Thursday, October 15, 2009

Introducing Maude

Hey folks!! I have exciting and wonderful news...for my sister! As many of you know, if you've read my past blog posts, my sister-Renee had a bad day on 10/7/09 and totaled her van (Goldie).

Well, the Lord works fast!!! Aside from the fact that our father LOVES to wheel and deal when it comes to buying a car (yes, he's a jewer and excellent at it), God sent her to the right place at the right time. Many calls and 2 trips to Melbourne, AR later, there is a new set of wheels residing in Dora. Meet Maude. "Maude?" you may ask. Why Maude? From Goldie to Maude; poor thing! You may even ask, "Why name your vehicle?" It's just something that me and my family have always done. We even name some of our cattle. Maude gets her name because she is muddy in color and it just fit. Also, Renee has graduated from having a Momma Wagon (Goldie) to having a Momma Express (Maude). You see Maude is a Chrysler Town and Country EX (this is where I get Express) Sport.

Anyway.....da da da...introducing Maude!! Please pray that Maude will be a great vehicle for my sister and last her a good long time.

She looks a lot like Goldie, but is a slightly different color and different trim line. She is a Chrysler Town and Country EX Sport. So dubbed Maude the Momma Express!

Cozy, comfy leather interior!


Here's another gander at her. Different from Goldie, both of Maude's side doors are automatic.

Until next time . . .

Friday, October 9, 2009

Diagnosis of Goldie

Well, as expected, the diagnosis of Goldie (my sister's momma wagon) is not good. Goldie will never see her home in Dora again. She is now making residence as a junk yard beauty. So very sad. Goldie was an awesome momma wagon for my sister. I absolutely loved going for a drive with Goldie; every other day to be exact. She will forever be remember as my sister's first ever momma wagon. Here's a few more shots of Goldie:
Goldie's good side. Ain't she a beaut?!




Goldie's not so good side.

Now the hunt is on for a new momma wagon for my sis. She got lucky finding Goldie after much prayer. I'm calling on all my blogger buddies to be in prayer that Renee will find something affordable, dependable, low mileage, etc. We drive many miles every day to work so these qualities are a must. We trust that God's plan is at work and that He has something waiting for her around the corner.

Thanks friends for all your prayers.

Until next time . . .
The momma wagon motto!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

10/07/09...Not a good day

What started out as an already crazy day only got worse, but still thankful.

Let me back up a second. Tuesday my sister got a call that Jasmine (the youngest) was sick and the school thought it was swine (H1N1)...report=it's not! So a little after 10 am Tuesday my sister and I were leaving work to go get Jasmine at school. Then, Jasmine needed to be taken to Gainesville to the clinic to get medicine. So, crazy day.

Ok, so Wednesday is rolling around and Renee, my sister, planned to go to work early (like 7:30 am) so she could do some work and leave once that was finished in the morning. I was to stay with Jasmine while Renee was away. Fine and dandy. Renee called a little after 9 am Wednesday saying she was finished at work and heading to Wal-Mart to get Tylenol and a thermometer and then she'd be home. No problem. I was going to come in to work as soon as she got back. About 45 minutes later, I think because everything went crazy from there, I get a phone call and thought it was Renee but really couldn't tell because she was so upset. I remember her saying "I need some help! You're going to have to come help me!" I said, "Who is this? Is this Renee?" She told me yes and that she had been in a wreck. Oh my goodness!!!! She told me she may be able to drive her van home but didn't know yet because she hadn't made it out of the vehicle. Then a man's voice came up to the vehicle and I could hear him say no, that it was no driveable. So off to Mountain Home I go, with sick child in tow. Needless to say I didn't go get my sister then turn around and go back to work.

What a day. Renee doing the good thing by going in extra early to work so she could come home and care for her sick child. She is the most giving person I know and has the worst luck. Sometimes I think it followers her to get her down.

Here's what happened: She was making a left turn and a beverage truck stopped in the outside lane to let her out because the truck needed to turn into where she was pulling out from. The beverage truck motioned her out. Note: she knows and would never pull out into a blind lane because someone motions her out. Anyhow, the truck motioned so he could pull into the road where she was so she proceeded to pull out ever so slowly, peaking around the beverage truck. Out of know where a truck came into the inside lane and smack!!!

Nay's once pretty momma wagon that I dubbed Goldie isn't feeling to well. It is unknown at this time if she is going to be repairable. Sad....sad!


Well, you know who got the ticket and charged with the 'at fault'. You got it, Renee did. Funny, the beverage truck skedattled out of there and was never to be seen again; even thougth they were the direct cause of the accident. I'm not just saying this and taking sides because it's my sister either. The beverage truck was the cause of the accident but Renee got the blame.

We are praying and have faith that everything will work out. We are thankful that no party was hurt, just a little banged up and sore. Metal is replaceable but skin isn't.

Monday, October 5, 2009

A Two Post Monday

This is one of those rare occasions when I make my post day a 2-post day. But, I feel I need to mention this.

I truly believe and have faith in the power of prayer. I believe that when God's children are praying for the same thing that great things happen. So with that being said...

This is Felecia with our dog and her pal Tucker in early 2008. This is one of the last times I really saw her truly smile and have fun. I treasure all our memories.

I want to bring a special prayer request to you. Please be in prayer for Felecia and her family. This little girl has gone through and seen many things in her young life. Those things are now being reflected in her. I can't and won't go into any detail other than she needs A LOT of prayer. Please pray that God will protect her as she deals with choices she makes. Please pray that the eyes of her care givers are opened. She needs guidance, direction, love, and discipline. Please pray.

