Family, Friends, and Memories

When I was growing up I had the best child hood ever! My family lived around me, my cousins lived beside me and in front of me. My grandmother was near also. They were all in walking distance! We played games like Hide and seek, softball, freeze tag and lots of others. My grandmother loved to cook, and she was great at it! I loved to go to her house and eat. Every morning before school we would go to my grandmothers house before we caught the bus, she would fix us grits and toast. I can not believe that she made instant grits taste so good. And she used to have those little Debbie cakes. Mmmmmmm they were so good! We would work the crossword puzzles, put together jigsaw puzzles, and we loved any kind of challenge, she bought us all a Rubik's cube when they first come out. And the peg game, we had to figure out how to leave just one, and we did! LOL! OMG she cooked the best catfish stew, and vegetable soup, I have never had any vegetable soup that taste so good!

Unfortunately, we all took her for granted, we thought she would be around forever, my grandfather he was sick a lot, he had a pace maker, and he was diabetic, and he had gout real bad. The doctors told him one time that he only had months to live, he lived a lot longer and he outlived my grandmother.

I think we take God for granted a lot! We go on our way and we don't thank God for his blessings in our lives. We are not thankful for the things we have and we always want more. Take some time today to talk to God and thank him for what he has given you!

Today I am going to enjoy what I have, a nice home, a wonderful family and great friends!

Whatever!

Ok that is how I feel right now. Seems my family all has hearing problems! (Including Me) Whats up with that! I am so tired of everyone misunderstanding everyone, and no one telling anyone anything! AGGGGGGGGGGGGG!

OK I have had my little fit I am better now I think.

My best friend is here and she surfing the net! You just do not know what an accomplishment that is! I am so surprised that she is on there!

She is into Japanese Anime, I am not! Matter of fact I do not like it at all! But I help her on the web sometime. She is doing pretty good though!

I am going to the gym tonight to work out, and at some point and time I hope to eat, I forgot my lunch and had to eat a Mayo sandwich, not very fulfilling! Of course the bank account is almost empty so guess I will either be eating light or eating late, when I get home, which is usually after 10pm. It is the price I pay for going to the gym, I let the kids go home after dropping me off, so they are not home so late, then I have to wait till Skip gets off and works out, and then I get to go home.

I guess it is worth it to loose some weight. I am fixing to take a Motrin for my headache, from not eating enough lol. I need to get my brain fixed so I can remember my lunch. And I wonder were the kids get it from!!!

OK need to go, guess I don't have any spiritual wisdom today, just not feeling spiritual!

Happiness....

Comes from God!

You know it has taken me a long time to figure that out! And sometimes I still do not get it. It is easy to let your circumstances dictate how you feel, but we should be happy knowing that we are alive, that we are loved by God and if we are serving him we have a heavenly reward. The Bible says rejoice that your name is written in the Lambs book of life. How can we not be happy about that.

Today I am choosing to be happy, even though I am tired and feel pretty bad. Who says we have to go by how we feel!

I had a good lunch today! I had a salad and some grilled pork chops! It was pretty good! I finished the book I started yesterday, it was good, can't wait to read the next in the series, I would prob be reading it now, but it is in the van at school with James! Oh well gives me time to blog and time to do the Bible Study for tonight.

We are studying revelation right now in Bible Study! It is getting pretty intense, but I am enjoying studying and learning more about Gods word!

Well guess I better get to lesson planning! Have a good day, and choose to be happy today!

My Slide Show

Bored, Me?

Ok I never thought I would say this , but I am bored. I am sitting here at work waiting for a ride. I could leave now if I had one! I am trying to convince Skip to take me to Ihop tonight for free pancakes, of course that is not on the diet, so he said no! :(. Oh well I had to try!

I put a really funny picture of Skip on facebook. It is him sitting a Myabis with a "pirate hat" made from a cloth napkin. You had to be there it was great! I laughed for a while! I love it when we get together with friends and just enjoy ourselves. Playing games, talking or bowling (Which I love) it is just so much fun! Friends are great to have! :)

Ok guys one of these days I am going to figure out how to get songs on here! By the way Brianna I don't think I liked the song you had playing today! Just to busy for me!

James should be on his way to get me, I hope. I wonder if I give them to much freedom, am I spoiling them to much. I try to give them the freedom to make good choices, to learn from there mistakes, sure hope its working!

Overall I think I have great kids. Oh don't get me wrong, we have our moments, but doesn't every parent and child.

