Emergency Phone Call at 6:30am today!!!

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Emergency at 6:30am today?

My phone rang!

Everyone knows I'm a "Night Owl" and rarely go to bed before 12:30-1:00am!
Since nobody calls me at 6:30am, when my phone rang.....my heart skipped a beat!
I looked at my caller I.D. and saw it was our daughter's number, it must be serious! Oh, no......
As I grabbed the phone, I heard a sweet little voice say, "Nana? This is Savannah....I just lost my 1st Tooth! I turned it one way and then the other way....and it fell out! ISN'T THIS EXCITING?"

And.....as any good Nana would say at 6:30am, "Savannah, I'm so thrilled you called me to share THIS moment!"

(One of many special moments she and I have shared)

As I hung up the call....I thanked the Lord that our dear Granddaughter and I share this special relationship! The same special relationship my Mother gave to our children!

Our families love just continues, from generation to generation......

PRAISE THE LORD!!

Get ready. Easter Sunday is Comin!!

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Last Easter, a friend sent me a video link called "Sunday's Comin."

This year, I want to share it with YOU!
The story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion is one of betrayal, brutality, despair, and pain. Yet we know even before His death that redemption was promised to be coming soon. We know that the story does not end at the cross. We know what many did not realize – that Sunday’s comin’.
Celebrating Easter - means rejoicing in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and recognizing what each of those events can teach us about the character of God. Be reminded of this truth during Easter: God has worked, is working, and will work through all things, even now as we find ourselves awaiting his return.
Watch this power video link and celebrate Sunday...Christ resurrection-Sunday is Comin!!

Sexually Pure before Marriage? SURE!

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I love to share stories about people-of-excellence and today's post.....is a tribute to a very special young couple! The world would never believe that it is possible to stay sexually pure until marriage, especially if you are in your mid-to-late 20's!

Newlyweds Dave & Jackie DeVries would say, "It is possible....if God is the center of your life and your relationships!"
David has been special to our family for many years, we love him like a son! We have watched him grow into such a Godly Leader.....sharing his passion for the Lord, in many arenas!
We were blessed to attend his wedding this past Saturday! Every part of that event, was dedicated to the Lord.
Even more memorable.....is the "Life-Long Commitment" he and Jackie have to the Lord! They took each letter from their last name (DeVries) and created a Mission Statement for their lives!

Mission Statement

~ Dave & Jackie DeVries ~
Dreamers ~ We always keep our eyes on what is most important in our lives. We know that God has placed no limits on what we can accomplish and for that reason we will always DREAM BIG!

Evangelize ~ We evangelize to others in all that we do…sometimes we have to use words.

Virgins ~ We remained sexually pure before marriage. During our marriage we will be faithful to each other through our actions, what we watch, listen to, and what comes from our mouths.

Rights ~ We always strive to do what is right. We don’t do things to be popular, but we do what is right according to God’s word.

Integrity ~ We are people of integrity. What we say and do in public is what we do in private.

Encouragers ~ We always speak positive words to each other and to those around us. We understand that words can lift others up or tear them down. We strive to always speak positive words of affirmation to everyone so that we may show Christ’s love through what we speak.

Spiritually Strong ~ We spend time daily with God seeking His wisdom. We spend time in prayer daily, taking our requests to Him and understanding that ALL of our strength comes from God.

Make a Smilebox scrapbook Today’s Prayer-Dear God, Please take care of Dave & Jackie as their paths now join in marriage. Bless their every step! May angels surround them, and may they find their way. May your love for them be as a light that surrounds them, for all their living days. Amen

My Birthday with Mom….was PRICELESS!

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My Birthday on Saturday was an absolute blast! The evening was a special time of Church, followed by a Family Gathering at our Home.

However, it was the events before evening that were “PRICELESS”….literally!
Mom and I spent the day shopping, but with our CRAZY humor…it took a strange spin!

I would call our shopping day “PRICELESS” but really “CHEAP-SKATE” would be a more accurate description!

SAVE-ING A BUCK OR TWO? The “Cheapskates” went to IKEA...

(1) We had the $0.99 Breakfast Special (eggs, potatoes and bacon)…cheapest breakfast in town.
(2) Looked at IKEA’s amazing furniture and house hold items…but only picked up napkins and a small set of juice glasses!
(2) IKEA does not provide free sacks at checkout. However, we saved $0.05….by carrying (no sack) our IKEA purchases to the car!


SAVE-ING A BUCK OR TWO? The “Cheapskates” went Consignment Shopping...
We had fun and frolic at the Consignment Clothing Store! We tried on tons of clothes….yet - I spent only $20.00 and Mom spent $32.00 SAVE-ING A BUCK OR TWO? The “Cheapskates” went out to eat...
We chose noon lunch at O’Cucumber Buffet….instead of the 5pm higher priced supper menu!
SAVE-ING A BUCK OR TWO? The “Cheapskates” needed groceries...

