I am so not good with this blogging thing. Why can't I get it together? So...back to May and June...we finished the end of school and the kids have be chillaxin' at home. Brennan has been in Strength and Speed Camp for 3 days a week since the beginning of June and will return to football practice on August 8th. His wound from his football accident has healed quite well. June flew by! Went to my Scrappin' Diva retreat on June 23rd-25th. I left late Saturday night and rushed home to rest for the night before we ventured out on our "drive" to Walt Disney World. We left on Sunday, June 24th for TWO WHOLE MAGNIFICIENT or shall I say MAGICAL weeks! We stayed the first night at the Swan near the Boardwalk & Beach Club, then Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa for 10 nights and then surprised the kids with another 3 nights at Animal Kingdom Lodge in the Jomba House. It was truly amazing to be with Jeremy and the kids with not a worry in the world. Loved this vacation so much! We didn't do the meal plan this time which caused us to buy groceries for the room. We tried to eat sandwiches during the day and then ventured out in the evenings for dinner. We hit Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Bahama Breeze's, Margaritaville (at Universal), Arabuelo's for mexican food, Chevy's for mexican food...and that's what I remember so far. The entire vacation was relaxing. We went to Typhoon Lagoon twice, Disney's Quest twice, went to parks whenever we chose, slept in whenever we chose, enjoyed the wonderful pool and tanned in the Florida sun, also enjoyed the Saratoga's Turf Club pool table & lounge! I even visited the spa for a pedicure on July 4th. The fireworks were awesome! We went to Magic Kingdom for a wonderful fireworks show on July 3rd to try to escape the crowds that would be there on July 4th & 5th. All I can say....WONDERFUL! Well...we did end up doing the "meal plan" for the last 3 days that we surprised the kids with. Blah, Umph, Oh me oh my! It was a lot of food and I'm paying for those 3 days of indulging with all those extra calories! Arghh! We ate at Prime Time Cafe', Cape May Cafe', and Tony's at Magic Kingdom along with the snack per day and counter services that we had. I think my sweet husband has decided the meal plan may just not be worth the price. We are going back with our friends, the Moon's on Christmas day this year and will be doing the meal plan, but we will see for the next time. TBA!
So...now I'm back from vacation. Went to my first football booster club meeting for PMHS the Monday after I returned on Sunday, July 10th. It's been pretty non stop since. I volunteered to help with the golf tournament on July 29th. So...Jeremy sponsored a team called the Coconuts for Palapa Mac Radio and then sponsored a hole. I sponsored (from the office, of course)....the gift bags with a travel bag that has (toothpaste, brush, floss, lip balm & mouth rinse) and will also include a box of toothpicks. I also donated 16 boxes of golf balls so each bag would have a set of 3 balls. Whew! Another meeting Monday, July 18th and here we are on Wednesday! Last night was a little interesting...Brennan called me shortly after Jeremy left to come pick him up from strength and speed camp and said "Mom, uh...you need to come up here". I knew that didn't sound good. I panicked a bit...surprise, surprise! Jeremy grabbed the phone and said a grandma had backed into his car so bring paper and pen. That was strange because I didn't know why he needed me to bring paper and pen....No one at the school had paper and pen? So...I rushed up to the school and boy did this lady back in to him. OUCH! The car looked worse than it did when he was smushed in between two cars in the accident last July in Dallas. Shortly after I got there...the lady said she had to go...asked if Jeremy needed anything else (didn't even know if his car would be drivable with the bumber on the ground)....we said "no"...and would you believe that the lady backed up very fast and sped off in a school parking lot with a screech! Oh my goodness! There are high school kids up there and I was a little shocked that she did that after hitting our car. I was so thankful that Brennan wasn't driving because he was supposed to drive home after camp. Thank the Lord! He was a little shaken anyway. Just a lesson how fast things can happen. When we returned home, Jeremy called the lady's insurance company to start the dreaded process.
Of course, I proceed with my bible study and it was so funny! It was talking about how the Israelites were freed from Egypt and in the PROCESS they grumbled and complained. Imagine that! They were being freed and they complained that the food wasn't that wonderful. Afterall...they could have stayed in slavery and had all the meat and food they wanted and NOW...they were getting out and only had bread! Wow! They were upset at this process of not having what they wanted through the process of coming out. Not seeing what God was doing in restoring them and having patience...So BIG LESSONS for STACY during this season. At first...it was like wow...we've been hit from ALL directions this year...then I just laughed and thought to myself....no complaining Stacy....YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT GOD IS FIXING TO DO IN THE MCMILLAN FAMILY!!!
