Taking a Sad Call

Well it is Saturday and I am at work today. This morning I took an unusual call from a man that needed help with getting a cat out of a tree at his house. It started a few days ago when his wife noticed a young cat in their tree. They tried for 2 days to get the cat out by putting out food. But when this didn't work she called a local vet. The vet told her that if the cat is young it might not know how to come down. And instead the cat had just went higher in the tree. Thursday this lady sent her husband to the store and while he was gone this lady got on her roof to retrieve the cat. When her husband returned from the store he found that she had fallen from the roof. Before the ambulance took her away the last words he has heard her say in days was for him to promise to get the cat out of the tree. She is still in ICU on a respirator. This poor man has been trying to find someone to help him get the cat from the tree that has now moved up about 50 foot. The local sheriff dept. and fire dept. just basically laughed at him. I unfortunately can't help him out. I am just an employee working trying to follow the rules and there was noway I could have sent a boomer truck out on the weekend without lights out calls. I did tell him that I would be praying for his wife. We have weird calls all the time but I have never gotten anything like this. I didn't really know what else I could do for him. It was really sad listening to him.
I wrote up a letter and faxed it to the news room at the local stations and tried to call the paper.

If you would please join in prayer with me her name is Charlene.

Momma ain't happy!

I am DONE with letting my kids run over me and doing whatever just so I don't have to deal with it!! Dustin is at that age when only his friends, going and doing, and the girlfriend matter. Don't worry about the chores, if I don't do them after a while Mom will anyway. I am too old to ride the school bus. You never let me do anything. I don't want to hang out with my parents, my friends might think I am weird or something.

Then there is Lauren: Oh she is so at the age of being miss prissy, and every hair and sparkle of make up have to be in just the right place. Clothes have to look just right, and it is 13 going on 21 with her. Oh and God forbid someone talk about her, Drama, Drama and More Drama with this child. No time to do my Chores, I have to have at least 3 hours tonight to take my bath, Text a friend, Wash my hair, Text a Friend, Dry my hair and then text a friend, Straighten my hair, and text my friends after every strand of hair. It take her 3 hours sometime for her to get her things done the night before school. And of course after the dishes are so high in the sink that they are falling out, mom will end up doing them because she cant stand it anymore.

I am so tired of the excuses with them and their chores. Like their friends are going to stroke out if they don't answer their phone or their text message right away.

Just to give you an idea of how much they are on their phone (this is only for text messages Sent or received) last month:

Dustin - 4817

Lauren - 5830

My lord I don't even say that many words in a month. These phones have become an issue. I don't see how on earth they have that much to talk about.

Then there is Wes and Lane, boy those two can aggravate each other to no end.

I have had one of those days. I guess the week has caught up with me and I am so tired of all of it. I will have to say that some of this is mine and Chris's fought. But nevertheless there are going to be some changes and everyone is going to have to deal with it. Period!!!!!

I am tired of getting disrespected or ran over just cause they think they can do it or I am too tired to deal with it.

No more pushing mom til she gives in! When I say NO I mean it and don't say another word about it. And Don't ask me "Why?" because that doesn't matter either.

What is that saying "When momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!"

I am going to do a chore chart for everyone, if they would put down the phone or video game for a few minutes then maybe they would have time for them. They are going to have to realize that they need to be responsible for things and assigned chores is one of them.

Poor Wes didn't do anything wrong today but he is in this too. He whines and will pout about everything you tell him. That crap needs to stop.

Oh goodness they are going to love me tonight!

It should be a nice lovely weekend at my house.

Crafty? NOT!

Have you every wanted to do something that you just weren't any good at?
I want so badly to be crafty, but unfortunately I was not blessed with one crafty bone in my body. I try but somethings I try come out just awful. My mother definitely did not pass that gene down to me. Now that was one crafty Lady! She could make everything out of nothing. If you know what I mean. Everything she would do was cute, beautiful, or out of this world! Me on the other hand, Whew, I can only "tie" my shoes, and can only paint one solid color, and glue my fingers together. I want to learn how to sew, Tie bows, Paint things, Embroider things. I know it will take a while to self teach myself and I may never be good at it. But at least I could say I tried.
Should have seen me last night trying to make a hair bow. Now that was a sight to see. Lauren was cheering me on though! She was so sweet. I will keep trying new things because I am sure that I have some sort of craftiness in me!

