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#**2061** 12-29-2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by He's My Friend

Yes, I do keep busy with the house, and my children.

Today my son and I played and sang for an hour or so.

My son got a new bass and amp for Christmas.

I play the piano and he plays the bass, and what a "time" we had.

The little one sings with us, (when she has time

).

Yes, we are glad he is coming home.

The Lord knows how I have worried about him.

I do not always worry, as there are times when I "put" him in God's hands, and I receive peace of mind, (as it should be).
Then I have times that I begin to worry, especially if I have not heard from him in awhile.

...but....God is our refuge, a strong and mighty tower.....He is good all the time!

Lord Bless !

What a wonderful time to be togehter...sharing music!

#**2062** 12-29-2007, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MrsBOOMM

I cherish the times when my daughter and I used to play together. She played the flute and I played the keyboard. We also used to turn the car sound system up on high and sing to the top of our lungs. We would laugh and laugh together. Every once in a while now, we will get in the car and one of us will turn the volume up......and we just have a good time together. Seems like as I am typing this, it comes to mind that we are due for a time like this, the next time we are in the car together. They grow so fast and before you know it they are out of the house doing their own thing and you hardly see them anymore. At least not near as much as you'd like to. I don't know what I'd do if she lived in another state.

They do grow up too fast....thankfully we have good memories and now they are great friends...its so nice to build memories with our kids.

#**2063** 12-29-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by He's My Friend

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We really enjoy playing and singing together.

My son loves to play the bass, and plays it in church.

Last Christmas I bought my little girl (4 yr old then) a Les Paul Peewee Electric
Guitar.
I think she may learn to play later on down the road.
Ever so often she "plays" my piano.

We are making great memories.

These are things our kids will remember, and will tell their kids.

I agree, I don't want my kids to move away.

My son is in the 10 th grade, and we discuss college.
We also discuss his work for God.

He felt the call to the ministry, and plans on either being a pastor or evangelist.

Either way I told him we will help him in his work for the Lord.

Everyone needs a good amen corner.

I think Mom's make the best "amen" corners, don't you ?

Yes

#**2064** 12-29-2007, 12:21 AM

Yes, they do. I know that even when I knew I didn't do a great job, I could count on my Mom to encourage me. Some would say that is not healthy to give praise when it is not earned, but I think a kid, and even a grown up kid has to have a place or a person that they can go to where they KNOW they will be encouraged. You can always find someone who will give negative feedback, but I always know that my Mom is going to be a positive influence. Not that she can't give good critical advice when that is needed as well, but she is a very positive influence in my life. I hope and pray that I can be like her for my daughter.

#**2065** 12-29-2007, 07:29 AM

Good morning to everyone,

My g-baby is not coming today, sob, I do miss him when he does not come here to play with me. lol He is a handful and busy all the time but he makes me smile and surely gives me a good workout with chasing him and walking with him outside, at the park, etc. And lets not forget the 25 times a day when he says " up, ama" and of course I always pick him up even iff it is only for a few seconds. And he weighs 32 pounds. He is tall for his age, almost as tall as a lot of 4 yr. olds. Dr says he is in the upper percentile with his height and weight.

Sorry for the Grandma talk, sometimes I just can't help myself.

We had two deaths in our church yesterday. And I am the person to call the florists to have flowers delivered to the funeral home. No one knew where one was going to be at. So I call the locall funeral homes and the name was not familiar to them -had to call a familyl member and I did not want to have to do that at their time of mourning, but it had to be done. Finally located the right place, called the florist and set up time and place for flowers to be delivered. Mentally stressed cause it should not be this hard to find which funeral home would have the body and it was not in the obit in the paper.

I am also on the food committee and I will be preparing deviled eggs and green bean casserole, and will have that at the church at 3 this evening and then tonight will be the small gathering at the funeral home, and then a small service in the chapel.

On to happier news, I had been praying for some help with g-baby because his parents are having such a time paying all their bills. Even though g-baby is 26 months old they are still paying hospital bills because of emergency c section and baby had some difficulties and they had to stay in hospital with some surgery issues and on and on. I am so happy that they are both ok now. They had insurance but with a deductable and they are paying monthly on all the extra bills and it is a hardship. And baby needed new clothes and age appropriate books and toys.

