When the Twitter Box Just isn't Big Enough

Sometimes there are things that I like to express really quickly but Twitter doesn't give us enough space to express our self. We have to resort to other means to make a point.

I am so blessed! About 98% of all of my clothes come from my dear Sis Holley. When the Lord was convicting me on shorts and pants, I told Him that there was no way that I could afford to buy a new wardrobe. He told me to get rid of the pants and shorts and He would provide me with clothes. The blessings have rolled in since then. That was about 6 1/2 years ago. When Sis Holley first gave me clothes, she said "I don't know why but something is telling me to give you these clothes". I just smiled and said "I know why".

I don't think that we should splurge on fancy clothes. The Lord even warns us against COSTLY ARRAY. I am not saying not to buy nice clothes. He wants His Bride to look nice, I am sure. However, some of us just go overboard with spending. This money can be sown into the Kingdom. What about buying a new convert a couple inexpensive skirts. Ross has great deals on clothes.

Why is it always Nike, Reebok and all of the other name brands that have a hold on us. These are ways that the enemy keeps us from things of God. Is it necessary to buy expensive things. Danskin is just as nice as Nike brand. I have a few pieces of workout clothes by Danskin and I love them. Spent about $10.

If I were rich, I would feel the same way. I pray that one day I am so that I can help others. The enemy doesn't want me to have money because he knows that I will sow into the Kingdom.

Also did you know that the Lord speaks of being in debt. he says "Owe no man".- Romans 13:8. I believe that if we are in debt that it is wrong in the sight of God. I think that America mistakes being in debt with new homes and cars as being blessed of God. I have to say "no".

Being blessed is like in my testimony above, having nice clothes given to me. I can look nice, Sis Holley is sowing into the Kingdom and she always reaps in nice and inexpensive clothes. She has been since I could remember.

The next time a sinner comes in your church dressed in their Sunday best, think of them when you make your next trip to Dillards or Marshalls.

I LOVE YOU!

What a Happy Weekend

I really believe that this was the best birthday ever. I am so blessed to be surrounded by wonderful people who love me so much.

Friday I went shopping with Nannie Jo and Sis Holley. If you know me, I never shop. In fact it has been many years that I went into Ross. It was really nice and even more shocking is that I bought myself 2 skirts and an under shirt. I spent about $20.

We all enjoyed lunch at Ryan's with Sis Emmons, who joined us there.

I spent the day with my kids. We went to lunch at Wendi's. I had to get me a Mandarin Orange Salad, yum! Then I treated my PT Cruiser to some new oil, an air filter and a nice washing! I am ready to go somewhere! May be going to Ohio next month, dunno yet. Bolivar that is. I want to slip into a service at FAC in Cincy though!!

Gosh, I would love to just go on a month of church hopping. :) Take a nice long road trip all across America and visit churches all over. That would be the best blessing in the world. I would hang out with the homeless, invite some to sleep with me in my huge 6 man tent, invite them to church. Hey now, I am getting inspired ;) That would be the ultimate blessing!

Ok back to my little eventful weekend. I went grocery shopping today! Needed some fruits to make smoothies. I am so blessed! Strawberries for $1.50 a carton!!! Wow, I bought 5 of them. Then the whole fresh pineapple was only $1.99. Man I totally stocked up on fruits. The grapes were $1.99 a lb so I skipped them. Not to mention I got like 7 different juices.

Momma needs to whip up some smoothies ;)

I bought us a TV finally with a built in DVD player. No more movies on Mamma's PC, thank God. However the TV WILL remain in my room, that is for sure.

Mamaw is having us over for some homemade chili, tomorrow after church. It's the bomb. I love that stuff. Plus she is making me a birthday cake :) I love my adopted mamaw. My birthday was so nice! Thank You Jesus for surrounding me with great people!

Resurrection Weekend

How blessed can a girl get? It started with a fun filled weekend. Friday night the Lord did hold back the rain until after we were on our way home from the awesome Easter program we saw at the First Assembly of God church! It was an amazing display of passion and love for Jesus! I am looking forward to more of them!

