My third post today---and it's all good!

Thought ya'll might like to see what we enjoy occasionally for a Saturday evening outing. It is that time of year when seafood is becoming plentiful. My man was hungry so I thought I would treat him to something that I do not fix at home because the way it makes my house smell. Grease--can't stand it. Reminds me of being back in the restaurant business. But the food that comes out of the grease-----you just have to taste it. Mmmmmm--good!
We ordered three dishes--too much food. One was a seafood boat--a bread boat filled with oysters, shrimp and catfish. One was just shrimp--could have done with out this one. And then Keith ordered a fillet topped with sauted crab and mushrooms--the flavor was great.
The restaurant we went to was MORTONS, they are located across the street from the river. It is in the beautiful little town of Madisonville.
Wish you could have been with us----- you would have loved it. We love when people come into town because we eat things that we do not tend to eat all the time.
Have a great Lords day!

Beautiful and Inspiring

Someone sent me a beautiful e-card from Day Spring Cards. It is incredible and it will lift your heart. Please go over and check it out! Dayspring
Once you get there click on Christian Music cards and then you will see a little church that says Celebrating Jesus With You--a song By Rebecka St James. Sorry I could not figure out how to get you right to the card.

DO YOU CARE?

Keith Green

The music that is playing on my site is by Keith Green. He passed away in the early 80's while I was in high school. His music touched my heart in ways that I will never be able to explain. He was willing to stand up and speak the truth in a way that made me want to stand up and say, "YES, preach it brother". It was a truth that screamed--WAKE UP!
This song makes me step back and take a look at what I consider to be, the important things. Things that consume my thoughts and feelings. While the things that Jesus said were important-- just seem to float lazily on by.
I want to be consumed by the job we were left here to do. My thoughts are often consumed by things of God. Maybe sometimes consumed too much by what He has not finished in my life.
This weekend and the week coming up we'll choose to focus on the greatest event in the history of this world. The death and the resurrection of our MASTER.
We are living in a world that is floating on a stream that is leading straight to a "fall" that will end in the pit. I want to say to myself, "What is your problem? Don't you see? Don't you care?"
The message we preach with our lives is not a message of hate--it is a message of LOVE. A love that was so strong that it's reaching out could not be stopped by anyone or anything.
This week I can not count how many blogs I have come across where women were going through serious bouts with pain or anger.
If that is our lives, and we make it through because we have a family of believers who care and love us----how do they make it without what we have. Not only do we have "family" but we have the precious love of our Daddy God in Heaven. And, when we choose to look up, we see Him still, arms outstretched waiting to enfold us in His loving arms. We know He hurts when we hurt.
Do they know they have that waiting for them. No, the Christian walk is not easy---but like one in training, each day we should be getting more like our Father. The author and finisher of our Faith.
Let's let our lives this week leave little trails ----that when followed-- lead people back to our Savior.
DO YOU CARE?
That is the bottom line.
The message is a two edged sword--it cuts the user and the one it is used on.
Take Jesus with you this week.
Go With Jesus!

Just a little nonsense--Found on Office Spam

What to do in a Terrorist Attack

The US government has a new website, http://www.ready.gov. displaying public service symbols for terrorism readiness, in the tradition of the old "duck and cover" campaigns after WWII. The fun thing is that these pictures are so ambiguous they could mean anything! Here are a few guesses about what they mean:

If you have set yourself on fire, do not run

If you spot terrorism, blow your anti-terrorism whistle. If you are bald, yell really loud.

If you spot a terrorist arrow, pin it against the wall with your shoulder

If you are sprayed with an unknown substance, stand and think about it instead of seeing a doctor.

Use your flashlight to lift the walls right off of you!

The proper way to eliminate smallpox is to wash with soap, water and at least one armless hand.

Michael Jackson is a terrorist. If you spot this smooth criminal with dead, dead eyes, run away.

Hurricanes, animal corpses and the biohazard symbol have a lot in common. Think about it.

Be on the lookout for terrorists with pinkeye and leprosy. Also, they tend to rub their hands together manically.

If a door is closed, karate chop it open.

If your building collapses, cower under a desk and kiss your butt goodbye.

Try to absorb as much of the radiation as possible with your groin region. After 5 minutes and 12 seconds, however, you may become sterile

After exposure to radiation it is important to consider that you may have mutated to gigantic dimensions: watch your head.

If you've become a radiation mutant with a deformed hand, remember to close the window. No one wants to see that mess.

If you hear the Backstreet Boys, Michael Bolton or Yanni on the radio, it is a psychological terror attack. Cower in the corner or run like hell.

If your lungs and stomach start talking, stand with your arms akimbo until they stop.

Austin is radioactive, move to Houston

If you are trapped under falling debris, conserve oxygen by not farting.

If you lose a contact lens during a chemical attack, do not stop to look for it.

Do not drive a station wagon if a power pole is protruding from the hood.

A one-inch thick piece of plywood should be sufficient protection against radiation. Always carry one!

Office Spam

March 07, 2007

Only in Louisiana

For everyone who has endured inept, govt bureacracy.

Only in Louisiana - you have to love this lawyer - It's too good not to share!

Everyone who has ever bought a house will enjoy this. A New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA loan for a client who lost his house in Hurricane Katrina and wanted to rebuild. He was told the loan would be granted if he could prove satisfactory title to the parcel of property being offered as collateral. The title to the property dated back to 1803, which took the Lawyer three months to track down. After sending the information to the FHA, he received the following reply:

(Actual letter):
"Upon review of your letter adjoining your client's loan application, we note that the request is supported by an Abstract of Title. While we compliment the able manner in which you have prepared and presented the application, we must point out that you have only cleared title to the proposed collateral property back to 1803. Before final approval can be accorded, it will be necessary to clear the title back to its origin."

Annoyed, the lawyer responded as follows:

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(Actual Letter):
"Your letter regarding title in Case No. 189156 has been received. I note that you wish to have title extended further than the 194 years covered by the present application. I was unaware that any educated person in this country, particularly those working in the property area, would not know that Louisiana was purchased, by the U.S., from France in 1803, the year of origin identified in our application. For the edification of uninformed FHA bureaucrats, the title to the land prior to U.S. ownership was obtained from France, which had acquired it by Right of Conquest from Spain. The land came into the possession of Spain by Right of Discovery made in the year 1492 by a sea captain named Christopher Columbus, who had been granted the privilege of seeking a new route to India by the Spanish monarch, Isabella.

The good queen, Isabella, being a pious woman and almost as careful about titles as the FHA, took the precaution of securing the blessing of the Pope before she sold her jewels to finance Columbus ' expedition. Now the Pope, as I am sure you may know, is the emissary of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and God, it is commonly accepted, created this world. Therefore, I believe it is safe to presume that God also made that part of the world called Louisiana. God, therefore, would be the owner of origin and His origins date back to before the beginning of time, the world as we know it, AND the FHA. I hope you find God's original claim to be satisfactory. Now, may we have our loan?"

He got the loan.

Identity Theft

This past week we found out that someone was spending money out of my husbands business account. He is the owner- so he knew it was not him. The bank called and asked Him if he was aware of the spending trend. He told then no, someone was using his card. They had spent almost 500 in just a few days. He checked his wallet--he did not realize that his card had been stolen. And the surprise-- the card was still in his wallet. We are aware these days that there are many different ways to get card information. God Knows.
Our thanks to the bank that they recognized that this type of spending was not normal for this account. The card was canceled and the thief has still not been found.

God started talking to me about the spiritual application behind this incident. The world has all of a sudden become aware of the fact that identity theft is becoming a popular past time for some sick individuals. But, in truth it has been taking place for thousands of years.
As a child of God or a Christian--Satan is always about the business of stealing our true identity. He uses the world around us to try and change us from our life as a "little Christ" into something that points to him instead.Then our lives, like a credit card--become his vehicle to get where he wants to go. He takes away what is stored up and available for all of us as Christians.
With every action , he takes away our right to peace and joy and in its place he leaves us with a back log of guilt and things that we must get sorted out.
Now, if we have been keeping an on going close relationship with the Spirit of God, He like the bank can let us know that the activity taking place in our lives is not matching up with our normal activity. It is then up to us to evaluate what the Spirit is showing us.
Because my husband worked with the Bank on the issue of the theft-----they did not make him pay the five hundred dollars. They credited his account and his account was back to normal.
When we go to God about our account and get things right with Him--He fixes our account(clears the debt) and gives us back the peace and joy that was taken. Once again we move forward in our righteousness.

Do you know if you identity in Christ is being stolen?


Here are some areas or situations that can promote identity theft for Christians:

1. T.V. programs that do not honor the guidelines that are set for us by God in the ten commandments.
2. Books that draw our heart away from God to this world and it's desires.
3. Talk from others that pollute our way of thinking.
4. And if what you are involved in is not-- true,noble,right,pure,lovely,admirable,excellent or praiseworthy---you should not be letting the touch or inter the temple of God. That is US.

According to Philippians 4:8-9--if you stay away from things and do not think on things that do not fall in these guidelines----"THE PEACE OF GOD WILL BE WITH YOU".

NOBODY LIKES A THIEF------------DON"T LET SATAN STEAL YOU IDENTITY TODAY

A MEME OF THREES

Here are a few more things about me( Oh my goodness I just had a light bulb moment! That is why it is called MEME! Sorry folks usually I am not so slow) If you participate and put it on your blog make sure you go over to Junk In The Trunk and give her a link. This came from Deena at Junk In The Trunk.

