Life in the three digit heat

My my my... where to start.....
Just when life was busy now it is getting busy and insane.... I am still in our old place while my kids and hubby are in the new. Since my last post, things have definitely been interesting... last week I got a call that my youngest decided to slide down the bannister. The start was good but the end was not... Just when you turn to do something... for one second.. something happens... in that time frame he decided to slide down the bannister with a crash finish near the bottom on his face... My mom in law return to a blood curling scream from a child that had a mouth full of blood. What could have happened in that time frame...? After some brief inquiry she discovered his adventurous fall and concluded that he had bit the side of his tongue badly... There really was nothing to do but give him a popscicle and tynenol for the pain... I can't imagine how scarry that had to be. Thank goodness that has been it for the most part... My inlaws are gearing up for my sisinlaws wedding this coming weekend... Its crazy around there right now. My spouse is also a coach on top of being a teacher in our new location and two a days started this week as well. It seems to be a mad house there... Last weekend we went to the big city to do some things that were needed for this event with both my littles in tow. It was a long day with them and all that had to be done. In all the rushing about, my bank card was lost or feared stolen. At one time, my youngest was into my wallet so I don't know if maybe that is what happened to it or what.... I cancelled it as soon as I noticed it was gone... Thank goodness I did.... I called the bank the next business day and they said that there was not unknown transactions on it... THANK YOU JESUS!!!
While my inlaws are going like crazy this week, I am working on a song for the wedding, trying to get a high maintenance manual completed as a gag for the bride and groom from her brother and dad, continually searching for a closer job, and all while I am at work on breaks. I am keeping busy... I have been in town everyday so far this week. Town is 30 minutes one way for me. Monday was our monthly ladies night, Tuesday was my dear friends send off dinner ;(, tonight is church, tomorrow is a Bachlor/Bachlorette party...don't know if I want to go or not, Friday is the rehearsal, then Saturday I have an annual ladies call to prayer meeting that morning, salon appointment at noon, and the wedding that evening. I can't wait until this is all done so that we can find out what normal was like.... I say that but we still don't know at this point. My family will all be starting school soon and here I am... just hanging loose... For the first week or so, it was nice to be able to sit back and do nothing if I wanted to... now it is getting really lonely and I don't have a desire to do anything but be with my family. I have sewn, cooked, cleaned, and even ventured to visit with my parents to occupy my time.. but one can only do so much of those... Don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed the break. I am sure that you are thinking... is she crazy... no, it really begins to wear on your emotions when all you have known for for so long is mom or wife... I am lucky that I get to see them on wednesday nights at church ... it gets harder and harder every week to leave them when I go to stay with them...
Well, so you are updated and I am sure you are tired of all my messes in life... hehehehehe....
I hope you enjoyed this view into my life in the three digit heat?!... check back for updates... and please pray for me be able to join my family soon... Have blessed day and my God guard and protect yah and your crews...hehehehehe

****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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Not so grand... vehicle repairs...

Well, what we thought would be handled by the extended plan will not be....
The vehicle is still under warranty but they can't just send the part back since they are damaged. The Plan will not pay for the repair because it was an accident and that it is still under warranty. After a long long discussion with our auto insurance, they hold us liable. Unless there would have been bad weather, been an animal darting into the road, or a tree falling on the car... they would have covered the expense... so now we will have to pay a big deductible on it and the auto insurance will pick up anything over the deductible. I am sure that you can understand my grand disappoint when I got through with this yesterday. Like most deductibles, it will not a low easy number. With us moving and being here and there right now, this is going to be a hard month for us. This is not the first nor will be the last but writing about it makes it easier to bear.... ya know....

Summer is starting to come to a close. As the days begin to get shorter, the evenings are getting more bearable to be out and about. Mornings are nice but I love the evenings. I could spend the entire time outside in the evenings reading a good book, watching nature and my babies play.

Cokking on the grill in the evenings is pretty nice.... The breezes have been not so so hot lately so that adds to the coolness of the evening.

