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

Miracle On The Hudson

When I saw this picture it just gave me chills. If you have not told your children about this day that a plane landed in the Hudson River and absolutely everyone was ok.....then let me urge you to take time today to tell them. This picture is worth a thousand words. It is the only way to explain the outcome of this plane but then again it is a faith thing, believing what you cannot see with the human eye but your spiritual eyes know exactly what happened. I hope you will find this as amazing as I do and will take time to share with all the kids. It will put a good visual in their little spirits to know that God is always there even when you cannot see Him. I love you all........................

Do You See It?

This little squirrel came down this tree while I was close enough to touch it, Needless to say it got my attention. I am sad to say that I will not be there this weekend. I am a little disappointed (LOT) but I know we will be over there sometimes the end of March or April maybe. I am going to get my hair cut, I have a new magazine of Paul Deen and I want to look just like that when I walk out of that shop. A friend of Wayne's said that if you would post your motorcycle for sale down here it would sell. Let me know what kind it is, the miles and what ever anyone would want to know about it. You could send me a picture of it I guess. Who knows, someone might drive all the way up there to buy that thing .........maybe. Well, I had to write this before I forgot it. Hope all of you are having a really great day. Wayne is getting ready for his fishing trip, please pray that he has a safe trip. I love you all, mom

Memorial

This is a memorial for the hurricanes Katrina and Rita. They are on the campus of Southeastern in Hammond. Where the two spouts are coming up are where they hit land. It is a coastline of the Texas, Louisiana Mississipi. Listed below are the counties that were devastated by these hurricanes. The water runs very slowly over the edges. Very impressive. I think Donna and I will be leaving here very early Thursday morning heading your way. That is if everyone stays well and we can get away. I have asked her to make all of you a cajun gumbo. So when she gives me a list of what we need there I will let you know. Since we will only be there a short while it will help if the groceries are already there. Hope that is ok. Anyway hope to see all of you at the end of this week. Please pray that we will have a successful trip. Love all of you and miss you.

Check This Out

Can you believe believe these limbs from this tree on the ground.

This moss looks like the tree has a beard.

Wayne playing in his boat............60 hp motor, trolling motor, 2 seats in back one up front. Much smaller than the boat Wayne had and sold.

Just shining the boat up a little, has not been run in over two years.

This is Wayne putting his newly acquired boat and truck under the garage.

This is Wayne preparing to go under the house to cut down some fallen insulation and tack up what he could. He really hates spiders.

This is one of many pictures from the campus of Southeastern Louisiana College in Hammond.

How Much Do Your Children Need To Know

This is not going to be as easy as I thought. I am having a difficult time trying to find a starting point and then weeding out the important from the not necessary. As you all know I have forgotten some things and will have to dig around in my brain to find the good things because I think it is going to be important to find all the nuggets we can. I want to give you good stories, truthful stories and maybe even a fun one or two stories. I am watching the news this morning and it is apparent that the past may be much better than the future, economy wise that is. They are saying the stock market is going to drop down to 6,000. Wow. This is probably something no one wants to remember. But if you have a 401K they are saying you will have lost at least half of it. My goodness, we certainly are experiencing a CHANGE with this new president. So if you have a question about a specific time in our lives please ask and I will focus on that. I also am trying to plan a trip to Tenn next weekend while Wayne is fishing. Donna says she will go with me, depending on how Aunt Vestelle does. So I am not excited yet because she is not really doing well, but I am praying she does good. If we come it will be we leave here Thursday and leave Sunday coming back. Short for sure. love you all....................

For My Children

Hey Kids!

I woke up with you all on my mind. I have not forgotten

you just because I have moved. In fact I have been thinking

not about death but what happens when someone dies. I know that

makes not much sense but since this blog is written specifically

for you it is ok. I am sure that within this mind of mine that

therein lies a mass amount of information that will go untouched

if I do not try to share it with you. I realized after Mema died

that there were things that only she could tell me. Relatives

I couldn't remember names to, houses we used to live in, things I

did when I was too small to remember. All of you know that

I struggle trying to remember and I have learned I need to

write it down so that I too can go back and remember.

This is a completely new blog, not to be confused with

the other one. I am specifically writing this to you, my

children and grandchildren and niece and nephew

and their children. Since Brenda has gone to be with

the Lord also it appears that God has left me with

the mantle of sharing memories with all

of you. So I want all of you to feel free to add to this

blog, please put comments that might encourage me

to continue doing this. Also if any of you have access

to any pictures that might help our grandchildren remember

something or learn something please share it. I know Bun and Sherri and Steve have memories that go way back. Jason

did not share in about 12 of those years and I am sure

he would love to know more about all of you. Anyway,

I will stop for now, don't know how often I will write

on this blog but I feel like the other blog may be an end

to a season in my life. It was mainly to help me remember

Susanne, now I want to focus remembering all of you.

Ok, that is it for now, "I am moving on Up".