I VOTED!

So I went today and voted since I will be out of town next Tuesday. It felt good. I encourage everyone to vote this election. Even if you don't agree with me I think everyone should vote.

On another note, tomorrow is Mule Day. So fun!!!(sarcastic)
I will update evryone on it this weekend.

Some more stuff

Okay, it is no secret that I think Obama is NOT the best choice to lead our great country. I find his disdain for all things American to be very disconcerting. Now, I understand that not all things sent through the web and emails are 100% legitimate so I try to take them with a grain of salt. But I got one today that was a picture of Obama holding the book "The Post American World", a muslim view. Scary? Yes, I think so. Now I want everyone reading to know that I do not hate muslims but they certainly shouldn't be telling us how to run our country.

Some other concerns:

He is not only pro-choice but apparently thinks that it should be okay to do whatever necessary to eliminate innocent life (partial bith abortions, refusal to help infants that failed to die while being aborted, and thinks that young women shouldn't have to notify parents of their decision to abort)

He is completely okay with legalizing same-sex marriages. Whats next? Marrying your pet, or marrying an underaged child? After all we should be able to whatever we want without anyone questioning us, right?

And socialism. I am totally not okay with it in any way. We already have programs established to help those less fortunate. Why in the world should the money I work so hard for be taking from me and my family to be given to someone else? Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but don't they already take money out of our paychecks to fund government run programs? If they haven't worked so far why would taking more away from us and giving more to others be better? Just some thoughts....

I usually don't talk politics for fear of "offending" someone. But I had an epiphany. The very people I was worried about are about to take away my freedom. So I will be silent no more. We, as Christians need to stand up and make some noise because some very important decisions about our lives, our livlihoods and our future freedoms, not to mention the moral fiber of our country are at stake. So please pray and vote.

I came across this today and I had to share.


*'Twas the night before elections*
*And all through the town*
*Tempers were flaring*
*Emotions all up and down!*
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*I, in my bathrobe*
*With a cat in my lap*
*Had cut off the TV*
*Tired of political crap.*
**
*When all of a sudden*
*There arose such a noise*
*I peered out of my window*
*Saw Obama and his boys*
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*They had come for my wallet*
*They wanted my pay*
*To give to the others*
*Who had not worked a day!*
**
*He snatched up my money*
*And quick as a wink*
*Jumped back on his bandwagon*
*As I gagged from the stink*
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*He then rallied his henchmen*
*Who were pulling his cart*
*I could tell they were out*
*To tear my country apart!*
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*' On Fannie, on Freddie, *
*On Biden and Ayers!*
*On Acorn, On Pelosi'*
*He screamed at the pairs!*
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*They took off for his cause*
*And as he flew out of sight*
*I heard him laugh at the nation*
*Who wouldn't stand up and fight!*
**
*So I leave you to think*
*On this one final note-*
*IF YOU DONT WANT SOCIALISM*
*GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!*

Just some random stuff

I don't have anything to really write about so I thought I would throw out some random stuff.

Spontaneous Human Combustion - Everytime a show having to do with it comes on, I have to watch it. I am truly intrigued about it. So many opinions about whether or not it could actually happen. The truth is that people still don't know what causes it or if it actually happens. My thoughts...if you see me start sparking, please let me know.

I was watching "the Duggars" the other night. You knoe, the family that has 17 kids and one more on the way. Anyway, they make their own laundry soap. So I looked it up on the net. Apparently you can make your own for pennies on the dollar. It breaks down to less than a penny a load. I am seriously thinking about trying this. Anyone else ever done it?

Those green veggie/fruit bags. Supposedly they give your food a longer shelf life. Anyone ever tried those? Do they work? I get tired of buying food and then it going bad before we can eat it all. Such a waste of money.

North Florida/South Georgia weather.......crazy.

My nephew Bryten is so sweet. He is getting bigger and bigger everyday. And he has such a sweet disposition. A true little blessing.

My sister in law is being induced on the 4th of November. Can't wait to meet little Isaak.

HUbby and I are stil praying about the job thing. God has provided in the meantime. He always does. God is good!!

My boys are making my life so full these days. They are like constant kinetic energy. But I love it!!!

Well, sorry if this was the most boring post in the history of blogdome. Gonna go make some Rice Krispy Treats with the boys.

