I have nothing to wear!

We have all said it a thousand of times, "I have nothing to wear!" We don't actually mean it, because it's not as if we have to walk outside naked or anything. We just don't have something new, or something that we feel makes us look skinny, or something that's clean- right? For some reason when my daughter says it, it drives me nuts! This is a picture of her closet, which doesn't even hold all of her clothes, she has more! She doesn't say it everyday, but man her ungratefulness really got to me. It challenged me to take a look at myself. My attitudes aren't always about clothes. There are plenty of other things to "desire," more of. For example, new furniture, nicer car, jewelry, etc.. to name a few. I really felt the Lord quicken in my spirit, the message I heard Sunday at church. I want to really try harder to remember that Jesus is the only one who will bring complete satisfaction. You think about the fact that as a society, we have never had so much "stuff", yet as a whole we have never been so depressed. Look at people with money, like stars and stuff. They have all the money they want, yet their marriages end like crazy. Don't get me wrong, blessings rock! And God is so faithful to bless us. I welcome them with open arms. Lol- We have our health, and a future that is filled with hope because of God's grace. This blog is kind of going all over the place as far as subject matter. But hey, it's late, Im tired, and I have nothing to wear tomorrow- ha ha!

Nanny, my sweet Nanny!

 
My Nanny, recently celebrated her 85th birthday! Look at how beautiful she is. It's hard to believe that she could be 85. I have a very special place in my heart only for her. It's probably that same place that I know my girls have for their Noni. When you are little, you love your grandparents because of everything they do for you and buy for you. Now, I love my Nanny for who she is. I admire her committment to family, her love for the Lord, her love for chocolate - Ha Ha! I am thankful for her friendship, our conversations on the phone, our shared laughs, her honesty, and her strength. I am the same procrastinator that I have always been and didn't get a card in the mail, but I hope she reads this and knows that I love her very much!! Wish I could have been at the party-

5 Things I know for sure!

My sister Shannon, "tagged" me with this question, "What are 5 things you know for sure?"

1. I will NEVER, EVER return to the Potters House Christian Fellowship Church. I spent over 15 years as a member of that particular church. Although their basic doctrine is the gospel, it is so full of legalism that it becomes a very dangerous place. I left about a year and a half ago, and man God is good, faithful, and He alone satisfies.

2. I know FOR SURE, that parenting is not how I imagined it would be. Some things are better than I imagined, like morning hugs. While other things are far worse, like hearing, "I hate you!"

3. I know FOR SURE, that I wouldn't enjoy life without friendships. I am so thankful for my friends. My husband, my parents, and my sister along with Jen, Laurie, Dena, Vicki, and countless others have made my life so blessed.

4. I know FOR SURE, that I will never be as organized as I dream to be. Which includes things, like our home, laundry, bills...etc. I try, I really do, it just doesn't work. It stresses me out more, to try and live that way, then it does to live with the stress that being a bit disorganized creates. I don't know why exactly, just how I am wired I guess.

5. I know FOR SURE, that I want to die before any of my children do.

I am suppose to pass this along to a couple of friends, so Dena and Jen, what are 5 things that you know for sure!

Here, kitty, kitty, kitty-

For those of you who know my oldest daughter, Madison, well-this probably won't be that shocking of a story. Let's just say, she has a lot of nerve, always has. About a month ago she told me that her friends cat had kittens, and could we PLEASE have one. "No, not even an option. I don't want one, we are not going to get one, so just put that idea out of your head," I told her. She brought it up again about 2 weeks later, I again told her the same thing. Now fast forward to this past weekend. I have been at my games all day and am hurrying home to get ready because we are all going to the UNLV Football game. I get home at 4:45 and Madison has a kitty. The boy had come to the house with the kitty and she said that she could have it. She honestly believed I guess that this would just put us into a corner that we couldn't get out of. I am not quite sure, because our brains don't work the same. Anyways, now what are we going to do with the cat. Charles just wants to put it outside, and let it fend for itself. I don't want the cat either, but I can't do that. So I start asking neighbors. They both wanted it, but they had people in their homes who are allergic to cats. My neighbor agrees to keep it while we go to the football game. I was just planning on taking it to the shelter the next day. (We don't know where the boy lives who gave us the cat, cuz they just moved.) Of course Madison is all dramatic, she wan't a new family, and new parents, blah, blah, blah... I had said something to her, and she said "Oh my God," - I said this isn't about God, it's about you." She said, "it is about God, cuz I wish he were my father, cuz he would let me have a kitty." Of course I said, "He is your Father," she just rolled her eyes, and told me how unfair her life was. Anyways, on the way to the game I called one of the girls I coach on the college team, and she wanted it soooo bad. So we arranged for me to bring her the kitty the next day. Miah and Mikelle had fun with the kitty, for the few hours we had him. Oh yeah, did I mention Madison was leaving town that same night for a tournament in California, so she wasn't even here. It was good she was leaving, if you know what I mean. Miah was ready to give the cat away because she had scratched Miah so bad. So that is a pretty normal day in our house- unfortunately.

Life

In my last blog, I was begging everyone to leave me comments. Since then, it's been about 1 week since I've posted again. My lovely sister, Shannon, let me know that it was time for me to post. This last week, I have had a hard time when it comes to writing a new blog, because since reading all about Luke, it's as if everything else is so silly. Life is strange like that. In one home, everything might be going just right, and yet right next door, the storms of life are crashing in. I've been a little grumpy this week. Not for any apparent reason, maybe it had something to do with the fact that I was on my period. But other than that, I really have nothing to complain about, yet that fleshy, nasty, part of me complains, and nags. That's just ugly, and selfish. I am so thankful that we are all healthy. Oh, God - please forgive me for my selfish ways, and my complaining heart. Do a creative miracle in Luke's life and body. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Well, that it for today. Madison has a tournament today and tomorrow. Miah is going horseback riding for the first time, and Mikelle will be hanging out with me and CA at the softball tourney.

Thank you for responding!

Hello, blogger fans! Thank you all so much for the comments. 5 comments to be exact. That is so exciting. I think we should all make a point to send more comments. It's so exciting to get them. I was just on the finishing touches designing my clothing line, when all of a sudden all of the comments just started flooding in. I called my girl, Vera, ya know, Vera Wang- and she bought my designs for big time money. 99 cents to be exact, but who's counting. You will be able to find my Spring Line at Kohl's next spring. Okay, enough jokes...I was reading Shannon's blog and her quest to become a runner. I admire her desire, I just personally can't imagine it for myself. I hate running too! Tonight I was watching Entertainment Tonight, or some show like that, and this Dr. was on there talking about how some cancers come from eating too many carbs. That's scary- The other thing he said is that exercise doesn't make you skinny, it makes you hungry. Of course I like that statement, but I don't know that I agree with it. Plus there are other health benefits, such as cardiovascular health...But I do agree, that when I am working out, I am so much more hungry. It seems as though I can either workout, and not eat so good- or eat good, but not workout. Anyone else have that problem? I wish weight wasn't such an issue. I find myself jealous of those people, who don't have to do much to maintain a healthy weight. I am like the worlds largest roller coaster- up and down, and up and down. Well, I think it's time for bed. So everyone, sweet dreams.