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1965

In 1965 (the year you were born)

Lyndon B. Johnson is president of the US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara calls for a nationwide network of bomb shelters Former leader of the Black Muslims, Malcolm X, is shot and killed in New York City To protest voting rights discrimination, civil rights demonstrators begin a march for Selma to Montgomery with federal troop protection The first commercial satellite, Early Bird, is launched into space by Nasa to transmit telephone and television signals Voting Rights Act is signed into law Riots by young blacks in the Watts area of Los Angeles begin, causing $200 million in damage Hurricane Betsy claims 75 lives in southern Florida and Louisiana United States President Lyndon Johnson proclaims his "Great Society" during his State of the Union address Dr. Dre, Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert Downey Jr., Shania Twain, Moby, and Ben Stiller are born Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series Green Bay Packers win the NFL championship Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup The Sound of Music, starring Julie Andrews, is the top grossing film Dune by Frank Herbert is published The Beatles' Rubber Soul is released "Satisfaction" by Rolling Stones is a top hit The Beatles appear on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing songs from their new album Help! Sony introduces the Betamax, a home video tape recorder Nearly all of NBC's programs are now broadcast in color I Dream of Jeannie premieres

What Happened the Year You Were Born?

July

Your Birth Month is July

Introspective and intense, you tend to be a deep thinker. You are quiet and spiritual - and you have a unique perspective on life. Your soul reflects: Lightness, luck and an open heart Your gemstone: Ruby Your flower: Larkspur Your colors: Green and red

What Does Your Birth Month Mean?

Roses do have Thorns, but....

You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.....


Find the beauty in everything. It is there if you just look and change your way of thinking!!

Florida or Bust

As I prepare for our trip to Florida, I am somewhat apprehensive about going. Oh sure it will be great being in 80 degree weather. But, I will miss home.. I am looking forward to the silly things that teenagers do and staying in the room with 3 of the coolest kids will be lots of excitement. That would be Taylor, Sara & Tara. You guys wanted me in your room, so I hope you will not be disappointed.. The quitting smoking thing is what is going to be a kicker. No smoking on the premises.

I went to the Dr last week to get Channtix. This is the new stop smoking drug. I hope it works. I hear that you have crazy dreams while taking the medicine. Like I need anything to help me have crazy dreams. So, when I wake up in the middle of the night screaming, hitting, kicking, laughing, biting, exhausted, cross-eyed, crying, or sweating I hope the girls don't take it personal. I am picking it up today at CVS. I will let you know how I did with it.. My goal was to have stopped before the trip, but I kept putting off going to the doctor. Please pray that I can do it this year.

We are leaving the church at 12:00 a.m. on the dot, so James says. I don't see it happening. I have been busy making cookies for the long bus trip. I sure hope those kids will fall asleep on the way. My plans are to sleep on the way. I know, I know, it will not happen. Why am I even thinking like that for. When you get 32 teenagers together it will take a while for them to settle down to go to sleep. I'm hoping they all have I-pods and will sit still and listen to them. I know wishful thinking again.

I have never been on a chartered bus, James said it was nice. I don't know who he is tying to fool, but my mama did not raise no fool. I know it will be nothing like being in my bed at night. But hopefully it will lift me up spiritually. James really loves these youth conventions. He got called into the youth ministry while attending one when he was in high school. I could really use some spiritual up-lifting.

I hope we get a chance to go to the beach and take a stroll. That would just make the trip so much more beautiful. I will have plenty of pictures and lots of news to post when I get back. I wish you all a Happy New Year, that is to my 3 readers.




Until next time!!!

Cole Seay

This is Cole. He is my nephew. This is Todd's son. As long as I can see him, Todd lives on. He looks just like Todd did when he was a wee little boy. He is as sweet as Todd was too. He is a big collector of knives, flashlights, or anything small that will fit in his pockets. His dad started this. He has many of his dads knives. He knows not to play with them and he even asked for a safe for Christmas so he could keep them put up. Now how sweet is that.

I have a really funny story that happened to Cole last year. Todd gave him a knife to keep in his pocket. He had just started kindergarten. Not knowing any better he pulled it out and showed his to his friend. Needless to say, he got caught and got sent home from school. In kindergarten and getting suspended is not a good thing. Of course he did not think he did anything wrong. He was proud of the knife his dad had given him and he was showing it off.

I was glad I got to spend Christmas day with him, Mikenzie, and Mikayla. They each have a special place in my heart.

Make a Mama Proud

Lindsey really racked up on the clothes this year. So, she decided she had to get rid of some of her other clothes. She had decided to give them to this teenage girl at church. This girl had 4 brothers and sisters and she does not have many clothes. She will be very grateful to get them.

