6.30.12 Evening

To think how nice today was just chilling in the pool while the kids all played so nice.. it was touch and go a few times especially with no nap.. but everyone had a nice day and a really nice dinner.. THANK YOU, Carol...  it was a nice day... I am grateful for friends..
A little nervous about tomorrow morning for my young man... can't wait to see him serve... so proud.. but REALLY nervous... have a wonderful night and Thank God tomorrow will be a Super Spriritual Sunday....

6.30.12 Morning

Good morning super Saturday is here!! Wishing everyone a wonderful day! I am grateful for the day of relaxation and time to enjoy friendships, what about you?!

6.29.12 Evening

I am so grateful for my life.. .I am so blessed and I know it.  In all that is great and all that is not.. it is so good to know, that I am here to explore....  I received my family picture today... it was so difficult to get the kids to stand still and take it.. I am glad there was one half decent... :) It's a new beginning... and all is well.. have a wonderful Friday night, can't wait for Spectacular Saturday...

6.29.12 Morning

What a sweet moment occured this morning.  We woke up to thunder and lightening.  Jordan came in and asked if it was... when I said "yes, go get dressed....Mackenzie time to get up..." She chimmed in with,  "it's scaring me.." Jordan then replied, you know when we go bowling and the pins knock down? Well Mommy told me a long time ago, Just think of bowling when you hear it.. and I'm not scared anymore." I said, "Yes, when I was little I was told it's God and the Angels bowling in Heaven, and the louder it gets the more pins they are knocking down."  I just loved that Jordan remembered that.. of course he is still scared of the noise, hence him coming in and asking if it was... but still sweet he was trying to comfort Mackenzie... I am grateful for that moment.... Wishing you a Fabulous Friday and that whereever you are, the Angels are making lovely music.... 

6.28.12 Evening

Its an amazing thing to see your son growing up and wanting to be involved in good thing just before entering intermediate school.. it's gonna be a good thing.. GREAT timing... Thank  you LL, without your guidance, I would not have started this journey.... Thank God it's Thankful Thursday, tomorrow is going to be a FABULOUS FRIDAY.....  ENJOY IT.
Just saw this on my church website.. it's really neat...
http://youtu.be/H9DA5do8_dQ

6.28.12 Morning

When the sun comes up and you're not yet ready... Take a really big look outside, what do you see? What do you hear? Today is Thankful Thursday... I am so thankful to have you in my life... May you have a terrific Thankful Thursday, Im sure gonna try!!

6.27.12 Evening

Receiving some peace and a nice sense of community before work today was really theraputic.  I am grateful for that opportunity.  Learning a lot from my current reading book... Wish everyone a wonderful night and that tomorrow when you awaken in the morning light, you are able to thank God it's Thankful Thursday.... Start thinking about what you are thankful for....

6.27.12 Morning

Good morning, wonderful Wednesday has arrived and you are here to enjoy it! Live today for today and be grateful you have the opportunity, there are plenty of families wondering why they no lomger have someone in their life today. I am grateful to be here have two wonderful children, a wonderful support system, and have employment... What are you grateful for?

6.26.12 Evening

Hope you had a great Tuesday.  I am grateful tomorrow is Wednesday and I will be able to go have PEACE before work...

6.26.12 Morning

Wishing everyone a terrific teachable Tuesday! I am so grateful I am awake! Time to start the day and make it terrific!

6.25.12 Evening

I was reminded tonight of why I enjoy attending my church.  I read a sermon that I listened to on Father's Day.  It brought on a lot of emotions that day and reminded me tonight of why I feel so good after listening to Pastor Mary's sermons. This is not to say that Pastor Arnie's sermons are not good, just something about Pastor Mary and what she says just makes total sense to me.  It will be a long couple of weeks without her especially right now... but I am so grateful that I am still able to attend service and feel some peace. I am so grateful for my TRUE friends and support system.. THANK YOU!!! Life is good and tomorrow will be TEACHABLE TUESDAY.... and I thank God that I am here for it.

