Free as a Bird!

G Great is Thy Faithfulness
E Eternal Father Strong to Save
T There is a Fountain Filled With Blood

O Onward Christian Soldiers,Marching as to War
U Under His Wings I am Safely Abiding
T Take My Life and Let it Be

O On a Hill Far Away Stood an Old Rugged Cross
F O love that wilt not let me go.

T There is sunshine in my soul today
H His Name is Wonderful
A All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
T 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

P Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow
I I Will Sing of My Redeemer
T There's within my Heart a Melody

Robyns Free (On my 39th Birthday)
R Rock of Ages
O O the Deep Deep Love of Jesus
B Be Thou My Vision
Y Yesterday Today and Forever
N Nearer My God to Thee
S Sing the Wondrous Love of Jesus

F Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all Nature
R Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart
E I Need the *Every Hour
E Leaning on the *Everlasting Arms

Sunday's Comin'

Pardon Me Winter...Move Out of the WAY

I really loved the few days of snow and ice. I rested, I read, I cooked...Now move along. I'm ready to feel sunshine, see some green, wear flip flops, drive with the window down, walk around without a coat, get some sun freckles on my face, play outside, take Carlie walking. I love the sunshine so much I'm not even going to wear my sunglasses today. I'll just squint and be happy!

Beta Fish Fiasco

I pulled an I Love Lucy Moment with Leslie's beta fish. I thought I'd get rid of a gross looking fish bowl just for a few moments. The cable guy was coming to fix a problem and needed the desk the fish bowl was on. I was mortified to see the film of scum floating above the fish. You really couldn't even see the poor fish. So I ever so gently escorted it to hide in the bathroom. I fully intended to tend to the poor thing later. In my ADD ways, that thing was the furthest thing from my mind. I didn't think about it until 6am this morning when Les screamed out MOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM...WHY IS THE FISH IN THE TUB???? I am still laughing.

Gravity Weekend

Our daughter turned 13 this weekend. Happy Birthday!! What am amazing time for us. I still feel like a teenager, so I am really getting a kick out of having a teen daughter. On Friday afternoon we had our own element of drama. I could see it in her face, she was about to cry in the pick up line at her middle school. She was upset about a something that really hurt her feelings Friday afternoon. The timing was frustrating...cause she was in tears just a couple of hours before she had to get ready for her big weekend. You know the kind of tears...the kind that you can't get your face back together no matter how much concealer you use. I knew in my heart God was up to something with this timing...otherwise it would have really stunk! But you know what, she talked to her grandmother and she was promised that she would not get off her knees until she had peace that God was going to do something wonderful from that. Grandmother got her peace, God did his glorious work, peace and joy came! With our church the youth had our D-Now weekend. It was her first time to go and I knew she needed to connect with the Lord in a wonderful way. Can I just say that she has finally crashed on our bed. She has talked and talked about the experience until she fell asleep exhausted and full of peace. We have a lot of things to Thank God for! Thank You God for everything! That heartache turned out to be just the exact thing she needed. Wow...God, even from her own words she said she was glad it happend to her the way it did. This way she was willing to let God talk to her.

Earlier that day I had my own prayer needs that were taken to the Lord by women I have never had the joy of meeting. (THANK YOU) I didn't have to go into any kind of detail...to tell you the truth...I didn't know what my needs even were. I just knew if I asked someone to lift my name to the Lord...it would be done and did you all ever bless me! God knew exactly what my need were that day. He took care of me all that day. Still Is!

Happy Birthday to You

Todd and Leslie You mean the world to me and Mary!

Here's Carlie

What a darling little shepherd dog. She is the sweetest person in the family. I can't say enough "sweetness" things about her. I will tell you about the other night tho. By nature she is a very protective dog. She keeps our girls on a tight leash! She knew our youngest was outside and playing in the front yard...when my friend drove up to pick her up for me. They left together and I came in alone. It was so uncomfortable for her to wonder why her little girl (her best friend) got in a strage car. She just jumped all over the living room...couch, husbands lap, couch husbands lap...like a crazy dog. She was trying to tell us that something was wrong. We just thanked her and thanked her and loved on her and tried to explain to her that she was riding to church with a friend and she was fine and we knew she left with that lady...and in about an hour she could be with her gal again. Carlie just rested right there by the door and didn't budge until she had her little girl friend back.

Poor Girl, Going to Miss Her 100th Day of School!

I could just cry for Mary, she's missing her huge event for a kindergartener! I wondered if she was coming down sick last night when she had a bad headache! It's a big yes! She has at least 102, prob pushing 103*! She was so sad because today she was going to get to be in a parade and wear her crown we hot glued 100 beads to. She was going to get to visit the first graders and spend the day celebrating the big milestone.

I asked her if I could make her feel better by getting her something special...and she asked for anything she wanted from the "Dollar Tree."

Writers Block

I'm thinking of subjects to write about.
The Rose Bush that My Dad gave my Grandmother 60 Years Ago
The Vacation Plans I want to make
Our Youngest Sitting in Church with Us and Whispering to her Daddy, "I Want to Bring My Bible Next Week".
Our Cell Phone Minute Overage...Ouch!!
If I had a hundred dollars to spend however I want...I would get...
Life with a Young Teenager!

The Art of Letter Writing

Forever More! What in the world has been wrong with me? I used to write my grandparents letters every single day. I could see it in my heart, in my minds eye, my grandfather walking in a high step heading to the "box" to check the mail. Those years have been gone for long time now. I lived in England and missed my family so badly that writing letters home was the only connection I could get my hands on. It was pretty much all they could get their hands on too. A year passed between hugs, but I think there were at least 365 letters or post cards stacked up. When I look at the way I've let that habit stop I'm ashamed of myself. My grandmother is almost 90 years old. She would dearly love to have the gift of a letter in her "box" these days. I'm not going to be selfish any longer with my time. I know this is something she will enjoy. I can't wait to get back in touch with my pen pal! Even though I get to see her more than back in those days...she still needs to see it and read it...that I LOVE HER!

Where Did All the Laundry Come From?

I don't remember ever having as much laundry. I think I wanted to wash and dry everything possible incase we had a power outtage. I think my "down time" drove me to not wanting to deal with the dry pile. Todd is glad to know I am now motivated to putting everything neatly away. The girls are staying busy with many many craft projects. I'm feeling a little ready for a bulldozer right about now. Actually, it's not been so bad. I've gotten a lot done and had a lot of help...but after a few days indoors...ones home does get smaller and smaller.

My Blog Title

I thought about what I wanted it to be. One thing I was sure about...It has to represent my relationship with Jesus. I admire women who are gracious when they have something to say. I'm not talking about being fake and using flattery...but sincere and comfortable to have a conversation with. Knowing I don't always have the right responses, answers or things to say is driving me to be careful about the conversations I have. Colossians 4:6 is telling me to "Let my conversation be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. I guess there's hundreds of reasons why salt is useful. The main two reasons I can think of are to preserve and flavor things.

Ice Storm 2007

I'm enjoying the house being full and warm. Everyone is home and we have a long weekend with plenty of good food to eat and good things to do. Most of all this is the kind of January day I was day dreaming about last month when our lives were busy being here there and everywhere. The blessings of slowing down are very wonderful. I love this ice storm.