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484 days ago
This blood drive is scheduled for October 19th, 2008. This is Grace's 8th Heavenly Birthday. We have it scheduled at the Hardesty Library from 1 to 5. We have seen an out pouring of donations by local companies: Here are a few who have very graciously given gifts to help support our mission 1) 2 25$ gift cards to Cheesecake factory 2)2 15$ gift cards to Children's orchard( gently used clothing) 3) Moody's jewelry~ red and crystal bowl 4) 3 5$ gift cards to Panara Bread 5) Sonic~ TONS of free food cards 6)Profile Press(My dad's company) 2 Oklahoma posters 7) 2 huge( 78$ worth) bags of fantastic items from Lazy Days( I LOVE this store) 8)Cokebury( christian book store) a family of 5 angel figure 9) Freckles. 99cents cone coupons 10) Java Dave's~ a 6 person party room 11) Great Harvest Bread~ Gift card and awesome bread!!
550 days ago
May 28 it amazes me how people come into our lives and somehow they too have had such a tragic loss. The compassion they extend is evident . The compassion they seek is equally evident. I talk to women throughout my day. I see the moms at our children's school. I sit next to them on field trips and we chat about our children. Somehow it comes up..."so how many children do you have?" There was a time when I couldn't not wait for someone to ask me that question. I had to validate to me, to my children that my baby , their sister was indeed alive. But over time I have come to realize how truly special Grace is and forever will be. I hold her memory so incredibly dear to my heart. I choose who to share her with. I want her life to matter to me and others. I couldn't not imagine her not being ours. Someone chastized me for talking about Grace after my so called 'required' 3 months of mourning. He felt that I should 'get over ...
677 days ago
We complain about the cross we bear, but don't realize it is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see and we can't. Whatever your cross, whatever your pain, there will always be sunshine, after the rain.... Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall; But God's always ready, to answer your call.... He knows every heartache, sees every tear, a word from His lips, can calm every fear... Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night, But suddenly vanish, dawn's early light... The Savior is waiting, somewhere above, to give you His grace, and send you His love...
719 days ago
Whatever your cross, whatever your pain, there will always be sunshine, after the rain .... Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall, But God's always ready, To answer your call .... He knows every heartache, sees every tear, A word from His lips, can calm every fear ... Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night, But suddenly vanish, dawn's early light .... The Savior is waiting, somewhere above, To give you His grace, and send you His love ... Whatever your cross, whatever your pain, "God always sends rainbows ..... after the rain ... "
738 days ago
"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls the butterfly." This statement was like a haunting melody that persisted in my mind and would not let go. And during one of the lowest and darkest days of my life, the meaning of this statement came alive to me. It was like a soothing balm during this painful time. It provided me with hope, that even though it was a dark time, it could give me new life when it was over. It could be the very catalyst that could change me through this growth time. My attitude changed from "Why me Lord" to :Walk with me Lord." It is amazing what a change of attitude can do and how much lighter the load becomes whn you know that the Lord is walking with you. I believe that our loving heavenly Father does ALLOW us to walk through the dark times, so that we can grow. That we can put our life and trust in Him. And like the caterpillar, wrapping itself in a dark, solitary cocoon and not knowing what will ...