Things I am scared of:
1. Big Outdoor Roaches
2. Never having a house to live in. Ha Ha J
3. House catching on fire

Things that Make me Laugh:
1. My husband
2. My girls
3. My self

Things I Love:
1. God
2. My hubby & family
3. FOOD!

Things I Hate:
1. Paying Bills
2. Being a size 16
3. Being weighed at the dr.'s office (Thank you --Deena)

Things I Don’t Understand:
1. Why people don’t hurt when others hurt
2. Why I do the things I don’t want to do
3. Why God does not just zap us.

Things On My Desk: (table)
1. Blank cards
2. A flower from Julia
3. Peanuts

Things I am Doing Right Now:
1. This meme
2. This meme
3. Thinking of what I should be doing

Things I Want To Do Before I Die:
1. Take my husband on a special trip He did not know about
2. Have my writings put together in a book for my kids
3. Learn what God wants me to learn

Things I Can Do:
1. Make a fantastic meal
2. Teach
3. Make people feel loved

Things I Can’t Do:
1. Sew
2. Ice skate
3. Make jam

Things You Should Listen To:
1. The Word of God
2. The police telling you to stop
3. The fire alarm

Things You Should Never Listen To:
1. Negatives talkers
2. Satan and his peons
3. gossip

Things I’d Like To Learn:
1. How to not give advice so readily (keep my mouth shut)
2. Create my own blog look--David --hint, hint
3. How to read Greek and Hebrew

Favorite Foods:
1. Anything with vanilla
2. Mexican
3. Seafood

Shows I Watched As A Kid:
1. The Walton’s
2. Gilligan’s Island
3. Million Dollar Man

A Pure Heart

One of my favorite verses in the Bible is, Matthew 5:8.
It is my goal....the pure in heart will see God. There are times in my walk when I do not "see" Him, I am not even aware of His presence. And it would be truthful to admit that sometimes my heart is not pure.
But, it has become almost an obsession, I really do want to see Him.
I want to be aware of his presence, wrapped up in all that He is.
To feel the heaviness of Him in the quiet of my room.
You know that sense that you can hardly breathe because the fullness of Him is everywhere.
So--what brings those moments on?
A pure heart?
A pur--suing heart?
If we search for Him with all our heart----- He will be found.
How does that happen?
We must put aside or away from us all those things that distract us from having a pure heart. Only I know what some of those things are. Yes, there are some things, like the programs I watch, the books I read, the conversations I have both out loud and in my mind, that I know dirty my heart.
God is pure. He will allow only what is pure to touch Him. Sometimes I have gotten into the sweetness of His presence by loving on Him. You know --talking to Him about His goodness and how I long for Him---worship.
But--if my heart has been out playing in the filth of this world and then I come "home" and try to love on Jesus with that heart--He is not going to let me touch Him.
If I have let aggravation rule my heart--He is not going to let me touch Him.
A pure heart.
A heart that is wholly devoted to Him.
A heart that searches hard after Him and His ways.
Theses are the things that are going to open the heavens and let me see Him.
I want to see him.
To sit at His feet and wash His feet with my tears.
To sit at His feet and look into His eyes as He teaches me.
Just call me Mary.
It is why I do the things I do and Don't to some of the things I have left behind.
They are not beneficial in getting me to my goal.
TO SEE HIS FACE.
And something that I think is a real important tie in for all this-------
No man shall see His face and live.
So--what if I am already dead. Can a dead woman see His face?
(No I am not talking about in the coffin dead)
Then I want to die. Each and every day with a heart that is pure---I want to die.
I'll never know when He might be planning a visit.
I don't want to miss seeing Him, because my house is dirty.
How about YOU?

All in one quote

I was over reading at Fruit In Season and I read this quote. It is fantastic. I should be posted on the walls of our house and the windows of our cars. And if anyone would dare--on the insides of our eyelids. Although if our eyes were shut I think that would defeat the whole purpose. Anyhoooo--it is something I think we could ponder on.

"Every time you make a choice you are turning the central part of you, the part of you that chooses, into something a little different from what it was before...either into a creature that is in harmony with God,...or into one that is in a state of war with God. Each of us at each moment is progressing to the one state or the other."

C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

Thank you Jesus that I did not end the day yesterday at war with you or anyone else (that I know of). I want my life to be in harmony with Him. How about you? God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. I'm thinking I don't want to be resisted by God--I want to be standing on His side of the line.
Thank you God for new mercies every morning.

BTW--womens group went good--we enjoyed our coffee and cream cheese, strawberries and bagels.

Has anybody out there been hearing the story of Mary and Martha lately??????????????????
I have heard it 4 times from different sources in less than a week. Think there is a message there? It is almost begining to get funny. And the girls in group are starting to notice too. Someone called me after group today and told me she had just finished her devotions and guess who was in it? Hmmmmmmm--think God is trying to tell us something.

Momma Birds

I was over at Wholly Devoted reading about taking time apart to spend with God just for yourself. If you are like me you might have two Bible studies going, a few things at church to prepare for and of course the time spent blogging. But I can do all this stuff and still feel empty.
So while at Deena's site a thought hit me.
We all know that a mother bird is responsible for feeding her babies. She goes and finds the food. Might break it down a little bit so it is not too much for her little ones. Then she gives to them what she has brought back to the nest.
NOW if she always gives everything that she got to the little ones-------she would die.
She must feed herself first or she will get weak and won't be there to help take care of the young ones.
Hmmmmmmm! So all you Momma birds---don't forget to eat. Take a little of the WORD and eat it yourself. It will give you strength needed to take care of those God has entrusted to you.

Love you guys!
GO With Jesus

Thanks Girls! The Sun WILL come up tomorrow!

My God is so incredible! He can take women who have never met, who would probably not recognize one another in a crowd. Let them meet by words and bind their hearts as if they have known each other for life. He used words and a maw maw's shoulder - to wrap His arms around me as if He were here in person.
I love you guys! I hope you believe me. And not with that stuffy religious love either. i love you with that tear stained, running nose, mascara running type of love. Get the picture?
Thank you for walking with me along this road God has us on.
Now like at the Academy Award shows---
First I would like to thank my God for getting me here; next my parents for planting the seeds of truth; next my dear husband who took me to Olive garden for dinner(maybe he was afraid he was not going to get dinner? No, baby I know you were being sweet!); Next, I would like to thank Linda who left her country abode to hug my neck; and of course all you sweet ones who sent me emails to firmly encourage me toward what i know to be right---D, Tracy,Deena,eph2810, Bunny girl,Crown Laid Down, Shirley Miller and and if I have forgotten any please for give me. Thank you also to the one who invented blogdom without this invention non of us would be here to listen and love. (start of music playing -meaning my time is almost up) Thank all of you who were lead by God today. I do not believe in coincidences! He makes all things good in his time. (beautiful girl is now coming over to gently but firmly try to get me off stage) Now me throwing kisses and the music swells and the next blog announcer takes their place.
Love to you all.
P.S. We have a new company coming over tomorrow at 10:30 to view our well. Theses guys are the commercial guys. The big guns are coming to town! Do I hear the Hallelujah chorus beginning?

My third post today!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be Warned it is not pretty!

First let me say--I don't want to cause anyone to stumble. So------if your not in a secure spot-------warning-----i'm about to release some pressure. Here goes, better back up because this has been building for awhile. And for those of you who just knew I was perfect--i'm about to prove you wrong!
First---how much is enough? I give up! Uncle! You got me! What do I need to say to make it stop?
First the storm--and my house that was left broken.
Next--it took forever to get it taken down and all the mess with permits.
The neighbor who thought he could stop the whole process by making us tear down our shed and move it 20 feet. You don't even want to know how long i had to process that one with God.
Then all the problems with our son--having my guts ripped out and trying to keep moving.
Gaining back 12 of the pounds I had lost--because i didn't let God help me handle the stress.
Having to the ask our son to move out. Can't even go there.
The well guy who got us into a huge mess and then told us he could not handle the problem.
The next 3 big well guys who told us they could not handle the problem.
Problems with people at church. (Now resolved but part of the problem)
Too much on my plate-and no one willing to take some.
This morning the septic pipe on our trailer broke ----so I went to try and find a new one. The first place I went did not have one. When i was getting ready to leave a woman stop ed me, asking me if I would be willing to buy some candy-I told her no thank you but gave her some money-she said God will bless you. Then trying not to hit her i backed up straight into a pole that could not be seen. I broke my back light and scratched my paint.
Then had to go to two more places before i found the part we needed. Only to get home and find out that it was the wrong part and my hubby wanted me to go to Hammond (half hour away) to get a new part. I lost it.
Then my darling husband asked if I wanted Him to go and get me some ice cream or better yet a pack of cigarette's. Now I know he was joking but that is how bad it was. I used to smoke and in the past when things got bad that is where I would go.
Now I am supposed to be getting ready for group tomorrow and i am a mess.
And I am sooooooo angry.
How much is enough?
My husband said evidently not yet.
He has so much on his plate running a business and all.
And the sump pump that is draining the water out of the hole--it quit working this morning.
Yes, i know I should be strong. And I have been. But.......................Uncle.
So just let me say this out LOUD.

SATAN YOU AND YOUR LITTLE NIMCUMPOOKS ARE NOT GOING TO WIN. THINGS MAY LOOK REAL BAD RIGHT NOW BUT MY GOD HAS NOT LEFT ME. HE PROMISED THAT HE WOULD FIGHT FOR ME. I HAVE BEEN LIVING A RIGHTEOUS LIFE. I AM NOT BEING DISCIPLINED BECAUSE OF A LIFE OF SIN. I AM NOT GOING TO CURSE GOD AND DIE. SO YOU JUST GIVE IT ALL YOU'VE GOT. MY GOD WILL MAKE YOUR TRAGEDY LOOK LIKE A BROKEN FINGER NAIL. BECAUSE IN THE END WHEN HE PULLS OUT THE BIG GUNS--AND HE WILL- YOU ARE GOING DOWN!
AND I DO MEAN THE LITERALLY!