So....today's Wednesday. Tammy Mouton posted on her FB page a few days ago something that I cannot shake from my memory. "If money can solve your problem, it is NOT a problem". Now...that is food for thought. Money can fix that car, money can fix the financial issue with Alvin Diaz, money can fix some things, but only GOD can truly fix our problems (sickness and disease, relationships, etc....) Loved that quote! Now for another beautiful day and praying God's will be done in our situations!
Need to talk more about my bible study when I can write again! ta-ta-for now!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Grocery Store Man
just wanted to follow up and remember about the man and his daughter at HEB Saturday afternoon. Brennan and I were trying to rush through HEB Saturday afternoon, when we walked by a man pushing a basket with a little girl with a blanket. She was laying down in the basket and the man was on his cell phone and I overheard him saying to someone...."my daughter just got out of Texas Children's Hospital and I'm at the pharmacy to pick up her medicine". He continued to say something like here medicine was $183 and he was only $18 short. I wasn't sure if he was trying to get her medicine changed or what, but my heart broke for him. Bren and I went on the isle in front of them and I pulled out a twenty dollar bill. I quickly handed it to Brennan and said, go give this to that guy. He did just that. While the guy was still on the phone, Brennan said "excuse me sir" and handed him the $. That guy was so taken back and started crying....he said, "God bless you" and went on to say he had recently lost his job. Brennan and I were so moved that we almost started crying. I didn't want the man to feel bad so we got out of dodge pretty quickly as he took off with his baby girl, very happily saying "let's go get your medicine".
That was so amazing to me and Brennan to be able to help someone in need. We saw them as we were getting in to our car. The man seemed so happy and they were getting in the car with someone as both of us drove off. It's always easy as human's to speculate and wonder what, why, where, how? However, just knowing that God restores, gives back, and graciously gave us His life is so much more amazing. I pray that Brennan will always remember that is such a blessing to HELP someone in need and that is being JESUS to someone!
That was so amazing to me and Brennan to be able to help someone in need. We saw them as we were getting in to our car. The man seemed so happy and they were getting in the car with someone as both of us drove off. It's always easy as human's to speculate and wonder what, why, where, how? However, just knowing that God restores, gives back, and graciously gave us His life is so much more amazing. I pray that Brennan will always remember that is such a blessing to HELP someone in need and that is being JESUS to someone!
I'm feeling WACKY!
Well...last Monday I wrote and a lot has happened since then. Let my claw's come out! Arghhh! When you start learning about peace...it's amazing what life brings that isn't so peaceful. Last Tuesday night Bryce's team (the Brewer's) played a baseball game against the Phillie's (aka: Pappaw's Kids)...that game was so obnoxious and the coaches on that team were incredibly immature. Of course, we won! Thank Heavens for that! Wednesday afternoon, we received a phone call from the trainer at PMHS to let us know that Brennan had been in a football accident and would need stitches. That happened to be the same night that Bryce got a special invitation to Hershey Track n' Field at the stadium. We all met at the ER and Jeremy ended up taking Bryce to his event about 5 p.m. and Brennan and I sat in the ER waiting for his leg to be sown up for almost 4 hours. Thursday night was more peaceful for me, but Jeremy and Bryce went to baseball practice and then we had our first play off game on Friday night at 7:45 p.m. We won again which put us playing the Yankees (which happens to be my nephew TJ's team). After a semi-relaxing weekend, Jeremy and I went to play frisbee golf with our group from church and then Monday morning...the rat race began. I went with Bryce on his last elementary field trip to Minute Maid Park and it was really neat. After a tour at Minute Maid, we hiked over to Discovery Green where we had a nice picnic and then loaded up the buses to head back to our side of the world. I knew Bryce would be so tired after being in the heat all day, but he had a "big" game last night at 7:45 p.m (yep, really late for adults...much less elementary kids). Well...our team didn't play so good last night and they won 9-1. To make matters worse, when Bryce got up to bat the first time, TJ was pitching and he got hit pretty hard on the left arm near his elbow. He tried to hold it together, but in the third inning when he was relieving our starting pitcher, Hayden...he immediately walked 3 batters and of course the bases were completely loaded when he got on the mound. All of the family was there since Bryce and TJ were playing (Steve, Na & the kids, Mom & Larry and Dad). You can imagine how his feelings were hurt as well as his poor arm. He threw 16 pitches before Coach Jimmy took him out and he cried and cried. It was heartbreaking, but I've learned through the years that when Mom goes and talks to the kids in the dugout...it really does NOT help! Uncle Steve went and tried to talk to Bryce, but he pretty much snubbed him. After the game he was devastated and kept crying all the way home. He felt like he let his team down and lost the game which Jeremy tried to explain wasn't exactly true because none of the boys were hitting last night (even after practice right before the game). Jeremy wrapped in arm in ice and he finally went to sleep. He was finally needing his mommy too at bed time which totally made me feel special. I sang to him or a little bit and then we all went night night. He woke up this morning and didn't say too much about his arm with the exception of needing in wrapped for school.
