Life of JMK and MEJK

Happy Anniversary

2011-09-16T00:01:00.007-05:00

Happy Anniversary

to the Man in my life!

"

I'd Say You"

If I had to say what love feels like
I'd say you
If I had to say what love tastes like
I'd say you
If I had to show what love looks like
That's an easy thing to do
I'd pick your favorite colors
And honey I'd paint you

If someone asked what heaven is
I'd say you
If I describe what pleasure is
I'd say you
If I had to show what a dream looks like
That's an easy thing to do
I'd pick your favorite colors
And honey I'd paint you

In Webster's book
I'd even add a word or two
Under perfect lover
I'd put see you
If I had to show my biggest thrill
That's an easy thing to do
I'd pick your favorite colors
And honey I'd paint you

I'd say you
I'd say you

If I had to show what love looks like
That's an easy thing to do
I'd pick your favorite colors
And honey I'd paint you

Visit from the King Family

2011-09-04T15:35:00.001-05:00

Daddy Jared put a movie on so Addie would relax

and take a nap.

Didn't work Jared for putting Addie to sleep but it sure did for
you!

Got to spend a little time with Jesse!
What a cutie he is.

Eyes full of wonder!

Jesse, named after his Pawpaw and
his Great Grandpa.

Jesse

What a little smile!

Miss Addie did take her nap once Mamaw told her we would put
sprinkle polish on her fingers and toes AFTER her nap!!

Well, momma and daddy said it's time to go so Jesse got to ride
to the car on Pawpaw's shoulder.

Bye Pawpaw and Mamaw!

Somehow Momma Leigh avoided Mamaw's camera but I'll get you next time!!! Glad y'all came to visit!

My Sisters are the best!

2011-08-30T22:44:00.001-05:00

I am so blessed because I have 2 of the very best sisters!!!

What a difference a day made...

2011-07-09T21:20:00.002-05:00

What a difference a day made when my savior died for my sins!

I don't compare my daddy to God but a difference was made in the life of my daddy in a single day. He was out working on cutting a tree stump out with a chainsaw on May 5, 2011 when he felt very tried, weak and decided to call it a day. He was headed to his truck to go home when he went to the ground and couldn't get back up. My step-mom called for an ambulance. Daddy was taken to Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, he had had a minor stroke.

By May 6, 2011 he was moved to a stroke rehab center thinking he would just have some minor issues to work through. On the afternoon of May 7, 2011 daddy had what they call a humongus stroke and was taken back to Trinity Mother Frances and was pronouced dead at about 8:30pm. What a difference a day make.....

In Memory of

Preston A. Jones Sr

03/15/1926 - 05/07/2011

I miss you very much...

Spring Break 2011 - Caldwell Zoo

2011-03-15T17:12:00.000-05:00

We decided to take a trip to the Caldwell Zoo today at Kae's request.

Waiting in line at the zoo...Seems like everybody
was at the zoo today!

Thank you for our tickets. Have a nice day.

Kae has her camera as well.

We truly did have a fun day at the zoo.

2011 Spring Break

2011-03-14T22:44:00.000-05:00

Kae enjoying the moonroof!

All the cats were thrilled to see her and this is only 4 of the 9.

Stopped by the library in Van, TX. Found just what she wanted.

Feeling right at home in Mrs Lee's cabin.

You've heard of tip toeing through the tulips? Well, this is strolling through the daffodils with Great Aunt Carol!

Great Aunt Carol or you could say Sister Carol depending on who your talking to, me or Kae.

Expending energy. :o)

We were a little concerned that it was going to be another dreary sunshineless day but, we did have sunshine!

I love all the details of the great outdoors.

Can't you hear the water running over the rocks?

Lonely little daffodil on the side of the creek.

We haven't worn her out yet.

Beautiful little lake in Mrs. Lee's garden

More details

Our own little daffodil!

I love the Springtime!

2011-03-04T22:18:00.001-06:00

Sunsets in Ben Wheeler in the Springtime are absolutely gorgeous.

The Goldwing wheels roll again.

The Bradford Pear is in full bloom with the honey bees buzzing.

Even the animals are enjoying the sunshine.