6.25.12 Morning (kind of)

Although I was grateful this morning, it just was difficult to get it into words.. I am so grateful I was able to get the kids off, take care of friends' animals and get where I needed to be all before the storm hit.  This picture was taken 5 minutes before I drove straight into the storm... It was poetic driving from PEACE into the DARK storm this morning.. However, I came out of it ok and when I did the sun was out.  Thank you Lord for providing the light.  I am grateful for my friends and family and really appreciate you all.

6.24.12 Evening

I understand that God will lead me where I did not plan to go... accepting that as a parent we do things we do not feel we can do.. but must do.  I wish you all a peaceful night and that tomorrow is a  marvelous mellow Monday... Peace

6.24.12 Morning

This picture is for my dear friends' sons... Happy Birthday boys....Good Morning, Sunday is here. I am thinking and praying for my dear friends who have a difficult day ahead. Not to say the last year has not been difficult, you have been so strong and shown me how much I have to be grateful for. Wishing CV peace as he watches GV celebrate. Love to everyone in MD! Everyone else please take today as a reminder that life is precious and we should all be grateful. Have a super spiritual Sunday.

6.23.12 Evening

Although I have been feeling not so great, I am grateful for the crummy feeling! It reminds me that there are people who are feeling worse and I should be grateful! I am grateful for the chance to see I am a better person than I was awhile ago.. It is so much better to be happy and grateful.  No matter what I am so thankful to those who are in my life and I am so appreciative of everything you have done for me.. I REALLY AM!! I am thankful for the opportunities to learn and grow.  It was extremely difficult to see some things in writing today... but am glad my wishes will be carried out.  Wishing everyone a peaceful night and a super spiritual Sunday.

6.23.12 Morning

Good morning, spectacular Saturday is upon us! Wishing you the brightest of days to guide you through.

6.22.12 Evening

"Mommy my tummy fell asleep, and before it fell asleep it told me it was full, But i can still get desert right?" ahhh gotta love it :-) I am grateful so much for my dear sweet friend who is amazing and remarkable! Thank you so much LM, you really are!!! Thank God today I learned so much and tomorrow I will wake up and say Thank God its spectacular Saturday!

6.22.12 Morning

Good morning, Feeling Friday is here... I am grateful to be able to feel every emotion.  Have a great day and thank God it's Feeling Friday...

6.21.12 Morning

Good morning, Thursday is here! Wishing you the brightest day possible! The sun is out, its already warm, take it easy and enjoy! Thinking of those whom work outside, pay extra attention to your body and dtink plenty of fluids!! Almost all the scary hurdles have been jumped over... Doing ehat needs to be done and trying not to worry!! I am so grateful for the support I have! Thank you for being here!! Today is teaching Thursday! Summer is here, but always room to learn!! Thank God its Teaching Thursday!! Have a wonderful day!

6.20.12 Evening

I am so grateful for the time I had with this little friend.  He was a a sweet kind kitty who loved so many!!!! I remember the first day he came to my friend's office 15 years ago... Beaux you will be missed dearly!  I am grateful you are no longer suffering and your family (and I ) were there for your final moments.. you are in heaven with Sammy and Spike... and always in our hearts...  It was extremely difficult to see my friend and her family in so much pain... I am grateful they were able to say goodbye.
I am also grateful for my friends and appreciate you all so much.. Thank you.
Make tomorrow a Teachable Thursday....  Lessons will be taught... hope you learn from them.  Have a blessed night.

6.20.12 Morning

Good morning! Wednesday is upon us! Look around at all you have to be thankful! I am grateful for a wonderful friend who provides such amazing care to my children and allows me to go feel at peace on Wed mornings. Thank you!! I am also grateful to those who welcome me into that peace!! Today is the final day for my little Bulldog!!! Congrats, Jordan!!! I am so proud of you!!! Have a peaceful day!

6.19.12 Evening

I am so grateful for my life and those in it... THANK YOU! Have a wonderful night!

6.19.12 Morning

Good Morning, Tuesday!!!! The birds are singing and the sun has welcomed you to a new day.  Today I will do something I have feared to do... a necessary but scary thought. As I go through this journey I understand there are things I must face, in order to grow. So today I leave you with this thought.... a very wise person has passed along to me: "The sign of God is that we will be led where we did not plan to go." Thank God it's Tremendous Tuesday!

