Memorial Day

May 25, 2009. I can't believe this month is almost coming to an end. I think this has been the fastest one this year. Unbelievable how fast the days go, huh?

This morning we are heading to the Pelham Valley church to eat some Bar-B-Q. They are having a cookout/singing to support Youth Camp. So, we are heading up there for a while. I think there are several from Antioch that are going to support. I just love how The Church of God rallies together to help each other out. It' the best!

This afternoon, well, I'm hoping to get a run in. If it doesn't rain, Steve and Rick will probably go to the golf course. Usually, just about every holiday, my family gets together but I haven't heard any talk about today.

Thursday, Steve and I fly out for our little mini-vacation. Just the two of us. Our 20th anniversary is June 3 so we thought we would just get away for few days and enjoy each others company and do nothing or whatever we want to do. I can't wait!

Tomorrow is my baby boy's 17th birthday. That's all I will say about that until then cause I want to dedicate an entire post just to him So, stay tuned until tomorrow......

Hope everyone enjoys their Memorial Day!

"I can't do that"

Today, at 3pm, Chandler and I had a meeting at Motlow State Community College. He's thinking that's probably where he will start out when he graduates from high school next year.

So, Chandler and I are there with the advisor guy. He starts explaining things to us and says that there is a $10 registration fee with the application until July 09, then it goes up to $25. He told us that we didn't need to send the application in until February 2010. He said to me, you could just fill out the application now to get the $10 app fee and then just not show up. That way you don't have to pay the $25. From there our conversation was this:

me - I can't do that

dude - yes, you can

me - but that's at lie. I can't knowingly lie

dude - ***he says nothing***

me - i would rather pay the $25 and be honest about it

We finished with our meeting and Cha and I left.

When we got in the car, I said to Chandler....."can you believe how he just wanted me to lie, like it was no big deal.

Chandler said ...."yeah, like you're gonna go to hell over $15. LOL!

People don't think anything about stuff like that. Alot of people would think that is no big deal. But there is absolutely NO WAY I would or could do that. And, I 'm thankful that I couldn't.

Fearfully and Wonderfully made

Today is my birthday. I'm 41. Well, as my mother says, not until 3:30 something this afternoon. That is when I was born. She told me last night that she wasn't going to call me until 3:30. ha!

As far as I'm concerned, today, ALL day is my birthday so I shall claim it. ha!

I'm not sure that everyone knows this story, but, ONLY by God's Grace and Mercy am I having this day. 41 years ago, my father was told by the Dr after my mother was in labor for 15 hours....."Your wife should be fine, but the baby will not make it." That baby was me.

My father made his way straight to the men's room and knelt down in the stall between the wall and the toliet (kinda gross to think about now, but at the time he was desperate....and boy, am I glad he did it)

He begged God to let his first born live. After conversing with the Lord, he made his way back to where my mother was. By the time he got back....tada.......ME!

God had answered his prayer and allowed me to live. THANK YOU, JESUS!

So, today, because of PRAYER, I am having my 41st birthday. God has blessed my life more than words can describe. I'm grateful and thankful to God.

I love the Lord more than breathe and desire to make my life count for HIM. Without Him, none of us would be here, but I feel especially blessed because of what my father was told. I have heard my daddy tell this story numerous times and every time it touches my heart and helps me to realize how powerful prayer really is.

I praise Him and thank Him for turning yet another year older. Just another reminder of God's hand on my life!!! How could I not live for Him!!!

Psalm 139: 13-14 - For thou has possessed my reins: thou has covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Busy next couple of days

This time of the year there is always so much going on. School getting out for the summer, graduations and so on. Speaking of graduations, we have our first one to attend tomorrow night. Jordan Funderburk is graduating. I CAN NOT believe that. That kid should still be 5 years old. Man!

