Pray for Man.

I would say I’ve been out of commission but that’s not true. The unexpected has happen in so many ways. Ways that have me in awe for 4 days now.
Crystal is beginning to like boys. I’m not exactly sure how to deal with this as I really didn’t have much guidance in this area. Lol, I’m not sure if that was a bad or a good thing growing up. Mike and I knew this was coming except I was in denial. I guess I feel like, I’m getting old? Or maybe it’s because I’m so young? Or maybe I thought she was still my baby.

She’s taking better care of herself, which typically happens when boys become a bit interesting. But did she really have to shave her arms?! Yes that’s right. One night I find out she likes boys and the next day she’s been shaving her arms. Kind of reminds me of the time when my mom found out I was shaving my legs.
Here’s the story;

So we’re sitting at my aunt’s house thinking all is cool. My mom and her start a conversation about shaving. Don’t remember the details because it was so long ago, but my mom touches my legs and the hair is gone! She threatens me and says she is going to tell my dad. As any child would react I freaked! I thought to myself, “Oh boy, I’m one dead hairless child!!!!” “Lord help me!” My dad arrives after a hard day’s work. Mom breaks the news and my dad says, “Well honey, you shave your legs too.” YAY!!! I’m alive, thank you Jesus!!

I’m still here and so is Crystal. Now you want to know my reaction to the fact that her hormones are out of control? Here we go. I saw it, read it 3, yes 3 times, double checked with her to see if I read it right, smiled, walked out of the room (from shock), went to Mike and cried. LOL! Yes I cried. How the heck am I suppose to let her grow?! She’s my first born. She’s not supposed to like boys, ever, in her life! HA!! Okay, so the reality is she likes boys.
At the end of that evening I’m glad to say I’m fortunate to have such a great relationship with my children to know that they can share their feelings with me. I am the one that influences them!

Man VS. Jesus
Something else happened Saturday that I’ve only shared with 2 other people. Obviously if they read this they will know who they are. There is this man that I know that had a certain feeling. We discussed what he felt about it. Man, was left thinking. Man goes to church Sunday. Man was touched by the Holy Spirit (The Lord won). Man needs prayer. We know that Satan will try and destroy man because man is seeking a higher power. Man is a good man. Boy am I praying for man.
As you noticed I don’t like to say names unless I’ve asked for the okay. I’ll always do that.

Next, because of Man and Crystal I have learned quite frequently that I need to hand it all to the Lord. I need to trust God. After all he did mention that a few times.
Oh this is good. I went to the mirror this am and took a look at my face. I must have had my face done during surgery and I don’t think the Dr did a good enough job. He seemed to have added a skin tack under my eye. He also seemed to have added some lose skin under my neck. See my neck use to be HERE, now it’s here. It wasn’t a pretty picture. I also figured out that my mirror isn’t giving out clear images anymore. I think it’s time to call matinence so they can replace that.

Lastly, tomorrow I wake up to see one of God’s gifts being born. I have the great pleasure to take photos of every precious moment. I plan to ask the mommy and daddy to allow me to lay hands on her and pray that the Lord shields her.

Looks like I need a shower and off to bed I go. Take luck and catch ya on the flip side!

I trust you Lord.

I keep saying this as it is imprinted in my head. I thought I'd share.

“Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”. Matthew 18: 19-20(NKJV)

What a Blessing!!!!!

We got $125.00 this am to send one of the kids to the Christian Youth Camp!!!!! That's right one of the kids is going. Now we just have to come up with another $125.00 to send the other as well.

The kids and I made fliers a bit ago. We are hoping to raise $250.00 by Monday. We doubled it so that half of the money can go to the church while the other half pays for the trip.

I am so blessed to know the people I know! God is good! No; God is GREAT!!!!

I can't thank you enough for praying. I've done my best not to stress about this. I must admit I had my moments but I had to remind myself to TRUST GOD.

The Lord was adamant to show me this last night as well.

