17 years ago today...

2010

17 years ago today a beautiful little girl became part of my life. She is known to me as Nana's sweetheart. I was priviledged to spend lots of time with her in her early years and have many, many fond memories. I love her so much.

Dad loved the reunion...

2004

I don't remember the year we started the reunion but I do know "why" we did. At funerals Aunt Mary's kids and us would start reminiscing and laughing and we decided we needed to set up a yearly time to be together so it would not look like we were having an improper good time at funerals. We decided on Memorial Day weekend.

1993

We played volleyball, 42, board games, ate, and ate... but most of all we caught up..after spending many summer months together as children,  our families have a lot of history. Good history. I wish we had these good times written down in a book so I could take it out from time to time and read to remember what an excellent childhood I had. Sometimes, I forget...............

I won't be able to attend today but I love everyone there and pray with all my heart they know I am there in spirit...all I have been able to think about today is how much I love my cousins and miss Dad.

Flowers for "no" reason

Today Perry presented me with a beautiful, fragrant bouquet of roses...for no special reason except that he knew I needed a pick me up. I have had a pretty tough week so far. My ear has hurt...my face tingles and goes numb. Very scary for me. I looked up all I could google about shingles and one thing they all agree on is there is no cure. Doctors can treat the symptoms as they manifest...little else. Some of these meds have awful side effects so I have decided to trust God. As His child I have a medical plan. His Word says by His stripes I am healed. He heals bindness, raises the dead..so, how can i possibly accept that my rash is a thing too big for Him to handle? I am so fortunate to have a Wonderful Savior, a loving husband, the most special sisters, friends and family.

Proverbs 16:1-3

1. We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.
2. People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives.
3. Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.

This scripture speaks to me because it explains the difference in our way and the right way. The right way being  what the LORD deems is correct. Often my perfect answer to a problem is way off. What I think I'm doing is right..the LORD thinks different. I want my plans, my life, and my actions to be in synch with the LORD.

A Prayer

Bitsi once wrote that she always tries to write uplifting, positive things on her blog. .The Lord has blessed me in many ways. This morning I was thinking about how God promised His children in His Word that He would love them and bless even their coming generations for worship and obedience. I know my Mom loved God and I think she always tried to obey Him. She served Him at home, in church, ... that was her lifestyle. She sang songs of praise to Him daily..out loud where all could hear.  Right now I ask the Lord to grant some of our needs....her children's needs.  We have His promises..are we not tapping into this resource? Lord, I don't ask you do anything for me instead of  someone else. You have the power to bless all. To give good health and finances to all. I feel surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses and I proclaim my love and praise for Your name. As Jabez asked and was granted what he asked for. I claim your promise for my siblings, my children..their children. In Jesus Name...Amen.

Happy Mother's Day

I wish a very happy Mother's Day to everyone out there. I have so many fond memories of Mom. Today I am overcome with missing her.

Perry is home. I am thankful for that. He got me a real cute trellis that I saw in a magazine. It is very unique. Hopefully it will move me to plant something and work on the outside of the house. I have not planted my window boxes or front flower pots in years.

Nick texted me early this morning to wish me a Happy Mother's Day. He's sweet. Glad he remembers his Nana.

This is the only picture I could find with just Mom and me.

I love my sisters. What would I do without you....

Nick is 21

April 20 2011