Speaking of Lauren I was unable to get a picture of her on my camera, but she had taken one on her phone.
Picture of her with braces

Looking though the window Again!

Well Thank the Lord, we got the back window fixed! He is going to be so excited to see that it is tinted. He was thinking that is was going to be plain and would have to, at some point, get it re- tinted. I think I might just tell him that I was responsible for that one. LOL. I have been driving the truck around for the past 2 days with the window busted out, looking like a fool. Women always get the raw end of the deal for the husbands' mistakes/accidents. Anyway he has to drive around with Neon Green Tape holding the window in place for the next 24 hours. I would have to say that I win the "Driving around looking like the fool in my husband's truck award this week!"
Also Lauren got her top braces on yesterday. They look good on her. She is sore and complaining but that is Lauren. I bet she looses a couple of pounds from only eating soup and jello for the next few days. She has already been gripping that Wes is wanting to eat "her" Chicken Noodle Soup.
She goes back the Monday after Thanksgiving to get her spacers for the bottom braces and then the following Monday (12-3) to get the braces themselves.
Sorry she refused to let me take a picture of her. Maybe I can sneak one tonight.

Also please pray for Colleen, she goes to trial in the morning at 8:30.

How was your hunting trip Dear?

So hunting Deer in Texas is a big thing, and this past weekend was opening weekend. This is usually the time of the year that the husbands are gone just about every weekend for this "sport". And if they are lucky they will get a great shot of the "Big Buck". Something to show for all their time away from home and money. But if you are like my husband sometime the luck of the "Big Buck" goes bad!



Chris left for the weekend hunt just after work Friday evening.
Stopped by Wal-mart to get a license, food and what ever else men take with them on a weekend hunting trip. I am not too sure how much that cost, but I am sure it was around $75.

The weekend didn't go as planned. Saturday morning hunt was nothing great. He saw a Doe, but couldn't shoot it, and could hear a turkey but couldn't find it. That afternoon while out riding the 4 wheelers with his 2 cousins and another guy, this is what he got.

3 tickets from the Federal Game Warden. Totalling $425

So after dealing with all that, they were not able to make that evening hunt. Sunday morning Chris got up early to head home. Bad luck weekend would not stop with the tickets, this is what happens when you load a 4wheeler without front brakes into the back of a 2 1/2 month old truck.

Back Glass window replacement totalling $255.00 YIKES!

Oh the wife is going to love me now!

Oh and wait it isn't over yet.......

unfortunately I don't have a picture of this but in trying to clean up the glass before he left the camp he sliced his thumb open. They wrapped it up in paper towels and duct tape. Thanks Guys if the thumb rots off he can't blame me! He really should have gone to get stitches but he would not go. I bet it could have used about 5-7 of them. But now I had to put on the Nursing Hat and Clean it up when he got home!

Hunting trip total was est. at $800. and not one deer. Better luck next time right.

After all we have been through lately I was proud of myself for not flying off the handle.

I would like to know when this is going to be over? Please Lord lift this cloud of bad luck. Please, give us a rest!

