My Redeemer Lives

I know my Redeemer lives because he brought me back.
As you may have read in my last post, I was a little down last week. I am not really sure what was going on..."Winter Blues" maybe. Anyway with a lot of Jesus Therapy and the listening ears and wonderful words of my two sisters, Praise the Lord I am BACK, BETTER AND MORE FABULOUS THAN EVER!
As I was talking to my sister Tiffany one day about my "Blues", I realized how embarrassed I am about my issues because I think that I should be Superwoman I try to hide my sadness/issues under a mask. I know now that it is normal and alright to not be happy all that time and I am not the only "Normal" person that deals with the "Blues". Thank you all for your prayers.

On another note: Is Christmas really a few days away? Does anyone think the older you get the faster Christmas comes and goes? Maybe I feel this way because I know that this may be the last year the I will be able to CONVINCE my ten year old son that I AM NOT SANTA CLAUS. :(
He and I were playing Basketball this evening and he proceeds to tell me that one of his little "PUNK" classmates told him today that he was a retard if he believed in Santa...That boy doesn't know but I will so make him think RETARD! MY BABY, A RETARD...PLEASE HOLD ME BACK LORD...THAT BOY GONE MAKE ME LOSE MY CHRISTIAN. Anyway, sorry I got a little off...so I tell him, "Honey, I don't know what is wrong with your little friend but wouldn't Christmas be so sad without believing in Santa?" My son's reply, "If you ask me he is the retard because there is no way that you and Daddy could afford to buy me all the stuff Santa is bringing me this year." My reply you ask… :O I just dropped my jaw, afraid to speak.

My two year old is going stir crazy because it has been too cold to get out. But he is so creative; he always finds new and exciting things to do, especially when I am not looking. Ahh yes, my eventful little toddler, yesterday he had his own private food fight in my living room with yogurt. From his highchair he managed to turn the living room walls, rug and furniture into a polka dot oasis. I of course would not let this get the best of me because I just got my sanity back, so I let my dog come clean most of it and found that she (the dog) loves peach yogurt. My angelic little toddler has also discovered how extremely cool it is to spit EVERYWHERE, ANYTHING! After our sweet dog and I cleaned up yogurt we proceeded to the bedroom where the little angel made a small Apple Juice Pond, yes on the carpet. Just my luck, my dog likes apple juice too. The little angel took is discipline with strange excitement, does anyone have a child that actually enjoys Time-Out? As I was cleaning what the dog left behind, the precious baby got a WHOLE roll of ribbon, wrapped it around his entire body and didn't understand why I wouldn't allow him to keep it. Long story short, he went back to Time-Out and while standing in the corner, he turns to me and says, "Mommy, I tied (tired), Mommy, I u tweet boy, torry (Sorry).” I totally melted. I immediately took him from the corner and breathed every moment of him in. Just when I think he is going to be my death, I see that he gives me so much life and joy.
Until next time, tell those you love, "I LOVE YOU", don't ever let the moment pass you by.

I' M A HORMONAL MESS (Girls Only Please)

WARNING THOSE OF YOU THAT DON'T LIKE COMPLAINERS...DO NOT READ...I AM IN A YUCKY MOOD TODAY SO READ WITH CAUTION!

Help, I need a Therapist! I am losing my mind, my humor, my girlish figure and my cool with everyone! And of course guess who has come for a monthly visit? Being a woman really stinks sometimes. My kids want something from me constantly like breakfast, lunch, snack and even dinner. They even want me to play with them, talk to them, all the stuff that I did a few days ago and we won't get into what my husband wants geez...the main thing he wants is his wife's sanity back. Everybody wants something and I just want to lock my door and sleep for a week or maybe get on the first flight to Anywherebuthere, USA. I got in a fight with my Christmas tree, pushed it down and now it is all wopped up, half of the lights are out now, The remaining ornaments that were on the bottom portion of my tree are M.I.A. (I contribute that to my 3 ft Tasmanian Devil).

Ok, so now that everyone knows that my sanity is a little off right now, should I be expecting an intervention soon?

Allow me to say, as if you all don't know: I LOVE MY KIDS AND FAMILY WITH ALL OF MY HEART. THEY ARE ALL INCREDIBLE AND WITH OUT THEM I WOULD BE SO LOST! I HAVE ALL I EVER WANTED IN A FAMILY, I COULDN'T ASK FOR MORE!

ALSO, NO ONE HAS BEEN HARMED IN THE MAKING OF MY HORMONAL RAGES, NO CHILDREN HAVE BEEN PERMANENTLY DAMAGED BY THE SIGHT OF MY HEAD SPINNING WITH RAGE, NOR HAS ANYONE HAD PERMANENT HEARING LOSS FROM THE "SLIGHT" VOLUME INCREASES OF MY VOICE.

Until Next Time...pray for the Ford Family and the safe return of their Mommy/ Wife's sanity.

Heath and Kyle - Happy Halloween 2007

The Three Stooges

Heath 10, Me 29 (forever) and Kyle 2.5

I'M BAAAAAAACCCKKKKKK!!!