6.18.12 Evening

Choices, they are all around us.  We choose to talk, we choose to be silent. We choose to go left, we choose to go right.  When you do not know what choice will lead you in the right direction who do you turn to for help?  It would be great to have someone look ahead down the path and tell you whether it was the correct choice, but really that isn't real life.  When you take a path,, you need to take the consequence or reward that follows.  Choices were made a long time ago, consequences accepted...Although a new choice has emerged, it has a path once taken... what shall you choose? Wishing you a great evening of discovery... May you wake in the morning light and have the answer to your question.. Wishing everyone a great rest of this magnificent Monday and may tomorrow tend to the tedious things, to turn it  into a Tremendous Tuesday...

6.18.12 Morning

Good Morning Monday!  A new week is here, for some this marks the beginning of summer... remember what it was like to hear class dismissed, enjoy your summer!? I remember it well and the excitement that came along with it.  For some this marks the end to what was their life for so many years and the beginning of a new adventure.  As scary as it is, embrace the journey and enjoy every minute.  What you did not learn, you can pick up on the way as long as you are open to it. As I sit here in silence, I reflect on this school year and am grateful my son had such wonderful, caring teachers to this point and look forward to watching him grow in intermediate school... but for now.. three more days of having an elementary school student!!!!! I'm thanking God it's Magnificent Monday... hope you make it one for yourself!!

6.17.12 Evening

Spening time with friends is a wonderful thing. Congrats to our friend and his team on the All Star win!!! Most importantly, I am grateful this young boy got to experience this opportunity and get a boost to his self-esteem!!! He really deserved to be picked and showed himself and the team he belonged there. We should all be so lucky to get this chance in life and when we do, lets support each other like his sister did. Instead of being upset for not getting the same. Hence, praise and support each other. Lots can be learned from 10 year olds! Wishing those in the final days of school a great couple days and those who have begun...enjoy every day for what it is, a gift. Tomorrow I wish my dear friend a prayer LM, speedy recovery! Thank God its Magnificant Monday!

6.17.12 Morning

My day started at 4:45am.. I tried to go back to sleep for a bit but it was no use.. I was grateful to wake up and to see the sun coming up.  It was a very bright sun when we left Va.  We left at 6 and then had to drive back so really left at 6:30... Next time, I will double check that I grabbed all bags before pulling away... darn computer was still inside...lol I am so grateful to have my little navigator helping me along... the sun was so bright it was difficult for both of us to catch the signs at some point.. THANK YOU, Jordan!!! We made it home and safe back to NJ and just in time for 10:30 service.  I do not know what I was thinking other than if Mackenzie took a nap on the way home she would be ok to sit through it... IF she took a nap :)  Another lovely experience of Mackenzie in church... and people coming up afterwards to ask how old she was!!!  I am grateful to have a Pastor who keeps encouraging me to bring her.. otherwise we would not be there!! I would have been too embarrassed already to go back.
I am grateful for the chance to thank my children's father, without him it wouldn't be possible to have them and I am grateful... Happy Father's Day to all those who have touched a life in a fatherly way... Lastly, I thank God, for welcoming myself and my children into his family.  As I said it was very bright this morning.. all of sudden the sky grew darker....This picture was taken on 95 as we came around a bend, it was amazing to see the sun beaming down through a cloud... Jordan and I both gazed at it and quickly took a picture... Perhaps it was symbolic that no matter what is going on...  God is there to shine light through the darkness? Have a Spiritual Sunday.
PS...  GOOD Luck to our dear friend in his ALL STAR GAME TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Have a wonderful vacation to PM... you will be missed!

6.16.12 Evening

It was a productive day all in all.. not everything is done.. but it looks pretty good!!!! I am grateful for the time I shared with my sister and the chance to use tools I never would have in the past... It was great to show Mackenzie how girls can do these things... Wishing everyone a wonderful night and hope that tomorrow brings much peace and love to all the fathers I know.... hope you enjoy your day.  Early trip back to NJ.. would love to make it in time for 10:30 service... we shall see what time the kids wake up.

