A Beautiful Site to Behold

Last night, we attended a Baptism Service at our church. Our friend's children were baptized and there were several other new friends being baptized as well.

It is wonderful to be a part of the public declaration of other's who have accepted the call of salvation on their life.

The last person that was baptized last night was a 95 year old lady! It was such a reminder that it is never too late.

I always cry at a baptism of those I know (and I did when it was Faith and Luke's turn)...but as I saw this precious lady be held in the arms of one of the pastor's and then baptized I had tears running down my face. I was just so grateful that God loves us so much and that we can come to Him at any age.

It was just a beautiful site to behold.

"How great is our God
Sing with me,
How great is our God
And all will see
How great,
How great is our God!"

God's Message to Me and You

This song was playing on my alarm this morning...I just laid there and listened to it. What a great way to start the day!

He is jealous for me,

Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree,

Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy.

When all of a sudden,

I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory,

And I realize just how beautiful You are,

And how great Your affections are for me.

And oh, how He loves us so,

Oh how He loves us,

How He loves us so.

Yeah, He loves us,

Oh, how He loves us,

Oh, how He loves us,

Oh, how He loves.

Yeah, He loves us,
Oh, how He loves us,
Oh, how He loves us,
Oh, how He loves.

We are His portion and He is our prize,

Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes,

If grace is an ocean, we’re all sinking.

So Heaven meets earth like an unforseen kiss,

And my heart turns violently inside of my chest,

I don’t have time to maintain these regrets,

When I think about, the way…

He loves us,
Oh, how He loves us,
Oh, how He loves us,
Oh, how He loves.
Yeah, He loves us,

Oh, how He loves us,

Oh, how He loves us,

Oh, how He loves.

Survey for Grown Ups!

Got this survey from Following Footsteps.


Tired of all of those surveys made up by high school kids?! 'Have you ever kissed someone? Missed someone? Told someone you loved them? Drank alcohol? Well, here are questions for those of us who are a little older.

1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
Insurance...Glad to have it if ever something happens, but for real, when nothing happens...seems like a lot of money out the window for "just in case"

2. Where was the last place you had a romantic date?
We are not the sappy type...but we did see "The Proposal" and we normally don't go see chick movies. It was EXCELLENT!

3. What do you really want to be doing right now?
Sleeping!

4. How many colleges did you attend?
Williams Baptist College, took some classes from Pulaski Tech and finished at Central Baptist College

5. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?
goes with the black pants and denim jacket

6. What are your thoughts on gas prices?
I have to have gas...so I have to pay. Even when close to $4, God provided as he ALWAYS does!

7. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
Ugh!

8. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
Thank you Lord for your healing power over bondage in our lives!

9. Do you miss being a child?
Not really

10. What errand/chore do you despise?
Bringing in the groceries! We live in an upstairs apartment on the back side away from the parking lot.

11. Get up early or sleep in?
Get up early...only 5 days a week
Sleep in...weekends

12. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart?
bread

13. Beach or lake?
Either will be fine!

14. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?
Absolutely not! However, so many these days do and it has cause many problems.

15. Sopranos or Desperate Housewives?
Neither

16. Have you ever crashed your vehicle?
No, but I have been crashed into by Mr. Following Footsteps!! :-) (love ya!)

17. Ever had to use a fire extinguisher for it's intended purpose?
Not for it's intended purpose or any other purpose.

18. Ring tone?
I have some assigned to people but my main ring tone is "Revelation Song" by Kari Jobe.

19. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth.
Not really sure...

20. Where have you never been and would like to go?
The Northeast U.S.

21. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship?
No to the new career...
New relationship...if you mean marriage relationship...no way! Friendships/relationships...absolutely...God has brought me several new true friendships in the past 6 months!

