That's right I'm chillin'! I know the slang I have 3 somewhat grown children (ha ha) we have lived through the high bangs of the 80's to the saggin pants of the 90's. We slept late after all the moving and no I did not go to church today, sorry lord, but I watched the service of one of the Church of Christs from Springdale. I love the word of God and to hear so many different spiritual leaders communicate in the one direction to our lord and his word is so comforting. Just thinking of how many share this world and his love is so beautiful.
We decided to go out for breakfast and then to Sears and look for some tools that Tony needed for work. They didn't have the tools and I got some new shoes BOGO at Payless, sorry Wal-Mart, we walked around the mall looking in the windows at the spring fashions. We saw our neice Rachel at the Cookie Factory and stopped to say hi. Then I got Tony energized by picking up our pace around the mall. See we both have put on a few extra pounds lately and we need to be more active. With our day yesterday I felt like today we should just make a quick walk around the mall hallways and out to the car. Then on to the house, a few hours of worthless TV viewing chillin on the couch with old movies and TV reruns we went to the market to get our groceries for the week. Our day is done, tomorrow back to work, meeting and greeting people and helping them find what they need. We love you and wish you the blessings of our lord to all, till next time, Debra
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Its Moving Day
Not for me, for my son. Robbie and Tracy are moving from a little house they had in Rogers to a home in Lowell. Robbie has been promoted. He is in training for his new store assistant manager position. This will move him from his store in Rogers to the store in Fayetteville. Oh sorry, for those of you who don't know we work at Wal-Mart, it's been a great place for me and now my son has found his place in this company. He wants to someday become a store manager. But that will be a while off yet. So he needed to shorten his drive. Meanwhile our darling Tracy (the favorite) got her position in auditing at the Wal-Mart home office. They've been blessed to see their future and to set a goal and achieve it. I'm very proud. Both these young people have addressed their share of adversity along their way but stayed the course and overcome it.
Since Tracy's drive is to Bentonville and Robbie's to Fayetteville, they looked for someway to split the difference so the commute would not be so bad for either one. They spotted a little house in a cul-de-sac in Lowell. It is sweet and has a back yard for the dog Chloe a black Labrador they got last year. Still a pup but getting bigger everyday and needing a yard. She waited all day for them to get home before getting to go out. The old house had no fence and was close to a busy street so was not a good place to put her while they were gone. Now there is a beautiful grape vineyard behind their home.
We cleaned we straightend, we put away boxes. We stayed up late at the old house cleaning, and it seems the lord was with me. When I pulled the stove out to clean the floor under the stove and wipe down the wall I found an ink pen and a bandaid. I cleaned them off and laid them on the counter. Now the kids had moved everything out of the house. The only thing we had with us was the cleaning products, and I want you to know, about five minutes later after finding the bandaid I cut my finger on the metal of the stove. I looked at Tracy and said how weird is that? He knew I was going to cut my finger and he gave me the bandaid. There is too much coincidence for it to be coincidence. I know it was our lord who left it for me. It feels so good to know he is with us in everything we do. We continued for some time and finally called it an evening. We each went our own way, Tony and I went to sleep when we got home, it had been a long day and we were tired but fulfilled from the job we did helping our children move ahead in life.
Today we helped our daughter Stacy move the last of her stuff back to our home. This little one has been having a hard time leaving the nest. Once engaged, she broke it off. She felt something wasn't right. She then met someone and fell in love so fast. Her father and I were worried because we had seen her cry be upset and miserable with this guy. But she must have had other ideas. One day out of the blue and with no word to us she married this guy. We were shocked. We knew we had to have faith in the decision our daughter had made. In a couple weeks later our worst fears happened. Stacy called to tell us her husband threatened her life. We asked her exactly what happened and after some time going over everything that transpired we agreed with her she need to leave. Marriage should never be rushed into nor taken lightly. It is a blessing of our lord to match two peoples lives, that they may share this life together with a partner, a best friend, a companion that seems to know your next thought before you say it. She moved out and got a legal separtation, she stayed with us for a while then moved out with a girlfriend, the arrangement didn't work and now she's back home again. We talked over a plan with her that would eventually lead to her ability to move out on her own after paying off some debts she has. Blending her stuff with ours was a little tricky but I found a way to hide stuff out of the way for awhile until she'll move out and need it again. When once again Tony and I will put on wour moving clothes and houst the stuff out. Till we meet again have a blessed day. Love to all Debra
Since Tracy's drive is to Bentonville and Robbie's to Fayetteville, they looked for someway to split the difference so the commute would not be so bad for either one. They spotted a little house in a cul-de-sac in Lowell. It is sweet and has a back yard for the dog Chloe a black Labrador they got last year. Still a pup but getting bigger everyday and needing a yard. She waited all day for them to get home before getting to go out. The old house had no fence and was close to a busy street so was not a good place to put her while they were gone. Now there is a beautiful grape vineyard behind their home.