6.16.12 Morning

Good Morning, Saturday!!!!! It's a wonderful morning in Va... The children slept in a little and are sitting here having their breakfast.... The sun is shining and we have a lot planned....time to get a move on and help make the landscaping look the way Em wants..  I am grateful for the opportunity to help my sister out...
Something amazing to wake up in a different house and for a brief second not realize where you are.. Let's start the day out right and make it a Super Saturday....

6.15.12 Evening

Wasn't sure I would make it here... but the fire was awaitin...  Kids were wired and so excited.... heck they are just now finally headin to bed....  It was weird to have another person listening to the Bible story... but I am impressed and heck I think PM would toss a smile..  there is hope for you, Em.. lol
All kidding aside, I am so grateful to have my sister, especially after the long ride here..
The place looks great, but tomorrow we shall work real hard to make the yard look even nicer. 
I had a moment earlier with the cell phone company and after talking with my friend, I decided to stop and think about something that would put me back in a peaceful thought... My wonderful experience on Wednesday is still sending chills up my spine and a smile on my face.... Thank you Lord for providing me with that.  Have a wonderful Friday night and tomorrow morning, I shall awaken in your morning light and be grateful that it is super Saturday... make it super by helping someone in need....I am.

6.15.12 Morning

Change is hard, Im trying to explain this to my children. I told Jordan he could buy lunch as it is the last full day of school and he got emotional and said "its my last day of recess for life!" I remember that feeling of growing up when you do not want to yet. I am grateful to be able to share these moments with my son. Take the time today to remember the simple things! Have a fruitful Friday!

6.14.12 Evening

Thank God for left overs... and boy were they so yummy.... I probably ate more today than in a few days.. I loved the Caribbean chicken salad and the kids tried it too... Mackenzie liked it until, and it was sweet that Jordan said he didn't want to hurt PM feelings, but he really doesn't care for it.. Then Mackenzie tried to say the same... but she knew I wasn't buying it! 
I explored the library at the church to find a new bible story book to read and they were both pleased when I showed them we had a book as I promised.  Just as I think I have nothing to do, my plans change... I feel like I have changed my last name to Urban... (inside joke).  Excited to have the opportunity to go and see my sister and even more grateful that the kids were told to go as well.  It was a selfless act their father has done and I am grateful for that.  I did not want to bring them as it is Father's day weekend.. but he said he would prefer they see their aunt before she goes away and that is sweet.  I do have every intention of leaving VERY early Sunday so that they can spend the afternoon and sleep over with him.  It is a beautiful thing to be working as a team and I am grateful for this opportunity.  Life is good, prayers were answered my friend is home recovering .. thank you all. I am worried about some other friends and will be saying some prayers for them as well... Tomorrow if Friday and another big day for Jordan... the 5th grade GARBAGE sale and his end of year party... it's amazing how he has been waiting to be able to sell his things since kindergarten.... I am thankful we are here and he will have the chance....  Have a wonderful night sleep and may you wake in the morning light to say Thank God it's Fruitful Friday....

6.14.12 Morning

Today is Flag day.  I love our Flag and what it stands for.  No matter what I will always be grateful and proudly display our flag. I woke up a few times already, but I believe the sounds of life have said its time to get up! I am not the least bit upset that a jack hammer is out my window, people are working and that is a blessing. I am still in excitement from last night. Still having a wonderful feeling an a warm heart! Thank you again to PM for an awesome night and thank you to GMPK for needing me. It really is amazing to feel needed and have a purpose. In three hours, a dear friend will have surgery and I know its routine, but I still worry and am asking anyone who prays to drop a prayer for my friend, MS! Thank you in advance. I am so thankful, and am saying thank God its Thankful Thursday. Are you in the moment or thinking TGIF tomorrow?

