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Little People...... Big Concerns.

This is Joshy. Lately his concerns have been " How come everybody else gets to".
As moms, as adults, we can relate to that notorious question.




For instance. As we walked down the road and stopped to look at a pasture of cows/calfs, Joshy begins his- "How come everyone else has a cow, how come everyone else gets to pet one, I never get to pet a cow"... etc. and so on. Matthew quickly chimes in " Thats because they will bite you in the A**!" Everyone of us at once gasped and looked surprised at him, he knew right away that he said the wrong thing & quickly corrected it. "Hum, no I mean- they will kick you in your A**!" emphasizing the word Kick.

Yep. Lovely, just lovely. I have so many things lately I need to keep writing them down.


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Vortex Bordom

Me stressed? Naaa.... Why would you think that?

Maddening. You know the kind. When the atmosphere is spiraling out of control around you and your in the center of the vortex, doing ok- just waiting for it to let up so you can exit and continue on with life. The patient anticipation can sometimes lead to Boredom.

What to do?

Usually thats when my personality kicks in through my purposeful typo's, misspellings and grahammer errors. Ya know, computers can do it all for ya this day in time, but sometimes, personality and flair need to break through.

When not on the computer, what do you do when you are bored out of your mind?

I could be wrong, I could have truly lost mine- if so- this must be what it looks like!

Yes, one night I tossed my head back and forth and took pictures- Well! What else did you want me to do? I live in someones elses house, I no longer have my own of anything and no more of my 23+years of routines- blish out the door- with one sweep- because thats all privilege and I need to learn to adjust.. So this is how I deal with it. How I adjust.

Yes, my face/eyes are swollen and conv. I took this after another battle. But gee-willikers I sure enough felt better... Whew!
And thankful.

I go crazy... When I look in your eyes I just go crazy... Anyone else singing along with this 70's ballad?


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Jilted Again?

I am sure many of us have done the same thing before. You buy a plant/root bulb, and you trust what the package says. You anxiously await- while pampering and taking care of it- the full potential- the out-come. Then whalah! Its a Mis-fit!

Take a look at this picture, if you can identify this plant- that would be awesome- because I sure don't know what it is! Here is a description:

Grown from a packaged tuberous root ( packaged as "Phlox Bush" white)
1-2 in. diam. celery like hollow stalks
So far about 3 ft. and thats after being transplanted and moved zones
light green and very large leafs
takes on a mum or daisy like appearance but blows it with the foliage and stalks.
Whalah a Yellow daisy/mum like flower has begun to open- so far about 3 in. across.

Yes, it was most obv. in the beginning it was not the Phlox bush I had hope and paid for. But the suspense is getting to me. Mar/April- July and this is what I got!

What the Heck is it?

Am I truly Jilted? Or did I get something good?

Tell me whatcha think!


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Thanks! I needed that!

My brother came in and brought Eston with him, still so unbelievable that I never get to see him. How can this be? However, he is doing well and looks great and is such a sweet boy still... I am so thankful to get to see him. His hugs, I love you's and silliness last me a long time- Thank you Lord.



It was 80 degree's when we got to the lake today- in the afternoon! Where am I? I can say it was the most beautiful day yet. The kids got cold in the water. Could it have been how all 4 of the kids played together and how things for a Moment, seemed like they "used" to be? I know God knows what He is doing. It is just so difficult following along with the Game plan, not knowing what exactly that is and being "kool" with everything. Because I am Not Kool with everything at all. I feel totally complete with one husband and 4 children. With Eston missing, I have a constant emptiness whether spoken or not. When he is back, the tank is full. How can this be? I know he knows and he knows I know. In life, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do, even if someone gets hurt, or in our case, a bunch of someones.


For this weekend my love tank ran over, Thanks! I needed that! Yes, Matthew took this picture and it was pitch dark outside and Eston had to "pose"....

We have been on one tough road, in all actuality, I feel stoned( as in with a rock).
I have finally come to the decision that I can't be mad at my husband forever. As God tells me, whats done is done. I am not going to revisit it anymore. Move forward, we still have kids to raise.

I pray the Lord uses us more effectively in helping those who hurt, in being a little bit of Jesus to those He came to save.





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Um... The boiling pot

-Could be Snide remarks from the boiling pot-

Amidst the incredible heat- lies unbeknownst lessons.

*110 degree's with 100% humidity means its more than hot, it means your aquatic and can breath sweltering water droplets.

*Its true, challenges promote growth in character- not just in the one's who experience the heat- but those who respond to the hurting selfishly- for they fail the test. Which only means another Do-over down the road.. Aren't we all Thankful for that?

*Its is absolutely a gift from God. Children. . He surely knows what we cannot see. I no longer question God on Why...

* Along with that same thought, I now understand why those in poverty seem to have more children( I will get back with you on that!). And why some ... I am truly sorry for ever giving any thought into why me.. Now, I have no doubt .


*I understand what "fruit" means. In drought conditions, I have been pushed into a greater search for goodness of people. When found- ahhhhh. refreshing and sweet.

* The greatest task this summer: Unconditional love. I by far have not mastered it, but it is my greatest desire. This summer has been excruciating in teaching me so.

*I finally got it! Sins is sin. Just because I was hurt by a sin- didn't make me holier than them. Because I chose a different method of sin. Get it? Lying ='s cheating ='s adultery ='s murder ='s faithlessness ='s covetness ='s drunkenness ='s pridefulness ='s tormentors ='s get it? All sin is equal, cast the first stone if you are with out any... amazing stuff to me.

*Have you ever rendered aid in the form of a loaded gun while you were wearing a cross and bible?
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Have you ever had to give your resume' to some one in need to show your qualifications in giving them advice, since they would not recognize them by your behavior?

