Good Friday Morning to all. I was sitting on my patio last evening watching the birds and 4 hummingbirds all came at once. Now I have 2 feeders for them and had just changed out the nectar in both, well it was as they knew this some how and all came running...flying would be a better word, to get it. They were fighting over them. There was one hummingbird that decided he was going to take over both feeders and he did. They were such a joy to watch and so very funny. I sat there for over an hour in the heat watching them.
As I watch all the different kinds of birds that come to back yard you begin to see that they have their own different personalities in each kind of bird but also in each individual bird. Each bird is unique. Just like us and all animals.
I also was thinking that this is one of Gods true gifts to us. I thanked Him for the beauty he has given us to see and enjoy.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Explanation of God .. by a Third Grader in California
One of God's main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn't make grown-ups, just babies. I think because they are smaller and easier to make. That way, He doesn't have to take up His valuable time teaching them to talk and walk. He can just leave that to mothers and fathers.
God's second most important job is listening to prayers. An awful lot of this goes on, since some people, like preachers and things, pray at times besides bedtime. God doesn't have time to listen to the radio or TV because of this. Because He hears everything there must be a terrible lot of noise in His ears, unless He has thought of a way to turn it off. God sees everything and hears everything and is everywhere which keeps Him pretty busy. So you shouldn't go wasting His time by going over your mom and dad's head asking for something they said you couldn't have.
Atheists are people who don't believe in God. I don't think there are any in Chula Vista. At least there aren't any who come to our church. Jesus is God's Son. He used to do all the hard work like walking on water and performing miracles and trying to teach the people who didn't want to learn about God. They finally got tired of Him preaching to them and they crucified Him. But He was good and kind like His Father and He told His Father that they didn't know what they were doing and to forgive them and God said OK.
His Dad (God) appreciated everything that He had done and all His hard work on earth so He told Him He didn't have to go out on the road anymore, He could stay in heaven. So He did. And now He helps His Dad out by listening to prayers and seeing things which are important for God to take care of and which ones He can take care of Himself without having to bother God. Like a secretary only more important. You can pray anytime you want and they are sure to hear you because they got it worked out so one of them is on duty all the times.
You should always go to Church on Sunday because it makes God happy, and if there's anybody you want to make happy, it's God. Don't skip church to do something you think will be more fun like going to the beach. This is wrong! And, besides, the sun doesn't come out at the beach until noon anyway.
If you don't believe in God, besides being an atheist, you will be very lonely, because your parents can't go everywhere with you, like to camp, but God can. It is good to know He's around you when you're scared in the dark or when you can't swim very good and you get thrown into real deep water by big kids. But you shouldn't just always think of what God can do for you. I figure God put me here and He can take me back anytime He pleases.
And that's why I believe in God."
I read this the other day and wated to share it with anyone that happens to read my blogs. I really enjoyed it. Hope you do.
God's second most important job is listening to prayers. An awful lot of this goes on, since some people, like preachers and things, pray at times besides bedtime. God doesn't have time to listen to the radio or TV because of this. Because He hears everything there must be a terrible lot of noise in His ears, unless He has thought of a way to turn it off. God sees everything and hears everything and is everywhere which keeps Him pretty busy. So you shouldn't go wasting His time by going over your mom and dad's head asking for something they said you couldn't have.
Atheists are people who don't believe in God. I don't think there are any in Chula Vista. At least there aren't any who come to our church. Jesus is God's Son. He used to do all the hard work like walking on water and performing miracles and trying to teach the people who didn't want to learn about God. They finally got tired of Him preaching to them and they crucified Him. But He was good and kind like His Father and He told His Father that they didn't know what they were doing and to forgive them and God said OK.
His Dad (God) appreciated everything that He had done and all His hard work on earth so He told Him He didn't have to go out on the road anymore, He could stay in heaven. So He did. And now He helps His Dad out by listening to prayers and seeing things which are important for God to take care of and which ones He can take care of Himself without having to bother God. Like a secretary only more important. You can pray anytime you want and they are sure to hear you because they got it worked out so one of them is on duty all the times.