6.13.12 Evening (sort of)

Yes, it's technically already Thursday , 2am... I am just getting home from an amazing evening.  As a 35 yr old newly single woman, one might think I was at a bar with friends... if so, you should probably stop reading my blog as I have never been into that... instead this evening was filled with women of many different ages all with whom had a common goal, to explore and learn about Motherless Daughters.  The evening wasn't around the usual table, instead we were invited into our Pastor's home and I listened to many share wonderful memories and stories that warmed my heart to hear. 
I believe I was taught by my mother that when you are invited into someones home you always offer to help set up and always clean up.  I have always done this in my life and would like to think my mother taught me that.  I have often done this very act, but for some reason, tonight felt very different.  It was such an awesome feeling to be washing and drying fine china and not every day utensils, while she packed up all the food and made to go containers for me... In some regards it was as if my mother, Mary was there through Pastor Mary tonight.  I would like to explain the way I felt when I left perhaps someone who has lost someone dear,  will understand ... As if a fantasy had been fulfilled.  As though I got one more day to experience what so many do not realize is a gift.  I left there almost an hour and a half after everyone else...  I felt good to know that at least all the dishes and food were taken care of. 
The need to please and help has always been there, which is why I went to my friend's house at 11pm to help her again in her attic... Only us crazy people clean out attics till 1:45am... I made up my mind and decided to take the wedding dress and my sweet friend was kind enough to allow me to have one of her new favorite things, a space bag, thank you!!!! I am tired, yet wired.  I am grateful for tonight and so appreciative for all that I experienced.  I do plan on sleeping in, if I can.... but wish my dear friend, MS a successful surgery and a quick recovery...Technically, its Thursday, and I know I am thankful.... how about you?

6.13.12 Morning

Good morning, Wondrous Wednesday is here! Excited for the great events In store for me! Although I had 2 hrs of sleep, I am ready to begin, how about you?! I was told yesterday I have a way with clear communication.. Never, have I ever heard that before.  I am direct and I do say what I mean.  I remember the days of chit-chat (those from HS know what I mean) Say what you mean, mean what you say, but don't say it mean.... I try so hard to be direct without being mean...I am grateful for the chance to start that group and for the help it brought so many.  To think it all started over two young girls with a lot to say... the other young lady is about to begin a new and wondrous endeavour and I wish her all the best... Keep looking for what you want in life... No matter what you never know how it may change... I wish my dear friend, MS good luck today with her surgery, yes, I said your name in prayer during service today... Make this a day to remember and do not forget, Thank God it's wondrous Wednesday!

6.12.12 Evening

My little baker couldn't find her baking hat so she put on her Little House on the Prairie bonnet... loved making blueberry banana bread with her!!! First time I let her do almost everything and yes, this is her washing her hands first...lol
I am learning more and more that nothing happens without a specific reason.  I am so grateful for these lessons.  This morning was great to help my son transition into the intermediate school... This afternoon was filled with wonderful women.  I am so grateful to have an annual lunch with someone so dear and then to be given the opportunity to receive a spiritual talk and prayer.  The rain is refreshing and necessary for all the nature around us to grow.  Wishing everyone a wonderful night.
As I end this day, I remember how blessed I am and will start my day with spiritual love in the am...  tomorrow is hump day and I choose to say Thank God it's Wondrous Wednesday. 

6.12.12 Morning

Good morning, Tuesday! Although the sun is not bright, I see such amazing things. Look past the gray, you will too! Big changes in store for my young man, today we help with the transition and then my annual lunch with an awesome lady, someone from elem school, then finish up my day having a spiritual talk with another amazing woman!!! its a tremendous day! Thank God its tremendous Tuesday! What will you do to make it that way?

6.11.12 Evening

These pictures were from the other day.  The rest to the Father's day gift... I chose to put them to represent my day.  A family picture has consumed my thoughts and most of my free time over the last week.  It has finally come and I am grateful to soon have our first professional family photo of 3.  It would not have been possible without a lot of help from our friends..Thank you,  Laura for the outfits, Gail for fixing the dress and Emily and Alex for keeping the kids occupied during the long wait, Kim for doing Mackenzie's hair and Carol for the encouragement of finding the perfect outfits.... and of course Holy Trinity for Hosting the photographers.. I cannot wait to proudly display my family photo.  I am so grateful for my family!! They really are a blessing and I thank God for them and for this beautiful day. 

Tomorrow I will say, Thank God it's Tremendous Tuesday...

