Life has been crazy!

Life has been a whirlwind of emotions. My sweet mom was taken from this world too soon. She was diagnosed with ALS on October 26, 2016. We traveled to SC and stayed on  Myrtle Beach  for 10 days. We came back through TN and stayed in  pigeon Forge Tennessee for 3 days. It was the best trio of my life. I got to spend time with my mom and my dad without interruptions or a schedule of time. In October of 2017, we took another trip to Nashville, TN and ended up spending 3 days in Branson on the way home. Mom was a little more depended on the wheelchair this trip. In March of 2018 we took a great trip to Hugo, Ok to an elephant enchanted  encampment. My mom said that was the best day of her life. While my mom is missed deeply daily, she did love her life to the fullest and I have amazing memories to think about daily.
Our new way of life is hard. I have days that it is hard to just think of things. But, I know mom is looking down and watching out for us.


Make memories! Live life to the fullest! Spend time with those you love!

Postcards

Our Childcare has enlisted in a postcard exchange. Childcare homes from every state. We are so excited to receive the mail and pin the new state. This was a wonderful idea for a summer project and I am thankful for the lady that started it. Here are the first 3 states to send us postcards. 

7 months later

Wow! God has shown me more strengths than I thought I could ever have. 7 months ago, I thought my marriage was at the end of it's time. I had met with an attorney, told my parents, told the kids and was ready to be a single momma. I have a job that can support us and family to help when needed. 

   However, God was not wanting me to file. He put people in place to stop me, he put thoughts of scripture and books in my hands. In fact, he made my whole attitude change in a matter of a few weeks. Now, was all my thoughts gone? No! But, he would pull me back to the right thoughts, actions and him every time. This has never happened to me before. God is still working in me and giving me the patients to stay and work on what we had seemed to loose;  Our focus on Christ first, then our marriage. 

It has been a while....

Well, our life has been more chaotic and our family has grown apart. I have had to rely on God for everything; the strength to go on, the patience I need to stay and just his love. I am truly lost! I never thought I would say that at the age of 41 years old. I will be posting scripture for everyone...  I am praying to be one with God and my husband once again soon. 

Flipagram - Philippines Mission trip 2014

2013- New beginning.

This year has been full of new things. Mark has a new job, I opened a daycare, Brianna started High School and Chelsea started new jobs. 

Just Random Thoughts

While out with a good friend of mine these last several months, we have talked to different guys. My friend is single. Well, I have heard married, engaged and dating men talk about their "other half". Here are a few of the different responses.... "She's Okay", " I would leave her for you", "she is nice", "she will do", " she is hard to live with" and "she works". Do these men ever think about how this lady is treated or how she sees you?  If you are telling overs the negative things, then that is where your mind is. I was shocked I didn't here, "she completes me", "she takes care of me",  " she puts up with me", "she is my love", " God has blessed me", "she is a keeper". Men, please think of everything your women does for you. Selfless things she does for you! Does she think twice before she cooks your meal? Does wash your clothes, clean your house, take care of the kids, pay bills, look nice for you, make sure the house runs smooth? Does she take care of you? Men please think about the response you would give next time you are asked a question like; How is your marriage, or How do you live with her, or maybe even Is she sweet?