“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her…” Proverbs 31:11

“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her…” Proverbs 31:11
   Do you respect your husband? No, I do have reason and I am praying asking God to help all the time.
   Do you pray for your husband? Yes
   Are you a home maker?Yes
   Can your husband trust you? Yes
   Are you thankful? Yes
   Do you go out of your way to be thoughtful to your husband? Sometimes
   Do you have a habit of nagging your husband? Yes at times
   Express your love… with love notes. No
   Do you manipulate your husband?No
   Do you expect your husband to be perfect?No(No one is perfect)
   Men are basically easy to please…Not all
   What do you cook for your husband?Good ,and healthy meals
   You love your husband when you love your kids.I Love my him
   Are you a helpmeet?Yes.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Happy Birthday to my oldest, Justin.  He is 31 today, makes me feel kind of melancholy, just thinking back to when he was born.  He was all red, wrinkled, kicking, screaming, and the most beautiful and handsome baby I had ever seen in my life!!!  He was always a good person, very loving, kind, sweet and just a blessing to be around.  Justin has grown into an exceptional man, he is a wonderful daddy, husband, foreman, son, uncle, brother, grandson and just an all around awesome guy!  Justin, I love you, you may not be able to sit in my lap anymore, but you will always be in my heart!  I love you dearly and I always will!  Love, Momma

25 Rules For Mothers of Daughters

25 Rules for Mothers of Daughters. (I did not write these)

1. Paint her nails. Then let her scratch it off and dirty them up. Teach her to care about her appearance, and then quickly remind her that living and having fun is most important.

2. Let her put on your makeup, even if it means bright-red-smudged lips and streaked-blue eyes. Let her experiment in her attempts to be like you…then let her be herself.

3. Let her be wild. She may want to stay home and read books on the couch, or she may want to hop on the back of a motorcycle-gasp. She may be a homebody or a traveler. She may fall in love with the wrong boy, or meet mr. right at age 5. Try to remember that you were her age once. Everyone makes mistakes, let her make her own.

4. Be present. Be there for her at her Kindergarten performances, her dance recitals, her soccer games…her everyday-little-moments. When she looks through the crowds of people, she will be looking for your smile and pride. Show it to her as often as possible.

5. Encourage her to try on your shoes and play dress-up. If she would rather wear her brother’s superman cape with high heals, allow it. If she wants to wear a tutu or dinosaur costume to the grocery store, why stop her? She needs to decide who she is and be confident in her decision.

6. Teach her to be independent. Show her by example that woman can be strong. Find and follow your own passions. Search for outlets of expression and enjoyment for yourself- not just your husband or children. Define yourself by your own attributes, not by what others expect you to be. Know who you are as a person, and help your daughter find out who she is.

7. Pick flowers with her. Put them in her hair. There is nothing more beautiful than a girl and a flower.

8. Let her get messy. Get messy with her, no matter how much it makes you cringe inside. Splash in the puddles, throw snowballs, make mud pies, finger paint the walls: just let it happen. The most wonderful of memories are often the messy ones.

9. Give her good role models- you being one of them. Introduce her to successful woman- friends, co-workers, doctors, astronauts, or authors. Read to her about influential woman- Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, Marie Curie. Read her the words of inspirational woman- Jane Austen, Sylvia Plath, Emily Dickinson. She should know that anything is possible.

10. Show her affection. Daughters will mimic the compassion of their mother. “I love yous” and Eskimo kisses go a long way.

11. Hold her hand. Whether she is 3 years-old in the parking lot or sixteen years old in the mall, hold on to her always- this will teach her to be confident in herself and proud of her family.

12. Believe in her. It is the moments that she does not believe in herself that she will need you to believe enough for both of you. Whether it is a spelling test in the first grade, a big game or recital, a first date, or the first day of college…remind her of the independent and capable woman you have taught her to be.

13. Tell her how beautiful she is. Whether it is her first day of Kindergarten, immediately after a soccer game where she is grass-stained and sweaty, or her wedding day. She needs your reminders. She needs your pride. She needs your reassurance. She is only human.