6.11.12 Morning

Good morning, Marvelous Monday is here!! It is a wonderful day! We slept in a bit and are getting the motivation to begin our day. The sounds of life are all around! When you look in the mirror what will you say in order to start your day? I plan to say thank God its Marvelous Monday! Have a great day!

6.10.12 Evening

All negativity need not talk to me...  Perhaps if we all walk around with that sign on, all the negative people will realize and work on changing themselves, after all, we cannot change anyone but ourselves.  I'm not perfect and I will never claim to be, but I am learning that being more positive then negative is the way to be.  Yes, we are entitled to have our moments and it's normal, we just do not need to unleash them on those around us...  I choose to live my life in a positive manner and without the drama, The love I feel from above has pushed the negativity and anger out.  I wish nothing but happiness for those who choose to continue to live in that manner.  The day was filled with spiritual love, the love from my children and from great friends.... our life is so blessed and I am so thankful.  Wishing everyone a wonderful night and that tomorrow morning when you awaken in the morning light, you thank God it's Marvelous Monday. 

6.10.12 Morning

Good Morning, Spiritual Sunday is here! Its going to be a wonderful day! Listening to the glorious sounds all around mm. So grateful to have my hearing! What are you grateful for?

6.9.12 Evening

Part of a Father's Day gift for their daddy... I am so grateful for their father, without him, I would not have these two awesome kids.  No matter what, I will always celebrate Father's Day for him, without his help, my life would be so empty.
Today was filled with reminders of just how much life is precious.  Take the time to stop and see it.  I would not be a good friend to not say THANK YOU to GMPK who saved the day last night by sewing this white shirt under this dress that I bought too big for my daughter.. I am still so jealous of your many talents, but so grateful you are so good at what you do... Thank you from the bottom of my heart.. These pictures came out great and can't wait for our photo on Monday...  Tomorrow will be a wonderful Spiritual Sunday starting our day out at Holy Trinity and then to watch our dear friends play another playoff game.. Wishing everyone a great rest of the night, remember take a minute to say thank you for everything you have tonight.

6.9.12 Morning

Thank God its Super Saturday! It is a lovely day and the children woke up happy, can not ask for anything more!!! A day to do nothing and relax. I am grateful people think enough of me to ask me to provide help to someone in need, feel so honored!!! Have a super Saturday!

6.8.12 Evening

This day was filled with such amazing lessons... For a young team, they learned it doesn't matter what others say or who they play... If they give it all they can, they can come out on top... congrats to our dear friends and their team in their victory, we are so very proud of you!!!!!!
For me, I learned no matter what I must continue on the path I have set and never forget who matters the most.  Although a lot was common sense, it is easily forgotten when emotions are in play... I am grateful for someone telling me just how helpful this class was for them, it helped me to go with an open mind and I am grateful as I was present and listening unlike so many.  Thank you :) As tomorrow comes, I will remember to be so thankful and thank God it's Super Saturday... have a wonderful night.

6.8.12 Morning

Thank God Its Fabulous Friday! So grateful to have slept 10-5!!! Lots to be grateful for, perhapa today will bring a wealth of knowledge. Going with an open mind and a positive attitude. The sun is coming and as the day unfolds, will you be worrying about a looming storm or enjoying what has been given to you? Have a fabulous Friday

6.7.12 Evening

Taken from a friend's facebook who took from someone else... What a perfect message to end today.   The children have already been read a Bible story and prayers have been said.. I am so grateful for this day.  I thought about a lot today and will continue to think as I read my new book...I plan to wake up tomorrow and Thank God it's Fantastic Friday.  I will go and listen and perhaps learn something I did not know and be grateful it's only 3 hrs and only ONCE... Have a wonderful night..

6.7.12 Morning

Started my day by fulfilling a pinkie promise.  This not only made my daughter smile, but helped to brighten my day.  The sun is shining, the outlook is bright, may today be filled will all good things.  I feel the warmth and the love from above.  Choices are never easy, but necessary and a fact of life... Nobody else can make them for you... no matter how much you want them to.  Which one will you take, what seems like the quick fix or the one that will require more learning? I am so thankful for opportunities of growth, although it can be overwhelming, I understand them.  Thank God it's Thinking Thursday... What will you think about today?

