Wow what a full and week it has been! Are week long revival has touched the hearts of every one of are church members. We have all been bleats by Bro. Wayne Hudson. At Sunday nights sharing that was easy to see. As for me the Lord used this week to show me that I have been bearing him under all the junk in my life. I have been struggling with some things but this revival has helped me and beast me. Its time for me to let go and trust God, to stop worrying about things I can not change, to know that he’s the only one how can heal me from whatever it is I am going threw. And to stop looking arrowed for answers that I know I can’t find any ware but Lord. Friday night was really special for me. I was able to have Lyda come with us for the last night of revival. When I told her that Roni and I where going to sing a special, that was it we started making plans. To get her, spend all day together, go to church, have a sleepover party, and then have all day Saturday. And that’s just what we did! After dialysis Mom and I drove to Galveston to get her. I am so amazed that Mom was feeling up to it, that was a blessing in and of its self. It was so much fun to show her arrowed and just hangout for the day. God also touched her heart on Friday night right at the end I looked over to see that she was crying, with eyes full of tears and wet lashes at that moment I almost cried too. Later that night she told me that it had made her think about a lot of things that she needed to be thinking about. and that she was glad she came. She also said that she wishes that the church she go’s to was more like are church. And wow did that mean a lot! The sleepover was a blast!!!!! We stead up till 4.am watching scary movies, eating lots sweets. Giving each other an Altamont night at the spa with mud masks and all. Panting are toe nails, fun colors with added flower embellishments. Good old fashion girl stuff !
Saturday I was completely goofy. I direst up with a blond wig, a face mask, fairy wings and vampire teeth!
I have no idea of what I was going for but it was funny. (dressing up was not hollowing related it was just annoyingly on the same weekend) and I thought I might as well take advantage of the cheep costume excusers in all the stores. Looking at the pitchers I cant believe how ridicules I look, but Lydas face was worth every moment of embarrassment. Are fun ended all to soon. Dad tuck as bake in the truck, we would have fallen asleep if it wasn’t for the noise and how cramped the truck was. But all in all the weekend was the beast part. I hope to have her down again some time soon! How knows camping trip is just two weeks away, I just might be able to mange that. Well just have to wait and see!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Will you give this to my Daddy?
As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support 'Red Fridays.'
Last week I was in Atlanta , Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.
Moving through the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camos. As they began heading to their gate, everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering.
When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and cheered for, it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red-blooded American who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families.
Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work and home without fear or reprisal.
Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our service men and women, a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old, ran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said 'hi.'
The little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her.
The young soldier, who didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her Daddy. Then suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.
The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter's name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter Courtney missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up.
When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second. Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military-looking walkie-talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it..
After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, 'I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you.' He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying 'your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon.'
The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet, he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away from this entire event.
As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of selflessness, turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.
We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of the day, it's good to be an American.
RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority'. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers.
We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing. We get no liberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions. Many American, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of Americans supports our troops.
Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once 'silent' majority is on their side more than ever; certainly more than the media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is...We need your support and your prayers.
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday.
IF YOU AGREE -- THEN SEND THIS ON.
IF YOU COULDN'T CARE LESS THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON --- IT IS YOUR CHOICE. I don't know if you've seen this, but I couldn't delete it.
WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE.
THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED! --- MAY GOD HELP AMERICA TO BECOME ONE NATION, UNDER GOD.
As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support 'Red Fridays.'
Last week I was in Atlanta , Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.
Moving through the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camos. As they began heading to their gate, everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering.
When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and cheered for, it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red-blooded American who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families.
Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work and home without fear or reprisal.
Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our service men and women, a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old, ran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said 'hi.'
The little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her.
The young soldier, who didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her Daddy. Then suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.
The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter's name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter Courtney missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up.
When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second. Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military-looking walkie-talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it..
After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, 'I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you.' He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying 'your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon.'
The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet, he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away from this entire event.
