Always to be Remembered!

These beautiful girls are my husband and I nieces. Many years ago, they were both diagnosed with Lupus. Last April, Tamika lost her fight. What a sad time it was for everyone. She had suffered more than I can imagine, and her life was cut way too short. Of course it was such a sad time for her twin sister, Tempestt, who was going through the very same things. This last year for Tempestt has been a rough one. She kept getting fluid around her heart, and she desperately needed a kidney transplant. They were waiting for her heart to get strong enough so they could go ahead with the transplant. Last night we received one of those awful, middle of the night phone calls. Tempestt had a heart attack, and died. Please pray for my husband and his family. His sister, the girls mom, has lost her only two children. Much prayer is needed for her strength. Please take a moment today and pray for a supernatural peace to come over the family, to help get them thru this awful time. Thanks-

Blogger Jealousy!

About two weeks ago, I was listed on the famous blog page SITS as a "saucy blog"! What a difference it made in my comments. I was enjoying the glory, feeling excited, on top of the world.....but now...things are a bit back to normal. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate my 5 comments per blog, (if I am lucky) but it's almost forcing me to "sin". I mean isn't being coveteous, a sin. Yeah, it's true! I want what Heather has, comments, comments, and more comments. God forgive me, please! I know that there is atleast one major difference between us. I mean the fact that she is a fantastic writer, and has an amazing story to tell, might work in her favor! Lol! All kidding aside, I have really enjoyed checking out all of the new blogs, and having new blog friends checking mine out. It's kind of fun. So if you are feeling like doing a good deed for the day, please leave me just a little comment. Even if it doesn't pertain to this boring blog. Just throw your girl a bone- Love to all my blogger friends-

Why Cry if Noone Is Looking?

I'm sure all of us moms can appreciate this video! Hope it puts a little smile on your face!

Adorable!

This picture was so adorable to me. This darn little doggy was just the latest way God got my attention, and reminded me of the importance of prayer. I recently had a situation where God moved so quickly and specific, and I am so thankful. Even in my lack of diligence in my one on one time with Him, He saw my heart and the need. He is an amazing God and Father! Hope you appreciate the picture as much as I did!

Nostalgia!

I need comments and answers on this one girls. Would you consider yourself to be nostalgic? Is there a time period in your life where you look back and remember, or look back and wonder "what if?". I tend to be nostalgic about my childhood years and growing up in Vancouver. I remember my friends, the things we did, etc... We even consider moving home sometimes and the idea of my kids going to the same school I went to and playing softball at the sames fields as I did, and going to the youth group with families that I remember...that all sounds cool to me. But are the memories better than the reality? If we went back, would those things really be that neat? I tend to think that us girls are more like this than our wonderful husbands. My husband tends to think that it's just me. C'mon girls, be honest with me....are you nostalgic?

Hubby Shout Out!

Certainly didn't mean to not talk about my man on Father's Day. He is so special, just thought I would give him his own "shout out", as the SiTs girls say! We have been married for almost 14 years now, together for about 18 years! We got together when I was 18. Last August I turned 36 and remember thinking wow, I have been with Charles for exactly half of my life! Well, he is certainly an amazing man to spend my life with. I feel really blessed. We have 3 lovely girls, and their daddy loves them. The poor guy must feel overwhelmed by estrogen somedays. Lol! Especially soon, because I have two going through puberty as we speak.....uh oh! As a husband, father, teacher, head football coach at a high school, Charles is hard working, loyal, faithful, fun, and oh so giving. I was taken back all those years ago by his faith, romance, smile, and hot bod- And all these years later, he is that same man, only better. Thanks honey for sticking with me throught the good and the bad! Honey, I love ya more than french fries & ranch! (Now c'mon ladies, that's a lot!)

Where is the Money Going?

I feel like someone or something is secretly sneaking into my bank account in the middle of the night and shredding our money up or something. My friend, Laurie, called me this morning and was venting about how expensive everything is. Whether it's gas, groceries, clothes, household items....you name it- it's went up. The price of utilities - the price of our sanity!!!!! Yesterday at my daughters softball game, the conversation was about the same thing. This morning my mom called, and we were talking about the same thing. Those of you not feeling the crunch, I am happy for you! Some say they are feeling the crunch, but are fortunate to have plenty saved, then there are some living paycheck to paycheck....and it becomes scary in times like these. Remember the funny "Target blog" that we all read? (sorry, I can't remember whose blog it was) It was funny about having to end her affair with Target. Well mine has ended too. I don't even want to spend the money on gas to drive there, let alone spend more money at the store. Don't get me wrong, we are blessed beyond measure!! It just seems as though anyone I am talking too, this talk of recession, and or feeling the money crunch comes up. When it comes to food, it becomes so much harder to eat healthy. Just wondering what everyone else was thinking? Any ideas on how to eat healthy on a budget? And when can I get back in touch with my main squeeze, Target? I wish I could cut my dollars in half to make them go further! lol!