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Jeremiah 29:11 () 11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Lovin me some Pampers Silent Night commercial.  Its memories of all my girls.....they looked and made faces JUST like that! Blessed!

A few days ago I had a rant.  A rant to someone who will never read it (poor Robert...no it was not him...haha), it was a representation of all who have gotten so down on themselves and have finally had enough...a mantra, a chant, a battle cry.   I have realized something.  As parents, as mothers (wether by birth or not, but always by the grace of God) we try to do it all.  I know we struggle, and chastize ourselves when our priorities slip.  Its not a state of mind, it is a way of life.  Our priorities can be a source of such guilt, when we lose them, when our focus should be on their joy.   I had misplaced my joy....blaming myself for letting my priorities slip....then I heard Joyce Meyers say that the focus of our priorities requires a daily focus...so if it doesn't come easy have not failed. Priorities are so important today of all days.  Its not about a pretty turkey, fluffy taters, and shiny hams.  Its about family and friends.  I ...

Ele- Boy that thunder was scary last night. Robert- Thunder shouldnt scare you.  Lightening is what can hurt you.   Ele- Yes, but thunder emotionally hurts me. Poor Robert aint got a chance. Blessings!

Been off the grid with multiple virus'.  We're on the up and up.  Praising God.  Been keepin up, and commenting once in a while.   Tell me one thing though....why do some people pick fights?   No, don't.  I am who I am.  I dont need to ask, for if you're pickin a fight and you're doing it at my expense....well stand back.  I am ready to make my stand.   By being quiet and trying to make myself invisible, I invite you to pick on me.  I am not starting a fight, but I will no longer lay in a fetal position while you kick. Just because I am tryin to be a better person, and you're tryin to take advantage of that does not mean I forget nor that you really know where you stand.   Remember....God is with you...and me.  Now, do you feel so good about the person you've been?  I do.  I TRY and do the right thing, and thank you Jesus, I wont have to answer for you at the pearly gates. Has someone made ...

So Ele was in the shower and Ele got a text from April.  Eme was tryin to reply for Ele.  All of a sudden you hear Ele say, "Eme! How do u not know how to spell LOL?!" Blessed!

So Eme has her wants and needs pictures cut from magazines and glued on in her folder from school.  Needs: food, clothes.  Wants: rims, Escalade, Olay Regenerist, Christmas decos....OH and dont forget the Beer Tap! .....Roberts child is Priceless! God Blesses!

Happy Birthday to one of the best Uncles in the world.   We love you so very much! God Bless!

The joke is that everyone knows we'll take in every animal people dont want...heck even rabbits.  We have pets who appear to us and they are family.  In sayin that, as far as I know In the 100 years of our home we have a first.....Oreo.  A dwarf hamster.  Yep....our poor daughter seemed amazed that she needed to make sure and watch Quito around Oreo.  Naturally Quito will try and eat her I replied.  As she and I turn our heads and look at the scared autistic cat I simply reply.....OK...maybe not. God Blesses!

Prayin this morn for my brother.  So proud of him.  At 46, he is right along guys half his age doin great at the police academy.  His life experiences have brought him to fullfillin Gods plan.  Love u Bub!  Ill always be "The Kid". God Blesses!

Yesterday, Ele and I scavenged for something to go on the rack of the dune buggy, to hold items to and from Momma and Daddys.  Ele is so like me in that respect.  Its the challenge of "scifering it out"as Daddy says, is what we love.  Robert comes out to the barn for a moment and sees what we are doin (as i attempt to make a formerly footed large flower pot work).  He shakes his head as I tell him to go on, and he comments, "You are so redneck!"...by this point he is failing at trying not to laugh.  My retort I hollar (as Ele tries to pretend she hears nothing we r sayin), "Hey, you wouldnt have half the stuff you got if I wasnt a redneck".  I cringed as I thought how lame it sounded when I heard Ele giggle.  My chest swelled with redneck pride.  Oh!  and the winning item....a wire basket from a 70's deep freeze and some classy black bungee cords worked perfect! God Blesses!