Sorry for any of those who were innocent bystanders.
I'll be better I promise!

Not a Susie Home Maker--but here goes!

It is that time of year again.
The smell of sweet fruit in the air. And time for all kinds of mouth watering temptations How about some Louisiana Strawberries? Strawberry shortcake, chocolate covered strawberries, whipped cream and strawberries and what I chose to do --strawberry jam. Time for some bagels and cream cheese topped by a little sweet jam.
And why the little burst of susie homemaker? Well, as you know Wednesday, is the day of my womens group. It also happens to be the birthday of Mrs Jean. Now if you have every seen a ray of sun shine--that's Mrs Jean. She loves to talk and she loves us girls. She has a smile that is so sweet and I love to see her walk in the door.
So, how many of us have reached that special day and it really was not so special after all? So-- my goal is to make sure that my girls at least get noticed in group and feel special that day. Tomorrow we will have bagels, cream cheese and fresh strawberry jam. And then I got a little gift certificate for Mrs Jean from my favorite store. And then, since I did not can the jam, I have a little jar of jam for each of the girls to take home. Any one want to come to group?
I have posted a picture below of my favorite store. It is like being in the restaurant business all over again-without the stress. I can find all kinds of neat things to experiment with and they have great coffee. Wednesday morning we are going to try-Georgia Pecan. Yesterday I found a new product for me --a new vanilla product! (Pssssst- I put some in the strawberry jam!) Vanilla makes everything better.
Well, almost everything--please don't put it on my steak.
Well, it is time to go and study to show myself approved. Have a great day and remember--Go With God!


Think she'll like her gift card? Hint, Hint!

Gotta Have That Morning Cup!

You Know You've Had Too Much Coffee When . . .
* You can type sixty words a minute with your feet.
* Instant coffee takes too long.
* You chew on other people's fingernails.
* You answer the door, before people knock.
* You sleep with your eyes open.
* You go to sleep, just so you can wake up and smell the coffee.
* You don't even wait for the water to boil anymore.
* You're the employee of the month at Starbucks - and you don't even work there. * * You help your dog chase its tail.
* You lick your coffeepot clean.
* You go to AA meetings just for the free coffee.
* You're so wired you pick up FM radio.
* You have a picture of your coffee mug, on your coffee mug.

I think some us of us know who would be employee of the month at Starbucks!
Good Morning Beth!
I'll write more later. After I finish my first cup!

In Memory of My Hero

Leo Humphrey
HOME GOING
March 26, 2006

Today I wanted to post about a man that meant a lot to me and many other people. I first met Leo when I was a little girl. My Dad had the pleasure going to seminary with Leo and working with Him in a coffee house in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Leo, had a special way of making every person he met feel like they were someone special and that they were loved. He had a heart for the Lord and he wanted everyone to know God and that God loved them. It was not unusual for Him to witness to the telephone operator while she was helping him or the waitress bringing him the coffee he loved so much.
He was led by God to start ministering in other areas of the world- even if it was during war time or times of civil unrest. I am sure his family missed having him at home,
but they let him go.
I got to take my first mission trip with him and his wife Loyce, just a few weeks before he went home to be with his Lord. We had an amazing time in San Salvador. I got to see the market places he so loved and got to witness to the people that had stolen a piece of his heart so long ago. He loved people and people loved him. He made me feel like I was his good friend. The day before he went home I got to talk to him for a long time on the phone. We talked about the trip and how he would like for me to come with them to other areas.
He was trying to share his passion--and I loved him for that.
He was hard headed at times (Loyce can tell you about that) but we all loved him.
I heard two days later from Loyce that Leo, had gone home. My heart and the hearts of many others were crushed. But, he had completed his task and His father took him home.
Loyce, is helping continue the ministry they worked so hard at together. It now has a new director, Steve Kern. He has a huge heart for the people but I guess I will always think of GOOD NEWS IN ACTION as Leo's ministry. Pray for them as they reach out to the people of El Salvador and the surrounding areas.
And most of all pray for Loyce and Jill as they remember their husband and father
on his home going day.
Loyce, thank you for continuing to fight the good fight.
Leo would be so proud of you!

Make My Monday with Mrs Nufon

Well as you can see its cum around agin. And if yur lookin behind already you might be needin a little sumthin to prod those lips into a smilin position. So sit back an lets see if we can enjoy a little humor in a sitiation we all should be experiencin once a year. And if yur not--shame on ya. We got ta take care of these temples the good Lord gave us. Pick up that phone and make it right today!
And by the way this ul not be sumthin you'll be wanting to put on yur church bulletin on the next Lords day. And I think that'll be rel clear soon enuff.

As a new, young MD doing his residency in OB, I was quite embarrassed when performing female pelvic exams. To cover my embarrassment I had unconsciously formed a habit of whistling softly. The middle-aged lady upon whom I was performing this exam suddenly burst out laughing and further embarrassing me. I looked up from my work and sheepishly said, "I'm sorry. Was I tickling you?" She replied, "No doctor, but the song you were whistling was, "I wish I was an Oscar Meyer Wiener".
Dr. Wouldn't submit his name

(Can't blame him!)

Now we will be wantin to give a particular web page a little credit. If ya found a little humor this mornin ya might wanna go on over to Office Spam an see if ya can find anything else ta grin about.
And now girls I hate ta be cuttin this short but i must be movin along. Remember that a merry heart is good for you and those who are blessed enuff to be around ya.
Ya'll be good now and don't furget ta--------- GO WITH JESUS!

We want to give credit to Jeff Larson. Click on the comic and you'll be taken to his site.

Dinner on the gound--and you know you're down south!

Church is over and it is time for everyone to enjoy the food that has been prepared. Fried chicken, ham, potato salad, baked bean, salad, garlic bread, jambalaya, dressing,barbecue pork, baked chicken, etc. And then there is the dessert table--we won't go there. But it was good. It is amazing the noise as everyone is getting their plate and drink and then--the silence falls as we all dig in. Children get quiet and for a brief moment are still. You can guarantee they won't linger because they want to get to the dessert table first.
Dinner on the grounds is the fourth Sunday in the month. So if you are going to be in the area stop by and join us for dinner on the grounds.

I just had to post this. This is Johnny, and I was happy today to have him offer to help us women on the clean up crew. That's my kind of man--he's a keeper Sweetie. What a man! And of course I have to mention there were a few other male helpers, like our pastor who actually took care of the garbage cans. YES, God is raising up some gentlemen in the South.
We love our men!

LET'S GO TO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD!

Thought ya'll might like to see where I am going today.
Like David, I say , It is good to go unto the house of the Lord. I have all my stuff together for the young girls Sunday school class and all my food is ready for dinner on the grounds. We woke up this morning to the smell of barbecue(It had slow cooked all night)--not the best smell in the morning. But, it was soon replaced by bacon, scrambled eggs and cinnamon rolls --our every Sunday morning breakfast. So now it is time for me to grab a shower and find something to wear. We go casual at our church. Part of the reason I like it so much. The people are down to earth. We are coming for a word from God and not for a fashion show. So I pull out my jeans and a comfortable shirt and that will be that.
So have a great day at God's house and I am sure I will talk to you later this afternoon. Maybe I will post a picture of our country spread. Be blessed. I thank God for opening you ears and heart this morning to hear His word. May it sink deep into the inner core of your bones and bring health. May all your pastors dance today.
GO WITH JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the last I promise--Start with Sun, Sun and Fish Too!

Watermelon plant from the
farm. You'll have to stop by for a slice if the deer leave us any. Last year they ate them before they produced. :(


My pastor resting up for the dancing he will be doing tomorrow! Sound a little strange? Go back to Just a little Reminder--where I talk about my dancing pastor. As you can see he is a country boy at heart.

Sun, Sun and fish too! 2

I promised ya'll some new fishing pictures. So here they are. The day started out a little slow where the fish were concerned--but there was plenty of peace and quiet. The guys gave up soon after we got there and took off on the 4-wheelers to hunt a new hunting spot. Deer season just ended for the year and they are getting ready for next year already.
Linda and I had plenty of live minnows thanks to a new aerator that I just bought. It was cheap but it ran all day and I only lost two fish. We ended up only getting 6 fish between the two of us so we were nice and Linda kissed the fish and we let them go back to their moms. She really did kiss one of the fish---so not only did it get released but it also got a kiss. What more could you ask for?
The sun can out bright and hot and of course I did not put on any sun screen --although i had brought some. My face is red and so are my arms. We brought food for a picnic and what you don't leave home without --- plenty of Diet Coke. It was warm enough for the kids to swim--it made the day for them. The water was a little too cold for us older folks.
So we closed out the day by going to the farm to check on the growing watermelon plants. They are small but because they were planted a little early a guy told Keith they will take a little longer coming up because the nights are still cool.
The day was great and I did not have to cook dinner since we are having dinner on the grounds tomorrow and I have to cook for that. I am fixing--barbecue pork fingers, baked beans, and chocolate cake. The icing is great and easy. When you take the cake out of the oven pour a bag of choc. chips on top. Leave it a few minutes-they will soften--then spread them around. Sprinkle a little pecan on top if you like nuts. The icing gets hard as it cools and keeps the cake super moist.
I have lots more pictures but i don't want to aggravate those with dial up--"heard" some girls talking about that the other day. I'll post some more pictures tomorrow of my little church and dinner on the grounds. There will be plenty of food to go around! Please come back.