Lindsey got it in gear last night and did in fact clean out her closet. I was impressed. I'm thinking I should have her clean out mine and Ericas too. Our closets are a mess. You know the look, more on the floor than in the closet. Yep, you know the look!!! We ran out of hangers. I will have to go purchase some more at the Wally World. But not today. We have gotten rid of the wire hangers. We hate them.... The only thing I can say they are good for is getting your keys out of a locked car. Not to mention any names, Erica!!! But you know who it is. Like 4 times in 1 week.

I snapped a few shots of Lindsey's new organized closet. I'm thinking maybe she needs to color code them...

I know you are probably thinking what is the big deal. Do you have a teenage daughter? If so, then you know what the big deal is.

Here is another shot of her hoodies, polos, shirts& pants

Lindsey was not monkeying around!!!!

Great Job

Christmas Blessings

I hope each of you had a very Merry, Joyous, Christmas. I pray you found the true meaning this year. It is like the true meaning is squeezed in. It is hard to find it. If you don't already know it. The Christmas season is so exhausting- programs at church, parties at work, cookies to bake, gifts to wrap, so many friends and families to visit, Christmas card to write. How is it that we find the time to see the true meaning. Is this a plot from the enemy. Of course it is. I hope that each of you see that. So many celebrate it, but don't know a thing about Christmas. But that is another subject... and another blog...

I had a wonderful time with Erica, Lindsey, Adam, & Randy last night. I cooked us up a breakfast casserole, biscuits, grits, & french toast. We didn't sit down to eat until 9:00. Since my daughters are older we started a new tradition. This was our second year of opening all the presents on Christmas Eve. Since we have a new member in our family.(Adam) it is best to do it on Christmas Eve night. It was such a joy sitting around the table with all of us present. We have not done that in a long time.

After eating we ventured into the living room and started opening presents. There were way too many. I always buy my kids way to much at Christmas time. I don't really buy them a lot of things though out the year. They get what they need through the year. At Christmas I splurge. I buy them things they want.

Erica had asked me to buy her and Adam things they had registered for at Walmart, Target, & Bed, Bath, & Beyond. I did purchase 3 bar stools that they wanted. Then I said "No", I am going to buy them things for them They both got IPods, and clock radios with Ipod docks. Erica got clothes, and boots.

Lindsey is the kid that don't really ask for much, and when she does ask you try to deliver what she has asked for. I bought her a hoodie from Holisters. Which I don't ever pay full price for clothes, cause it is a waste of money. But I did pay full price for the hoodies. When she opened that box, and see the hoodies, the face was worth it all. She was so excited, that look on her face is one I will never forget. She got boots, tennis shoes, Stero system for her room. She was so excited about each gift that she opened. Bless her!!!!!

I hit the jackpot too. I got a new digital camera, and a printer-copier-scanner all in one. It is very nice. Randy got a GPS system and some kind of tools. Santa was good to us this year


My girls are such a blessing to me... I love them so much. They have brought me so much happiness. I had someone tell me today, I had really been blessed to have Erica as a daughter. He said, " Erica is such a good child, you should thank God everyday. She has been a good child and not given you any trouble". He is right about that. She has been a pleasure to raise. I hate giving her away to Adam. It saddens me to know she will not be coming home very night and sleeping here. It is less than 3 months away. Bless her!!!!


I have gotten in the sentimental mood. I better stop and come back later. I hope you enjoy the pics.


I finally got Erica & lindsey to agree to a picture!! I think it is cute



Erica & Adam - Wow, Adam looks happy!!! I hope this big smile is still there next year!!!


Lindsey hates getting her picture taken, Ernie is trying to escape too.



Oh, the silliness of young love!!!!

First Christmas in Heaven

I saw countless Christmas trees around the world below,
with tiny lights like heaven's stars reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear,
for I am spending Christmas with Jesus this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
but, the sound of music cannot compare with the choir they have up here.
I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring
It is far beyond description to hear the angels sing

I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart
But I am not so far away, we really are not apart
So be happy for me dear ones, You know I hold you dear
and be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year

I sent you each a special gift from my heavenly father above
I sent you each a memory of my undying love
After all love is a gift more precious than pure gold
It was always most important in the stories that Jesus told

Please love each other, as my father said to do
for I can't count the blessings of the love he has for each of you
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear
remember I am spending Christmas with Jesus this year


This is our first Christmas without Todd. I will be the first to admit I have been depressed and sad. I took over 2 weeks off for Christmas and I am beginning to think that was a bad idea. You see, people are therapy for me. I could never stay home and not work. I would be on every anti-depressant that was made.