To the concerned little old man in the minivan....sorry your mornin yesterday started out in the twlight zone called btown.  Im sure u were wondering why that mother in the big white terrycloth bath robe, was running down the road with the little dark haired child in the hot pink chetta print fuzzy robe, carrying a dog leash......and laughing.  Just know they caught the culprit....and the mother counted that as her morning exercise. God Blesses!

Sorry folks!  Been workin double time.  No excuse for droppin off, but self preservation is sometimes ok...a littlt bit.   Please pray for all of those with unspoken requests.  So much hurting around us right now.  We have to keep the focus on God and his Glory.  A great many people fall down, get back up, and then stumble along because of the fear or damage of the fall.  Remember that you do not need to focus on the scars you carry, but on the road ahead....also, smile.  Even though the trip may have hurt deeply, it was a journey that gets you to a better place.  God Blesses!

I have multiple silent prayers today.  Please pray with me...so many with burdens to bear, so many have went home, had theirs invaded, battle to keep them, to make it feel safe, but the load can be made light, for we are not alone. God Bless!

Since when did prayer become so political?  Kinda ironic that the very reason those opposing prayer in schools are now finding it backfiring.  They want seperation with equality for all religions....The Malcolm X's of the school systems.  The very ideals that started in school systems with integeration are now being used in the opposite way...the leaders who battled so hard so that all our children could learn together as they should, would now roll over in their graves.    By trying to remove prayer in schools "for the sake of our children", we are forcing our teachers to walk a fine line.  To question the oath they took to lead our children....we fire them for what they might do to tarnish a schools reputation by not leading by example, but we expect them to turn their backs on the beliefs of "we the people".    Hmm...my question is this... to the leaders demanding that a head may not be bowed....where is equality for all....(oh I know!  ...

We get so wrapped up in life.  I didnt even realize i hadnt been blogging!  So not like me.  I have always used it as a journal, a way to remember the cute "little things" in life, the moment in time to capture the special "moments" in time.  I have been struggling to find the balance of telling a story and tattling on my loved one to friends on facebook.  I may just seperate the two back out...then again...if I cant tell it to everyone should i be writing about it anywhere on the web....no.  Ramblin this a.m., but very valid feelings I have....ahhh to blog again. God Blesses!

Politics has no voice in pride and thanks for 9/11 heros and our soldiers.  Yall are all veterans, and we'll continue to fight in Gods Army! Glory Be!

Its gonna be all right.  Thats what Grindad would say, and Daddy still does.  Today I say it to all of you. We all have burdens to bear, and for today, just know....just know...Its gonna be all right.  You are NOT alone!

Prayin for Holly this morning.  Much love goin out.  Shes havin surgery this afternoon on her ear.  May she feel Gods arms holding her, the Drs hands be guided by Him, her family waiting be given comfort by His angels, and us (her friends) be on our knees prayin.  God is good, Faith abundent, and the power of His might GREAT!  Let us all sing His praises, for Holly and her amazing and beautiful family...our love is with yall.  AMEN!

I learned to be an advocate the hard way….for myself and those I love.   We raise our kids so that they might be prepared for all their future experiences…give them the tools and knowledge to live a great life….and sometimes we teach them when we don’t even realize it.     Eme is our outgoing one, although she can be bashful.   So I was surprised yesterday when at the girls 2nd soccer game, Eme was playing on the side lines with two other friends, and someone smoking some distance away.    My child comes up to me and says: Eme- Momma are you ok? Me- I’ll be ok baby. Eme makes a sad smile and walked away.   A few minutes later… Eme- Momma, can you still smell the smoke? Me- (after just having to use my inhaler) Not anymore.   Eme- (Smiling an “I KNOW” smile) Good Momma, I’m glad. Me- (had that uh-oh my kid has done something feeling) What happened? Eme- I asked her to stop. Me- You what?!? Eme- I asked her to stop.   I went up to her and said...