Christmas Season

We are so ready for the Christmas season...well, haven't shopped, ornaments aren't on the tree, but our spirit men are ready!!! The kids and I cut the tree down last weekend. We got it put up and lights are there, but the rest is unwritten. The tree is not what matters though....we have this season to be filled with God's love, gratitude, and passion for the One who saved us and gave us grace. Lord knows I have needed it this week! It seems every time we think we have something under control, we don't. But He does. Thank you God for your grace, mercy, pardon, and life you gave! We love and honor your birth this holiday season in a special way. We have come to know you in a deeper way this year and I have seen your children grow! Blessings to everyone this holiday season and may CHRIST be in your Christmas...

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Mother May I?

Yesterday was the holiday where mom gets to manipulate the kids to the nth degree! Yep! "C'mon guys, it's Mother's Day"....."Just let mom nap"...."Pick up your rooms".....all that jazz. Funny story....this year I didn't have to ask or say anything. The kids are old enough now to actually be mindful and DESIRE to do things for me! I woke up sick so we did the best we could to go to church. I couldn't make it all the way through so we came home for a nap. They cleaned the car and were very quiet while I laid in the bed snoozing for 2 1/2 hours! Woot toot!! I woke up feeling ready to eat so as we traveled to our lunch in Forney, the kids talked sweet to me and just made me feel special! They were mindful to get along, love me, and just show me how special I am to them. We are all special to someone, but most of all God. I am so grateful to be a mom. Sometimes I still can't believe God trusted me enough with two! Wow! I know I need Him to help me raise them and I am so glad He does! God Bless!!!

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching. Once again, I vow to overeat disgusting heart candy. I will not have my annual date with the kids on Saturday because of DI along with the fact that they will be with their dad. So....I will spend the day with a good friend. One I love. Yes, she is a she! Nosie Rosie! As I was sitting here this morning, I was thinking about being a "fool for love". Reflecting on those who have been a fool for love in my life along with times I, myself, have been a "fool for love", I smile. I smile to think of how silly I've been. I smile with desire to be a fool again. I smile to reflect on the true love I've found in God! I smile because LOVE is GOOD! Years ago, I was cynical about this silly holiday and called it simply by it's acronym. Now, however, I see this day as a true extension of every other day of the year. It is truly a day to celebrate everyone you love. With or without romance.

The true reason for this post today-my sons. My heart flutters when I think of the fool's I want them to be ONLY for the woman God created for them. So, I am sending out this special Valentine's prayer for my sons and anyone reading this who has a son....God, I pray that you teach my boys how to love like you. I pray they love their wives as Christ loved the church. I thank you for the tender spirits and gifts they were each given so freely, and I ask that you teach me to guide and direct these gifts to honor and glorify you. I thank you for being the best father they could have, and ask that you teach them to be earthly fathers as they both desire to have children. Grant them wisdom and knowledge that only you can! Bridge the gaps for the mistakes I have already made, and for gaps I may leave in the future. Place a hedge of protection around them to protect them from the fiery darts and attacks from the enemy. Teach them to be warriors against the one true enemy and not one another. Thank you, Jesus, for giving me boys. Thank you for loving us and me enough to grant me this love for my boys. Happy Valentine's Day!

Suckatash!

What does that mean you wonder? It's been a while. It's just my way of saying it's been quite some time since I've blogged. I talk about blogging. I have numerous places to blog. I encourage others to blog. I just haven't blogged myself! So the first thing I need to say is P.S. I like applesauce. That is Dayne's favorite saying. It's probably from a tv show. Regardless, he wants me to text it to my friends. Every time I am having a conversation via text, he says it over and over repeatedly. I desire to incorporate it into the conversation, but it just never seems to make sense nor does it seem funny to randomly sneak it into the message. So, here is the perfect place to release the urge...P.S.I like applesauce.

Work is good. The kids are great. I really just needed to express my true, innermost feelings.

P.S. I like applesauce.

DeOnna Gloria