My Beautiful Brown Babies......

Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish. Albert Einstein. Skin color is not skin deep. It is less than skin deep. Of the 30,000 or so genes embedded in human DNA, only a very few have anything to do with skin color. All races are basically alike in mental, emotional and physical make up. Skin color is only cosmetic. I am a very Proud Mimi of two precious little Brown Babies that I love with all my heart..They are bright,beautiful and loving little ones..It saddens me and breaks my heart to think about how people can be toward someone who is different not only in color but with handicaps..I pray one day that all this hate will fade away..I pray that the girls will grow up to be God fearing,God loving young women..And color will  matter no more...What a Wonderful World it Would Be!! I Love you my SWEET little Brown babies with all my Heart!! Happy Martin Luther King Day

True Meaning of Happiness

My baby girl EriRose

My Sweet,Sweet Sydney lou..

My little Ty-Man...

Ty

Eri

After playtime at Mimi's

The true meaning of HAPPINESS is taught to me by my grandchildren.I think the reason I Love my grandchildren and cherish the relationship I have with them is because they bring a sense of innocence into my life...Most of the time I run around and seem to never take the time to grasp hold of the simple things.The old saying" never taking time to smell the roses" but when I get those babies for a day or for a overnight Mimi sleepover they have a way of making me drop everything and realize how fast they grow up.And how they have this pure innocence about them that is so heart stirring and really puts things into perspective.I have found out that it is not always about working and letting all the stress of everyday life get to you.To take your focus off of what is really important in life.Who cares if they crash your house and you can't take a step across the floor without tripping over the toys.It is about the simple things the simple pleasures they bring into your life the way they see things for the first time.The way they feel things and especially the way they can say things that can really put you in your place and it's a place that I sometimes need to be to make me realize that this world does not revolve around me, that it revolves around a sense of being a sense of belonging of giving and sense of growing.The unconditional LOVE they give.I have found that I take all of this for granted.To take ME out of the picture.And I believe with all my heart that these things I have mentioned are a true sense of happiness that we all need in our life.To take hold of the innocence they bring to us and the unconditional LOVE they so freely give..Thank you for showing Mimi the true meaning of HAPPINESS....I Love you my sweet babies and forever in my heart you will be...

Sydney

"~TO YOU WHO ARE MY "HEART": THIS {"MY PLACE", AND ALL OF THE CONTENTS HERE WITHIN-THE PHOTOS, JOURNALING, ALL OF IT}IS DEDICATED TO "YOU", THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN MY LIFE, MY CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. ~"YOU ARE MY HEART!" ~LOVE MOM & GRAND-MA"

"~TO YOU WHO ARE MY "HEART":

THIS {"MY PLACE", AND ALL OF THE CONTENTS HERE WITHIN-THE PHOTOS, JOURNALING, ALL OF IT}IS DEDICATED TO "YOU", THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN MY LIFE, MY CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. ~"YOU ARE MY HEART!" ~LOVE MOM & GRAND-MA"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glorious Messes...

I ran across this quote and it really hit home for me, for all those who know me, know that I am somewhat of a clean freak.I for one have always jumped right in to clean up the mess that was made on Christmas Day.The never ending shreds of wrapping paper and the boxes and bows scattered about,but for some reason this year I woke up the day after Christmas and found things pretty much how we had left it after our family Christmas Day celebration.I think this is all part of the magic of Christmas.You only have so many years of your life left to enjoy the simple moments that take place during Christmas.The surprises found that morning left by Santa, gathering around the table for a home cooked breakfast with those you love..And then the shaking of gifts trying to guess what is inside a beautifully wrapped package.The Ohs and Awe's, the little ones surprised look when they finally get to see what their gift was after pulling one little piece of paper off at a time.The smiles and laughter...And for one split second adults who become childlike once again.So for the first time in a while I DECIDED TO HOLD OFF ON THE PROCESS OF JUMPING RIGHT IN AND CLEANING UP, TO LET THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS LINGER AWHILE LONGER..To enjoy family and friends filling us with LOVE and JOY..Yep, I am so Blessed to have had that GLORIOUS MESS!!! 

Our Christmas Tree and the gifts just waiting to be opened...

