Play it sweet in Heaven!!!

I heard this song, and it made me think of my dear friend Jason... Play it sweet in Heaven Jason and I will see you soon... Your presence here is greatly missed by all who knew you..

.  Click on the link below to here this beautiful song...


Cryin for me--- We all miss you

Sam is Having a Birthday

I have worked with Sam for 11 years.  I consider him a good friend.  I hold the people I work with very close to my heart..  After all, we see them more than our family.  They are my extended family.  Since Wacker announced the closing of our site it has been sad around the office.  We know not only will our jobs come to an end, but also seeing the people we see everyday.  People that have shared there sad times and there good times together.

We have also lost 2 our our co-workers in the last month to suicide.  It is not like we needed anything else to dampen our spirits..  Wacker paid for a counsler to come in and speak with us on the deaths of our co-workers.  The sucides happened about 3 weeks apart..  I am not sure if it helped or not but I saw a few men tear up and I know it has affected us all.  Some are mad and some just don't understand. 

God gave me the gift of encouragement - so I have definitely put it to work.. I decided I would bake a cake and make the birthdays here very special. I also suggested that we meet once a week just to get us all in one room that way we can keep an eye on each other and see what state of mind people are in. Oh we are not shy around here.  We speak our minds pretty much so...

It was Sam's birthday on Wednesday.  It snuck up on me but we took him to lunch anyway.  I baked a cake last night and will celebrate again today.   I will add a couple of pics to the post when we cut the cake...

Sam is a great guy.  He is a wonderful husband to Elaine and a great father to his son Chris.  I have saw him mellow out in the last few years... His bark is loud, but deep down he is a softee. I am thankful the Lord allowed my path to cross with Sam.... When we part our seperate ways I know that he will always be a special friend. 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM!!!!

Jason is Gone...

 If tears can build a stairway and memories can a lane, why can't I march up to heaven and bring you back here...

It seems unreal... However the funeral did make it a bit more real.  Maybe it's because I don't want to face it.. Maybe its because it hurts to much to know he will not be back here.  I know Jason would not come back if he could.  But I bet him and Hunter are thinking of a way they can sneak out of heaven and come see everyone for one last time..  LOL... Oh what sweetness that boy brought to me.... It just don't seem fair... I know Christians should not say that, but it is not fair.  He was a good person.. He made people happy.. 
 I just wonder what God is teaching me here.  Oh could it be.. Life is short.. Like I didn't already know that.. Don't take people for granted.. Don't think they will be here forever..  Spend time with freinds...Spend time with family.. Yeah, I know he was taken for a reason..  I know God needed him...  I know he didn't die for nothing.  I know there is a purpose and a reason..  

You know, I was talking to a friend of mine and I said it makes me not want to love anybody, cause eventually everyone is going to die... But I know that is not what life is all about.. I'm just missing Jason, and My heart is heavy for his family... 

Jason William- My Friend

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jasonwilliamssit/jasonwilliams

We all know you're gone


and gone is forever.

I sometimes think I could call you,

then I know its not true

and it breaks my heart in two -

two pieces that  will never mend together,

Cause it does not seem real.

Memories are painful and also wonderful.

Why God wanted you now is something no one knows,

why you took his hand and left everyone behind.

What I will always know and always show

is that you are a wonderful friend!



 
This to my friend Jason Christopher Williams... The words just keep coming to me..  I lost my dear friend to complications with his bone morrow transplant.  He had been in so much pain.. It just doesn't seem fair, because he leaves behind a young wife, 3 chilren, a mother & father and sister..
The world got cheated, for those who had never met him..  However I know that heaven gained a crazy, funny young man who loved his family and friends dearly.. 
I know he was scared and he fought until he just couldn't fight no more.  I am blessed to have been a part of his young life.. He was such a special young man who made me laugh until I cried... You never knew what he was gonna do because he would go to extremes to make people laugh..
He had a talent.. That is certain.. I think he amazed people, by the father and husband that he was.  You would have never thought he would have been great at both.. He had an amazing love for his wife..  When he first married he would hate having to go to work and leave his wife and child.  He wanted to spend all his time with his wife.
He was a deep person in thought.. He and I talked alot about his family and how much he loved them.  I can promise one thing, and that is Jason Williams will never leave my memories.  I could tell you stories for days about him and the crazy things he did..  Until the day that the Lord calls me home, I will miss that boy.... I am grateful for the memories that I have of Jason.  The Lord has welcomed him home.... So today, I know heaven has a precious addition because of Jason Christopher Williams.

