This is my day....

I absolutely have a choice. I can choose to live in chaos. I can choose to have peace even in a horrible place. I woke up this morning with a lot on my mind. We had a family member that was in a horrible accident. I am very concerned for her and her mom. It absolutely put my life in perspective. I woke up the boys this morning for school. Patrick just didn't want to get up. I was growling before we left. It hit me hard that our cousin is fighting for life and I am here with my boys. We take life for granted so easily. God is here all the time. God calms the storm or sometimes calms the child. I need to do better! I am feeling convicted to not take life for granted.

I am getting ready to go and work an Emmaus walk. This always brings on so many other problems. The devil NEVER wants us to go where we will be blessed. He has fought tooth and nail to interupt this walk. My God is bigger. He has a plan and it will work. I am getting so excited. Only 2 days till the walk.

I am going to try and live a little today. Hope you all do too. Leave me a comment and tell me something you did today.

Crazy Busy week coming up

I will be leaving on Thursday to go work the Emmaus Walk. I just went to the closing for the men. It is amazing to hear those guys sing. It just blesses me. I know that this Women's walk is going to be awesome. The devil is fighting hard. I know the Winner! I am taking meds for a bladder infection and mine is mild compared to other things that are going on. I am so excited to see just what God is going to do. He is always amazing! I will be cleaning, doing laundry and getting things ready for when I leave. It will take me all week. Patrick is going back to school tomorrow. So, that means I will have two kids in school and I will have some time on my hands. I would like to find a part time clerical job. That would be too great. We will see how it goes.

We had a great church service. It is great to have a church family again. Well, I have no other big words of wisdom. Hope this is a great week for everyone. Life is a great thing!!!

Breaking my neighbor...........

First, who is my neighbor? Everyone!!! Some live closer than others but in my mind, everyone is my neighbor in some sense. The people that live around me in homes are my neighbor. I just think it is much more than that. The people that I associate with are my neighbors. I think everyone is.

Why did I make a post called breaking my neighbor? Glad you asked. I get out regularly. Mostly, when I am out, I hear people tearing other people down. When did we get to this point? Why did we get to this point? Why do we want to break people down? Aren't we called to love our neighbors? I can love you and still not agree with everything you do. I don't have to try to tear you down to make me look good.

My heart hurts. I do try to make a stand for what I believe in. I do believe that if you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything. I don't want to be led in a direction that is against what I believe in. I do want to be what I think I am supposed to. I am going to take a stand to love my neighbors more. I don't want to be the one that kicks them or tries to break them. The devil doesn't need my help. Anyone want to stand with me and love more?

Just thinkin'. Just sayin'.

My poor baby...

My baby boy is sick. Patrick had to go to the doctor this morning. He is sleeping now, as we speak. He started back to school yesterday and had to miss today. It is hard to see my baby sick. Praying he feels better quick.

On a brighter note, today has been an awesome day outside. It was 83* this afternoon. That is unbelievable. I am loving this time. The extra sun is such a great boost. I hope it makes everyone feel better. There has been a lot of yuck going around.

I'm off to check in on Pat. Have a blessed night.

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I hear so many people complaining about Mondays. I don't really understand. Monday is a fresh start to make this week even better than last or get rid of the yuck and start fresh. This picture cracks me up. To be perfectly honest, I do feel this way sometimes. I feel it on any given day of the week. I also try to get over it and get on with it. I don't like to stay that way forever. Thank God for giving me a choice to let go and let Him.

I have had a head cold for a couple of days. YUCK!!! I feel better this morning. I am happy and hopeful. I missed church yesterday which I really don't like to do. I feel like I have missed an important part of my week.

Today is going to be full of laundry! With the water heater going out and me being sick, it is piled high. That is ok, we will prevail. It's nice to see the sun shining and the beautiful blue skies. Please remember those who were affected by the storms. Some are burying their loved ones and others are trying to figure out how to start over. They need our prayers.

Sunday morning at Sharpville

It is a BEEEEE YOU TI FUL Sunday morning here in Sharpville. The sun is shining bright. God never ceases to amaze me.

We had a visitor last night. My friend Kathy brought a little dog over with her. This was the cutest dog. He was chocolate colored. He had the Schnauzer look above his eyes and had kinda wiry hair. Bob loved him! That was all good till she left and took Toby with her. Bob has been up almost all night looking for Toby. He drove Paul and I nuts! I don't guess we will have visitors of the 4 legged kind much cause I can't handle it.

I don't stay home from church often but today is that day. I have a horrible head cold. (is there any other kind) Of course, they are worse in the morning. My sinus feels like it is taking over. Thank God, I won't have this forever!

Paul just fixed gravy and biscuits. YUM! I have a great honey!!!

Oh, have you ever heard the saying, "There's something in the gravy." Well, there was something in it. I caught it on camera.

We also have a new addition to our family. I will try to get pictures and share them later. I will give you a hint. It is big and green.

I am going to enjoy our 2nd new water heater today by taking a LONG HOT bath. I installed it yesterday. Hot water is such a great blessing in life!
Have a super blessed day!

Rough Day Here

A couple of nights ago, my friends in the Rinnie community in Cumberland Co., TN got hit by a tornado.

This is a very mild picture of what happened. Two people were killed and many others were injured. Many lost all they had here on this earth. There is a lot of devastation. It is heart breaking. I still know a lot of people in my home town. My brothers wife's dad was right by it while it happened and PRAISE GOD!!! he wasn't hurt! I pray for peace for these families that have been affected. This morning has already started out with a storm and some hail here at the bottom of KY. It looks rough out there. Many of my friends here have posted pics of the hail at their homes. We have some rescue people out in this right now due to another tragedy. I am praying for all those that are in the public service area. It seems to be clearing a little right now as I type. We have been told that we will have more this afternoon and they will very possibly be bad.

I have faith in my God that things are going to be ok. I don't get torn up about storms. I do prepare and take cover if needed. I know that my God gives peace in each situation. If you don't have a peace, I will be happy to tell you about my Daddy God. We are going to ride out the storms today.

I had a crazy wake up call. My new water heater busted internally. Lowe's will be bringing another one in the morning. What a crazy way to wake up. Thankfully, I heard it right away and got there before the flood got started good. I guess I'm not finished learning about water heaters afterall.