I am reminded...

Lately, it seems that I am being reminded of just how blessed that I am. How truly blessed my life is and how fortunate I am to be able to live in a wonderful home, have a fabulous job that I love, have my children live close to me, have five beautiful grandchildren, and to have a husband that loves me unconditionally. I don't know if I'd forgotten (or taken for granted) all the blessings in my life, but I surely wasn't as grateful and appreciative as I should have been. I'm so thankful that God still finds me worthy of learning. Worthy of another chance to get it right.

As you look around at your life, make a note of each blessing in your life. For many of us they are vast and for some of us they are fleeting. In either case, praise God loudly and thank him for all of the blessings in your life whether large or small. God inhabits the priase of his people. I don't know about you, but I love hangin' with God! Tell Him thank you - I did!

When I get old...

I don't want to be a burden to my children. When I get old I want to leave my family with wonderful memories of our lives together. When I get old I want to sit on my porch in the rocker and watch as the yard fills with grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins and such. When I get old I want my children, grandchildren, and family to say "Tell us that story again, Mom. You know the one about..." When I get old I want to be wanted. When I get old I want my best friend still sitting beside me and sharing a knowing look or a good laugh just between the two of us. When I get old I don't want the pain. When I get too old to live, I just want to go to heaven. When I get old, I'll be closer to seeing Jesus.

Remembering...

Today I'm remembering...you know those moments in your life that you always recall. The moments that stay right in front of your memory and cause you to smile each time someone finds the right trigger to bring them to the surface. I'm remembering how wonderful it was to be a mother to young children. When my children were young I worked, but I loved being their MOM. As they got older, I went back to school and finally graduated. Today the memory is of a little girl and a little boy that always came to visit me as I was reading the end of a book...the memory of a little girl sharing her secrets with me...the memory of a boy laughing until he cried...and singing through his daily activities...remembering the little girl that loved her hair brushed (unlike her mother)...of a boy that loved TV and of a little girl that loved her "babies." And now I've moved beyond the remembering to absolute gratitude for the opportunity to be a mother. Thank you God for giving me treasures from your kingdom.

The Ten Questions

Which five words best describe you?passionate, sincere, friendly, positive, believer. What was your first job and what path have you taken since then? secretary onto many others which prepared me for my passion - teaching! What’s your proudest achievement? My greatest achievement has been my children. Through them my love for life will continue long after I'm gone because they are and continue to be my best work. What’s been your best decision? My best decision has been marrying my high school sweetheart. Who inspires you? I'm inspired by many people - my family, Joel Osteen, and children. What are you passionate about? I'm passionate about reading and how it can change your life. What’s the best lesson you’ve learned? That when your heart is broken, God picks up all the pieces and creates a masterpiece just for you. Which person, living or dead, would you most like to meet? Jesus Christ - hopefully someday that will happen. What dream do you still want to fulfill? I would love the opportunity to become a leader. What are you reading? Becoming a leader, Osteen books, magazines, children's books, self-help books, and everything I can find within reach!

#1 Grandson

How can it be? Just when did it happen? My first grandchild became a teenager last week. I remember when he came home from the hospital I was sure the sun was shining directly on us. Our joy was magnified by 1000%. He is what all grandparents desire. A boy that is all boy with a great big heart. He is tall, oh so handsome, full of activity - pitching, juggling, riding, skating, running, jumping - and did I say handsome! He loves to spend time with us. He loves his family and is so helpful to his grandparents. If you can't tell, I'm one proud grandma - my first grandson has given me so much pleasure - and I love him so! Happy Birthday my sweet boy!

Camping In The Sunshine!

We waited and waited for the first sunny weekend. Finally, the forecast was good and the prospects of having a wonderful weekend was just a few days away. As we got closer to the weekend we realized this was going to be our opportunity. We delivered the camper to our site and set up camp. The white blooms of the dogwood made a carpet over the underbrush and the oaks were just starting to bloom. The air was filled with the yellow pollen that coats your car, tables, and chairs - just a dusting that is plenty enough to make you sneeze! The sun was warm, the fishing good, and the relaxing was necessary. Life is good here in the middle!

Weekends

Weekends pass by so quickly! Why is that? Why do we have to work five days and only play two? This weekend I started with my grandgirl on Friday evening. She alone without her big brothers kept us in stitches. She danced, twirled, and sang the night away. Her personality is beginning to show in so many of things that she does. Animal lover is at the top of her list - this we know because she "walked" the neighbor's dog all evening. Then Saturday, was play day - a day to listen and talk to the one you love, a day to dream, a day to breath. Sunday afternoon spent with the two grandsons that live closest to us. We laughed and played and wondered why do weekends only last two days.