Christmas Luv
A Very Happy Boy
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Monday, January 7, 2008
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Tis The Season
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Years. The Ford's had a FABULOUS HOLIDAY SEASON. We had a wonderful time sharing with one another and others. Christmas morning is always exciting but this year was even more. Kyle, was so delighted yet so confused when he saw what Santa left for him. His first word was Oh Goodness, My toys! The delight and enthusiasm in his eyes was priceless and naturally, I didn't get it on camera. Heath was pleasantly surprised and excited as well.
The highlight of our Christmas was shopping for a little 10 year old boy that wouldn't be getting anything for Christmas unless someone volunteered to get it for him. We got his list and as a family headed out for Wal-Mart or as Kyle so effectionately refers to it as All-Bart to fulfill this poor child's Christmas List. His list consisted of 6 things: 2 shirts, 2 pants, a belt and a 10 speed bike in that exact order. Fortunately we were able to get all the things on his list and a few days before Christmas we took the gifts to the child's mother. She was so thankful, humble and proud. She said that her son wouldn't have gotten anything had it not been for our family. It does a heart good to do for others and it was a WONDERFUL Life Leason for Heath. He has talked about that for two weeks and is very proud that he was a part of doing something for a less fortunate child, after all, that is what Christmas is SUPPOSED to be all about.
I love to read my sisters' (Tiffany and Demetria) blogs they always gives me ideas about things to do with my posts, so in this segment on FOUR FABULOUS FORDS I have attached some pictures from our holiday season. I hope you enjoy. Thank You for sharing your ideas Tiff!
Until Next Time, God Bless
The highlight of our Christmas was shopping for a little 10 year old boy that wouldn't be getting anything for Christmas unless someone volunteered to get it for him. We got his list and as a family headed out for Wal-Mart or as Kyle so effectionately refers to it as All-Bart to fulfill this poor child's Christmas List. His list consisted of 6 things: 2 shirts, 2 pants, a belt and a 10 speed bike in that exact order. Fortunately we were able to get all the things on his list and a few days before Christmas we took the gifts to the child's mother. She was so thankful, humble and proud. She said that her son wouldn't have gotten anything had it not been for our family. It does a heart good to do for others and it was a WONDERFUL Life Leason for Heath. He has talked about that for two weeks and is very proud that he was a part of doing something for a less fortunate child, after all, that is what Christmas is SUPPOSED to be all about.
I love to read my sisters' (Tiffany and Demetria) blogs they always gives me ideas about things to do with my posts, so in this segment on FOUR FABULOUS FORDS I have attached some pictures from our holiday season. I hope you enjoy. Thank You for sharing your ideas Tiff!
Until Next Time, God Bless
Monday, December 17, 2007
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.
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.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
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!!!
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!!!
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