Ok, think I will see what Skip is up to before I have to leave! Have a good one!

I'm trading my sorrows!

One of our praise and worship songs!

I'm trading my sorrows, I'm trading my shame!
I'm laying them down for the Joy of the Lord!
I'm trading my sickness, I'm trading my pain!
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord!


I have the joy of the Lord today! He is what makes me happy! No matter what may happen, no matter who may hurt my feelings, or make me angry, I have the joy of the Lord.

I am so excited! Friday night is girls night out! Woo Hoooo! I can not wait!! Chalissa is taking, me, Delaine, and Angela out to Red Lobster to eat. It should be great!

Went to the gym last night, but was not feeling well. Only worked out for 30 min, going to try to make up for that tonight.

I am constantly having to remind myself that Gods grace is sufficient. It is hard not to worry, but the Bible says worry is a sin! Hmmmm, I am having to repent a lot lately! I think I need to read my Bible more!

All the kids are now feeling well enough to go to school!

Jess is grounded, of course she says for no reason, guess I disagree. She is still a good girl, just use to getting her way!

James is busy getting ready for Basic! He got a taste for it at RSP this past weekend. I know he had fun too! He was named Marksman is shooting (this is a good thing) and he only got called out a couple of times! Told him he needed to shave better! (LOL) They never listen to mom!. James if you are reading this start running LOL!!

Robert is just Robert. He has this insatiable (is that a word) curiosity that gets him into trouble a lot. He has to know about everything, and he wants to be involved in everything! I need to tell him that curiosity killed that cat, but thin I am thinking that satisfaction brought him back LOL!

David, well lets just say that David is loved, even though he throws those fits, gets into everything and yells about nothing, we all still love him and we are praying for him to grow out of this stage! Of course sometimes punishments helps too! I feel like I am punishing him all the time though! Just need to figure out how to get him to channel that bad energy into good energy. God will make a way though!

I am concerned about work, everyone say a prayer! Business has been slow! We have tenants moving out of the office building and warehouses! I have never seen so many buildings available!
Keep waiting to hear from my boss!

Well guess I better go get some work done, not like there is a lot to do. LOL

Have a Blessed day today!
Tell someone you love them and be kind to someone who is not kind to you!!

Its Sunday

Today is the day that the Lord has made,I will be glad and rejoice in it!

How is it on Sunday morning, we never want to get up! We should be so happy that today is the day the we Can worship the Lord, a time set aside just to praise Him, to hear his Word, to be refreshed.

Today was a good day! I enjoyed Church. The message was good. It was about faith! Yeah we all need more!

I was sad that James missed it, but he will be back soon. Hopefully he will get to come to the evening service. He is at training today.

We had BBQ Chicken for lunch with green beans and home made mac and cheese! It was good. The Mac and cheese needs some work, but its OK. The kids help make it, it was fun.

I am finishing up and old Christmas Movie, its been pretty good! Today has been nice, GOD IS GOOD!

Early to rise, Early to.....

I would say bed, but that never works for me!!!!

We went out with some friends for Skips birthday last night! We had a blast. Angela, Jimmy, Cindy, Tony, Barbara and another couple that I do not remember there name all wen to Myabis (not sure of the spelling) Skip made a hat out of his napkin that he put on his head, omg it was funny! then we went to the couples house,(the ones that I can not remember there name) and we shot off some cool fireworks. Then we played cards all night! Well I did manage to come in around midnight.

My baby (by the way that is James) got up at 5am this morning, me being the good mom that I am got him up to see him off. I was kind of worried, when god spoke to me and said give him to me I can take care of him. So I prayed that God would keep him on the straight and narrow path and guide his footsteps, I was tempted to pray for a hedge of protection, but I do not think James would learn anything that way. Even Job had the hedge removed.

So I gave him to God, I am wondering how things are going for him though.

Today is Skips birthday. I fixed him breakfast in bed and we sung happy birthday to him. I like to make birthdays kind of special if I can!

Well since there are things that are funner than blogging, I need to get moving!

My family is waiting! God Bless, and enjoy the day, after all God did give it to you!

Are you sleeping

No I am not, would I like to be yesssssss! Well had a late night last night. I did not get home until 11pm and did not get to bed till 11:30. This is the time when I do not what to brush my teeth, just wanted to go to bed, but I was a good girl and did it any way! 1 point for me!!

So glad it is Friday:) Wooo Hooooo time for the weekend off! James goes for his first day of RSP on Saturday, hope you are ready Buddy! I think I am going to rest as much as possible on Saturday.