Jorli got to practice in nice cool weather. He is getting so good and is one out of just a few who can hit the ball without a t :). I praise the Lord that the sponsors are funding his uniforms! Saves me $30!

Kayla's teacher had an Easter egg hunt yesterday and invited us. that was also very nice. We had so much fun! Praise God that we are surrounded by awesome teachers!!

This morning was wonderful! My cousin, his girlfriend and their baby (my little Ky) went to church with us and really enjoyed it. They said they are going to go back! I am so excited! Bro Holley's message was awesome as usual. He preached out of the Book of Revelation and taught on the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.

The kids played outside all afternoon, while I cleaned. (I know but hey I am a single mom - laundry and cleaning never ends) ;)

Dinner was fantastic! I decided to go not so traditional this year. We had bbq steak, mashed potatoes, spinach and egg salad. Although I miss my family back in Arizona, I am still blessed to have my three little ones. We are so very blessed!

Goodbye Card Table and Cold Metal Chairs and HELLO...

Dining Room Table!





The card table served it's purpose and is now sitting on the porch. I am such a blessed person. God is an amazing and on time God. He seems to know what is dear in our hearts and He will bless us accordingly.

He must know that dinner time is very very sacred and important to me. It is a time where I can sit with my kids and share the day's events, laugh and even pray together. It is that 45 minutes of good quality time that I can share with all four of us in a circle, facing one another and being close. I love dinner time!

Jesus knows that I think meal time is important and He showed me by blessing me with this nice table and chairs. A lady that Mamaw volunteers for gave me this set for free. God is so amazing. He sends the sweetest people into my life. God love them all!!

Cleats!

This is my first year of being a baseball mom. I know, my kids should have already started, but that is ok, Momma showed em the basics ;)

I am just blessed to have found Jorli some nice fairly new Nike cleats on eBay for about $15 (shipping and all). Last night I started the dreaded journey of finding Kayla some cleats. If you know me, you know I really am not a big fan of shopping. I like to go in and out, get what I need and that is it.

We looked around and they had boy cleats for $15 (ugly lookin) and men's for $18. No girls. The Walmart rep said "we may have some more from last year". "I know we have like 2 left in the same size".

Strolling on over there I was praying they would work for Kayla!

Why of course ;) I should've known... Size 5 1/2, real pretty blue and they are made for girls! Praise God!

Can't say the same for her ball glove. However, she would use that one every year, so we will get our money's worth.

Love Surrounds Me

This has definitely been a very eventful weekend for us. The kids and I volunteered for the first time. This is to get us ready for great things that He has for us. We now know what it is like to volunteer first hand. It was an amazing day, Saturday.

Sunday we had a man get the baptism of the Holy Ghost. I don't know his story, but I am sure that he is from another belief. That is ok, because the holy Ghost is for the Baptist, Catholic (like me), Methodist and whosoever will. The Word of God says that it is for the Gentile. Just read the Book of Acts 10-11.

We went grocery shopping and I found a $15 shirt for $5. Well it was $5 when I picked it out and took it to the counter. However, it was $1 when it was rung up! It's a really nice shirt, definitely a blessing for me. :)

Less than $20 to feed us at CiCi's. Can't beat that!

My babies all took turns brushing my hair, which ended up in us all goofing off. Needless to say, it was a fun night!

My Sweet Mamaw

This year was a little different for Valentines Day. I am always really big on giving my kiddos something special. I guess I kinda had the Valentines blues, because I didn't even get them candy or anything. I know, I am feeling pretty guilty and Walmart didn't have anything left when I went yesterday. I mean we had a nice brunch after church Sunday.

We had Mamaw and Chelsey over and I made a big breakfast:

eggs
heart shaped pancakes
bacon
hash browns
strawberry/chocolate smoothies

It was nice, but still kids need something special.

My sweet Mamaw blessed them each with a cute little stuffed animal and some candy. How sweet was that? We are so blessed and loved. Now I don't feel so bad.

Can you guess who the frog belongs to? lol

Kayla has the white bear and LZ the brown one. Thanks Mamaw :) we love you!