Starting tomorrow, Morgan has HSM rehearsal everyday until the actual production, which is Monday and Tuesday nights. Let's see, Friday is my birthday and I'm trying to decide where I want to go for my B-day dinner. I had decided on Cheddars (the new restaurant in Smyrna) but Les said we would wait at least an hour on Friday night. So, that's out. I'm thinking maybe Japanese Habatchi. Not sure yet. If you've got suggestions, I'll take them.

This time next year, Chandler will be graduating. I've really been praying lately about his future. College and all that stuff. It's a little overwhelming to me. All I have ever said is as long as my children's are in God's will, that is all that matters to me. And, I mean that. But, I still feel like we need some kind of a plan. We can't just sit and do nothing and expect God to zap us. We make plans, and God can change them whenever and however He wants. The mother in me feels like I need to "fix" everything for him. I literally had to quote the scripture to myself the other day......."Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to thin own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and he shall direct thy path"

If we are doing what this scripture says....this is a promise of the Lord that He will direct our path.

Seriously, say a prayer that I will not be consumed with what Chandler needs to do, how he should do it, when he should do it, etc., ect., ect.....

I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that God is in control. He has a plan for my son's future. I am much more concerned about this than Chandler himself. He is so laid back about it. He doesn't seem to be stressing at all. So, what's MY problem.

I want the best for my children, as most mothers do. The not knowing is what is killing me. That's why I have to keep bringing myself back to the above scripture. If I have to quote it to myself every single day, I know it will work.

prayers appreciated!

Mother's Day'S

Mother's Day has been Mother's Day'S for us. Steve and I along with Tommy and Debbie went to IHOP for breakfast Saturday morning with my mom and dad. We left the kiddos at home, sleeping. We had a very nice time. There was alot of laughing going on. There always is when my brother is around. He's such a nut.

Saturday afternoon, we went and spent some time with Steve's mom. Again, we had a nice time. We are very blessed all the way around with the family that we have.

Today was "our" time together. Our, being the 4 of us. I decided the other day what I wanted for my Mother's Day. I wanted to just simply spend time with them. I wanted the 4 of us to have a movie night. No one on the computer or texting. Just watching movies together, hanging out. So, that 's exactly what we did. I got a couple of movies and we watched them back to back. One of them was "Facing the Giants." I had never seen it before and had heard that it was really good. It was. I cried.

I really enjoyed just being at home with my family. Blessed I tell ya, I'm just one blessed woman.

It was a very nice weekend.

GO ROYALS!!!

So, last night Chandler's soccer team played for the championship. He was so nervous and excited about it. We all were.

In all my years of going to soccer games and watching my kids play, I have never been to a more exciting, intense game. The first half, 40 minutes.....no score. Very intense. The second half, 40 minutes.....no score. They all played SO hard. They gave it their all. Both teams did. Chandler played so hard, and had not had enough water that both of his calves cramped up and he had to sit out for a minute or two and stretch.

So, the game is over and still no score. We go into a 20 minute overtime. Still no score. We go into two 5 minute sudden death overtime periods and STILL no score.

By this time, we were all on or feet. Even my mom and dad. My mom has no clue about soccer except when you make a goal but she is screaming her head off. So funny! I can not tell you how intense this game was. It was neck and neck. We were all just ready to run onto the field and play with them.

Now, they pick 5 players from each team for penalty kicks. Each player of the 5 gets a chance at goal. Whoever gets the most points, of course, wins. This is when it is so hard for the goalies. It's hard to stop a ball coming right at you.

Chandler was first. HE SCORED!!!!!! Our first goal. The other team shoots and misses! YES! Our next player goes and misses. Oh man! Their player goes and misses. Pattrick (our team) scores and he breaks the school record for most goals in his high school carrerr....Go Patrick! Their team misses and then Justin shoots and scores.


WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was SO exciting! It was SO fun! The excitement when we won was just unbelievable. I was so proud of our team and of my baby boy.

Then the trophies were presented and we of course, got the championship trophy. And, they announced the players that made the all tournament team. Chandler was selected. He definitely got his dad's athletic abilities. Makes a momma proud!!!