Sun, Sun And fish too!

We left the house this morning in the fog. As we drove along the road we noticed that there were spider webs everywhere. Trees covered with little spider apartments. Charlotte has lots of relatives. The dew had drenched them and we could see them everywhere --neat sign of nature that we don't often see because when the heat dries up the moisture they become almost invisible.

More about me------ thanks to Cece Lane

I thought I was finished posting for the night. This is what you get for blog hopping. It wasn't that painful, hopefully you think the same. I promise to spare you any more post about me tonight!


1. What time did you get up this morning? 5:40- had to fix my hubby breakfast
2. Diamonds or pearls? How about neither-I like emeralds
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Bridge to Terrabitha
4. What is your favorite TV show? Deal or no Deal, NCIS,
5. What did you have for breakfast? Wheat bread with orange marmalade
6. What is your middle name? Lynn.
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Mexican
8. What foods do you dislike? Beef liver and brussel sprouts.
9. What are your favorite chips? Ruffles but I need dip.
10. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Keith Green-can‘t remember the name but it has his picture in black and white with red around his head.
11. What kind of car do you drive? An Avalanche
12. Favorite sandwich? Turkey avocado and provolone or an oyster poboy.
13. What are characteristics you can’t stand? Moodiness, self-centeredness, and ungratefulness.
14. What are your favorite clothes? Capri’s and a t-shirt.
15. If you could go anywhere on vacation where would you go? Ireland.
16. How old were you when you had your first date? 18
17. Where would you want to retire? The mountains of North Carolina.
18. Favorite time of day? Mid afternoon.
19. Where were you born? Pensacola . Fla.
20. What is your favorite sport to watch? Don’t have one.
21. Coke or Pepsi? Diet coke
22. Beavers or ducks? Beavers from the Chronicles of Narnia
23. Are you a morning person or a night owl? Night owl. But I do like to get up to enjoy my coffee.
24. Pedicure or manicure? Pedicure. I don’t like finger nail polish but I paint my toes all the time. I don’t like t paint my finger nails because I feel like my fingers can’t breathe. I know that sounds strange.
25. What did you want to be when you were little? A chef or a preacher. I ‘m Baptist so which on of those dreams came true?
26. What is your best childhood memory? Camping in the Smokey Mountains.
27. Ever been to Africa? No.
28. Ever been toilet papering? No How rude!
29. Been in a car accident? Yes, one my fault and two not my fault.
30. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
31. Favorite restaurant? I almost said I don’t have one--Olive Garden. Love the Salad!
32. Favorite flower? Roses
33. Favorite ice-cream? Moolineum
34. Favorite fast food restaurant? Pizza
35. How many times did you fail your driver’s test? Didn’t
36. From whom did you get your last e-mail? My hubby.
37. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? A kitchen store. Love kitchen tools
38. Last person you went to dinner with? My pastor and his wife and my family.
39. What are you listening to right now? The T.V.--Julia is watching Jimmy Neutron.
40. What is your favorite color? Green
41. How many tattoos do you have? None.
42. How many are you sending this Email to? No one.
43. What time did you finish this e-mail blog entry? 6:30 pm.
44. Favorite magazine: I get a few but I don’t really have a favorite--but I do like the ones with creative food ideas.
45. Coffee or tea? Coffee. How can you be raised in New Orleans and not like coffee? But I do need my half n half and sweet n low. And Fresh Market has a coffee that is called Crème Brulee --its gooood!
46. Do you tan easily or burn easily? Burn once and then tan.
47. Do you color your hair? If so, how often? NO! If you have seen me you know I don’t color my hair. I like my gray.
48. What was the first car you ever purchased without the help of your parents? A silver Honda used and had no air. That is not a good thing when you live in Louisiana.
49. What is your most dreaded household chore? Paying bill and washing dishes. We are in a camper and it does not sport a dish washer.
50 Who do you tag to complete this meme? No one. But if you would like to share this is the opportunity.

Ready for some fishin?

Yes, this was two years ago-- 40 pounds heavier and shorter hair. But it is a hint as to what I am going to do tomorrow and with whom I am going to do it with.
Yes, tomorrow morning bright and early I will be packing up for a little fun. Linda to the left (now several pounds lighter also) and i will be getting our poles and crickets--Linda's favorites and minnows--my favorite and we will concentrate on catching some fish. We are not into the constant throwing out and reeling in. So we will be using our bobbers and sit back with a diet coke and wait for them to come to us.
I went to Walmart and bought some picnic food so we won't have to leave to go get something. The guys will bring the four wheelers because they are not into fishing. It probably won't be hot enough for swimming but I'm sure the kids will get in the water some how.
My brain is a little fried. I'm not sure why. So You will get one day without writings that take brain activity.
But I will be back and I'll try to bring some pictures. Have a great evening!

Need a little humor?

How funny to imagine Jesus walking around with a Christian T-shirt on. My man loves to get a new one every now and then. It is a great way to be a silent witness. And of course better than some of the other things you will see on t-shirts.

Submission?

If this is submitting ---then according to 5:21---- I NEED A BELL! Just playing girls. Don't send me any hate mail. My man works so hard that he does not need a bell. And his heart is so tender he would not use the bell if he had it.

Sleep On! I THINK NOT!

Today I got an email for the first time from an online spiritual information source called--beliefnet. I thought, how cool --until I opened the email. I was informed that I had a spiritual horoscope waiting for me. And that if I was interested I could contact an oracle on line. My first inclination was to ask them to stop sending me emails--but by clicking that link of course it took me to their site. How can I explain the anger that rose in my stomach as I saw Christianity placed right alongside all the religions of this world. Take your pick ----see which one will work for you. People are searching. And here i (we) sit comfortable in the fact that we've got our ticket. I know --people are hurting and they are being deceived. And I guess I wonder whether most of us would even think we have anything worthy to offer them. I mean does this Christianity thing really work?
Almost ten years ago, after being raised in a Christian family I walked away from the Lord because I figured I was so miserable that it all must be a lie. Now in my heart I knew the truth , but you know I could just not make it work. No peace or joy, My marriage was over as far as I was concerned. I had success in the working world but the rest just brought misery. My solution-- walk away from it all. And for seven years I did. I told God I did not want to have anything to do with Him and lived the way I wanted.
And then one day after I realized I was still miserable and lonely, I thought I would give God one last try. I asked Him to prove to me that what the Bible said, was truth. If I could know Him then I asked Him to reveal Himself to me. I was not prepared for the whirlwind that began. He turned my life and my heart upside down. In a good way. I began to realize that I was a lot like a certain woman in the Bible and I had been going about the whole Christian thing in the wrong way.
Does the name Martha ring a bell with anyone? That was me. I was all about being busy about doing the Christian thing. I knew so much about serving and quite a bit about the Bible. How could I help but have a lot of knowledge--my parents were in the ministry, I went to a Christian school and then went to a Christian liberal arts college. I was stuffed with Biblical knowledge. And I did love the Lord. As much as I knew I could. I had my ticket to heaven, was working for the Lord and when I got to heaven I was going to get to know Him. Wow--what a mess. I was totally missing out on the whole relationship thing.
And then one day Jesus started revealing His love to me. Oh, what a wonderful, painful day!
I was not used to the intimacy that He was asking of me. In my mind when I tried to imagine His face while i was talking to Him--I never could look Him in the eyes. I don't know if you can understand that. Now, I could picture God sitting on His throne and me as a little child running up the steps to Him and jumping in the lap of my Daddy God in Heaven. But Jesus was another thing. I could love Him so deeply but, I had a hard time receiving it. Really it was about opening myself up to Him. Would He really Love me just the way I was? What if I failed Him and hurt Him again? He was my groom --what if He was not happy with His bride? What if all the effects that this world had had on me had taken me to a place that had destroyed His love for me?
I am now almost ten years past those days. They have not been easy. But do you know that without a shadow of a doubt I Know- ---HE LOVES ME, HE REALLY LOVES ME! And most importantly I now receive that love with open arms.Sometimes the thought makes me blush. It is a little overwhelming. After all what if you found out that the most sought after being(man) in the entire universe loved you and was pursuing you! And that even in the morning when you have gotten on the scale and it says bad things about you and you look in the mirror and it says even worse things about you--He thinks you are beautiful just the way you are. He really does! He thanked God for giving you to Him as a gift. And He is standing in heaven waiting for the day the God says, Go get your bride.
Well, long winded as usual. We have been all around and back again. Is there something inside of you that a lonely person need sto know about? Then share it with a smile. Show concern for the aggravated cashier. You know what---just talk to her period. Let her know that you see her as a person. Tell her you like her hair, voice or that she is really fast at what she does and you are glad you got in her line. And ask God if he would open a door for you to talk to her. It may be nothing more than, "yeah, I know life is hard but remember God loves you". Plant the seed.
God is pursuing her to--she needs to know it.
And if you want to talk, feel free to contact me through my email address. slgb65@yahoo.com
GO WITH JESUS!

Am I left or Right?

A new quiz thanks to Deena at Junk In The Trunk. You Are 35% Left Brained, 65% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning. Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic. Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way. If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art. Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.

Are You Right or Left Brained?

Even From The Seat Of My Bike!