You should always go to Church on Sunday because it makes God happy, and if there's anybody you want to make happy, it's God. Don't skip church to do something you think will be more fun like going to the beach. This is wrong! And, besides, the sun doesn't come out at the beach until noon anyway.
If you don't believe in God, besides being an atheist, you will be very lonely, because your parents can't go everywhere with you, like to camp, but God can. It is good to know He's around you when you're scared in the dark or when you can't swim very good and you get thrown into real deep water by big kids. But you shouldn't just always think of what God can do for you. I figure God put me here and He can take me back anytime He pleases.
And that's why I believe in God."
I read this the other day and wated to share it with anyone that happens to read my blogs. I really enjoyed it. Hope you do.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
It's Even To Hot For The Birds!!!
I am writing this on Wednesday....well I was sitting on my patio on Monday trying to watch the birds (one of favorite things to do these days) and I noticed one just sitting on the cement in shade. The poor little thing looked so hot.It was a little Sparrow. We have a ceiling fan on the patio so it helps some. I think he was sitting there getting some air.
Today I seen another doing the same. After a bit they fly off. There is not a thing wrong with them. Guess they just need to come under the patio and sit under the fan and cool off like the rest of us. I feel sorry for anything that has to be out in this heat. I keep food and water out for them hoping it will help.
For me the birds are one of the beautiful things that God gave us to enjoy and I do. We all need to take time out of our busy lives to enjoy some of these beautiful things that Our Lord has put here for us to enjoy. Our world would be such a drab place if not for all of these things.
Well enough of that.....I will really get going on that subject...lol.
Hope all are staying cool as possible in this heat. I am looking forward to fall and some cooler temps. It is really hard to do any work in the yard right now. Yard needs to be cut but too hot for that too... : :(
Well stay COOL!!!
Today I seen another doing the same. After a bit they fly off. There is not a thing wrong with them. Guess they just need to come under the patio and sit under the fan and cool off like the rest of us. I feel sorry for anything that has to be out in this heat. I keep food and water out for them hoping it will help.
For me the birds are one of the beautiful things that God gave us to enjoy and I do. We all need to take time out of our busy lives to enjoy some of these beautiful things that Our Lord has put here for us to enjoy. Our world would be such a drab place if not for all of these things.
Well enough of that.....I will really get going on that subject...lol.
Hope all are staying cool as possible in this heat. I am looking forward to fall and some cooler temps. It is really hard to do any work in the yard right now. Yard needs to be cut but too hot for that too... : :(
Well stay COOL!!!
Am I Really a Step-Mother???
When I met my husband I knew from the start he was my soul mate....But ...There was one thing I had to adjust to.....A HOUSE FULL OF KIDS. At the time, I had my daughter , she was still at home and she was 15 so things were pretty quiet. Boy did that change...lol. The only time I had been around so many kids at one time was at family reunions with my cousins. Well this may sound like there were a dozen kids... Well not quite that many. There were only 4 girls and one boy and one really cute little lady about 2. The 4 girls and 1 guy were hubby's kids and the little 2 year old was his granddaughter. As I said a HOUSE FULL....lol. When we married that added 2 more to the house.
In the beginning we all had a lot of adjustments to make and we all went thru alot of hard times. We have had our ups and downs thru the years but I have only grown to love all of them more and more. I now have 5 grand kids and 1 more on the way. I would not take anything for none of them. They all have their own special way about them. And their own special place in my heart.
There was a time in our past that my kids would agree I am sure that I was the mean STEP-MOM, but as I said we all have changed. We all have grown and become better people. I have turned my life over to the LORD and that has really change me. I truly love them now as my own.
For any Step-parents out there that are having trouble reaching the children....just truly open your heart and let them in.....you will see the difference.
During that time I know it had to be hard on my hubby. He knows how sorry I am for putting him thru that. He is still my soul mate and will always be.
Everyone should be able to have that kind of love in there life.