I know God will bring her out of this and make her a stronger person.

Thank you for your friendship and prayers being lifted up for this sweet little girl who means so much to me and my family.

Until next time . . .

Busy Weekend, but good times

Happy Monday everyone!! It seems as if I was just sitting in front of this computer. I woke up this morning saying, "One more day, just one more day." But, gotta get up and at em and go to work. So, here I am. I am so thankful to have a job...thank you Jesus.

Well, this was a super busy, fast, yet fun weekend. Saturday I actually managed to get to all three planned destinations. First, at Willow Springs, MO for their Oz Fest. My mom and I along with Jill Busby (she works with mom) sang gospel/contemporary Christian music at 9:30 am. It was absolutely freezing, but so much fun. We took Jasmine and dad came up as well. I love those community festivals like that. There were so many people there too. It was great. After Willow, dad, myself, and Jasmine headed to Mountain Grove, MO while mom stayed and visited with people she grew up with. My NEW washer and dryer was waiting for me at Sears. When I set out on the look for a new set; by the way-this is my first ever in my life new set of washer and dryer...so excited!!!-anyway, I wasn't looking for what I got. I got and excellent buy on a set of Wirlpool Duet (stackable) front loader washer and dryer. They're so pretty!!! And, I'm loving the fact that now I can have ceiling to floor shelving on the side where the old dryer used to set. After getting home around 2 pm Jasmine and I grabbed a bit to eat and then back to town we went. Only this time we went to West Plains, MO. The teens were sacking groceries at Country Mart as a fundraiser. There were more kids there than there were seats in the church van to come home. So, I had to go to town to pick part of them up.

My aunt and uncle didn't think I'd make it to all three locations in time, but I did. Then, here comes the fun part....get the old washer and dryer out and get the new in. Let's just say my house is still a bit of a wreck; complete with a dryer sitting in my kitchen. Installing these is a project for me and my dad. Hoping to get them in by tomorrow. I have now decided to put a coat of paint in the laundry area while there's nothing in there. But that's an extra step I don't mind. Will have pictures once their fully operational.

Yesterday was Jasmine's birthday party. It was fun and I think she had a good time with her family. Dad and I had to cut the party short because rain was coming in and we had round bales to get off the field. So, off down the road he went in the truck and trailer and I in the tractor. I was driving down the road remembering being a little kid thinking, "I will never be able to drive the tractor long distances on the highway like my daddy." He has taught me so much! Love my dad!!!

Well, I better get back to this fabulous, beautiful day. Have a wonderful week!!!

Until next time . . .

Friday, October 2, 2009

Happy Birthday Jazzy Belle

Today is my niece's 12th birthday. Happy Birthday Jasmine aka Jazzy Belle!

Until next time . . .

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Fellow Christians-ACT NOW

Good day all. I am choosing to post a different type of post today. It regards a subject that so many seem to dodge, but I believe dodging the subject partly what has gotten us (our country) in the shape it's in. That subject would be religion. Folks, regardless of what we think or believe about Christianity, religion, or God...HE is coming back for His people! He may not come back in our lifetime, but He will come back. We don't know the year, month, week, day, hour, or second of His return so the time is now to get things right with Him and follow Him. I don't know about you, but I want to be on His team and no one else's. I may be ridiculed along the way, but I don't care. I fear the Lord to know that He will do what He says He will do. Many people in life fill us with hopes and empty promises; even our family and loved ones. I'm here to tell you that God is the only one in the world who will never break a promise and tell us something that won't happen. This notion of a 'One World' economy and system that our lawmakers and President are trying for...straight from scripture in Revelation regarding the End Times and end of the world. Not trying to scare, but if you don't believe me read the Book of Revelation for yourselves. Now there have been regulations applied to the can and can not for the decorations being made for the 2009 White House CHRISTMAS tree. See link for article: http://alliancedefensefund.org/news/story.aspx?cid=5079. Kids aren't allowed to depict anything regarding religion or government in the ornament. Without religion there would be no sence of Christmas. So let's call it a Winter Holiday ornament. I DON'T THINK SO!!! The day I shun God and Jesus Christ is the day my life ends. I'd rather go to jail for the day than deny God.

Friends, you might be saying, "What can I do, I'm in Missouri or Arkansas or California?" What we can do first and foremost is get on our knees and talk to the Father. If you don't know Him, meet Him. The promise I will make that will never be empty is that you will never regret knowing God and living for Him. Knowing/Believing/Following Him is the best descision anyone will ever make. Believers, what we can do is tell everyone about the love and sacrifices of Jesus Christ. We can guide others to knowing Him. We can get off the fence and not be afraid of speaking His name and spreading His teachings. WE CAN and need to TAKE A STAND for this country so that all our freedoms for beliefs don't continue to go down the drain. So ask yourself, "Do I know God today? Do I need to get things right with Him? Am I hungry for the the only filling and satisfying thing in this world? Am I in need of a revival in my soul?"

Have you prayed today? Have you talked to the Father today? Even though you might be going through hard times, aren't you glad you can have God to get you through? The time is now to know and follow the Lord for we don't know if we'll get tomorrow. We need to pray harder now than ever before for the world in which we live, not just our country; although our country leaders need MUCH prayer! We need to pray like there's no tomorrow!

Until next time . . .