Part of my evenings, I have been going to the gym. I started in late April and am loving it. I usually run on the elliptical for some time, then close out my work out with about 7 to 12 weight machines and core workouts. I have lost inches but nothing big just yet but hopefully I will be able to continue. It is a great outlet for my stress and blues that I get on a daily basis. Some days I just get on there to go while on others I get on there to push my body as hard as it will do for as long as I can stand. With us moved to a different place from were I work, I am still able to work out for now. When I have to relocation to my new work location, I don't know what I am going to do.I guess time will only tell. My spouse is a marathoner but I am not build for all that running so I have to lift weights and keep doing what I do to keep dropping the excess. Wish me luck.....


****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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Tonka VS. Ram

Who would have ever imaged that this little metal toy truck could totally disable a big full size Cummings diesel dodge ram!!!!!VS WORDS OF WISDOM:
NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN'S TOYS IN THE DRIVEWAY!

Well, it can and it did. We were pulling up to the house and this truck just happen to be sitting there. The big little truck held its ground and did it in. Some how the toy truck got upended underneath the radiator of the big truck creating a sizable bend in the pan side of the radiator. This trauma caused an electrical cord connected to engine get caught up in the engine fan therefore caused it to tear apart and damage the fan as well. By the time we were able to get the little truck out from under the big truck, the radiator had completely drained of all it fluid. Needless to say, there it sat until we got it towed to a mx shop. Once one sees and smells radiator fluid means oh no and don't turn the engine on.

We are so thankful that we have an extended service warranty with this truck because the cost to repair is not going to be low. Radiators are expensive to replace not to mention being a diesel makes it that more expensive. They are great engines, but when they break it may break the bank to get them back in working condition.

Needless to say, for the first time in my little one live's they saw their mom completely lose it... I was not mad at all, I just fell apart into inconsolable sobs. Oh did I mention that it was just me and the kids in the truck and no one was home when it happened. I hope my babies never see that part of me again. My oldest of 7yrs was loving on me and telling me it would be alright, my youngest of 3yrs was sobbing because mom was, and I was telling myself over and over again that I had broken daddy's new toy and he would be so mad at me.... talk about blowing the emotional side of life way way out of line. This was yesterday....

After calling my spouse and explaining the situation, I was able to S-L-O-W-L-Y decompose from the stress of the moment. I was so thankful that he understood. He told me that he had meant on many occasions to move the toy but never did. Well the little truck has been relocated to another part of our residence where nothing drivable could be harmed again. My son was so upset when he saw that his toy truck was bend up a little and had a cut in one of the tires....forget the big truck that gets us to place to place...hehehehehehe

All is well in the world now and everyone seems to understand and marvel at the strength of a toy... they truly don't make them like that anymore... I am kinda glad....who knows what else they might damage if they were all this strong...


****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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The BIG M-O-V-E has finally come....

Well, as some may have already known, we have been trying to get back to our first home for some time where my hubby's parents reside on a ranch. Well, after many years of the Lord preparing all of us that are involved: it is here. My spouse and I have been really praying about this for the last year and have seen in the past many many doors ajar but then close. We were very excited when one of these finally stuck open and invited us in... Just a bit at a time...

We have been given the honor to reside with his parents in their large house. We did this when we come back from my time in service and it was a great situation. We are looking forward to the future plans of life. Once they are able to establish their new residence, they have graciously choose to gift their current abode to my family. We have dreamed about this house for a long time. It is an absoluting amazing home with so many memories/heritage. I am learning what it means to do a gradual move since we are combining with his parents. There just is no room for all our stuff or need at this time. If you know me at all, you know that I don't do limbo land well. Everytime that we have moved, I have had the whole house packed and sealed with in two weeks of our departure and this time we can't take it all with us. This is a learning process for me.

My Hubby has gotten a teaching job there therefore the kids will also be attending there too. I on the other hand am still in my place of comfort, where I have been since 2005. I love this place but as a family unit, as a whole, this just will not work anymore for us. As relucant as I am, I have prayfully decided to inquire as to closer current employer locations to our new residence. Unforunatly the idea location is not available right now so I would have to consider another location that would still require a commute. Either way I look at it, I would have to commute everyday for my pay check at this time so... wish me luck and send me forward with prayers. I seriously do not like being away from my kids and really miss my true love. We did this at one time last year, it was one the hardest times for us. I pray that where ever I am put, the Lord will supply for my family needs and encourage my faith walk. Last time I was in that location, my faith walk was pretty damaged and the light was dimming because I was not a strong as I needed to be. I pray that I am what the Lord needs me to be this time... I will need to put on the Armor everyday (as I should be anyways no matter were I am, right.?!).