6.6.12 Evening

I am grateful for the opportunity to speak and the chance just to listen. I am grateful to feel needed and to be kept preoccupied. Thank you for these opportunities, I know I am blessed. Have a wonderful Wednesday night.

6.6.12 Morning

The birds are singing and welcoming you to this day. It's the middle of the week, take a minute to say good job, you've done a great job so far.  It's amazing how little things like a friend's voice can brighten your day or night.  It is even more so when this friend is MANY miles away, thank you MS... You have always been an inspiration and much like you, as I go through this journey of rediscovering and reinventing, I am so grateful to have discovered my Faith and have found a place to explore it.  This day is beautiful and full of new things, wake up and take a minute to embrace it. Have a wonderful Wednesday.

6.5.12 Evening

Once again a Bible story was read and once again prayers were practiced.  I am so happy my children are seeing things in a positive way... What about you? What do you see when you see this picture? When you look at the sky what is the first thing you notice? When I asked this morning will you see the beauty or think of the later forecast... this is exactly what I meant!!!! Is your sky more blue or more grey? Can you picture the happiness or the sadness? No matter what is going on, I am so grateful for the ability to see this sky as more blue.  It is a marvelous thing to be positive and to NOT allow the negativity to ruin my life.  Let's face it, bad things happen, bad things happen to good people, but that is life and at some point, you just have to realize it's up to you how you deal with it, after all it's the only thing we can control.. .HOW we deal with it... Control what you can and try not to worry about all the areas you can't!!!! Tuesday is coming to an end... tomorrow is "hump" day, for me it's a Wonderful Wednesday.  So many good things to start and end my day with.  Have a Wonderful Wednesday!!!!

6.5.12 Morning

Good Morning Terrific Tuesday! On this day I think about the fact that in exactly ONE month my little girl will be five years old.  It's an amazing thing to think that five years have gone by already.  The sun is out and we over slept,  not rushing taking our time.  Today will be a terrific day, because we are in control over this.  Last night I found more answers to the puzzle and it was difficult to place the pieces in, but I did thank you to my ALD and of course to GMPK for helping me hear it all.  Will you look out the window and see the sun, hear the birds and see the beauty?  Or will your thought go to think of the later forecast? I heard this morning we are out of the drought.... for now.... Let's keep storing more for the summer.

6.4.12 Evening

Just after reading another story from Mackenzie's Bible... the children are off to bed.  I am so grateful for tonight to be here.  I understand the need to feel emotions, I am grateful to have that ability.  I am so blessed to have these two little faces next to me and I am blessed to have such amazing friends.  LM, thank you for NOT listening and doing what you did and GMPK for always listening and PV, thank you for calling to hear that I was ok.  It is a beautiful thing to have friends.  I must also say that I understand "She" had you email me when you did PM, always there... I get it.
Today was filled with much rain, instead of being upset about the rain, let's say thank you for providing our nature with much needed water.  In the upcoming months we will hear about the ongoing drought and the need for rain... Even the sun needs a break once in awhile.. this is the sun's Sabbath....  As we awake in the morning light tomorrow I will remember to say Thank God it's Tremendous Tuesday, What will you say?

6.4.12 Morning

As the alarm goes off and nobody wants to emerge from bed, listen to the sounds around you.  The cars, the trucks, the school buses... don't remain in bed while life is going on around you. Instead of thinking as today as a rainy, overcast day, look at it as a reminder to slow down, take it easy and enjoy every second! This is your mellow wake up call.  Stay focused on the road or path your on.... it will lead you to where you want to be.  Most of all, Thank God it's Marvelous Monday!

6.3.12 Evening

Such a simple picture from a week ago... hard to believe it was only a week ago...  Today was filled with spiritual love and guidance and helping a friend clean out her shed while the children played for hours.  It was a lovely day!!! Dinner, baths, a little tv... and then both asked to read from the Bible!!!!!!!!  We read another story from Mackenzie's and then I taught them a bedtime prayer.... I like this version better...Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. See me safely through the night, And wake me with the morning light.- Author unknown.   It is a beautiful thing to end the day in such a way.. Hoping you had a super Sunday and that tomorrow when you wake in the morning light, you say thank God It's marvelous Monday!!!!