Hello All-
Since I haven't posted in close to a month...I felt I would send a few of you into shock and post.

I think the last time I posted I was telling you all about the D..I..E..T that I was starting.....I NEVER STARTED THE STUPID D..I..E..T, I have more to love and I am proud of it. Actually I had bladder surgery and haven't been released to work-out yet...it really stinks to be me...I can't go to the gym, therefore I don't need to change my eating habits, I have to be lazy or something unthinkable may happen...I mean I am only eight weeks out of surgery...I don't need to rush anything ya know?
Anyway, I am still fat, happy and blessed, who could ask for anything more?!!

I am so excited about the holidays. I can't wait to be with family especially family that I don't get to see often and family that I have never seen (Anna
Grace, my 4 month old niece). It dawned on me today what a blessing it is to have family, I mean we all say, "oh, I am so blessed to have family" but do we ever stop to think about those that have NO ONE? Those that will be all alone for Thanksgiving and Christmas, those that will be waiting for company that never comes? I have decided to take my family to a nursing home during the holiday season to visit with the elderly because last year my Father was in a nursing home during Thanksgiving and Christmas after having hip surgery. During several of my visits with him I met two people (Mr. Tom and Ms. Delilah) who waited every day for company and on Christmas Eve they waited in their doorway all day for people that never came to see them. I was told by one of the nurses that they wait every holiday for their family and every holiday they are heartbroken by the realization that they are all alone and forgotten. I am sorry; I should have warned you all that my post would be sad. For some reason I have been in such a sappy mood today. Everything is making me cry especially the though of Mr. Tom and Ms. Dililah. I encourage all of you to share your holiday spirit and love with someone in need.

I am copying my wonderful sister Tiffany with the Top 5 things that I am THANKFUL FOR:

1. I AM SO THANKFUL TO BE A CHILD OF GOD!!! I am so thankful that By His blood I
have been saved from Hell. I Thankful that God always holds the right way when I
need direction, thankful that He holds my hand everyday and thankful that He
loves me despite how undeserving I am.

2. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR MY AMAZING HUSBAND. He is so encouraging, loving,
accommodating, faithful, devoted, an amazing father and after 11 years, he is
still the one I want for LIFE.

3. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR MY BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN. These two extraordinary little boys
change my life everyday. They are so loving and innocent. I wish I could
protect them from all the ugliness of this world. They are so amazing and what
a blessing it is to watch them change everyday. God gave Chris and I the most
wonderful gifts with our boys. I want to capture every part of them and their
lives so I never forget a moment with them. Anybody ever been there?

4. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR MY BEAUTIFUL FAMILY (EXTENDED). What an extraordinary
blessing it is to have A mom, A pop, A father, an Aunt Jean, an Uncle Bob, a
Grandmother, two sisters (Dena & Tiffany), three brothers (Hugh,Kevin&Scotty),
three nephews (Kaden,Russ&Trey), a niece (Anna Grace), Mrs. Pat(other mom), two
father in laws (Teddy&Rue Rue) and tons of others that have all made a
difference in my life as well as the lives of my husband and children. It is an
amazing feeling to know that all of these people love my children, my husband
and me. What is even better, the above people would never forget my children,
my husband nor me or leave us waiting for a glimpse of love and affection.

5. I AM THANKFUL THAT I LIVE IN AMERICA! Isn't is wonderful to live in a country
where you can freely and loudly proclaim your love for Jesus, your family and
your home. How liberating to have freedom of speech, to have the freedom to
agree or disagree with ANY events in America. I am also EXTREMELY THANKFUL THAT
10s OF THOUSAND OF MEN AND WOMEN (MY LATE GRANDFATHER AND MY UNCLE BOBBY
INCLUDED)WERE WILLING TO GIVE THEIR LIVES FOR YOU AND ME SO THAT WE COULD HAVE
FREEDOM IN AMERICA!! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND THOSE WHO SERVE AND PROTECT
US!!!

Happy Hump Day!

GREETINGS TO ALL OF MY FAITHFUL VIEWERS-

I hope you are all having a FABULOUS week. Mine is going well considering that Kyle has a stomach bug and I feel like I am getting it too. It seems that it is a 24/48 hour bug that everyone is getting. Other than cleaning puke and poop today and yesterday we have been doing to usual stuff.
I had the grand opportunity to spend some time with my OH SO FABULOUS COMPUTER HACKING SISTER this past weekend. We had a wonderful time acting crazy as usual. Having a sister just as crazy as me is SO AWESOME! I love you Weiner!
I was in Jackson for the funeral of Heather Spencer, a friend and former roommate. She was tragically killed by her psychotic boyfriend. The funeral was so very sad but while at the funeral I started thinking about all of the people that have made a difference in my life ie..friends and family. I sent an email out to all of my friends and family that have email addresses telling them how much they mean to me and how I cherish their presence in my life. I was amazed at the responses I got. Friends that I haven't talked to in months, sent me emails about all of our times together etc...and reciprocating their joy in our friendships. It was a wonderful feeling to know that so many people that I love and think about often, love and think about me too. I suggest that everyone do as I did...tell all of those that you love...THAT YOU LOVE THEM AND THINK OF THEM. You never know when there won't be another opportunity...tomorrow isn't promised to any of us.

THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE, I WILL REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT!!!

LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO ALL!

I LOVE YOU, MC!!!!!! (a message)

hey yall!! I hijacked MC's blog to tell her that .. . .. .you should have NEVER given me your password, girl. WHAT were you thinking?? No really, just in case you don't know I love ya, girl and miss you sosososo much!! You're the BEST sister I could have ever asked for. I had so much fun at dinner with you the other night. You're truly my BEST friend! I love you, sis! (weiner);)

Hello Everbody

To all of you who care...I am BAAACK. I can't tell you where I have been because you might get jealous. Well, if you insist....I will tell you. I have been cleaning my FREAKING house for what seems like 2 years then I went walking with a friend and felt fairly confident that I must have lost enough weight to get into my favorite pants that I have been dying to get into all Summer...HOW STUPID WAS THAT!!! Those darn pants must be shrinking on the hanger STUPID UGLY PANTS! NO, I AM NOT THE SLIGHTEST BIT BITTER. SO, I have decided for sure I am going on a D..I..E..T. You see have have to actually spell it b/c I don't like to say it. I HATE D..I..E..T..S, they stink and put me in a foul mood. But, I have had enough of seeing the my hips jiggling in my shadow. I am going to go on Body for Life, anybody heard of it? From what I understand you eat dirt and cardboard and drink rainwater...no, but that is my visual when I think of D..I..E..T..I..N..G. Basically, you eat certain things and work out 6, yes 6 days a week for 12 weeks. Then (SUPPOSEDLY) it gets a little easier.

Enough of my song and dance...on to the boys.
Heath has started playing Football within the last two weeks. He practices four days a week and plays on Tuesday nights. We won our first game, I don't remember the score but I do remember that Heath caught a pass on the first yard line to set up for the winning touchdown, I was so pumped. This past Tuesday they lost like 30 to 6...pretty sad I guess. Heath didn't get a lot of play time because his BLOCK Head Coach was punishing him for missing practice on Monday for church...this is a sore subject and tomorrow I intend to get getto with the Block Head...pray for him...ok, you better pray for me too. Heath is also playing Baseball most weekends. This past weekend we played in Starkville and won our tournament. It was an awesome tournament and an even more awesome victory because we beat on of our biggest competitors. Also, Heath had his 10th birthday on the 9th of September. He had a great party at the bowling alley in Starkville with all of his friends. I can't believe I have had the honor of being his mother for 10 years. It has truly been a pleasure being able to watch all of the changes he has gone through but more so it has been such a pleasure to develop such a special relationship with him the surpasses just being his mom. He is an incredible kid and I love him more and more each day...how it is possible, I don't know every time I look in my boys eyes I fall in love with them all over again. They are a gift from God, no doubt. Our God is an awesome God isn't he?!

Kyle...bless his heart he has been tagging along with us to ballgames and practices all of his life but lately he has really been enjoying it. He has his FIRST buddy, Barrett Tabor who is at all of the Football games. They enjoy beating each other and playing chase and throwing dirt and rocks at one another...it is such a special friendship huh? Since I stay at home with him he doesn't have much interaction with kids his age so he doesn't know exactly how to treat other kids, fortunately for him, Barrett is in the same situation...It is a match made in Heaven. Last night he was being mean to Barrett and I asked if he wanted a spanking (stupid question, I know) his reply, "No thank you" now tell me my baby doesn't have some manners. Tonight I was trying to get him to go to bed and he told me, "We Wead Pirst, K Mommy" Just exploring his options. Oh, and he has rediscovered that I have toys attached to my body, he calls them "Hoppy Beep Beeps" Use your imagination. Kyle is so much fun, everyday is an adventure with him. He too is an amazing kid. How did I get so darn lucky! My funny moment with him for the day...I was telling Chris (my husband) a story today about something random and I said, "I Don't Think So!" and I hear Kyle say, "I don tink toe" I rolled with laughter.

By the way can someone help me get some picture on here...I still have dial up and it takes days for a picture to upload...HELP!!!

ENJOY YOUR DAYS AND LOVE YOUR LIFE!

Greetings

Hello to ALL!

I have been looking for a way to journal about my day to day rather drama filled life. My oh so fabulous sister guided me here and as luck would have it, here I am.
I am a wife of ONE and mother of TWO, Housekeeper of WAY TOO MANY, Taxi driver of more and more every day, Doctor of tons of wounds and self professed Dictator of FOUR, though they would never admit it. I know you are thinking, "Gosh, she must be Super Woman, how does she do it all?" Well the truth is, I am Super Woman! Atleast that is what I tell myself every morning as I look at myself in the mirror with my hair all over my head, a week ago's mascara smeared down my cheek and two day old "HOLY" PJs on. Sounds BEAUTIFUL HUH?

All jokes aside, I have a great husband and two FABULOUS BOYS! They are all three the true loves of my life. They complete all the missing pieces of me. I am so thankful and even more blessed than I deserve.