So...now it's Tuesday night (our only night home this week) and I'm hoping to really relax and watch American Idol tonight. Bryce was also commended on his Math TAKS and we are so proud of him. He's definitely come along way this year. Mrs. Wright was definitely a great match for him in 4th grade this year! He passed all his TAKS and now we only have a few days left of 4th grade for Bryce and 9th grade for Bren. This year by far was the easiest of all so far! The boys did great this year and I'm so happy! Looking forward to a nice summer!
As for myself...I've had several challenging days with Jenell at the office. Last week, I think I cried everyday. I even went to work on Friday which is VERY unusual. She just doesn't like me and now that things have settled a bit....I'm really praying that she will come and talk to me so I don't always seem like the manager natzi. We'll see what happens, but I sure hope the air is much clearer soon! I'm also irritated at the City of Houston because our insurance changed and it is NOT near as good as it used to be. We now have $100 deductible for each family member on prescriptions and I just think the mayor hasn't been good for our police and firemen AT ALL!!! I must remember that ultimately God is in control and she cannot reign forever! Hopefully, someone else with incredible values and determination to make a "real change" is coming!
My Prayer today:
Dear Lord,
Thank you for taking care of Jeremy, Brennan and Bryce during these injuries this past week. I praise you that you are healing my family. Thank you for the teachers that the boys have met and worked so closely with all year long. I ask that you bless all the students and teachers this summer and let them all have a relaxing and fun summer. I ask that you bind up all the wounds of the teachers that have lost their jobs due to the economy and that you give our students an amazing future with all the budget cuts. Lord, I need You so much right now with my job. I give all the "power" to You and ask that you fill me with Your Holy Spirit and comfort me with Your supernatural love and protection. Father, I ask that You give me the words to speak to Jenell and the entire staff when needed and that You heal the struggles that are facing me with Jenell and Courtney. Forgive me for backstabbing and acting rudely to Jenell. I need You to help me through this situation and bring our staff close together again. Lord, please protect my mind and help me to concentrate! I ask that you bless Jeremy from his head to his toes. Give him the mind of Christ. I ask that You annoint him with idea's that could only come from You regarding business deals and situations. Lord, please help the radio station business not consume him if it's not Your will. Let our eyes be set on You in all that we do as a family. Lord, I ask that You pour out Your blessings on Brennan and Bryce. Please give them a heart after Yours and strengthen them to always follow You. I ask that You keep them from evil and that evil cannot come near them. Lord, bless their wives that are also being reared up even now. Keep them pure and holy before You and let Brennan and Bryce have a soul mate that loves You first. I ask already that You unite our families together that we always get along and love one another. Thank You Jesus for Your mercy and grace. Thank You for the gift You gave us at the cross. Please forgive me when I've failed You and help me to be more like You! I want to live in Your glory. Thank you for helping me learn to be content. I pray that You continue to show me how to be content and help others. I love You Lord! Thank you for allowing Brennan and I to help the man and his daughter at the grocery store last week. I want to always feel and hear Your Spirit speak to and through me! In Your Holy Name. Amen.
So...now it's Tuesday night (our only night home this week) and I'm hoping to really relax and watch American Idol tonight. Bryce was also commended on his Math TAKS and we are so proud of him. He's definitely come along way this year. Mrs. Wright was definitely a great match for him in 4th grade this year! He passed all his TAKS and now we only have a few days left of 4th grade for Bryce and 9th grade for Bren. This year by far was the easiest of all so far! The boys did great this year and I'm so happy! Looking forward to a nice summer!