Here is a little picture into my mind.
(Yes, on some days you might not want to venture there--but today it's safe--I promise!)
The past couple of days I have noticed a stiff breeze while I was riding my bike. At certain points in my ride around the neighborhood I thought, Wow, I can't believe the wind is blowing so hard. And every once in a while there would be no wind at all. I thought, Well maybe God is sending a little extra wind to give me a better work out. And of course I thanked Him for it. ;)
Today once again I got on my bike for my ride. It is beautiful, sunny and in the 70's. Flowers are blooming everywhere and birds are singing. God is busy being creative!
As I rounded the second half of my first lap- I once again noticed the stiff wind. But as I looked up to the trees I did not notice any movement. Strange, I thought. And then I looked down at the flowers and saw no movement. Now you scientific people put you logic aside for one minute and follow me on a spiritual trip.
The Bible tells us that we battle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers in the heavenlies. Walking on the ground at a slow pace does not cause such a noticeable stir in the air. Just like a person who is not really concerned about move forward in their relationship with God--does not concern the devil or his forces. But, when we start moving forward with a little more force--the territory that has been their dwelling place--well, it starts to be impacted by our movement. When this happens --we start to feel the resistance of things that we never even noticed before. Starting to get the picture?
The faster we move the greater the resistance. Now sometimes just like we take pleasure in the wind, if we recognize where our spiritual resistance is coming from and why, we can praise God. Because by the very resistance its self------ we know we are moving forward. So you see just like the wind gives me a better work out on my bike--thus making me stronger, spiritual resistance can also mature me and give me stronger spiritual muscles. You would think Satan would realize what he was doing and stop----but nooooooo! He probably keeps it up because 90% of us give up when we encounter the resistance. We figure the pain and hassle is not worth it. Do yo want to get stronger? Do you want to get in better shape spiritually?
THEN DON'T GIVE UP! Weeping endures for a night but JOY comes in the morning.
Get back up on the seat of that bike--listen to the voice of the Spirit guiding you and work those muscles girls!
That will preach!
Go With Jesus!

I'm trying!

I'm trying to get the gumption up to go and ride my bike. My heart is a little heavy. I went back to New Orleans to get some more books for our women's study that is starting tomorrow. Since I was by myself I decided to go into the area where I was raised since it was on the way. This is an area that was heavily affected by Katrina damage. Flood marks still on the outside of houses and spray paint on doors and garage doors listing what was found inside. My heart was so heavy. My school where I went to Kindergarten all the way through 6 grade is still closed. I'm not sure that they would have enough children to attend even if it were to open. Most of the homes are empty and I have a feeling abandoned. There were very few houses being lived in and only a few Fema trailers here and there.
And then I went down my street. Kuebel St., right off the lake front. It was really nice when we lived there. A great place for a child to grow up. We played kick the can by the light of the street lights late into the night. Our white brick house now has bars in the windows and they have painted it green. My best friends house next door is vacant and for sale. Still storm damaged-no one wanted to come back.
Most of the world has moved on but my memories will always be there. In that little white house with the huge backyard(tiny now) that had a mammoth pecan tree. That tree that had the coolest swing in the neighborhood and everyone wanted to come and play. Until the summer that Dad killed it while trying to re coat one of his fishing nets. YES, we were happy that we would no longer have to pick up pecans and crack them-but sad that our summer friend was gone.
But, time moves on and my God has walked with me through those years. My relationship with Him is the most secure thing in my life. And it brings such hope to my heart when I think of the places we will be going together. There are memories waiting that will fill the voids in my heart. I love Him so. I can not imagine where my heart would be if He had not looked deep into my eyes and said, "I love you Sharon. I love you and nothing can change that. Let the world change and friends walk away--but I will never leave you or forsake you. I love you -----period.".

Blessed security! Praise you Father for your gift of Jesus. The lover of my soul.

Now I am ready to go ride my bike! Thanks for listening!

GO WITH JESUS!

Sit With Me Awhile

When I got ready to name my blog Sit With Me Awhile was really the only thing I could think of. I could not remember where it came from but I thought it was from something I had written. While looking through my notebooks for something for a friend --I found where this phrase came from.
Several years ago in my longing to move forward in my relationship with God I wrote theses thoughts. The major thought running through this little tidbit was, Sit With Me Awhile. The Bible says when we praise Him ---God inhabits the praise of His children.

As I ponder the awesome power of my Father-
Sit With Me Awhile.
As through my heart flows His perfect love-
Sit With Me Awhile.
While I praise Him for His overwhelming touch-
Sit With me Awhile.
While I bow my head and imagine His face-
Sit With Me Awhile.

And turning slowly, I realize my Friend has joined me-
just to sit with me awhile.

I love you, Jesus.
I love you, Lord.
I bow my heart to you whom I adore.
With all my strength I want to follow your lead
to bend my knee
in thought
and deed.

Spend some time with Him today and you will find as you love on Him-- He has come to Sit With You Awhile.

Make My Monday!

Welcome To

“Make My Monday”
With
Mrs. Nufon

It is here girls -- an I take great pleasure in given us all somthin ta grin about. Good old Forest--sometimes my brain toils just like his. I guess that’s what the good Lord is meaning when He says we are ta come ta Him like a child.

Gotta love ol’ Forrest
The day finally arrived. Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven.
He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are
closed, and Forrest approaches the gatekeeper. St. Peter said, "Well, Forrest, it is certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must tell you, though, that the place is filling up fast, and we have been administering an entrance examination for
everyone. The test is short, but you have to pass it before you can get into
Heaven." Forrest responds, "It sure is good to be here, St. Peter, sir. But nobody
ever told me about any entrance exam. I sure hope that the test ain't too
hard. Life was a big enough test as it was."
St. Peter continued, "Yes, I know, Forrest, but the test is only three Questions.
First: What two days of the week begin with the letter T?
Second: How many seconds are there in a year?
Third: What is God's first name?"
Forrest leaves to think the questions over. He returns the next day and sees
St. Peter, who waves him up, and says, "Now that you have had a chance to
think the questions over, tell me your answers."
Forrest replied, "Well, the first one -- which two days in the week begins
with the letter "T"? Shucks, that one is easy. That would be Today and Tomorrow."
The Saint's eyes opened wide and he exclaimed, "Forrest, that is not what I
was thinking, but you do have a point, and I guess I did not specify, so I
will give you credit for that answer. How about the next one?" asked St.
Peter. "How many seconds in a year? Now that one is harder," replied Forrest, but I
thunk and thunk about that, and I guess the only answer can be twelve."
Astounded, St. Peter said, "Twelve? Twelve? Forrest, how in Heaven's name
could you come up with twelve seconds in a year?"
Forrest replied, "Shucks, there's got to be twelve:
January 2nd, February 2 ND, March 2nd.... " "Hold it," interrupts St. Peter. "I see where you are going with this, and I See your point, though that was not quite what I had in mind.....but I will Have to give you credit for that one, too. Let us go on with the third and Final question. Can you tell me God's first name"? "Sure," Forrest replied, "its Andy."
"Andy?" exclaimed an exasperated and frustrated St Peter.
"Ok, I can understand how you came up with your answers to my first two Questions, but just how in the world did you come up with the name Andy as The first name of God?"
"Shucks, that was the easiest one of all," Forrest replied. "I learnt it
from the song, "ANDY WALKS WITH ME, ANDY TALKS WITH ME, ANDY TELLS ME I AM HIS OWN. . . "

St. Peter opened the Pearly Gates, and said: "Run Forrest, run."

Now then-- I thought that was real cute. An it gave my face muscles a little work out. Thats it for me girls, I’m off to get this ol blood amovin for it thinks its on holiday. Be sur ta leave somethin to tickel our funny bones or just ta let me know ya dropped in.
Take care till next week!
GO WITH JESUS

Just A Little Reminder

Just a reminder that tomorrow is, MAKE MY MONDAY. Mrs. Nufon, will be stopping by to start her week with a little humor. And has requested that, "if you are partial to leavin a little humor yerself" she would love to view yours in the comment section. If you have any questions about Mrs. Nufon you can click on the title of this post and it should take you to the original introduction to our guest tomorrow.

Now to everyday business. How was church today? There was a whole lot of dancing and sweating behind our pulpit this morning. Yes, and I even go to a Baptist church. Normally known for their lack of dancing. Well, now I will admit that it was not your normal kind of dancing. But, when the Spirit starts moving--so does our pastor. And today the Spirit was on fire. Yes, I know the Spirit is always on fire but today our pastor was carrying a little extra. My husband has threatened to bring my video camera and tape it so that we can show Brother Tim what we see. It is great to see a man full of the Spirit. Hey, the people in the New Testament thought the people were drunk--ours just dances.
There are lots of pastors that sweat when they preach. For the most part I think it is because of the lights-but we are a small church and there is no fancy lighting. So when Brother Tim starts a sweatin'---- it is because the fire of God is descending. Now, I don't know why but my husband seems to think he needs to alleviate the heat. And so today he spent most of the first part of the sermon trying to cool our pastor down by lowering the air and then turning on a fan. Finally he just gave up and went in to the kitchen, got a hand towel and gave it to him. LOL
It was about how we move forward in our relationship with God. A little repenting (only God can give you a heart to do this), a little pleading (for a new heart-ready to do His will as you read the Bible) a little dying (gotta be willing to say goodbye to the flesh-fight the good fight) and then a little rest (before the next struggle begins). That is the short of it, we go the long. :)
But it was sooooo good!
I need to go and study. I have a new study starting on Wednesday and I am not ready. Going to study to show myself approved before God--not women (well maybe them too).

