Monday Memory

This is my first Monday Memory! Saturday all I did was think about special memorizes of my Mom. Saturday would have been her 74th birthday. So today my first Monday Memory will be about her! I have so many great memorizes about my mom and I have no idea which one to choose! So I guess I will tell you about the time my mom bought her very first car on her own! Now you might think she was in her 20s or 30s when she bought her first car...but NO! She was 65 years old!!!! She always had my Dad to go with her to buy cars. When she bought this car, she was living with us in Tennessee. She had went to Indiana to visit family members. When she would take these trips, we drove her half way meeting a family member in Kentucky somewhere. Well this time when she came home, she said she had a surprise and I didn't need to pick her up in Kentucky! She comes rolling in this!!



A White Buick Regal! She was so proud of herself! Boy was I surprised! She was able to enjoy this car a little over 1 year before she went to her Heavenly Home!!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Friday's Feast

Appetizer
Measured in minutes or hours, how much exercise have you had in the last week?
Sorry to say zero! As much as I wished I was a health freak, I am not! =(

Soup
If you had to change your blog title to something else, what would it be?

Footprints of my Life

Salad
Name one television show you watched when you were 9-12 years old.

Charlie's Angels

Main Course
If someone gave you $50 to spend with the one condition that it had to be educational, what would you purchase?

Since Computer Geek is now in college, I would give it to him for him to use at TTU!

Dessert
Do you tend to prefer dark colors, neutral shades, or lighter/pastel hues?

I like alot of different colors for different reasons. I like certains colors for my house, certain colors for my wardrobe, etc.

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Wordless Wednesday - Missing Him!

Proud Moment!

I wanted to take time to share with you a very proud moment. Back in April of this year, Football Star entered this photo:




into the Tennessee Teen Talent. This is something our church denomination sponsors for our Teenagers. Football Star won the Tennessee level of the competition and was invited to enter into the International Teen Talent during the General Assembly held in Nashville, Tennessee this year. We entered his picture. August 26th we took Football Star to the Gaylord Entertainment Center for the Awards Ceremony.




We were so surprised when they announced his name as the winner of the Photography competition!! What an honor! During our teenage years, Big D and I never entered in the Teen Talent competitions growing up, so we were absolutely THRILLED with Football Star's success!!!

Congrats Football Star!! We are so very proud of you!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Remembering!

Today marks the 5th anniversary of 911. I wanted to take this time out of my blog to honor all those that lost their lives on that horrible tragic day. I can't believe it has been 5 years! It seems as if it just happened a few months ago. Now after 5 years when American tries to move on, we are reminded again because all those wonderful people who volunteered their time to help clean up Ground Zero are getting sick and dying from respiratory problems. The families of those lost on 911 and all the sick Ground Zero heroes you are in my prayers!

I ask any blogger that happens to read my blog to take this time for a Moment of Silence to honor our 911 victims.

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Cell Phone vs Bible

Most of us have cell phones these days so I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phones?



What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we flipped through it several times a day?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
What if we used it as we traveled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?

This is something to make you go...hmmm...where is my Bible? Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don't ever have to worry about our bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill!




Until next time.....

God Bless~

What an HONOR!

I had the EXTREME pleasure of meeting YellowRose a couple weeks ago. Our church was having its International General Assembly. We have been friends for awhile, so we took this opportunity to meet in person! The Assembly was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Let me tell you, she is as wonderful and fun in person as she is on the internet. Meeting her confirmed our Sisterhood! Big Daddy and Football Player was with me when we met. Football Player told me later that day, "Mom, I know why you like YellowRose so much. She is so fun!" Now when you impress a teenager that is saying something!! I just so wished that Computer Geek had the opportunity to meet her as well. Even tho the miles are between us, I am sure we will meet again! Georgia isnt that far from Tennessee! I definitely love this lady with all my heart!! She is the reason I started blogging! She is definitely a gift from God!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Why I have been MIA

Hey guys, You might bee wondering why I have been Missing in Action. Several things are the reason!

One ~ Football Star started school 3 weeks ago and I can't seem to get myself into the routine with getting up early and all the after school practices. Ugh!

Second ~ My computer crashed again. Not sure if that is the correct terminology for a motherboard to go out. This is the 3rd motherboard to be placed on this computer. The 2nd one to be replaced in 3 months! Dell sends out a Tech last week, it took this guy 4 hours to switch out the motherboards. In the process, he broke the corner of my computer, never completely replaced the keyboard correctly so it is warped, and he couldn't get the last piece on. Also I have one of recalled batteries that explode. The tech calls the office and sets up DHL to send a box so I can ship my computer to them So here I sit waiting for Dell. Come to find out after Big D calls them yesterday that they don't even use DHL anymore and WE have to call Airbourne Express and have them come get the computer. Double Ugh!

Third ~ Tomorrow is the BIG day for Computer Geek! He leaves for Tennessee Tech. He is so extremely happy. We have been very busy this week with errands. Monday, we went grocery shopping and packed about 1/2 of his stuff. Yesterday, we got the oil changed in his car and bought a few things we realized he didn't have for college. We also packed several things in his car. Things that wouldn't melt or get damaged in this heat. Today, Computer Geek wants to get his car washed and he has to get his hair cut. Tonight we will completely pack his car and the van. We leave early in the morning. Triple Ugh!

