What a week!~

What a week!~ Spent a couple of days with BoBo. Granddaughter and her best friend came one day during the snow/ice storm and hoarded the puter all day. lol My oldest grandson is sick so I have not seen him in days. He stayed away so he would not pass germs on to BoBo and the rest of the family. Poor baby can't be around daddy. There is a virus going around that makes one so sick for days. Whew!~ Ric had it a week or so ago and went to the dr. twice in one week. So far the rest of us have not been hit with it.

I finally finished reading On Wings of Eagles by Ken Follett. I will post on that in another blog. Good book!~

It is 3am and I had a bout with my acid reflux so I got up and puttered around the kitchen and then spent some time in prayer and reading my Bible. That quiet time with my God can be so uplifting. I feel so bad for anyone who does not read the Bible and pray in a quiet time daily. I wonder how the world survives without it. The insanity and evil of the world demands that I maintain my mind in this way. The added benefit is that I have found my way and He leads me through so many situations that in the past could have left me reeling.

My sister Mary called my late Friday night. Yipeeeee!~ After all is said and done, she is talking about coming to church with me on Sunday. She has not been there in months. Another prayer answered. *sigh* She stayed away from church and tried to deal with things on her own and found that the chaos and confusion can be enough to decimate a person mentally and spiritually.
If she gets back in church again maybe her two younger sons, and even her daughter and family will start going again. The boys need the church or AA to at least stay sober. So, I keep praying and I'll let God do the rest. The boys really don't have a clear concept of God and they need to find him somewhere.

Finding God and knowing him, is the hardest part of the battle in our lives between good and evil. When the darkness surrounds us, it is hard, so very hard for the smallest glimmer of God's light and love to shine through. Only when we seek to find his light can we open up to receive all he has for us. It sounds simple, but the veil of darkness can be so thick, the mind and spirit can't focus on the light just waiting for us.

Psalm 119:105 "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."

For most of my life I was living in such darkness, I prayed but I did not see the light, and I could not get beyond the darkness that corrupts the mind and spirit. I was a part of the chaos and confusion and did not even know. I think that is what goes on in the lives of so many people and why they are so spiritually bankrupt.

I really don't know why I am rambling so, but, just thoughts of an old lady prowling the blog at 3;00 am. LOL

Sunday, January 24th thoughts

What an awesome service we had at church yesterday morning. Brother Wofford taught again and it was incredible. I carried so much with me when I left. During alter call my daughter and I both recieved a gift of emotional healing and such intense Joy. We were so filled with the Joy of the Lord we were shaking with laughter, yet tears were streaming down our faces. In any other church that could not happen. At the very least any other demonination would have assumed we were being disrespectful. But, what happened was a moment in our lives we will always cherish. What unspeakable Joy our God will infill us with if we are seeking and ready. I carried so much with me, I wish I could share, but, the final thought that just about anyone can understand are the words of Jesus: "Peace, Be Still.". Such simple words, but, filled with so much more than most of us take the time to try and understand. Brother Wofford is truely an annointed Man of God. I was so blessed by his sermon.

After church we had a Birthday party for BoBo. Whew!~ Things were good, but, so many hitches. LOL. The party was planned for 1pm and although three of the girls made it on time the rest of the gang did not show up until around 2:30pm. That is way beyond time for him to nap. We raced home at 3:30 and it took an hour for him to wind down and go to sleep. He did not wake until 6:30pm and he was starving. By the time I got him and his Papa fed it was too late for me to make the evening service. Oh, how my heart and spirit longed to go and be with my church family, and to listen to Brother Wofford one more time. I did consider going late but, by then I would have walked in an hour into the sermon. Too rude for me. lol

I am so thankful to have found UPC and be a part of such intense worship and praise. I have the Holy Ghost and the comfort that carries me in this world of choas. I know in the quiet times to accept his peace and carry it with me. My God is Able!~

BoBo is running amuck after a pancake breakfast this morning. He only slept until 8am. I kinda thought since the little stinker stayed up until midnight he would sleep in. Ha~! Time to do a diaper run I am sure. Pancakes can get a guy goin' ya know??

