Word for Wednesday

Psalm 61:2 "From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I."

Blessings to you today ... may you know that Jesus is your Rock! Big hugs to you.

Vacation Fun

OK, I know I told everyone I was taking a vacation ... and I am...really. This is proof! But I'm showing off my nephews and their mad skills! And also some family photos. So here we go.

This is yours truly somewhere in New Jersey. My sister in love just informed me it was Bridgewater...don't know if that is a bridge over troubled water ... but we were there. And at a soccer game that my most fantastic nephew rocked at!!


What can I say about these guys? My nephews say they are goofballs. I'm inclined to agree. This is the hubbalicious and his father. No resemblance at all ... right? lol

This is Uncle Jay and Giacomo ... however, he calls him Jackson just to aggravate him because that's what Uncle Jay does best!!

This is Giovanni at his flag football game. He did really well!! These boys have kept us running and they rock the kasbah!!

This is Will ... who is Giacomo's best friend and team player .... gotta get a plug in! lol

Jaden, Will and Giacomo blocking a free kick ... notice those hands!!! Too cute!

This is Giovanni practicing a shot while the team was resting at halftime. He has one mean kick!

What can I say about the three musketeers? These are some funny guys? Jay, Joe (my brother in love) and Pop! They were the cheering squad.

This is Ninamarie and Gio.

Giacomo being very intense during the game!

Giacomo and Will playing defense and midfield. Awesome!

Will walking off the field after a score.

Ninamarie getting some love from her father and her brother. Good times!

Ninamarie, Pop and me getting ready for the game.

Me and Ninamarie .... excited to watch Giacomo play.

Pop and the hubbalicious on the sidelines.

Ninamarie happy to have her family with her.

Ninamarie, Jay and Pop enjoying a breakfast sandwich before the game.

On the way here....we saw the Washington Monument ... here's my best shot at it.

Jay and I on the way ... yes, he was driving and we were snapping pictures! lol

This was the most beautiful field of wildflowers in North Carolina. Just had to get a shot of them.

Ok, my friends ... I hope you have enjoyed some of these family moments. I'll see everyone soon! Love and blessings to all! Big hugs!

Thankful Thursday

Happy Thursday, my friends. I'm so blessed to be linking up with Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand and giving thanks to our King for His many blessings in our lives today. Thank you, Laurie, for being our hostess.



My husband and I leave for NY today. We were blessed to be asked by his sister, Ninamarie, to come and take part in her youngest son's communion. I am thankful for Jason's sister, Ninamarie...she is one of his family member's who has always accepted me and treated me with kindness. I look forward to the time with her and her family.

I am thankful for my sister in law Holly, who is going to be watching my son, Joshua. They will get some bonding time together and I know Joshua will be in good hands.

I am thankful that my husband was able to take the time off and we will have some alone time together. We laugh a lot when we travel together. I'm looking forward to this time with him.

I am thankful for the blogging community who never fails to rally to their sister's sides with prayers when needed. It is always such a blessing. My blood results came back at the doctor's office and for the most part, all was ok. I have a little bit of a thyroid issue but that will get worked out. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your prayers.

So my friends ... I will be gone until next Wednesday. I am not going to be taking my computer as I want the time dedicated to my husband and my family. Trust me, my hands are shaking as I type this (just kidding). I covet your prayers for traveling mercies. And I can't wait to catch up with all of you when I get back.

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He shine His divine countenance upon you. Big big hugs from Florida.

Love ya bunches!! See ya soon!

Word for Wednesday

Matthew 28 "Don't be afraid, I know you are looking for Jesus
Who was crucified. He is not here! For He has been
resurrected, just as He said."



Thank you, Jesus, that You are true to Your Word. I love You!

Many blessings to you this day!!

8 Things

8 Things...




Here's how to do this 8 THINGS thing:

Mention the person that tagged you - Mikki - Check
Complete the lists of 8's - Check
Tag 8 of your wonderful bloggy friends - Check
Go tell them you tagged them - Going to do that now



8 Things I Look Forward To:
1. Eternity with my Jesus
2. The whispers of 'good morning' from the hubbalicious
3. My son calling to say 'I'm on my way home'
4. Church
5. My toes in the sand, and looking at the shore's edge and being mindful who told the water exactly where to lap at my feet!
6. Alone time with JC.
7. My trip to NY this Thursday.
8. My son's upcoming football season....and then graduation.

8 Things I Did Yesterday:
1. Went to church.
2. Went to the beach.
3. Cried at some hurtful events and then the Lord soothed my ruffled feathers.
4. Saw my brother.
5. Talked with a friend in Texas.
6. Hugged my sister.
7. Danced with my nephews.
8. Came home to open arms.

8 Things I Wish I Could Do:
1. Have my daughter walking towards Heaven with me.
2. Help my hurting family.
3. Live in Tennessee. (when they put the beach there)
4. Not be on an ever rounding circuit at the doctor's office.
5. Not be fearful of the future because of the past.
6. Sew
7. Cook
8. Sing

8 Shows I Watch:
1. Dancing with the Stars
2. Castle
3. Cooking Channel
4. Fox News
5. American Idol
6. Football
7. I don't know...
8. I don't know ....

8 Bloggers Tagged:
1. Leslie @ Do You Weary Like I Do?
2. Nan @ Momstheword
3. Jennifer @ Through the Storms of Life
4. Kristi @ Kiki's Corner
5. Jennifer at Through the Storms of Life
6. Beth @ I'm Heading Toward My Destiny
7. Lisa @ Family Life
8. Alicia @ More Than Words

Blessings to you this Day!!

Blue Monday

Good morning! Happy Blue Monday. Thank you to everyone who sent me kind words of encouragement and offered up prayers on my behalf for my doctor's appt on Friday. I'm doing okay ... another post for another day ... what I'd really like to show you is what was going on with my two guys while I was away and I get to do it while linking up with my pal Smiling Sally.


My son and husband served this weekend in Leesburg, Florida at a ministry called "Soldiers for Jesus". Notice the beautiful blue sky. My son is not looking directly at the camera here but they were street witnessing and passing out tracks to some notoriously hard core biker gangs. To say I was a little concerned, would be to put it mildly, but Joshua and Jay were thrilled to be out witnessing for the Lord.

These are some of the people they were witnessing to.

This is my beloved son sharing the gospel. The blue sky is lovely but if he didn't have on the sunglasses you'd be wow'ed by the eye color, I can truly say! lol One person gave their life to the Lord this weekend. And my guys were really 'stoked' about it. They have an 8 month process induction before they can be considered a full time member of Soldiers for Jesus but they are putting in their time. I would like to say as Josh's Mom, that this has always been his strong suit. Street witnessing. I am terrified of this kind of boldness but he loves it.

I pray you have a blessed day in the Lord. Big hugs to you!

Out of Town

Dear Sisters,

I will be out of town until Sunday evening. I have a doctor's appt first thing in the morning followed by some family responsibilities. I'll be thinking of you all and covet your prayers for that doctor's visit!

Blessings to you!