Today has been a sad day---Brant and Dea's last Sunday at our church was today. I know preachers come and go.....but 13 years is a long time and I have become emotional as I have reflected. They came when Blair was just getting ready to start kindergarten. I had just started teaching a GA group and they came to my first party. It was supposed to be swim party at my moms but as is happens in Sept it go cold and rained. Party ended up inside, they showed up so young and cute. I was a new teacher and they were the new preacher family. That Halloween we had a carnival and everyone dressed up and Brant showed up as a woman. Fun times. Church camp and delivering goodie sacks to the old people with Dea. On one hand it seems like yesterday and on the other it seems so long ago. People have come and many passed away. We have all grown up. They have 5 kids. Precious kids that have been born and raised in our church family
It was a sad day, lots of tears and harder than I believe most people thought it would be when they pulled into Church.
I was watching the family memory video and I was sad and yet very proud too. It had so many fun memories and made me realize how thankful I am to be part of a church family, thankful for all the friendships and proud of who we are as a church. Brant and Dea are going to do great and they have a new family waiting to love on them. We are going to do great too. We don't know what the future holds but I know and trust that God does and it is exciting to see who He has in store for us. Then we get to start again, building friendships and making memories.It is all going to be ok.
I started this last Sunday and never finished it and here I sit trying to complete it and begin blogging again....so my thought for today... start what you finish!!!
August 2, 2011
June 6, 2011
blogging.......
So part of my problem with blogging is this:
I have thoughts but it just takes me too long to type. I am so slow and what should be a simple little task turns into a very time consuming task. Time which is a precious commodity around here. I sure wish I had listened to Mrs Caldwell in 1983. I was not going to be a secretary. Me.... a Secretary, no way..... I had big plans of fashion and fun............. little did I know the world would become a typing texting fast with your fingers kinda place!
So when I have a bit more time I am gonna catch up my blog or maybe I will type real fast and leave it an see if you can figure it out!!
Blair came home a few weeks ago and as great as ti is ibeen we are all having to adjust to the family dynamics. We are goo now ecveryone has found their place. the first few days were funny. she would get in my chiar well the chiar that used to be her chair and then I dint know wher to sit and we all had a hard time figuring out how to get comfy in th eliving room.like teh three bears and goldilock well anyway.....
seems like we all grew in 9 months. 4 barjley at 6 foot tall and well lets just say we fill up this old house.....
there you go..... I really stink at typoing!!!!
Love yall!!
I have thoughts but it just takes me too long to type. I am so slow and what should be a simple little task turns into a very time consuming task. Time which is a precious commodity around here. I sure wish I had listened to Mrs Caldwell in 1983. I was not going to be a secretary. Me.... a Secretary, no way..... I had big plans of fashion and fun............. little did I know the world would become a typing texting fast with your fingers kinda place!
So when I have a bit more time I am gonna catch up my blog or maybe I will type real fast and leave it an see if you can figure it out!!
Blair came home a few weeks ago and as great as ti is ibeen we are all having to adjust to the family dynamics. We are goo now ecveryone has found their place. the first few days were funny. she would get in my chiar well the chiar that used to be her chair and then I dint know wher to sit and we all had a hard time figuring out how to get comfy in th eliving room.like teh three bears and goldilock well anyway.....
seems like we all grew in 9 months. 4 barjley at 6 foot tall and well lets just say we fill up this old house.....
there you go..... I really stink at typoing!!!!
Love yall!!
May 16, 2011
The Circle
The Circle--- just follow my thoughts. I have been pondering this one and it might be a rambling one!