I know that my parents will miss us as well. We have lived within 100 ft of them since I started at my current location. Being able to see the children in school, and out in the yard was one of my mom's treasures and now that treasure will soon be a memory. We will make a special effort to come and visit as often as possible but the sadness and lack of their laughter and joy will be one hard to bear. I know that I miss them greatly when they are there and I am here. I am sure that it will be hard for them both.

Our home will stay in its resting spot for now until we are able to move all our belongings to our new location. After that, we would like to move it and sell it.
If we clear the debt on it, any thing left would go to the his parents regardless if they don't want it. They will have plenty of time to think on it however because it will be a long while before they are able to move into their new home. They will be buying a home while we will not be so therefore it is only right that they would profit from the sale of our home....

The kids are very excited at this point. They really like their beds being at Papa and Memaw's and getting to watch movies in their room. At this time, they share a room as well as the TV... My eldest will either learn to LOVE dinosaurs or hate them... only time will tell. We have taken residence upstairs which is a very nice setup. It even has a full bath so the only thing we would need below would be food and a way to leave the house.

All our clothes except for a few for the old house, have been moved, along with every toy that they own.. inside and out... . Our family pets will be going there this week. That would include a basset hound, a corgi, sand dollar turtle, and two two month old kittens. The turtle and kittens will live inside, I think, while the dogs will remain outside with his parents other dogs.

Our summer has been very full and now we throw in a move. We had our VBS last month, had 140 kids on average everyday(which is huge and the largest we have even had), and had many commit their lives to Jesus. I did the music this year and lost probably about 5 lbs from all the sweating and jumping I did. Our A/C did not work two of the days including the night of the closure. I never should have gone home and taken a shower that night.. it was pointless...oh but it was such a good time.

We also went to a commerical theme park for a few days and it was big fun. We spent time in the water park area, and a large amount of time in the kid sized rides. What a great time! Then of course you throw in a few trips to the musuem, then to see my sis in law, and there is so much more to come. My sis in law will be getting married in August so we are also gearing up for that.. then comes the holidays...

Well... now that I have bored everyone to tears, I will end this essay of life. I know that I have not be updating as often as I should be but I will try to do better.

Until then, my your lives be full of God's fruitful blessings and grace.
As the Ladybug flies, so do I.... ;-)



****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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PICTURES...hehehehe

These are my little singers from our GENSIS CHOIR... We are crafting... which they love


My babby----Suz (I just love the names Suzanne)She is about 7years old now....WOW


She got this at a festival... it was amazing to watch this be done... I am now attempting to did this as a side hobby..not as good but with time... who knows.


My Father in law cuts/carves this out of Texas Lime/flagstone that is found on this ranch. This one requires at least two people to move it but they are amazing.. .not a one is the same and now he is doing crosses, stars, and more texases in different sizes... you just got to see to appreciate.


Dad and son enjoying each others company so much that they fell asleep... I just happen to have my camera after I ran about the house looking for it in all the strange places... no the less, it was worth it... the King and prince of our family ;)



Supergirl from this Halloween (my girl)


Could not get the toy gun away from him, so he was a hunter. His teacher said that he was shooting every creature that was SCARRY.... he is such a ham and a hoot...


Me in all my Halloween glory... can you imagine seeing this crazy lady coming down the hall? I also had on a huge full skirt out of the fabric on my hat with a electric blue squaredancing pedicoat under neath, followed with sparkly black and silver leggens and ankle high black heeled boots. What about an upclose and personal encouter while she paints your face. The kids got a real kick out of it as well as my co-workers. They really liked the hair...it was my personal favorite too....Who knows what I will be next year... I got about 3 others I have worn before so....we'll see.

These are just a few of the millions of photo of my life but I thought these would be good to share... ENJOY!

****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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SPRING is coming... where are the flowers?!

Life has been getting along....still no rain but in God's time. This week was very enriching for me. We had the privilege of having David Burk come to our church and do our spring revival. He really put my focus back in place and helped me find my groove in life. IT IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS ON THIS EARTH.....GOD DOES NOT NEED ME TO DO HIS WORK (HE CAN DO IT WITH OR WITH ME) BUT HE DESIRES FOR ME TO HAVE A INTAMITE RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM SO THAT HE CAN WORK THROUGH ME TO BRING HIM GLORY....David will be going to Afghan country in a few weeks then on to Kenya to help finish a church so please be in pray for him and his family.