Go Royals!

We won

So, we won the first soccer game of the tournament today. Chandler scored the first two goals. One of them with his head....GO CHA! They played really well. We play again on Thursday. Hopefully, we will win that one as well.

Morgan and I went shopping today. That is something we love to do And, we love to do it together. We got some SUPER good deals. She got a really cute dress at Ross for only $7.99 and a pair of jeans at Kohls for $8.99. I got Steve and Chandler both an Adidas shirt for $12.99 and Steve a pair of dress pants on clearance for $13.50. I love deals. Oh yeah, I got myself a cute shirt at Target for 6 something. Not too bad, huh?

Tomorrow, I MUST go to the grocery store. When my house is out of peanut butter....it's time! I eat peanut butter everyday. I'm out of peanut butter.....can't happen....lol

Tomorrow, I'm also taking my grandfather to the doctor. He had this place come up on his shoulder that's been bothering him. I took him last week to get it checked out. It's some kind of a cyst. It's nothing serious but he's having it taken off. Please say a prayer that all goes well, especially at his age.

Morgan keeps asking me if i'm almost done. I'm using her lap top. I guess she wants it so .......

It's May

Can you believe it? May is already here. Crazy fast times. I love the month of May. It's pretty. All the flowers are bright. The grass is really green. Everything just looks so beautiful. It's not really that hot yet in May. It's just right, for me anyway. I just love May.

My first born was born in May. Chandler will be 17 on May 26. Now, that's crazy. My mind cannot hardly comprehend that he is that old. It's sad.

My birthday is May 15. I will be 41. My oh my! That's all I have to say about that. LOL!

Nay, it really doesn't bother me at all. Age is just a number, right?

Steve and I will be married 20 years, come June 3. We are taking a long weekend in a couple of weeks. Just the two of us, getting away. I can't wait!!! What I really can't believe is that we've been married for 20 years. Man! Awesome! Thank you, Jesus!

***Changing books -

When my dad travels to the region, (which is pretty much every weekend) he brings us something back. For example, a couple of weeks ago, he brought back oranges from Florida. Tonight we were sitting here, and he comes walking in the door, with his tie still on carrying tangerines, onions, and fresh pecans. Of course, he sat down to share how awesome his visit was. God is really bringing those "other sheep" and dad just gets SO excited telling us about it all.

Tomorrow Morgan and I have plans to go shopping. Finally, she needs new summer clothes. For several years, she has been able to wear the same ones but this year she needs some new things. We need to get up and get out of here because Cha has a soccer game at 3:30. Actually, we are in a tournament. It's the end of the season, so we need to win tomorrow to keep going. We shall see.

I guess that enough for now.....
until next time

4:15am

That's what time my alarm went off this morning. Les and Kim were here to pick me up at about 5:15. We headed to Peggy's to get her and Vic. Then, we all headed to Michie, Tennesseee for Ladies Day. It took us about 3 hours and 15 minutes to get there. Quite a ways, but well worth it. We had a great day in the Lord. The theme of the day was The Joy of the Lord. There were 4 speakers, well actually 5. But the 5th was actually a message.

Yvonne spoke on......hmmmmm..... I cant' remember her exact topic. ( it was about the joy of Lord through.....????)
Shanna spoke on The Joy of the Lord through trials
I spoke on The Joy of the Lord is visible
Darla spoke on The Joy of the Lord in the Word

And then S is Jackie spoke on "The Joy of the Lord"

It was a great day. The Lord met with us there and did not disappoint.

We, had a blast driving there and back home. Vic, of course, kept us in stitches, as always. I think it's her job to be our entertainment. lol

I told Steve last night that it was gonna be a long day. And, it was. We were gone for about 12 or 13 hours. I would do it again though. It was a true blessing.

I hear my bed calling my name early tonight. I'm SO tired. Ahhhhhh.....I love sleeping! I seriously love it.

good nite all