It started on Easter Sunday when we circled around moms living room to say the prayer. At Thanksgiving several years ago daddy wanted everyone to go around and share what they were thankful for. Since then when we circle up he has started asking if anyone has anything to say or share. This time I did have something to say. I started with being thankful for mom because a year earlier we did not know what was in store for her or us. I added I was thankful that she had been able to cook the entire meal for us by herself and then I added something like this: Look around this circle. This is your family, people you can depend on no matter what, people that will always be there for you. Kim Price shared how special the family was to her and that she was thankful to be in our group. Then my dad started talking and he got choked up and had big tears. He said that it had been a rough year and that he was so thankful for mom and all the family. I don't know what else he said because I had tears too. I do know that in that sweet moment, from a man that keeps it all together, everyone in that circle knew one thing--- they knew they were loved. We prayed and went onto the food and I started trying to sing:
These are my people....This is where I come from....We're givin' this life everything we've got and then some
It ain't always pretty...... But it's real.....That's the way we were made....Wouldn't have it any other way
These are my people
Back to the circle.....We went camping this weekend with 5 families and we spent a lot of time circled up around the fire. One the last night the campfire circle was very tight (we were cold!) If you were not in the first little tight group you almost had to beg to get in. People would move, but several times it was very slowly. We do this in life don't we.We get comfortable and just don't want to move. We like our circle and we are not sure about adding anyone else to it. I don't think we mean to, but we do. We argure over whose hand to hold and where to sit. How does it feel to be outside the circle, trying to get in?........ Think about that one....
Anway. Everyone did make it around the fire ( except Daron-- he was cleaning and was just outside the group) Our circle was big and I love what happened.
Shelby wanted to play camp games so she started this goofy little song and dance all by herself.......well maybe her mama was excited too!
Chicka a chicka..... up .....down and around.... She added one person 
and when your name was called you stood with the group and did the goofy little dance.
Would our kids have done that in front of a big group of people, would I have done that? Not sure.... but in that moment...... in that circle...it was ok...it was safe .....it was with friends....with our people...
Thoughts to ponder my friends:
Circle up when you can. Great things..... unexpected things can happen.
Friendships form, ties that bind get stronger, love grows, confidence develops.
If you do not have a circle, make one, find friends, go to church, go to ball games, enjoy your family.
Websters---Circle--- 8. A group of people sharing an interest, activity, or achievement:
It started on Easter Sunday when we circled around moms living room to say the prayer. At Thanksgiving several years ago daddy wanted everyone to go around and share what they were thankful for. Since then when we circle up he has started asking if anyone has anything to say or share. This time I did have something to say. I started with being thankful for mom because a year earlier we did not know what was in store for her or us. I added I was thankful that she had been able to cook the entire meal for us by herself and then I added something like this: Look around this circle. This is your family, people you can depend on no matter what, people that will always be there for you. Kim Price shared how special the family was to her and that she was thankful to be in our group. Then my dad started talking and he got choked up and had big tears. He said that it had been a rough year and that he was so thankful for mom and all the family. I don't know what else he said because I had tears too. I do know that in that sweet moment, from a man that keeps it all together, everyone in that circle knew one thing--- they knew they were loved. We prayed and went onto the food and I started trying to sing:
These are my people....This is where I come from....We're givin' this life everything we've got and then some
It ain't always pretty...... But it's real.....That's the way we were made....Wouldn't have it any other way
These are my people
Back to the circle.....We went camping this weekend with 5 families and we spent a lot of time circled up around the fire. One the last night the campfire circle was very tight (we were cold!) If you were not in the first little tight group you almost had to beg to get in. People would move, but several times it was very slowly. We do this in life don't we.We get comfortable and just don't want to move. We like our circle and we are not sure about adding anyone else to it. I don't think we mean to, but we do. We argure over whose hand to hold and where to sit. How does it feel to be outside the circle, trying to get in?........ Think about that one....
Anway. Everyone did make it around the fire ( except Daron-- he was cleaning and was just outside the group) Our circle was big and I love what happened.
Chicka a chicka..... up .....down and around.... She added one person 
Everyone did it -- even the men! Some were a little excited waiting their turn....
I am sure our camping neighbors thought we were nuts.
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| what did I just do--- I am worn out! |
Thoughts to ponder my friends:
Circle up when you can. Great things..... unexpected things can happen.
Friendships form, ties that bind get stronger, love grows, confidence develops.
If you do not have a circle, make one, find friends, go to church, go to ball games, enjoy your family.
Websters---Circle--- 8. A group of people sharing an interest, activity, or achievement:
April 30, 2011
My Mamaw's Would Be Proud Of Me
Both of Mamaw's were excellent cooks and could make a meal out of anything. I am not talking about fancy, looks perfect on the plate food, I am talking good old fashioned eating.