14. Love her father. Teach her to love a good man, like him. One who lets her be herself…she is after all wonderful.

15. Make forts with boxes and blankets. Help her to find magic in the ordinary, to imagine, to create and to believe in fairy tales. Someday she will make her 5 by 5 dorm-room her home with magic touches and inspiration. And she will fall in love with a boy and believe him to be Prince Charming.

16. Read to her. Read her Dr. Seuss and Eric Carle. But also remember the power of Sylvia Plath and Robert Frost. Show her the beauty of words on a page and let her see you enjoy them. Words can be simply written and simply spoken, yet can harvest so much meaning. Help her to find their meaning.

17. Teach her how to love- with passion and kisses. Love her passionately. Love her father passionately and her siblings passionately. Express your love. Show her how to love with no restraint. Let her get her heart broken and try again. Let her cry, and gush, giggle and scream. She will love like you love or hate like you hate. So, choose love for both you and her.

18. Encourage her to dance and sing. Dance and sing with her- even if it sounds or looks horrible. Let her wiggle to nursery rhymes. Let her dance on her daddy's feet and spin in your arms. Then later, let her blast noise and headbang in her bedroom with her door shut if she wants. Or karaoke to Tom Petty in the living room if she would rather. Introduce her to the classics- like The Beatles- and listen to her latest favorite- like Taylor Swift. Share the magic of music together, it will bring you closer- or at least create a soundtrack to your life together.

19. Share secrets together. Communicate. Talk. Talk about anything. Let her tell you about boys, friends, school. Listen. Ask questions. Share dreams, hopes, concerns. She is not only your daughter, you are not only her mother. Be her friend too.

20. Teach her manners. Because sometimes you have to be her mother, not just her friend. The world is a happier place when made up of polite words and smiles.

21. Teach her when to stand-up and when to walk away. Whether she has classmates who tease her because of her glasses, or a boyfriend who tells her she is too fat - let her know she does not have to listen. Make sure she knows how to demand respect - she is worthy of it. It does not mean she has to fight back with fists or words, because sometimes you say more with silence. Also make sure she knows which battles are worth fighting. Remind her that some people can be mean and nasty because of jealousy, or other personal reasons. Help her to understand when to shut her mouth and walk-away. Teach her to be the better person.

22. Let her choose who she loves. Even when you see through the charming boy she thinks he is, let her love him without your disapproving words; she will anyway. When he breaks her heart, be there for her with words of support rather than I told-you-so. Let her mess up again and again until she finds the one. And when she finds the one, tell her.


23. Mother her. Being a mother - to her - is undoubtedly one of your greatest accomplishments. Share with her the joys of motherhood, so one day she will want to be a mother too. Remind her over and over again with words and kisses that no one will ever love her like you love her. No one can replace or replicate a mother's love for their children.

24. Comfort her. Because sometimes you just need your mommy. When she is sick, rub her back, make her soup and cover her in blankets - no matter how old she is. Someday, if she is giving birth to her own child, push her hair out of her face, encourage her, and tell her how beautiful she is. These are the moments she will remember you for. And someday when her husband rubs her back in attempt to comfort her...she may just whisper, "I need my mommy."

25. Be home. When she is sick with a cold or broken heart, she will come to you; welcome her. When she is engaged or pregnant, she will run to you to share her news; embrace her. When she is lost or confused, she will search for you; find her. When she needs advice on boys, schools, friends or an outfit; tell her. She is your daughter and will always need a safe harbor - where she can turn a key to see comforting eyes and a familiar smile; be home.

-Chelsea♥

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Dirty Dishes....And lots of blessings!

I just fell in love with this song "Dirty Dishes" by Scotty McCeery when I heard it!  It is a wonderful song of a mother's thankfulness to God for her family and her love to her husband and children.  Please listen to it carefully and I hope you get the blessing I got from it!  I remember lovingly the slamming doors in the summer time when my four children, a nephew and a niece were out of school and running in and out.  There was always some kind of dirty dishes in the sink or a load of clothes that needed to be washed or some other housework that needed to be done, but most of the time, I was busy with six children and friends.  I loved those days and wouldn't trade them for anything!  I may not have monetary riches but God has richly blessed  me in many other ways!