Thankful Thursday/ Happy Birthday

Day by day another year has slipped away.I know despite the fact that I am thankful for my family and friends.Sometimes I tend to overlook the little things in life,and take for granted the presence of people family and friends,who if they were gone ,would be truly MISSED.And by knowing this I never want to forget how precious life, love and family are.They make us see who we really are at times.Celebrating a birthday does not mean to celebrate another year that I'm alive but with who I celebrate my life with and that I am Happy with my life.Each person who has had a part in my life whether it has been a family member,friend,or anyone that I have had the pleasure of meeting over the past fifty two years thus for has played an important role in my life.You have in some way provided important life lessons some good and some bad.This past year has had it's ups and downs and quite a bit of turmoil. Circumstances some not of my choosing but through it all,I am thankful for family and friends who have been there for me,praying for me when I needed it the most! Making me laugh when I thought it was impossible.Helping me to see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.I am thankful for a husband who has loved me unconditionally,stood by me even when words we exchanged in our most stressed moments have not been so nice,and believe me they have been many..but I know he loves me dearly.I am thankful for Christ and his love for me even when I have not been so lovable.My turning 52 has been bitter /sweet.I look at the past and wonder like most where did the time go.I miss the younger days that carried me up to this point in my life and I am some what anxious about the uncertain events that will unfold with the up coming years.You know the things that life throws at you and catches you off guard,to make sure you are alive and still kicking.But the one thing I do know with the love and support of family and friends and my faith, it's enough to see me through what lies ahead.I pray for God's Grace to fall upon me over the up coming years.So I will enjoy the Present and look forward to the future and be Thankful....I found this poem and thought it said it best...We sometimes struggle with birthdays,especially as we grow older..

Each year our birthday forces us to grow
Into the person whom we have yet to know
With circumstances that hopefully have made us wise
When we learn from our multitude of mistakes and tries.

To take a long look at these years gone past
To really reflect on how time travels fast
To know that every day that each of us lives
Is a great gift from God that He lovingly gives.

So as you celebrate another passing year again
On this day that marks the beginning of the moment when
You entered this world for a purposeful plan
Just remember your worth doesn't come from man.

Your worth comes from our Creator who made you unique
Who gave you knowledge and words to speak
Who doesn't care about a past success or failure
But only cares about your heart that His presence makes pure.

False paths, lost dreams, wrong choices, it’s true
Fills your past as well as everyone else’s, too
There may be those lost memories that hinder your day
But with God in your mind the regrets soon melt away.

Cherish this day and who you’re growing to be
This special person that all of us already see
Embrace this coming year and live each day anew
By becoming the excellent one God created in you. 

CHANGE..Not a big fan.....

O.k I am the first one to admit I do not like change.I like things to stay the same. I wish that I had a  button to slow down the changes that take place in life.Now, with this being said the day after election day scares me.It scares me a lot.I could not watch it on t.v. and I know that for the next couple of months we will be watching what I call fun stuff.No, really I can't explain it.I know that the same president we have had for the past four years was just  re-elected back in office so, I should not worry so much right? I know maybe what to expect,right?I believe I pretty much know the direction that our nation is taken,but I must say I am a little Optimistic and apprehensive all rolled into one.I know who holds this nation in his hands and I know he will never forsake us and my GOD will forever be with us, but I am human and there is always a but at this moment in time, this day,this week I am scared.So why should this scare me? I know that I would have felt the same way no matter who was voted in as our president,Right? I guess because things have pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track in this nation,I'm scared for my children and their children.I'm scared about the changes that this world is fixing to make.I know we need change to make this nation the nation it has become.I know this nation is going to make changes for the good as well as the bad. This scares me in the fact that I'm not sure what lies ahead for my children and their children and their children to come.I just pray for God's grace to be upon us as a nation and forever keep us in his safe, loving arms.I know he holds the future and knowing this I am going to have to remind myself of this often! I will cling to this verse as a wife, mom,mimi and friend and a follower of Christ .Joshua 1:9, "Have I not commanded you?Be strong and courageous.Do not be discouraged,for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

Blogs From the Past...“There were some memories, though, that never faded.”

I found old blogs that I had wrote on my old Myspace..When reading them memories were brought back to mind ..“The worst part of holding the memories  is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared.”― Lois Lowry,The Giver.       'So I Am Sharing...."

TIRED

current mood:sleepy

IT'S LATE AND I'M TIRED BUT HAD A GREAT DAY..SPENT THE DAY WITH MY MOM AND DAD...HAD A BIG FISH FRY..LIFE SEEM'S TO LOOK A LITTLE BETTER..NEED REST...WILL WRITE MORE LATER... LOVE MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS SO MUCH.... Jul 27, 2007