This has become a little challenge for me and I have created lots of great dishes with a little of this and a little of that. I can cook! Waste not want not. In their day and time they did not waste a thing.
So here was my creative, stretch your dollar, waste not menu this week.
Tuesday: Red beans in the crock pot with left over Easter ham, smoked sausage, jiffy cornbread and delicious chow chow
Wednesday: Red Beans, mac and tomatoes, left over cornbread
Thursday: Goulash with mac and tomatoes, red beans. I added corn, hamburger meat. A little of this and a little of that and it was yummy.....that is if you like good ole cooking!.
This has become a little challenge for me and I have created lots of great dishes with a little of this and a little of that. I can cook! Waste not want not. In their day and time they did not waste a thing.
So here was my creative, stretch your dollar, waste not menu this week.
Tuesday: Red beans in the crock pot with left over Easter ham, smoked sausage, jiffy cornbread and delicious chow chow
Wednesday: Red Beans, mac and tomatoes, left over cornbread
Thursday: Goulash with mac and tomatoes, red beans. I added corn, hamburger meat. A little of this and a little of that and it was yummy.....that is if you like good ole cooking!.
Delish for a few meals, but really I have had enough. Today my fat dogs will get a good treat. I know it is not good for them....... but.....waste not want not!!!
Just another quick thought. How many cool whip containers, butter tubs, and pieces of foil
does a household really need!
April 28, 2011
Praise!
I have behind on my updates.
Clay started his new job on April 2nd and he seems to be enjoying it. He had 8 years of a very flexible schedule. We are all adjusting to his new work hours and having to adjust to only seeing him a few hours in the evenings. We feel very blessed and just know God's hand was all over this.
On our way to Gruver over Spring Break, Clay received a random call from a friend of Garrett's dad. The dad knew Clay had trucking/freight experience and we think he had heard from the son that Clay was looking. He wanted Clay to interview with his company for a shipping manager position. Clay went in on the following Tuesday and had the job the next day. A great fit for his past experience. The new position is in a manufacturing company, so now experience on the other side, aligns great for Clay.
We have just really been amazed. Nothing was coming from his searches online and with contacts he had in the industry. A stand still and very frustrating. Then he gets a calls from a basketball dad out of the blue....really. Yes really..... that is how God works.
A job in Mesquite, an easy commute, great benefits, insurance, a stable company. They understand family so Clay should not have to miss any of Garrett's sporting activities the next two years. (yes that was important to us) Yes, he is working long hours, but he is working and thankful for a job in this economy.
Remember that lil bean/ seed and my " I trust you I really do". We had not grown weary from the job search, both of us were handling it very well and when it all happened the way it did. We knew that was God's answer.
Clay started his new job on April 2nd and he seems to be enjoying it. He had 8 years of a very flexible schedule. We are all adjusting to his new work hours and having to adjust to only seeing him a few hours in the evenings. We feel very blessed and just know God's hand was all over this.
On our way to Gruver over Spring Break, Clay received a random call from a friend of Garrett's dad. The dad knew Clay had trucking/freight experience and we think he had heard from the son that Clay was looking. He wanted Clay to interview with his company for a shipping manager position. Clay went in on the following Tuesday and had the job the next day. A great fit for his past experience. The new position is in a manufacturing company, so now experience on the other side, aligns great for Clay.
We have just really been amazed. Nothing was coming from his searches online and with contacts he had in the industry. A stand still and very frustrating. Then he gets a calls from a basketball dad out of the blue....really. Yes really..... that is how God works.
A job in Mesquite, an easy commute, great benefits, insurance, a stable company. They understand family so Clay should not have to miss any of Garrett's sporting activities the next two years. (yes that was important to us) Yes, he is working long hours, but he is working and thankful for a job in this economy.
Remember that lil bean/ seed and my " I trust you I really do". We had not grown weary from the job search, both of us were handling it very well and when it all happened the way it did. We knew that was God's answer.
I admit it. Yes I am a kid person
and to be honest so is most of my family. We love babies and kids of all shapes and sizes. We center activities around the kids. We have sat in mom's living room and watched unborn babies in tummies kick and move. We have watched lil babies learn to roll over, to crawl and to walk. We have watched toddlers throw fits and do the shaky shaky. We cheer and clap, and cheer and clap some more. They just do something ordinary and to us it is special. They get their moment of feeling important, of feeling special.
