Friday, September 26, 2008

90210

The zip code 90210 brings back many high memories. It all started in 1990. I was in 10th grade. I "made" my Parents watch this TV show with me each week. I definitely could not miss 1 episode. I loved the relationship Brenda had with Dylan...and then the relationship Kelly and Dylan had....the love Steve had for Kelly in the beginning (I could go on and on).....it was pure heavenly high school drama at it's very finest! I. LOVED. Beverly. Hills. 90210!

Now, let's move forward 18 years (Can you believe it's been 18 YEARS?)......My FAVORITE tv show is finally back. 90210: The Next Generation. The same high school drama is still very active. Kelly, Brenda, Nat, and Jackie are all back.

Are you watching the New 90210?

Thursday, September 25, 2008

I'm Responsible

Since Youth Groups kicked off again this school year, God has been telling me I needed to be a Youth Sponsor AGAIN! My heart has always been for children. My walk with Christ grows each time I am with the Youth Group. I adore them ALL! I have struggled with becoming a Youth Sponsor again. My Struggle was with God. I simply did not want to do it AGAIN! Imagine a 2 year telling her Mom "NO!" Well, I am definitely not 2, try 34, but that was me...trying to have to have "MY" own way on this issue with God. I prayed about it. Each time God's answer was YOU NEED TO BE A YOUTH SPONSOR.

It's official! Last Night was my 1st time back as a Youth Sponsor. HipHipHooray! The High School Kids are absolutely amazing! They teach me so very much about my Faith in Christ. Since I have been at my church (almost 8 years), we have had 3 Youth Ministers. I have worked side by side Youth Minister #1 and #2. Last Night, I got to experience Youth Minister #3 (whom I will call Bob). I can sum him up in 1 word. AMAZING! Bob was the only Youth Minister I have heard say out loud to the Kids he was concerned about their Salvation. I nearly fell out of my chair from shock....BOB was more concerned about their salvation than planning the next outing! Way to Go BOB!

Bob also said something that I can not get out of my head. It was something I knew already, but hearing it spoken out loud was like a slap across my face. He said since I am a Youth Sponsor, God will hold me more accountable for my relationship with the Youth and how they come to know Christ as a child. It's simply true. When I face Christ after I die, I will have to confess my sins & faults. It would so incredibly difficult to tell Christ I did not have time or patience for the kids I was sponsoring. I can not even begin to imagine the anxiety I would have, if I have to tell Christ one child was so close to accepting Him, but I did not have it in me to help them along. The weight of this does not completely fall on my shoulders, others are responsible too. However, I am responsible for helping them to know Christ, to share my relationshp with Christ to them...to tell them of the amazing gift Christ has given me. For myself, I can not imagine MY Life without Christ. So, how can I not help a child find Salvation through Him?

Dear Lord, Please bless the children in my Youth Group & around the world. Bless them with good Parents, Ministers, Sponsors, Family and Friends who will share the amazing gift you have given us. Salvation through Christ. Please guide the adults in their lives so we may be better able to share our faith in you.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Makes me want to FIGHT!

This newspaper article makes me absolutely sick and ANGRY:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/as_china_baby_formula_recall

Things that make me cry.

With each passing year, my emotions get the best of me at times. I find myself crying whether I am happy, sad, or upset. I chalk this up to simply being a Girl!

Here are some of the things that make me cry:

1. The UNCONDITIONAL LOVE GOD has for ME.

2. Weddings

3. Tears flow automatically when I hear or read about a story on Sept. 11th. (just thinking about Sept. 11th brings tears to my eyes.)

4. When I see or read about true love, my eyes start to get misty. True Love Stories always make me cry.

5. Holding a newborn (it's so peaceful)

6. Sitting in Church

7. Nature.....especially rainbows

8. TV/Movies

9. The Plan God has for me.

10. The Many Blessing God has already provided me!

11. When I get "charlie horses", in my sleep. I woke up this morning screaming & crying b/c the pain was so intense!

Ladies, Since God created woman to be emotional, what makes you cry? :)

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Love it........



I absolutely LOVE the fresh all-ready popped popcorn at Target! It's pure heavenly YUM! I love the smell of fresh popcorn...especially at Target.

What's one of your favorite snacks?

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Seven Years Later

Seven years ago, the United States changed forever. The life of every American was affected. The terrorist wanted to destroy this country. The attacks on our soil only made us stronger & wiser. It made us realize life, family and friends are so very important, made not to be taken for granted. The bonds of family and friendship are two of the greatest gifts from God. Please call someone you have not talked to in a while and simply tell them you love them.

I will just leave you with just one idea: Remember what happened on September 11th. It changed my life, family, friends, and my country........but not the love of Jesus Christ. God was the same God on September 10th, 11th, and 12th.....God is still the same incredible God 7 years later. God is waiting for you to turn your life over to him......It's quite simple.......Believe in Jesus Christ as your Savior, believe he died so you may have entire life in Heaven with God. God is Amazing.