Well I will close this blog now. I am no longer a mean Step-Mom, To one of my step-kids, I am now just MOM...and to the grand kids..its Nana...Nana. This daughter and her 2 girls have changed my life so very much and I thank them for this and love them so very much. Bye for now :~)
& close friends
In the beginning we all had a lot of adjustments to make and we all went thru alot of hard times. We have had our ups and downs thru the years but I have only grown to love all of them more and more. I now have 5 grand kids and 1 more on the way. I would not take anything for none of them. They all have their own special way about them. And their own special place in my heart.
There was a time in our past that my kids would agree I am sure that I was the mean STEP-MOM, but as I said we all have changed. We all have grown and become better people. I have turned my life over to the LORD and that has really change me. I truly love them now as my own.
For any Step-parents out there that are having trouble reaching the children....just truly open your heart and let them in.....you will see the difference.
During that time I know it had to be hard on my hubby. He knows how sorry I am for putting him thru that. He is still my soul mate and will always be.
Everyone should be able to have that kind of love in there life.
Well I will close this blog now. I am no longer a mean Step-Mom, To one of my step-kids, I am now just MOM...and to the grand kids..its Nana...Nana. This daughter and her 2 girls have changed my life so very much and I thank them for this and love them so very much. Bye for now :~)
3 daughters
& close friends
Getting ready for
Hayride
Grand daughter at left
another grand daughter and grand son at right
Monday, August 6, 2007
Remembering Wayne
To start out this about my son. He passed on October 2001. I still miss him so very much. I promise I won't write only about him but I felt I had to make my very first blog about him. This is in memory of him. He was only 30 when he died. He was over 6 ft. tall and a very handsome young man. He died peacefully in his sleep. We did not even know he had a heart problem. But I am grateful that the Lord called him home with no pain.
He love to play jokes and love to laugh. He also love to laugh as a baby. He was my parents first grandchild. My daddy never had a son so when he finally had a grandson, to him it was as good as a son. He loved that little boy so very much. He was the apple of his Pa's eyes. My dad would let him get away with everything. He was so very loved by every one. He was also a first great grandson for my grand parents. (No he was not spoiled at all)...lol. Even though he was a little spoiled he really was a good child growing up. His first word was dada. He like to climb as most little boys boys do so he had his share bumps and bruises and evens a few stitches every now & then. When I think of all the things we got through as parents till we get the kids grown, its no wonder we turn gray so early...lol...but I would not change one single thing. I am so thankful for all the memories & even every gray hair.
After I had Wayne I did not want any more children. I had him at 18 and he was 9 lbs 13 oz. After that ordeal was over I said if this is having kids I do not want any more...:~( WAY TO MUCH PAIN FOR ME!!! Well I was fine with this decision until one morning when Wayne was 7 and I took him to school. When we got to school I went to kiss him by like always and he quietly asked me if he could kiss me at home from now on. His buddys were laughing at him. THAT just CRUSHED me. He was not my baby any more. I then wanted another. When he was 8 he had a little sister.
She was the kind of baby that got every ones attention except the attention of his PA, but this still hurt Wayne very much. He was jealous. We had to work hard at keeping that from happening. They had alot of hard times as kids but they grew up to be very close. As adults I don't know which one watched after the other the most. His sister was as protective of him as he was of her.
I remember another one of Wayne's antics. This time he was older and driving. You know when you have young adults driving you are always worried about them anyway. Well one evening Wayne was late getting in from work and I figured he was messing with his car with his buddy Joe. Well sometime passed and my phone rang and it was my dad. He said I might want to come over to their house. They only lived a few blocks from me. I ask why and he said just come over. I was scared and of course I went. I got there and I see my dad and mom and my son out looking at his car. I got out of mine and walked over and from where I was still am not seeing what dad wants me to see. Dad starts telling me not to be to mad and to be glad he is OK. Still I have no Idea what is going on '~' ! !! Finally My son takes me to the other side of his car and it was smashed in all the way down from the front to the back end... The first thing I did was started crying and hugging him. Telling him I was so glad he OK. Then I ask him "Wayne, How did this happen?" He said.."Well mom, Joe and I worked a little over and when we got off we were the only ones in the parking lot. We were doing donuts and I lost control and it flipped on its side and slid across the parking lot. Oh I was so mad. I was crying and glad he was OK and mad he would be so stupid. We talked about that for several years and laughed about it.
