Dec 24, 2012
Dec 20, 2012
Are YOU Happy?
Just read in today's newspaper a 'Gallup Poll' on the Happiest people in 148 countries.
The world's happiest people aren't in Qatar, the richest country by most measures.
They aren't in Japan, the nation with the highest life expectancy.
Or Canada, with its chart-topping percentage of college graduates.
Surprisingly it was NOT the wealthy and orderly city-state that ranks among the most developed in the world that was on the Happiest list.
None of these made the top 10 'happiest' countries.
It was a tie between Panama & Paraguay.
In Paraguay, tied with Panama as the most-positive country while doing far worse than Panama by objective measures, a street vendor, Maria Solis said tough economic conditions were NO reason to despair.
"Life is short and there are no reasons to be sad because even if we were rich, there would still be problems," she said while selling her herbs used for making tea.
"We have to LAUGH at ourselves...."
....Let's Laugh Now!......
Dec 15, 2012
Dec 11, 2012
Jude & Eli celebrate 2nd Birthday with Family...
Dec 7, 2012
Christmas Family Cruise on Carnival Paradise
Ready to board....Pops, MaMa, Britt, JC, Joshua & Dylan...
This was a 'Dream Come True' cruise and Britt and Dylan's first one.
We didn't want to return to the 'real world'.....
Britt & Jerry aka: JC, Joshua & Dylan, enjoying the 'Good Life' together...
Faith & Charlie aka: MaMa & Pops on Cpt.'s 'elegant night'....yuk, more pictures!
Dylan was invited to 'dance with the serving staff' since that is 'how he rolls' as he says....
Joshua, JC & Mom Britt on tender into Grand Cayman...
Woops, did we miss our turn...?????????
Nope, this is the answer to going the 'right way'....in Hell, Grand Cayman
Joshua gets his steak cut up....same way he did on his cruise with Nena, Pat, WW & Bryce...
He loves this 'royal' treatment...
Cozumel's favorite fun place, Los Dorados de Villa Restaurant at the Plaza...
JC, Joshua & Dylan did snorkeling from a glass bottom boat viewing 3 different stops.
It was a wonderful adventure that we all enjoyed. Britt and I didn't wear bathing suits so we stayed on boat and took pictures...
Returning to ship after a wonderful fun day in Cozumel...
Everyone shouted and sang, "We LOVE Cozumel"...
THIS IS H A P P Y!
They were the best on this cruise and really were 'our entertainment'.....
Love you mucho, Joshua :aka JJ and Dylan,aka: TuTu
What a Blessing ALL our Family is to our heart.
Nov 30, 2012
CLARITY
THE MIND OF GOD LIVES IN ME—CLEAR AND FULL OF STRENGTH AND WISDOM.
When I look too closely at a problem, I can lose perspective. Caught up in the details, I cannot see the whole picture. Just as one must look past the trees to see the forest, I must look past minor setbacks to appreciate the full picture of my potential.
Centering myself in God, I step back from the situation and trust the spirit of God within me to provide understanding and direction. From this perspective, I see more clearly and respond more confidently.
The mind of God lives in me. It is clear and full of strength and wisdom. With faith in the infinite intelligence of God within, I move forward with clarity and assurance.
"I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you." —Psalm 32:8
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Nov 26, 2012
True Thanks~giving.....
Below is the verse that Tim Tebow posted on FaceBook....
He just put the scripture reference and as I looked it up in the Message Bible, it really spoke to
my 'way of thinking' as well.....
Thanks, Tebow
Psalm 28:7
The Message (MSG)
6-7 Blessed be God—
He heard me praying.
He proved He’s on my side;
I’ve thrown my lot in with Him.
He heard me praying.
He proved He’s on my side;
I’ve thrown my lot in with Him.
Now I’m jumping for joy,
and shouting and singing my thanks to Him.
and shouting and singing my thanks to Him.
Nov 24, 2012
Giving~Thanks Day
Joshua, JC, Britt and Dylan...
Uncle Chad and Joshua with JJ's new BB Gun, thanks to JC
JC refills Dylan's cartridge, Joshua aims precisely and Chad offers advice
Relaxing after 'Gobble~Gobble' time...JC and JJ
We are so Thankful for .....'The Boys'....
Nov 15, 2012
Nov 12, 2012
Nov 6, 2012
Truth for Today...and Always :)
Each one of us has lived through some devastation, some loneliness, some weather superstorm or spiritual superstorm, when we look at each other we must say, 'I understand.
I understand how you feel because I have been there myself.'
We must support each other and empathize with each other because each of us is more alike than we are unalike.
Quote by: Maya Angelou
Nov 4, 2012
Rainbow River Club Family Week~End
There were many we had not seen in years, some others had never seen, ie: twins, JJ, TuTu etc.
Britt holds Jude as Juanita greets them...
Charlie & Brother Bob...
Brothers, Junior & Charlie and Sister Norma...
Nature's beauty speaks...
"Be Still and KNOW that I Am God"...Psalm 46:10
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