Tomorrow is Skips birthday!! He will be 46! Probably should not have told that! I think we might go out tonight with some friends of ours, not sure. Money is an issue!(It usually is) I am going to make him a card today! I can not believe that we will have been married 18 years as of April 20, 2009. That means we have known each other for over 20 years. We started dating when I was in High School, He was the only guy I ever dated in high school (lol) Seems so long ago! He was such a gentleman, I am wondering what happen (lol just kidding) Still love him with all my heart!

Speaking of sleeping you know you can look at that in a spiritual way! Am I sleeping spiritually, or am I awake and doing Gods will? Good Question! (Brianna, I am not answering myself yet). Take the time today to look at your life and find out if you are asleep or awake in Christ. If you are asleep, wake up and get moving forward, If you are awake, pat yourself on the back and get ready for the next valley.

Time for me to wake up and get to work. Good Day All!

Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah

OK that is how I felt this morning when I got up. I did not feel like fixing breakfast, besides no butter for my toast any way, I did not fix anything for lunch, so I had to use my imagination. I brought can chicken, lettuce, salad dressing, croutons, and some carrots! Guess what I am having a salad. You know I used to hate salad, would not touch it with a ten foot pole, but I am trying to change my eating habits. So I tried some salads. Discovered that I could tolerate romaine lettuce, and there you go, I now eat a salad with very little lettuce lol!

Well had my glass of milk for breakfast at the office! On a good note I received $25 for my birthday from Skips mom! Woo hoo for me! Now if I can just talk Skip out of his $25 birthday money I would be doing good! (JK)

I know today will be good. God is already showing me his goodness today. He helped me figure out what to do for lunch, I got money in the mail, and me and Skip laughed and talked all the way to work, That was God right there! It is so easy to see his goodness when all is going well!

Here is food for the soul!
Maybe we should look for His goodness when everything is going wrong, and maybe we will realize that things aren't going so wrong after all!

Dare To Love

I am remembering the movie fireproof and I am thinking about the dare to love challenge that Kirk Cameron did in the movie! Am I loving my husband to the fullest? I had a dream last night that we got a divorce! What a nightmare. maybe God is trying to tell me something. I think that is what I am going to work on this week, maybe next week to since this one is almost over.

A rainy day today. The office is so quite I can hear my stomach grumbling! I burnt my lunch for today. I left it cooking while I was getting dressed and it overcooked. Oh well I am sure that if I Bless it that God will help it taste good.

I don't think I would like to eat fried bananas, but that reminds me of green eggs and ham! don't think I want to eat that either.

God is so good, he has been helping me all week to do the right thing, by the way is not easy. I keep forgetting that when someone slaps you in the face(not literally) you are suppose to turn and let them slap the other side! Ouch!! Gods grace is sufficient!!

So say a prayer for little ones they are sick. I will be taking them to the doctor tonight, which means that I will miss church. I am so sad about that, But God is still Good!

Circle, Square, Triangle............

OK Brianna, this is for you lol!

OK Skip and I are the Circle
Our kids, James, Jess, Robert and David, are in the square around the Circle, add you and we have triangle right! OK enough of that lol! Love you too Brianna!

Well today has been great, I have actually been busy working! Ha!
And checking on James and Jess phone calls, James is in so much trouble!

I am heading to the Gym tonight. It was great to start back going last night!
Good to get back in to routine.

I am trying a new soup for lunch, hope I like it, I am hungry!! Its called Creamy Tomato Parmesan Bisque! Its way high in sodium. I actually forgot my lunch that I cooked this morning, I could be eating to yummy hamburger steaks Aggggggggg.
Well the soup is OK, just not very filling.

Briannas Circle, square, triangle things reminds me of an old saying from my school days. Circle, circle, dot, dot, now I have my cootie shots. (Did I use to say that)
I missed my school days, hanging out with friends, playing in the band. It was so much fun.

Well better go finish lunch, and read some more in the book I am reading!

By the way Brianna, I am back on my diet now! Little or no bread and no sodas and no sweets. Hmmmmm Sounds like fun.

Happy is me!

OK that was really bad English, but I said it any way! So far this week has been great, I know it will only get better ( at least I am speaking faith)

I have a Dr. Appointment at 4:30 just some routine stuff.

I can't believe James will be going for his 1st weekend of Rsp (pre basic for Guard) this weekend. I hope you are ready buddy!

