My Thoughts in someone else's words

I've been thankful for God's grace lately. I've been listening to this song all week.

Happy Birthday, Mom

"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life." ~Abraham Lincoln

If there is anything I know for sure about my mom, it is that she has prayed for me all of my life. That is more than anyone else in the world can do for another.

I love my mom beyond measure.
She has given more than I deserve.

If I could give her a gift that mattered most, it would be to pray for her grandchildren the way she has prayed for me.

Thank you, Mom.  I hope your day was a good one.

Fun Fathers

"What a dreadful thing it must be to have a dull father. "
-- Mary Mapes Dodge

My dads (I have two, as it just so happens) were great at supplying adventure to the lives of my sisters and me. We were never lacking for outdoor fun, camping, fishing, snowmobiling, and plain old picnics in the backyard. At the time, I had no idea what a blessing it was to be out in the wild, without a phone and my curling iron.

I still jump when bugs come near me, and I really don't like to be away from home very often. But, now, I wouldn't trade those wild times for anything. I might never have touched a worm in my whole life if it hadn't been for them.

My girls already treasure the adventures with their dad. So far, it has been "real" acting on stage and going to Six Flags that top the list. Who knows what might happen if he takes them camping while they are in their teens, but I can say that at least one of my girls will jump all over that one with joy.

So, thank you Dad & Dad for giving my life some adventure. The memories are a treasure to me.

I still love this guy-but I don't want to marry him!

You can count on Tony Woodlief to have an opinion on most things. I enjoy reading his blog as often as I can. Here's his take on the polygamy issue:

Sometimes Less Is Better

**Does it count as a post if all I do is link to another person's blog??

Done Living

I've been thinking of this song today. I heard it a few weeks ago, but today, some of the lyrics came back to me and I had to look up the rest. I thought I'd share it on this weekend of remembering those who lived and died for our country.

Sometimes I fear dying, or someone I love dying. Not because I'm afraid of death, but because I don't want to die before I'm done living.


"Done Living," by Justin McRoberts, from his Deconstruction album:




This artist has a myspace.com page & a post about why he wrote this song. It made me smile and get teary-eyed at the same time.
MySpace.com - Justin McRoberts


Have a blessed Memorial Day Weekend.

Day out with Thomas

The girls had a great time with 2 cousins in March. It was a big treat to ride a "real" train.

The train at the mall is getting a little babyish for the big girls, although they still ask for it every time we go there.

You can learn something everyday...

I had no idea that someone could actually be allergic to caffeine. I know some people get headaches, rapid heartbeat, and other side effects, but I had never heard of an actual allergy to it until today.

CAFFEINE ALLERGY: Past Disorder or Present Epidemic?