We cleaned we straightend, we put away boxes. We stayed up late at the old house cleaning, and it seems the lord was with me. When I pulled the stove out to clean the floor under the stove and wipe down the wall I found an ink pen and a bandaid. I cleaned them off and laid them on the counter. Now the kids had moved everything out of the house. The only thing we had with us was the cleaning products, and I want you to know, about five minutes later after finding the bandaid I cut my finger on the metal of the stove. I looked at Tracy and said how weird is that? He knew I was going to cut my finger and he gave me the bandaid. There is too much coincidence for it to be coincidence. I know it was our lord who left it for me. It feels so good to know he is with us in everything we do. We continued for some time and finally called it an evening. We each went our own way, Tony and I went to sleep when we got home, it had been a long day and we were tired but fulfilled from the job we did helping our children move ahead in life.
Today we helped our daughter Stacy move the last of her stuff back to our home. This little one has been having a hard time leaving the nest. Once engaged, she broke it off. She felt something wasn't right. She then met someone and fell in love so fast. Her father and I were worried because we had seen her cry be upset and miserable with this guy. But she must have had other ideas. One day out of the blue and with no word to us she married this guy. We were shocked. We knew we had to have faith in the decision our daughter had made. In a couple weeks later our worst fears happened. Stacy called to tell us her husband threatened her life. We asked her exactly what happened and after some time going over everything that transpired we agreed with her she need to leave. Marriage should never be rushed into nor taken lightly. It is a blessing of our lord to match two peoples lives, that they may share this life together with a partner, a best friend, a companion that seems to know your next thought before you say it. She moved out and got a legal separtation, she stayed with us for a while then moved out with a girlfriend, the arrangement didn't work and now she's back home again. We talked over a plan with her that would eventually lead to her ability to move out on her own after paying off some debts she has. Blending her stuff with ours was a little tricky but I found a way to hide stuff out of the way for awhile until she'll move out and need it again. When once again Tony and I will put on wour moving clothes and houst the stuff out. Till we meet again have a blessed day. Love to all Debra
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Keith Urban
Again it seems the lord is telling me he is here with me, with all of us. I was driving to work and thinking of a wonderful message one of my blogger friends sent me. It left me feeling so uplifted. So as I drove to work I told the lord thank you for his blessings on my life. Moments later But By the Grace of God sung by Keith Urban came on the radio. My heart rushed as I felt the love of God through this song. If you have never listened to it, it is so good. I had never heard this song before. A lot of things have changed in my life throughout the years and even my faith and spirituality has never been as strong as it is today, and I know he will continue to open my eyes to see the world as he sees it and as I am to teach and treat the world.
At work my friend Clarence, who has done much biblical education in his life, and I have had many discussions and prayer. He made hisself available to those who had a spiritual need. He preaches at many of the local churches. He saw the need for prayer for so many at our work that he got with the management and was able to start prayer time during the lunch breaks. He felt he was being called by the lord to minister in a new way to reach some that may not have felt they had anyone. His smile makes my heart lighter and he always says hello and have a blessed day. These simple words mean so much. So many could benefit if we all spread his blessing to each other.
My day started with my lord and as the evening falls he will stay with me and as I slumber through the night his love with never stray. I have my faith in my father. His will be done, and there by the grace of god go I.
Love to all and may your day be blessed.
At work my friend Clarence, who has done much biblical education in his life, and I have had many discussions and prayer. He made hisself available to those who had a spiritual need. He preaches at many of the local churches. He saw the need for prayer for so many at our work that he got with the management and was able to start prayer time during the lunch breaks. He felt he was being called by the lord to minister in a new way to reach some that may not have felt they had anyone. His smile makes my heart lighter and he always says hello and have a blessed day. These simple words mean so much. So many could benefit if we all spread his blessing to each other.
My day started with my lord and as the evening falls he will stay with me and as I slumber through the night his love with never stray. I have my faith in my father. His will be done, and there by the grace of god go I.
Love to all and may your day be blessed.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
A Terrible Shame
We are blessed in this world by those the lord brings into our lives. I am truly blessed to know a young woman named Jessica. Jessica is a lovely beautiful soul. The lord is truly in this child and she holds him close in her mind body and soul. She shows her love everyday, you can see it in her smile and the kindness she shows those who she is near.