GOING BACK TO MISSISSIPPI

Current mood:busy

WE ARE GOING TO BE SO BUSY THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAY'S.MY FAMILY AND I ARE GOING BACK TO MISSISSIPPI TO HELP WORK AND GET A LITTLE VACATION TIME IN....I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE OUR GOOD FRIENDS RICK AND NANCY....WE HAVE BEEN HELPING THEM TO REBUILD THEIR HOUSE..AND HAVE BECAME VERY CLOSE FRIENDS..WE HAVE SO MUCH TO DO TO GET READY TO GO DOWN...FOR AN UP DATE ON MY MOM.. SHE HAD A TREATMENT FOR PAIN HOPE THIS WILL WORK IF IT DOES SHE SHOULD FEEL A LITTLE BETTER AND WILL BE ABLE TO DO A LITTLE MORE...KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYERS AS WE TRAVEL AND KEEP MY MOM IN YOUR PRAYERS DAILY.....I SEE A RAY OF SUNSHINE.............Aug 2, 2007

THEY SAY THEY DON'T

Current mood:angry

THEY SAY THEY DON'T HAVE A CURE FOR THIS THING WE CALL CANCER..WE ALL KNOW BETTER..WE HAVE MORE KNOWLEDGE NOW THAN WE DID IN THE MIDDLE AGES WHEN THE BLACK DEATH ,THE BUBONIC PLAGUE KILLED MILLIONS OF PEOPLE..THIS DEADLY DISEASE THAT SPREAD RAPIDLY WAS CAUSED BY FLEAS AND RATS....SO WHY  WITH ALL THE KNOWLEDGE WE HAVE TODAY IS IT THAT WE CAN'T  FIND A CURE. DOES IT MAKE US DUMBER??..YOU TELL ME, LOOK AT ALL THE MONEY THAT WOULD BE LOST IF WE HAD  A CURE..THEY SPEND MORE TIME ON FINDING WAYS TO TREAT THIS DISEASE THAN A CURE..WHO DO WE BLAME FOR THIS...WAKE UP AMERICA..I GUESS WHEN YOU HAVE A LOVE ONE WHO SUFFER'S FROM THIS THING CALLED CANCER AND SEE THEIR LIFE SLOWLY TAKEN AWAY YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO GET MAD AS HECK(????)... Aug 2, 2007

ON OUR WAY

Current mood:guilty

WE ARE LEAVING TO GO ON OUR TRIP.I HAVE SUCH MIXED FEELING'S I'M LEAVING MY FAMILY AND LEAVING MY MOM WHO IS IN THE HOSPITAL..BLESS HER HEART SHE TOLD US TO KEEP OUR PLANS AND GO AHEAD WITH OUR TRIP BUT I HATE TO LEAVE KNOWING SHE IS SO SICK..DO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER SHE CAN MAKE IT THROUGH THIS THING WE CALL CANCER .WE DID NOT GET A GOOD REPORT TODAY..I KNOW GOD HAS A PLAN.I'LL JUST HOLD ON TIGHTER TO A HAND THAT IS STRONGER HOLD ON TO OUR HEAVENLY FATHER..TO ALL OUR FRIENDS KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYER'S WHILE WE ARE GONE..WE ARE EXCITED TO HELP OUR FRIENDS IN MISSISSIPPI AND SPEND A LITTLE OVER DUE FAMILY TIME..BUT STILL OUR HEART'S ARE HEAVY IN LEAVING..DANA AND DAVID I LOVE YOU GUY'S SO MUCH... LIFE IS SO VERY  VERY  SHORT CHERISH IT......LOVE YOU GUY'S

Aug 14, 2007

WE ARE HOME

Current mood:happy

TO EVERYONE WHO NEW WE WERE GONE,WELL WE ARE BACK . GOT IN SAT.NIGHT AROUND 11:00p.m.WE HAD A GREAT TRIP.WORKED HARD AND PLAYED HARD..THE BEACH AS ALWAYS WAS BEAUTIFUL..VERY HOT THOUGH.IT WAS SO GOOD TO SPEND TIME WITH OUR FRIENDS.THEY SEEM TO BE DOING GOOD JUST WANTING TO GET INTO THEIR HOUSE..I KNOW THEY CAN'T WAIT  AFTER BEING IN A FEMA CAMPER FOR TWO YEARS...WE LOVE YOU GUY'S.MISSED HOME BUT HATED TO COME BACK AND FACE ALL THAT I HAVE TO FACE WITH MY MOM.SHE SEEM'S TO BE DOING SOMEWHAT BETTER..WE HAD A GOOD VISIT SUN. IT'S SO SAD AND HURT'S SO BAD TO SEE SOME ONE YOU LOVE DEARLY SO SICK..JUST KEEP HER AND ALL MY FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYER'S..

