Question of the Day

Everyday it seems, I come around a question that I need to ask myself.  We today's question really got me thinking............

 WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A CHILD IN YOUR OWN HOUSE????


wow...........................................  

This is the first year since Mandy was in the stroller that I have let them dress up and trick or treat.  We have all agreed that we just didn't want to participate in the festivities of the holiday.  Well, this is the first time we have been in our home town during this season, and the kids wanted to dress up.  Well Mandy really wanted to dress up.  so to the streets we went...   And i think they had a pretty good time too.

Just Because

Here she is getting doctored up.

God always takes care of me.  I guess that's why I take so many pics of bugs...   small, NO GOOD BUGS, right?  NO WAY!  ROTFL!  Each bug, animal, person, place, or thing has such a great and wonderful purpose for today.  Right now, yes, as I type...  look at the ants for example.   They sting.  Build huge mounds right in the middle of the lawn.  What a pest, but man oh man they will tear up what others call waste.  Keeping the ground clear of crunchy insects that have "seen better days."  With that said, please know that you have much purpose too.

BROKE DOWN:
Well, I like to try and find the best of what I have around me at each moment.  Survival Skill I picked up along life's crazy highway. 

Picture this. 

Traveling about 600 miles was the plan for the night.  I-77.   D.S. (darling son) and D.N. (darling grown nephew) were with me on this journey.  Well, the car sputters...  I knew what was happening.  I have killed quite a few cars, trucks, rovers, and SUV in my day.  At that very moment WELCOME TO SOUTH CAROLINA sign and REST AREA ahead.  I coasted to a parking spot.


You know, I knew instantly that God was in control. You know that's what God is, That's how you know.  He is the wave of security.  The bridge that is needed.  The Peace That Comes In the Midst of the Storm.  When I can TAKE NO MORE, He says, I got your back, front, middle, and the sides. 


I had never rode in a tow truck.  A little nervous about riding in the thing to tell ya the truth.  GUESS WHAT WAS ON THE DASH!  a BIBLE.  I said I am sure glad to see my favorite book on your dash.  He says, "there two up there mam"

We still aren't sure why we missed the football game.  Probably will not know til we meet Jesus, and He answers all my endless questions about everything.  But God Cares for every tiny bit of your life.  and He says believe in me and you are my child...  

DN and DS playing a little football.  Might as well enjoy it. 

I just dont get it sometimes.  IT IS AWFUL the things that happen to us, around us, to those we love and admire.  It is sad.  And it's never fair. 

God always works thing for His good and His will.  Sometimes I fight the answers He gives me.  And if you know me, the least little bit, you would know i have spunk. That's being really nice too. 

Over the years, the battles have been lost, lives damaged, and total chaos resulted with my "efforts" to make my way.  Just like every one that will ever read this, we all have the same chaos.  Some can hide it, some exploded, some cry, some talk about, some dont, and some just NUT up.  Who knows.

I am blessed and it is an honor for me to be able to take these few weeks off from work.  To hang out with me kids.  Shot out to my hubby too.  He totally supports me homeschooling, traveling with kids, staying home with kids, etc.  He is my strong hold.  my love  Thanks john.  Smile bunches

This month we have painted, cut stuff up, made complete messes, threw footballs, ran, played, read, sang, danced, danced again, and danced more.  Such a blast.  I can see how being at home all the time could get really busy.  Between friends, sports, church, this activity or the next...  peeps dont let me get so busy that i forget that my kids need me to chill with them.  talk to them, and i guess love them so much to just want them and not all that great stuff that they "CANT" miss.  

We have it wrong...

WE CAN NOT AFFORD TO MISS OUR KIDS.

WE CAN NOT AFFORD TO GIVE THEM SO MUCH OF THIS WORLD, FOR THEM TO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT WE AS PARENT BELIEVE IN...

we only have a minute with them.  I am glad God hooked me up once again with the chance to hang with my sweet sunshines...  I love them mucho.

Just makes me smile.

My husband is gone for a while, and at first, i thought, UGH!  I am never going to sleep.  But then I get busy with my whatevers, and I think of him.  I smile.

Here you go!

