Well, today was just an ordinary day. Ordinary in that the girls and I stayed at home and just enjoyed NOT having to go anywhere. Laundry, Ironing and kitchen duty were the tasks laid out before me. Most of them have been completed as I type. However, the highlight of the day came as I was ironing...SJP came downstairs after her nap and after only a few minutes, SCP awakened and immediately, SJP informs me that her sissy is up. I asked her if she checked on her before she came downstairs and she replied, "No Ma'am". I then said that I would go up and check on her...SJP then replied...."That's ok Mom. I'll go check on her. You finish your ironing."
Now, how sweet is that! I am so unbelievably proud of my girls and so honored that God has allowed me to be at home with them to experience such profound moments. That scenario may not sound like much to many of you, but for me......priceless. There were times in my life when I thought I would never hear the cry of a baby who needed a bottle or witness tender heart of a 3 year old wanting to help out her Mom.
Thank you, Father, for blessing me as You have. I am so undeserving....
By the way....bath time was special tonight....pics have been posted...enjoy!
Monday, May 5, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008
Heading to Nicaragua...
It has been my desire for several years to go with CDP on his Mission to Nicaragua. Things have never worked out until now. I was glad to hear on Thursday that a spot was open and I would be able to go. I have made arrangements for our girls and I am confident God has just worked things out so he and I can minister together. I'll be helping with Children's Church and to follow is a description of how it will work and the items needed.
"One of the ways the Nicaragua Mission Team ministers to the community is by providing a children's church during the adult worship service. Everyone must attend worship before they can be seen by a doctor or receive clothes, etc. We are collecting supplies to help with Children's Church activities where sharing a Bible story, related crafts and activities will take place. We can use any of the following: bubbles, face paint, q-tips, small paintbrushes, sidewalk chalk, baby wipes, fabric to make Biblical costumes, fingernail polish (any color)."
The items needed can be left at Ridgecrest Baptist or at Hernando Baptist. I will gladly accept any donations of these items myself personally if anyone would like to donate. Just let me know via email or phone.
I'm excited about what God is going to do in ME while in Nicaragua.....Please pray for us as we prepare spiritually and physically for this trip. Pray for our families who will be left behind as well as those who take care of them.
"One of the ways the Nicaragua Mission Team ministers to the community is by providing a children's church during the adult worship service. Everyone must attend worship before they can be seen by a doctor or receive clothes, etc. We are collecting supplies to help with Children's Church activities where sharing a Bible story, related crafts and activities will take place. We can use any of the following: bubbles, face paint, q-tips, small paintbrushes, sidewalk chalk, baby wipes, fabric to make Biblical costumes, fingernail polish (any color)."
The items needed can be left at Ridgecrest Baptist or at Hernando Baptist. I will gladly accept any donations of these items myself personally if anyone would like to donate. Just let me know via email or phone.
I'm excited about what God is going to do in ME while in Nicaragua.....Please pray for us as we prepare spiritually and physically for this trip. Pray for our families who will be left behind as well as those who take care of them.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Zoo Day....
It was just a beautiful day to go to the zoo. The girls and I loaded up and met some friends from Sunday School at the Memphis Zoo and we had a great time. I just went ahead and bought a year round pass for the whole family so we can go as much as we want...it was really the best deal considering the prices.
The girls were just angels even though SJP had a couple of accidents....2 skinned knees, a bruised cheek and scraped nose. It was pretty easy with both of them and SJP walked the entire time. I was really proud of her. She acted like a sweet young lady. Having other Mom's there helped too when bathroom breaks came around. A special "Thanks" to Jennifer, Lee Ann and Stephanie for helping out.
Anyway, I've posted some photos of our trip. It's time to get ready for church. Until later..
The girls were just angels even though SJP had a couple of accidents....2 skinned knees, a bruised cheek and scraped nose. It was pretty easy with both of them and SJP walked the entire time. I was really proud of her. She acted like a sweet young lady. Having other Mom's there helped too when bathroom breaks came around. A special "Thanks" to Jennifer, Lee Ann and Stephanie for helping out.
Anyway, I've posted some photos of our trip. It's time to get ready for church. Until later..
Saturday, April 26, 2008
A Fabulous Weekend...
We had the best time at Nai Nai and Yei Yei's this weekend. We left North MS on Thursday afternoon and made our way to our favorite Catfish Restaurant in Walnut Grove, MS. Seriously, they have the BEST catfish and steaks you can find anywhere! We've tried MANY Catfish Restaurants and have never found better service, prices and most of all food. We had so much fun.
