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YIKES IKE!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
(Image of Hurricane Ike by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration)
My good friend Linda Jo is in Galveston. at least she was on thursday!
She works for Michaels stores and is in Texas setting up a new store. They evacuated thursday night to the west side of Houston. She said it took them 41/2 hours to move 40 minutes inland. They found a Hotel (she is with another lady) and hunkered down for the night.
I talked to her a couple of times. The Hotel gave out duck tape for everyone to tape their curtains to the walls in case the windows busted out. The winds were harsh for several hours. She says they slept through most of it. Now it's saturday. Of course the power is out. She can find cell phone service though.
I talked to her a few hours ago and the Hotel was asking everyone to leave. Evidently some type of city ordinance that says if you are without power for more than 12 hours..customers have to go. That's Crazy!! Where exactly would you go? Can't find gas anywhere!
Well fortunately they are staying across the street from a Micheals in Houston. So they are headed to the building to stay put until they have the clear to go and check on the store outside galveston or fly back home. She says they have water, soda, chips and cookies.
Micheals Corperate Home Office is in Dallas TX. So I am guessing they will send someone after them...to check on employees and buildings.
Stay safe Jo Jo!! Love Ya!!
Lake Norman State Park
Friday, September 5, 2008
This is a beautiful park about 2 miles from my house! The water was a little merky and the kids a little quirky! We had a great time. Nice day, yummy picnic, good friends!! Fish were nibbling our toes!! Gross!
Cafe Chat- Friendships
Sunday, August 3, 2008
What is one thing that you absolutely love about friendships? Why? On the other side, what is one thing that you find absolutely difficult when it comes to friendships? Why?
Ashleigh Andrea Alycia BettyJo Becky Debbie Jenn Kristen Karen Lynnea Linda Jo Mandy Missy Pat Susana
I am so blessed by the beautiful sister's in Christ that grace my life with genuine true friendship!
This is only the beginning of the list of people that God has used to encourage me along my journey. God's list of friends for me keeps growing!Best Friend Old Friend New Friend Casual Friend good friend buddy pal companion sister bff PEEPS
We use many different words to describe the people we Cherish.
The thing that amazes me most about friendship really has nothing to do with the individual people themselves. It is about how God shines through them!
I am completely Amazed at how God designs and chooses the close friendships that HE has placed in my life! Each of these people are so uniquely crafted by God. Each one of them are excitedly different! A big giant diverse group of spiritual gifts talents abilities personalities quirks taste habits thoughts gifts skills dispositions Hangupsstrengths weaknesses
Each one of these people brings an abundance of Joy into my life! God uses these people in amazing ways to show his love for me! He speaks through them directly into my heart! God reveals himself to me, in part, through traveling together with them along their journey. I watch listen and learn from these ladies and it makes my life more beautiful!
Accountability is the one area of friendship that I sometimes find difficult. Hard to give it...Hard to Receive it.
I need accountability! Why are we sometimes so afraid of it? Why do we shy away from it? I want my friends to hold me accountable but when push comes to shove...I don't.
I guess it all boils down to
Permission
Who are the women in your life that Have permission to speak into your situation? Who has given you permission to speak into the circumstances of their lives? This is real friendship!
All of these women are my dearest friends because at one time or another they have challenged me in my relationship with Christ. They know the ins and outs of my day to day life! They know my downfalls, and the sins that easily trip me up! But they love me anyway!
Lord soften my heart that I would be willing to invite accountability from the people who love me the most! Help me to ask for it! Help me to be willing to step out on a limb and give it!
Sit a spell
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Possibly the best personal family blog on the Internet can be found here at Sit a Spell
A dear friend of mine shared this blog address with me almost 8 months ago and I am hooked!
I find myself challenged, inspired,laughing hysterically, crying and amused by the thoughts and experiences of this family and their church home and friends. Mark and I pray for these people each time we read a post...even my kids pray for their kids....Funny how this world has become. We know more about this family in Texas than some people on our block.
If you are reading my blog it's probably because you know me. Most of you probably read this blog already!!
But if you are out their browsing for blogs to read...stop reading mine and go here now....you can always come back to me later.
My group of close friends and I have talked, laughed and shared about posts from this blog. We have been inspired in ways that have moved us to action. We even used the book Her Hands found on this website for our ladies small group.
We even decided to hang out at the park (check older posts) after reading about all the fun these guys have hanging out.
Anyway....Just a blog about a normal family (that's questionable) loving and serving the Lord as God leads and the community they impact.
Check it out!
Star Spangled Night
Friday, July 4, 2008
Hangin out with peeps at the Lowes Ymca Fireworks spectacular! We had an Fantastic time. Games for the kids, Rock climbing, Glow sticks, The Lake Norman Orchestra, and Pretzels! So nice to celebrate with our friends. The fireworks were Awesome! Next year taking the big white tent, drinks, and more friends! Let freedom ring...let the whole world sing! Thank you Lord for our great country.
God Bless the USA
Drive In Movies
Retro Fun at the Drive in Movies this past weekend!! Who said we didn't know how to Party!?
Jason, Lynea, and their crew (The Gravey Bunch), Mark and the girls and I all had a blast. We arrived about 7pm and found great spots right on the front row by the field. Mark and Jason created the best set up camp ever! Jason actually took all the seats out of his van and we watched movies in bucket seat style. We all played games for the first 2 hours. Lynea thought to bring frisbees, kickballs, footballs, well just about every boy toy a family could own. We munched out on popcorn, wings, gummy worms, and of course The Supersize bag of Twizzlers! At Dusk we watched the first feature....walle..Which was a lot of fun for the grownups! The second Feature? Indiana Jones! We really had a fantastic time together. Laughed, Played, Munched. Can't wait until our next adventure at the Drive In.
Summer Games at the Park
Friday, June 27, 2008
If you are interested in playing too just post a comment and I will e-mail you the specifics. Come join in the fun. This will be a great opportunity for us to build relationships with new people as well. Bring a friend!
Fridge Prayer
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Check out my fridge. Can you find your picture? Everyday I see the smiling faces of all the peeps on my fridge and it reminds me to pray for each of you and your families! You can bet if your picture is here that someone in my family is praying for you. There are others we pray for daily but this is a great visual reminder for me. So send me a picture and I'll add you to the list! God Bless.
