Memorial Day

Today is a wonderful day. It's a day, that I never forget. And as I humbly sit and type about the unbelievable sacrifice that the military has made for....little ole me. A proud American. I am honored to call myself an American.

My Memorial Day weekend made me ask myself a question. With all the furniture sales, BBQ's, and lake time that people are enjoying this very minute, is anyone remembering WHY we are able to have this day?? Is anyone remembering WHY we get the day off?

It's because of them.

Isaiah’s Commission

¹ In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. ² Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. ³ And they were calling to one another:“Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty;

the whole earth is full of his glory.”

⁴ At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke.

⁵ “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty.”

⁶ Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. ⁷ With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.”

⁸ Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”

And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

When I think of this verse, I think of them. Our brothers and sisters in the armed forces that risk their lives in the worst conditions while we BBQ with our friends. I think of their HUGE sacrifice. I think of their families that sacrifice time with their loved ones. I think those who won't be coming home as they made that ultimate sacrifice.

When I lived in Washington D.C., I went to a concert. To this day it is one of the most amazing concerts I've ever been to. I watch it every year on PBS. Here is a video of one of the performances, my only hope is that it stirs in you the same thing it stirs in me.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

In Memory of Aaron Austin- USMC

If the world only had more mothers....like mine

It would be a much better place to live.

Today is Mother's day. My Mother's day. My mom, is well the best mom that there ever was. I pray you feel yours is the best mom ever too. To understand such love from a mother is understanding the essence of the softest butterfly kisses, the sweetest I love you's, and complete tranquility through the touch a hug. Yes, Mom's are amazing. But mine is the best.

No matter how many times I write, "Mom, I can never thank you enough for all that you do" on a card, I still feel as though I can't thank her enough.

Lem'me tell ya about mine Mom. She's b-e-a-utiful, fabulously organized, and sweet as sugar! She is incredibly lovely even when she is constantly attacked by hair balls from 3 four-legged fur balls- but with of her Dyson she conquers them every time. She gave birth to two girls naturally like a CHAMPION. She has a magical ability to handle children... and children's parents. She works like a mad woman to make sure all is taken care of. And most importantly she makes you feel loved.

I love you mom.

Love today.

You should know

That without a doubt, right here and now, as you read these very words, amid your dancing manifestations, where thoughts become things, & love conquers all. Know one thing. Know that you are exactly where you are meant to be, doing exactly what you were meant to do.

No matter where you are, no matter how difficult things might appear to be, you are always being moved toward magnificence.

Always.

Have a Magnificent Cinco de Mayo.

And Love today

Tales of Building 5/2

Notice anything different? THE FENCE HAS SOME LIFE TO IT! I'm so proud of this fence. It's a giant...standing at 7 feet tall.

If it weren't for the second story on that house.....
They have made more headway on the tile today. I can't wait to see it all together, it looks so clean and fresh now with that natural paint.
Not long now! Soon grout will be down, door handles will be put on, lights will be hung and the keys will be handed over!!!