God is so awesome!

Ok let me say first I am not trying to pin roses on me today. I am just excited about the way God does things!!! Most of you know that I have a blessing (some may call a curse) I can usually get a donation given to me from companies pretty easy. There it is the word is out LOL. I really don't like doing this, believe it or not I get all nervous and clam up sometimes, but I know God has given me a talent and I must use it for His work. Well this year I really felt I wanted to help kids/families who needed help with school supplies. Bro. Holley said do what you can that would be great. Several business have given me money to be used for supplies and that I am grateful for. Saints in the church have given gentle used backpacks and other supplies. This is how it got started. So I told the principal at my kids school if there was a need to let me know. I have had until today 6 names that we LIFE TAB have been able to help. Every back pack has info about life tab. It also has a note I typed up telling the family thank you for letting us bless you child this year. And that this back pack had been prayed over for your child and family. I really felt this was part of what I must do. And the Principal was ok with everything. I have had the privilege of several parents coming to me and thank me for the blessing. But today was the greatest day yet. First this morning the teacher of one recipient child came to me a said Julie "this little girls mom wanted me to thank you so much." I found out the towel that we purchased was the exact towel that this little girl had begged for from her mother. Her mother told her honey there is no way I can buy you that towel it is to much you will have to take a towel from our closet for nap. Kindergarten is a time to have joy for all those firsts in life. I hate that parents have to struggle and it becomes a burden. God new what towel that little girl wanted and I believe he directed me right to it! I love these blessings and how God directs our path. He listens to the children and the desires of their hearts. Today was number 7 that WE at LIFE TAB have been able to help. I was in a store and overheard a child asking his mom "could we pleeeeease buy my school supplies?" Her reply was your teacher is going to have to wait momma just doesn't have the money yet. I promise somehow we will get them soon. I then heard her call her mom and say "mom I know you can't help but what do I do?" Of course by know my ears were in full ease drop mode (I know ease dropping is wrong but I think God sometimes approves it LOL). My heart was breaking for this little boy. I said to myself Lord help me to not look nosy but let me help. I had already pulled out a church card, wrote my name and number on it, gotten the last of the vouchers for office depot out of my purse ready for God to work it out. Next thing I know This child turned came around the corner and ran right into me. Yep that is how God uses Kids! The Mom started apologizing I said you know what it is ok your child was meant to run into me. Of course she had a puzzled look on her face. I then told her I must apologize for ease dropping, but that if you would except I would love to help. I handed her the church card and the gift vouchers. I told her to call me that I had backpacks at home and would be glad to give her one. I told her this is a ministry MY CHURCH does and her little boy ran into me so a door could be opened. By this time we both had tears in our eyes. She looked at the card a said this is the church on the HILL I have thought about visiting , but I did not know anyone. I said yes and we would love for your to visit sometime, and now you do know someone. She began to tell me her mother has been encouraging her to start back to church and get her child involved in Sunday school or kids church. That she would find strength in a difficult time in the house of God. Her Mom attends a large nondenominational church in Dallas. She promised she would come. She said that this Sunday she will go with her mother in Dallas and be at ours the next service. I love it when God opens a door. The seed is planted now we just water it with prayer and watch it grow. Sometimes the soil is rocky and hard, but when the rain falls moisture gets in and loosens up the soil. Sorry for the long Post, but I had to share the blessings from the LORD! She just called and thanked me again for all I did. I met her at Office Depot to give her the backpacks. The kids played with her son and I helped her pick out school supplies. The voucher at office depot was able to buy everything she needed for her sons class. As we walked to the car she began to cry and tell me thank you again its really nice to know some one cares! Thanks God for such a wonderful blessing today!!!!

The answers are in:

Ok left to right is Sis. Barb Ouellette, Sis. JoAnn Holley, Sis.Kathy Hitchcock (whom I do not know) and a self portrait of Linda Shahan. You have to remember this was also done almost 18 years ago. Way to go Lori on your guess and Michelle these were pretty tricky. Thanks everyone for guessing!

1st Day of School!