Please pray for Wes James who was suppose to come bring the music for our revival. He fell out of a tree the day before he was to come and got injuried badly. Apparently they have found out that he has cracked every vertabrate in his back and as well as broken every rib. He is in extensive back pain. It is truly a miracle that he is alive. He literally died for about 2 minutes before his son brought him back. Lord willing we will get an updated on his condition soon.

As for as our family, life is getting on.... It is hard to believe that the school year is coming to a close very soon and that we still have not had any measurable rain here. Still as dry and getting hot as it usually does in our neck of the woods.
My eldest is shooting up like bambo and does not show any sign of leveling out. We keep busy between homework, church, and play. Did I mention that there is a birthday around the corner and someone's imagination is running wild as to who they want there and where it will be. Reading is one of their favorite things to do right now... WOW God is creating such an amazing individual.

My youngest is stretching out and trying our limits daily. Nothing like trying to teach a little one basic life lessons (discipline) while trying to teach them to write, recongize colors/shapes, and talk...hehehehehehehe! After two visit to the OFFICE and major discipline actionss, I know as a mom I need a massage and more chocolate than usual. Talk about stressing out over disappointments but we can't do everything for them, and they have to learn no matter how hard it hurts you and them...(Memories flow in about this time... and wow... was I really like that...yep)

My Hub is working like a mad man. With track season in full swing, school fitness program in season, and teaching, it is promising to be a very very busy spring for him and us. School is school and is what you make of it. He is learning first hand what it is like to teach and direct tweens into being responsible and sound minded adults. No thank you. He comes home so tired that it is crazy. I am still teach my 4 and 5 year old music and that is a really challenge keeping them focused. (I am sure you can imagine that my home is suffering... YIKES!!!!)

Work gets busy this time of year for me. Not only in work flow (jane of all trades), but as well as my volunteering means. I am apart of a non-profit that offers scholarships, community support, and support to our personnel in financial and life changing events. We have a huge event in May that has numerous sports tournaments throughout the day and dinner/dance to close it out. I am an officer and as an officer we also put together several other events through the year to raise the funds. It can be very very overwhelming and very frustrating at times, but it is all worth it to know that we have made a better place by giving our time and care towards others. Being able to be apart of this, the community relay for life, our church family, and my family's life is what this life is all about. I would have never imagined myself in this place and situation, but I would never take it back. You bet I would do it again and hopefully with a more servant heart.
God has blessed me with some amazing gifts such as my family and friends. It don't get much better.

As a mom I struggle to make sure that my babies get their devotional time from me, and discipline... it is not an easy life but I know that with the Lord's help I can do it....
As a wife, I am a slacker but thank goodness my hubby is understanding.... as a daughter and sister I try to keep in contact with my family and offer support...and as a employee I have got to learn to apply myself better. FOCUS ON ONE THING AT A TIME!!!!

YOU KNOW WHAT THOUGH:
I can't do anything of these things perfectly or even remotely close if it wasn't for the LORD. The LORD fills those holes and gives me love even when I feel un-loved.....

Thanks for your listening hearts and know that I treasure your kindness and support. I just get in those poor me moments and rub it all over and then realize that I can rise out of this.... HELLO... it is only muck that the LORD will remove if I would just be still and know.....


I hope that you have a fab day and week and know that the Lord loves you greatly and desires to know you more.... May you find the desire of the Lord in your hearts and long for the love too....





****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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Here yah go Suzs...

This is my youngest at his 2nd bday. Seems just like yesterday. It was at my house in our front year with family. It was so much fun. I just can't believe how much different he looks now... HE AIN'T a BABY MUCH ANYMORE....
Ok so now it is your turn Sunni... go to your picture files, open the 4th folder in there, then upload the 4th picture and explain the picture...hehehehehe
THANKS SUZ

****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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Winter is on its way!!!

Well... since last time... life has been passing without delay regardless if we are ready or not.

Both my babies are in school and are greatly enjoying it. My Hub is happier in the higher grade so it seems quit good. This month he ran in a 1/2 marathon in corpus christi, and did extremely good. I am very proud of him. As for as myself, I have got to get back to regulation my intake and health in general. I havenot been able to exercise in over two weeks due to all the fall festivies and man, I feel it.