As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of selflessness, turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.
We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of the day, it's good to be an American.
RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority'. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers.
We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing. We get no liberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions. Many American, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of Americans supports our troops.
Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once 'silent' majority is on their side more than ever; certainly more than the media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is...We need your support and your prayers.
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday.
IF YOU AGREE -- THEN SEND THIS ON.
IF YOU COULDN'T CARE LESS THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON --- IT IS YOUR CHOICE. I don't know if you've seen this, but I couldn't delete it.
WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE.
THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED! --- MAY GOD HELP AMERICA TO BECOME ONE NATION, UNDER GOD.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Transplant Testing Day 1#
Mom had her first doctors appointment on the the 10Th she started the very first session of testing for the kidney transplant. We are all nervous but very excited! I am looking forward to the day when I don't have to see my mom go through the things that she's been going through for the past 10 years. It is such a blessing to think that my uncle might be the one to give my mom the greatest gift of all. (A life without Dialysis)
Evaluation Day 1 schedule
8:00am Kidney Transplant Education Class not seen in video.
9:45am Dietary Consultation not seen in video.
10:30am EKG not seen and Lab they did not do but they tyred.
11:15am Chest X-ray (Scurlock Tower, 5Th Floor) not seen.
12:00pm Lunch Break seen.
1:30pm Social Work Consultation not seen.
3:00pm Echocardiogram seen in video.
4:00pm Financial Specialist Consultation not seen.
I would have loved to have gotten all of that on video, but I was doing a lot of running around that day!
By 5:00 we where on are way home. WOW what a full day.
Evaluation Day 1 schedule
8:00am Kidney Transplant Education Class not seen in video.
9:45am Dietary Consultation not seen in video.
10:30am EKG not seen and Lab they did not do but they tyred.
11:15am Chest X-ray (Scurlock Tower, 5Th Floor) not seen.
12:00pm Lunch Break seen.
1:30pm Social Work Consultation not seen.
3:00pm Echocardiogram seen in video.
4:00pm Financial Specialist Consultation not seen.
I would have loved to have gotten all of that on video, but I was doing a lot of running around that day!
By 5:00 we where on are way home. WOW what a full day.
Get Silly
Sometimes when I'm feeling down,
when I'm feeling blue, and don't know what to do.
when I needed a pick me up.
Something so I don't cry, instead of waiting in my room to sit and mope or try.
I find something else do something that makes me smile.
I write a song or play a tune to take my blues away.
Or I pick my laptop up and share the video of the day.
This video was made back in April, I was feeling kind of down.
Roni wanted to make this video to get me to cheer up.
And it worked I laughed so hard I almost cried.
I hope you enjoy!!
Sometimes when I'm feeling down,
when I'm feeling blue, and don't know what to do.
when I needed a pick me up.
Something so I don't cry, instead of waiting in my room to sit and mope or try.
I find something else do something that makes me smile.
I write a song or play a tune to take my blues away.
Or I pick my laptop up and share the video of the day.
This video was made back in April, I was feeling kind of down.
Roni wanted to make this video to get me to cheer up.
And it worked I laughed so hard I almost cried.
I hope you enjoy!!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Girls Night Out Or....In?
Psalm 100
Make a jouful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with sining.
Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not
we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise:
be thankful unot him, and bless his name.
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth
to all generations.
Monday, August 24, 2009
A Rainy day
Picture by Veronica:
I don't have much time to post, so all I've got are little things like this.
Quotes that say something to me, and cute little picture. Not exactly a life story of a blog. Just simple thing that express me in some way. Now that the rains passed, it's turned out to be a really pretty day.
Jr and I were lucky enough to get caught in it today when we took Dad his lunch. But a rainy day like this one, was the perfect day for a movie and pop corn, to be curled up on the couch with warm blankets. And that's exactly what we did! Although I think rainys day are also good for reading a really good book or taking a much needed nap! Today was our movie day none the less. And today the movie of choice was "Marley & Me" and I really liked it. It's such a Cute move.
