A Wonderful DAY

Today we were blessed to have My Mom with us...we went to church (where she is somewhat of a celebrity..many people know her and miss her sweet smile, so they all come running to hug on her) then off to Breakfast at nonni's where we visited with the our favorite breakfast mates...Chuck & Debbie, After breakfast we made a pit stop at home to change clothes and off to our house....We gave Mom her choice...sit and rest, garden, paint with us...She quickly pulled weeds around the house and caught up to me at the fence, where she declared, "This is what I want to do!" So we painted the picked fence...white, of course. And then we had a pop , She sat down and said, "This is the best day i've had in a while!" After cleaning our brushes, we took her home, and she thanked me again for a "Wonderful Day" Don't you wish everybody was this easy? I So want to be her when I grow up! PS Of course the picture I took of her with a big smile didn't come out... but I hold it in my heart forever!

Gone Fishing....

We were blessed to have a couple days with our guys, and we took them up to "Uncle Jimmy's" for a day of fishing...and what day...they caught about 20 fish....and Jordan nearly got caught BY a FISH! This is extreme fishing- Aunt Deanna said she saw a bass come up out of the pond and grab a bird, and eat it!

The boys went to soccer camp this week, and Jordan asked me if i would come watch. Friday I went over and watched them practice and I got to pick them up- I am blessed to be able to see them and spend time with them... They are growing so fast, I cherish every moment.

"You have heard that it was said, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” But I tell you not to resist [retaliate against] an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also." Matthew 5;38,39 Jesus is talking about those who insult and hurt you, not physical injury. It is our fallen nature to withhold love, attention, affection and kindness to those who repeatedly hurt us. It is a defensive posture- you won't hurt me again. I will avoid you. But Jesus calls his followers to a higher standard...HE says, do not avoid, and withdraw from them, but rather pursue them in Love. Treat them exactly how you would love to be treated by them... "But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father…for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good…’” (Mt. 5:44-45) We are to love, bless, do good and pray for these who offend us. Can we do this without hypocrisy and discrimination? Jesus says we can. He says if we only love those who are easy to love, we are no different than those without Christ. Love on them, the way you do those who love you, Bless with your words,yes even your thoughts, do good...not good enough, and above all pray for them, fervently, effectually- for this avails much.

Joel Time!

We went to Broken Arrow to visit Joel & stephi. We did so much! Antique shopping, watching American pickers, painting, church...Church on the Move's 25th Anniversary...free burgers, bouncy houses, and Bocce Ball, which us Mausies just love, so we played,,,funny thing was nobody else knew how to play! People came over and asked," what is this game? How do you plaY? We saw the bus Joel is now certified to drive, and We hit up the zooWe went to the Drive In to see Spiderman, and Dad watched Joel fire a knife he is making from an old file...We had Tea, we went pickin' at Habitat for Humanity and other odd shops. No trip with Joel is complete without a stop at an old book store. The guys went fishing, whilst the gals set up Steph's booth. and we all laughed so hard my stomache hurt as Joel recounted his experience with a certain indian man on the phone. This morning Joel blessed me by wearing his Tshirt. What a wonderful son! He always goes the extra mile to make me feel appreciated and loved! He and Steph are the most hospitable people I know! We miss them so much, already

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Stephi's Day

After the morning surprise, we went to Cherry Street to a French restaurant for breakfast, then to Stephi's Antique booth to set up her new dresser, that her and i painted the day before. Later we visited a Tea house ( yes, Bob had tea in a tea room....lol) then Cheese cake factory for dinner...back home for a balloon game and tv... a great day with our girl! It's was such a blessing that she wanted us to come and be a part of her special day.

Happy Birthday Stephi

We had the wonderful pleasure to celebrate Stephi's birthday with her. So we had some fun! We got up early and decorated, so when she got up she was surprised with balloons, banners, and robbin's egg blue everything! a vintage tablecloth and antique mason jars finished thee theme! She was surpised, and loved every gift and card that was sent to her.