Prayers Needed

Lately things seem to be going in a fast pace around me and lots of things going on and lots of things that need prayer. Recently a employee passed away, just a few short weeks after his girlfriend had passed on. Then there was another employee that truely needs prayers due to an unfortunate accident. (Please forgive my vagueness, I work in HR and need to be careful on things I post and say.) Then I hear stories of others just passing away for all different sorts of reasons.....it just breaks my heart.

And another thing that has been on my mind and I am sure many others, is the way our economy is going and how people are losing their jobs left and right. There are so many out there that need prayer and hope.

I am posting this mainly just to ask you to take a minute and to stop and pray for the people who have lost a loved one recently or maybe not so recently, to pray for those who are hurting for whatever reasons, to pray for those who are afraid they may lose their jobs, that they will find trust in God, to pray for those who just need a prayer...

One of my favorite quotes:

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

My favorite passages:

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in ALL your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Anyway, more random thoughts from me....but something that has been on my mind and in my heart lately. Things I need to remind myself of sometimes.

Halloween/Buster and Tippy's B-day Party

So I shall start off first with a lovely picture of Tom and I on Halloween. Every other year Tom's brother Tony and his wife Tonya host a halloween party.....This was my first time attending and also my first halloween party. It was a good time. Good memories made. I do not have many pictures through out the night because I didn't have my camera however...I do know that someone out there has a few pictures. Tom and I went as Vampires.

The next exciting happening of the weekend was we celebrated Buster and his brother Tippy's first birthday. As you can see in the pictures their cousins joined in for the celebration and they all had a good time. While I type this Buster is sleeping in his favorite chair. Here are a couple of pictures.

So there you have it....a few pictures of my weekend.....(I mainly updated my blog because Lynette told me to) I think she's the only one that reads my blog.......

Hope this finds everyone well...until next time.....have a great day.

Hi Daddy

Just wanted to take a minute to say hello to my Dad..

I know he reads all of our blogs from time to time.....

Thanks for all you do for me...

Hope your having a good day and that you feel loved today.

XOXOXO

You're favorite Daughter
(sorry sisters....he likes me the best.....)

One of my favorite pictures

All these Thoughts in my Head....

Ever have those times when your brain is so overloaded with thoughts and you just don't know what to do to get them out? I am having one of those times......I don't really want to vent it all out, I don't fully really want to talk about it all....but at the same time I want to let all these random thoughts out because I think I'd feel so much better....what's holding me back? I don't really know....so many things.....so many......I pray about them, I talk to God about them...I cry about them, I laugh about them....I giggle about them...

That's all I really have for right now.....sorry for the randomness..

Car Picture/Updates

The one and only picture I have of my lovely car. I was going to take more but this picture was taken when Tom and I came back from the UP and Traverse City.

Tom and I had a lovely time in the UP with his siblings....we stayed at a cabin/house right by Trout Lake. Played horse shoes, went swimming, had a campfire, got attacked by bugs, had a few glasses of wine, laughed, played phase 10 (I got 2nd place), went across the bridge and visited Tom's cousins and his Grandma, and just relaxed.

On Sunday Tom and I decided to take a trip out to Traverse City. Got there late afternoon....found a hotel....went wine tasting to a couple wineries that were still open, which we did find that if you decided to wear a Cinco De Mio Beer World Tour shirt from Old Chicago and wear a hat...they aren't so attentative to you. Yeah, that'd be Tom....we walked out of the tasting room and he immediately changed and I was amazed at the difference in service we got.

Monday am, we just chilled out....sat out by the water for a little while and decided to go to the other section of wine tasting. It was delightful...even though I was the only one that tasted wine since Tom was driving. I would have to say my favorite place up there was Black Star Farms. It was beautiful and I was in awe. Amazing wine. Amazing vineyard. I am glad we saved the best place for last in my opinion. http://www.blackstarfarms.com/

After wine tasting we decided to take 31 one down the lakeshore for more sightseeing. It was all together a great trip and I am glad I got away from Grand Rapids for a weekend. I was sad however to go back.

I know not many pictures...I actually forgot that I had my camera...can you believe it? Shame on me.

On the way back...we stopped to pick up Buster from his brothers house. It was almost like he didn't miss us at all. Here are a few pictures we took. His brother Tippy and him are being trained for hunting. We were all a little scared of Tippy...that dog can seriously jump over my head.....

Tippy almost didn't make the picture!

Pointing at the feather..

Buster hard at training...

Buster before we left Tippy's driveway.....

Precious Thomas.......

And lastly....me in case you forgot what I looked like ;0)

Slacker Life

I do realize it's been FOREVER since I have last updated my blog....I am terrible. I have yet to take new pictures of the new car....it recently got TP'd.......and a mighty fine job they did....tied nice little knots around the door handles....and then of course it was misty that night....so it stuck oh so nicely to my car! I kinda laughed....keyword: kinda....not the most enjoyable thing to wake up and have to hurry to clean up so I wasn't late for work!

It has been a busy busy summer.....lots of birthday's....lots of catching up with old friends, lots of work...lots of everything really.....and now the newest....no internet at home.....which will hopefully get taken care of soon....

So anyway.....here I am.....telling you I am a slacker blogger....but I do plan on updating soon....

I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of Lia and Scott and the kids.....only what? 4 more days!!!!

Until next time.....Have a great day....

Chippy and I say no more....

Buster and Chippy the best of friends.... I am not sure what happened here with the layout but I can't fix it.....