What a Friend!~

We just got home from an awesome church Revivial service. We listened to Ron Wofford, Dean of Thoelogy, Texas Bible College. Oh, how I love to attend a good worship service and hear strenghtening and guiding words from a Man of God. It was such a blessing spiritually and I have an intense feeling of renewal. My husband went with me tonite and that was an answer to prayer.

Wednesday nite service was an amazing experience for me. We had a corporate prayer meeting. That was my first experience in that kind of prayer and worship service and it was so uplifting. I've been to prayer meetings before, but, this one was led by Pastor Bowman and we prayed as a body with his guidance on different areas. I knew and felt an overwhelming spiritual strength flowing through the whole church.

It has been a demanding week and I needed both services. My granddaughter got sick earlier in the week and went to the doctor two times before she was correctly diagnosed and received the proper meds. Whew!~ She was sooooo sick. I am so thankful she is on the mend now. I had my hands full while everyone was at work.Today she was eating normally and acting like a typical 14 year old. LOL She could barely swallow liquids and did not care to eat at all for the last few days. By yesterday I feared she would dehydrate and that can be critical. Another major answer to prayers.

"What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear. What a priviledge to carry, everything to God in prayer." Anyone out there who remembers that song?

Ode to a Deer Hunter

The seasons of the deer hunter
come and go in life.
To get away and hide-away
from the frantic chaos and strife.

He finds a quiet hilltop,
and settles in to watch...
a deer trots into the clearing,
then lifts his head and stops.

The Hunter knows his dinner
could quickly fade away...
but peace has overcome him,
so he'll shoot another day.

When suddenly he realizes,
just what could he be thinking?
and instantly he awakens,
in bed his eyes ablinking.

by Shirley F. Haley
October 2005

written for my dearest son
Dale Bryce for the panel quilt titled:

Ode to a Deer Hunter

Merry Christmas! (2005)

Ode To My Inner Child

When I was a child, I held back the tears,
but later they came, in young adult years.
I try to let go, to live and let life,
It took all I had to try and forgive.
He is but a man, a human they say,
Incest is brutal...
learning to live, took so many days.
The years now my autumn,
I have found peace.
I touch life with love,
and I no longer grieve.
When you see me now, and know this truth
you may wonder how, I survived my youth.
I tell you truely, I really don't know,
but, God has his mercies,and on us bestows.
I know his love, and his amazing grace.
And, through it all, I found my place.

Shirley F. Haley

published in:
The Best Poems and Poets of 2002


Posting this here for my own reference.

Brain dead!~

I am slightly brain dead today. I fasted yesterday and things went wild. Granddaughter got sick at school, so I went and got her and brought her home. Later in the afternoon, Dr. said it is a virus. So, she is here today and sleeping now. At noon yesterday BoBo and mama had car trouble so I hauled them around doing a few errands. It will be such a blessing in a few weeks when she gets a better car. Some days like yesterday, It is so hard to find "me" time. It was a bit difficult for prayer time aside from the running in circles all day. I ended my fast at dinner time as I was starting to feel weak and worried about a crash. (Crash is diabetic lingo for a bottom in low blood sugar.)

Hubby worked on pulling the trany from the Z71after he got home last night. The trany went out Monday night. We've had vehicle problems for the past two months. I just pray my way through. If the trany had to go out, at least it wasn't in the hard freeze or during the horrible winter storm a couple weeks ago. It helps to find the good in every situation. The weather is good right now, so hopefully he can get a rebuilt or whatever replaced right away.

The scripture that seemed to lift me up this morning was:

Psalm 27:14 "Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart, wait, I say on the Lord."