As for myself...I've had several challenging days with Jenell at the office. Last week, I think I cried everyday. I even went to work on Friday which is VERY unusual. She just doesn't like me and now that things have settled a bit....I'm really praying that she will come and talk to me so I don't always seem like the manager natzi. We'll see what happens, but I sure hope the air is much clearer soon! I'm also irritated at the City of Houston because our insurance changed and it is NOT near as good as it used to be. We now have $100 deductible for each family member on prescriptions and I just think the mayor hasn't been good for our police and firemen AT ALL!!! I must remember that ultimately God is in control and she cannot reign forever! Hopefully, someone else with incredible values and determination to make a "real change" is coming!
My Prayer today:
Dear Lord,
Thank you for taking care of Jeremy, Brennan and Bryce during these injuries this past week. I praise you that you are healing my family. Thank you for the teachers that the boys have met and worked so closely with all year long. I ask that you bless all the students and teachers this summer and let them all have a relaxing and fun summer. I ask that you bind up all the wounds of the teachers that have lost their jobs due to the economy and that you give our students an amazing future with all the budget cuts. Lord, I need You so much right now with my job. I give all the "power" to You and ask that you fill me with Your Holy Spirit and comfort me with Your supernatural love and protection. Father, I ask that You give me the words to speak to Jenell and the entire staff when needed and that You heal the struggles that are facing me with Jenell and Courtney. Forgive me for backstabbing and acting rudely to Jenell. I need You to help me through this situation and bring our staff close together again. Lord, please protect my mind and help me to concentrate! I ask that you bless Jeremy from his head to his toes. Give him the mind of Christ. I ask that You annoint him with idea's that could only come from You regarding business deals and situations. Lord, please help the radio station business not consume him if it's not Your will. Let our eyes be set on You in all that we do as a family. Lord, I ask that You pour out Your blessings on Brennan and Bryce. Please give them a heart after Yours and strengthen them to always follow You. I ask that You keep them from evil and that evil cannot come near them. Lord, bless their wives that are also being reared up even now. Keep them pure and holy before You and let Brennan and Bryce have a soul mate that loves You first. I ask already that You unite our families together that we always get along and love one another. Thank You Jesus for Your mercy and grace. Thank You for the gift You gave us at the cross. Please forgive me when I've failed You and help me to be more like You! I want to live in Your glory. Thank you for helping me learn to be content. I pray that You continue to show me how to be content and help others. I love You Lord! Thank you for allowing Brennan and I to help the man and his daughter at the grocery store last week. I want to always feel and hear Your Spirit speak to and through me! In Your Holy Name. Amen.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Manic Monday
Today was back to school and work. Jeremy went to the doctor this afternoon because he injured himself at work yesterday. He has a strained/sprained muscle in his right leg. Bless his heart. I hope he feels better soon. He won't go back to the doctor until the 24th. I just got home from work and picking up Brennan. Bryce just finished homework and I'm chillaxin for a moment. I'm not proud of myself today because I snapped at Jenell once again. I am not sure why our staff isn't connecting with her. Sandy asked if I could go to lunch today because she needed to talk to me about how she's "feeling" about the office. We agreed that it's just not the same these days. I'm so sad and anxious and really need the Lord to intervene. Of course, I realized that I was more than irritated when I got in the car and thought about it.
Lord, please help me to deal with Jenell. I ask that you help me in this spiritual battle. Help me not to be consumed with what she doesn't do, but see the good things she does and point them out. Somehow, I ask that her eyes be opened and her heart softened to You. Only You can control this situation and help me control my tongue. Please forgive me for snapping at her and help me be Jesus to her. Thank you Lord for the beautiful things You will bring to FDC. In Your Name. Amen
Well...the summer is nearing and I'm excited for the kids to have a break. Now praying for God to pour out His blessings on Bryce as he's entering middle school. Direction for Jeremy and I for where he needs to go to school. Carter Lomax seems to have a lot of troubled children, but we are praying for a smooth transition and believe God will show us what we need to do. Happy Monday!