Cathy

Meet Cathy- my sister. Oh what a wonderful person she is... A true God fearing woman. She is married to Larry- Meet Larry

This is normally where you will find Larry. Either the recliner or the couch. He is usually napping. Larry has been around since 1972- I was 7 years old when Cathy and Larry got married. So he is my brother. He also loves me as a sister.

Cathy and Larry have 1 son (Jeremy) and 1 daughter (Kerry) and one wonderful grand daughter whom they cherish more than anything. Her name is Kaylen... She more or less lives with Cathy and Larry, and they would not have it any other way...

Larry's health has declined significantly in the past 10 years. He is not the same man he used to be. Oh he is God fearing just as Cathy is but his mind is not what is used to be. He has seizures and they have affected his mind. He is such a fine Christan man. What a great follower of Christ he has been and still is. What a great influence Cathy and Larry have been in my life... Always the same no matter what...

With Larry's sickness it has made Cathy have more to do. Not only does she work a full time job, takes care of her grandaughter, takes care of mama but she cooks almost everyday and has a spotless house. She is a work horse I tell ya..

Cathy is loads of fun.. She loves to laugh and to make people laugh. For some reason on Easter Sunday she climbs up the ladder and gets in the tree......LOL

Gotta love that Cathy Jean!!! She keeps her head up and stays positive. Knowing that God is in control and everything will work out according to his perfect plan...

10 Things I am Grateful 4

1. Casey finally got a job!!

2. Jeffrey spent the weekend with us, and he is doing good.

3. Erica let Lindsey and her friends hang out at her house Saturday night...

4. Mama is still doing good.

5. Jane came home to take care of mama for a couple of weeks. She is leaving Thursday:(

6. Daryl had a succesful fund raiser with his Valentines banquet!! Which was awesome....

7. I got to eat supper with some of my most cherished people Sunday night after church.

8. For the series of sermoms Pastor Hall is doing on "Raising a G-rated family in a Un-Rated world.

9. We had beautiful weather this past weekend

10. I am getting to walk my calories off each day with Lisa, Candy, & Jane. We have a great time.

Root-Root

This is Rooter!! My BFF- My sister in crime- My advisor- My sister in Christ- My bestie, My babysitter, My confidant- and she is going to kill me!!!!

Rooter and I have been friends for a long time. I don't even know how long, it seems she has been there forever. She is a strong women whom I admire, love & adore. She has found a new life now that she is a Nana. She adores her children and absolutley could eat her grandchildren.
We don't see each other that much anymore, but this is the one and only friend whom I can count on. She knows my deepest secrets, she knows my bad habits, she knows my weaknesses, and she is still my friend.

We have had some killer times together. We have lots & lots of memories. Most of them are good. Gosh , Robert K (we had Jason going with that one), spying, pajama parties, El Mexicano, Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge, The wedding, granny Bishop, at one time everyone at church was some type of animal (thanks to your son) B&C singing at church(show-boats) all the late night talks on the porch, lockins with the youth, all the after church parties you hosted, truth or dare Jenga, man I could go on and on. Thanks for the fun times.

Rooter was a single parent working 2-3 jobs, whatever it took to keep her family going. She has a son (Wardy- whom I absolutely can't imagine life without) and a daughter (Ashley-who is cream of the crop) who never went without. I know it was tough on Rooter rasing two teenagers by herself but she did it and did a fine job I might add...

I love her and she loves me and I can't imagine us not ever being freinds. If I need her I know she will come running and I would do the same for her(even though I have not been myself here lately and run out on her with the Christmas costumes) She is a workhorse, very talented and this is one woman you do not mess with. She will fight you tooth and nail especailly when it comes to her family...

Rooter was diagnoised with MS a few years back and through the years I have seen her health decline. But she is a fighter. I know a lot of days she does not feel good and she pushes herself. Does she take care of herself? I would have to say no, she puts everyones needs in front of her own. That is just Rooter. I wish she would think about herself sometime and take care of her needs. But that is just Rooter.

She currently lives with her daughter and son-in-law and her youngest grandchild (who she absolutely adores). She keeps Tanner while the parents work. Which Rooter would not have any other way. He adores Nana and they have a good time together. Of course if she was in better health she would have JC & Carson over keeping them everyday. I just don't think her health would hold up if she kept 3 rowdy little boys. Of course, If she had to she would just to help her family out. Her grandchildren have brought new meaning to her life. I have saw her mellow out. Things that use to would make her mad she just brushes off now.

I have saw God really work in her life.... I love you Rooter!! Thank you for always being my friend. I'm sorry for the times I have let you down... especially here lately.... Just know I am trying to get back.....

I SAY ROOTER IS A KEEPER AND SHE IS ALSO MY B.F.F.......

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"

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....