A Piece of The Puzzle

My hubby called me yesterday morning with so much excitement. I thought he had gotten an awesome job offer or something similar. But when he began to tell me about what had happened, I was so excited too. Since losing his job he has been working temporarily for his former employer, Terry. He is in hog heaven since he getting to pick cotton, peanuts and drive really big tractors and pickers. So for the last week he has been picking cotton with Terrys' brother Mike. Hubby is not a huge talker but he felt led yesterday morning to talk to Mike about the Lord. Mike told hubby that he believed that there was a God. But when hubby asked him if he had ever been saved, he said "no". So hubby told him about the difference and then asked him if he wanted to be saved and invite Jesus into his heart and life. Mike began to cry and said "yes". So hubby prayed with him and Mike became a Christian. When hubby called me he was beside himself. So excited and thankful to the Lord. Hubby also told me that he feels that he is supposed to talk to the rest of the family about the Lord. Honestly, I am in awe of what the Lord is doing in my husband. He told me that "someone needs to reach these farmers, I know so many of them".

And the part that is so cool is that if Trey had not lost his job, he wouldn't have been up there working at all. God has continued to provide for our needs. His faithfulness is overwhelming. Hubby and I are at a new place in our lives, our marriage and in our walk with the Lord. I am excited about what God is doing. I am looking forward to seeing what else unfolds. God is teaching us that while He loves us so much, His greatest desire is that we allow Him to work through us to fulfill His purpose.

Please pray for Mike as he begins his Christian walk. He is 54 years old and married. Please pray that his life will be a witness to his family and friends. Also please continue to pray for Trey as well. And the whole family. Thank you so much for all of the prayers already.

Having something like this happen really does put things into a completely differet perspective. God is so good!!!

What causes it?

Okay, so I know that some of you out there are control freaks like me but some of you aren't. I have a question that needs answering. Here goes.....

My hubby gets up EARLY every day of the week to go to work. He likes to get to work before everyone else. (BTW, please keep praying about the job thing, we are still looking and trusting the Lord) Anyway, Sunday is my favorite day. We get to go to church as a family and then we spend the day together. However, when it comes to getting to church on time, we don't. Those of you who know me also know that I cannot stand to be late, ever. I love praise and worship and lately we have been missing it because of our tardiness. I have tried explaining this to the hubby but it just isn't getting through. I mean we have been married 8 years. So, my question is this. For those of you that are chronically tardy, is there anything anyone could do or say that would make you try harder? OR is it hopeless? And what causes someone to be late even when they have plenty of time to get ready and they know how it frustrates everyone else? Am I alone in this or does this drive anyone else batty?

My sweeties

Well, today I am feeling completely overewhelmed by the blessing of my children. So many days, I am bombarded by the things that they do that drive me crazy. But the truth is that even in those moments, I am truly blessed. Blessed that my husband and I could conceive them, blessed that they are healthy, blessed that they can see, hear, talk. Blessed that I am able to be at home with them during these precious years that I will never be able to get back. I love the way their minds work, I love seeing them learn new things everyday. I am amazed at the wonder in their eyes as they realize that they can do something on their own, without mommas help. I love watching their interactions and how they play together. I love seeing them work things out together. They do have moments of fussing and fighting, of course. But the tenderness of quickly forgiving and embracing is a good lesson for all of us. They are so similar yet sooooo different. If they both didn't have blond hair and blue eyes I don't think you would even think they were related. Big brother is so sensitive and yes, dramatic. But I see how the Lord can use that tender spirit to His glory. And little brother is so intense and vibrant. I am praying that the Lord will harness that energy into something wonderful for Him.

It is interesting how your thoughts and prayers change after you have children. Maybe God gives them to us so that we will finally realize that we are truly not the center of our universe. LOL I can only now begin to understand what a immense gesture of love it was for our Lord to give His Son to be sacrificed. I do not hink that I would be able to do that, especially for people that hate me, persecute me and curse me. I don't think we will ever be able to understand the full measure of Gods love here on earth. However I am living because of it. I am in fellowship with him because of it. And I have the tremendous blessing of my children because of it.

I watched "The Passion of the Christ" not long after I had our first son. I had seen it before but my eyes were opened to a completely different part of the story as I watched it as a new mom. Jesus mother, Mary was completely human. Oh, how her heart must have broken as she watched her son suffer agony for those who hated him. She knew what a blessing he was, not just to her, but to mankind. But it still must have been like having her heart ripped out and stomped on. She knew the purpose of his life was to restore but I am sure she had very different ideas about how that could happen.

