Trying to Understand.....

Why does cancer have to effect so many lives? Everyone in this world has been touched in some way by the devastation of cancer and there is supposively no cure. I will continue to do the walks to raise money... but there needs to be more action towards the cure.

I have lost numerous family memeber. Each precious to me in their own way.... It will be great day when we are in Heaven and cancer will never take any more time, blood, and pain for anyone!

I miss you Aunt Nee Nee, Aunt Suzie, and Aunt Esther.... and all the others...

Two lists of Five

Standing at the cross roads.... Today I am trying to figure out exactly what my heart wants... So I will do a list of five things that make me happy instead. :o) A great suggestion from a great friend...

Sunshine

Friendship, old and new

Anything crafting (especially quilting!!)

True love that I have for my Honey

My health

The rest of the stuff on my mind will get figured out. Through prayer and time.... God is in control and I am ready to lose more of my control! Today I think I will make another list... of things I want to accomplish. Be the items small or long term.... Here's another list of five:

Get etsy account

Learn more crochette

Finish my laundry and sort out clothes I dont want

Lose 20-23 more pounds

Let go and let God!

That is all for now! :o)

Life....

Find beauty in those things that might be overlooked by others... You might be surprised on what you find....

Memories....

So many things have happened in the last 12 years. An example would be when I drove my truck on this road to CC Hill and went "mudding." Lol. Those were the days... nothing but worrying about homework and if the boy I had a crush on even noticed I existed.... Now, things are totally different.

I have to worry about finances, and house cleaning, and raising my kids, and cooking... the list is endless. My dad always told me to "take your time growing up. Because I have been a kid and an adult... and being a kid is a lot more fun." lol. Boy! Was he right.

It just makes me realize how much I appreciate each day. And how much I appreciate the people I love. Treasure each moment....

First weekend of working...

This was the first weekend I have worked in 2 years. It was nice to get out, but I'm totally out of practice. Lol. Put in 13 hours and was at Starbucks no later then 7:30 am. This Friday I get to start making drinks. Looking forward to it.

This really was a busy weekend. My youngest son turned 2 years old... Time has just flew by. Unfortunately we had to postpone his party because the whole family is sick. Hopefully by next Sunday we will all feel better. Its a beautiful day outside today, so windows are open.

Happy Tuesday!

John Bradford

"For the Grace of God go I." (John Bradford) If were not for the grace of God I would not be able to make it through the day. Today my goal is to finish three chapters of real estate, get a good start on my son's birthday quilt, and clean, clean, clean... Lol. We will see how far I get, but I think setting a goal for myself everyday will help get more accomplished. Prayer and God's grace will help me through.

My first day of my new job is tomorrow... So excited. Will definitely start blogging more. Happy Friday!!! Let's start my crazy day. Lol. :o)

For my Aunt

Here is the poem that I wrote for my Aunt Nee Nee. I miss her still.

What an Amazing Woman

What an amazing woman we celebrate

You came on this earth with much to anticipate

You conquered every obstacle you faced

You inspired so many to continue the race

You are a sister, wife, mother, aunt, Gaga and friend

For your life we are thankful without end

You will be missed for many reasons

But Jesus said there is a time for every season

You were taken to heaven much sooner then we wanted

The memories you have left will grow like flowers that you planted

You are much more then my favorite aunt

You are my hero that inspired me to fight my giants

YOu and Our Lord are seated together in heaven

For you knew and believed Jesus died for our sins to be forgiven

Your smile, laughter, and humor will always be remembered

Your jokes and imagination to which I surrendered

Your precious life we are so grateful to have shared

There is no question that you are loved and adored

I pray the pain we are feeling would no longer ache

For the love you have shown us will shield us from hearbreak

And as we gather today to celebrate your life

Let us not face the holidays with strife

You are still here with us now and watching over us all

We will see you again when Our Father does call

We will miss you tremendously till then

Till we can hug you and kiss you again

Thank you for being an amazing woman

For all that you are and all that you've given

I love you Aunt Nee Nee

Now a guardian angel you will forever be

I miss you.

Written for Harriet Rollins who passed December 18th, 2009