Last night was so much fun. After dinner, we all went outside & my wonderful B-I-L made a fire in the fire pit. AC & I, along with Dan, Susie & the boys roasted marshmallows, talked & laughed, and we even tried to get some songs going, until about 11:30; that's when we girls decided to call it quits! The guys stayed outside until the fire died down.
The point is that in doing such a simple thing as making a fire outside, we were able to enjoy not only the company of one another (which we do already) but also the outdoors - the fresh air, the night sky, Melody & Chloe chasing whatever dogs chase outside in the dark. God's creation is a marvelous thing, most of which we quite often take for granted. I'm thankful for the opportunity we had to enjoy a bit of it last night.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
Prayer Requests
This will be an ongoing, continually updated blog. Having so much family & two churches makes the prayer list long.
Telesa Kendall: our GA pastor's wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that she shouldn't have to go through chemo or radiation. She will have to undergo a double bilateral mastectomy, which should eradicate the cancer from her body. We are praying for a miracle of healing as well as for strength for the family during this time.
Johnny Pettit: my step-daughter's boyfriend's father. He had a massive heart attack Wednesday night. Doctors performed surgery and found a tumor. It is my understanding he also had some internal bleeding, although I'm not sure of the cause. This morning it was confirmed that the tumor is cancer. I do not know at this time the location of the tumor. I also do not know if Mr. Pettit is a believer.
Nina & her son, Joseph: a teacher at my nephews' homeschool weekly group. I don't know her specific need, but the Lord knows & I'm praying for her peace & healing, whether it's physical or emotional.
Denise: another teacher at that school - health problems/pain; family
Kelly Shearrow: my oldest child (24). She may have diabetes, which would explain several problems she's had in the past. She had her sugar checked yesterday afternoon, and having had only cup of coffee with sugar early in the morning & not eating during the day it was 131, which has her concerned.
Telesa Kendall: our GA pastor's wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that she shouldn't have to go through chemo or radiation. She will have to undergo a double bilateral mastectomy, which should eradicate the cancer from her body. We are praying for a miracle of healing as well as for strength for the family during this time.
Johnny Pettit: my step-daughter's boyfriend's father. He had a massive heart attack Wednesday night. Doctors performed surgery and found a tumor. It is my understanding he also had some internal bleeding, although I'm not sure of the cause. This morning it was confirmed that the tumor is cancer. I do not know at this time the location of the tumor. I also do not know if Mr. Pettit is a believer.
Nina & her son, Joseph: a teacher at my nephews' homeschool weekly group. I don't know her specific need, but the Lord knows & I'm praying for her peace & healing, whether it's physical or emotional.
Denise: another teacher at that school - health problems/pain; family
Kelly Shearrow: my oldest child (24). She may have diabetes, which would explain several problems she's had in the past. She had her sugar checked yesterday afternoon, and having had only cup of coffee with sugar early in the morning & not eating during the day it was 131, which has her concerned.
Sweetness
My 7 year-old nephew made me breakfast this morning. He got out a Little Debbie HoneyBun & put some fresh raspberries on top. This child did this without any prompting, hinting, etc. - just out of the blue! How many kids do you know today (or even adults for that matter) who would make someone a special treat "just because"? I am blessed!
120 year old woman?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23173016/
This story is exciting! "Relatives said she has 10 sons and one daughter, her eldest, now in her late 80s. She has about 120 grandchildren, 250 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren, they said." I hope the government will be able to verify this woman's age.
We should all be able to live this long, however I believe that our poor dietary habits inhibit us from doing so. If we treated our bodies the way God intended us to instead of saturating our systems with chemicals & processed foods, we'd not only live longer but have a much better quality of life.
This story is exciting! "Relatives said she has 10 sons and one daughter, her eldest, now in her late 80s. She has about 120 grandchildren, 250 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren, they said." I hope the government will be able to verify this woman's age.
We should all be able to live this long, however I believe that our poor dietary habits inhibit us from doing so. If we treated our bodies the way God intended us to instead of saturating our systems with chemicals & processed foods, we'd not only live longer but have a much better quality of life.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Losing a Son
My friend Sarah lost her son, Kelly at 2 a.m. this morning. Not a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day. There is a measure of comfort in knowing that he was a believer and is now in heaven. At 40 years old, he had just started a new job a few months ago, and was a newlywed of only 2 months. He suffered 3rd degree burns over 70% of his body in the Dixie Crystals plant explosion last week.
I cannot imagine losing my son. I have my daughters and my step-children, but Eddie is my ONLY son. There are times when I'm reading my Bible and meditating on God's sacrifice of his only Son, or of Abraham's willingness to give up his cherished son, and my simple human mind finds it hard to grasp.
My son, while not walking in the path of righteousness, is still a joy to me. We have had our ups & downs, especially through his early teens, but we are closer now than we have ever been. He has never been ashamed to say he loves me or show affection, even in front of his friends. He's quite handsome and charming, is blessed with a good sense of humor, possesses tremendous creative artistic talent, and uses his manners (at least when he's around me and my family). I cannot imagine my life without him, even though he lives in another state.
I know I would lay down my life for any of my children (including my steps), but to permanently give them up on purpose? I like to think that if God asked me to make that sacrifice, I would have the faith to do as He asks. It's hard enough to step aside when they are in trouble after I've asked God to do what He must in order to bring them to Him.
My heart goes out to Sarah, as well as her new daughter-in-law, her other children, and everyone else who lost Kelly as a vital part of their lives. My thoughts are with them as they grieve, and I pray that they will have the strength to cope with their loss. Perhaps they will even be able to celebrate that Kelly is now with our heavenly Father. Nothing happens without cause, and it is my hope that through this tragedy someone will come to know Christ, or come back to Him.
MonaVie News
Check out the latest story on MonaVie by a TV news station:
http://www.fox4florida.com/global/video/popup/pop_player.asp?ClipID1=2175125&h1=MonaVie&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=199200&LaunchPageAdTag=News&activePane=info&playerVersion=1&hostPageUrl=http%3A//www.fox4florida.com/Global/story.asp%3FS%3D7842182&rnd=60962355
Yet another plus for the MonaVie opportunity!
http://www.theperfectberry.com
Yet another plus for the MonaVie opportunity!
http://www.theperfectberry.com
Happy Valentine's Day
This morning, I was hoping my hubby would hit the snooze button just one more time, as I had gotten to bed quite late last night. It was already almost 5:30, so of course he didn't. Realizing I had to wake up (I really don't, but I love to be up when he leaves for work), I said, "Happy Birthday, baby."
His reply, "How about Happy Valentine's Day?"
"Yeah, that too."
Gotta love sleepy talk!
His reply, "How about Happy Valentine's Day?"
"Yeah, that too."
Gotta love sleepy talk!
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