Last night someone called me and asked so timidly if I would be insulted if they gave grandbaby some clothes that her son had out grown. Isn't God good? He provides our needs and we are all so blessed.

Not only that but----
Dh and I had have been trying to go to another church. Long story and I won't go into it but we had tried before several times and each time I have felt the Lord tell me to go back. Yesterday I had decided that I was going to find another church I just can't keep on being put down by my family that goes there. I had not talked to God about this, I just decided to go. When out of the blue the lady calls me about the clothes, and then she said be sure to be in church Sunday so I can give you the clothes for baby. ---I really need to talk to God BEFORE I decide to do something because He may have other plans.

Have a good day everyone

#**2066** 12-29-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sister Truth Seeker

They do grow up too fast....thankfully we have good memories and now they are great friends...its so nice to build memories with our kids.

Yes, so thankful for good memories!

AmazingGrace · #**2067** 12-29-2007, 09:12 AM

Hey Gabbys!

Missin yall but guess what I am doing!?!? I am enjoying a DRAMA FREE.......... YES I said DRAMA FREE!!! Holiday season... I have done nothing but sit and enjoy my family and we even cancelled our "Late" Christmas dinner with the rest of the family my hubby said yep one of them can cook it if they want it otherwise... we are just sittin and enjoying doing nothing!!!!!

I took my baby to the airport yesterday as she left on her first plane trip alone to go to Seattle... she had a blast and will come home next Sat... My other kids are out doing stuff with their friends sometimes but home most of the time and we have just been watching movies and having some good family time and NOT caring about anything... been almost storybook wonderful considering the past year I am so glad!!! I have slept in almost every morning and if not I have gone to bed wayyyyyyyy early and oh wow... Feels like heaven LOL

Love and miss yall and I will be back soon .... maybe

#**2068** 12-29-2007, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by He's My Friend

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Originally Posted by MrsBOOMM

Yes, they do. I know that even when I knew I didn't do a great job, I could count on my Mom to encourage me. Some would say that is not healthy to give praise when it is not earned, but I think a kid, and even a grown up kid has to have a place or a person that they can go to where they KNOW they will be encouraged. You can always find someone who will give negative feedback, but I always know that my Mom is going to be a positive influence. Not that she can't give good critical advice when that is needed as well, but she is a very positive influence in my life. I hope and pray that I can be like her for my daughter.

Mom is that way.

She is very encouraging.

At church, "WOW" ! They always want her to testify, and there is never a discouraging word.
She is one fiery lady

At one time we lived about 700 miles from home.

My mom, dad, and sis would travel every holiday to be with us.

One year for my birthday, my dad had my sis to drive him down just to bring me a gift, (self propelled lawn mower).
He knew I had been working in the yard (since my husband was working so many hours) and he wanted me to have a mower that would be easier to use.
They arrived on a Sat. afternoon, and took me out to eat for my birthday, then had to leave early the next morning, since my sis had to be at work the following day.
Mom was unable to make that trip since it was going to be rushed.
She would come down when they had longer to stay, so she could rest in between traveling.

Thanks for sharing about your mom.
I pray often for long, healthy years.
My children are young, and they are so close to my parents.

We are all so glad to be back home !

I never mind talking about my parents. I owe them so much. They give and give and give, and never want us kids to do anything for them. The greatest example of Christ that I know. I pray that you will soon see the salvation of your Dad. Don't lose heart, we just had an elderly woman get baptized, who for years and come to church with her husband but for some reason she had never made a move for salvation. Her husband has been serving God for many years--over fifty. They just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. And, after all these years, she decided she needed to be baptized. God is faithful!

rgcraig · #**2069** 12-29-2007, 09:15 AM

AG sounds wonderful and a well-deserved break for you!

Keep enjoying!

rgcraig · #**2070** 12-29-2007, 09:19 AM

I have a cute "mom" story to tell.

My newly married son was sick last Sunday night at 2:30 a.m. in the morning. He ran to the bathroom throwing up and called out "MOM!". It woke up my DIL and she said she just smiled and went to see what she could do.

Of course, she called me at 2:35 a.m. not knowing what to do.

They will always need us!!!!!! LOL!