PRAY FOR US!

Last night I started it, and I am going to finish it! 10 day Novena to Mary and St. Joseph. I am hitting them both up. Mary has always been close to my heart. And St. Joseph, well he is just the man!



Now, the only thing I need to do, is be FAITHFUL to it, and finish it. This is a challenge, because I tend to forget and make up excuses. No more with that!
And Mary, she just puts me at piece.

So many things have been happening lately in my life, and last weekend it was a dump truck full of amazing and confusing things going on, and I realized I needed to start praying and asking for guidance, because I dont want to make a mistake or lose the things that are going on. So, a Novena, in hopes that I will understand what all this means and that more signs and good things will keep happening.

Prayer is amazing, and God is Amazing!

One of my very own...

Well, I never thought it would happen. it was talked about months ago, and then was mentioned the other day. Then I came into work yesterday and there it was, the gift! The gift of all gifts. I pulled my car down the drive way and it was installed. No, not a new radio, or some cool GPS, or speed detector, it was a car seat, one of my very own, for the Munchkin. It even matches my interior! Woohoo. Who knew I would be so excited ;-)

I have to laugh about this, because its funny, to me at least. And only I know why it is so funny.

So its on to big adventures with the boys, because I have a car seat, and we can arrive in style!

Mark

Gospel
Mt 5:17-19

Jesus said to his disciples:
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets.
I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.
Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away,
not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter
will pass from the law,
until all things have taken place.
Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments
and teaches others to do so
will be called least in the Kingdom of heaven.
But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments
will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven."

Ooh how sweet they can be

The boy I sleep next too....

Who knew it would be so sweet to have a baby sleep next to you in bed. They are so sweet and innocent and can do no wrong at this point in time. Even with last nights tossing and turning and kicking me and morning in his sleep, it was still so very sweet, and I would let him do it again.

Its fun in the early mornings, he sits there and talks to me, and then will finally say "Tariku!? Get up!??" Then I say yes and we go bounding down the stairs and gather breakfast together. Anthony is like me and is NOT a morning person, so we leave him in the bed sleeping. I dont blame him. I have learn to be a morning person with this fellow.

But, we are all happy as clams. No one has had a break down yet. Its a normal day here and we are getting through the week just fine. Everyone returns home Monday the 13th!! Lots of prayers are needed now and the time ahead!!!

Here we go, ONE MORE TIME!

And they are off!! Tomorrow that is, to Africa, this time, everyone but the boys are going. Im excited about it just being me and the boys, a hand full, but a joy, BONDING TIME!!

I feel like I just returned from a trip (Which is true) And I am turning around and leaving again. My car is still packed, never brought the suitcase in, why? When you know its going right back out the door. I tore my room apart trying to get it organized better, its not finished, so it will sit that way for the week, or I will bring the boys over and make them help me. That will be entertaining, a two year old and a five year old helping with my disaster of a room? Nah, I'll just leave it. Nothing would get done, we would just end up in the middle of the room playing with something instead. Because lord knows, Im still a kid!

I am really looking forward to tomorrow! Time spent with my parents, the boys, and my aunt, and whom ever else might show up. Lots of food, ribs, chicken, and side dishes, and deserts galore!! HOPEFULLY Leftovers for me to bring home. I wasnt going to bring anything, but I have decided I will make mac and cheese from scratch and mushrooms and peppers for dad as well. Since he LOVES them.

The trip to Atlanta was great, time away from home is always good. It makes you realize how much you love your family, and how you need them in your life no matter where you are in the world. I come from a huge family, and we are all in the same area, I may not see the cousins and aunts and uncles very much, but when you are away from home, you think about them more. I started getting text from cousins asking when I was going to be home and if we could spend some time together. I guess I was truly missed.....haha, it was nice, and I look forward to girl cousins night! (Yes we have those)

Close knit family!! The ties are strong, the bond is even stronger!

Anyways, I have the month at home! No Atlanta (Which I am rather happy for) I spent a lot of time there since before May, and now I need some time here. I dont think I have had a weekend with my family or really with my friends since G-burg. I have been on the boat with the family ONCE since it was put in the water. And I miss Sunday family dinners. (Im venting) So, four weekends at home! WAHOO!!!

Live On Stage is a go again this year. Im looking forward to seeing everyone for the big conference, and working again. Year 5 I think this makes.

Ok, kids want to go swimming, so to the pool with us!

Happy Fourth Of July America!!!!!!