THIS MUCH MORE AT ISSUE!

PLEASE WATCH! It is the most powerful video that I have seen concerning our election. If you care about Faith, Life, Marriage and Family please watch. We saw it today during Church and I cried. There is MUCH MORE AT ISSUE than gas prices and our economy. Please pass it on if you believe in these issue and VOTE.

Tears

How can we put this man in charge of our lives and our morality? Please watch this Video

Powerful Video!

Democrats and Republicans take the time to pray for and seek God's leadership on how to vote .I am not saying how to vote just VOTE! I know as a Christian it would be hard for me to vote for someone that supports the right to abort the innocent. God Bless the USA

GREAT NEWS!

I am sorry I did not update my BIL surgery progress. I was on a field-trip yesterday with Caroline's class. We went to Raleigh to visit the State Capitol. It was a VERY LONG day but we had fun. We did not get in until 7:30 and I was tired. Here is a copy/paste of a e-mail my sister-in law Teresa sent yesterday from thehospital Bill's out of surgery and headed to recovery. The doctor came out and spoke to us and said everything went well, even though the surgery lasted longer than expected because of how low the area was. They expect to reconnect in 3-4 months. So everthing great! They did not see any evidence of more cancer. They expect to reconnect his colon in 3-4 mts WHICH IS A HUGE PRAISE! Robert talked to him this morning and he sounded really good! He still has some recovery of course but I know June will take care of him REAL GOOD! Thanks for your prayers! Thank-you Jesus our all mighty healer!

Dr Today!

went to Dr Massey today for my heal spur and got my shot. Good News this one was not as bad as the 1st one so the shot was easier! I should be able to do my walking by the end of the week I was telling him about our Biggest Loser Competition and we were into our 2nd week and I placed 2nd this week. He had some great strategy to help me win . I thought he was going to share a weight loss tip He said I should send the 1st place winner of this week a box of Duncan Donuts anonymously with a note saying JUST BECAUSE I CARE! I thought it was hysterical that a Dr would say that! My Mother and Father-In Law left for Wilmington this morning to be with Bill and June. I sent down with them three frozen casseroles I made. I feel bad we can't be there but this help me feel like we are doing something. Bill starts his prep Wednesday and his surgery is Thursday at 9:00 am. Off to go pick up the kids from school early. Dental appointments and then back up to the school for Allyson basketball pratice. Mom's Taxi I AM!

Week 1

Yippee! I lost 6.4 lbs on my first weigh-in. This is not usual for me to lose that much weight the 1st week. I normally start a 1-3 lb weight lose after this. I was not though the biggest loser. One girl lost NINE lbs. That's Ok because I am proud I did so well this 1st week. I fixed my homemade lasagne this past Saturday. I do not cut the fat grams out when I make my lasagne either! But I ate a TINY piece along with a nice salad. After Church Sunday though I did not touch any for lunch so I was patting myself on the back. I have to say my lasagne is the best I have tasted. Is it OK to brag on yourself ;-) Jason new girl-friend of two months came over and ate with us also. She probably weighs 90 lbs wet so she could use that extra fat grams. LOL Jason seems very smitten with her. They have gotten past the stage of being shy around other on how much they like each other. Jason seems very happy and hopefully this will work out. He is 24 and he actually told me he hopes to get married and he really wants kids! He used to say I am waiting until I am 35 to marry . I knew that would change. She said's she coming Thanksgiving and off with us to get a Christmas tree. So hopefully more of the extended family will get to meet her. We had a nice weekend. Lizzie ( Jason's New girl) brought me a book series to read. Twilight. I LOVE to read but never have time but this weekend I dove into this book because I could not put it down. The movie is coming out the end of November and I am going to try to read all four books. I almost finished the 1st in two days and it is a REALLY long book. While I was reading Robert took the kids fishing. Elijah loves to FISH! Sunday we went to worship and afterwards I read again and they watched the Panthers. So it was a pretty low -key weekend! Please continue to pray for my Bill and June. His surgery is this Thursday. June if your read my blog know that last night at 8:00 pm you and Bill were covered in prayer. I had a meeting and fifteen of us prayed at that time. Remember we love you and God is our perfect healer!

Mom Duties!

I fulfilled my duties of a Mom of a Pre-teen. I took Caroline too see High-School Musical 3. She was out of school today so we hit the FIRST showing of HSM3 in Mooresville @1:00 Elijah hated it . But I won Mom of the Day award from Caroline! It was a cute movie though and I even cried at the end. I took them to their fav lunch outing Chick-Filet also. CHICK FILET! I stayed away from the waffle fries. I am so proud of myself because potatoes as you know is my weakness. Have a great evening!

