Flowers

I have loved flowers since I was little. My father loved roses and after he retired he planted his roses. I would plant any package of seeds I could get my hands on. I love carnations they are my favorite. I love the way fresh cut flowers make the house smell and the way they brighten up a room yet I can never seem to bring myself to cut them. I have planted vegetable gardens my whole life but never had much experience with flowers. I may not know much about arrangement or landscaping but flowers, any flowers bring me joy. I love to give flowers to people for their birthdays, to say thank you, for any holiday or any reason. Flowers were meant to be shared. I enjoy lilac bushes when they bloom and there is a little bit of breeze to bring the fragrance to you. I love to see the Easter lilies pop through the ground letting me know that spring is here. It maybe three or four months away but I can visualize them now, bringing color to the front lawn. Flowers were meant to be enjoyed while we are alive. It's pretty hard to enjoy them after we are gone.

NO CANCER

I took my mother to the doctor today and she doesn't have cancer. Her doctors had originally thought she might have cancer but it turns out that she doesn't. Praise God. My mother just celebrated her 85th birthday and has had a major heart attack, diabetes, osteoarthritis and many other ailments but she just keep going like the energizer bunny. She is the mother of ten children with me being the youngest. She is a wonderful mother who deserves the very best. Her Grandchildren love her to pieces. She always has a kind word to say about everyone. I guess we all think our mothers are the best but I would be astonished to find a mother that is more deserving than mine.

My cuties

This is a picture of my little nieces and nephews petting my horse Promised Angel. They are so adorable. They spend two weeks every summer with me. They live in Missouri. They are such cutie pies. The little girl is Katy, the other girl is Schanda and the little boy is Isaiah. They are 2, 7, 6 respectively. They are brother and sisters.

Bearer of Good News

Everytime I hear of another child abducted, another murder, another rape, my heart breaks. I decided that what would really be worth sharing is good news. The stuff we wouldn't hear about in the paper or on the news. Share what is going on in your world. Did your kids do something that made you proud? Did you get an A on your final? How about sharing information on great places to eat, fish, vacation? Share something that touched your heart or a moving story you heard. See any good movies recently?

I want to share with you someone's success story. I girl I know used to be a smoker, drug addict and alcoholic. She stole to support her addiction. She was brought up by good parents and before she got on drugs and alcohol she was a very sweet person. She was caught for stealing and made a decision to turn her life around. She quit smoking, drugs and alcohol over two years ago and is currently going to college and working a full time job. Her life was such a mess before and to see how different her life is now still amazes me. The fact that she didn't kick one habit but three and never looked back is inspiring. She had to learn to love herself again and forgive herself for allowing drugs and alcohol to drag her to the bottom. I am so very proud of her and I let her know every chance I get. Her story makes me believe I can do anything if I want it bad enough.