OK I blew my diet big time this weekend, but you know what I am going to work it out at the gym this week.

I am trying to decide if I want to go to Winter jam in Columbia, I don't think I am going to go. I would rather stay home and enjoy my Friday night, like that is going to happen lol!

OK here some food for the soul! God might not keep you from it, but he will definitely keep you through it.

Chorus of Through The Fire.

He never promised that the cross would not get heavy
And the hill would not be hard to climb.
He never offered victory without fighting,
but he said help will always come in time.
Just remember when you're standing
in the valley of decision
and the adversary says give in,
Just hold on, Our Lord will show up,
and he will take you through the fire again.

New attitdue!

OK prayer helps, especially when you get your pastor praying! I have got to remember that Gods love is enough, and only he can give real peace!

My birthday dinner was great last night, way too much food to eat, but good anyway. I am enjoying valentines day by relaxing on my sofa at home.

Tell someone you love them today, hug a friend and be kind to your family!

Happy Valentines Day!

I Will Praise You In This Storm

Today I am fighting depression. I know what God wants me to do, but I don't want to do it. I don't want to get hurt again! I have faith in God but not men! So where does that leave me. Last night was rough, Imust say that my Love tank is quite empty! A night I was once looking forward to now I am dreading. I will have to go and put on the happy face for all to see. It will take Gods Grace to do it. Inside my heart is breaking! I refuse to cry again! I am trying hard to remember that God will bring me through this and it will turn out for my Good! I just have to keep singing,

I will praise You in this storm
I will lift my hands
for you are who you are
no matter where I am
And every tear I cry, you hold in your hand
And though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm

By Casting Crowns

Love is.......

Sometimes it is hard to Love! God keeps bringing the verse to mind!

1 Corinthians 13:3-7 (King James Version)
3And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
7Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

I am asking myself am I doing these things, I don't think so, guess I have a lot of work left to do on that subject! Good thing all things are possible with God!

Well today is another work day! I can not wait for tomorrow, to go an eat with all my friends. It will be fun! Guess I better get back to work!

Think on 1 Corinthians 13, are you showing Love today!!

Birthday Update

OK my birthday was good, was not the best, but should I complain! No that's not God would want! I am Blessed to be another year older, with a good job, a place to live and great friends and family!

I am breaking my diet today and eating a sub from dominoes, hey there is always tomorrow!

Well it is getting close for James to leave for the RSP in the National Guard. Thank goodness that he will only be gone for the weekend.

We watched a tape about basic training, I think that was an eye opener for James!

Well Friday we are going to eat at Myabis Japanese restaurant. I am excited, I can't wait to go.

Guess I better finish lunch. Catch up with everyone later!

TO Be or Not to Be....

HAPPY

That is the question today!

Today I turned 36 years old! Happy birthday to me....! I know sometimes you have to create your own joy.

Well today did not start out to bad. I got to birthday wishes from friends on facebook when I got up this morning. I am sure there are more to come. Of course James was the first to officially wish me Happy Birthday in person lol! The Robert and David followed suit. They are so sweet!! By the way that is a lot of faith speaking James lol!

Well things could have been better had others been so thoughtful this morning but some things you just shouldn't blog about! Of course my best friend called me this morning and wished me happy birthday, I think that made my day, she had me laughing most of the morning.

So toady I can decide to be happy, or have the mullygrubs(and yes I said that!) I have decided to be happy and enjoy what I have. I am Blessed with wonderful children, good friends and a great family. What more could you want on your birthday!! OK don't answer that.

And I must not forget to thank God for making it all possible for with him all things are possible!

Disappointment

Well today I was expecting to stay at home with my husband and enjoy his company, its been a while! Of course it did not quite work out that way! Of course I am tired and still not up to par from my dentist appointment and that makes me even more emotional about the whole situation.

So I must ask myself, what is God trying to teach me here! Right now I don't have an answer for that. But I know that God will show me!

So I am making a choice to just enjoy my day and just rejoice that my name is written in the Lambs Book of Life! So here goes I am going to put a movie on, sit on the couch and do absolutely nothing today, and hope that my husband makes it home soon!

The Dentist

ok I survived the dentist, I think I need a t-shirt! Mouth is still numb and my teeth are trying to hurt! I was praying the whole time I was there. My arms were shaking so bad that I could not grip the arm of the chair, but prayer prevailed and my nerves calmed. I was blessed for my effort, the cost of my visit was cheaper than I thought and I got my meds for free.

