Friday, April 25, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
I am home!
Flowers from Shannon and Shelly and CrossWay Community Church.
Flowers from my sweet hubby! They smelled so good!
This bouquet is from my mother-in-law Deloris. They were so pretty!
The surgery went well. I got home Wednesday morning. I have been sleeping a lot and just trying to do what the doctor said to do . . . take it easy! The medicine is making me a little dizzy but other than that, I am doing pretty good. Just wanted to update my blog to let you know I am home and doing well. Thank you all for your prayers . . . . they mean so much!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Bye bye Ursula!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
It just keeps getting better!
Man! What a birthday! It just kept getting better and better. The Smith Girls came over and made us dinner tonight. It was so yummy! Thank you guys so much. Then, Chrissie gave me a pedicure . . . it is so pretty! Am I blessed or what? Thank you girls for putting so much effort into making my birthday special. I certainly wasn't looking forward to having my birthday without John here with me, but WOW, I so enjoyed it! You guys are the best! I love you!
5 second rule?
Who needs a dog when your kids are not afraid to eat off the floor?
Even Lynette got in on it!
Too funny not to post! Don't cry over spilled choc. chips . . . . just eat them!
I have great friends!
Wow! Was I ever so surprised last night! The ladies in our care group plus a few more, threw me the best 35th birthday party ever! I have never had a surprise birthday party so I was not expecting this at all! They got me good!!!! Shelly and Tiff showed up at my front door and blind folded me and kidnapped me! After much driving around (so Chrissie could get herself and my kids to the destination before I got there) we arrived at Lynette's house where I was totally surprised to see everyone gathered there all for me! They had a beach theme and decorated the house all up like the beach because I LOVE THE BEACH! And they all carried in Mexican food because I LOVE MEXICAN FOOD and our care group ladies make the best!!! It was so awesome. I just couldn't believe it. I had NO clue this was happening. I am thankful I showered and looked half way decent! Oh my! I got some cool patio lights for my patio and a group of them went in together and gave me a gift certificate to OOH LA LA for $95! WHOA! For those of you who do not know, OOH LA LA is a wonderful little boutique that sells Sorrelli jewelry. I am not much of a jewelry lover but this stuff is amazing! John bought me a necklace and earrings in Feb. and I just love it! I have Spring Rain so I decided to start a new collection of Pina Colada. I just love it! Thank you ladies so much for all you did for me. Just setting aside a night to come and be with me means so much. I love you all so much and am so happy that God sent us here to be apart of your lives. It is such a joy to just live life with you all. You are our family and we are so grateful to God for you! God is just too good to us to have brought us here. We feel at home and that is such a great feeling! Thank you for making all that great food too! You guys are amazing cooks! Cassie, thank you for making that delicious cake! I love that you love to bake like me! Chrissie, you really made me believe you were just coming over to spend the night! I had no clue! Your lies are so believable! I forgive you though! :o) To everyone else, thank you, thank you, thank you! You guys made my birthday so wonderful! I will NEVER forget this birthday! I love you all very much and am so thankful for each of you.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Birthday Surprises!
Thank you Kendra, and Happy Birthday to you (on Wednesday!) They are beautiful!
More Birthday Flowers from my sweet hubby. Kristen picked them out . . . can you tell? All pink!
Since John is away this week (left this morning at 6 to go to a conference) we celebrated my birthday early. He took me out for lunch then I took a big 'ol nap! I needed that! Then the Smith Girls came over with a secret project they had been working on with my family as a surprise for me. It was a DVD of my family (Chrissie took the cutest photos of them!) with quotes from them like "I like it when you fix me any kind of food" ~ Nicholas.
It was really neat . . .they even put music to it, including . . .Brandi, You're a Fine Girl! Then we had the singles over and Tiff made a birthday cake for Kendra, Jessica and myself since all our birthday's are this week. Kendra brought me flowers because she says every woman deserves flowers on her birthday. She brought me flowers last year too! How sweet! Thank you everyone who made my day very special. You are gifts from the Lord that I treasure!
Friday, April 11, 2008
A Lovely Tea Party!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Hairspray Party!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Be still and know that He is God . . .
Quiet your mind, calm your heart, and realize that He is in ultimate control of what touches your life. Listen to what He has to say. Really listen! Allow Him to speak to your heart.
Delight in Him. Be content and know that He is aware of all your needs even before you ask. Wait patiently. He is working in you and through you. It may take weeks, months, and even years to complete. Don't worry! What may seem like unanswered prayers is actually His perfect timing for you and those in your life.
In everything be thankful! He is all-powerful, all- wise, loving, just, patient, and so much more. You can trust Him with your life.
"Be still, and know that I am God."