*This hot summer taught us to be Thankful & not groan over the manna. There were even some points we griped and experienced help rendered in poisoned quail. Thank GOD we did not partake in it. Thank God we listened to Him.

*I learned about judgement. Have you ever wanted something so badly in your prayers to the Lord and then blew it the next day when the Lord gave you someone to help? I have.
Judgement is a double-sided-serrated sword, it gets you coming and going. It saddens me to hear that those who have cut down are awaiting great things from God.
From experience, forgive quickly. Respond gently.

*Kids grew. They learned to play without friends and amongst themselves. Who knew.

*Matthew 18 became one, if not my favorite chapter in its entirety out of the bible. I always have favorites that pertain to whatever I am going through- but I think this is so well rounded and I really really love it. It seemed to comfort and apply to everything this hot sultry summer.

*I totally view "dial-up internet" as a sick joke.







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How do you R*E*S*P*O*N*D?

Kickem' while their down...... ???????????????

I usually get a huge F on the Response assignment!

However, I also get to "correct" my mistakes and for that I am sooo thankful.

My profound response: " I learned about judgement. Have you ever wanted something so badly in your prayers to the Lord and then blew it the next day when the Lord gave you someone to help? I have....

Judgement is a double-sided-serrated sword, it gets you coming and going.

It saddens me to hear that those who have cut down- are awaiting great things from God.....
From experience, forgive quickly. Respond gently".

So thats what I have been learning lately!

Well, Its been 1 Month and exactly 2 weeks, since our lives would drastically change. Abodeless. We are so incredibly thankful for the Manna that God continues to give us. Still the most difficult time, the most hurtful, the most devastating. There are really no words to describe. Its been the entire time since I have heard music- I depend on what I heard and knew before we got here. Never did I think I needed to download or buy music before- having it at my disposal always. So as I try to recollect- I remember and I am thankful- music brings peace and calmness to my spirit.

I love this song... Take time read the lyrics or listen to it on my blog music list( since I am unable to!).

When all hope was gone, He is still there. When all faith is gone, God's promises are still there and He still remains.


"Always" by building 429



I was standing in the pouring rain one dark November night
Fighting off the bitter cold when she caught my eye
Her face was taught and her eyes were filled, and to my surprise
She pulled out a photograph and my heart just stopped inside
She said, He wouldve been three today
I miss his smile, I miss his face
What was I supposed to say, but

CHORUS
I believe always, always
Our Savior never fails
Even when all hope is gone
God knows our pain and his promise remains
He will be with you always

He was living in a broken world, dreaming of a home
His heart was barely keeping pace when I found him all alone
Remembering the way he felt when his daddy said goodbye
Fighting just to keep the tears and the anger locked inside
He's barely holding onto faith
But deliverance is on its way, cause


CHORUS
I believe always, always
Our Savior never fails
Even when all hope is gone
God knows our pain and his promise remains
He will be with you always

Friend, I dont know where you are and I dont know where youve been
Maybe youre fighting for your life or just about to throw the towel in
But if youre crying out for mercy, if theres no hope left at all
If youve given everything youve got and youre still about to fall
Well hold on, hold on, hold on, cause

I believe always, always
Our savior never fails
Even when all faith is gone
God knows our pain and his promise remains
Always, always, He will be with you always

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2weeks Too Long!

DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE YOUR BEING FOLLOWED BY BUZZARDS AND THEIR SINGING " FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD" oK, YOU WOULD HAVE TO LIKE ICE AGE TO GET THAT! So we just took a pic of them...

As One Would Expect........... I can't go without Blogging! Life has been busy before, and I took a break... Things have been bad before, and I took a break...... Things have been the worst lately, I took a break....... How are things now? Well, technically speaking........ I do have things to blog about- at least a weeks worth! So here I go............

First things first.....Thank you guys for your encouragement. I would love to elaborate on some of the ways & details that I have been made to "feel- better"- perhaps that will be my next post. I am especially thankful to those of you who expressed having gone through the same thing or similar & how you got through it, even though some of you -unlike myself, are pastors wives.

I found great insight knowing that you were on the other side of it and that there was truly light at the end of this specific tunnel. Not to mention, I would NEVER had guessed YOU too! Some how that brings special comfort to me- Thanks for the emails!

I wanted to post these pictures- Conversion pics that is..........

City kids vs. Country kids!

You got it, the first Obvious difference...... City boys experiencing Country freedom!

Is there a right or wrong in this? No. I was raised beach and I was raised country. It is comparing fruits to vegetables. However, who mixes the 2 together? I personally like strawberries and lettuce. But then again, why wouldn't I. My children on the other hand, have really only been exposed to one thing, and I guess that one thing is the City, even though, we have always felt like we were on the outer-limits or subs and not true to "city".

One day, One hour, One walk- proved the difference.We swim in a Lake with alligators=) shhhhh.... don't tell anyone, they don't swim past Jefferson! hahaha. I personally thought Coral Snakes were indigenous to rocks and coral=) not Piney Woods. Oh well, here are pics of one tiny little walk down the road.

Saw this right off the bat.

This was Huge!

What? You don't recognize our City dog turned Country?

That infamous lone-Egg found..

This fern is bigger than my kids.

Copper-Head (aka-known to me as a kid as Pink racer)

Red & Yellow kill a fellow.. A Coral Snake? Yep.

Doesn't it creep ya out seeing those kids bare-footed?LOL

DISCLOSURE: ALL SNAKES SEEN IN THIS BLOG WERE HARMED, THEY WERE KILT DEAD BEFORE PHOTO WAS TAKEN.

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