This past month we have had lots going on. My hubby's run, a private ladies retreat,hunter education course, fall festivals, carnivals, and hunter's roundup. Our ladies retreat was private this year to allow the ladies in our church to bond. It was a wonderful one as always. I was in charge of our music, and it was a bunch of fun. It is always such a joy. Immediately, after that I head out to support my Hubby in his race. It went very well. Upon return I started taking the education course on two days of the week for two weeks in the evening. During this time as well I volunteered to create the signs for the event as well as do the face fainting for our fall festival. I never do things simple... well, I did about 40 kids in two hours and made full face paintings in about 10 minutes for each. Needless to say, I was so tired when I finished and even had little ones still wanting more even after we had to close up. It is amazing how much my back hurt after that night. We had a GREAT turn out and it was fun and warm... The following week, was the schools carnival and once again I found myself in it for the long haul. Please keep in mind, I was wearing a electric blue curly wig, red fiesta skirt, black corset, full orange and halloweeny skirt, true blue petticoat (squaredancing), shimming tights, striped gloves (to elbow), witchy heeled boots, and my face was decorated as well with blue lashes too.
I was referred to as a doll, witch, clown, new orleans confused, and thing 1 and 2 (Dr Sueuss). I love them all. The whole part was to bring laughs and enjoy myself. Trust me, this was accomplished....Once again I was reminded about my back and exhaustion. Would I do it again... TOTALLY but would like a bigger break in between next time to recover. ;) The roundup was very busy!!! I am part of a committee at work that does fundraisers for scholarships and this was one of our events to be apart of. We sold raffle tickets all night and have a good time collecting money and watching life revolve around it.

I am thankful that its November so I can get back into my schedule. It is way off. At least I know that I will be home on most the weekends to clean house and get our little ones back on schedule!!! We are planning on a very laided back holiday but who knows. I hope that your November will be a slow one that you will be able to enjoy the changes of the season and have time to reflect.

I teach a preschool choir at my church and loving it. It has it moments when I would like to just throw up my hands and scream.. (we are talking about 10 4yr olds). Most of the time, we are learning songs, and being crafty. It amazes me everytime how these little ones are so bright and are being used to bring praise to God. They can be devises but can also be very kind and understanding...


Take the time to inhale the scents of the season and exhale all the stress that comes with this time of the year. Enjoy the season and until next time....
****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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SO LONG GONE.....

Once again I find myself in total awe of how FAST the year has flown by.
Wasn't Christmas just yesterday?! WOW

It has been quit a long time since I have been on here to update so this might be rather long winded...

We are now half way thru the summer months and I can't even quit recall what we did for the first half. Every weekend we had something going on for us. We attended two family reunions, and made some trips to the big city for various events. My eldest was in a play put on by a out of states drama team which was so cute. While my whole family is at home this summer, I am working. My Hubby is actually work as a stay at home dad with my youngest in the trying 2s while my eldest has been able to go to some educational programs at our local library with friends to fill her month of June.Of course I wish I had it off like them, but I don't envy teachers in the least for what they have to go thru with all those students and the new requirements every year added to their already taxing job.

The Steece Quadsare doing great and just growing so fast. I had the chance to love on them in May. What sweet bunches of God's love?! They were and are some of the best looking babies on the block if you ask me. You can check them out by clicking on the link above.

We had VBS this past month at our Church. I had the opportunity to be a wild and zanny Science Professor for a daily skit as well as keeping my little brainy-acks in line when I was not acting. Let me tell you, it has taken me about a week to recover. We had about 120 total kids ranging from 4yrs to 6th grade (this did not including the babies in the nursery). Forty Four of them were all mine and were of the young ages of 4 and 5year olds. Somehow I ended up being the only adult leader of my group. Thank GOD literally for the two youth that volunteered their sanity to help me out. My group was great but the energy it took to corral and participate in the music and crafts was very tiring. I can't hardly wait for next years VBS. I really enjoy getting to act like a kid and sharing my love for the Lord with all those children. We had slimmed glowing walls, atoms, test tubes filled with yuck goo, and so much more. I think the kids really enjoyed it this year too. As always, I loved the music. The last two years I have been able to help out and be apart of the full program. I have both CDs of the music which I sing and act out often with my eldest. What can I say, it is like being at church camp for me....!