Since Nai Nai and Yei Yei had to work on Friday, CDP, the girls and I headed to Jackson to visit with Meme. We decided to take a chance and see if some of our friends from Madison were planning a day at the park and sure enough, they were. We met up with MWC, Sam, Audrey and Alyssa at Friendship park and they had a BLAST! We have not seen them since we left in February and it was a great time. We had lunch with our friends and then headed back to Lorena to get ready to go.....FISHING! CDP has been wanting to take SJP fishing for some time. This weekend turned out to be the perfect opportunity.
Yei Yei has a friend who has a 15 acre pond LOADED with Bream and Florida Bass...rumors are that some of those Florida Bass have been breaking 20lb test fishing line...That was enough for CDP. He had to check it out. So, we rigged up everything and loaded up the crickets, minnows, luers, poles and headed out. We arrived at our location and SJP was just itching to get out. I had forgotten she had never been riding in a pasture before....poor thing....living in the asphalt jungle has sheltered her. She was ready to get out from the minute she saw the cows. We made our way to the pond and got set up.
Now here this....what I'm about to write is TRUE...with my hand up! CDP dropped his line in the pond and within 45 seconds, got a hit.....this just took the cake...he then gave SJP a pole and cast it in the pond and within approx 45 seconds.....You guessed it....SJP hauled in a 1lb Bream as big as Yei Yei's hand!
Now, before you get excited to see the pics, I need to confess that....... I FORGOT THE CAMERA! I know, go figure. I guess I had no faith.
Anyway, we had the best time. After about 2 hours of fishing, we took home about 12 NICE size Bream and to be honest, Mom and I hauled in the most....of course, we must give credit where credit is due. Yei Yei and CDP were too busy baiting hooks and taking fish off our lines to do much else! I have to say...Yei Yei and CDP were troopers and they didn't get frustrated one time. Thank Yei Yei and CDP......even though we didn't get any pics....like Yei Yei said...."we'll have memories to last the rest of our lives!"
So, the moral to this story is......DON'T FORGET THE CAMERA!
Thanks to Mr. Bill for letting us make wonderful memories this weekend....Signing off for now....Church tomorrow and I need to get to bed! Night Night!
Since Nai Nai and Yei Yei had to work on Friday, CDP, the girls and I headed to Jackson to visit with Meme. We decided to take a chance and see if some of our friends from Madison were planning a day at the park and sure enough, they were. We met up with MWC, Sam, Audrey and Alyssa at Friendship park and they had a BLAST! We have not seen them since we left in February and it was a great time. We had lunch with our friends and then headed back to Lorena to get ready to go.....FISHING! CDP has been wanting to take SJP fishing for some time. This weekend turned out to be the perfect opportunity.
Yei Yei has a friend who has a 15 acre pond LOADED with Bream and Florida Bass...rumors are that some of those Florida Bass have been breaking 20lb test fishing line...That was enough for CDP. He had to check it out. So, we rigged up everything and loaded up the crickets, minnows, luers, poles and headed out. We arrived at our location and SJP was just itching to get out. I had forgotten she had never been riding in a pasture before....poor thing....living in the asphalt jungle has sheltered her. She was ready to get out from the minute she saw the cows. We made our way to the pond and got set up.
Now here this....what I'm about to write is TRUE...with my hand up! CDP dropped his line in the pond and within 45 seconds, got a hit.....this just took the cake...he then gave SJP a pole and cast it in the pond and within approx 45 seconds.....You guessed it....SJP hauled in a 1lb Bream as big as Yei Yei's hand!
Now, before you get excited to see the pics, I need to confess that....... I FORGOT THE CAMERA! I know, go figure. I guess I had no faith.
Anyway, we had the best time. After about 2 hours of fishing, we took home about 12 NICE size Bream and to be honest, Mom and I hauled in the most....of course, we must give credit where credit is due. Yei Yei and CDP were too busy baiting hooks and taking fish off our lines to do much else! I have to say...Yei Yei and CDP were troopers and they didn't get frustrated one time. Thank Yei Yei and CDP......even though we didn't get any pics....like Yei Yei said...."we'll have memories to last the rest of our lives!"
So, the moral to this story is......DON'T FORGET THE CAMERA!
Thanks to Mr. Bill for letting us make wonderful memories this weekend....Signing off for now....Church tomorrow and I need to get to bed! Night Night!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
We're Still Alive....
Hey All,
Well, it's been a long time since I've checked in with anyone so I'm going to try and catch up tonight. It's been a long couple of weeks. My 90 year old grandfather passed away on Wednesday of last week. His funeral was on Friday and so I've been at my Mom's for the past few days. I had forgotten how wonderful it is to be able to visit and go without worrying about work and etc. God really knew what He was doing when He called me to be at home. I am loving every minute.