Well Monday has finally come and school has started. Saturday the kids were driving us crazy and we couldn't wait for Monday to get here. But know as I sit and type this post it is almost silent in the house. OK I am ready for 1pm early release today. Give me my kids back!!! Just kidding I know they are in great hands. There are many christian teachers and staff at their school. They even have 2 UPC Holy ghost filled saints of Life Tab at their school. Madison my big 3rd grader thankfully did not take off and leave me. She asked me to take pictures and help her put her stuff away. I even got a hug and a little kiss on the check!!!! Mason my big 2nd grader well he is mom's baby boy!!! He gave me lots of kisses and hugs with out hesitation. We unpacked his stuff and he got busy on his morning work!

Great Gift!

Bro. and Sis. Holley had a really neat picture.  They gave us a print that was created by a wonderful lady.  Just another of my wonderful mother-in-laws many talents. 

Thank you Bro. and Sis Holley for a piece of our history.  We only wish we could find the characters done of  Todd when he was little.  Maybe one day they will surface.  I was going to tell who these ladies are in this picture, but I think I will have everyone do a little guessing.  I will give a hint that one of them I have never met, but she was a saint of Life Tab many years ago.

On Hold!

Blogging is on the back burner for a few days. We are helping a family in our church for the next few days. Their house was flooded last Tuesday and a lot of work has to be done. Keep the Pursel family in your prayers. It is a very stressful time for them. Again life tabernacle has showed how awesome they are. The last 2 days 50-75 different saints have been in and out helping with the clean up. Its just great to have an awesome church family that is willing to help. Bro. Zach and Bro. Eddi came and mowed the yards of not only the Pursel's but several neighbors. McDonalds, Pats, Starbucks, Mcalisters, and the Kurani Hotels have helped in so many ways. From food to ice and drinks. I know the Pursel family really appreciates everything. Most of all your prayers so keep them going. I will be back to blog our vacation in a few days. Love you all in blog world thanks for understanding.

Day 2 at Epcot

We spent the day at Epcot ate at World Show Case Mexico a wonderful restaurant. Had a wonderful day riding rides, discovering new countries and meeting characters.

Friday before trip

We went to Dallas early for my 6week checkup. The Doctor said everything was great. that i had healed well and if I could just stop coughing then one little incision could heal up. Pray my allergies have been horrible. On Saturday we had a wonderful lunch with Andrew, Mandy Alyana and Ashlyn Elms. After lunch we did a little shopping and then off to Shreveport to fly off on Sunday morning.

1st Day at MGM Hollywood Studios

We got in the hotel Sunday night around 11pm and got up at 7 Monday morning and hit it hard! We had a blast meeting all the characters and riding rides. We ate some great food. Every meal was an entree, drink and dessert. It was sooooo much food. We walked a lot hoping we wouldn't gain to much. I actually lost 2 lbs while we were gone YEEPPY!!! Hope you enjoy day one with us!

Home Sweet Home!

Cuties with their mouse ears!






Yeah after a great week at Disney World it is wonderful to be home in my bed! I don't think I have touched my computer for a week. We are home and plan on sleeping in tomorrow. And start preparing to start school next Monday. Thank you Rebecca for watching our house and taking care of my other 2 babies Molly and Daisy! I will leave you with one picture and will try to get the slide show going tomorrow or the next. We had a blast! The kids were amazed at Disney World it was MAGICAL!









Making their own ears with glow sticks! Pooh and friends With My M&M's

on our way home! We had a blast! I will have a slide show soon

on our way! Look out Mickey here we come!

we went all the way to Forida and got a Texas rental car How funny is that
Few picks from on the plane

Its getting closer!

We leave for Disney World on Friday!!!! I have finally felt well enough to start packing. I have had a horrible head cold or allergies fighting me all day. The cough is the killer... just whisper a prayer for me please. We went and had lunch with Todd today and the funniest thing was said. Todd asked the kids if they were counting the days....He didn't say to what. Madison said, oh daddy its only 21 more days I can't wait!!!! Todd and I looked at each other with a WHAT Is she talking about look???? Then it hit me she meant SCHOOL! We then said no Madison we mean Disney World and she said oh yeah that's just 4 more days. This crazy kid today was more excited about school then Disney World. What is wrong with her???? She has no idea how awesome Disney World is she is probably thinking six flags. They are going to be so amazed! I can't what to see the magic in their eyes! Well I guess I better really get to packing AHHHHH just 4 more days!

The New Ride!

Congrats Jonathan on your new ride!!! Welcome to the club!