Please keep us in your prayers tomorrow. This is more difficult than ever imagined!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Friday's Feast

Appetizer
Name an actor or actress you think is totally underappreciated.

Kirk Cameron for all this work in the Left Behind movies!

Soup
Impress us by using a big word in a sentence.

The biggest word I know is SUPERCALIFRAGLISTIC EXPIALADOCIOUS!

Salad
What is something inanimate that you've given a name to (such as a pet rock)?

I named my puppets at church. Does that count??

Main Course
What color would best represent your personality and why?

Purple. Not only is it my favorite color, it represents me because its a very unique color like my personality.

Dessert
Fill in the blanks: Big D is so amazing .


Until next time.....

God Bless~

Back to School

Today was the first day of school for Football Star! He had such a difficult time wanting to go this year. It could have been because Computer Geek didn't have to go this year. That adjustment is difficult. Or it could have been Computer Geek spoiled him last year by taking him to school and this year he has to ride the bus. He was NOT too happy about that. But with gas prices so high and we live 15-20 mins from the high school, he has to ride at least in the mornings. I pick him up in the evenings because of football practice. My prayer is he has a safe and wonderful Sophmore year.

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Happy Birthday Kevin!

I want to take this time to wish my nephew Kevin a HAPPY 29th BIRTHDAY!! He always teases me about being 10 years older than him. He better enjoy this year because next year he will be OVER the HILL next year!!!!

It doesn't seem possible that he is 29. I was only 10 when he was born. To me he was like a live baby doll. He was my first experience with taking care of a baby. And now he is the proud Daddy of our miracle baby, Ashley. Where did time go??

Until next time.....

God bless~

CAN

***WARNING***

Beware when you watch this video. You will need some kleenex! My niece sent this to me via email today. As soon as I watched this video, I knew I HAD to blog about it. At times in this life, we think we have it tough. This video makes me appreciate all the blessings God has given me. Yeah, I am not perfect. I am not some beautiful model. I have a bad knee that gives me trouble time to time. BUT... I am BLESSED! There are times I think "I can't" because I don't have confidence in who I am. This video reminds me that "I CAN do all things in Christ that strengthen me"!



I hope the video lifted your spirits today, like it has mine!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Boring Sunday night

What a boring Sunday night it has been! The den is way too quiet. Computer Geek is working the grave yard shift tonight, Football star is playing Matrix in his room, and Big D left this morning for Mississippi. Ugh! I have to say I miss my guys when they aren't around. Since there is nothing good on tv, I think I will get an afghan, turn off the lights, and watch The Notebook. Then when the movie is over, I think I will slide in my comfy bed and read a Love Inspired Novel. Yeah that sounds like a fun filled night! LOL!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Look who's back!

I'm backkkkkkk!!*In my best poltergist voice* (That was for you Bub!) Yeah, I know I have been gone a month today! Where have I been? Well right after VBS, I had to have the week to get things prepared for our trip to Indiana for a Family Reunion. We left on Thursday night, June 29th, drove as far as we could, stopped at a hotel got about 4 hours sleep and drove the rest of the way to Indiana on June 30th, my 39th birthday!(YIKES, only 1 good year left!). We stopped in Indianapolis (my FAVORITE city in Indiana) to visit my brother and his wife at their place of business, Indy Discount Boxes. After having lunch with them, we drove another 3 hours north to Hobart where my sister lives. Saturday was my Family Reunion and Computer Geek's graduation party for those in my family that were unable to attend his graduation As always, it was great to see everyone. I got to spend some quality time with my great neices and nephews which I LOVED! Then after the family reunion, my best friend in Indiana invited us to her daughter's graduation party. So I was able to see SOOOOOO many people from my past that I have not seen in years. That was an awesome experience!!! Monday, while we were in Indiana, Big D took me to see 2 lighthouses in Michigan City. That was just what I asked for my birthday!! I was sooo excited! We were able to enjoy the 4th of July with my nephew, Kevin which is always so nice not only for me but for the boys as well. I got to spend some quality time with Ashley (our miracle baby)! She always brings a smile to Aunt Char's face! When I look into her sweet little eyes, I know my God is REAL!!!
After we came home from Indiana, it seems like I could not get back in the blogging world. Not that I didn't want to, but that it seemed I could not make the time in my day. Football star started football camp last week. School for Football Star starts August 4th! Computer Geek is trying to get ready for college. He leaves a month from today (August 24th) UGH! My mind can NOT comprehend him leaving and not being at home! Can you say Empty Nest?? (Yeah I know I still have Football Star, but my boys have been the core of my life for almost 19 years and one is leaving!)

So that is a little summary of where I have been for the past month! It's good to be back!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

I'm on God's Team!