Wondering if I have been wrong all along.  Reconsidering some ideas, notions, and theories. 
 I have been fuming.  Moaning, mad as hell, to be frank about it.  During my anger, I have figured out, ONCE AGAIN, that one sin is no greater than another.   

Where I fail, another does not.  Where you fail, I do not.  We have all been given shoes, shoes we must wear in some kind of normal balance.  We fail and learn, or we fail and repeat , but in God's own perfect way, He recycles us to be examples, even in our failures.  Making our stupid outbursts of anger, beating a spouse, hurting a friend, murdering a child, and even down to our thoughts.

You know He says that all we have to do is follow, listen to His loving advice, direction, and correction.  All the while we reject His call to admit we are wrong sheep without a clue.    The forgiveness is always there ready to bring us back to that place of safety and assurance.  Redeemed, clean, free of the burden of guilt. 

CAUSE GUILT IS REPLACED WITH A LOVE THAT I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCE IN ALL MY LIFE.  IT'S GREATER THAT THE LOVE I HAVE TOWARD MY CHILDREN.


So folks no matter what you or i have done, it's all the same, God can not have any DARKNESS.  Light consumes darkness with fire. God was so sad that He sent Jesus as a covering, a sacrifice, an atonement for the darkness that sin created. Just so we could be A FRIEND OF GODS.  WOW, i know i don't deserve to be loved that much, when i can hate another, use words that appall God, judging folks just because they are wrong.  Who am I?


Then out of no where that small voice whispers and says, YOU ARE MY CHILD. 

So much has happened

Dylan has had his prayers answered, his Dad said yes.  Wow, it is Only God.  Needless to say, we are thrilled.  I even think my darling hubby is excited too!

Do not fear,

I know it says it.

And Because it says to pray,

I am going to do that too.

Today

Ga football on the radio, dirt bikes riding back and forth, and cup of java in hand.   Well. This is great

FOOTBALL

My ds ( darling son, dylan) loves him some football. GEORGIA BULLDOGS ALL THE WAY

Our family has never sat down and watched a whole entire football game on tv.  Our family watches dirt bike races, rock crawl events, and MX freestyle games.  We do live in Georgia.  Even though our family has  traveled hundreds of thousands of miles, our home is Georgia.  Well, about a year ago, my son had the idea that he wanted to play football.  He and I started talking football.  I thought nothing about it.  We went shopping and picked up a football for us to toss.

We have threw that ball in 4 different states.  Shoot, people from 3 different countries have played with us.  Dylan and I have been shunned a little bit too.  The snobby looks and eye rolls from wealthy patrons that do not think that we should play there.  Maybe we shouldn't have been in front of the Hilton rolling in the grass, but isn't it more fun to tackle?  

Dylan and I would be playing football today, but we share this life with our leader, we'll call him papa bear.  Papa bear does not think football is bad.  He just doesn't want his boy to play this game.  I will honor my husband and not go against nor disregard his wishes, but I am still trying to sway his mind.  LOL

I was worried about my son not that long ago.  He really had a rotten attitude, and I was getting worried.  My boy was changing before my eyes and this game of football was messing with my kid.  If you know me,  nah, I mean we know each other face to face, then I am positive you understand I wanted to bust this game up.

It took me a few months of talking, loving, fussing, and arguing with my ds.  We have come to an agreement.  If God wants him to play, he will.  Thank you Lord for helping me out of this one too.

I am still trying to talk papa bear into rec ball next year.  We will see.  Dylan is good, whew.  He will accept was is and i will reward great school work with football gear, games, and anything else football I can think of

Camp Jubilee

I had the pleasure of spending the week at a little slice of heaven. Now I will say its better than

the Hilton.

The rooms aren't filled with needless luxuries or unnecessary items that really are there to distract and

complicate things.

Meals are served by dedicated volunteers who lives have

been touched by Bro. Ronnie Owens. Up a hill you climb, just like the Jews who were on their way to Jerusalem to worship God, offer sacrifices, and have feast to celebrate together with other believers.

This year my 10 year old nephew and son enjoyed many activities. Archery was a great success as balloons were targets and smiles of accomplishments were made. The water slides were fun and offered the kids a great way to stay cool as they twist and turn their way down a hillside.

These are just

a few of the great things the kids were able to experience. But most important, I noticed the kids learned how the love of Jesus can really change peoples lives.