It starts with a newlywed couple, and this young bride has a list of things she wants to accomplish. 1# get married, 2#get the jobs of their dreams, 3#Buy a house, 4# start a family!
And the last one is a little, well scary for her newlywed husband.
And that's where Maley comes in.
He buys her a cute little puppy, whose a bit of a handful.
This golden labrador soon grows to be a worst Dog ever. He eats everything, pees everywhere, jumps on every one, and all the bad things that a dog can do.?
He is so bad he gets kicked out of obedience school. But they love him so they keep him. With the trials of losing their first Baby in the first 10 weeks,
they finally start a family. By the time the movie ends they have three children. All the children grow up with their beloved Dog Marley.
He's always in the home videos, and in all of the pictures. He still just as bad as ever but they still love him. As the children get older so does Marley.
And now they have an old dog who's been there for them, for everything.
He's brought there family close together when the children finally came along,
because he was the start of their family. The movie ends very sadly, when Marley dies. so it's a little bit of a tear jerker. I didn't really think that a movie
about a dog would make me cry. But sure enough it did: it's a really simple story line, a movie about a family that has a dog for at least 12 years. And all
the memories that family would have. and everything that that dog would mean to them when his life finally ended. I think it's a very reliable movie.
I haven't had a dog long enough to have the sort of memories that they have with Marley.
But it is very touching to me.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Deserts
~Double Lemon Pound Cake~
Cake
8 onces cream cheese, softened.
4 eggs, at room temperature.
1 lemon cake mix.
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamoin.
1/8 teaspoon gound allspice.
1 teaspoon lemon zest.
3/4 cup milk,at room temperture.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees bake for 30 minutes, Reduce the heat to 325 degrees and bake untill cake is done.
About another 20-30 minutes,cool and remove from pan.
~The Frosty Lemon Glaze~
1 tablespoon butter.
2 tablespoons milk.
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar.
1 tablspoons fresh lemon juic.
Mix well in bowl and add to top of cake.
Here lately Dads gotten into the habit of bringing home the desert section of the weekly newspaper. And ever so often he has a request, and this is one of them.
So last week Roni made this for Dad. She says it is a simple and easy recipe, it does not take a great amount of time. And I must say it's pretty tasty two. It's nice to find a good recipe! But who know you could find it in the Huston Chronicle or The Facts. Well maybe some of you knew that, but when I think of what to make for desert. I would never think to look through the newspaper!
Thanks Dad that's a good find.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Freinds
"The hardest thing to do in life are to trust, to have faith, and to forgive. It's that simple and that complicated. To forgive is to move foreword, Georgia rule."
Movie Quote!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Stars
"Ther's always been somthing about charting the stars that appeals to me.
On a really dark night you can see between 1,000 and 1,500 stars, and there are millions more that haven't been discovered. It's so easy to think that the world revolvers around you, but all you have to do is stare up at the sky to realze it isn't that way at all."
Jodi Picoult "My Sister's Keeper"
"And God made two grat lights; the grater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also."
Genesis 1:16
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to the greatest Mom in the world. And the strongest woman and I know with the biggest heart. Happy birthday Mom!! May this next year be field with moments that give you a reason to keep going. The road you have travel has not been an easy one, but you've never been alone. And may the many many years that follow keep us close to each other, and strong in the Lord.
I hope you had a great berthing.
I love you from the bottom of a heart!
Catie
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
It's been so long!
Hello everyone I'm back! It's been so long since the last post. So I think I'll start easy and just post some pictures. This is pretty much what I've been doing for the past few months, taking care of these cute little guy's!! Jet is three, And ki'son will be five months on the 29th. I think we have more pictures than we know what to do with. That's all Roni wants you to do is take pictures of the baby and Jet so I'll be posting a lot more pictures.
And Jet says think you for the blocks Mrs. Michel that video will be up soon!
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