I also take comfort in the verse from

Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Life can be so demanding, and circumstances beyond our control can sure hit hard, leaving us reeling sometimes. I ran in circles yesterday and aside from the struggle to keep up with everyone, I was wanting to be in prayer for my fast. I know that we are to go about our business as usual while fasting. But, a couple of my reasons for fasting are the kind that really need prayer and fasting. Lots of prayer. I have two loved ones who are going through so much emotional torture, I know they are under severe attack, similar to the story of Job. I can see the evil influences in their lives and I know how difficult it is for a young person. It is hard for older and stable adults to suffer a bombardment of emotional stress, but, young people don't always have the emotional tools needed to cope with these things.

I pray for their strength and mine as well. I need to be strong and that has been a true gift and blessing from my God. Since my open heart surgery I am sometimes weak and weary. With his strength flowing through me I am able to maintain and walk with them through some of the battles.

I started a new book a couple of days ago. I will get back to it later today and get a bit of physical rest. It is an older publication titled On Wings of Eagles by Ken Follett. I will try and post my thoughts on it soon. It is a true story and Follett is a great writer, so that should make for a great book. I am fortunate to be such a fast reader. I can blaze through a book in no time when I am hooked on the storyline.

I intend to post some of my older writings such as Poetry and whatnot here. So, be aware as some of my postings will be older things I am adding for the storage here on my blog.

Good mornin' world!~

The sun is about to shine through my kitchen window. The weather has been so much better the last few days. I actually cleaned the porch of Christmas and nasty weather debris and that makes me feel better. When things are in order around the house I feel better. Now, all I need to do is rent a rug doctor and do my carpets. I have a shampooer but the RD is so much better. I will wait until after next week-end to do the carpets.

BoBo has a birthday this week, and Rachel will probably have a party next week-end. If I wait we can do my carpet and then hers at the same time. She will probably need it after a herd of little ones tromp through doing the Bday thing with cake and goodies. LOL BoBo will be two years old. I am old!~ No gettin' around it. :P Greatgrandson will be two...Wow!~

I heard two awesome sermons yesterday at church. Pastor Bowman, as a Man of God, absolutely leaves me amazed sometimes. I don't think he really knows how insightful and informational his sermons are. I know he knows that he leads us as a flock and I know he prays so diligently for all of us. But, the spiritual guidance, the insight into the word that he has and shares is so uplifting and encouraging. WE do go from glory to glory as it says in the Bible, and there are times when I personally go from sermon to sermon. Sometimes when the world is crushing down on me, I can get so much strength and deliverance from his sermons. Lately he has preached on Faith, and yesterdays sermon really helped to build mine. Last night his sermon was on letting the worshipper out and it was a great sermon. Oh yeah, I got CD copies of his morning sermons for the last two weeks. I did not get one from last night because I think it was one of those, "you had to be there", kind of sermons. I wish Pastor had a blog page so I could go and pick his brain whenever. LOL

I broke my cell phone right before church last night so I did not send out a text scripture this morning. I will head to the cell phone store in a little while. Those things are so expensive, I hate to even walk through the door. I feel the money flying outta my pocket, tightwad that I am. LOL

My text for today, or later today will be:

Psalm 33:22 "Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee."

His mercy sustains me and I hope in him. Simple enough? It carries me through a lot of the hard times. Times when I can't find my way without him. The beginning of this scripture, says we are asking for his mercy, but the latter part of this scripture points out that it will be dependent on our hope in him. It is a faith thing. To me it is all about opening our eyes to seek his face. I do believe that I gleaned that part about faith just because I heard an awesome sermon on faith yesterday.

Cross Country by James Patterson

Cross Country by Patterson is yet another in the Alex Cross mystery series. I personally think Patterson had some kind of social awakening that influenced his writing in this book. While the suspense was dramatic and mesmerizing as only Patterson can inflict, the story itself was too true in is realities to ignore. Horrific multiple murders leads Alex Cross chasing his killer, around the world to face the devastation, destruction, and nightmarish realities for the people of Africa. The killer gang thugs leave a trail of devilish violence and leads the reader on a non-stop action adventure/mystery.