Dedicated youth serve and teach the word of God as they themselves are molded and shaped.

May God teach and bless each and everyone of those that serve on that Mountain.

HERE'S MY HANGUP!

I guess I am like the hulk.

Let me explain, of course.

I am playing with a bunch of kids. One kid, who is Bad, (always) parent comes screaming in...

I start seeing RED! I have learned to keep my mouth shut in most cases, but I still cant stand it!

I AM WRONG I KNOW

I am learning how to keep the Hulkess down.

Birds

I dare you to.

Pour 20 pounds of bird seed in your yard,

Leave home for two weeks!

When you return, I sure hope you find what I did!

15 or so baby birds, well teenage birds. LOL!

I was shocked at how ugly they are, but it is still neat to watch them grow into Beautiful Red Birds!

New Bern, North Carolina

New Bern

Small town, lots of big boats, and pretty good jam sessions on the river.

Its the oldest town in North Carolina. Founded by the Swiss, they named the town New Bern because Bern was their Capitol in Switzerland.

We had the pleasure of staying in the Hilton of New Bern. The service was very incredible. They dealt with all kinds of people with elegance and charm. LOL!

THE DREADED BIRTHDAY!

Each year, I notice people worrying more and more about getting older and losing their youthful beauty. I'm just now hearing my YOUTHFUL peers complaints about how old we are getting to be. I would like to announce that I am 34 years old. I see life as a 34 year old, and I can honestly say that I feel great about it. As each year passes, I do not always notice a big change, nor do I feel older. Nevertheless, I am older.

Each new experience has slightly changed me.

LIFE WILL ALWAYS LEAVE ITS MARK. Whether it is a scar, a warm smile, or a cold lonely tear, it is something. Life is the going to age us, shape us, and guess what. . .

IT IS AN HONOR.

I am excited to see the world this year as a 34 year old woman. I am going to try to look at my surroundings and see what I can do to help. I pray that I am not blinded by ideas and differences that I have acquired from scars and lonely tears. I hope I share the warm smiles that have been given to me. If the Lord wills, I want to learn all I can about Him and What He is doing because he is amazingly smart, funny, and totally in control.

Wow, this is going to be a great year. I can't wait to see what the future holds.

HOBOKEN

My Mama

The Famous Dirt

Roads

I spent a lot of time in that old barn!

What

you might ask is a Hoboken...

Well its not in Jersey.

Its in Georgia.

Southeast part of the state.

I call it a swamp.

Its a pretty nice town to live it.

But sometimes you have to be a bit creative, or you might get bored.

I lived on Main Street most of my life.

The Church was my neighbors. LOL!

OK, for those whose havent had the pleasure of visiting, in the center is our red light. I am proud they fought hard for it and earn every LED that's in this light.

Now, we arent just any big ole city. We have something that I HAVE NOT found in many cities nor states.

WE HAVE DIRT ROADS!

For the longest time, I kept these roads hot. Yes, I did keep the oil companies in business from a very early age.

The pics didnt post in the order I would have liked but i hope you see the beauty in a rural south Georgia town!

The Birds

I just returned from the backyard. I have feed up the birds. This season I am late returning home to get them fattened up for winter. Better late than never. I like to say if the Lord wills.

Anyway, for the last few years, Mandy has feed the birds. She actually started this little hobby of mine.

The red birds are great. They have all kinds of personality. The boy bird has been eating Bears dog food. LOL! Today, Bear followed me around the yard, watching me fill me spots up. I am sure he is secretly glad that I am finally feeding them. Maybe they will stay out of my dog food. LOL!

Hanging at the house

Memorial Day Weekend!

what to do?

That has been asked a bunch lately. Everyone looks at me a little strange when I say, I dont Want to do ANYTHING today. LOL. I just want to piddle around doing this and that. I may go to the store and pick up a few more things, but other than that I am unmotivated to do anything.

Ok the pics.

This is a pecan tree in our backyard. It just so happens I walked by a caught him getting some sun.

This Red Bird eats our dog's food. INSANE. Bear, bulldog, is not fond of this but so far so good.

Dylan wants to play football. Need I say more?

The last is our newest edition. he has no name yet. lol, maybe soon.