Lord, please help me to deal with Jenell. I ask that you help me in this spiritual battle. Help me not to be consumed with what she doesn't do, but see the good things she does and point them out. Somehow, I ask that her eyes be opened and her heart softened to You. Only You can control this situation and help me control my tongue. Please forgive me for snapping at her and help me be Jesus to her. Thank you Lord for the beautiful things You will bring to FDC. In Your Name. Amen
Well...the summer is nearing and I'm excited for the kids to have a break. Now praying for God to pour out His blessings on Bryce as he's entering middle school. Direction for Jeremy and I for where he needs to go to school. Carter Lomax seems to have a lot of troubled children, but we are praying for a smooth transition and believe God will show us what we need to do. Happy Monday!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
The Weekend Recap
Well....Lori opened her eyes and continued to get better. She either came home today or is coming home tomorrow. Thursday night Bryce had a baseball game and they played the Rangers. They won 10-0 and played awesome! I went to eat lunch with Bryce on Friday....of course he had his usual Taco Bell burrito with beans, cheese, and sour cream only, nachos with beans, cheese, and sour cream only and a soft taco with only meat and cheese. I cannot believe that he only has a few more weeks of elementary and I won't be able to eat lunch with him anymore. I'm so sad! After lunch, I went to the hospital to visit with Lori for a while and then picked Brennan up for his physical at his new doctor's office. Dr. Riddel is really nice. I really liked her a lot! By the end of the appointment...I was exhausted. We came home and vegged and I went to bed early. Jeremy was at the fire station. Saturday was the day to get Mackenzie ready for her 8th grade dance. Before I had to take Mackenzie at 12:45, the boys and I went to the Charleston Tea Room to eat an early lunch. I had a few jackets to pick up at the Style Junkie so they opted to ride with me and eat at the tea room. They are such gentlemen! We rushed home and Mackenzie and I left for the hair salon. While she was waiting to start her hair, I ran to Flowers & Company to pick up her flowers that were absolutely georgeous with pink roses and zebra, black & pink ribbon. Jeremy came back from Galveston to pick me and the kids up around 2 ish. It was some type of JEEP day and Jeremy met up with Mitch, Cory and friends along with Jodi and Richie ealry in the morning and then drove back to get us to drive all the way back. We had to get on the Ferry to go to Crystal Beach. We hung out for a while and then all went to Tortuga's on the Seawall. What a weekend. Jeremy worked today and the boys and I went to church. After church we ran by Subway and then home for a restful afternoon. I went to bible study at the Kim's tonight to finish up our series on A Praying Life by Paul Miller. I'm still trying to learn to journal properly and hopefully I will get this down.
In bible study tonight I was reminded of something that happened last week after I tucked Bryce in bed. Jeremy was working, Brennan was in his room and Bryce had been tucked in. It was really quiet and dark in the house when I began to pray out loud. I was really praying when I heard a small voice, "mooooom, moooom"....it was Bryce and he was tiptoeing nearer to me when he said, "mom, who are you talking to?" I thought that was so sweet. I had to tell him I was praying and talking to God. He said, "okay, you scarred me. I didn't know who you were talking to". Ha! Sweet baby boy!
This week also marked another memorable event when I found several video's on Brennan's phone that he shouldn't have downloaded. Someone shared an app with him for movie's. We are still pretty strict on what is viewed in our home (as we should be). Anyway....when he came home from school we asked him and he confessed completely about what was on his phone and amazingly enough...on the prayer cards I've been working on...one of the things I've been praying for Bren is that he would be caught when guilty. This is not for an "I told you so".....it's a prayer to keep him grounded in the Word and that he would respect God's laws and man's laws. All of that said, I was devastated that my sweet angel would download movies that were all out "warish and bloody". There was nothing other than that, but a little scarry because he plays so many xbox games with blood and war lately. So...he pretty much picked his own punishment which was removing the video's and giving up xbox for 40 days. I was proud in the end and prayed with him about all of this because I felt guilty too because I've allowed the xbox games into my house against Jeremy's will. The scripture that comes to mind is think on things that are pure, lovely, and of a good report. He's doing fine without his gaming, but now has decided he wants to trade all his war games in for money to save and purchase an IPAD. I'm not quite sure he's disciplined enough to save, but we shall see.