Our children are such blessings from God. They are on loan to raise and train up in the Lord. I pray that I not get so self-absorbed that I forget that fact. I love them so much!!! How it grows daily. I am off to go play with big brother while lil' brother naps. Have a great day!!

The God I Serve

is bigger than a struggling economy. The God I serve is bigger than high gas prices and lost jobs.

And no matter what anyone else thinks, a bail-out, a new president or even lower gas prices will not make any difference in our country if we do not first look to God and ask Him what His desire is for our great country. Everything that this country was founded upon is under attack. We need to fight back.

The past several weeks have begun an eye opening experience for me personally in alot of areas. The bottom line is that God desires to do His will here on earth but He needs believers, you and I do carry it out. I have been convicted of my complacancy and "it'll work out eventually" attitude. Now is the time to pray and to take action. I may be talking only to myself here but I needed to put this in print to make myself accountable.

God has some big plans but we have to listen to His voice to find out what they are and then be obedient to truly see them fulfilled the way He intends.

Today is hubbys last day at his job. Please continue to pray for peace, guidance, wisdom and discernment to know Gods will for our lives. I think the biggest thing we are learning right now is that whatever we might have had planned for our lives isn't as important as being in the center of Gods will. And we are also learning to trust and wait on His timing. Kind of excited about what God is about to do.

I Love Fall

This past week there have been several mornings that have had that "crisp fall Feeling." I love it!!! I love smelling the air when it starts turning cool. I love that you can smell people burning leaves, etc. I also love that the humidity level decreases. I love when the leaves start changing colors. They are soooo beautiful. And my favorite thing is that I get to wear fall clothes. While I do enjoy a nice flip-flop in the warm weather months, I absolutely HATE summer clothes. I do not like shorts, or tank tops, or anything clingy.(I know, I know, I am living in the wrong area, so sue me) I do however LOVE slacks, sweaters, coats, turtlenecks. Not that I get to wear them for very long down here in the South. I realize that true fall weather is still several weeks away but I am eager with anticipation. It just makes me feel all lit up inside and alive. It brings back fond memories of high school basketball games, Fall Festival and hay rides (achoo, by the way). And this Fall will bring with it the arrival of my newest nephew. He should arrive in November. I can't wait to see him. And my other lil' nephew is doing great by the way. So sweet!!!

I should probably get to bed but I am not tired at the moment. I actually feel like I could run around the yard. Go figure......too bad I don't get that impulse during the day because I could really use the exercise. LOL

Some inventions

The last few days I have been thinking about some of these AWESOME inventions that would make our lives so much easier but will NEVER happen for obvious reasons.

1. Kid Coat Rack - Every store, especially grocery stores, should have a kid coat rack that you can hang your kids on when you enter. Then you would be free to shop at leisure, with peace and quiet. Then, after you check out and load up your car, you take the kids off the rack and go about your business.

2. Electronic Behavior Modification - I came up with this one while I was teaching. Basically, you put a small electrode under your childrens seat, then whenever they are disobedient or down-right "mushnugina" you hit the button and gently remind them that unbecoming behaviour leads to undesirable consequences. Hey, it worked with Pavlov and his dogs, why not kids?

3. Anyone remember the Jetsons? What was the name of the robot that cooked, cleaned, took care of the kids, etc.? Where can I get one? You wouldn't have to pay a robot.....

So, that was just a few. And yes, I am totally kidding. Those of you with kids old enough, totally understand. The rest of you......just wait. I might be reading about one of your inventions soon.

looking

Well, I am finally at liberty to tell my blog friends what has been going on. The company that my hubby works at is closing its doors. They have already laid off several people and my hubby got word today that the doors will be closed within the week. So, we are praying and trusting the Lord to open up a door of employment for him.

I have been blessed to be a stay at home mom but that means that I will not be drawing a paycheck during this time. I am trusting that the Lord will continue to provide for our needs as He shows us His will. Thank you to all that have been praying and for your continued prayers.

By the way, my hubby is a heavy equipment mechanic with lots of experience on agricultural equipment, construction equipment, logging equipment. He also has an Ag degree and loads of farming experience. So if you hear of anything, please let me know.

Thanks!!