I received a precious gift in the mail this week. A great friend of mine from Madison sent me a book and a great card along with a recipe and some helpful hints and just sweet stuff. I am so grateful. I've not had the chance to sit down and start reading the book but I plan to do that on Monday.
We have lot's of stuff going on at church this weekend so it's not going to be a restful one I'm afraid. We are so excited to be in our new Ministry. We know God has us here for a purpose. CDP made the comment at church on Wednesday that he had not felt such Spritual Warfare as he has in the last few months. I thought about it and it sort of disturbed me for a moment but then I realized that God must be up to something or the devil wouldn't even bother.......right? We are praying really hard to God to move and work in our church in the coming months. There are many opportunities being placed before us. It's exciting! I'll keep you posted....
Well, the girls are just growing up sooo fast. SJP is almost grown....she just amazes me with her candor and conversation. She understands so much and we really have to watch what we say. Her ability to reason is really coming through. "Why" is not only her favorite question but she really contemplates things....she has asked some really thought provoking questions lately....scary! She is almost able to completely spell her name (the a before o is throwing her off.....sorry baby) and has started writing some of her letters. She loves to dance and sing. I'm in the process of finding her a ballet class so she can spend some of her energy.
SCP is the most precious little girl. She now has 2 teeth (on the bottom) and smiles at everyone and is most loveable. She is up to around 20lbs....just 8lbs shy of her Big Sister....UH OH! She loves vanilla ice cream and most any vegetable except for green beans....oh well. She eats mostly baby food except when we have mashed potatoes.....she loves those....and yogurt! She is now crawling although she seems to be a bit lazy about it. She would rather me or Sissy just come to where she is....go figure! I'm afraid she has inherited my allergies though. God bless her....She's almost 8 months old.....I'm getting sad....I'm going to miss that little baby face....
Nai Nai and Yei Yei are doing good too. We spent a few days with them last week and we had the best time. We will seen them again next weekend too. We will be working at the Steven Curtis Chapman concert in Clinton for our Adoption Agency on Thursday night. I just love him and can't wait to worship with him.
Well, I'd better get things in order for bed.....I started back walking today......I'm pooped! I'll chat again soon....Good Night!
Well, it's been a long time since I've checked in with anyone so I'm going to try and catch up tonight. It's been a long couple of weeks. My 90 year old grandfather passed away on Wednesday of last week. His funeral was on Friday and so I've been at my Mom's for the past few days. I had forgotten how wonderful it is to be able to visit and go without worrying about work and etc. God really knew what He was doing when He called me to be at home. I am loving every minute.
I received a precious gift in the mail this week. A great friend of mine from Madison sent me a book and a great card along with a recipe and some helpful hints and just sweet stuff. I am so grateful. I've not had the chance to sit down and start reading the book but I plan to do that on Monday.
We have lot's of stuff going on at church this weekend so it's not going to be a restful one I'm afraid. We are so excited to be in our new Ministry. We know God has us here for a purpose. CDP made the comment at church on Wednesday that he had not felt such Spritual Warfare as he has in the last few months. I thought about it and it sort of disturbed me for a moment but then I realized that God must be up to something or the devil wouldn't even bother.......right? We are praying really hard to God to move and work in our church in the coming months. There are many opportunities being placed before us. It's exciting! I'll keep you posted....
Well, the girls are just growing up sooo fast. SJP is almost grown....she just amazes me with her candor and conversation. She understands so much and we really have to watch what we say. Her ability to reason is really coming through. "Why" is not only her favorite question but she really contemplates things....she has asked some really thought provoking questions lately....scary! She is almost able to completely spell her name (the a before o is throwing her off.....sorry baby) and has started writing some of her letters. She loves to dance and sing. I'm in the process of finding her a ballet class so she can spend some of her energy.
SCP is the most precious little girl. She now has 2 teeth (on the bottom) and smiles at everyone and is most loveable. She is up to around 20lbs....just 8lbs shy of her Big Sister....UH OH! She loves vanilla ice cream and most any vegetable except for green beans....oh well. She eats mostly baby food except when we have mashed potatoes.....she loves those....and yogurt! She is now crawling although she seems to be a bit lazy about it. She would rather me or Sissy just come to where she is....go figure! I'm afraid she has inherited my allergies though. God bless her....She's almost 8 months old.....I'm getting sad....I'm going to miss that little baby face....
Nai Nai and Yei Yei are doing good too. We spent a few days with them last week and we had the best time. We will seen them again next weekend too. We will be working at the Steven Curtis Chapman concert in Clinton for our Adoption Agency on Thursday night. I just love him and can't wait to worship with him.
Well, I'd better get things in order for bed.....I started back walking today......I'm pooped! I'll chat again soon....Good Night!
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