Computer set up with Dockie

Lil Chuck arrives with Dad & Christy with airboating in mind
with Chris. One adventure follows another when these guys
head out...

Christy waits patiently while pre-inspection checks are made.

Chuck & cousin Chris discuss problems and solutions of the moment.

Turky places something for safe keeping in his Dad's pocket.

Mother & Son discuss "It will be a quick ride, I promise!"

All aboard Chris's boat...finally it is Mom, Dad on Chris's airboat
and MaMa Faith, Turkey, and Chuck/Pipo on his boat.
It was a wonderful nature ride with those we love...who love
'going fast'....

Girls Day Out

Cindy arrives 'bearing gifts' for my 4th of July Birthday!
She gave me some wonderful, thoughtful and beautiful gifts...
It is always fun and meaningful, to get gifts from Cindy...

Cindy gave Lynn & I coupons for "Free Hugs"....and she
gave them all day...we gave them to each other as well.
We visited the 'Spring' thrift shop...and had fun.

Having lunch at The Lime near Hyde Park....
Britt told us not to go 'there' it was her place that we
were too 'aged' for that place...
So, of course, we HAD to eat lunch there...
And it was great....sent this pic below to Britt at work
saying 'Na~Na~Boo~Boo'!

I believe in a Prayer Hearing
                    Prayer Answering
                               Miracle Working God!

"Yet even so the people kept on sinning

and REFUSED to believe in MIRACLES!"

Psalm 78:32 Living Bible

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I Don't Understand

I don't understand how Jesus could take time to go into the desert to fast and pray when countless individuals needed Him....but He did!
I don't understand how He could tell us not to worry about life when times are so difficult.
I don't understand how He could say that sometimes it is better just to sit at His feet than to be up doing things for Him. Or how He could promise rest in the midst of a world filled with turmoil and distorted with pain.
I don't understand how Jesus could play and celebrate and enjoy life, when the world was in the condition it was in.
I don't understand.........but He did!

"The disciples now rejoined Jesus and reported to Him all that they had done and taught.
He said to them, "Come with Me, by  yourselves, to some lonely place where you can rest quietly."
~Mark 6:30~31
(From: Keep On Dancin' by: Tim Hansel)

Reality Check

This picture above is kinda my 'signature' philosophy!
When I am in a 'funk 'or  a state of melancholy  (as was the case yesterday) my thought process becomes short-circuited.   To my own self, I appear to be seeing the world thru a fog, or from a deep dark 'unreal' point of view....
I AM NOT ME!!!
In this  state of unsettledness others around me can pick up on these 'vibes'....
For example, when the computer gets infected with a virus , everything goes 'haywire' and information is distorted, corrupted, and the system crashes, BANG!!!!
That was me yesterday! (I was on the phone dealing with this very issue with my brother, Dockie)
NOW I DID NOT LOOSE MY PEACE WITH MY LORD, that remained constant even though I was sending 'help' popcorn prayers continuously.
I'm talking about my attitude, my outlook, my thinking!!!!
By evening I was ready to go to bed early just to get this 'stinking' day over with and start a new one 'fresh' and exciting!
LIFE WAS 'OUT OF FOCUS' and I had let it get that way!
It was my own 'doing'....no one to blame here.....BUT ME!!!!
Guess what????
I woke up early, 4:00 a.m. and couldn't wait to get out of bed, read my devotions while enjoying a cup of cappuccino and meditating on the wonderful blessings of life with my God, my family and friends!
I wrote a 'heart~love~note' and put it in my sweet husbands coffee cup for his awakening and then got serious with my 'foolish' self!
Writing this I realize anew  that we human beings absolutely MUST be 'recharged' DAILY!
Now I understand fully why even Jesus, Himself,  had to 'go away to a quiet place to pray',
away  from his 'inner circle' of disciples and the needy crowds of people .
His humanness required it in order to 'restore or sync His soul' back with 'His Father God'!
It is not often that I have a day like yesterday.....I can't remember the last time I've had such....it was a good reminder to me of the value of a glowing, fresh outlook on life that is uncontaminated by the worlds cares, worries, and plain 'ole crap' .
......"Even though I walk through the darkest valley I fear no evil; for YOU, God, are with me."
~Psalm 23:4
So today I am thanking God that this is a fresh start of another day.
I'm reminded of the scripture that I need daily, for this 'Good Life'.
....."the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness."
~Galatians 5:22
This is my  Rx prescription for enjoying the Good Life!

PEACE

My inner peace contributes to a peaceful world.

Not long ago, it was unimaginable that millions worldwide could be in contact with each other simultaneously. Today with the Internet and social networking, we can easily join our hearts and minds in thoughtful, peaceful response to challenging world events.
Even if not connected to the Internet, we are all part of an "inner net"--our oneness in God.
As we hold peace in mind, we contribute to a more peaceful world.
I open my heart and envision peace for families, communities and countries around the world. I consciously contribute to a growing awareness of our oneness. I hold this vision, and I am peaceful in my own heart and mind. I do my part to maintain the inner net of peace that connects all humanity.

"If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all."

--Romans 12:18

(from DailyWord.com)

Simple Words?...

With Love In You,
               You Have No Need
                             Except to Extend It
















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What I Have Learned In Life

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn!

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Our Joshua Shane is 10 yrs. old today!!!

The Family Wishes you a WONDERFUL LIFE, dear JJ!

We are sooo proud of you and all your accomplishments in your first 10 years.

You are loved!



GO GATORS!!!!

TIME ENOUGH

This is a day of accomplishment and fulfillment.
Whenever I seem to be running out of time to do what I need to do, I take a reality check. Starting with this simple observation: There is the same amount of minutes and hours in each day. Check! I am the "master" of my time because I can make choices. Check! I have no reason to feel out of control as I look forward to the next few hours or days. Check!

I gain confidence about being the authority over my time by first starting my day with prayer. Centered and relaxed, I don't fight time; I go with the flow. I think with clarity and act efficiently. I know when to say yes and when to say no. I feel composed, and my day flows smoothly.
But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing."--Luke10:41-42

Gift of Love

Testing Blogging from my new birthday gift from my husband!
New iPad2...
I thank God and Family for all of my many blessings of life.....and LOVE!

A Wild & Crazy Birthday, 4th of July Celebration...

Matt brings me a 100 lb. watermelon which was my gift
from Chuck/Pipo...I have  never seen one this big in my life!!!

Jude & Eli, their first experience with our 25 yr.
Grand Cypress Family Tradition...

MaMa Faith, Britt 'Joy Child, and Lynn....What a Blessing .....

Lynn and long time family friend, Donna...They sure have some 'tales to tell' ....and some 'not' to tell....Wonderful seeing the 'new' Donna!!!

Walker & Pat our traveling friends....

Chuck & Family send this delicious Edible Flower Bouquet for
ALL of us every year....

This was the time of the crazies...
Gifts of 'church lady' hats...'I can't see glasses'...
African Safari jacket, Barbie tiara, Lotto Flamingo and on and on....



Happy Birthday America....

My Honey & I....