My heart goes out to Jessica tonight and in the days to come. Jessica lost a dear friend a lovely young woman named Kiley. No one knows the pain that people hold within them sometimes. Kileys pain must have been tremendous as it consumed her and overcame her so much she took her life. A devastating tragedy that will be hard to recover from. Such a lovely young spirit, cut down at such a early stage in life.
Life is hard and we must live our lives for one another. Loving, caring, sharing, inspiring, giving, being there for one another. Reaching out with a kind word, a message of hope, the lords blessings. My prayers go out to all those who knew and loved Kiley. Have faith children our lord and saviour has a plan he did not let this soul leave this world without a reason or purpose. Though your hearts are heavy laden, take heart that in time healing will begin, stay close to one another and don't loose faith. For the lord is with you.
If I could take the pain away I would, but I can't, maybe the words I have written will help.
Love to all
Debra
My heart goes out to Jessica tonight and in the days to come. Jessica lost a dear friend a lovely young woman named Kiley. No one knows the pain that people hold within them sometimes. Kileys pain must have been tremendous as it consumed her and overcame her so much she took her life. A devastating tragedy that will be hard to recover from. Such a lovely young spirit, cut down at such a early stage in life.
Life is hard and we must live our lives for one another. Loving, caring, sharing, inspiring, giving, being there for one another. Reaching out with a kind word, a message of hope, the lords blessings. My prayers go out to all those who knew and loved Kiley. Have faith children our lord and saviour has a plan he did not let this soul leave this world without a reason or purpose. Though your hearts are heavy laden, take heart that in time healing will begin, stay close to one another and don't loose faith. For the lord is with you.
If I could take the pain away I would, but I can't, maybe the words I have written will help.
Love to all
Debra
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Today I Have A Birthday Girl
She's not a girl anymore she's a fantastic young lady and a wonderful friend to so many. Denise is exactly as I would have wanted her to be if I really had a choice in it. I know the lord gave me this beautiful young women. We seen some hardships as some of you who have known me a long time know. With God and time she has overcome the adversity and has become an even more wonderful individual than I could have imagined. She has love of a sweet man Michael. Love of her family both dads, her brother Robbie and sister Stacy. Lord truly blessed me with my children they help me know the diversity of the world as they each are so different. Denise and I are so much alike though we drive each other crazy. My children know God and family are the most important things in my life. They have I believe learned to treat others with love, honor, respect and dignity. This is a lesson I have said to them all of their lives.
So Denise turns 31 today. The party is at my house with some friends and family coming over. It will be a great time as we will all be together and that is so special. To have fellowship with others is truly a blessing. And 31 years ago the lord brought my first born and I together and she has been a blessing ever since. I love you Denise! Happy Birthday darling! Your momma
So Denise turns 31 today. The party is at my house with some friends and family coming over. It will be a great time as we will all be together and that is so special. To have fellowship with others is truly a blessing. And 31 years ago the lord brought my first born and I together and she has been a blessing ever since. I love you Denise! Happy Birthday darling! Your momma
Thursday, February 07, 2008
The Great Connector
Sunday Tony ( my wonderful husband of 24 years) and I went for a drive in the country. We headed out Hwy 16 East. Our drive took us through Baldwin and Elkins, past Brashears where we reminisced over 50cent haircuts at Dowell Collins with Tony's grandpa Dane Byrd. We always used to say grandpa it cost you just as much for a haircut at Dowells as it does in town by the time you figure in the gas to git there. Of which Dane would say yeah but I love the drive. How to you beat that kind of logic. It's about the quality of living your life and how you choose to do it. Dane had it figured out. We drove on and quickly we were passing through Combs. The little post office gas station town all in one. We made the decision not to go the Pig Trail and to circle round back through to Huntsville. We went through the little town of St. Paul and around Aurora. Over War Eagle Creek. The bridges and long curving roads and up and town the hills of our beloved Arkansas. Tony and I talked about how people ask us why we go for these drives. We both say its how we were raised. We love this country. Its beauty and its calming effects on us. We needed this drive. Away from TV and house chores and work. Just miles of country highway and lovely scenery.
Our journey ended as we traveled back on 412 toward Springdale. As we passed by Nob Hill and the turn off to War Eagle marina I thought of the lake houses at Blue Springs. The homes Tony and I love are the older ones that we can remember for years. We have wanted a house by the lake for years now. We would love to retire there.