The M&M in Me

While getting my hair done today I heard a woman saying that she was leaving for a cruise in a few days. Yes, what a life. Now you may be wondering what this has to do with anything. Well, it does have something to do with the little blue creature up above. My daughter found the www.becomeanmm.com, you can go there and make your own M&M character.
Mine is longing to be somewhere where she could do a little swimming without worrying about her less than svelte bod. And of course to sleep late and wake up to breakfast in bed. And then leisurely find her way around the island buying lots of things for her children who are staying with Grandma.
She is a little blue because she is holding her breath until this dream comes true. You will be notified of the demise of this poor creature real soon!
So much for my mindless mind wanderings, I will go and spare you any more profitless thoughts.
Have a lovely evening!

Femme, Femme, Femme

First let me say that this will be a short post. It is already 11:15 and i am just getting in from the hospital with a friend. It has been a long day but we had a lot of fun on our trip into New Orleans.
First let me thank Nise for the fantastic glasses. I promised I would post a picture a picture and here I am. Glam girl! My daughter already tried to become their new owner.
Next, We started our day with a late breakfast at a cute little place called The Broken Egg. I had a incredible omelet and coffee of course. I am taking the picture so you see my Mom and Julia my daughter and my baby sister Jeannie. We all enjoyed our time together we do not get to do this often.
After breakfast we went into New Orleans for an artistic feminine day. Our museum has been given the honor of hosting a display from several museums in France. "Paintings of Women in French society from Daumier to Picasso." The exhibit is called Femme, Femme, Femme. It was great and we all had a great time. It really touched a part in me that does not often get to express itself. Julia has taken an interest in art also ,so she really loved seeing in person some things she had seen in books. The last picture is of Mom and Julia and Me. You will notice the wheel chair. Mom broke her foot over 7 months ago and has just recently gotten her cast taken off. Her foot is still sore and not quit strong enough to last with all the walking we did. So we were happy to have the wheel chair so that she could enjoy herself without pain.
After the museum we went to an international grocery store. i love this place because it has every imaginable food item from all over the world. I purchased some items just to try. I like to be a little brave when it comes to food. Probably left over from my restaurant days. no, I have not eaten any bugs. And no covering them in chocolate will not change my mind. How about chocolate covered bugs Dee?
And then I spent the evening with a friend at the hospital. Yes, it has been a long eventful day.
And tomorrow I go for a 8:00 perm. Pray for me!
Talk to ya'll later!

Montel Show

Let me first just say that this is not a program that I normally watch.
A friend called me to say that I needed to turn it on to see how Montel, was treating a guy who is a Christian. This man helps run a program called, Exodus. It is a program for people who realize that the homosexual way of life is a sin, and want to allow God to change them. Now you can only imagine what slant this program took.
The whole thing that set me on the edge was that they keep saying it is impossible for a person to change if they are gay. DUH! No one can change anything about themselves without Gods help. Yes, you can try, but one problem may disappear but it will eventually just show up in another area. Our heart is to be the throne of God and He will not rest in our lives till He is sitting on that throne.
But, this is not really the point of bring this program up. Our lives are here to Glorify God. Everything we do and say is to be for His glory.
I know that this program was meant to degrade God and his ways. And even though I knew this program had already been taped I found myself passionately praying for those speaking for our God and his ways. I know that we can not expect godly things from ungodly people. But I wanted to help this guy out. I can not help but wonder if God took my prayers and sent in a little support. Just as the program was ending a guy in the audience spoke up and he was actually given air time. He clearly stated that the act of homosexuality was an abomination before the Lord and not the person. Love the sinner and not the sin.
Praise God for people who are willing to stand up for what our God stands for. I know it is not our job to defend our God but our very lifestyles should do that without having to use words.

I have not been silent

I have been busy writing something for my mother but it is for later. But I don't want to let this day pass without putting forward a little something for thought.
Have you ever gone to church longing to receive something from God and yet you left empty? Sometimes I believe our agendas get in the way and sometimes sin. Whichever the case--God will make sure you never go away hungry if you ask Him to fill you. This was written during a time when I was longing for something deep, but instead I left the service feeling I had been teased.
Anyone identify with this?
It does not happen often but how aggravating when it does. Is it you or the table you are feasting at? Look in the mirror first before you change tables.

THE FEAST

The day had finally arrived and all were prepared to enter the banquet hall.
Each week they looked forward to the meal that was carefully prepared.
Their meals at home were good but there was something special about eating a meal you did not have to work for or prepare. The doors open and they enter the room eagerly looking for their seats around the large table.
Pleasant aromas filling the room cause the senses of the hungry visitors to spike in anticipation. Pleasantries are said as each guest settles into their weekly seats. The table is set with the finest linens and the silver has been polished to high reflection. Fine crystal glasses await the wine that will be served with each course.
Finally the time has come and their host enters. He gently rubs his hands together as he makes his way to his chair at the head of the table. Smiling, he takes in the group and thanks all that have come to enjoy the fine meal that has been prepared. In a reverent tone he asks that all bow their heads to thank God for the feast that is to come and for the energy it will provide.
Instead of the doors opening at the end of his prayers - he continues to speak. He covers the issues of the week and his important thoughts - you can hear the unfed stomachs begin to protest. People eye the doors thinking that eventually the doors will open and the food will come out of the kitchen. Instead, the host continues to speak of how important it is to eat and that each of them should make sure that they are eating during the week and they should share this food with their families and friends. Most importantly, they should not forget to bring others to the feast each week.
People begin to shift in their seats as he continues to speak. Some actually pick up their napkins and made a show of putting them in their laps hoping this will alert the host that they are ready for him to bring in the food. When they hear the words, “In conclusion” all sit up a little taller in their chairs.
Nothing could have shocked them more than when their host said,“Thank you all for coming, I have thoroughly enjoyed your presence and please come again next week.” Watching the faces as they prepared to go you could tell that some noticed nothing out of the ordinary. They had come to the feast and now they were satisfied they had done their duty by participating.
On the faces of others there was something akin to anger or frustration.
Frustration for the time they had spent in anticipation the feast and anger that now they were being sent away with nothing but hunger. They knew that this week would be just a little harder on an empty stomach.

Hungry bellies make angry Christians.

Don't Forget!

Get your coffee or tea--turn off -- the vacuum
and turn on ----Life Today
with James And Betty Robinson.

Beth Moore is on,
talking about Trusting God,
after being hurt by others.
And you know we can all relate to that subject!

A little pollen --a little rain-a little sweet time with Him

As I am writing, it is raining. If you have ever been camping in the rain, you know the sounds I am hearing. The soft patter of the rain as it falls on our camper roof. I love it.
It is cool enough outside(mid 70's) to open the door and really enjoy the weather.
With the warm weather comes the blooming of flowers and pollen. I am a normally healthy person but when the pollen comes, with it comes the headaches. But I did get out for my bike ride and the weather was cool and their was plenty of moisture in the air.
A few days ago I planted a blueberry bush and rosemary (my favorite herb) , so the rain was great. Simple times like these remind me how much I love him.
I have a thank you flip chart, each day is different. Yesterday we were to remember to thank him when you plant something and it actually grows.
Life can be hard but in the quiet times he will reminded of his tender ways of love, if we let Him.


Here is a little something that I wrote a few years ago. I don't know if you guys enjoy journaling- but I do. Sometimes I like to go back and remember things I was going through or things God taught me. Here was a little something God taught me. Enjoy!

The Angels Song  

Mommy, Mommy it'€™s the angels'€™ song
They are praising our Savior, All the day long
They are waiting to hear, our voices raised with their song
They'€™ve been waiting for years, they'€™ve been waiting to long
They raise their voices
As His glory they behold
They cry Holy, Holy, Holy
As His perfect works unfold
Do you see His hand daily
Do you raise your voice in His praise
Do you cry with the angels
Holy is His name

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Several years ago while my daughter was cleaning her room we heard quite a
commotion, and then she asked us to come quickly. Thinking it was just time to get this four year old back on track; I wandered back to her room to see what was wrong. She was listening to her tape, glued to one spot. When I asked what was wrong, she told me she had just heard the angels singing. Smiling at her clever maneuver to get out of cleaning her room, I asked her to explain what she meant. She had me rewind the tape and then let it play. As it came to the spot she had been talking about, her eyes lit up and she began to point to the recorder. I heard the voices raised in unison calling God, Holy.
We know from certain sections of the Bible that angels stand around the throne
crying ,"€œHoly, Holy"€ I quickly asked her how she knew this. Her response
both shamed and amazed me when she looked up into my face and said,
"€œMommy, I heard them in my dreams."€
I just about hit the floor. Since she was big enough for us to say her nightly
prayers together, I had prayed for God to give her good dreams about Himself and
His angels. I guess I never really thought about what I prayed; I just did'n€™t
want her to have the bad dreams I had had as a little girl. I have never concentrated
on angels. They are the servants of God and they do His bidding.
I pray that I never again take for granted what I pray, that I never so glibly
throw my prayers toward heaven, not really expecting them to be answered. May, I
spend the rest of my life in an act of worship that proclaims- Holy, Holy is His name.

Would The Real Mrs Nufon --Please Step Forward

Who is the real Mrs Nufon?
Which one is your pick?
A,B,or C?

I have an idea for next Monday. I thought it might be neat to post a little humor on Monday's to get our week off to a good start. I will allow a special guest to make a post that day, her name is, Mrs. Nufon. She will be requesting that people send a little humor to--MAKE HER MONDAY. There is a little note from her below.