My prayer today:
Lord Jesus, I come to you tonight with thanksgiving and praise for all the wonderful things you have done in and for me. I am so grateful for health for our entire family and pray that you continue to pour out your richest blessings upon us. Lord, I thank you for healing Lori Moon and I ask that you continue to pour out grace upon the Moon family. I especially pray for Taylor that she will be drug free and healed from all sickness and disease. I pray for Tim as he continues to be the provider, that you will bless him and help him not to be abused. Please send your Holy Spirit to guide this family through all the trials they are facing. Lord, I ask that You bless Jeremy, Brennan and Bryce this coming week. Please touch their minds that they will have the mind of Christ, touch their hands and feet that they trod where You'd lead. Bless their daily activities that they honor You in everything they do. Please guide Jeremy to lead us in a way that You desire. I ask that Affordable & Dynastar continue to pay him the money that is owed and that it would grow tremendously ...and that a miracle be performed that our debt is all paid in full. Please help me Lord to give my anxieties to You and let You be in complete control over my life. Show me Your way each and every day. Lord, I want to be home with the boys and I ask that You show Jeremy what to do to create income to secure our retirement. Thank You again Lord for Your blessings on us. Help me to be a great employee, friend, daughter, sister, wife, and mother. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen
In bible study tonight I was reminded of something that happened last week after I tucked Bryce in bed. Jeremy was working, Brennan was in his room and Bryce had been tucked in. It was really quiet and dark in the house when I began to pray out loud. I was really praying when I heard a small voice, "mooooom, moooom"....it was Bryce and he was tiptoeing nearer to me when he said, "mom, who are you talking to?" I thought that was so sweet. I had to tell him I was praying and talking to God. He said, "okay, you scarred me. I didn't know who you were talking to". Ha! Sweet baby boy!
This week also marked another memorable event when I found several video's on Brennan's phone that he shouldn't have downloaded. Someone shared an app with him for movie's. We are still pretty strict on what is viewed in our home (as we should be). Anyway....when he came home from school we asked him and he confessed completely about what was on his phone and amazingly enough...on the prayer cards I've been working on...one of the things I've been praying for Bren is that he would be caught when guilty. This is not for an "I told you so".....it's a prayer to keep him grounded in the Word and that he would respect God's laws and man's laws. All of that said, I was devastated that my sweet angel would download movies that were all out "warish and bloody". There was nothing other than that, but a little scarry because he plays so many xbox games with blood and war lately. So...he pretty much picked his own punishment which was removing the video's and giving up xbox for 40 days. I was proud in the end and prayed with him about all of this because I felt guilty too because I've allowed the xbox games into my house against Jeremy's will. The scripture that comes to mind is think on things that are pure, lovely, and of a good report. He's doing fine without his gaming, but now has decided he wants to trade all his war games in for money to save and purchase an IPAD. I'm not quite sure he's disciplined enough to save, but we shall see.
My prayer today:
Lord Jesus, I come to you tonight with thanksgiving and praise for all the wonderful things you have done in and for me. I am so grateful for health for our entire family and pray that you continue to pour out your richest blessings upon us. Lord, I thank you for healing Lori Moon and I ask that you continue to pour out grace upon the Moon family. I especially pray for Taylor that she will be drug free and healed from all sickness and disease. I pray for Tim as he continues to be the provider, that you will bless him and help him not to be abused. Please send your Holy Spirit to guide this family through all the trials they are facing. Lord, I ask that You bless Jeremy, Brennan and Bryce this coming week. Please touch their minds that they will have the mind of Christ, touch their hands and feet that they trod where You'd lead. Bless their daily activities that they honor You in everything they do. Please guide Jeremy to lead us in a way that You desire. I ask that Affordable & Dynastar continue to pay him the money that is owed and that it would grow tremendously ...and that a miracle be performed that our debt is all paid in full. Please help me Lord to give my anxieties to You and let You be in complete control over my life. Show me Your way each and every day. Lord, I want to be home with the boys and I ask that You show Jeremy what to do to create income to secure our retirement. Thank You again Lord for Your blessings on us. Help me to be a great employee, friend, daughter, sister, wife, and mother. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
The facts of Wednesday
Well...today is Wednesday and just got home from seeing my friend, Lori Moon at the hospital. She's doing a little better today and I got to see her eyes open for a bit. We are still praying for a miracle and that God will heal her very quickly. Mackenzie has a cheer banquet on Friday night and her 8th grade dance on Saturday night. I will be going to order her flowers tonight or tomorrow. We'll get her nails done tomorrow after school. I'm sure she feels such a void without her momma.
Bryce had a baseball game yesterday and they won 11-10. Wooohooo! It was a super close game. Of course we played Kevin Satterwhite's team (the Red's). I hate competing against family, but I suppose it's okay. He went to the Museum of Natural Science on a field trip today and has practice tonight. Well....I just heard thunder. Will we get some rain? It's been so long since it's rained....everyone is begging for rain. So, we'll see if he gets to practice tonight or not.
