Knock on wood...

If I thought knocking on wood would help, I would do it...

We've had 3 of the girls get sick. I'm guessing it's only a matter of time before the 4th one gets something.

First, Erin got what we call "The Pukes" late Friday night. For her, it lasted through Sunday morning. Second, on Sunday afternoon, I took Hannah in to the doctor's office. She has strep throat. Then, Sunday night (very early Monday) Lindsey got "The Pukes." For her, it only lasted about 7 hours. After dinner on Monday night, Hannah also got "The Pukes" in addition to already having strep.

Sarah is the only one who has managed to escape any sickness. I suspect that the straw full of soup that Hannah spit at Sarah's face had some kind of germ in it, though... so it's really just a matter of time.

I'm not really blogging this for sympathy. It's more of my excuse for not blogging lately. Truth be told, when I think of something to blog, I'm not at the computer. Then when I sit down at the computer, I've lost my thoughts.


" I'm eighteen years behind in my ironing.
There's no use doing it now, it doesn't fit anybody I know. "
Phyllis Diller

Where credit is due

I just finished reading Marty's post about Rod . I'm honored to know Rod, too. It is likely that Rod will inspire the hearts and minds of many Christians to get involved in revolutionizing our government. He is worth blogging about and I hope you will take time to read the article.

The article to which Marty refers, speaks highly of Rod. So does Rod's wife, Sherri. They have a terrific love story to which I could never do justice here. In a nutshell, Sherri says it all.

“He is our Boaz,” she says. “He redeemed what was cast off, and we love him.”


And Rod's own words below are a true reflection of the man I know. He is ever-humble and always giving credit where it is due.

“The Lord has provided for us in more ways than I can express. The fact that He could or would do so much with a poor kid from Arkansas—and a flawed one through and through—amazes me. I’m just very, very grateful for all He’s done.”

Rod and Sherri love the Lord and they believe that God has great plans for their lives. I do, too.


If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7: 14

This and That Matters

It seems that I have a lot of irons in the fire... but I'm not getting anything done. I seriously don't know what all I have been doing, aside from daily life duties, keeping up with the kids, and taking care of the basics of life. Those things seem to pile up faster than I can make plans to do anything else.

In the midst of all the laundry, cooking, cleaning, child-rearing, schooling, and all that jazz, I have been thinking often about one thing in particular. I'd like for you, my few faithful readers, to give input and PRAY for me as I consider the plan to go about it.

I'd like to start a Christian school. Not by myself, of course!

As you know, we were homeschooling our girls for a short while. Things became hectic and unorganized for different reasons, so Marty & I thought a temporary placement in public school would be an okay compromise until we can get things rolling again. Maybe things are not headed back home, though...

My girls love to go to school. So, my desire is to find other families who would be willing to start a small Christian school here in Forney. I know there are schools in Terrell, Mesquite, and other towns near us. I don't want to drive anywhere else. I also don't want a school that is going to cost an arm and a leg (or more) since we will have to put all 4 kids into it at some point.

There are some other ideas I have for it that won't really matter until later on. Until then, I need help from anyone who feels like praying.

So, for now, would you please pray with me and for us that God will lead us to other families who have the same desire to educate their children in a Christian environment? This is too important not to pray about. It's something that needs God's blessing.




"...but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen."
2 Peter 3:18

Christmas Pictures

This is some of the fun we had in Wyoming...

My mom and Lindsey


So many presents for all 16 of us PLUS my brother in law's family. 19 in all. We were very blessed & somewhat spoiled.


The stockings were hung...


Jenni and Lin


Erin, Hannah, and Sarah NOT sleeping.


Probably more to come as I sort through things.

Interesting... now if I could only find a buyer...

My blog is worth $1,693.62.
How much is your blog worth?

I actually got this link idea from another blogging mom. Her blog is worth much more than mine.

Rough Road

We are back from our Christmas trip to snow country. I guess I could have mentioned that we were leaving, eh?

The road getting home was some of the worst I have ever seen for actual travel. Since we don't own a hummer, we had to travel at speeds of around 35-40 for a loooooooooong stretch of road through Nebraska and Kansas. My strong husband kept us on the road with grace and patience... along with many answered prayers for safe travel.

So, here is a late Holiday greeting to all of you who stop in every now and then.

Merry Christmas and Happy 2007!!




In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1