God Is Good, All The Time

No Fear

OK that is an oxymoron for me right now! I have dentist appointment today and I am trying not be afraid and nervous! I know God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. Help me Lord :)

I have a new look today, got a perm put in, so I have a few curls now! Woo Hoo. I am thinking that today will require a little extra prayer. I am going the dentist, then work and then I am going on a girls night out(I don't know any of the girls but one). This should be fun!!

I am hoping to get lots of rest tomorrow so I can catch up on my sleep. Seems lately I am just physically drained! I have to remember that the Joy of the Lord is my strength.

OK time for me to get a little work done and then off to the dentist. Say a prayer for me!

Regrets & Sorrow

Yesterday was a rough day for me! I was tired, aggravated and angry most of the day! It seemed I let everything upset me! Even the little things.

I ask myself why is this? Well as I look back I realize it was pride and selfishness! If things did not go my way I was upset.

God is teaching me that My ways are not his ways, and my thoughts are not his thoughts. Did I ask God what he wanted me to do? Did I pray when I was angry or upset? Did I ask God for Strength and peace? No, I depended on on my own self!

So today I am asking God to forgive me, and to help me to depend on him, to look to him for all things. I am asking that he helps me to remember to pray always, and to give thanks in all things, because it will be worth it after all!!!

I leave you with this thought! Don't be discouraged when you fail miserably, God is there with love and mercy, he will forgive you and pick you up!

I am reminded of a verse in the Bible when some one was asked how many times should I forgive someone? God said 70 x 7! I think his answer is saying forgive often, love well and be at peace!

Denying Yourself

Lately I have started eating better and working out to lose weight and get in shape. This is needed for my health and peace of mind. It has not been easy thing to start.

Every morning I am tempted to get up and skip breakfast, at lunch I am tempted to eat what I shouldn't and then when I get off work I am tempted not to go work out! Then I remember that my body is a temple of God, and I should treat it with respect. I have to deny my self, but I have found in the process that I enjoy eating breakfast, my lunch lately has been awesome, and I truly love working out! Who would have thought it.

I find that the more we deny ourselves the things that are bad for us, the more we enjoy the things that are good for us! Give it a try !

All Things Are Possible....

And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Luke 18:27

When I was growing up, my father always told me that I could do anything I wanted as long as I set my mind to it. That piece of advice has taken me far. In Luke Chapter 18, God is telling me the same thing, with Him, all things are possible! I often wonder if all things are possible with God, then why is life so hard sometimes. Here in lies the answer, God said all things are possible, but he did not say they will all come easy or that it will happen without troubles. Just remember that God created the universe out of nothing, so even if you feel like you have nothing to give, God can take that nothing and make something of it.

Life today is hard, we struggle with depression, finances, loneliness and more, but do not forget that God is there and there is no problem to big or small for God. He has a cure for Depression, a solution to your finances, an answer for your loneliness and a solution for any problem that you have. Just seek him, read your Bible and pray. God will show you the way.

Time for me to get ready for work, and to get the kids off to school. By the way, I am still doing the things that I want to do. They are possible! Serving God, loving my family, and enjoying the Life that God has given.

Beliver, Wife, Mother, Friend, Manager

We have many titles in life and these are mine!

First of all I am a believer in Christ! He is first and foremost in my life. That keeps all the rest in line! Without him I am nothing!

Second I am wife. I have been married now for almost 18 years. I would like to say it is the perfect marriage, is there such a thing? I remember the words from our vows, to love, honor and cherish through the good times and the bad, through sickness and in health. Who knew that would be so hard. But we are still together, still learning to Love each other no matter what! God Is Good!

Third I am a mother to 4 wonderful children! Notice I said wonderful not always well behaved and not always what you want them to be, but nevertheless, I would not trade them for the world. God is still working on them, just like he is working on me.

fourth I am a friend, I have few friends, but the ones I have I cherish as a gift from God! It is hard to find the time to invest on friendships with so much going on, but I think they are needful in are lives. Friends are those who listen, love, argue, and still they are your friends. hang on to the ones who can do that. They are keepers.

Fifth, I am a manager at the job I work at! I am committed to doing the best I can do! I remember the call from God daily to do all things unto Him. My job is not hard(most of the time) but it is rewarding.

As we go along on this adventure, I will share thoughts, events and stories from my heart, soul and mind. Hopefully I will encourage some who are going through the same things, enlighten those who have never been through these things, and Give Glory to God for all things.