Make My Monday

Hi ya’ll, my name is, Mrs. Nufon. It seems as if my Monday’s have become quite the bottom of the barrel. Between the laundry and the bathrooms and gettin’ dinner--I seem to have a little somethin missin in my life. And I think I have figured it out. Humor! I need sum humor! So on Mondays, Mrs Sharon has been nice an kind ta let me post a little sum thin on her blog. And I am thinkin it will be good ta start my week with a little humor. I’ll post a little somethin,
and if ya have the notion to pass on a little humor yurself-----
then would ya please ,
"MAKE MY MONDAY".
I am a simple God fearin woman--so lets keep it glorifin' Him.
An if ya send a little church humor-- it might even make its way into the church bulletin. We get a hankerin for a little humor every now an then. A good belly laugh keeps these Baptist bones limber ya know.
See ya next week! Don't furget to pass the word!

Just Breathe

I did not want ya'll to think I had forgotten about writing today-so I am going to post something. The last few days have been emotion filled and I am drained. I have tried to post three different times today and as you can see they did not make it.
The Lord has shown his power. I love him and I will continue to love him. He is the air in my bike tires. Sound strange? Not really. Like the air in my tires--without him, moving ahead would be so much tougher--- if not impossible. He is the sweet breath that fills my lungs. So I am just going to breathe.

Longing

After the parades passed by
And the dusk of evening draws nigh
All sounds of cheering fade
Will I find Your spirits stayed?
Or will it linger most
In the unsuspecting host
Refusing to be found
By those merely snooping round?
On each and every day
My heart goes out to play
Sometimes filled with joy
As a newly discovered toy.
Still other days filled with pain
Touched by memories stain.
Will it ever end?
Will our spirits never blend?
From eternities One
Torn by Adam from the Son
I struggle every day
To repair a bridge broken away.
Can I believe the Word?
When at the cross I heard
The work was forever done
And now the transformation has begun.
I struggle with memories produced at will
Conditions left by sins disease and thrill.
And so I pray along the road someday
I will look to find old memories wiped away.

S.B

A Thought for the Morning

Watch for the storms of God. The only way God plants His saints is through the whirlwind of his storms. Will you be proven to be an empty pod with no seed inside? That will depend on whether or not you are actually living in the light of the vision you have seen. Let God send you out through His storm, and don't go until he does. If you select your own spot to be planted, you will prove yourself to be an unproductive, empty pod. However, if you allow God to plant you, you will "bear much fruit" (John 15:8)

My Utmost For His Highest--Oswald Chambers
I want to be a seed that brings forth much fruit. Much fruit as I am dealing with my children and my husband. May they see the glory of God shinning from our faces in every day life. May they know that we have been in the very presence of our Master.

Hello Girls!

Thought you might enjoy seeing some pictures of my weekend fun. To your left is Linda (my bud and pastors wife) and I in front of one of the boats on display at the Sportmans Show. You know boys and their toys. Next is me on what I think I would like to have. It is so not part of the normal me--but part of that girl not many see. I think she would like out more often. I may talk more about this trip in a letter post. My husband and I, soooooooo needed this little trip. And although Satan tried to send it in to the ditch----God pulled it out. Way to go God! We had a great time and enjoyed our time with our friends. Love ya Linda!

Thank you all for your comments on the last post.
Dee--thank you for the answer to the P's and Q's question. Hope you are feeling better.
Tracy--of course I will pray for Brett--and keep walking. Make sure you read the earlier post about Fivo from American Tail

Thank you all for being a part of my journey to meet my Savior face to face.
"The pure in heart will see God." Matt 5:8 I will probably be posting more of the things I am learning --so please come back and comment. When we reason together we learn so much more. You have a little. I have a little. A little + a little = a lot
We can do this together!

New News

If I did this right you should be able to click on the link below and go over and read my interview on 5 Minutes For Moms--if not I will try and fix it later.http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/5m4m/buttons/announce/version2.gif"/>

By the way---I am a winner! During the party at 5 minutes for moms I answered a question on someones site and won a pair of sunglasses. They are coming from a sweetie over on Thus far The Lord Has Helped Me. When they come in I will post a picture. How Exciting!

Are We There Yet?

It seems to me that this week has been about re-evaluating what I know about repentance. Now I know this is not a subject that most of us would naturally gravitate toward.
And if you want to move on I won't be hurt----i won't even know. :) But, what if you have been really struggling in one area that you just can't seem to get victory in-- and this is part of the answer?
This week I have learned that a repentant heart is not something we can manufacture. Go ahead and say it, I did, "I know that". But, the problem was that every time I felt guilty for doing something wrong and then asked God to forgive me--I would think that I had repented. And, although I felt bad for what I had done, it wouldn't be long and I would often go right back and do it again. The problem? I was trying to produce the repentance. But, it was of this world and it did me no good. Then during a study this week they wrote, God is the one who gives repentance. If you want it, ask Him for it. It was a light bulb moment for me. I ask Him for things all the time--but never that. Part of this thought is based on the following verse:

Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
2 Timothy 2:25-26

I want to please Him. I want my life to glorify Him. If it has been this simple all a long--how did I miss it. This week I started asking God , to give me a broken, repentant heart. When the Spirit speaks I want to obey the first time. I don't want to keep going back to the same attitudes and actions all the time.
Earlier this morning I was speaking to a friend and she gave me this verse, with which I will close.

Ezekiel 36:24-28-(the message)
"For here's what I'm going to do: I'm going to take you out of these countries, gather you from all over, and bring you back to your own land. I'll pour pure water over you and scrub you clean. I'll give you a new heart, put a new spirit in you. I'll remove the stone heart from your body and replace it with a heart that's God-willed, not self-willed. I'll put my Spirit in you and make it possible for you to do what I tell you and live by my commands. You'll once again live in the land I gave our ancestors. You'll be my people! And I will be your God!"

Dear God, give us a new repentant heart. And then we can ask you, "Are we there yet?".

I think my scale is broken

For those of us who are looking in the mirror saying, "I don't think so". Here is a little article I found over at Weight loss Moms. Simple and interesting. What more could you ask for? So instead of figuring that our scales is giving us those numbers because it hates us or is broken--let's tr a little bit of this good advice and watch the numbers start to drop. Then we will look in the mirror and say, "You go girl!".

Did you know that weight loss (and weight gain) is simple mathematics? For example, if you were to eat an extra 100 calories per day you would gain 10 lbs in one year. The good news is that the opposite holds true too – burn 100 calories more per day than what you take in and by the end of the year you can lose 10 lb. But why is it so much harder to lose weight than to gain it? Because it takes a matter of minutes (sometimes seconds) to eat 100 calories, but longer to burn it off.

Looking at the big picture of losing say 30 or 40 pounds can feel daunting, so give yourself a break. That is, break your goal down into small doable pieces. Accumulate a 100 calorie deficit per day – burn 100 calories more than you consume – and you will lose 10 pounds by the end of the year. Double that and you’ve lost 20! It’s easier than you might think.

First, do you ever eat something just because it’s there? You can eat a couple hundred calories and not even realize it. The mayo or dressing on a deli sandwich, the butter served with the bread basket or a cookie from the office lunch room… before you know it you’ve eaten 100 calories. Pay attention to condiments and cheese that are added to most sandwiches. If you can take it or leave it, leave it. Watch out for snack plates at the office or home.

It’s easy to eat 100 calories or more when you’re not even hungry. Look at your eating habits to see where you can carve unwanted items. My motto is, eat when you’re hungry and make it worth the calories!

Next, look at the calories you put out. Use an accelerometer (a pager-like device that accurately measures calories burned during activity) to measure your current level of calorie burn and then burn more over time. To burn an extra 50-100 calories park farther away, take the stairs, walk the dog an extra block and do a few jumping jacks. The key is to measure the calories so that you can see your success daily and know that what you are doing is working.

Start measuring calories out and paying attention to “hidden” calories coming in. You will quickly see how to achieve a 100 or more calorie deficit per day and easily have a more fit and trim body next year!

Yehaaaaaw A Country "praise the Lord"

YES! Keep walking. Have any of you seen The American Tale? There is one part in the film where Fivo and his parents are going to America by ship. As they are going up the ropes to the ship, Fivo's attention is being drawn back to all the commotion and farewell fan fare going on on the shore. As he stops to look back-- his Dad, I believe, says,"Keep walking". This has stuck with me for years. So I tell my girl today, "KEEP WALKING". Freedom is in sight----don't look back. I'm going to include this next little piece because I think it fits and it is cute.

The Sunday School teacher was describing how Lot's wife looked back and turned into a pillar of salt, when little Jason interrupted, "My Mummy looked back once, while she was driving," he announced triumphantly, "and she turned into a telephone pole!"

We don't want any salt or telephone poles. Keep Walking! Notice the pictures above? You know when you first start walking ---the fight is on! But, don't let your sword stay in the rock. Pull it out! Open your mouth! Use the only weapon God gave you. KEEP WALKING! And if you need a little extra prayer--------ask for it! Someone reminded me this morning that at least 10 minutes of praying a day, is guaranteed to lower your blood pressure and bring calmness. So you benefit and I do to. What more could you ask for? Please feel free to leave prayer requests--I know prayer works!

We have a study!