Well I made it thru another year as director of VBS! The week before and during I always tell myself I am NOT putting myself through this again. Then even before the week of VBS is up, God starts speaking to my heart the theme for next year. Even if I beg and plead for Him to use someone else, things for that theme will seem to pop out like a neon sign and I know that is my answer. It's not that I don't LOVE VBS with all my heart. It's just that it takes a toll on my body at times. But somehow God gives me the extra strength I need! It is such a pleasure to see the smile on the kids as they enjoy VBS and then see them bring a friend with them because they enjoyed it so much! We had 22 kids enroll this year. To some churches that is not an impressive number for VBS, BUT to our church, it is more than double of the kids enrolled in Children Church! We had a cheering contest on Thursday. Each team was suppose to come up with the best cheer. All 3 teams had GREAT cheers, but Team 1 (Kindergarten and under) won. I know they got the cute vote! They were so adorable. Tomorrow morning the kids will sing a few songs from VBS and do their cheers for those who didn't come. I know the church people will love it!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Vacation Bible School

It's VBS time! Tonight starts our first night of VBS. Our theme this year is "I'm on God's Team!" I had fun decorating the church yesterday, even if it did take me over 4 hours! But that is one of the wonderful part of being the VBS director. I have been preparing for this years VBS since the end of last year. God seems to speak to me about the next year while I am in the process of the present year. I don't know if anyone else has ever directed a VBS, but its ALOT of work. Rewarding work, but work still the same! Please keep me in your prayers. Each year it gets harder and harder with my bad knee, but I just can't seem to quit. I love VBS! Kids need to know that church is about alot of love and fun times. Its not always about having to sit still and be quiet!

Until next time....

God Bless~

Happy Father's Day!

I want to wish all the Father's a Happy Father's day. I hope your day is filled with alot of love and joy with those you love!

To my Dear Loving Husband: I want to thank you for being a wonderful father to our children! You are a GREAT example of what a father should be! You have showed them how to be a loving provider! Thank you! Now one day they will be great dads too! I love you!

To my Father: Although you will never read this, I still want to let the world know how thankful I am to have had a father like you! I can't believe it has been 13 years since you've been gone. I love and miss you! I can't wait until the day we are reunited in Heaven!

To my Father-in-Law: Thank you for teaching my husband how to be a wonderful husband so he could teach the boys how to be a great fathers one day! Thank you for being the only father I have had in the past 13 years! Love ya!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

I'm Back! Miss me?

Sorry I haven't blogged in a couple of weeks, but it has been a very scary 2 weeks. Since my last post, Big D has had MAJOR back problems. You can read the details on his blog, Mister D. It has been a very scary emotional ride. To watch someone you love deeply in that much pain and there is nothing you can do is pray. The doctor said if he didn't get better in a week, it was time for an MRI and a trip to a Nerve specialist. The news he got last Saturday was devastating. Desperate times call for desperate measures. We had prayed and prayed, but it was time to go to the saints and have them lay hands on him. I knew if he could just make it to church for pray, God would touch him. And praise the Lord, He did. After a week out of work, he was able to return to work this week. It wasn't easy for him and I cried all day Monday begging God to be with him and keep His hands on him. God answered my prayer. He is moving very slow and still gets very weak, but he is on the mends.

Thank you Heavenly Father for coming to the rescue of your children!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

A Time to Reflect

Several days before graduation Computer Geek express his wishes to go to the graveyard to visit my parent's grave. With a major thing happening in his life (graduation)he was missing them greatly. Computer Geek was VERY close to my parents, especially my mom. We went today after church this morning. It might not seem to be a big deal, but to me it was a HUGE deal. See since my Mom as passed away, I haven't been able to visit her grave. I have tried a couple of times, but when I would drive into the lot, I would get so sick to my stomach I would drive away. But because this was so important to Computer Geek, I told him I would do my best to stay. The things we will do for our kids! Computer Geek wanted to honor my parents with placing something on their grave that represented something they shared. So he bought a Payday candy bar and a lottery ticket. This may sound very strange to you, but to Computer Geek it meant a world of memories. The Payday candy bar was for my Mom. She and Computer Geek shared many special times sitting around talking and sharing Payday candy bars. The lottery ticket was for my Dad. When Computer Geek was about 4, my Dad bought lottery tickets and let Computer Geek scratch them for him. Computer Geek being only 4 started calling them "Scratch 'ems". This was a special time between Computer Geek and my Dad. Not long after they started this little game, my Dad died. Even tho, I had my reservations it ended up being a great day and a wonderful time to reflect.

Until next time.....

God Bless~

International Teen Talent Competition

Several months ago I blogged about Football Star entering a photo (the photo above)in the Tennessee State Teen Talent Competition. Yesterday, we got a call that he had scored high enough on his photo to be entered into the International Teen Talent Competition in August. The International Teen Talent Competition is held this year in Nashville, Tennessee at the General Assembly. Also we found out last night that the other teen from our church scored high enough on her Interpretive Dance to go to the International Teen Talent Competition too!


**Congratulations to Football Star and Lacy! We are so proud of you for representing our church at the International Teen Talent Competition!**

Until next time.....

God Bless~