I personally found more in this book than any other of the Patterson books I've read to date. He was more than just a creative writer, he was a social conscience advocate. Awesome book, if you can bear the horrors of an all to true foundational structure in the story.

Double Cross by James Patterson

Double Cross by Patterson is another in the Alex Cross mystery series. I have read a couple of these before. I read non-stop to find out who did what, how this would end. Cross is targeted by two killers and the suspense is non-stop. One maniac killer is desperate for attention and does his horrendous crimes on camera for all the world to see while taunting Cross with his methods. The other killer, an old nemesis of his adds to the deception and surprising twists.

Eye Opener!~

Hubby called from work in MW City, OK. Earthquake hit somewhere and bldg shook. I watched news and it was a 4.0 n the R scale, and it hit NE of Jones, Oklahoma. There were two quakes and the big one was felt as far away as Ada, Prague, and OKC. According to the news, people in the epi-center area were knocked out of bed, and pictures and dishes were thrown to the floor. Whew!~ It rattled my hubby and he is not rattled easily. Mr. macho man. I mean that in the nicest way. 4.0 and that is scary. I am so thankful that it appears no one has been hurt. I think of Matthew chapter 24 and Mark chapter 13. Oklahoma has experienced over 20 small quakes just recently. Over the past year or so, I have lost track of the number. But, it is growing.

My day started out so quietly and I had my study time. This verse below was the one that caught my attention. I needed the words to carry in my heart.

"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Phillipians 4:7

Time to turn it all over to him. For He is Able!~

Standing on the Promises!

The old song Standing on the Promises has been going through my mind the last few days. I hadn't thought of it in years. I guess it is to remind me that I do have promises from my God within his word. Some days I fly along and don't trip or stumble in my faith walk. Then the mind goes on a bender and I am flailing along caught up in worry, or worse grumbling about everything. LOL

I am so human. I get into worry about my daughters health or BoBo, or my son, or one of the grandkids. I worry about my hubby and his zealous work ethic. He works so hard. My magnificent mind goes overboard, the attack is on and I worry. I take some health issue and turn it into a life threatening issue. Then I have to head for the Bible and seek his word. I make myself seek him when those things threaten my sanity. By his grace I am sober, and clear headed.

But, sometimes the insanity of life and the world around me can sure trip me up. Maybe it is some idiot who cuts in front of me while driving, I slam on the brakes, and I want to shout at them. Or, it could be I burnt the toast. I can take these things and run amuck. Some trivial thing (when I lose my perspective), can send me reeling into a mind bender.

Even the local or world news can be enough for most of us. It is so heart wrenching to see and hear the news about Haiti for example. I pray for the people of Haiti. I pray for his mercy and grace over there amid the colossal devastation. I realize that my silly little dramas are so minuscule in comparison with the devastation those poor souls face right now. I know that some of this comes from Matthew chapter 24. I am aware...

I know that evil is at work and on the attack all around me but God will triumph. My text message this morning was:

I John 4:4 "Ye are of God little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."

This section in I John, is about facing the spirit of the Anti-Christ in the world around us. But, it also applies to life on a daily basis. We all have heard the words greater is he that is in me, than he that is in the world. Today I choose to remember that the Spirit of my Saviour, Jesus, lives within me and He is greater. Greater than any illness, or attack of the mind. He is greater than any environmental devastation the world may be facing. He is greater than any physical or mental adversity I or we might face. I know He is Able and I am standing on his promises. In the immortal words, "We shall overcome", I am lifted up.

BoBo is feeling some better~

BoBo went to Dr. today and it is supposed to be allergies. I am not so sure. The cough has been there off and on for weeks now. I hope that is all it is. He has been so sick for the last week. He threw up food yesterday. Today after he got back from the Dr., he got sick after lunch. Then he fell asleep and only took a one and a half hour nap. He takes three and four hour naps. It was so good to spend time with him tho'. He is such a sweet baby, even when he is sick. I read a while as he slept. While he was at the Dr. I did a bit of house cleaning.