We picked up Hamburger Buns at the Wonder Bread Outlet Store, instead of the grocery store!

Needless to say, this was not a normal shopping day in MY life! However…..it was proof – you really don’t need to spend much money if your goal is to have a..........“PRICELESS” Day (tee-hee)!
Thank you Lord for my precious Mother and the many wonderful moments we have shared!

Thank you Asha, my dear friend!

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I hold on to good friends….

….like dear Asha, who just surprised me with a “heart-felt” gift on Saturday. She blessed me with a beautiful multi-colored Scarf from India, her home country!

Our relationship originally started over business, and blossomed into….huge respect for each other! Now we celebrate a special friendship!

We help each other to see the champion, from within!
Are YOU spending time with friends that bring out the best in you? Friends that inspire YOU? Friends that love you exactly the way you are; and yet see your full potential?

Those kinds of friends are few and far between!

Cherish them!
Seek them!
You deserve them too!

Happy 3rd Birthday to me!

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My phone rang early this morning!
At the other end I heard our 3yr old granddaughter say, “Happy Birthday to me!”

Then she sang the traditional Birthday Song, complete with….”Happy Birthday Alisa, Happy Birthday to me!”

Followed by, ”Are you and Papa coming to my Mini Mouse Birthday Party today?”

Yes, for any of you that have studied the Personality Books- You already know she is a “Sanquine” or “High I”……people person! She is tons of fun, life of the party and an absolute joy! She loves people, loves life and.....

She loves being the center of attention!

Biblical parenting and grand-parenting involves- encouraging, exhorting, and empathizing with children according to their unique needs and character. At the same time following the command to - Raise up a child in the way he/she should go (Proverbs 22:6).

What makes life REALLY fun is the different personalities our children and grandchildren have! It’s remembering to recognize, accept, and appreciate each of their temperaments. Celebrating that each one is a unique gift from God.
As for Alisa’s big day…..we are not visiting the East Coast today, so we will not be attending her 3rd Birthday Party. However, knowing how important this is to HER (her personality)….we probably won’t miss too many of her future parties (tee-hee)!

Special Dad-Daughter memories from a Purity Ball.

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Today my dear friend Kim shared with me that God has been doing some amazing things in their families lives! Last Friday night, her husband took their daughter on a very special date….to a Purity Ball.

~ Mike & Daughter Sereen ~

What is a Purity Ball?

This Christ-centered event is designed to encourage and support the father/daughter relationship, facilitate discussion and prayer, strengthen their relationship and provide them with an avenue to commit themselves to living a pure life.

Kim describes the event –“They had it all decorated in white, they had white roses, gave one to each girl and they in turn rededicated their lives to Christ by putting the rose on a cross up front. The dad's were given the key to the daughter's heart, which he is to give to her husband to be on the wedding day. They had a father daughter dance, had some dance lessons....took pictures of each pair, and the daughter received her purity ring. They had a couple speakers that were just awesome I guess. They had a fancy supper.”

Visit this website link, for more Purity Ball information- Father-Daughter Purity Ball in Minnesota

~ Aim for a Better Life in 2009 ~

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~ Aim for a Better Life in 2009 ~

"People who aim at nothing hit it with amazing accuracy!"

May your troubles be less,
May your blessings be more,
May nothing but happiness come through your door!

~ Join Me ~

2009 Target

~ Creating Victory Habits ~

-No one is in charge of my happiness except me.

-Remember that I are too blessed to be stressed.

-Forgive everyone for everything.

-Make peace with my past so it won't spoil the present.

-Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'

-The best is yet to come.

-Enjoy the ride. I will remember this is not Disney World and I certainly don't want a fast pass. I only have one ride through life so I'll make the most of it and enjoy the ride.

-Each night before I go to bed I will complete the following statements:

I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.

-When I wake up in the morning I will complete the following statement,

'My purpose is to __________ today.'

-Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
-Play more games and read more books than I did in 2008.

-Make more time to be in God's Word, practice more meditation and prayer. Drawing closer to my Lord. This provides me with daily fuel for my busy life. He is my strength!

-Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under 6yrs.

-Dream more while I'm awake.

-Eat breakfast like a Queen, lunch like a Princess and dinner like a college girl with a maxed out charge card.

-Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less processed foods like this....(tee-hee)

-Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

-Take a 10 to 30 minute walk every day. And while I walk, smile.
-Try to make at least three people smile each day.

-Don't waste my precious energy on gossip, OR issues of the past, negative thoughts or things I cannot control. Instead invest my energy in the positive present moment.
-Realize that life is a school and I am here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons I learn will last a lifetime.

-Smile and laugh more. It will keep the NEGATIVE away.
-Don't take myself so seriously. No one else does.

-Envy is a waste of time.

-Don't compare my life to others. I have no idea what their journey is really all about....

We are to strive to “live holy and Godly lives as we look forward to the day of God.” (2 Peter 3:11,12)

COMMENT TAB-
Please share one "target" you are aiming at - for a Better Life in 2009!