Homecoming 2007

Lauren video from Homecoming 2007

Ghost, Gobblins, and flying bikes

Halloween is over! Here is how our night went.
Lauren went to the school for a city wide youth revival, Dustin went with his girlfriend to a friends house for a party, and we took the boys trick or treating. They were all dressed out in their camo and face paint. They were really cute! And wouldn't you know I didn't get not one picture of them. We hit a several places got plenty of candy then it was time to pick up Lauren and we went home. Dustin was suppose to be home by 10pm. He called about ten minutes til and told me that when they were turning on Alicia's road they hit someone on a bike. He basically ran into her car and flipped over the top and hit is head. He is mentally off from a bad wreck years ago and drugs. He didn't want them to call the cops or anything. It took them a good 10 minutes or so to get there from all the Halloween pranks going on around town. He is going to be fine. Thank God she was barely going since she was turning. He didn't even stop pedalling and just ran right into her. They didn't see him either. She was freaking out. It was a good thing Dustin was with her.
Any way all is well now and I am sure it will be the talk of the school today.
Chris is leaving for opening weekend of Deer season Friday after work and will be home Sunday afternoon. Hopefully with a deer or two. Last year he got 3.
I am planning on redoing a dresser I bought at the beginning of the week for Lane and Wes. A friend of mine and her 2 kids might come up for the day. Dustin and Lauren are on strict order to clean out their rooms this weekend. They have Friday free for the game and a slumber party, but come Saturday morning it is going to be cleaning time. Their rooms are total disaster areas and there might possible be something else besides them living it there.

Singing Sweet Praises

Psalm 147:1- “Praise the Lord! How good it is to sing praises to our God”

In the car, at work, at home, or on the head set, I just love Christian music. It lifts up my spirit and gets me in a great mood. Sometimes, I find myself singing so loudly with joy and times tears fill my eyes from conviction. There are many ways of giving praise to the Lord. One great way is through singing. I try to sing as if I am singing directly to Jesus. Giving him thanks and calling him worthy of my life. Sometimes I feel the Holy Spirit all over me while I am singing. You do not have to have a star struck voice, Jesus just wants to hear your praises. If it is coming from the heart, that is all that matters.

Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for Christian music. It is a nice way to celebrate you. Singing joyous praises to your name. I pray that I have the desire burning in me to praise you all of my days. I love you and thank you for saving me.
Amen

Are ya feeling like Helda?

I just love this little Halloween Cartoon.

If you don't know GOD, don't make stupid remarks!

This is a good one!

If you don't know GOD, don't make stupid remarks!!!!!!!
A United States Marine was attending some college courses between assignments. He had completed missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. One of the courses had a professor who was an avowed atheist and a member of the ACLU.
One day the professor shocked the class when he came in, he looked to the ceiling and flatly stated, "God, if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform, I'll give you exactly 15 minutes."The lecture room fell silent. You could hear a pin drop. Ten minutes went by and the professor proclaimed, "Here I am God, I'm still waiting." It got down to the last couple of minutes when the Marine got out of his chair, went up to the professor, and cold-cocked him; knocking him off the platform. The professor was out cold. The Marine went back to his seat and sat there, silently.
The other students were shocked and stunned and sat there looking on in silence. The professor eventually came to, noticeably shaken, looked at the Marine and asked, "What the heck is the matter with you?" "Why did you do that?" The Marine calmly replied, "God was too busy today protecting America's soldiers who are protecting your right to say stupid stuff and act like an idiot, so, He sent me."

Don't look now ~ It is the weekend!

And another busy weekend ahead. I am so tired and still won't get any rest this weekend. Maybe I need some energy pills. It is homecoming weekend. Big game tonight, parade early in the morning and home to clean my horrible looking house. Of course everyone else has plans already so I will be doing it alone (as if the is any other way, right?). Maybe I can be really motivated to get something, or should I say A LOT done! With PeeWee football over now (Praise God) that frees up my Saturdays again. YEAH!

Junior High had a home game last night and here is Lauren cheering.

That stunt right there scares me every time. I am so afraid that they are going to over throw her and then she would go head first into the fence.

Hopefully I can get some pictures of the parade in the morning. We are all going to be in it. Chris's new truck will be in it for Dustin's girlfriend, Alicia, who is a FCA Duchess's, Dustin is on the FB Float, Lauren is on the Fire truck with the Cheerleaders, Wes is either going to ride a float with the PeeWee FB players or in Chris's truck, and Lane and I are going to be on the Awana float for the church. This is the first time that all of us are in the parade. I bought an extra bag of candy since we will be throwing it out this time instead of picking it up as a spectator.

Update on Colleen. She is at home recovering from surgery. She came home Tues. It has been painful but she tells me there has been real improvement. Lots of healing to do! Keep her in your prayers, she needs it!