The book I started reading is Double Cross by James Patterson. My daughter brought it with another Patterson. She reads a lot of his books and is a big fan. I've read a couple of his books in the past, I just cannot recall the titles at the moment.

I have been so tired lately. I got my B-12 shot on the fifth, but, it has not kicked in like it usually does. The weather has been so nice the last couple of days. I need to get out and do a bit of yard work while I can tomorrow afternoon. It is supposed to be around 50 degrees...wooohooo~! I will try and control my reading a couple of days. LOL Since BoBo will not be here I need to get a few things done.

Still waiting to find out if my daughter has the referral appointment with a hemotologist. *sigh* Hurry up and wait?~

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Isaiah 41:10


Leaning on the everlasting arms!~ My God is Able!~

It is 6:26 p.m. in the evening, and I finally have quiet time.

Ladybug, our Boxer/Black Lab mix dog, got into the trash this afternoon. Good grief~ What's with that? She knows better. Our neighbor has five dogs and two cats. Her cats prowl the neighborhood, digging in trashcans, and we have to keep the lid on tight or they will make a mess. They are beautiful animals, one black and one long hair white. If we leave a window down on a vehicle, the white one will crawl in and leave massive clues to her presence with cathair everywhere.

I've never had a problem with lady messin' with the trash tho'. She is getting old, and I was so shocked that she would get in there and make that kind of mess. :{


btw, just so you know. Some of my writings are intended for my kids. So, if it seems that I am talking to thin air, just know that one purpose of my blog is for the kids, now, and maybe later on. ya know...

Ok, enuf of the rambling... see ya...

A moment this morning~

I was reading my Bible this morning after my early prayers and found this scripture. "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall life you up." James 4:10 It really caught my eye, as I try when I pray early in the mornings, to seriously open my heart and reach out to God. I have things I pray about that are so critical to the happiness and healthiness of my family. With all that goes on around them, when I watch the battle between good and evil in their lives I am reminded that this is not a joke. I see the evil that strikes out and causes emotional damage, or physical damage. I see where only a spiritual healing can create health and happiness and put an end to the heartbreak they face sometimes.

This scripture helped me to get humble, seek his grace, and although I am a bit tired from the week-end, I have been lifted up. I see his grace around me and I know that he is watching over them. God is so good and I am so thankful that his mercy endureth forever.

Life Support by Tess Gerrittson

Life Support by Tess Gerrittson was good, but, it does not compare with The Mephisto Club and The Keepsake. I read it in one afternoon. While the storyline was good, I got bogged down in the medical terminology at times. Dr. Toby Harper is night ER rotation Physician at Springer Hospital until one night when one of her patients vanishes. She is attending him when a major emergency occurs and he is left unattended and the old gentleman disappears. He was delirious, in critical condition, and appeared to have what might be a viral brain infection as he barely responds to medical treatment.

Then other older men start showing signs of brain disorders and she is on the hunt. But, she is under scrutiny from hospital admins for the first disappearance. A second patient dies while in hospital care and things intensify. Ok... all I'm gonna say. Good book and worth the read, but, like I said the medical terminology was not my thing. I give this three stars~ (out of five).

The Keepsake by Tess Gerrittson

The Keepsake by Tess Gerrittson is another in the collection about Detetective Jane Rizzoli and Dr. Maura Isles. It follows with some characters from The Mephisto Club by Gerrittson. Sometimes fascinating in the storytelling,

I was hooked from the first two pages. At times I was mesmerized and as my family can tell you I was in my reading zone. When I read I zone out and don't seem to hear others when they try to reach me. (If it is a good book, I might add.) I had to tear myself away time after time to deal with real world issues. I took it with me to the school in afternoons to pick up my granddaughter, and read a few pages while waiting. Then I would stick my nose back in the book as soon as I got home. This story can be riveting so be ready for a obsessive read. LOL

I will continue to follow the stories in this collection as I have found the characters of Rizzoli and Isles to be believable. I do recommend this for anyone who enjoys mysteries. Feel free to use the Amazon.com search at the bottom of my blog page to look at this book more closely.

