My 2016 This and That Post

Hello Faithful Blog Followers. 

My apologies for not blogging in a while.. It has been a bit of a whirlwind life lately.

 And when something comes to mind I write, write, write and read it and think “nah, better not share that” and it gets deleted.

 Sometimes I think it’s best to keep my opinions and thoughts to myself, (I said sometimes) something I have learned that comes with age. Seems to keep me out of trouble.. 

So no Target bathroom blog, (oh my)

No rant about my thoughts and heartbreak about the young teenager who was beat up and killed in her high school, and nothing about the kid falling in the gorilla thing at the zoo.

Just know it breaks my heart and people really need Jesus. 

This world seems to be getting crazier by the day.. 

It all starts at home parents. We have to teach Love and Kindness at Home..

Now onto Life..

First off My Twins are home!! And of course this makes this momma oh so happy. They both made excellent grades their first year at college, Cameron made the Dean’s List and now both are busy working their summer jobs and being at home. Loads of fun being a responsible adult. (sarcasm) 

I am enjoying seeing them when they are home.. Just so super proud of them and thrilled to watch them grow and change and accomplish so much in life. 3 more years to go for these college fellas..

Way to Go Aaron and Cameron..

My Boys are home!

Jazz kept us busy with playing softball the last 3 months of school, and her team did so well. 

We loved going to the games and cheering them on. 

She finished her Freshmen year of high school with many achievements, one of those being making Straight A’s all year. This chick makes us so proud and even though I am sad about my baby being a Sophomore now, I am excited to see her continue to grow. 

This summer so far she has been busy raising money for 2 trips she gets to take. Her Cross Country Team is going to on their first Trip to Colorado and she is going on a trip to Florida with our Youth group. She has already raised enough for the first trip and working on the 2^nd one. Cleaning houses, having a babysitting gig and helping her brothers with laundry or their job. She is not afraid of hard work and we love that about her.

Trav and I have had the privilege of attending a couple of graduations this summer. 

Two of our nephews have graduated and are going to be attending college. 

We are so very proud of them, and wish them the best in their new season in life.

We are counting the days till we leave for our very first cruise. We go in September even though our Anniversary is not till November, we will be celebrating 20 years of marriage.

Lord knows it has not been easy. Some ups and downs along the way. Some Speed Bumps, a few pot holes and maybe a cliff or two. But so thankful we toughed it out and stayed together. We are reaping the rewards for our hard work now. Enjoying much alone time together, and eating it all up.. I think he is a keeper..

But, My heart breaks for so many people today. People that I love with all my heart have called it quits on their marriage lately. I have watched how it affects so many people who have grown up together. Especially in families. The children. I am a firm believer that God can heal any situation.

He can restore any relationship.

But it takes 2 open hearts to get help and make changes.

Life Changes..

Every Single Day Changes..

Changes in your Thoughts

Changes in your Words

I would not be preaching this if I did not know first hand on how it does help. I surely don't claim to be a marriage expert. But, when you can actually love your spouse more than yourself on his or her good days and especially the bad and ugly days AND until both people can quit pointing fingers at each other, and take a breath and look at your own heart and actions, and realize that Physical, Verbal and Mental Abuse has NO place in a relationship, than your marriage is doomed.  

And that frankly just sucks. 

For everyone involved.

Just know, YOU are loved.. You are deserving of Great Love..

 And I am sorry so many are hurting today..