The lord is leading Chris and I in a different direction as far as work. There is alot going on with the company he works for and they are expanding to a 2nd shop here in Kirbyville. There is alot to be discussed and decided. It is happening so quickly. We have alot to be praying for! (and to be thankful for). We are trying to follow the lord's direction and turning to him for answers. He will not put too much on us that we can't handle, and he will be right there with us through whatever happens! Praise God! He will never fail us.

"Today, I walk by the Spirit and do not fulfill the desires of my flesh." Galatians 5:16

"Come Rest in Paradise"

We had a Luau Women's Fellowship at church a couple of Saturdays ago. It was so good. The theme was luau, but we titled it Come Rest In Paradise. "Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest awhile." Mark 6:31

There were about 30 ladies there. All different ages. We ate, played games, had fellowship, drew door prizes and had a devotional. It was also very beautifully decorated. He are a few pictures.







If you aren't involved in your church's women's ministry I urge you to do so. And if you church doesn't have one yet I would hope you would pray about that. There are alot of needs for women out there. There is tons of information about how to start a women's ministry on the net.

Christian Acronyms

BIBLE - Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth
CIA - Christians In Action
HOPE - He Offers Peace Everyday
JOY - Jesus first. Others second. Yourself last.
PRAY - Praise. Repent. Ask. Yield
TGIF - Thank God I'm Forgiven
WWYD - What Would You Do? (We know what Jesus would do)

Praying for a Smooth one!

Wow, what a weekend. My sister did well through surgery and is in the hospital recovering. She should be home tomorrow. I spent all weekend at her house cleaning and tending to her kids. My family was here and there all weekend and we all came back together at home on Sunday evening. I was running like crazy to get to church by 4:30 for my bible study class. Because this week was so crazy with the stomach virus and being out of town all weekend, I really didn't prepare a lesson to go over. But needless to say I think it still went well. We had a small class this time so that worked out. I just felt guilty for not finding the time to get a lesson done. I kept praying all week that the lord would give me the lesson and time to prepare it. But the only time I had free was when it was time to hit the sack!
After our study we had a special service, a worship service. HisSong, a southern gospel group, was there. It is my second time to see these guys. They are wonderfully talented and full of the lord. Here is their link if you would like to check them out. http://www.hissongmusic.com/ Of course there were lots of tears and smiles through out the church. I was really broken last night and crying out to the lord. At the end of the service there was an invitation and I was like the 2nd one down at the altar. I just sobbed and cried so hard. I prayed for some much needed healing in my life. They had prayer warriors going around and praying over the people down there. It was wonderful. So many people were touched last night by HisSong. By the time I got home, my head was killing me. I took some Tylenol and took a hot bath. I don't think I have ever had a migraine before, but I am quite certain I did last night. My head was hurting so bad. I couldn't get comfortable, I was crying and felt nauseous. Finally I took a pain pill and was able to go to sleep. Today my head is actually sore.
Praying for this week to be smooth sailing. I really need a break from rough weeks. Lane has a hearing test today. I am curious as to how that will turn out. Chris will be taking him. After all it is his day off. Speaking of Chris, he is sick too. Sore throat and no voice. Luckily I have some extra antibiotics at the house!


"Today, I rejoice in the Lord, whether circumstances are good or bad."
Philippians 4:4

NEW DO!

Well I went today on my lunch hour and got a new do. I am so busy lately that all I do is pull up my hair and go. I wanted a change and something quick and easy. Here it is. I love it and it feels so good.

It is different from the yuck that I had. Maybe I will be forced to do something with it now and not look so homely!

How well do you know me?

Have you ever felt like you have known someone when in fact you really haven't known "THEM"?

I am the oldest of 3 children. Myself, my sister (4 yrs. younger), then my brother at (6 yrs younger). My sister and I have had a pretty close relationship growing up. You know there was your typical sibling rivalry, but for the most part we have been best friends. After our parents separated we became very close and more so after our mom was killed in a car accident 7 years ago. There is a family history of addiction in our family. Drugs and Alcohol have been a way of life for my dad and my brother. So much that I don't really expect anything different from either of them. But when I found out that my sister was addicted and abusing Prescription Drugs, it really did a number on me. I just couldn't understand it.
She had a back/hip injury when she was a teen and it has just progressed over the years.
Now after drugs have just tore up her family and she is facing possible jail time she is finally coming clean with things. I learned last month that she has actually been addicted for about 8 years. Come on, I only knew about the last 2 years or so. That really surprised me.