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Silly Saturday

Molly being silly at her 5th birthday party.  She told me I got a good one of her now I could get one like this.LOL

To All My Beautiful Daughters and Granddaughters

Hello

Hey everyone! I really appreciate all the new followers I've gotten the past few weeks. Thank you all for following my blog. :) I'll try to make it interesting and fun.

I have been in the hospital, I got out Tuesday afternoon. I went in on Sunday. The docs thought I was having a heart attack but that turned out negative, then a blood test came back that I had a blood clot. Thank God that I didn't have either one. The docs said it was exhaustion, stress, anxiety and a terrible case of acid reflux. I do have an appointment with a cardiologist on Sept. 29th @ 8a.m. I'm suppose to have a complete cardiac work-up. Please say a prayer for me. I also have an appointment with a gastrointestinal doc on Nov. 22nd. I asked for an earlier appointment since I'd been in the hospital with it for 3 days or if someone canceled to call me and give me that appointment. Please pray that they will call me soon. Also, I go Tuesday, Sept. 20, for an injection in my neck for the osteoarthritis. Please pray for me then too.

I had to take Jerry to the ER this afternoon. He was bleeding from one of the fistulas and hurting very bad. They gave him a GI cocktail a shot and sent him home. He is sleeping now. Please say a prayer for him and his health. I just thank you all for your prayers.

I had better get off, I've got some more posting to do. Everyone please take care, stay safe and cool/warm. Be blessed!
Hugs!!!

Hello

I'm finally over getting the injection in my spine on Monday.  It's worth the pain that I have for the first two days after getting them for the relief they give me.  I have to go back in two to three weeks for another injection in my neck.  I'm praying it will help me as much as the ones in my back have helped.  I'm having to get the injections for severe arthritis.  I've had both knees replaced and have an artifical disk and metal plate in my neck due to arthritis.

Jerry hasn't been feeling well this week.  He's been sleeping alot again.  He's also been in a lot of pain.  I ask that you will pray for him.  It's been seven weeks since the doctors sent him home to die and that hasn't happened yet.  I'm praying for relief from his pain and suffering and healing for him.  I know that the Great Physician can do anything!

The grandkids are all doing great in school.  Four of them are in school now.  We have one in the 3 yr old kindergarten, one in 4 yr old pre-k, one in kindergarten, and one in first grade.  The other two(boys) aren't old enough for school.  The boys are really growing up quickly and will be in school before we know it.

I guess I had better go now, just wanted to drop in and say hello and tell you about my family.  Everyone please take care, be safe, and cool.  God bless you all!
Huggs!

Grayson's 1st Birthday Party!

Grayson opening gifts with Daddy, Mommy, Milee, Hanna, and Mollie looking on.

Taylor enjoying his birthday cake!

 Grayson's party was an all-star party.  Here are the cupcakes.

Grayson eating his football cupcake!
He had a great time at his party but loves the balloons better than anything else he got.LOL

Grayson's 1st Birthday Party, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011

Mollie, Milee, Macee, Grayson, Courtany(holding Grayson) Hanna and Charlie waiting for cake and presents to be opened!

Another pic of Taylor!

He is 16 months old now and really growing!

Update on my family

I haven't posted anything about my family in a while so thought I would tonight. DH isn't doing well at all. Ten days ago I took him back to the VA in Jackson, MS and they said there was nothing more they could do. The docs said he is too high a risk for surgery. His intestines are now leaking bowel into his body, they say it will be a long, slow painful death. He's still having to wear the ostomy bag and having to change it up to 5-6 times a day.

The grandkids are all doing great! They are growing like little weeds.:) The girls are 6, 6, 4, 3 and the boys are 15 months and 11 months. Grayson, the youngest will be a year old on August 11th, the oldest granddaughter will be 7 on Sept. 27th and the 4 yr old will be 5 on Nov. 16th. I can hardly believe they are getting that age! They will be in 3 yr old kindergarten, pre kindergarten, kindergarten, and 1st grade this year.