Simply Remember,
BlueEyes

Monday, September 08, 2008

Bye-Bye Kirsten

Yesterday, Karla and I needed to go to Target. Karla needed to return something and I needed to find a new wallet. We had a problem....Karla's 3 little girls did not have on shoes. So, we decided just to put them in shopping carts. Kirsten was put in the shopping cart first. As I tried to pick up Allison to place her in the cart, Kirsten's shopping cart takes off like a racing car with her IN IT! Praise God for the man who chased after her. It was like a scene right out of a movie. I tried getting Allison again & the shopping cart started to take off again! It was insane.

The moral of the story: Target shopping carts become very dangerous once they reach high speeds! Parents beware! ;)

Thursday, September 04, 2008

Who Am I? by Casting Crowns

The Young Minister, Rich, at church on Sunday sang Who Am I?. I simply can not stop singing it. It moved me to a point where I am searching for Who Am I? My faith has always been a huge aspect of my life, but lately I have found I was just going with the motions...actually taking God for granted. Until this song was Song on Sunday.......I felt God calling my name at church.......actually it was like God was Screaming my NAME! I felt like God kept saying I am here for you BlueEyes...I have always been right here for you...BlueEyes are you my child and I love you. I just wanted to stand up and sing with Rich...believe me, the rest of God's People at church would definitely not want me to sing (very bad singer)! I am always amazed at the un-conditional Love and patience God has for us. It was this very LOVE that made me a believer.

Who am I?
That the Lord of all the earth,
Would care to know my name,
Would care to feel my hurt.
Who am I?
That the bright and morning star,
Would choose to light the way,
For my ever wandering heart.

Bridge:
Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.

Chorus:
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.
I am yours.

Who am I?
That the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love
And watch me rise again.
Who am I?
That the voice that calmed the sea,
Would call out through the rain,
And calm the storm in me.
Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.

I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow
,A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.

Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.

I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.I am yours.

I am yours.

Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
'Cause I am yours.

I am yours.

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

True Confessions

When I was about 14 (20 years ago), I checked out a book from my school library. The plot was about a young city girl who fell in love with a Texas Cowboy. From that moment, I made up my mind.....I was going to fall in love with a Texas Cowboy...get married and have 5 children. At 14, I thought a man in a Cowboy hat, boots, and Wranglers were just the cutest! At 34, I still feel the same! When I had an open invitation to move to Texas at 22, I jumped at the chance. I loaded up my hand-me-down mini-van and headed to Dallas...the land of the Cowboy (or so I thought)!

On my blog roll sits The Pioneer Woman Cooks. Her name is actually Ree. Yesterday, while I was bored at the office I explored the Pioneer Woman's entire website because I usually just kept up with the cooking portion of her blog. I am so totally in love with her and her blog now. Have you ever read the story of how TPW and Marlboro Man fell in love? If not, you MUST read it now. Please go here immediately & grab a snack (you might be here a while): http://thepioneerwoman.com/category/black_heelstractor_wheels/the_night_i_met_marlboro_man

The funny part of her story is it is exactly how I "planned" my life. I wanted to meet a Great Cowboy, fall in love, get married, and have my babies. From the moment I started reading her love story, I could not stop. I read the entire story when I should have been working (sorry Miss Supervisor, but I really needed to finish reading the love story)! I have a confession to make.........I have a "Girl" Crush on TPW. I would love to sit on her porch out in the country, drink coffee, and just talk! TPW is so busy with her family, homeschooling, and the Ranch I am shocked she can find time to blog on so many different aspects of her life. She's absolutely incredible.

Who's one of your favorite blogs? and Why?

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Parents, Hurricane, Weather channel, Friends......

My Mom and PawPaw evacuated New Orleans & arrived Saturday afternoon around 4:45pm. My Dad decided he was not going to evacuate...BUT he finally decided to come to Dallas....Dad finally made it here around 7pm on Sunday night. Praise God he changed his mind! I know Hurricane Gustav did not actually hit New Orleans, but you never really know where a Hurricane will hit until it actually hits land.

Friday night I cleaned my apartment from top to bottom. Saturday afternoon, I made red beans and rice for a Girl's Night I hosted.......6 of my Girl Friends came over. It was 8 Ladies and my PawPaw. My PawPaw loved having all of us around. I love hosting dinner parties. It's good to spend time with friends and family.

When my family evacuates, they watch the weather channel constantly. I will have to confess.....I literally have watched the weather channel more in the last 3 days than I have in my whole life!!!! Am I sick of the weather channel? YES! Do I wish for the weather channel to start having "Technical Difficulties"? YES! Will I watch the weather channel again (or until the next Hurricane)? NO!

Funny Story.........My Mom and I were talking about being young and irresponsible. We talked about when we were both younger and did stupid things and as soon as her Dad (my PawPaw) walked into the room my Mom grew very silent. I laughed so hard. It's amazing my Mom is 57 years old and she still does not want her Dad to know all the Bad/Silly things she did when she was younger! Heck, I am 34 years old and if my Mom knew all the Bad/Silly things I would do she would ground me! I guess it really does not matter how old you are, you are still Daddy's Little Girl!

My friends, Kenny & Karla, hosted a Labor Day BBQ Party last night. My Parents, PawPaw, and I all had a great time. The food was great and the company so much better. My Family finally got to meet Kenny & Karla's Parents. I believe Kenny's Mom did not think I had "Real" Parents!

P.S. Heather, when is Jason's Birthday?