If you have never volunteered for VBS, you are missing out.. Go do it and get ready to learn from those kids. They are so amazing.

This past weekend, our sunday school class decided to have a summer outing at our local lake. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!! Friday we had a great turn out from about 4pm to dark. We swam, talked, splashed, enjoyed a meal together, and even kayaked some. We didn't get to bed until about midnight or so. By the end of the night, my family was the only ones that camped out that night. Our babies were out before my spouse and I got to sleep. Saturday was a bit slower but fun none the less. We had a couple rent a boat and tube so we spend most of the day playing in the lake. I can tell you that the sun was out in full force both days and if you could see me...yah.. you got it... IM RED...YUCK.... OH WELL.... I would not have passed it up for nothing but next time, I will take more caution....

Our Choir had our red, white and blue presentation yesterday evening to kick off the week. It was a very small turnout this year but it still was very touching and enjoyable. To celebrate this day, our church will have be hosting a huge family shin-dig. If like last years, it will be so much fun that we'll be draggin by the end of the day. We will have relayes of all kinds for all ages, and LOTS of fun things to do all day. From Egg races to Water Balloon Volleyball to a Jalapeno eating contest it is sure to be a full day.

Well, that is a quick but full run down of life on the last few months. SO WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS MONTH AND FOR THE LAST OF YOUR SUMMER????!!! Feel free to share your memories with us as we have shared ours. Before you know it, school will be starting again and Christmas will be here again. I pray that you know our Lord and that you know that he loves you and longs for you be in heaven with him someday. Hang in there and don't let this world pull your wings down... Spread those wings and soar with our Savior.



****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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Relay for Life Event

WELL.... It was a long night cut short and wet. The event was so much fun this year but was cut short due to rain. We had a kiddy Corral set up by fence posts and temporary orange vinyl roll for kids to come and play with the bubble station and toys then a painting raffle and memory balloons for sale as well. We hauled in tons of stuff to include sleeping bags and tents for the entire night. Thank goodness we had all setup and ready by the time the event started. By 11:00pm or so we had the little ones all down in the tent while we sold items and waiting our time to walk. About 2am as we gathered in a group for a flag walk, the feild's automatic sprinkler system started and soaked several tents on the far side of the area. The maintenance staff finally got it all shut off. It was quit wet before the event due to misting all day prior to the event starting. Now that area was a mud pit. I walked an hour after they got the system shut down. Thank goodness I got a chance to lay down to rest for the rest of the night, or so I thought. About 4am I awoke to an announcement that we were officially shutting down and most everyone but us had already packed up and were loaded to leave. While I rested among the sounds of music and laughter, it had begun to mist with waves of heavy downpours. It took us about an hour to get everything wrapped up and loaded in the vehicles to include all the sleeping babies in the tent. WE WERE THE LAST ONES TO LEAVE THE FIELD!!! Our team constisted of 12 females but only about 5 of us were still there at those hours of the night. We were all exhausted, wet, and a bit sad that we had to close up shop so fast. Several were operating on no sleep, mental fatigue from the babies, and colds and infections. Needless to say I am still trying to recover from it. I slept in on the following morning into the early afternoon but still have not caught up on all my sleep yet. I will tell you however that it was just as empowering and awaking as it has been the last couple of years. There was not a dry eye in the whole stadium when they did the survivor walk and some moving speaches during the luminaria event. It is just so amazing how many people have been effected by cancer and those that have NOT survived. We have been doing this for 3 years in our town and each year we have smashed our money gained records. I could not tell you at this point how much we raised as a city but I can tell you that we broke our records last year of aobut $16,000. So to those of you who supported me and my team and all the others too, thank you for we could not have done it with out you. Our team alone raised about $1,500 dollars and enjoyed doing it. Not to mention getting to share some women bonding time. It is definitely a women event but is not limited to just us. Several men were there and had been touched or had had cancer in their life time as well. We actually have some of our high school students form teams as well and participate with us. If you would like to know what it was about and want to know more, I would be glad to answer questions or for best results, join the fight with us all across the nation to be apart of your areas RELAY FOR LIFE!!!!

****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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