Rain falls on everyone.... on the just and unjust.

He came around the corner and started shooting!  They learn young!

 I had Koko yesterday.  He was so fun!  I heard this tsh tsh noise and looked at him and he was shooting me with slobber coming down his mouth.  Boys sure learn all that at an early age or it comes instinctively. Not sure which it is.  Speaking of shooting.... I think this is the first year in forever Joel didn't get a deer. He still has late season.  I am praying he gets one.  I'm not thrilled with the fact that he kills such a beautiful animal... but on the other hand, he feeds his family with it.  It isn't a sport...it is their food. So I can pray for his protection and he bags a deer.

Today I am going to mom's even if I have to wear a stinking face mask!  I need to do her pills and I miss her.

I apologize for my Friday Fill-in list. Wow. I was kind of on a downer.  Sometimes I am sad at the way the family has turned out.  A couple years ago we were all together a couple times a year having fun. Now it seems no one wants to be in the same room with one another. Except the little kids.  The adults are the problem. I called one of the kids about Christmas plans last night and they're not interested.  They'll stop in Christmas day.  No one cares how I feel.  I've decided I will just have Christmas for whoever comes and when the adults leave...  the kids and us will have our big sleepover and PARTY!!!!! 

I did it again!  I whined on your shoulders!!!  I guess this is the only place to vent.... you all and my mama. But I don't want to put too much on my mom. She doesn't like to see me sad or hurt.

I am adding to this ... I just read what I wrote at the bottom of my blog:
Faith is knowing God has me where He wants me, He is molding me how He wants to, and I trust Him to take me where He will lead me. Everything happens for a reason... His reason.
Now if I truly believe that... I need to trust him in my family situation. Maybe my kids were my idol... I put so much time and energy into raising them and always being there if they needed me. I always thought they would need me and want me involved in their lives.  Maybe God wants me to back away and focus on Him. He will fix things in His time. Maybe He is teaching them something? Anyway, He must want me right here at this time and He is molding me. It hurts like nothing else could....  but I have to trust His purpose will be fulfilled in my life.  I am thankful He has given me the grand children I have... because they love me unconditionally... no matter what. They keep me up and happy and help me to feel needed and loved. God must know what He is doing, right? Faith. I am so blessed in my life!

I am texting Dylan this morning on our cell phones.  Riley's got a game but I won't be going out in the rain.  Not sure if papa is.

Jordy's birthday party is tonight at the roller skating rink. That should be fun! I am excited to see all the grandkids.... I haven't seen Parker, Pat, Josh and Jared for awhile! I'm sure they will all have fun!

My memory pictures of the day.  The first one of Dylan... I remember like it was yesterday when Uncle Brad pulled his helmet out of the closet and let Dylan try it on. He was awestruck!

1999 Dylan was so thrilled to be wearing Uncle Brad's motorcycle helmet!

2003 Lauren crawling around playing! 8 months old

Maddie at 4 months old 11-6-2003

Love and obedience can't be separated. Jesus said it over and over... loving leads to obeying. Think about people you love...you probably try to please them and do things you know will make them happy.... and it makes you happy to do for them!  The way you make God happy is by obeying Him. The best way to know how... is to spend time in His Word and gain understanding of what it means to obey Him. He will reveal areas in your life that you need to work on.... let Him teach you.
I will end with this song all of you should know... really see the words!

Trust and Obey
by John H. Sammis and Marc Hedlin - Copyright ©
When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word
What glory He sheds on our way
While we do His good will
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

chorus:
Trust and obey,
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.

Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt nor a fear,
Not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.
(chorus)

But we never can prove
The delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.
(chorus)

Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we'll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go,
Never fear only trust and obey.
(chorus)