22. How old are you?
Just turned the big 3-0! Pretty fun so far!

23. Do you have a "go to" person?
Yep

24. Are you where you want to be in life?
Yes...God has me just where HE wants me....growing in Him!

25. Growing up, what were your favorite cartoons?
Flintstones

26. What about you do you think has changed the most?
Surrendering EVERYTHING (good, bad, ugly, pretty...everything) to God...and walking daily in Him...not worrying about what others want from me but only what He wants...FREEING!

27. Looking back at high school were they the best years of your life?
They were pretty great...but I think that now is even better!

28. Did you have a pager?
Yes...in college along with a cell phone...WHAT THE HECK was a pager going to do? ;-) That is just funny to me now to think about a pager!

29. Where was the hang out spot when you were a teenager?
Do not know....we usually hung out at different friends houses

30. Were you the type of kid you would want your children to hang out with?
Yes...I have always been the more cautious type...didn't want to break the rules.

31.Who do you think impacted your life the most?
Several people...in junior high...my youth pastor...Tim Montgomery
Now...my friend and mentor- Pam

32. Was there a teacher or authority figure that stood out for you?
Jennifer Colquitt...my 11th and 12th grade English teacher. She was fresh from graduate school and he thoroughly prepared me for college Comp I & II...those classes were a breeze because Mrs. Colquitt made us write so much in high school!

33. Do you tell stories that start with “when I was your age..."?
I believe I have!

Well, I needed blog fodder...if you do...copy and post this to your blog!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Today is my Daddy's birthday! Here he is just last week in Dallas with Camryn!

I love you very much! You have always been an example of Christ's love to me. You have a servant's heart and I greatly admire that in you. You touch many people's lives and for that we are all better people! You mean the world to the 4 girls in your life! I hope you have a great birthday!

The Day I Turned 30

Today has been a GREAT birthday. My intention was to have photographic evidence of my 30th birthday day, however, I just can't remember to get the camera out.


I remembered this morning when I got to work and my co-workers had streamers and confetti all over my office also a basket of items "older" folks might need! For the fun of it...I'm leaving most of it up all week!

For lunch a few of my co-workers went to a place called EJ's...had a burger and homemade potato chips! YUM!

Got home and went with my hubby to get his crown put on...this was scheduled over 2 weeks ago. While he was at the dentist...I got my drivers license renewed.

We came back to Conway...had some YUMMY Mexican food...and came home to relax.

I have gotten many birthday wishes on my Facebook page, text messages and phone calls. Had a great birthday party this past weekend weekend...and my neice got 7th overall on her solo and 4th overall on her duet at the national dance competition in Dallas. I'm not there, but I can just imagine how wonderful she did on those dances.

You know, as you grow up...a day like this is exactly the kind of day you want to have for your birthday. I am blessed with lots of friends and family and that is the best birthday present a girl could ever ask for her 30th birthday!

4th of July Weekend and 30th Birthday Party

I must say that this 4th of July is one I will always remember. My husband planned a big 30th brithday party for me and our friend's (Mark and Pam) joined in by hosting the party at their house! It was so much fun despite the clouds and rain that came toward the end of the night. John grilled burgers and hot dogs for the 30 friends and family that attended. The guests got to swim, visit, play ping-pong and watch fireworks. The rain even stayed away for most of the party and the fireworks. It was so nice to see how many friends God has blessed us with this past year! A BIG HUGE "Thank You" to John for planning my 30th birthday party and another BIG HUGE "Thank You" to Mark and Pam for having the party at their house! I love you all!

UPDATED WITH PICTURES:

I officially turn 30 years old at 11:58 a.m. tomorrow, July 7th!

Past couple of weeks in pictures

Here we are with our friends out to eat at Fuji's for John's birthday dinner!

And I fnally took my camera to the ball park where we have been about 2 nights of the week for the past month and a half. The way it looks now...this may be where we are come October and next summer as well. We have really enjoyed watching our friend's son play baseball and getting to know his friends on his team. What a fun group of boys. They did pretty well this year. Tournament started this past Thursday and will finish up this week.