Got this from my Aunt Jan... AMEN AND AMEN

There comes a time in every woman's life when she has to take a close look at herself. Not at her circumstance, not at what she did, not how unfair life is, or at who made you do it. She has to just look at herself in all her glory and imperfection. Have you ever admired a woman who has been through changes in her life? Or have you made up in your mind that she is just messed up. Before you make this mistake, take a closer look. A woman who has endured the most unusual life is someone of wisdom, someone who has been chosen by God to go through things that have made her stronger.
Think of all the great women in the Bible: Mary Magdalene, Ruth and Naomi, the woman with an issue of blood, and Esther, to name a few. Mary was a prostitute, a very uneasy woman. But by the time Jesus was done with her, she was His closest follower. Esther was unfortunate in marrying an abusive man, but by the time God was done with her, she had married one of the wealthiest men in the land.
Women are so quick to beat the next one down instead of trying to hold her up. Before you wonder, 'What's up with her?' ask yourself, 'What's up with me?' That woman could be my mother, sister, aunt, in-law, stepmother, niece, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbor, friend, or co-worker, etc. That woman could be ME.
Women are the carriers of life, not the channels of death. Let's build and encourage each other, as did Ruth and Naomi. Pass this to all the women in your life. Encourage and love, forgive and forget, and trust that the woman that receives this will be touched in some way.
May the peace and love of Christ be upon you

WOW This hits home in SO many ways. Thanks Tracy for sharing!!

YOU PUT THE DEVIL OUT, BUT DID YOU LET HIM LEAVE HIS BAGS?
This is powerful!

You got out of a bad relationship because it was bad, but you are still resentful and angry
(you let the devil leave his bags)
You got out of financial debt, but you still can't control the desire to spend on frivolous things
(you let the devil leave his bags)
You got out of a bad habit or addiction, but you still long to try it just one more time
(you let the devil leave his bags)
You said, I forgive you, but you can't seem to forget and have peace with that person
(you let the devil leave his bags)
You told your unequally yoked mate that it was over, but you still continue to call
(you let the devil leave his bags)
You got out of that horribly oppressive job, but you are still trying to sabotage the company after you've left
(you let the devil leave his bags)
You cut off the affair with that married man/woman, but you still lust after him/her
(you let the devil leave his bags)
You broke off your relationship with that hurtful, abusive person, but you are suspicious and distrusting of every new person you meet
(you let the devil leave his bags)
You decided to let go of the past hurts from growing up in an unstable environment, yet you believe you are unworthy of love from others and you refuse to get attached to anyone
(you let the devil leave his bags)

When you put the devil out, please make sure he takes his bags!
HAPPINESS KEEPS YOU SWEET
TRIALS KEEP YOU STRONG
AND SORROWS KEEP YOU HUMAN
FAILURES KEEP YOU HUMBLE
SUCCESS KEEPS YOU GLOWING
BUT ONLY GOD KEEPS YOU GOING!

Let the devil Take his bags with him!

It is MONDAYYYYYYY!!!

GOOOOOOOOOD DAY to ya.......

Wellll let's see. Sat was a very EVENTFUL day. Went to Ryans game and had a BLAST untill he got hurt. They played a very BIG GOOD team from scottsdale but they held their own against them Giants. When bubby made the play that he got hurt on I wanted to jump and run to his rescue and I did not think that the coach was reacting to my liking but my sister reminded me that we had to SIT AND WAIT because she had signed papers that she would not interfere.. well THAT WAS HER NOT ME>.rofl.. but I stayed in my seat and cheered the team on for the rest of the game.. but as soon as that whistle blew I was on Michelle's trail to go see about bubby.. Poor kid don't stand a chance..rofl.. So off to the ER they went and I was not far behind.. had to take the girls get them something to eat than drive on over to the hospital. Bubby was in alot of pain but once they took X-Rays and found out he would live he calmed down a lil..lol.. His foot was all swollen up and looked to be turning black and blue. They gave him his first VICODEN and oooo boy..rofl.. He started getting loud and calling for (MITCH) the Dr and wanted his food.rofl.. I left a lil later and my sister said he was still being a lil loud..rofl Guess they will not be giving him those again.. lol I couldn't help but laugh a him.. Was to funny.. Anyway so he will be off his feet for awhile but THANK GOD it was not perm injured and he will be OK once it heals up. These are the pics of him once he got home. I will post the game pics a lil later. Today is my mothers B-Day so I am going to go get her a cake and a card and gift and have it all set up for her before she gets home from camp today. Hope everyone has a great day and week ahead ")

