Monday, November 28, 2005


Jennifer, Tab and Me at Gumbo!! Good times!! Good times!!!

Me and my sweetie, Gregg, at Gumbo!! These are pictures a friend sent. Once I get my pics developed I will send more.

Me and my girls!!! I can't believe how big they are getting. Nice bunny ears, Mica!!!

Thanksgiving was great!! We had a great time with our family!! Here are my nieces and nephews left to right: Jacob, Mica, Genna, Grace, Jacob and Austin. Aren't they adorable!!!

The Count Down Begins...

Well, we will be leaving Birmingham on Dec. 6!!! And head to Bryant for GOOD!!! For those of you who don't know Gregg got a travel assignment in CONWAY!!!! It is GREAT!! He will be able to live in Bryant with me!!! We will get to enjoy our house together!!! We are pumped!! If we could have, we wouldn't have even came back. Gregg and I are ready to be home!!! It was especially hard after seeing everyone over the holidays!! But only 7 more days and we are back in Arkansas!!!

I will post pictures of this weekend later!! Well, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and get ready for Christmas!!! 27 more days!!!

Friday, November 18, 2005

A Good Message

I received this e-mail today and it is so good that I wanted to post it. It is called....


Breakfast at McDonald's

I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with. Her last project of the term was called "Smile." The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway, so, I thought this would be a piece of cake, literally. Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald's one crisp March morning. It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son. We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did. I did not move an inch... an overwhelming feeling of panic welled up inside of me as I turned to see why they had moved. As I turned around I smelled a horrible "dirty body" smell, and there standing behind me were two poor homeless men. As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was "smiling". His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of God's light as he searched for acceptance. He said, "Good day" as he counted the few coins he had been clutching. The second man fumbled with his hands as he stood behind his friend. I realized the second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed gentleman was his salvation. I held my tears as I stood there with them. The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said, "Coffee is all Miss" because that was all they could afford. (If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm). Then I really felt it - the compulsion was so great I almost reached out and embraced the little man with the blue eyes. That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging my every action. I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray. I then walked around the corner to the table that the men had chosen as a resting spot. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentleman's cold hand. He looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Thank you." I leaned over, began to pat his hand and said, "I did not do this for you. God is here working through me to give you hope." I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son. When I sat down my husband smiled at me and said, "That is why God gave you to me, Honey, to give me hope." We held hands for a moment and at that time, we knew that only because of the grace that we had been given were we able to give. We are not church goers, but we are believers. That day showed me the pure light of God's sweet love. I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in hand. I turned in "my project" and the instructor read it. Then she looked up at me and said, "Can I share this?" I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class. She began to read and that is when I knew that we as human beings and being part of God share this need to heal people and to be healed. In my own way I had touched the people at McDonald's, my husband, son, instructor, and every soul that shared the classroom on the last night I spent as a college student. I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn: UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE. Much love and compassion is sent to each and every person who may read this and learn how to LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS - NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE. Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. To handle yourself, use your head. To handle others, use your heart. God gives every bird it's food, but He does not throw it into its nest.

Thursday, November 17, 2005

The Smell of Winter....

Don't you just love that smell? You know, when it gets cold outside and you smell the crisp air and fireplaces burning. I associate it with Christmas also!!! Well, any way it has finally gotten cold here. And boy did it get cold, it hit 24 degrees last night!!! I know...WOW!!! It is so pretty out! The sun is shining, the leaves are falling and I can FINALLY wear my winter clothes!! Yea!!!

Tuesday, November 15, 2005


Aren't they the cutest??? This is Miss Logan and Miss Riley. They belong to one of my best friends, Sarah. I guess I should let her post it on her blog but I couldn't resist!! Once I find my cord to my camera I will post some Halloween pics of Mica and Austin. Posted by Picasa

Thursday, November 10, 2005

Just Realized....

Oh my goodness, it is NOVEMBER!!!! Where has this year gone??? I can't believe it is November. And it will be Christmas before you know it!!! I need to do some shoppin!!! I am really proud of myself, I have actually done a lot of my shopping already!!

It is so pretty outside today. The leaves are changing color (the red ones are my fav) and the cool breeze. It feels great!! I didn't realize I like fall so much. It is good tailgating weather. I hope it stays the same for the Arkansas/Mississippi State game. I hope everyone will come and tailgate. We would love to see everyone!!!

Monday, November 07, 2005


This was taken before the Ashlee Simpson concert. Look at her!!! We have a model on our hands!!! She is so beautiful!!! Posted by Picasa

This is my niece, Grace. She got to meet Ashlee Simpson!!! How cool is that???? Posted by Picasa
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