Harlie had to go to vet last month. He got up one Tuesday morning and the right side of his face was very swollen. DH called the vet for me and he said to bring him on in(Harlie is a minature pom)so he could check him out. He had an abcess tooth and they ended up pulling 3 instead of one. He's back to his old self now, just has to eat canned food.

I guess that's about it. I had better go for tonight, take care and God bless!
Huggs,

My Grandkids!

I have 6 grandkids, 4 girls(ages 7,6,4,3) and 2 boys(ages 17 months and 11 months). I wanted to share some snapshots of them with you. Be blessed and have a wonderful day!
Hugs!

Mollie's Graduations From 3 yr Preschool :)

Mollie graduated from 3 yr preschool on May 29. They are Mollie and her class singing "The Grand Old Flag", Mollie getting her diploma, Macee and Mollie with my mom, Macee and Mollie with their mom(my daughter), and Macee and Mollie with me. Mollie wasn't into taking pics after graduation, she wanted to go get cake and punch.LOL

Grayson, 10 months old now :)

Grayson with the Easter Bunny, some of him playing, and one of him taking his first 2steps.

Pictures of Taylor at Easter

Taylor is 15 months old now and in to everything! Believe me, he is all boy!LOL These are Taylor and Daddy dying eggs, Taylor and Daddy hunting eggs, Taylor hunting eggs, and a couple of just Taylor.:)

Jay & Taylor

This is the pic that Jay and Taylor gave Amanda for Mother's Day. They made a card from it and then printed an 8X10 for her. She seemed to love it!:)

Tuesday Afternoon

It has been a very HOT day here. The high was 98* but has cooled off to 85* now(7:36 p.m.) and clouded over. We are praying for rain.

Today, I snapped and canned 5 quarts of green beans. I picked 2 ripe tomatoes off our vines(we've just got some in pots) and a bell pepper. I snapped and canned 2 quarts of green beans on Saturday night, I also put 2 quarts of cabbage and a quart of chopped bell peppers in the freezer. If it doesn't get eat tomorrow, I'll be freezing squash too. I am so thankful for all the vegetables I've been getting. We don't have space for a garden, but my mom has been sending me veggies and I am so happy and thankful to get them.

I also cooked supper tonight, pork chops, butterbeans, and au gratin potatoes. The house is finally beginning to cool off. We don't eat out very often, maybe once every two to three months. Cooking at home is just much cheaper.

Still praying for my best friend and her family. Hopefully they will get home soon.

We had birthday parties for 2 of my DGD this past weekend. One was at McDonald's on Saturday afternoon(brought her home, she spent the night and went to church with us Sunday) the other was on Sunday afternoon. The one on Sunday had a big inflateable water slide, the kids stayed cool but the rest of us were hot!LOL The temp got up to 101* on Sunday afternoon.

I hope you will all continue to pray for us spiritually and financially. DH still needs prayers for healing as he now has 3 open holes in his abdomen and a 4th one trying to burst open. He is in a great deal of pain even though he's on pain meds.

Guess that's about it for now. Be Blessed!

I ♥ Being a Mom!

I ♥ Being a Mom!
In the midst of the tragedies that are going on in the world today.. lets stop to realize once again to stop dwelling over the past, stop dreaming of the future... appreciate the moment and love the ones that love you today.

It is so easy to get caught up in the world today and just forget about our loved ones, just assume they will always be here tomorrow. Well, for some tomorrow never arrives. I lost my precious and dearly loved mother-in-law on Jan. 17, 2011, then my father-in-law on March 11, 2011. I went into knee replacement surgery and Patsy(MIL) was doing great, came out of surgery and she was on life support. It was a rude awakening, especially when she didn't survive. With Howard(FIL), we were expecting it at any time, he had cancer all over his body, but is anyone ever really prepared to lose a loved one. Don't take anyone for granted.....there's no guarantee that they will be here tomorrow. If you are fortunate enough to have children or grandchildren or even great-grandchildren, treasure each moment with them, they'll only be babies once. If they are grown, tell them how much you love them......they will always be your little girl or little boy no matter how old they get! So love the ones that are here with you and share the memories of those gone on.
Be Blessed!