Here are a few ones I remember of our kids:
Blake was so pretty and so cute we loved whatever he did. He would preach from the brick fireplace, he danced. Really whatever he did we loved.
I loved to have the girls Ryan and Heather do their little Razzle Dazzle Boom Boom Boom cheer.
JC sang ---I got friends in low places, he played his guitar and performed dumb and dumber over and over.
My kids loved to be introduced. We would say " Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls.....Introducing the cutest kids from Josephine,Texas ......Blair and Garrett. They would run down the hall and we would all clap and cheer. Mad and Vic loved this too. They all like running into a room full of people, with all eyes for them. They would do it over and over and over......... Ladies and Gentlemen......
So, I think kids feel this. They know we value them, we love them, we want them to feel special, we are proud of them. So here you have it----my thought for the day. Go love on a kid, any kid. The one in the line at Walmart or on the bleachers at the ballgame. Give them a moment of your time. A smile, a kind word, a sweet pat on the back. You never know how it might make them feel. They might not ever get to be the center of attention.
Rambling....I know.....I have been thinking about little Stella getting ready to join this world. She is already loved and we are all so excited. Little Allie comes into mom's and knows it is a place of joy. I saddens my heart to think of all the little people that do not get to feel this. So the next time an annoying teenager or goofy random kid is getting on your very last nerve.Try to show them some love!
Here are a few ones I remember of our kids:
Blake was so pretty and so cute we loved whatever he did. He would preach from the brick fireplace, he danced. Really whatever he did we loved.
I loved to have the girls Ryan and Heather do their little Razzle Dazzle Boom Boom Boom cheer.
JC sang ---I got friends in low places, he played his guitar and performed dumb and dumber over and over.
My kids loved to be introduced. We would say " Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls.....Introducing the cutest kids from Josephine,Texas ......Blair and Garrett. They would run down the hall and we would all clap and cheer. Mad and Vic loved this too. They all like running into a room full of people, with all eyes for them. They would do it over and over and over......... Ladies and Gentlemen......
So, I think kids feel this. They know we value them, we love them, we want them to feel special, we are proud of them. So here you have it----my thought for the day. Go love on a kid, any kid. The one in the line at Walmart or on the bleachers at the ballgame. Give them a moment of your time. A smile, a kind word, a sweet pat on the back. You never know how it might make them feel. They might not ever get to be the center of attention.
Rambling....I know.....I have been thinking about little Stella getting ready to join this world. She is already loved and we are all so excited. Little Allie comes into mom's and knows it is a place of joy. I saddens my heart to think of all the little people that do not get to feel this. So the next time an annoying teenager or goofy random kid is getting on your very last nerve.Try to show them some love!
April 25, 2011
A little behind
I know.... I was going to be on top of this and I do not know what happened. Well, yes I do, it has been a busy month. I been across Texas and back.
Weekend of March 4th --- Ft. Worth for the night to trade cars with Blair. Clay and I decided to use the priceline negotiator, got a 68.00 room in Sundance Square and made a fun little trip out of it.
March 17th we headed to Gruver,
spent one night in Amarillo and two in the Big G.
Easter April 24th and just planned the Abbott Amazing adventure!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXBoVHZqmwQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Teams were given a CD with 6 songs. The songs were their clues to various stops around town. At each stop that had to perform tasks. First team back home was the winner.
Weekend of March 4th --- Ft. Worth for the night to trade cars with Blair. Clay and I decided to use the priceline negotiator, got a 68.00 room in Sundance Square and made a fun little trip out of it.
spent one night in Amarillo and two in the Big G.
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March 26th, off to Big D with my Sunday School class for a slumber party.
Much needed girls weekend trip April 1-3rd
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Shreveport to see Tim McGraw April 9th |
Houston April 14th and 15th
Home in Josephine April 16th
Easter April 24th and just planned the Abbott Amazing adventure!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXBoVHZqmwQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Teams were given a CD with 6 songs. The songs were their clues to various stops around town. At each stop that had to perform tasks. First team back home was the winner.
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