her it was in both lungs, and possibly other places. The surgeon said it was inoperable and refused to do the surgery.In fact they told her 20 months or less... So My friend, her husband and both children prepared for what was to come...

2005-12-31T09:10:00.000-06:00

Alan was born blind. He has never seen anything through his eyes, not even a glimmer of light. The doctors said the only thing that would ever be possible would be a miracle from God. He is a 10 year old kid in a 42 yr old mans body! He has brought us the true heart and soul of Jesus for the last 14 years!(for Joel 20 yrs)His heart is for the 10 to 14 yr old boys. Not because he is weird or

2005-12-12T08:08:00.000-06:00

WOW! Life is absolutely fascinating! From the good all the way to the bad! So remarkable how even in the midst of a horrific time, we are blessed with gifts.As hard as it is for even me to swallow most of the time,the ability to feel PAIN is a gift.Whether it's physical, emotional, or spiritual! God shows us that in so many absolutely amazing ways,it's really kind of eerie!I have no idea why God

2005-11-15T07:55:00.000-06:00

"This doesn't change who God is, He is still God and He is good" That was a quote from my sweet and dear friend in California,Carolyn Shook. Last night she called me with the news she received earlier in the day.The doctors told her she has cancer in both lungs and that there is no cure.I love her and miss her so much! I am so blessed to have heard her say those profound words. I pray that

2005-10-13T00:09:00.000-05:00

New release!!!! Our dear dear dear sweet spirit led friends Rachel and Steven Patterson's band (Branch) and Jeff Berry just released their new C.D.s. The title is "desperate for real". It is absolutely AMAZING!!! I urge you to run out and get one right away!!!!!! Click here or call 325.672.7961. Emily asks every night if Rachel can sing her to sleep, and so she does. We push repeat for number

2005-10-06T18:52:00.000-05:00

HI FRIENDS!!!!!WOW! It has been a long time! I have so much to update you guys on. Well, first things first...A special HEYYYYYY to Jami and Paige and I know you are saying...ABOUT TIME!!!Well, lets start with the butterflies, We were gone both times when they emerged and flew off, so we didn't get to see them after they transformed. It was a blast and so intriguing to raise them. Thank you

2005-07-22T09:00:00.000-05:00

Struggles (The Parable of the Butterfly)One day a small opening appeared on a cocoon, a man sat and watched for the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could go no further. So the man decided to help the butterfly, he took a pair of scissors

2005-07-21T10:35:00.000-05:00

JUST A BRIEF UPDATE: We have 4 baby caterpillars!!! Yipppeeee! Of course, after I got the plant the other two pretty much went into cocoon stage, so I was thinking...ooooh now I have all this plant..(when I was worried before about not having enough) but now we have 4 new ones to just eat away on that 3 gallon milk weed! We are now in the Monarch Farming Business!!!I hope we get to see them