More Sunshine~

Bubba Justin and lil' sis...

Daddy Justin and Uh OH!~ Bobo wakin' up...

Stop with the pics!~

Some of my Sunshine~

Number one Son, Dale and Bobo...
















Football Player Todd and Bobo...















Three of my boys:
Dale and his sons, Todd and Jacob















and Mister Sleepyhead caught unaware!~

Papa and his girl...





















Mama and her girl...


















Yup, My girl too... ( Miss Kitty,lol)

and another Bobo moment.

My Sunshine

This was several months ago and I just had to share the sweet smile that rocks our world. Mitchell Lee ~aka~ Bobo~

Fasting and Prayer...

Fasting and prayer is not an easy undertaking in weather like we are having now. But, Pastor Bowman asked us to fast and pray one day this week. I am diabetic so I do a Daniel fast; no meat, no sweets and no bread. (I am fine, and I have done this before.) I am doing mine today as the week is getting away from me.

But, the rest of the family still has to eat, so I read scripture, pray, and come here to express my thoughts and stay away from any snacks. I put on a pot of Pintos, made a pan of brownies and will cook chili later on. Yes! I am fine. It is sooo cold out, the idea of good food will make my family happy. My son Dale will be by later on for lunch, and to carry a few brownies and other stuff home to the kiddos. My daughter may come for lunch and my oldest grandson may pop in and he can snack. Hubby and granddaughter Ricci will enjoy the fruits of my labors later on in the day after school and work. I will eat later too. In the meantime if I need a snack I have my things ready.

I am praying for the healing of my daughter, my son and his wife, my grandchildren, greatgrandson, and my hubby, I am praying for my church family and their extended families too. Our church has been praying for a little girl named Shasta who has cancer, and I have been praying for her as well. I also pray for Revival Fire.

It is almost lunchtime and I am hungry. Only natural, right? So I read some scripture and it helps me.

Numbers 12:13 13. "And Moses cried unto the Lord saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee."

If the words were good enough for Moses they're good enough for me. When I pray and fast, and read, I feel the Spirit move through me and it strengthens me. Sometimes it brings me to tears when I think about the problems troubling the people I am praying for, so, I mean it when I say I beseech thee.

His Mercy endureth Forever!~ and Christoper!

My nephew Christopher age 38 walked up to Taco Bell one summer afternoon two years ago to meet his younger brother and walk him home from work. It was payday and he knew Charles would want to go to the bank. !! As they left TB, they walked a shortcut through a field behind TB. Chris and his brother Charles are both American Indian. There was a guy and some girl in the field and both appeared to be drunk. But, Charles knew the guy because he also worked at TB. The guy, also AI from another tribe evidently , as best as has been determined by police... was ready for battle. He assaulted Charles and when Chris tried to help his brother the guy took a baseball bat to his head.

I honestly don't the specifics about why this happened. But, it happened. Maybe Charles and the guy did not get along at work, who knows.

He was taken to Shawnee hospital and was transferred to trauma center in OKC. He was seriously injured and over the next few days the pronosis was very bad. His head was swollen, badly bruised and looked like a football. His skull was cracked almost all the way from one temple to the other. Severe concussion!~ Doctors said he had Left Brain Damage, that would basically leave him mentally handicapped. We were told he would need months of therapy, if he regained consciousness. His mother was told he would need to apply for his disability benefits to help cover medical expenses.

Four days into the hospital ordeal, church members was praying around the clock. Our Pastor was a real source of strength. Sister LaBeff came on her lunch hour on the 4th day, and we formed a circle around his bed praying and laid hands on him. Later in the day I brought my sister, his mom back to Shawnee for some much needed rest.