Depression runs in our family genes and I have to constantly fight it. However, I have given in to it and I know it. It started Wednesday night. We went to see Todd's kids in their Christmas program at Converse First Baptist. On Thursday I went to help Rooter with some costumes for their Christmas program and I left to pick up Lindsey from school. I was suppose to go back to her house when I picked Lindsey up but I came home and went to bed. I didn't even call her and tell her I wasn't coming. I did not want to talk to anyone and have pretty much avoided everyone.
I woke up this morning and I said to myself, It is my Saviors birthday today, father please help me pull it together. Let me be happy and content. Help me overcome this. As, I always say, God has not let me down yet and he will not today or tomorrow or the next.

All kinds of memories cascade through my mind like a waterfall. I cannot stop them. Sometimes I fell as though I will drown in the sheer abundance of them. Most of my memories are good ones. from the second I arrived on the scene of the automobile accident my life swiftly changed. From that second forward, I knew my life would never be the same.

As I celebrate the birth of Jesus today I can't help but have a heavy heart. I wish my brother was here to share it with me. I miss him so much. I never thought he would leave in such a hurry. However, I am thankful that he shared with me, where he would spend eternity, just the day before his death. His life on earth was cut short, and I have so many questions that need answers, but I found peace in knowing that he was sure that he would spend Christmas with Jesus.

Ernie

It was another "dress Ernie up" night. Erica bought him this neat T-shirt- I really think he could have went for a larger size. It fit him like a muscle shirt. He was struttin around like, he knew he looked good. It was a little tight on him.. But he looked absolutely adorable. See for yourself.




I even let this creature give me sugar. He loves us unconditional. He just can't wait for us to walk through the door. I tried to convince myself that I would not love this dog. I tried my best not to. but I gave in, and now I have to admit that I love this dog to death. Who would have ever guessed. I was not around dogs growing up. I mean we had dogs but they were kept in a fence and were good for barking when strangers pulled in the yard. Which I have a couple of dogs like that. But dogs were not to be in the house. From day one I said "no dogs in my house". Oh brother, the things we do for our kids. Ernie is a member of our family now.


We all love him very much and cannot imagine what our lives would be like, if we didn't have him. Of course, we all realize that his favorite Ward is Randy. Which is okay by us. Randy really takes care of him. It is so funny cause if Randy goes out the door. Ernie cries like a baby cries after his mother when she is dropping it off at daycare. It breaks Randy's heart just like it does a mother. We are hoping Ernie will be in our lives for a long time. I also hope we can always show him the love that he so freely gives to us.And yes, Santa will be by to see Ernie too.

10 Things I'm Grateful 4

1. I am finished with my shopping

2. That I bought my daughters things they are going to love, but also things they needed

3. My mom has great people taking care of her

4. That mama is back to her old self.

5. I get to spend time with my family Tuesday

6. That Santa only comes once a year

7. That I will be celebrating our Saviors birth on Tuesday.

8. That I don't sweat the small stuff.

9. I'm headed to Florida with 35 teenagers on Thursday night

10.That I have Erica & Lindsey as my daughters.

Suggestions

Christmas gift suggestions:

To your enemy, forgiveness.

To an opponent, tolerance.

To a friend, your heart.

To a customer, service.

To all, charity.

To every child, a good example.

To yourself, respect. ~

Spreading Light

There are two ways of spreading light:
to be the candle or
the mirror that reflects it!!!


Just a thought!!!

Treasures

EVERYWHERE YOU TRIP IS WHERE A TREASURE LIES!!!


Once you learn this simple statement and truly understand it, you will see that God is right there with you even when you fall. He has never let me down yet, and I don't expect him too. Gods love always prevails


I pray God showers you with blessings today

Camping Trip-Memories

I came across a few pics that were taken in 2005. The last day of school for the kids that year we took off up to Saluda for a camping trip. It was a blast. It seems to me it was so long ago. These were some of the best days of my life. The kids blessed me so much. They helped me walk closer to the Lord. I didn't do everything perfect, and I made a lot of mistakes along the way. But when I look back, I think maybe I made an impact in just one of there lives. They sure did impact my life.

10 Things I am Grateful 4

1. No more fundraising for 2007

2. Our children's Christmas program was great

3. Mama is doing so much better

4. Harrison is healthy

5. Tammy (my sis-in-law) is doing great after delivering Harrison

6. Christmas will be here in 9 days

7. I am taking 2 weeks off after Christmas

8. That we had communion at church this morning

9. That I am almost finished with my Christmas shopping

10. That Lindsey (Rhonda's daughter) moved back home, now Rhonda will not be so worried about her

Until next time......