Today she has been clean for a few months and she is in surgery right now to correct her back problem. I am glad that she is having it done, I just pray that it is successful and she can live pain free. She was in high spirits about having it done. She is just looking forward to that day that she can be free of daily pain. Will she even know how to live her daily life as she knows it. She has been in pain for so long that ever thing she is use too will be different.

Our relationship has really been effected by this and needs alot of mending. I pray that now we can work on our friendship. I am ready to start our new life together too.

Sick of the Sickies!

When will the illnesses/ sickies let up. I am so tired of doctors, pharmacies, sick kids, and hospitals. Now we have had the stomach virus at the house. Chris, then Wes, and Dustin. Who will be next? These last few months have been a strain on me from dealing with sick ones. Myself included.
The Enemy attack our family with this all at one time to get us down. He has really done a number here but it is nothing that the good Lord won't pull us through!

Sunday afternoon my son spent the day with his girlfriend. Now this is something to make mom proud. He is such a goof!

My over grown Baby Bumble Bee!

Your battle is already won! Praise Jesus!

This is so powerful and just the way you feel when you are fighting the spiritual battles within. I hope it blesses you!

Tired, Tired and more TIRED!

Did I mention that I am so tired this week? It has been a busy week and it is not over yet. Long day tomorrow and a full one at that. I am hoping to get a little rest Sunday afternoon, after morning church and before evening bible study.



Lane has also been given me a fit this week on going to bed. He just doesn't want to go to sleep. All week he has been up past 10p.m and last night it was after 11 pm. I was having to keep my eyes opened with toothpick just so I wouldn't fall asleep before him. God forbid he be the only one awake in the house. Could you imagine, it would be horrible. Might even turn out something like this......

Or only if we were lucky it might only have this much damage..........

He got out of bed (for like the 20th time) at 11 pm last night and walked into my room with this on. I just had to get up, turn on the light and take a picture of this. Then sent him back to his bed to go to sleep....... Laughing of course.

All week I have been dosing off at work and can't concentrate at all. In other words, I just really want to go home and get a 3 day nap! No such luck on that one though!

We have a little festival going on in town this week and of course everytime we drive by Lane is hollering to go to it. So tonight is the night. We are going to take Wes and Lane while the other 2 older kids are across the road at the high school football game.
Oh yes I forgot to mention that I am taking Dustin this afternoon to take his drivers test for his permit. OH Goodness. That means that he will be driving soon and by himself! Scary. He is a good driver, but being on the road as a teenager just scares the day lights out of me!
He is so excited. We have to do it today and hopefully he doesn't fail the written test. He has to have his permit for at least 6 months and practice driving before they will issue the Drivers license at 16. Well next week, starting Monday, he will be cleared to go back to sports and that would mean I would have to get him out of school early or he would miss practice. So with that said we are going directly after school today and going to attempt this test!
GOOD LUCK DUSTIN!

What are we here for?

Living life as we all call it. But what are we living for? What are we doing with our lives?
I have been a daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, and a Christian. Pretty much in that order, too. I have been through alot in my years. Times of trials, heartache, hurts/pains,change, Love, warmth, happiness.
Me, well that changed not so long ago. I can now add Servant to that list. I have been a Christian for 11 years now and I have not ever really served my lord until recently. I did the in and out of church thing, but I am a much happier person now that I put the Lord first and serve him.
Although I will say he is still teaching me on a daily basis. There is much to learn about him and what I am here for.
What am I living for? Well it isn't about me.
It is about Jesus. Living for him. Learning about him. Loving him. Praising him. Telling others about him. Letting him show in my live. It is all about him. We are only here temporarily anyway. The real life will be in eternity anyway.

"Today, I rejoice in the Lord whether circumstances are good or bad." Philippians 4:4