Well I turned into Blue Springs just to take a look. A home we had looked at about 5 years ago but decided against was still occupied. We talked about how we should have bought the home when it was for sale. The back yard led right to the water and a small dock. Well we still had kids at home and we didn't want them to have to change schools. So we didn't buy. As we drove a little further ..bingo.. a lovely home for sale. Not one of the really old homes, but one that had been built more recent in between two of the older homes. I caught the name of the realtor who was on the sign but not her number nor the company name, but expected she probably had a website and I would plug in her name on the computer later and find the home and maybe the price.
Tony and I were very excited. We hoped this would be the place for us. We drove on home talking about the location how it was pefect and one of the areas we had always looked at. Later that day after we got back home, I got on the computer to check my email, myspace...debbyrd1... and read my favorite blogs. Much to my surprise as I am reading the blog of my brother in laws neice Jessica McCash I see on the side bar of some of her favorite blogs the name of the realtor I was going to look up. I quickly clicked over and even saw the house on one of her blog posts. She wrote of selling her own home and about how God was in her life. I truly believe that there are no coincidences that our lord guides our life I believe in our lord and saviour Jesus and that God is everywhere for us at all times. So I commented Suzette and she wrote back to me. I feel she will be instrumental in someday Tony and I finding the right home or property on the lake. Anyway I wanted to encourage her that the lord loves us and that he will provide for us what we need. That mostly what we need is his love and he gives it and he asks us to love each other and spread his word to others. My faith is strong and I will never loose faith. The is truly the great connector as the chance of finding this young lady on a friends blog is huge and yet it happened and I know he sent her to me. There may be more post on the lake house someday. Oh the house we saw was way to expensive and much larger than we thought from looking at it from the street. Give thanks to the lord every day, he loves us and we should praise him for all his blessings. Till next time
Our journey ended as we traveled back on 412 toward Springdale. As we passed by Nob Hill and the turn off to War Eagle marina I thought of the lake houses at Blue Springs. The homes Tony and I love are the older ones that we can remember for years. We have wanted a house by the lake for years now. We would love to retire there.
Well I turned into Blue Springs just to take a look. A home we had looked at about 5 years ago but decided against was still occupied. We talked about how we should have bought the home when it was for sale. The back yard led right to the water and a small dock. Well we still had kids at home and we didn't want them to have to change schools. So we didn't buy. As we drove a little further ..bingo.. a lovely home for sale. Not one of the really old homes, but one that had been built more recent in between two of the older homes. I caught the name of the realtor who was on the sign but not her number nor the company name, but expected she probably had a website and I would plug in her name on the computer later and find the home and maybe the price.
Tony and I were very excited. We hoped this would be the place for us. We drove on home talking about the location how it was pefect and one of the areas we had always looked at. Later that day after we got back home, I got on the computer to check my email, myspace...debbyrd1... and read my favorite blogs. Much to my surprise as I am reading the blog of my brother in laws neice Jessica McCash I see on the side bar of some of her favorite blogs the name of the realtor I was going to look up. I quickly clicked over and even saw the house on one of her blog posts. She wrote of selling her own home and about how God was in her life. I truly believe that there are no coincidences that our lord guides our life I believe in our lord and saviour Jesus and that God is everywhere for us at all times. So I commented Suzette and she wrote back to me. I feel she will be instrumental in someday Tony and I finding the right home or property on the lake. Anyway I wanted to encourage her that the lord loves us and that he will provide for us what we need. That mostly what we need is his love and he gives it and he asks us to love each other and spread his word to others. My faith is strong and I will never loose faith. The is truly the great connector as the chance of finding this young lady on a friends blog is huge and yet it happened and I know he sent her to me. There may be more post on the lake house someday. Oh the house we saw was way to expensive and much larger than we thought from looking at it from the street. Give thanks to the lord every day, he loves us and we should praise him for all his blessings. Till next time
Lost
It's back, oh my gosh, I can't believe how long they drug this out. The high anticipation, the hours, days, months. What is it? What's back? LOST oh I know some of you are saying that's the most ridiculous frustrating show, but I can't help myself. I love all the guys, the confusion of the story, trying to figure out where they are going next. I feel like these guys are really dead. Spirits if you will stuck on the island by some unusual phenomonon. Maybe the smoke creature on behind the magnetic wall. And Benjamin, evil Benjamin who plays with alls emotions. So the cavalry has arrived. Or has it. Who are these people who flew in with their helicopter, and what's on the boat that's so scary? Who's the tall slender black man that's so mysterious. What's his connection to this rescue group, and how does he know Benjamin.