Brennan is on his 3rd night of driver's ed. I cannot believe my sweet boy (excuse me...young man) is getting ready to be 15 and drive. Oh my goodness! Lord, please slow down the time. I'm praying for great success as he ends his freshman year of high school and that he will shine. I pray that the coaches find favor in him and that he is a mighty warrior for Christ.
That's my confessions for today. I'm collecting gift cards to make a basket for the Moon Family. The next few days will be a little busy....but I want to learn to work as unto the Lord by helping my friends. Not for my glory...but His glory.
Bryce had a baseball game yesterday and they won 11-10. Wooohooo! It was a super close game. Of course we played Kevin Satterwhite's team (the Red's). I hate competing against family, but I suppose it's okay. He went to the Museum of Natural Science on a field trip today and has practice tonight. Well....I just heard thunder. Will we get some rain? It's been so long since it's rained....everyone is begging for rain. So, we'll see if he gets to practice tonight or not.
Brennan is on his 3rd night of driver's ed. I cannot believe my sweet boy (excuse me...young man) is getting ready to be 15 and drive. Oh my goodness! Lord, please slow down the time. I'm praying for great success as he ends his freshman year of high school and that he will shine. I pray that the coaches find favor in him and that he is a mighty warrior for Christ.
That's my confessions for today. I'm collecting gift cards to make a basket for the Moon Family. The next few days will be a little busy....but I want to learn to work as unto the Lord by helping my friends. Not for my glory...but His glory.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Mother's Day 2011
Mother's Day was great yesterday. Jeremy and I went to the Swamp Shak on Friday and then walked around some of the shops on Kemah's Boardwalk. Saturday, we had our annual family girls tea for Mother's Day at Sweet Tea Cafe' and Bar in the Heights. We had a lot of fun. Our party was smaller this year, but everyone is really busy now with kids and all. Tammy & Misty joined me, mom, Renee' and Steph. We also had Ashley, TJ, and Bryce with us. We had a great time and the food was delicious! I had the sampler plate with chicken salad, egg salad, and tuna. Jenny gave us all of her desserts to sample and they were divine! Yesterday (Sunday), we went to Kim Son in downtown Houston. Mom, Larry, Steph, and TJ joined the four of us.
After the tea room, we went through some of the shops in the Heights and while in an Antique store...Bryce was getting very upset because he wanted to buy me something for Mother's Day and I kept telling him to save his money. Nevertheless, I gave him a $20 bill (that I owed him - b/c I borrowed it when I needed cash for his camp & owed him $40)...he purchased the sweetest, prettiest tea cup and saucer. When we got home, Brennan, Bryce, and I watched Tangled and then I was so ready for bed. Bryce stayed up late and painted me a few pieces of art and then posted a note on my bathroom mirror that gave me directions for an "adventure" that he created for me. He had me going all through the house with a stuffed animal set up in each room that gave me directions to the next room. Finally, the last stop would be the living room where he had his monkey sitting on the couch with the tea cup & saucer between its legs. It was so sweet! His notes were adorable and I am so proud of his big, big heart! Brennan gave me a lady bug and all of the guys gave me a sweet Tinkerbell card that sang, "I can fly".
So...now it's Monday and back to work. I wanted to jot down these memories before I forgot! I'm so blessed and thankful for my wonderful family!
After the tea room, we went through some of the shops in the Heights and while in an Antique store...Bryce was getting very upset because he wanted to buy me something for Mother's Day and I kept telling him to save his money. Nevertheless, I gave him a $20 bill (that I owed him - b/c I borrowed it when I needed cash for his camp & owed him $40)...he purchased the sweetest, prettiest tea cup and saucer. When we got home, Brennan, Bryce, and I watched Tangled and then I was so ready for bed. Bryce stayed up late and painted me a few pieces of art and then posted a note on my bathroom mirror that gave me directions for an "adventure" that he created for me. He had me going all through the house with a stuffed animal set up in each room that gave me directions to the next room. Finally, the last stop would be the living room where he had his monkey sitting on the couch with the tea cup & saucer between its legs. It was so sweet! His notes were adorable and I am so proud of his big, big heart! Brennan gave me a lady bug and all of the guys gave me a sweet Tinkerbell card that sang, "I can fly".
So...now it's Monday and back to work. I wanted to jot down these memories before I forgot! I'm so blessed and thankful for my wonderful family!
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