Things to think about for 2009

Found this list in some files as I was “cleaning” up our computer!!  I’ve printed them off and plan to use them as I sit and think and plan and pray for 2009.  Maybe you’d like to do the same!!
1. What’s one thing you could do this year to increase your enjoyment of God?
2. What’s the [...]

Baby Doll Racial Reconciliation

This is going to be a difficult post for me to write, but I feel so strongly about it that I must write about it.  We attend an awesome church here called Fellowship Memphis  which has a huge heart for racial reconciliation in the heart of Memphis.   Talk about a huge task!  WOW!  Did you [...]

Locks of Love: Giving

My sweet precious children ages 8, 6, and 3 decided that they wanted to donate their hair for Locks of Love this Christmas.    
I really like their long hair, but I’ve realized that there are  more important things in life that we want them to learn, and this is one of them.:   Giving [...]

Peace as a pony

Some people would say that peace is usually represented by a dove.  Today, I want to share with you how peace has been represented by a sweet 8 year old girl and her pony.  Webster defines “peace” as “freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions.”   Wow! This is exactly what we were able [...]

Life as a “misfit”

I just had the pleasure of watching one of the season’s most familiar movies with my children, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.  
Believe it or not, you can actually watch the entire movie online!  http://www.guba.com/watch/3000024620
 
It’s familiar to most  people “my age” (late 30’s).   When I was a kid I couldn’t wait for it’s [...]

These are a few of my favorite things….

The city where my parents’ live has had a display of some pretty cool horses for the last several months and now that it’s Christmas they are changing the horses out for Nutcrackers.   They have this neat display so you can see most of the horses before they are auctioned off and go to [...]

Gaby’isms

I’m just having fun thinking of all the cute things my 3 year old says!!!  Here are a few!
Will you love me forever, mommy?
I just want to hug you.
Wanna see the stars mommy?  (when she kept her pull-ups dry…they have stars on them if they’re dry)
Can I have a hug?  I need love.
I like the [...]