Big Game Day Tomorrow

YEAAA gooo WOLVES>.. Tomorrow is another game for ryan... They won the last game on thursday night ( I didnt get to make that one) But we are tomorrow and we are excited and pumped. He has his own cheering team on the side lines.. YEAAA Here are some pics of his lat game last sat we went to and a few from his first game. I am so proud of my bubby :) He doesnt seem to mind me screaming from the sidelines.. GOOOO BUBBY GET IN THE GAME.. PUMP THAT IRON.. COME ONNNN BUBBBY...rofl... Well off to bed we go gotta get up early. Steve is on call tomorrow so he will miss the game :( He loves to watch bubby play he is really proud of him to but I told him I would take lotsa pics for him to see. Hope everyone has a GREAT weekend. HUGS!!!

Almost the weekend.. yeaaa.

OK OK its just mid week and steve has only been back to work 2 days and IM already counting down till the weekend and he has another 3 days off.. YEAA.. So I got pics to update with but I will wait untill after tomorrow night .. we are going to another one of ryan's games.. HE IS SO GOOD>.. I got our taxes done.. YEAAAAAA... and I have been getting alot of things done and accomplished that has been on my list FOREVER so that always feels good. I'm so excited we have some very good things going on and will soon be happening .. more on that later its top secret info.. hehehe..just pray for us to stay in the center of GOD's will. Sure is hard work digging ur way up outta a problem but sure does help when you have GOD on your side with his unconditional love and grace and mercy as long as we obey HIM and what HE wants us to do.. Sometimes we can deff get in the way of GOd cann't we.. One of the things that GOD has been dealing with me on is forgivness over this past year and showing me differant things and people in my past that are no longer in my life.. anyway I have been thinking alot about those people and asking GOD what can I DO to make it right. Not talking about what was not my fault but just take care of my side and leave theirs to them and GOD.. but just to renew relationships with family. Ya know life is so short and JESUS will be back soon and we should all be bonding together in love not anger and gossip and bitterness. I dunno now I am RAMBLING>.lol.. anyway I just pray for those people and hope that GOD can somehow bring this family back together the way it should be. NOTHING is immpossible with GOD and I DO beleive that. I HAVE FAITH... ANYWAY so moving on and going to bed.. IT IS LATE.. and could keep rambling..lol.. but I will leave somethings UNSAID>. prob the best thing to do eh?? Hope everyone is having a wonderful blessed filled week. KEEP LOOKING TO JESUS!!

Just had to share this

This is from the card that my smookims( an old dating pet name) gave to me for our anniversary.

" " For My Wife,My Love"

The man who is deeply in love with his wife is a man who has all e could want in this life. You smiled at me, and I saw beauty. You held my hand, and I felt magic. You kissed my lips,and I knew love. You married me,and I found everything that any man could hope for in this world.


Yes ladies that brought tears to my eyes.

YEAAA My fav pose.. THE KISS!!!
So young and so in love.

The cake is supposed to be a darker purple. The pic is a lil old I guess and scanning doesn't always bring out the best quality either.

One of the greatest achievements I personally felt at our wedding was.. We had all but for 1200 bucks paid for the wedding ourselves.. and that 1200 was soon paid back after the wedding. Not bad for a couple of 17 year olds eh???