It's All About Me Again

This came to me in an email. I don't do these kinds of things through email, but I thought it would be fun to share it here. Feel free to play along if you want.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? --- Yes but I don't know her.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? --- Last Friday.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? --- Not really.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? --- Pastrami

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? --- All the time.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU WANT TO BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? --- Probably not. We would be too much alike.

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? --- Not as much as I used to but still more than I should.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS --- No the jar broke and I had to throw them out. Just kidding. :) Yes.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? --- No, trampolines are all the bounce I can handle.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? --- Lucky Charms and Raisin Bran

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? --- Only if they have shoelaces.

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? --- Only when I'm weak, then I'm strong and I'm weak all the time so I must be strong.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? --- Mocha Almond Fudge.

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? --- It really depends but probably their personality traits.

15. Red or pink? --- It depends on my mood. Lately it's been red.

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? --- Insecurity

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? --- My Papa (Daddy) and my Grandma.

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? --- n/a

19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? --- My feet are naked.

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? --- Sunflower seeds. Do you know they come with instructions? More on this later.

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? --- The golden sound of silence... and the ac running in the background.

22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? --- I can't pick just one. I'm a chameleon. Like this one.



23. FAVORITE SMELLS? --- Cologne on a man. --- Chocolate chip cookies baking. --- Fresh air after it rains. --- These are just a few.

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? --- Jaime

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? --- Yes

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? --- I would rather be at a rodeo. The bull riders are amazing! YeeHaw!

27. Your Hair Color? --- Brown

28. EYE COLOR? --- Green

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? --- No

30. FAVORITE FOOD? --- Depends on my mood. I have lots.

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? --- Happy endings.

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? --- Michael

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? --- Gray

34. SUMMER OR WINTER? --- Spring

35. HUGS OR KISSES? --- Depends.

36. FAVORITE DESSERT? --- Chocolate cream pie sounds good.

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? --- n/a

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND --- n/a

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? --- Nothing while I'm on the computer.

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? --- My mouse. Ok there's a picture of two tiger cubs under the mouse.

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? --- Don't watch tv.

42. FAVORITE SOUND? --- Laughter of my grandgirls. The fighting I can do without.

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? --- Beatles

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME??? --- About 2000 miles.

45. DO YOU HAVE (A) SPECIAL TALENT(S)? --- God gives us all something special.

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? --- In a hospital.

A girl needs to be so lost in God, that the guy is going to have to seek HIM to find her!

Daddy's Girl

Wednesday, August 5, was the 24th anniversary of my Daddy's death, today is the anniversary of the day I found him. I drove to my grandma's house to deliver the news to her. My grandma (dad's mom) raised me for about 7 years of my life and was more like a mom to me. Ironically, Wednesday was also the 9th anniversary of her death. As I started to tell her, I realized that as much as this news hurt me, it would hurt her more because she was his mom. All I could say was "I just came from Daddy's" and she ended up completing the sentence.

I was very close to my Papa (that's what I called my dad). My mom left us, my dad, my sister and me, when I was 3-4 years old. My Papa, with the help of his mom, did his best at raising two little girls. He remarried and a couple of years after that, my sister and I went to live with my grandma. Eventually, I went back to live with my Papa. He was separated then and it was just me and him.

I don't remember ever hearing him say "I love you", although I'm sure he did when I was little. I don't remember him kissing me or hugging me but I'm sure he did when I was little. There are a number of things that I wish he would have done differently that impacted my life, but I have never doubted that he loved me. My Papa was just not an openly affectionate man. He did give some of the best mushy, loving, girly cards for birthdays though. We didn't do a lot together or go on yearly vacations but I always enjoyed being in his presence.

My dad was a quiet man and had a lot of patience. He chuckled more than laughed. He loved sports and westerns and spent much of his time watching TV. He worked hard and took care of his family even when we weren't living with him. He was a man of integrity.

We could hardly have a conversation that didn't involve us disagreeing (strongly) about something, but we could still laugh and not get angry about it (most of the time). I could be myself with my dad. I could say what was on my mind without fear (much). He even told me once that one of his favorite things about me was that I did speak my mind to him. Sometimes he shook his head and chuckled at me, sometimes he got angry with me, and most of the time he disagreed with me but I always knew he loved me.

I don't know if my Papa ever gave his life to Christ before he died, I wasn't a believer yet myself. But I do know that he loved me. Sometimes it's much easier to see the sin and the things we don't like in others, than to find those things that reveal the Image of God.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27

I can also be myself with Jesus, and tell Him whatever is on my mind and know that He will still love me. He doesn't give me physical hugs and kisses and I rarely hear the words "I love you" but I see His love in His care for me.

Thank you Lord for your unfailing love and for blessing me with a wonderful Papa whose love was expressed beyond what words reveal. In Jesus Name ~ Amen.

A girl needs to be so lost in God, that the guy is going to have to seek HIM to find her!

This and That

I thought I would share a little of this and that today. Just some thoughts, questions, and other random stuff.

Business has picked up lately (Praise God) so I've been a bit busy and haven't had much time for posting. But I have been enjoying creating new blog designs and getting better acquainted with some bloggy friends.

I really need to give my Graphics Blog a bit of a face lift. It's looking pretty shabby these days, and I don't mean that in a good way. If you have any ideas or suggestions I would love to hear them.

I seem to have a serious case of writers block that I'm having a hard time getting over. Any suggestions? What do you do when you have writers block?

Just over a week ago I noticed that my guestbook had been signed by 99 guests so I thought I would do something for the 100th guest. The next day my bloggy friend Greg from Greg's General Store came along and left a message that said he thought it was time he signed my guestbook. Timing is everything Greg. It also just happened to be his birthday. So Greg, I will be sending you a little something. I do emphasize the word *little* so don't get too excited. :)

Here are a few photos of the girls playing bubbles. We got some of the big bubble wands and the girls enjoyed some time decorating the air.






Look at this little goofball. She found a pair of warm gloves and fell asleep with them on. Why she wanted to wear them in this heat is beyond me.


My friend Angela came over the other day with her kids and one of their friends. The boys got excited when they saw the hula-hoop. Boys are funny little creatures. LOL.
This is Alex, Angela's son.


Gunner, Alex's friend.


Sarah, Angela's daughter.

That's it for now. Have a great day!

A girl needs to be so lost in God, that the guy is going to have to seek HIM to find her!