Precious memories

I know I have posted these pictures on my other blog but I wanted this to be just for us. I cannot begin to tell you how precious these pictures are to me. It is like God has reached down and given me a nother glimpse of Susanne and put another image in my heart of where she is. I actually was smiling when I lay down last night because I could just see her in a setting like this, with a happy peaceful look on her face just up there in the beautiful skies of heaven. Please show these pictures to the children and tell them about her. It is important that she just not fade away. I feel like God is telling me that she is not forgotten and should not be , no one should ever be forgotten. We all have a purpose, a calling if you will. God did not create any of us just to appear for awhile and then disappear. Everyone we meet talk to or come in contact with will have an impression of us and we never know when that sometimes in the future they will reaapear into our lives. Judy Berry Oliver just ran across this picture a couple of weeks ago after 25 years, Eddie McQueen said he had just been thinking about us about 2 weeks ago, and little Jason Harper even wanted to comment about Susanne, they asked me to be friends on Facebook. God hasn't forgotten Susanne and neither has he forgotten any of you. He has a plan for you, not to harm you but to prosper you. Cling to our Lord and never let Him go. I love you all so very much..........Happy Fathers Day Ken and Jason..........

Real Stones

I checked out these stones at Lowe's and they are real, but much thicker than what you have now. These will not splinter or crumble like what you have. They have different prices from $3.00 each to 5 and 6 dollars each. You need to draw out where you want to do this, then figure out your border stones, the big flat ones, you can put them as close or far apart as you want, and then the rocks tofillin .

I have Wii--Wii--ing all day. My goodness, there is a real work out in there somewheree. Hope all is well with everyone. Love ya, Mom

Donna's Garden

Rock Garden

I thought you might enjoy seeing this. Donna did this herself.

The big slabs of rock are different from what you are using. These are at least 1 1/2 inches thick and loose rocks poured all around them. There is no concrete used. You can see the rocks she used for trimming out the sides of the garden. It really is beautiful and I thought you might enjoy seeing it. That think slate that you are using cracks......this that Donna has will not crack. Not real stone I don't think. You will have to check it out. Enjoy...........

Resurrection or Rabbits?

I just wanted to tell all of you how much I love you! We have a rabbit in our lives every day because of Bunni which is a good thing. And I don't think it is a bad thing to have a rabbit around any time. Nothing or not anyone can take away from us what this special weekend means to us. We now know that Jesus is not in that tomb that we saw in Israel, He is in heaven with our Father. We have the Holy Spirit to be with us every second of every day to lead us and comfort us. Easter is a wonderful time to totally focus on Jesus and remember the good thing after He was crucified. There is power in HIS name, in HIS BLOOD and in HIS WORD. All these are at our finger tips, just a whisper away, a prayer away. These are the weapons we have to fight off the attack of that devil. Don't forget God did not leave us helpless, He left us with a great arsonal. USE IT and teach IT to your children. I love you all and pray that this is a wonderful Easter weekend for you. Love, Mom and WA

OH GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD

OH GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD

FOR HE IS GOOD!

FOR HIS MERCY ENDURES

FOREVER

PSALMS 118:1

Because of the choices I made in my life there is no reason on this earth that I should have gotten a clear report from the doctor on my physical body. I don't believe the ear thing has anything to do with choices I made in the past, just something that happens. But for me to get a clear chest ex ray can only be a miracle from God. I spent my life no different from Brenda, we both pretty much made the same choices about how we would take care of our health. We cared we just never thought it would happen to us. I wonder how God determines who lives long and who doesn't. Why some people are rich and not poor, why some are beautiful and others have real physical issues, some are smarter than others, some are sweeter and more generous and loving and forgiving and etc. I do believe after all is said and done God wants us to just be obedient to Him in all the things that we do. His mercy is forever, and I don't know what determines who He shows mercy on and why. I believe it is the gift for all of us, not that we are perfect or that we obey all things or walk the straight line always. We are human and we make mistakes, we sin everyday and need His mercy every day. His love, His forgiveness everyday. He doesn't want us to give up on Him, He wants us to depend upon Him for all things. If we stay focused on Him and what He wants us to do we wont have too much time to think about our petty wants and selfish desires. I thank God for His love and His mercy, I don't deserve anything from Him but I am so thankful for the time He has allotted me. I did not receive a death sentence from the doctor this past week, although I just knew I would even though I was trying to do the faith walk and talk. I don't understand the why's and why not's, I just know that we need Him no matter which way our day goes. He will let us make the wrong choices, and still love us, sometimes He will jerk us back into line gently or not so gently, but if we are His, He will bring us back. I wish I had willingly gotten back into line a long time ago, living my life the way I knew I should have. The devil has a way of twisting our minds and convincing us of selfish ideas that concern "ME" "ME" "ME".