Auction

What a shock to my body being out in the cold weather last night. It was down right nippy. We had our last fund raiser for the year and it actually turned out pretty good. We had a spaghetti supper and then an auction. I do not have the final tally yet, but I would say we raised close to $1200.00. Which was a great help. We are very close to meeting our goal. Here we come Orlando.....I can't wait.. I am very excited about being able to spend some quality time with some of the youth.

Who will give me $10.00, Now who will give me $11.00, could be heard from our Pastor. He done a great job. Maybe he has found his second calling.... We really did not have that much to auction off, but he has a gift of driving up the cost of what we did have. Hats off to your Pastor Hall.

I am totally exhausted and am ready to hit the sack. The youth really helped out tonight. Thanks to JaMichael, Adam R, Brandon H, Katelyn, Harley, & Jessie. These guys worked hard tonight and I was very impressed.

To Taylor, Lindsey, Tianna, Sara, Tara, Presley, Scottie & Zac- You guys are great too. I know you have already raised your money and it was pretty sweet for you guys to come out and support the others. James done a great job with the auction.... This is a really good fund raiser. Who would have thought....

Untill next time.....

Elfed!!!

At my place of employment we always donate toys for the "Toys for Tots" program. We have done this for the past 10 years. This year we decided to do something different. Instead of going out and purchasing the toys, we donated money. A total of $180.00. Each penny counted for 1 vote. We voted on whom we thought should be an elf for the day. The contestants were our upper management. The Director of Technology got the most votes. The idea was to vote for someone whom you would love to see in a ridiculous elf hat. The winner had to wear the hat all day, even when they left the office to eat lunch or meet with a customer or supplier.

Me being the sweet person I am, not to mention a team player- added to the excitement by dressing as an elf also. Didn't want John to look ridiculously stupid by himself. John (the elf) and I grew up together. His sister and I were best friends in high school. He is a very good friend of mine. It was nice sharing the day with him. We were stars(elves) for a day

Wouldn't you love to see us coming down the chimney with "Good Ole St. Nick"

New Arrival

Proud to say that I am an auntie again. We welcomed Harrison Bradey Cannon to the world today at 12:38 p.m.. He weighed 6 lbs and 13 ozs. 19 inches long!!! He was a few weeks early, but he is fine. His mommy had a few problems with her heath during the pregnancy. She had a problem with her blood pressure and her sugar during the pregnancy. They both were too high. Mommy and baby are doing just fine. His brother and sister have fell in love with him. I know they will be a great big help to mommy.

It is good to have a baby around.. We have not had one in a while.


Isn't he just beautiful!!! Welcome to the World- Harrison Bradey Cannon

20 YEARS OLD

Tomorrow is Erica's 20Th birthday. She is not a teenager anymore. Do you hear me complaining? Not!!!! But she has been a good child. I have been very blessed to have had a wonderful daughter as Erica. I hope and pray God is not disappointed in the way that Randy and I raised her. He gave her to us and I hope we have showed her the love of Christ. We have taught her to lean on God, to seeks God's guidance for her life's choices.

I could tell you some wonderful stories about Erica. When she was a little tot she played with a Sun-drop (yes a 2- liter bottle) She named him Sunny. That was her baby. She had every baby doll on the market, but she choose to love Sunny. Oh, we can't forget about her first baby doll that she cherished. Her name was Ashley. She carried Ashley everywhere she went. In fact she looked like Ashley. Ashley had not hair and neither did Erica until she was about 3 years old. When we would go out, no matter if she had pink on from her head to her toes (no matter her ears were pierced) people would still say" He is so cute", uuurrrrgh. Me being a young mother, it made me so mad. I would give those people the evil eye and politely say" Her name is Erica", she is a GIRL" - and don't you forget it.



She got lots of attention from her Mema and Papa and Uncle Roger. They loved her so much. She did no wrong and she stil doesn't in Mema's eyes (or her daddy's as far as that goes) they had a huge part is raising Erica. Thank God for Grandmas. Erica loved to take off to her MeMa's when she didn't get her way at home. She was a very spoiled child and guess what, now Adam spoils her... Good luck with that one Adam

Erica was a good student in school until the boys came along. She loved hanging out with her friends from church. If she had a choice- she would have rather chilled out with the youth group over anything. She wanted all her school friends to meet her church friends. She was devoted to it.. They were probably the biggest influences in her life. They loved her and didn't mind her tagging along with them. Erica was at least 4 years younger than they were. Some were older than that. I am thankful she had them in her life. I'm thankful for the older girls that took the time to mentor her. Thank you Ashlee Williams Tolleson. She really looked up to Ashlee. Ashlee was a good role model and still is an important person in her life.