We just got back from New Orleans. I was raised not far from the area we had to go to for the Lifeway store. I am still amazed at the massive amounts of homes still in the state they were in after the storm. Massive amounts of homes still empty or abandoned. Very sad. It was a really nice area to live in when I was young. We moved when I was 13 and I would never go back--unless God told me to.
Christian book stores are a problem for me like shoes or purses or jewelry are for some women. I love resource books and I love music and I love it all!!!!!!!!!!! I could have spent hours there. Thank heaven for a limited budget and a hungry stomach. I found a Message Bible--I like to read out of different versions--I have been wanting to get one. Next we got a book because it had a really awesome cover and the title was great. He Will Come To Us Like Rain DOWNPOUR an encounter with God that will soak you with joy by James MacDonald. Have any of you read this yet? It even has a study associated with it--did not get that. And, yes I got a little something for my girls. I found a pen with a pink note pad that says, Love the Lord your God with all your heart. The pen is silver with a comfort grip and it is all tied together with a pink ribbon. Very lady like. And yes I got one for myself because I completed the study and I have a "thang" for pens and journals.
Now for the study we are going to do. The Frazzled Female finding peace in the midst of daily life by Cindi Wood. It looks short and it looked lite. Both requirements that we needed while we take a break from Beth. We will be back Beth---keep writing! I will let ya'll know how the study is going once we start week after next. We are going to take a week off and go out and eat and have some girl time.
Next we went to Cracker Barrel. Now You may not all know what this place is, but if you like southern food you will like this. Unless you happen on one that has problems in the kitchen department. And of course they have a shop before you g into eat with all kinds of cute things that no one needs, but that you just have to look at. I had a lunch full of carbs and fried food. YUM! No, I do not normally eat that way--but it is not what you do part of the time but all the time that is the problem. So I was hungry and I enjoyed a meal I did not have to cook!
Then it was home time to talk to you guys and my husband. But not in that order.
Now it is time to leave for Wednesday night church. We are studying John and we eat too. Yes, I will be taking my dinner to go because I am not hungry at this time. Talk to you later

Time For A Stretch

I hope you noticed my new addition from Meebo. I thought i would give it a try. You can talk to me while I am on line. Not sure how it will work so be patient with me. I found this on a bog called Blue Bird. It might be a little stretch for some of our non techno minds but we all know stretching is good for us. So, let's give it a try.

Today I am on my way to New Orleans around 10:00. I am going with my pastors wife (Linda --aka maw maw). She is my bud and friend. We are also going out of town this weekend to a sportmans show. (Part of a plot to turn me into a country girl? I will let you know later :) )
But today we are going to look for a new study for our women's group. Any ideas? Should have asked last night. Anyway, we have done two Beth Moore studies in a row and need a little break. Hey, even Beth says you should study under many teachers! We will come back to her because she is our, sista.

So the thought for the day is----- 2Chronicles 7:3 "When all the people of Israel saw the fire coming down and the glorious presence of the Lord filling the Temple of God, they fell face down on the ground and worshiped ad praised the Lord, saying, "He is good! His faithful love endures forever! "

Call Out To Tracy

Are you there? Still waiting to hear from you. I do believe i'm growin older by the hour.
Can you hear me? Paw, I don't think this thang is workin right. Can ya hear me girl?

A little Humor---Sooooo important!

HOw to correctly weigh yourself....
I can't believe I was doing it wrong all these years!!! We must get the word out!

All of this time we having been weighing ourselves incorrectly. What a HUGE relief to finally find out how we are suppose to weigh ourselves. Hope that you experience the same relief as I did.

Hope it works this time -don't know what happened to the picture on the last post. It was there I promise!

And NOW I feel sooooo much better!

This is in Guatemala-not my back yard!
These picture were sent to me by my little brother who claims to love me. HA! He really wanted me to not feel too bad about the big hole in my back yard. This did not help. But, nice try little brother.
And for everyone else--the hole in my back yard is no way near this big. And this is a sink hole--mine is man made. If you are not up to date on our problem there are pictures further back in my blog to explain.

We See Only The Tip--And That Not Clearly

Can I brag on myself just a moment? I did it! I knew I could and I didn't give up until --I did it.
So you are saying, "she has lost her mind". And I say, "NO, I just found it, it is still there!". I thought I would never figure the whole picture to blogger bot, and then to Picasa--but I did it. The proof is up above.

Now, why this picture? Because to me it represents our Lord and the real world we don't see. Do you see it? I don't know if this picture is real or manufactured- but the spiritual reality is real. Satan knows that in the cold environment of this world we are not likely to "get out of the boat". Why would we, it is safe and warm in the boat. We know how it works and most of us are happy to not know what is beneath the surface. Dear God what are we really missing out on? But, when we say we don't want to know about the whole principalities and powers thing-we also close out the good side. When is the last time one of us was confronted by an angel like Daniel. They are still there you know.
I have spent the last few years wanting desperately to see below the surface. Searching for Him and hoping along the way to see the spectacular. And on a few occasions God has opened the atmosphere and knocked me off my feet. No, I haven't seen any angels or been transported into the third heaven. But, I have known without a shadow of a doubt that His presence was near. So near, I could hardly breathe. And as He withdrew, I wanted never to leave the spot. It was like a cape that had dropped gracefully from the sky and gently enfolded my body from the top of my head to the ground around my feet. Nothing left untouched.
Those occasions have been few and far between. If there were some secret keys to make the experience happen again--I would never get anything done. For you would see me quietly sitting waiting for Him to come again.
I love Him dearly, if you know me you know that for the most part my thoughts and conversation are going to have something to do with Him. My closest friends know this is true of me. Some one once said that this world is the training ground for eternity. If I have learned anything during my 41 years, it is the fact that if someone tells me how to get straight A's-I am going to die trying to do what they showed me. Well, we have the book that will give us all the secrets. Don't you want to know them. And you know what, I don't want to wait on someone to find them for me. I want to find them- led of course by the Holy Spirit.
Where are the Amy Carmichael's, Corrie Ten Booms , Mary Slessor's ? Is there anyone else out there who is thinking the same? I know that there are some beautiful godly women living in our time, but I can't help but wonder if we shouldn't be seeing more. Are we just absorbing more and more but not putting anything out. Mary Slessor went to the cannibals of Africa when men were too scared to go. Would I?
I want to know that I went spiritually where God wanted me to go, that I saw all I was capable of seeing, and that I heard the voice of the Lord more than my own.
Alright I will close. This was just a little peak into the person He is making me. Hope she did not scare you too much.

The Sin Eater

Just recently I had the great pleasure of reading, The Sin Eaters by Francine Rivers. The visual imagery of this small group of people surround by mountains left me longing for the mountains of North Carolina. Back to a life that was a little more simple and quiet. Something I think we all long for at one time or another. It will cause you to appreciate the relationship you have with the Lord and marvel at the lengths He is willing to go to draw us to himself.
It was a quick read and I was sorry it was over so soon. She writes in a way that draws the reader in and keeps them wanting more.
This was recently made into a movie by Michael Landon Jr. I have not seen it but I look forward to seeing it. The reviews were mixed, critic's gave it C's, while the audiences gave it much higher reviews. My suggestion--always read the book first. Movies created in or minds are always better than the ones on the screen. And when Francine Rivers is the one creating the scene--you will always enjoy the production.
Another must read by this author is, Redeeming Love. If you say you don't enjoy reading novels--this one will change your mind. It will leave you saying, "He loves me, he really loves me!".
Enough from this critics corner. ENJOY!

Many Thanks

First I want toTHANK my little brother for taking care of some blog issues for me. I will get this one day--this dog is not so old she can't be taught new tricks! So thank you David for helping me out.
Next, is to my friend Tracy. She has been away for awhile and she knows I have been praying for her. I got a sweet gift in the mail. A book on mentoring. This is a huge subject for me. I will enjoy looking through the book to see the great ideas it offers. I believe every woman needs a mentor. I don't care how old you are -we need someone who is going to hold us accountable. Someone who knows us and our history---this is not just a surface relationship. When I am in a mess I don't want to have to dredge up past history so that they will understand why I am where I am and what I am talking about.
The bible tells us in Titus that the older women are to teach the younger women. I don't think that means old in years--just spiritual years. Do you have some life experience with God to share? Do you have a story? Some young mother or new wife or single woman----they need you! God has taught you what he has so you can share the knowledge and truth. Some young woman needs to see that we are not perfect but that there is hope in a relationship with God. Alright I'll get down off my soap box. I do love my soap boxes.
The book---------Woman to Woman Mentoring by Janet Thompson

It has some really good ideas for things you can do with your mentee.

Just A Little Fun

While jumping from blog to blog (kind of like channel surfing on T.V) I found a site that is really cute. You can make these cute little girls and then save them. The site is-- Bless This Chick.
And make sure you click on everything you can, because you can even change her face and skin color.
Have fun and pass the word!

A little bit of the Word for today.

What a God!
His roads stretches straight and smooth.
Every God-direction is road tested.
Everyone who runs toward Him makes it.

Psalm 18:30

Party Time!

It is time for the party at 5minutes4moms. We planned for it--we waited for it--and it is here. Put on your party duds and go on over! What are you waiting for? Go check it out. Click on the link in the side panel and come join us! Come and visit you might just leave with a prize!

Old Storm Damage from Katrina

Dee- was talking about a tree in her yard having to come down before it fell on the house. Thought ya'll might like to see the pictures of our house after Katrina. This is the pine tree that came for a visit. :)
The first picture is our backyard. It would have been a lot worse but about two years ago we had 23 pine trees cut down.
The area where the tree came in was my china cabinet. So I lost all the family antiques and some of my good china. It hurt at first- but if God did not think I needed it then i guess my children don't either. But I did shed a few tears. :(
My husband put up a plywood wall and we lived like that until we took the house down. If i could not find something the answer became---Guess it's behind the wall. :)
The last picture is of the front yard or part of it. We lost an oak tree that was very old and beautiful. But it was going to have to come down when we built -so God just took it down early.
Dee if we were close by my DH's guys would take it down for you for free. They spent a good deal of time after the storm taking care of those things. They just recently took a big pine down that was just behind our trailer. It had pine beetles and was dead. Lots of the trees in the area got them after the storm. They do a lot of damage.
Notice the shot from behind---it is not so big now! Ha! Ha!