I heard something lately that intrugues me.  Christians mature spiritually just like people mature emotionally. 

Babies believe everyone is alive solely to make sure they're fed, dry, comfortable and happy.  They can tolorate no discomfort!

Children question everything and try to understand what they cannot. They believe adults (or God in the case of a Christian) know everything and can and will fix anything.

Adolescents think they know everything and get very annoyed when things don't go their way. They expect God to do what they think He should.  They think if someone (including God) doesn't think like they do they obviously just don't have a clue!

Adults understand that it's not all about them.  They know they don't always get what they want or even what they need sometimes.  They know they don't know everything and accept that life happens no matter what you do or think or pray.

Senior citizens live in acceptance and tolerance.  They smile at life's discomforts and at others still in the stages they have passed through.  They enjoy moments as they come each day and wait to see what tomorrow brings.  They seem to be the ones at peace.

Where are you?  I'll admit - I waffle back and forth between spiritual adolescence and adulthood most of the time.

The youth choir was amazing today!  Everyone worked hard and tried hard and it really paid off.  I think we actually have a shot at nationals again this year!  Orlando!  Here we come!  I hope...

We need to plan a youth choir party to reward you all for your hard work!  We also need an awesome way to thank Mrs. Vera for her help.  Any ideas?

I love you guys and am proud of you!!!

People should get their facts straight before they open their mouthes.

Zay punched me in the face.  He'll tell you I started it but who would believe that???

I love warm weather!!!  I'm like a lizard - I need a hot rock to lay on and SUNSHINE!  I was raised in the New Mexico desert.  Maybe that's why cold and gloom are so depressing to me.  I HATE to be cold!!!  Cloudy, gloomy weather depresses me if it hangs around for more than a day.  Yay for yard work and motorcycle rides and heat!!!

Yesterday was our 15th anniversary.  Fabulous.  While ya'll are "shopping" around for someone to call your own make sure you only consider people you can be happy with for a really LONG time.  :o)  We're blessed!!!

Okay, so Linda has 2 dresses to choose from for prom.  We took pictures so she could post them and get your opinons. But, I'm impatient so I thought I'd get the ball rolling.  She want's everyone to vote on which one you think she should wear.  To keep it simple let's just call them pink and blue.  Which one do you think she should wear?



They're both gorgeous!  And she's beautiful, don't you think?

Thought I'd get this out there so Chris could relax.  He's SO proud to have a black eye.  Ugh!  Boys will be boys...

I LOVE cotton candy!  Randy brought Beka and I some the other night.  What a treat!  It tastes great!  It smells good!  It's sticky!  It dissolves when you get it in your mouth.  Yep!  I liked it! And I didn't have to share!

Someone has been wondering and asking people why teenagers like to hang out at our house.  I would like to give a real answer to that question but I'd rather ask you all than try to explain something I'm not sure of myself.  So... why?

Moods, emotions, feelings, bad days, good days, happiness, sorrow, anger, is any of that something we can trust?  If not, what can we trust.  I know you'll all say God (and I agree) but is that anything else?

What's the funniest thing ya'll have heard lately?  I need a serious laugh session!!! If a merry heart is good like a medicine I must  be sick and need to be medicated!  Laughter is actually good exercise too.  NO!  That doesn't mean I need anyone to poke me in the ribs!  Just a cute little joke  or story will do thank you very much!

Tomorrow night in youth (the 1st of March) we'll host Seventh Time Down for a concert!  Their web site is www.seventhtimedown.net.  It otta be good!  Then on Friday night (the 3rd), when Pastors Kenny and Gus are busy Randy and I are gonna take a bus load of youth to a concert in Smyrna to see this same band and Everlife.  Ya'll come now! Ya hear?

Lost

Reaching, grasping,

Blind, unsure

Afraid to act or speak or try

Never felt so insecure,

Confused. Just want to sit and cry…

I've lost my way.

Where will I go?

I spin around,

Confusion show.

I had a goal

A careful plan

I knew my place

Now I don't know…

Looking, searching,

Cold, alone

I'm lost, and I can't find my way

The path completely overgrown

Perplexed. And if you asked, I'd say…

I've lost my way.

Where will I go?

I spin around,

Confusion show.

I had a goal

A careful plan

I knew my place

Now I don't know…

Hello?  Are you there?

Can you hear me?  Do you care?

I'm here but I can't see!

I need your help!  Can you find me?

I've lost my way.

Where will I go?

I spin around,

Confusion show.

I had a goal

A careful plan

I knew my place

Now I don't know…

I'm at work but I don't wanna be.  I'm off Fridays so when I leave in an hour or so I'm done for the weekend. WooHoo!  I'm going to Chattanooga with RELENTLESSjh and we're gonna have FUN!

I'm realizing just how bad I am at multi-managing problems and stress.  I can do several projects at a time.  I can carry on a couple or 3 conversations at the same time.  I'm a pretty good multi-tasker.  I can usually shuffle schedules and responsibilities and get tons done.  But when there are just 2 or 3 things bothering me my brain just sort of freezes.  Not only can I not process the problems well but I can't do my regular stuff well either.

I'm a mess!  It's a good thing I'm not troubled or stressed too often.  I wouldn't get anything done!  *deep sigh*

Life is stressful.  You know?

Who's ready for Fine Arts rehearsals to start?

I'm directing the choir.  That should be interesting.  I've led ensembles for a few years but never the whole choir.  We'll see...

It looks like you guys spend TONS of time on these things.  Where do you find the time?  I spend most of my time rushing from one thing to the next!  My life is pandemonium! 
I guess I do have "down time" most evenings but by then I'm more brain dead then usual!  It makes me tired thinking about it.  I'm going to go take a nap.