Name Change

I knew this was coming , Marie my oldest girl decided that she wants to go by her first name instead of her middle name. So when she was born I didn't make it to the hospital so my friend that I was staying with at the time heard me scream for help. Her name is Shaniqua. Well I knew I wanted to name her Marie after my Dad's Mom who passed away when he was 6 months. So I decided to name her " Thaniqua Marie " of course her Dad hated it but I knew that we wouldn't be together and so I decided when she got old enough she could decide. Well today she said this is what I want to be called so Thaniqua it is my Big Girl. It will take some getting used to but I have called her that off and on so much cause I love so I thought I would share that all with you. We don't have a new girl just a different name.

Maxine and Jesus

A friend of mine sent me these this morning , So cute I had to share them. Hope you enjoy .......







Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning , Satan shudders & Says

" Oh No ........ She's Awake !! "

Wow , What A Coyote ..........

Wow , yes it's true........

Walking home from school we pass a open field that sometimes has cattle in it. Most of the time they are at the other end & we don't really see them. The kids enjoy it when we do since we are from the farming area in Ohio.

Well we were almost halfway home Thursday and Ridge was walking beside me and the stroller. Marie and Jennifer were right behind us. All of a sudden Ridge says Mom look there is a COYOTE !! I looked and right there it was not really that far from the fence. It was going the other way so I just took Jennifer's hand & told the kids to just keep walking. I looked back a few times but didn't see anything. I really wasn't scared just nervous. I know they are around here cause I have heard them at night. My main concern was to just get the kids home safe. I told Paul when he got home from work. Well the kids were outside so he already knew part of it. He a guy sorta giggled but then I told him you never know what they might do. I bet from now on when we walk by that field we look a little closer. :)

It was sorta funny just a couple wks ago Paul told me he seen two over by where he works. Which is right by the airport. They usually are not out in the daytime so he thought it was odd too. I have seen foxes and other animals in Ohio. I guess it was just the idea of it all and the kids were all with me. Well Friday was the 13th and we didn't see anything so Ridge said from now I will be the MAN while were out walking. What a sweetheart but he said Mom , God was watching over us just like always. I told him Yes , that is very true.

Happy 50th Birthday

Today I would like to wish a very special someone a



BIRTHDAY !!!

My Brother in Law JEFF !!!!!

Today he is 50 and I'm just so thankful that even if he is in the hospital. He is still here to celebrate. This just means a even BIGGER Party when he gets out of the hospital. YAY !!!!!!!!!!!

Last nite when I talked to my sister , Jeff had a pretty good day still the pain but on some great meds. Hoping to hear more good news today but most of all glad I can say THANK YOU GOD , you are Great.

" HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY JEFF "

from all of us.
Caroline , Paul , Ridge , Marie , Jennifer & Carly.

A New Room

Well God is Good always and forever.

You know Why ?????????? Can you guess ?????

Jeff was moved late last afternoon to a regular room on the 5th floor where he started out. We are all so happy and praising God. Colleen my sis said they had him sitting in a chair for a little and of course there is some pain but never the less it is great. Great that Jeff is still here with us. God is so very good. I'll post more updates as soon as we know something new but things are looking up.

God I just wanta say Thank you for being there for all of us anytime and everywhere we are. Also for bringing us through those hard times as well as the good.

Six Word Saturday

Here is how it works using six words , describe your life ( or something ) in a phrase.

Life's hard but it's worth it.

Have a Happy 6WS and a Awesome upcoming wk.

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My Sister & A Song

Last night my sister and I was having a little chat on the phone. I'm not a big country fan but when this song first came out I remember how much Jeff loved it. Last Saturday after things had somewhat settled down , Colleen said this song like popped in my head. I always have liked it too but it's one of those songs that can throw me into tears just like that. I just thought I would share this with you.


"Live Like You Were Dying"


Verse 1
He said I was in my early forties, with a lot of life before me
And one moment came that stopped me on a dime
I spent most of the next days, looking at the x-rays
Talking bout' the options and talking bout' sweet times.
I asked him when it sank in, that this might really be the real end
How's it hit 'cha when you get that kind of news?
Man what did ya do?
He said

Chorus
I went skydiving
I went rocky mountain climbing
I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu
And I loved deeper
And I spoke sweeter
And I gave forgiveness I'd been denyin'
And he said some day I hope you get the chance
To live like you were dyin'

Verse 2
He said I was finally the husband, that most the time I wasn't
And I became a friend, a friend would like to have
And all of a sudden goin' fishin, wasn't such an imposition
And I went three times that year I lost my dad
Well I finally read the good book, and I took a good long hard look
At what I'd do if I could do it all again
And then

Chorus
I went skydiving
I went rocky mountain climbing
I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Shu
And I loved deeper
And I spoke sweeter
And I gave forgiveness I'd been denyin'
And he said some day I hope you get the chance
To live like you were dyin'

Bridge
Like tomorrow was the end
And ya got eternity to think about what to do with it
What should you do with it
What can I do with it
What would I do with it

Skydiving
I went rocky mountain climbing
I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu
And man I loved deeper
And I spoke sweeter
And I watched an eagle as it was flyin'
And he said some day I hope you get the chance
To live like you were dyin'

To live like you were dyin' (4x)


Tim Mcgraw