Life is never as sweet as when we know we are walking in the ways of the Lord and He is holding us in His arms. He does love us more than anyone, more than our mother, father our spouse or our own children. First thing every morning we need to get lined up with Jesus, only way to start off the day. I thank God for the good doctor reports and pray that I will use the time I have to please Him.

May God Bless all of my children and grandchildren. I love you all so very much.

Tori's Dream Dress

My Dream Dress

by: Tori

One day we went to the mall and we found a beautiful prom dress that I wanted for my formals that I have this spring. I had found it 25% off from it's original price....... $200.00!!!! It was marked down to $150.00 but I guess we were looking for something a little cheaper. My last dress that I got for my winter formal was only maybe thirty or forty dollars. I have it set as my wallpaper on my phone just so I can look at it but I guess I will never be able to see it on me for a formal.

Don't Ever Be Too Tired To Pray

Well, I can truly say this is a wonderful morning and I thank God for another day. Last night was definately an eyeopener! I was enjoying a bowl of soup with Wayne while he was reading to me from the Bible what the preacher had preached on Sunday morning.
One moment I took a spoon of soup, the next minute I was standing up gasping for air. There was no air to be had. I could not breathe in. Now that I look back I can see the humor in how we much have looked to an outsider. I was notchoking, I could not breathe, I was trying to suck air in and there was none and I was making this awful noise. Wayne was beating me on the back, trying to do that thing you do when you think someone has choked on food, leaning me over the couch punching me in the back, opening the front door to get fresh air, gasping making this awful noise. What the neighbors must have thought I canonly imagine. After a long time I was able to take in a very small amount of air, Wayne had called 911, I peeded all over myself, still trying to just get an ounce of breath, gradually it got a little better, very little, but better. The ambulance and firetruck came, I can breathe some better by that time, but not normal. Long story short, they take me to the hospital, drip, oxygen, cat scan and the doctor tells me he does not knowwhat it is. Some kind of spasm. Cat scan shows no tumor, no entangling of my vocal cords or any obstruction at all. My voice is just about gone, had a breathing treatment, no coughing of any kind. I ask him what can I do when it happens again and he says try to stay calm and do not get upset. HELLO>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
ha ha Well, this morning I am a very blessed, happy woman. I look at Wayne and I know I need him and he needs me. I think the devil is trying to take me out because he sees where God is doing a thing in Wayne. Sunday night we had a strong conversation about the necessity of praying in tongues, he can't "understand" the need, the reason, .........wants to understand. I got so frustrated because I am not smart enough to explain and share answers to him. So I just out loud in the car said"Ok God, I can't explain this tongue thing to Wayne so he can understand, make sense out of it. He needs to know it is a gift, a very important gift not to be taken lightly. So please send someone that can explain it to him" This morning I turned the tV and Creflo Dollar was on saying "Do you not pray in tongues when you know how, when you can. Do you just not see the need to pray in tongues" Well, I turned it up, ask Wayne to sit down beside me and we sat there and listened together. I just cried because I know God was answering my prayer and had sent someone to talk with Wayne. So gang, God does hear us, He loves us and He is there for us. This is what I want to share with you, not only did He let me breathe again He spoke to Wayne. How awesome is our God. Thank you all for being there for me and pray praying for me. God heard your prayers. Don't ever think your prayers are not important. I covet everyone of them. Gotta go for now. Love you all more than I can tell you. Love mom