The Greatest Job

I may never be as cleaver as my neighbor down the street.

I may never be as weathy as some other men I meet.

I may never have the glory that some other men have had,

But I‘ve got to be successful as a little fellows dad.

There are certain dreams I cherish

That I‘d like to see come true.

There are things I would accomplish

Ere my working days  are through.

But the task my heart is set on, is to guide a little lad,

and to make myself successful as that little fellows dad. 

It is the one job that I dream of

It’s the task I think of most.

If I fail that growing youngster I have nothing else to boast.

For though wealth I would gather , all my future would be sad.

If I fail to be successful as this little fellows dad.

 I may never get earths glory

I may never gather gold

Men my count me as a failure

When my business life is told.

But if he who follows after me,

 a Christian I‘ll be glad .

 For then I know I’ve been successful

as that little fellow’s dad.

Prophets of Old

                    
 I been reading about what a prophet of old said and that is that death is real, its in the plan. Maybe not today but it will come to each of us one day.  No way out!  There are two deaths.  Regular death taking you from this earth / Spiritual death taking you from believing!  Regular death, no escape! gonna happen!  Spiritual death , can escape this one!  
 First one will happen to us all.  Second one we have a choice.  That second one is the one we have to think about if we believe in a after life.     Comes down to this, follow Christ or follow our own path?   Have faith in God and his great plan or just believe its all for nothing. Its a choice! 
 The prophets of old said, "this life is a probationary state."  
We have a choice. He knew we would love choices!  I know I love having choices!  I love this plan!   I'm not perfect, not sure I will ever be totally perfect but i try to be my best!  His plan is that he wants us to be happy and he knew with right choices and having our family we would be happy so He put His plan in order.  We been here together as a family and he knows we would want to continue that way. Its a great plan and if we do goof up which we all do , then he picks up the slack , don't have to carry that burden. Its been taken care, just turn it over to Him. great! 
   
 A prophet said " there is a space granted unto man in which he might repent, [that space is here and now on this earth]therefore this life becomes our probationary state " this is where it all  happens guys" right here and now. Here is the words of the prophets of old:

[ this being the plan of Redemption which was laid for man ] saying
If ye will repent and harden not your hearts, then will I have mercy upon you through my Only Begotten Son, who set the example.
" I go and prepare a place for you that where I am you may be also."   Its worked out to be fair for all!   love you all, mama

Our Maggie

A few pictures of our sweet Maggie. Todd says she is # eight in line of our children. ha.  We do love her so!                   

Vintage sayings:

May joy be with you while you stay and peace be with you on your way.

Use it up / wear it out, make it do or do without!

The world is so full of a number of things... i am sure we should all be as happy as kings.

Home sweet home.

Let me live in the house by the side of the road and be a friend to man.

A woman's home is her castle 

 A stew to make ,a cake to bake

From a friend of thine to a friend of mine

Gone but not forgotten 

A friend loveth at all times

Long may it wave

Its a Wonderful Life

Rise and shine

May all who come unto my door sweet wellness find and peace of mind

Do right /fear not

To a friends house the road is never long

Two Wolves

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people .  He said ,My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.

One is Evil. It is anger , envy, jealousy, sorrow , regret , greed, arrogance, self -pity, guilt , resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. 

The other is Good.  It is joy , peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: " Which wolf wins?"

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."

One of my favorite songs to hear at Christmas time

Holy child close to my heart, I guard you from all danger; Prince of Peace and Light of Life , here cradled in a manger.  Holy Child Immanuel, A miracle of wonder, did you hear the angels sing in glory strong as thunder?   Did the shepherds really see the star not like to any other? Did it lead them here to find this Holy Child and Mother?  Holy child here in my arms, the long awaited Savior , King of Kings and Lord of Lords  A gift of loving favor,    Holy child a joy sublime, more blessed than any other, will the people understand that you’re their elder brother?  Will they know you are the son of God, Begotten of the Father?  Can they know the hope I feel as your adoring Mother.

Leslie can sing this beautifully/sometimes when rocking Jayden i hum this

Marc

   MARC

Here is my grandson Marc.  He is one smart guy and has a good heart.  I got a couple snap shorts of him and just had to blog them.  We have had some nice talks in the pass.  I just want him to know I love him and wish him a bright and happy future. At this time he is working at Publix's Super Market.

Jenny, Leslie & Stacey

       I LOVE THIS PICTURE!!  WILL POST IT AGAIN SO THE REFLECTION  IS NOT THERE.