6.3.12 Morning

It is a beautiful Sunday morning.  The sun is shining and the birds are singing glorious songs of praise.  My children woke up and asked if we were going to 8:45 or 10:30...It is becoming part of their routine... I love it.  I was not going to tell them that last night counted.... it doesn't hurt to go again.  Mackenzie was "fiesty and full of energy" as many told me but then so many people came up to me and told me not to be embarrassed and not to worry about it.  Even Pastor Arnie made a point of coming up to me and said he would prefer to see Mackenzie having fun, then not to see her at all and not to listen to anyone telling her to SHHH.... Thank you!!!
This is the picture that was taken just after we became members.. missing is our friend and sponsor,Gail.  This is Pastor Mary whom I speak so highly of.  She is teaching the three of us so much and I am so grateful to her and also to GMPK for encouraging me to reach out.  My life is blessed and I can feel the love. Jordan remembered another child from the kickball game and the two sat and talked during coffee hour and exchanged numbers to get together outside of church... Mackenzie and Jordan are so proud they can now say and do "In the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit," they are beginning to feel the connection and it is wonderful.  Have a Super Spiritual Sunday....

6.2.12 Evening

Tonight we officially became members of the Holy Trinity Evangelical Church in Manasquan. After the service a woman came up and said she can't wait to attend more services with Mackenzie... she livens it up.. That she does!!!!! I understand I need to not react and to accept she is not yet 5.  With that being said... I am so grateful for everyone at Holy Trinity!!!!  My reactions to Mackenzie's behavior goes back to how we were expected to act in church growing up and I am working on "lightening up" - Going to take a little bit more time. 
It was so sweet to be standing with my friend and my children and feel welcomed.  Jordan and I received Bibles and Mackenzie received bed time Bible stories.  Tonight the three of us read a story from her book and practiced a prayer together, it was a sweet moment. Especially after how awesome they were out to dinner thank you GMPK, BK, EK, & AK for such a lovely dinner and wonderful company :)
So as I said I am so thankful for such wonderful people, I am also thankful for this opportunity to help teach my children in a way that I wasn't.  Hope you have a Super Spiritual Sunday!
After I ask permission, I will post a picture from after the service....with the woman who I speak of often who speaks so eloquently and with such a way that it makes everything make sense, PM! Missing :( from the picture is our dear friend and our HT sponsor, GMPK tho.. I may have to ask her to photoshop herself into it first :)

6.2.12 Morning

Thank God it's Special Saturday.  I say that because today is a special day for Jordan, Mackenzie, and I as we officially become members of a wonderful community.  I am excited to be able to say that we will belong to Holy Trinity Church.  I am grateful to LL for talking to me about a relationship with religion and for GMPK for suggesting I check out HT... I really feel like we are in wonderful community and it will help my children and I grow.  There are so many things to be thankful for and I am.  Starting this day with the birds singing is a lovely beginning.  Wishing everyone a super Saturday. 

6.1.12 Evening

Thank you for this day.  I am grateful for my health and wish the same for someone dear.  I have yet to learn all I need to and embrace the lessons I must learn. I appreciate even tonight when I was not all there, the lessons you had for me to learn.. thank you and I am sorry I wasn't 100% present! I will stand and listen to whatever I need to do.  I will do this, as another wise lady has explained recently and I understand that the sign is that we will be led where we did not plan to go... I am getting it... slowly but am getting it.  Tomorrow will be a Super Saturday...

6.1.12 Morning

Moments like these are what counts in life.  Both woke up happy and he came in and laid down next to her..... they put their arms around each other and I snapped a picture without them knowing, till the flash went off... I am so thankful for such a lovely start to my day. 
The sun is out, the birds are singing, there is a nice breeze and it is field day today.... No matter what is going on around me, I can think of this picture and feel the happiness I felt seeing it.  Wishing a dear sweet momma a quick recovery, I'm doing as you asked and will continue to do so... May today be bright and lovely for everyone and may it be the beginning of an awesome weekend!!!! I am looking forward to officially joining HT tomorrow.   Thank God it's Fabulous Field day Friday!!!!!!