At 4:00p.m., his brother Mark called on his cell phone from the hospital and said, Chris was sitting up in bed, drinking a Dr.Pepper and talking to his little girl on the phone. My God is Able!~ Sometimes he moves in a mighty way and I am so thankful he returned Chris to his three children.

HIS Infinite Mercy!~ and Todd!~

Sometimes when I have battles between good and evil raging in the lives of people around me I take time for Remembrance. I get into gratitude and think of all the things I am thankful for, that God has done in my world. Today I am thinking back a few years to when my grandson Todd was so horribly battered in a four wheeler accident. I look at how bad the wreck was, and what he had to endure in the weeks and months that followed. Broken ribs, broken jaw, knocked cross eyed, surgeries on his eyes, and more surgeries on his jaw when he gets older. I see him now at the age of 15 years old, playing football like an NFL pro and I know My God is Able. He answers prayer! So today I will post a few Remembrances. It will remind me and strengthen my faith.

I started reading a new book today. I always pile up a TBR winter stash, and with the temps outside what they are, I'm glad I have a suppy of books ready. LOL I have worked like a maniac the last two days re-organizing my house after the holiday stampede. I stopped for a bit today to rest and started reading The Keepsake by Tess Gerrittson. My intent was to browse a couple of books from my stash and make a selection to start reading tomorrow. But, within a few minutes I was so hooked on the storyline. I am too tired to read more now, but, my plan for tomorrow is reading and more reading.

Yes, I did get up early, say my prayers and read my Bible as I try to do every day. It's a good thing too. It seems like as soon as I clear one emotionally stressful hurdle and take a deep breath, here comes another one to hammer me down. I can't go into this one but, it is the kind of thing that can cause sleepless nights. I will call on the God I serve and offer every person involved up to him. I can do nothing myself, but, I know that God can handle this and so much more if I continue to offer it up to him. Sometimes family problems when it involves children can create a lot of gray hair. The scripture that came to mind as soon as I got up today was:

"Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33

No, I do not have these things memorized, the verse came into my head when I got up. ??? It puzzled me. So, I had to look it up to know the chapter and verse. It was so appropriate for me today, as things were hectic and family issues came up to rock my world. If you believe in prayer please pray for my children and grandchildren. A prayer for my greatgrandson would be much appreciated too.

Greatgrandson "BoBo", will be out of town for a bit and he left Sunday evening. I took him to church with me Sunday morning and he was so good. For a baby who will be two years old this month he amazes me how he can focus on something. At church he listens so intently until he falls asleep. If he watches one of his movies, like Cars by Disney, he is fascinated for almost two hours. Amazing child!~ He makes me so happy and oh, how I love it when he laughs.

Hope!~

With everything in life sometimes running amuck, I can find hope and encouragement in my Bible. My daughter is having health issues, my oldest grandson is struggling in so many areas, and my son has things that I worry over too. I pray about these things every day, but, sometimes I struggle with my faith walk. My extended family has so many issues they are in turmoil over, that it is so hard to reach them. Not only that, many of my extended family on the Native American side, because of their cultural differences, do not take Biblical teachings seriously, nor do they care to learn how to live a Christian life. I think I may be the only person in my immediate family who reads the Bible on a regular basis. I do know that my daughter and my granddaughter pray on a daily basis. I choose to believe that my son does too. Most people only pray when things are going bad or they have a rough patch. Today the words from Romans 15:4 gave me comfort.

Romans 15:4 "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. "

I take a great deal of comfort by reading my Bible and focusing on scripture almost every day. This verse reminds me to hope in the Lord and in his Word!~

So, to those of you who get a texted scripture from me now know, it is how I reach some of my dearly loved family and friends. At my ripe old age of 57, I use the text mode on my phone to reach out and touch someone.

My first entry

I got the idea for this from DollyCas. I intend to use this blogsite for my Biblical entries and well as my personal book list for the year. I can add family information and hopefully stay in touch with a few friends this way.