I wish I would have been given the opportunity to do this when I was a little girl. I was praying and waiting that the kids would have a chance to do this. When I spoke to a sister this am, I was speechless and lost for words. I cried. I thrilled and extremely thankful!

LOL!! I'm clapping, stomping, and shouting HOORAY!!!! I love you all! May God Bless your day as he has blessed us.

A Plea For Help....

Let’s be honest here.
I, we need help. I want to send my kids to a Christian camp for a week. I keep hearing how it would be a life changing experience for them. The problem is, is that we don’t have the money to send them. The money is due 2 weeks before they head out, which I’m thinking is around the first. Even with military payday on that day we still don’t have the money.
Please pray for us that somehow we can find a way to send them. They really want to go and we really want to send them.
I’m going to advertise here because I think I can. While I ask for help I at least want to see that your needs are met as well.
I have had a home based business for 5 years and know what we have pretty well. At least I think so. They are eco-friendly products. If you use organic products please help me even by just hearing about them. Most products have Melaleuca oil in them. You can take a look at the site but for more info please contact me. I could really use the money. www.melaleuca.com
Other then $1.00 from now till the end of month there are no extra expenses other then what you use daily. All you’re doing is switching stores but with us you learn prevention as well.
Another tool that I have is my camera. I’m willing to set up a time and take pictures for you and your family; if you’re in the local area of course.
I don’t want to accept anything unless you’re getting something out of it in return.
For everyone who is willing help thank you so very much in advance. I’m sorry that I had to do this.

Happy Father's Day!

I miss you dad. I'd like to say I wish you were here with us but I know that I will soon see you again. You are my hero. We love you and will never forget you...
Jesus M.Lopez
Rest In Peace
Oct 15th 1949-Nov 17th 2000


Welp that friend of mine didn't have the baby. BUTTTT A childhood friend of the family; step-brother is what we call him; became a grandfather yesterday!! YAY Nini! I want to see those pictures soon!

Mike is making his own breakfast but he has no idea what we have in store for him today. hehe. We MUST be mean before we can be nice! LOL!!

To all the children:
"My son, hear the instruction of thy father" (Proverbs 1:8a).

Happy Father's Day!

FUN!!!

I could very well be taking pictures of a friend who may be in labor tonight!! Please pray that if she is, all will be well. I'm looking forward to this!! I'll be praying for the baby as soon as she comes into this world. Her name at birth will be Nutsami.

Heat wave!

I'm burning up! The heat is on here.

Yesterday the clinic had their 111th Birthday for the hospital corpsmen! The time of day they chose to have a BBQ was insane! They ate (ALOT) as most "sailors" do. It was near 100 degrees out and the thought of food at the time wasn't very settling with me. We played horseshoes, volleyball, and Mike and the kids (not Crystal) got in the lake. It was a great (sweaty and stinky) afternoon. I came back drenched in sweat. We were exhausted and fell asleep at 7:30pm.

I do have pictures but failed to ask permission to post them in a public forum. Sorry guys but they'll be on myspace where it's private.



Today we spent the morning helping a grandmother clean up her yard. Boy were we in for a surprise. We had 8 people working on the yard and we only got about 25% of the area cleared. I believe we arrived there at 8am and didn't leave till 10:30am. They are an elderly couple sitting on about and acre of land. Currently her husband is in the hospital. He is terminally ill and from what I was told he doesn't have much time left. The have full custody of their grandchildren (both under 3) and are living in somewhat poor conditions. She has no where to put their clothes because they have no closets or drawers for any of their clothes. The picture here is of her and one of her grandchildren. I only ask that you touch the screen and lay hands on this woman that the Lord move in her life and give her the strength to move forward.

There is still lots to be done outside and are hoping to be back with a larger crew (hopefully next weekend) and finish up the job. There was great success there today but our job isn't done.

I think I'm beginning to ramble from being in the sun. I should come to a close now.