~There are many people that blog, that knew of Hope. I met her a few months ago. She was the sweetest and strongest 14 year old girl I'd ever met. She had such a zest for life and didn't let her illness define her. Many of us got to know her through her Cancer Diary. Her mom eventually had to post for her because she was too weak, and we got to know her mom as well. We realized where Hope had gotten her strength. Her mom read her our thoughts daily. She said they brought her peace. She was so strong. You could see God's love shine through them both.

I miss her already...her bubbly, courageous, beautiful attitude for life. She and her mom knew she was in God's hands. Although, we will miss her....let's be thankful that our Dear Hope is in no more pain. She is with our Perfect, All-Healing Father. We will meet her again one day, when we are with our Amazing Father in Heaven.

Please continue to pray for Hope's family....that they may find the peace that only the Lord can give.

~~Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30

~~The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

Winter Wonderland

We had our Winter Wonderland!!!

Every year, I hope for one good snow. I don't even mind the ice....that means we get to stay home and spend our time enjoying our family. Even if the electricity goes out, we have two gas heaters that will keep us nice and toasty. I know others may not...I pray for those people, that they will stay warm.

We really enjoyed seeing the beautiful snow. We had some really yummy food for our cold days. One day for lunch we had tomato soup and grilled cheese and for supper we had fried deer meat, mashed taters, green beans, and bread. It was so good. I love to cook. Especially, when it's so cold. There's not much else to do....so I love to make our house smell yummy with food. I even baked a cake:)

The Lord blesses us with many seasons. I love them all. They each have a very special meaning to me. By the time winter is winding down, I'm very ready for spring. I love the thunderstorms, fresh flowers, green trees and grass. I also love summer...we love camping, grilling, swimming, and being outside. I use my clothesline all through the summer. Even when it rains. The rain is a natural softener....it makes your clothes very soft. Then comes fall....I LOVE the many colors of the leaves, the crisp air, drinking coffee outside, building fires, hayrides, and much more. The Lord is AMAZING!!! He makes the most beautiful things. I never want to take the little things we see in everyday life for granted. I am so blessed to experience these extraordinary things God has made. I know He is even more beautiful!!!

I wanted to share that my oldest child...KJ...got baptized last Sunday! We are so thankful and so happy for him. I've been praying for a while now for both my childrens' souls. I want them to know God. To have the most beautiful relationship with Him. To know that He is the most important. He was home from school one day and crawled in bed with me and told me he wanted to get baptized. (We had been talking about it for a few months now...on and off....and he had talked to our youth pastor as well.) And I told him he had to be saved first. He said how do you do that again? I told him all he had to do was ask Jesus into his heart. He said I did that last night in my bed! We talked about it a little more and then we talked to our pastor. A few weeks later he was baptized. It was such an amazing experience. I wasn't too suprised that he had done it on his own....that's just his little personality. He's very independent about some things. Now we continue to pray for his growth with Christ and for our youngest to be saved when it's his time.
I hope you all have a wonderful night.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life." Matthew 8:12

Thunderstorms

I know it's been a while again...sorry. School is a lot more time consuming this semester....not to mention, a little more difficult. Prayers would be GREATLY APPRECIATED! Wednesday night I took the kids to church and I ended up sitting in my car writing a paper. Sad...I know...I wanted to go in, but I needed quiet time to write my paper. Praise the Lord I got it done!

We had some thunderstorms that night. I really love thunderstorms! Some people think it's so yucky outside when it's raining, but I find beauty in it. Don't get me wrong....I like sunny days too. (Especially when it rains for more than three days). My hubby and I took our kiddos to the lake last summer for a week's vacation. We all love the lake, camping, and nature. It rained ALL week long. Seriously.....ALL week long. It was nice that we were together with no other distractions though. There were maybe two days when it would clear up for a few hours and we would grab our stuff and swim...then the rain would come back. We were going to stay in a tent, but a friend lent us his pop-up camper...which was really nice, because the rain would've flooded us out! It was so nice to hear the rain on the roof. I remember when I was little hearing the sounds of rain on a tin roof...I love it! Anyway....my point was this....even though the rain keeps you from doing things outside that you want, I like to look at the positive side. You get to cuddle up and watch a movie with your family, you get to sit outside in the carport and watch the rain....I think rainy days are beautiful days too! God made rainy days, just like He made sunny days. I enjoy both...especially when I get to stay inside on the rainy days:)

I hope everyone has a great day! Remember to thank the Lord for all your many blessings!

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

It's been a bit since I've posted anything. Hope everyone is having a great New Year's so far. It is so cold here. We even have a chance of snow this week:) Yay!! We love snow. I had to go shopping this morning for some milk and flour. You know how crazy the store can be when colder weather is around the corner. It was really busy to say the least.

I've been cleaning alot. Trying to get things back in order from Christmas. I love Christmas....it truely is the most wonderful time of the year:)

Coffee is on and I'm making two loaves of bread. I would really like to make some biscuits and pancakes to freeze. Does anyone know how long they last in the freezer, being homemade?

I better go now....hope everyone has a blessed day!

"How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you." Psalm 31:19

Hello....no it hasn't snowed here:( This is a picture from last year. Just remembering how much fun we had playing in the snow. We are really hoping that it snows sometime here in the New Year.

Our family had the best Christmas ever. We spent all our time with family. We stayed up late, watched Christmas movies, cooked, ate yummy food, played games, and just had the greatest time spending time together. We are so truely blessed. We thank God for our family and friends everyday.

Tonight, the hubby and I are in the kitchen cooking fish, shrimp, fries, and hushpuppies in our new fry daddy. It's gonna be so good. Well, actually he's in there cookin....I'll be in there in a minute:)

I just wanted to say I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, filled with lots of memories...and I hope you all have a very Happy New Year as well. We'll be ringing our New Year in with some of our best friends...when the New Year comes in, we'll say a prayer...starting the year out right...and ask God to bless and be with us the New Year and to help us become closer to Him. I know our New Year will be blessed as long as we have our Lord and Savior.

Lots of Blessings to you....with Love, in Christ!!!

"I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39

Happy Birthday Jesus!!

Luke 2:7-14



"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."


Let us all remember the "Reason for the Season." It is the most wonderful gift of all...our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was sent here as a beautiful baby....sent to save the world! What an amazing gift. We owe our lives to Him. As you spend time with your family and friends this Christmas season, remember the reason we are celebrating. Words cannot express how much He means to me and my family. He is our Father, Protector, Healer, Forgiver, Redeemer, and so much more. We have life because of Him. Let's give Him our life...now and always!

Have a most wonderful Merry Christmas!!

Prayers for Hope

This dear, sweet young lady is Hope. She has been diagnosed with cancer. She is such a brave 14 year old. She is a fighter and an inspiration to me. Her name suits her...she is full of Hope! She has been through so much in her life so far and shows what it means to be faithful. She believes in our Lord Jesus Christ and in the power of prayer.

Edie at http://richgifts.blogspot.com/ made a button for our friend Hope, and it would be awesome if you would like to take it, so we can get as many people as possible to pray for this amazing young lady. She is beautiful inside and out!

Here is her blog... http://hopescancerdiary.blogspot.com/ I know she would love for you to stop by and leave an encouraging comment. Thank you so much! Have a very blessed day!

~May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13