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    WELL WE ARE BACK AT THE HOSPITAL.MY MOM IS FIGHTING SO HARD TO STAY ALIVE..I LOVE HER SO MUCH.I KNOW THAT SHE KNOW'S THAT.SHE TELL'S ME THAT WITH A SOFT WHISPER OR JUST WITH THE MOVE OF THE MOUTH..AS LONG AS THERE IS BREATH THERE IS LIFE.SO MOM KEEP ON BREATHING I'M NOT READY TO LET YOU GO JUST YET..SO KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYER'S AND KNOWING THAT MEANS SO MUCH..                                                          
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    THE END OF LIFE AS WE KNOW ITAug 30, 2007

    MY MOM PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING.. SHE FOUGHT SO HARD AND WANTED TO BEAT THIS FOR HER FAMILY...I'M SO GLAD SHE HAD FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO CARED ABOUT HER..I KNOW SHE MUST BE HAVING THE TIME OF HER LIFE AS I'M TYPING THIS(SHE ALWAYS DID  LOVED TRIP'S) AND I KNOW SHE IS WITH FAMILY AND FRIEND'S WHO HAVE GONE ON TO HEAVEN AND I KNOW SEEING JESUS WAS WHAT SHE WANTED TO DO MOST OF ALL..SO I GUESS IN A SENSE SHE WILL BE ATTENDING A FAMILY REUNION AND KNOWING WE WILL SOON BE THERE WITH HER..I LOVE YOU MOM !!!YOU LOVED ME CARED FOR ME AND YOU AND DAD GAVE ME THE BEST OF LIFE.I HOPE TO DO THE SAME FOR MY CHILDREN..AND THANK YOU TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO WILL HELP US GET THROUGH THIS IT MEANS SO MUCH..PLEASE KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYER'S FOR WE HAVE A LONG ROAD AHEAD....MOM YOU FINALLY GOT TO SEE THOSE ANGLES... 
    
    
    
    

    THANK-YOU

    Current mood:touched
    I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO KEPT US IN THEIR PRAYERS AND WHO MADE CALL'S AND SENT CARD'S..YOU ALL HAVE BEEN SO KIND.AND IT MEANT ALOT TO KNOW THAT YOU ALL CARED DURING THE PASSING OF MY MOM..I MISS HER SO MUCH.I STILL WANT TO PICK UP THE PHONE AND GIVE HER A CALL ABOUT THING'S THAT HAVE GONE ON THIS WEEK.(TO TELL HER TRACY GOT HER VOLLEYBALL OUTFIT )OR HOW CHURCH WENT SUNDAY OR JUST TO FILL HER IN ON DAILY ACTIVITIES.PLEASE KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYERS..THEY SAY TIME WILL HEAL..MY LOVE TO YOU ALL
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    MOM

     WELL I MADE IT THROUGH MY FIRST MOTHERS DAY WITHOUT A MOM..IT WAS HARD BUT THANKS TO MY WONDERFUL FAMILY AND FRIENDS THEY BROUGHT JOY FOR THE DAY THAT WOULD HAVE OTHER WISE BEEN VERY SAD...I KNOW MY MOM IS HAVING THE TIME OF HER LIFE,JUST THINK OF ALL THE WONDERFUL MOMS IN THE BIBLE WHO HAVE GONE ON TO HEAVEN THAT SHE SPENT MOTHERS DAY WITH..I CAN ONLY IMAGINE...........I LOVE YOU ALL 
    
    
    
    
    
    “Sharing tales of those we've lost is how we keep from really losing them.” 
    ― Mitch Albom, For One More Day

My Love for the Rain....

O.k since it is raining ,what better subject to blog.about yep, the rain and my love for it.There are some things that I love about the rain.I have always loved the rain and how it makes me feel . I love the smell of it.I love the way you can smell it in the air even before it's arrival.I love after a good rain the crispness that it brings to the air and how much brighter the trees and grass seem to be..I love the sound of it tat,tat on the roof or the sound of it falling through the trees or how it sounds when your car drives through it. I love the sound it makes when you are driving in it and just for a brief second it stops when you go under a bridge.I love the fact of holding an umbrella and running to get from one place to another and trying not to get wet but no matter how hard you try it happens..lol..and the laughing as you stomp through the little puddles that it has made.And I find it a little bit romantic to share an umbrella with the one you love.  But most of all I love it's calmness that it brings into my home.I love being trapped indoors because of it.I love the warmth it brings and the desire to crawl back in the bed and snuggle.The warmth of a soft glow from a lamp with the soothing sounds of jazz playing with the rain in the background or the fact that it makes me want a cup of coffee and I am not even a big fan of the stuff, lol. I love the desire it brings to want to cook something on the stove most of the day because of it's cool dampness.For me I think the rain is God's way of saying slow down and enjoy some of the simple things I give you in life and the rain is one of them..Some people walk in the rain,others just get wet.Rain showers my spirit, and waters my soul. ~ Emily Logan Decens

Shower my Spirit

A little bit of romance..