He grew up to be a fantastic young man who believed in the Lord and loved the Lord. My mom and dad passed on before him so I know my dad is happy in Heaven with His Grandson.
The Lord gave me Wayne for 30 wonderful years and I Thank Him for that. I wish it could have been more but it was not in Gods plans. I miss him everyday. I have my good days and my bad ones but the Lord helps through it all. I am going to post some pictures of this wonderful son.
We all miss him and love him so very much.
God Bless all Who have lost a child. Trust in the Lord, He will help make the pain easier.
He love to play jokes and love to laugh. He also love to laugh as a baby. He was my parents first grandchild. My daddy never had a son so when he finally had a grandson, to him it was as good as a son. He loved that little boy so very much. He was the apple of his Pa's eyes. My dad would let him get away with everything. He was so very loved by every one. He was also a first great grandson for my grand parents. (No he was not spoiled at all)...lol. Even though he was a little spoiled he really was a good child growing up. His first word was dada. He like to climb as most little boys boys do so he had his share bumps and bruises and evens a few stitches every now & then. When I think of all the things we got through as parents till we get the kids grown, its no wonder we turn gray so early...lol...but I would not change one single thing. I am so thankful for all the memories & even every gray hair.
After I had Wayne I did not want any more children. I had him at 18 and he was 9 lbs 13 oz. After that ordeal was over I said if this is having kids I do not want any more...:~( WAY TO MUCH PAIN FOR ME!!! Well I was fine with this decision until one morning when Wayne was 7 and I took him to school. When we got to school I went to kiss him by like always and he quietly asked me if he could kiss me at home from now on. His buddys were laughing at him. THAT just CRUSHED me. He was not my baby any more. I then wanted another. When he was 8 he had a little sister.
She was the kind of baby that got every ones attention except the attention of his PA, but this still hurt Wayne very much. He was jealous. We had to work hard at keeping that from happening. They had alot of hard times as kids but they grew up to be very close. As adults I don't know which one watched after the other the most. His sister was as protective of him as he was of her.
I remember another one of Wayne's antics. This time he was older and driving. You know when you have young adults driving you are always worried about them anyway. Well one evening Wayne was late getting in from work and I figured he was messing with his car with his buddy Joe. Well sometime passed and my phone rang and it was my dad. He said I might want to come over to their house. They only lived a few blocks from me. I ask why and he said just come over. I was scared and of course I went. I got there and I see my dad and mom and my son out looking at his car. I got out of mine and walked over and from where I was still am not seeing what dad wants me to see. Dad starts telling me not to be to mad and to be glad he is OK. Still I have no Idea what is going on '~' ! !! Finally My son takes me to the other side of his car and it was smashed in all the way down from the front to the back end... The first thing I did was started crying and hugging him. Telling him I was so glad he OK. Then I ask him "Wayne, How did this happen?" He said.."Well mom, Joe and I worked a little over and when we got off we were the only ones in the parking lot. We were doing donuts and I lost control and it flipped on its side and slid across the parking lot. Oh I was so mad. I was crying and glad he was OK and mad he would be so stupid. We talked about that for several years and laughed about it.
He grew up to be a fantastic young man who believed in the Lord and loved the Lord. My mom and dad passed on before him so I know my dad is happy in Heaven with His Grandson.
The Lord gave me Wayne for 30 wonderful years and I Thank Him for that. I wish it could have been more but it was not in Gods plans. I miss him everyday. I have my good days and my bad ones but the Lord helps through it all. I am going to post some pictures of this wonderful son.
We all miss him and love him so very much.
God Bless all Who have lost a child. Trust in the Lord, He will help make the pain easier.
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