Erica is my first born. She is the apple of my eye. We don't get to spend to much time together now, due to the love of her life. She chooses to spend her free time with him. Which is alright by me. I was the same way...(lets face it, it happened to all of us) We are very proud of Erica. If she is just 1/2 as good of a wife as she has been a daughter Adam has gotten himself a jewel.

HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY ERICA- THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT DAUGHTER AND WONDERFUL PERSON. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU

Today I am Grateful.....

* That Jesus died on the cross to save me

* To have 2 wonderful kids

* That Erica is happy and has found a Christian young man that loves her very much

* To be able to see my mom whenever I want to.

* To have loved my brother Todd and know that I have no regrets

* To have a great job with great benefits

* To belong to a loving church

* To have a special friend named "Rooter"

* To have 6 wonderful sisters

* For Rhonda, Kayren & Wes my prayer partners

* For the teenagers at church

* That Lindsey has a good Christian friend

* That James Henderson is the youth minister at Eden

* That I got to see snow on Thursday in West Virginia.

* That I don't live where it snows all the time in the winter months

* That Randy is a great dad

* That Ernie gives me kisses

Randy

R obust

A dorable

N eighborly

D ebonair

Y ielding

D etermined

E lated

L ikeable

A lluring

I llustrious

N onchalant

My Gift From God

This is Tianna Robbins- She is witty- you never know what this kid is going to say. She is a clown- always making people laugh. She plays basketball for Chesnee Middle School. She is a straight A student. She is my daughters angel and an answer to my prayers. We love her to death . When this kid is around there is never a dull moment!!!


We changed churches and Lindsey was in the youth group. Randy and I knew this was where God had called us to serve. Lindsey is a quiet person until you get to know her. She had closed up and I was beginning to think, maybe this is not where God had called us to serve. I started praying and I had several women at church praying.
I am a true believer in prayer


We were praying for God to send a special friend to our little Lindsey. I know how kids want to belong to something. She wanted to belong but she lacked the social skills to communicate with the older girls. We started having the girls over at our house and getting to know them. It wasn't long and Lindsey was feeling the love of the others in the group.

The youth Minister (James Henderson) started going to Lindsey's school and eating lunch with her and he would hang out with her after church. Things happened and Lindsey fell right in with the others. A big thanks to James for taking a interest in Lindsey. Letting go and letting God is difficult thing to do, but he knows best and he is always in control.




Tianna will always have a special place in our hearts. I am pretty certain she will be in our lives for a long, long time....

Twin Living Christmas Tree

What a special Sunday night we had. We, being Erica, Adam, Lindsey, Randy and our freind Tiana went to NSFB to see the "Twin Living Christmas Tree". I have seen this progam many many times and I never get tired of it. It is a wonderful program. But this year it was really special. My sweet little niece and nephew were in it. They done a fantastic job. It was also a special treat, because NSFB did not charge for tickets this year. Which was a great idea. I highly recommend this drama. You will not be disappointed.
Of course, I think this is one was the best one yet. Yes, it probably is because Haley and Hunter where in it. But it also had a more special message. They did not do as much singing and dancing. (this play is like a broadway play) but it was more about the true meaning of Christmas.
Yes, it is great to be with freinds and family during the Christmas season, but that is not what it is all about. It is about the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. If we didn't have Christmas then we would not have our salvation. That is the true meaning of Christmas. Yes I know the clerks in the stores will not wish me a "Merry Christmas", but I will wish them one, and I know the schools don't call it Christmas break anymore it is called Winter Break to be politically correct. Stuff the politically correct. My kids will be on Christmas Break and we will celebrate Christmas and we will wish those that we pass "Merry Christmas. Want you do the same?????


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Skeet Tournament

I was a little disappointed in the turn out today. However we did raise around $500.00. I can't be too disappointed. Still had a little time to have some fun, along with some of the kids. They had a great time, the weather was great for the skeet shooting.

I did some Christmas shopping today too. Did I mention I did some lastnight too. I love to shop. I don't even have to make purchases. However, I do have to be in the mood. I do love giving. I got my secret sister at church a really pretty Christmas plate. I know she is going to love it... It is high time for me to hit the bed- I want to make it to the 8:30 a.m. worship service and we are starting a new bible study in Sunday School, "Women of the Bible"- I will share these bible-studies with you- Until then.......