Turkey

For the last few years I have cooked on Thanksgiving for my Mom, Dad my brothers and their family. My Mom and Dad just can't handle cooking a huge meal. I enjoy doing it though. Yesterday I was thinking about what my menu will be this year. Robert usually smokes several Turkey's in our smoker. If you never ate a smoke turkey please do. It is DELICIOUS! I was thinking I better start watching the ads for a good price for Turkey's. We have to cook a whole Turkey because Robin my sister-in law only eats dark meat. It hit me then that would not be necessary because Robin died almost 11 months ago I almost broke down crying because still to this day I feel like the tragedy that happen to my brother and his wife never happen.. Thanksgiving and Christmas will be very difficult for my brother ( Jimmy) this year. Robin was MUCH MORE into Christmas than Jimmy. Pray that I have the right words of comfort for Jimmy during the holidays. I miss her too Here is a copy/paste of a post I wrote in Feb about what happen to Robin. I still can't figure how to do a link to another post! It has been several weeks since I blog. Some of the news I have to share is sad but with a happy ending... On Jan 31st I lost my SIL suddenly. Long story but Robin went into the hospital to be treated for a infection with meds by IV. Her condition was NOT life threatening just routine . My brother left the hospital at 11:00pm . At 3:00 am he got a call saying she had pass. The Drs. did not know that she had a blood clot. It passed through her lungs and killed her instantly. She was on 45. http://www.legacy.com/Charlotte/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=102349349 Robin was a wonderful person. Great Mom and wife. My brother Jimmy and Robin were a very happy married couple who spent their time just being with each other and enjoy LIFE! Her death has of course been very hard on everyone especially my brother She was only 45. The GOOD NEWS she is in heaven.

Apples, Diet and Money

Our field trip started out with some excited yesterday. 1 mile down the road from the school and the bus broke down ! God was good though and a local Church brought their bus to take us to the Apple Orchard. We were about 1 hr late but the kids had fun. I bought my apples for my apple butter so the beginning of next week I will be making my Christmas gifts. I am extra excited about Christmas this year! Maybe it is because I have already bought a present for the family. The kids have never had a game system .One reason is because we hear so many negative things how they can affect your kids BRAIN and also family time .We decide though to get a Wii for the family. It will be though hooked up at our family TV and all games must be rated with a E. Robert and I decide a long time ago we wanted to guard our kids heart and mind. We want what goes in their brain to be wholesome. My kids have no idea they are getting a Wii so mums the word. They don't read my blog either. I am on Day 3 of the biggest loser. So far so good except the exercise part. I walked a mile and my NEW heal spur on my right food is hurting badly. I have a appointment next Tuesday for a cortisone shot. Last time I had one it cleared up quickly and no problem with the old heal spur. It is really painful though. I have been asked by many about the bad check saga .I did e-mail her Monday and told her Tuesday was the last day she could pay. After Tuesday legally I can turn it over the magistrate office. Yes she will be served with a warrant for worthless check. She will have to pay it with court fines. She will not go to jail as long as she pays the check when it goes to court. But she will have a record. I feel so bad for her kids and husband but I have given her MANY chances to pay. What she has done is sin. Sin has consequences. I hope she learns from it. I am still sad though over the whole situation . 500.00 is a lot of money and I need to take care of my family too!

This and That

Weekend was busy as usual! Saturday was our last soccer game. Caroline scored two goals! She has really become a really good soccer player this year and is MUCH MORE aggressive. Morgan came home for a visit this weekend also. After Church he and Robert went to the Panther's Game. Morgan LOVES football so we were ALL happy the Panthers won. Today is Day 1 of the Biggest Losers. There is ONE thing I can't give up on my diet..COFFEE . I rarely drink soft drinks but I love 2 cups of coffee in the morning. I am going to start walking in the evenings also after dinner. Tomorrow I am going on a field trip with Elijah. His class is going to the Apple Orchard . I plan to but my apples there to make my apple butter. I make them as gifts for the kids school and Sunday School teachers.It has become a big hit at the kids school with the teachers. I had one teacher actually said I hope you make me some of that apple butter this year. I used to teach and I was also a preschool director. I always enjoyed those special homemade gifts. How many coffee cups can I a teacher get in one year??? Also is the last day for the bad check writer to pay . Wednesday I will turn the check in to magistrate office for collection. Once it is turned in the collection is out of my hands. She will have to pay court fines. I feel bad for her family. Unfortunately her lies have continued. I probably will not post Tuesday because I will be off with my precious redhead! Robert and Teri