Two years ago TODAY

Sept 11, 2015

Wow...a lot can happen in a span of 2 years.  Exactly 2 years ago today, Joe and I were in a Jacksonville court house, witnessing a transformation of 2 little girls....They were once foster kids....and by the swing of a gavel, they became our latest grandgirls.  What a blessed day.  Their lives are no longer in question....They BELONG, they were CHOSEN and are cared for by Stacy & Adam.  This Mom could not be more proud!  

As parents we do our best at the time and wonder....”Will they grow up to be responsible, loving, caring adults?”  The answer is a BIG YES!  If my 3 kids know nothing else, they know their mama loves them no matter what.....along with Jesus who loved them first.

So today we remember that 2 little girls got a FOREVER home. And as Jackie Gleason would say...”How sweet it is!”  INDEED!

Sept 8, 2015

Things I love...in no particular order....

     I love Sundays....I love early mornings, Sunrises, the way the sun pokes its head through the clouds, trying to get a peak at what is going on down here!...I love my early morning Jazz classes... Who doesn't want to start their day out with a dance?...I am crazy about my husband... He is really funny....yeah, I know... Who knew???.... Nobody knows that, since he is so quiet....he is also very smart...he can build furniture, fix pert near anything, and is redoing my laundry room..... And that reminds me of one more thing I love.... And that is ironing....I really do like pressing the man's shirts...yes, I know…. strange...

     I love my grandkids...... They are the bomb.... They crack me up, they make a mess, they break things, they wear me out, and I wouldn't have it any other way... Am looking forward to number 8 from Amanda!!!. There is nothing like rocking a baby.... Hearing the heavy breathing, the sweat on your shoulder, the soft skin....the smell of baby powder....a little slice of heaven....

     I love my crazy friends..... One would have to be, if they are in my inner circle....I love my old friends from high school...we are still in touch...I love my "not so old" friends who have stuck with me... And then there are my newer friends...now, mind you, they are "old" but new to me....that I wouldn't trade for a bucket of fried chicken!!!!..... Now that's love!

     I love my kids...I birthed the most amazing human beings that I know.... Each so different, yet so wonderful.... And their spouses....they picked good and they are all still in love.... Makes a mama's heart go all warm inside......I love this 28 year old house that is full of dust and memories! I love my throne room that is full of crosses(65 so far)...I love my mercy seat where a lot of these crosses end up sooner or later....I love going on bended knee, praying to the one who has all the answers.... For answers!

     I love the good book, the words in red, and my creator and savior..... Could not go a day without Him breathing new life into me....thank you Lord for your breath of fresh air!

     Love my parents.... Who gave me life, love and a safe place to call home...

     I love arms stretched out yelling "Majo!!!"..... Love doing the"Majo" dance when they leave......love hugs from my grands, bathing them, even changing those stinky diapers...it's all good..... Love playing hide and go seek, especially when they hide in the same place every time and are surprised when they are found....so fun…..it never gets old!

     I could probably go on and on.... I am Just so blessed from my head to my toes... Beyond words!