This pesky little guy and his wife live in the trees next to our house. He sits on my deck and flies into my bedroom door several times each day. I’ve blogged about his redneck cousin who did this but then went "bye-bye" when my neighbor reduced him to nothing but feathers. True to the family tradition this guy has taken his place. I’ll post another strange photo of him on my Freaky Friday Foto tomorrow.
Scattergories… it’s harder than it looks. Copy and paste into a new post. Erase my answers and fill in your own. Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the questions…they have to be real places, names, and things…and you can’t use your name for the boy/girl name question.
What is your name? Julie
4 letter word: junk
Vehicle: a “Jimmy”
City: Juno
Boys name: Joshua
Girls name: Jessica
Movie: Jumping Jack Flash
Occupation: janitor
Something you wear: jacket
Celebrity: Julia Roberts
Food: Jam
Something found in a kitchen: Juicer
Something found in a bathroom: Just about anything
Reason for being late: JAM (traffic)
Cartoon character: Jiminey cricket (don’t know how to spell it but it sounded good)
Something you shout: Jump!!
Animal: jack rabbit
Body Part: joint
Just wanted to update everyone praying for Austin and his family. Austin was taken off life support on Sunday (again) and this time he did not breath on his own. Please pray for his family as they deal with something I can not even imagine dealing with. Austin Green was 11 years old and the family has set up a Memorial Fund in his name at People’s Bank in SC. The proceeds go to the Liberty Recreation Department. If you would like to donate you can contact
Peoples National Bank is located at:
424 Hampton Ave.
Pickens, S.C.
29671
Please pray for his family with me.
IN HIM,
julie
"Never understanding His way but always trusting in His heart"
Wednesday night was a tragic night in our little town in south. A church bus carrying children from a Wednesday night church service back home crashed with 10 children and 1 bus driver inside. The bus tumbled down a steep embankment and pinned the driver inside against a tree. Most all the kids went to the ER but one has broken his neck and has no brain activity. Except through God’s intervention he will not live. Please pray for him. His name is Austin.
The bus driver may have lost both legs. That has not been confirmed through the media but was told to me by a friend who is a first responder EMT.
The tragedy has rocked our small community. The church bus belongs to the Church and Christian School where two of my children attend. Both of my boys have ridden the bus several times for field trips. My 6 year old knows the bus driver and is incredibly sad for him and his family.
How fragile life is. At any moment, anytime God can call us home. We never know. Grief, pain,and sorrow can enter our hearts in the blink of an eye. And what do we do with the pain if we have no hope? That, I just can not imagine.
How thankful am I for today? How often do I praise Him in the mundane routine of my life? How often does my heart wander away from what has been given to me? "What if………?". Am I joyful in today? Am I thankful for each heartbeat in the chest of my children?
Wednesday night was a terribly cold and foggy night. Visibility was horrible. Please join me in praying for all the families, the bus driver and Austin. Be thankful today for what it is….another chance to love, to show others His glory and to touch someone’s life.
Thanks,
julie
That’s pretty much me except for the fact I don’t mind rocking the boat! Check out your name’s meaning here:
http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyournameshiddenmeaningquiz/
And Happy Birthday to my friend Sandy! Have a great day!!!
After much prayer and petition by the children of SC God answered and look!!!
And yep, we still have Christmas decorations outside! (that’s my husband’s domain (smile))
JULIE
Well, I’m 4 day post-op now and doing well. I had to go to the dermatologist this morning and I’m pooped now. Baby girl and I are sacked up in the bedroom watching Wonder Pets. And a nap is imminent. My knee is healing nicely with more mobility each day. I’m just amazed at how much anesthesia takes out of you. I’m hoping to make it to the Sauna another day this week to help my body get rid of the anesthesia.
Oh, for you photography buffs Snapfish has some great things on sale right now. Their New Year’s Clearance of 40% off has been extended through January 19th. (www.snapfish.com)
Any of you guys want to run for president so I’ll have someone to vote for?
Off to snooze….
Have a good day.
Julie
Friday afternoon I had outpatient knee surgery. I’m recovering well and have had lots of help. I’m hobbling around, using the crutches some and resting whenever possible. I appreciate any prayers for a quick recovery. Four children makes recovery a necessity!!!
IN HIM,
Julie
I wondered if any of you have some suggestions to help with reading fluency or decoding for a 3rd grader. My son is reading at the 3rd grade level and is doing well but his fluency and rate of speed are quite low which frustrates him. If you have any tricks that have helped or know of a program that I can use please let me know.
I know we all have those days when we feel like there is peanut butter in between our ears instead of brains. Today is that day for me. So I’m reciting over and over "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Thankfully it’s all him today and none of me.
Is that the way I’m always supposed to be?
Hmmm…..
I think, yes.
So does he allow my peanut butter brain so I will press into him more?
Again, I think yes.
When my decision making isn’t clear, when nothing makes sense to me it all makes sense to him.
I’m really glad I belong to him.
He’s a pretty cool guy to depend on. Sees all, hears all, knows all.
Sometimes I wonder why I don’t depend upon him more often.
Something to ponder in my peanut butter brain today….
IN HIM,
julie
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