Charlie died, poor Charlie... what a sweet character, I'll miss him.
John Lock- friend or foe to our group? Seems evil and yet we somehow know this guy is not the bad guy, he's just very curious and suspicious of what's going on, and out to find out.
What's with the scary old house and the opening door that wouldn't go away?
All these questions and many more and now you know my reasons for my love of this show.
I can't wait for next week.
Charlie died, poor Charlie... what a sweet character, I'll miss him.
John Lock- friend or foe to our group? Seems evil and yet we somehow know this guy is not the bad guy, he's just very curious and suspicious of what's going on, and out to find out.
What's with the scary old house and the opening door that wouldn't go away?
All these questions and many more and now you know my reasons for my love of this show.
I can't wait for next week.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Stormy weather
Its Fat Tuesday, I should be on Dickson having a green beer ( ha ha Jason)or something, but alas I'm letting the weather be my excuse for not going out. My intent tonight was to leave work, go vote, get ready and go out with Tony to the celebration of Mardi Gras on Dickson Street. That's Fayetteville's version of Bourbon Street. In fact its our everything street. If its going on in my home town it's happening on Dickson. Well I did go vote. Came home, let the dog in ( Joxer was so happy to come inside), and instead of getting ready I but on some burgers. See the weather got me a little soggy. I decided not to deal. I would just stay home with my sweetie and watch home shows or Terminator or something. We did drink a beer and I cooked us burgers on the ol George Forman. They were delicious. Now I'm blogging and the TV in the office is on HGTV. Tony's watching One Tree Hill, so much for our celebrating. Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and for some the onset of lent. We should remember and celebrate our lord and saviour Jesus Christ in our lives daily.
All in all he helped make my decision for me. We are truly blessed.
All in all he helped make my decision for me. We are truly blessed.
Aaaawwwwmm.... ok the game way outdid the commercials this year. Not in the very many years of watching the Super Bowl game do I think I remember such a dull time. But how bout those Giants huh? Pulled it out right at the end. Im a Steelers fan so last year was the epitamy for me. Ben and the Bus and my old school commentator Terry Bradshaw (former quarterback Pittsburgh Steelers).So this year we almost made it, but almost doesn't count. So I'm no fan of the Manning boys, but I couldn't feel there was something wrong with the whole viideo taping that went on in the opposing teams dressing room when at the Patriots stadium. So I had to go with New York. So I did enjoy the game and I think if I were to pick a commercial I liked the most it was the Budweiser one where the dog trained the horse and he wins a spot on the next years team. That one gave me a good feeling inside. That's my feeling about it. Till next time , bye bye
Sunday, February 03, 2008
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL......
Or are you ready for some ingenious commercials.. My husband is in it for the football of course he is a man and the testostorone is building up . I however love the commercials I ready myself for them every year. My soda in one hand my chips on the table, I sit patiently waiting to see whose add will generate the most emotion. Not laughter only but adds in the past have made me cry to, and that can make it just as good as any funny add does. So the hours are nearing and the teams are warming up and the network is prepping. I'll have my reviews tomorrow. Till we meet again.
Mardi Gras!
Hey hey hey its Mardi Gras time again! Last year Stacy and I went down on Dickson street and watched the parade. This year however she had to work. Stacy works overnight and so she sleeps in the day. I could have gone alone but part of the whole fun is she has so much fun and I enjoy watching her.
The floats are pretty amateur but show thought. And all in all they come out giving everyone a smile. Last year a lady through her beads directly at my camera. Since I didn't want it to hit the lens I lowered it from my face just in time to get hit in the nose and eye by the necklace. The lady probably thought it would make a great shot to have the beads coming right at me but it could have cost me a lot of money in repairs to my camera and it did hurt my face. The experience pretty much ended my day at the parade.
The floats will go down Dickson St. again on Fat Tuesday and Tony and I will go down and watch it then this year. Till we meet again, Debra
The floats are pretty amateur but show thought. And all in all they come out giving everyone a smile. Last year a lady through her beads directly at my camera. Since I didn't want it to hit the lens I lowered it from my face just in time to get hit in the nose and eye by the necklace. The lady probably thought it would make a great shot to have the beads coming right at me but it could have cost me a lot of money in repairs to my camera and it did hurt my face. The experience pretty much ended my day at the parade.
The floats will go down Dickson St. again on Fat Tuesday and Tony and I will go down and watch it then this year. Till we meet again, Debra
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