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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.......

Skeet Shoot

Today is the day.. Hoping for a good turnout. We are hosting a skeet shoot to raise money for our youth to be able to attend the National Wesleyan Youth Convention. Our church has a great youth ministry (hats off to James Henderson). God has blessed us with some great kids. Most of the kids that attend our church are from single income families, single parents. How can you tell them "NO" they can't go becasue they don't have $550.00. This convention should possibly be where they meet Jesus Christ. Do we want to take that chance, Well, NO we don't. You might think this is not your typical fund raiser for a "church", listen, I just do what I am told. I was told to arrange the lunch.... So guess what? Soup and Salad are on!!!!

I am hoping this brings us closer to our goal. Which is around $22,000.00. We already have $16000.00 thanks to our wonderful giving church. We are expecting to raise approximately $1000.00 today and we only have 4 weeks to raise the rest. But we are having faith God will provide the rest. He has in the past, and I know he will not let us down.

It's off to the grocery store, so I can start preparing my salads... I hate grocery shopping... uuurrrgh. But someone has to do it.. Wanted to share so photos of some of the greatest kids..

Thanksgiving

This year was a little different. #1 Mama is still in the skilled nursing home for her rehab. By the grace of God she is getting stronger and stronger everyday. We did get to bring her home for the Thanksgiving feast. #2 It was our first holiday without Todd. It was different without him there, and Oh how I miss that kid.....

I told my sister- That I wondered when it would stop hurting and when would I stop missing him. Then I told her in a way I did not want it to stop hurting, because as the pain eases I don't think about him as much. I don't want that to happen. I have erased the bad memories of him and now only think of the sweet precious talks that he and I had. Todd and I had lots of talks, we have shed alot of tears together. He was very tender-hearted and could cry over someone else being hurt. The meth robbed him of life, but he still had a compasionate heart. I would love to have Todd back if he could have been who he used to be.. But the drug had taken over his life. He was miserable. He would cry wanting to be able to get off the drug, but this drug is so powerful. Todd will always have a special place in my heart. No one will ever fill that spot...

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving spread!!! We ate very well. Normally we eat and then immediately do the dishes, but not this time. We sat around and visted with mom and with each other. We were laughing and carrying on with each other. We ate dessert later and then we did the dishes, which takes a while to do. Mom was very tired and was ready to go to bed... We took her back to the nursing home.



There was a some sleeping going on with the in-laws. Some were just playing possum to get out of doing the dishes.

It is a tradition for the men folk to sleep while the women folk do the dishes. Something don't seem fair about this picture. But we laughed and we had a great day of fellowship with each other.

I am praying mama will be home for good at Christmas. God has brought her so far. She was so depressed and I feel she didn't want to live. I am so thankful God has delivered her from the depression. She is doing so well with her physical therapy. The fight is back!! I cherish my mom and I hope she is around for a long time. But when God calls her home- I know she will be reunited with My Dad, Brenda, Bestsy and Todd. I know she looks forward to that homecoming

Update on Mom

Mama is finally doing better. The medicine they have her on is helping her. She is getting back to her old self. She makes conversation now, tries to read. She is watching some TV now. Her favorite is Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. The ladies who care for her are so good to her. I see them as God's angels. They have been a huge part of her healing process. We are so use to caring for her that it has been hard to let them do it. I know mama as been a blessing to these nurses as well. She is so kind to them...

God is so good! He has brought us through so much. I know mama is exactly where she needs to be. God knew me and my other siblings that care for mama needed the rest. Not only physically but mentally as well. I simply think of Psalms 23 when I think about what we have been through and how we got through. God will never let us down. He restores our soul, Just as my blog states, I am drinking from my saucer. My cup is surely running over.
Until next time....