Mrs Lee's Garden

2011-02-26T20:37:00.018-06:00

We decided to go visit Mrs Lee's Garden today. It was really cloudy today but we thought maybe the clouds would disappear or burn off so we got in the car and headed toward Gladewater. First, we decide to fill up the VW with diesel. Boy, the fuel prices are going through the roof.

I really love this guy in the mirror!

Even though it was a cloudy gloomy day, it was a great day! The surroundings were beautiful.

Beep, Beep!!

It seems like Spring is in the air and I'm thrilled!!

2011-02-20T13:59:00.008-06:00

I love photography. I'm not your typical photographer. I'm not very good at setting up a shot. I like to shoot and see what I get. Now this style of photography doesn't get you lots of good pictures but I sure have a good time doing it.

My Saucer Magnolia in the last few days has gone from little bitty buds to blooms. In the next few days it will be in full bloom and gorgeous!

Sunshine, beautiful Sunshine!!

2011-02-10T19:55:00.004-06:00

I was out with my camera today since the sun was shinging so brightly. We have had so much cold, cloudy weather lately that when the sunshine came out today I had to go outside! While out walking and visiting with our animals I spotted this large bird in the top of a dead tree. Jigs, one of our cats spotted him as well. She was headed up that tree like she thought she could catch him.

He didn't stay long but long enough for me to get a picture. I don't have any idea what kind of bird he was but he sure was pretty.

If Christ Died For All, What Then?

2010-12-28T08:15:00.003-06:00

Watch this video first, please.

That's My King!!!

2010-12-24T15:35:00.001-06:00

By Dr. S.M. Lockridge

The Bible says my King is a seven-way king....
He's the King of the Jews; that's a racial king....
He's the King of Israel; that's a national King....
He's the King of Righteousness....
He's the King of the Ages.....
He's the King of Heaven....
He's the King of Glory....
He's the King of kings, and He's the Lord of lords.
That's my King. Well....I wonder, do you know Him?....

David said, "The Heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows His handiwork.
My King is a sovereign King.
No means of measure can define His limitless love.
No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shoreless supply.
No barrier can hinder Him from pouring out His blessings.
He's enduringly strong....
He's entirely sincere....
He's eternally steadfast....
He's immortally graceful....
He's imperially powerful....
He's impartially merciful....... Do you know Him?

He's the greatest phenomenon that ever crossed the horizon of this world.
He's God's Son....
He's a sinner's Saviour....
He's the centerpiece of civilization....
He stands in the solitude of Himself....
He's august....
He's unique....
He's unparalleled....
He's unprecedented....
He's the loftiest idea in literature....
He's the highest personality in philosophy....
He's the supreme problem in higher criticism....
He's the fundamental doctrine of true theology....
He's the cardinal necessity for spiritual religion....
He's the miracle of the age.... Yes he is.
He's the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him....
He's the only one qualified to be an all sufficient Saviour......I wonder if you know Him today?

He supplies strength for the weak....
He's available for the tempted and the tried....
He sympathizes and He saves....
He strengthens and sustains....
He guards and He guides....
He heals the sick....
He cleanses lepers....
He forgives sinners....
He discharges debtors....
He delivers captives....
He defends the feeble....
He blesses the young....
He serves the unfortunate....
He regards the aged....
He rewards the diligent....
and He beautifies the meek....... I wonder if you know Him?

Well, my King....
is THE King....
He's the key to knowledge....
He's the wellspring to wisdom....
He's the doorway of deliverance....
He's the pathway of peace....
He's the roadway of righteousness ....
He's the highway of holiness....
He's the gateway of glory....... Do you know Him?

Well....His office is manifold....
His promise is sure....
His light is matchless....
His goodness is limitless....
His mercy is everlasting....
His love never changes....
His word is enough....
His grace is sufficient....
His reign is righteous....
and His yoke is easy, and his burden is light. I wish I could describe Him to you, but
He's indescribable....
He's incomprehensible....
He's invincible....
He's irresistible.

Well, you can't get Him out of your mind....
You can't get Him off of your hand....
You can't out live Him, and you can't live without Him....
The Pharisees couldn't stand Him, but they found out they couldn't stop Him....
Pilate couldn't find any fault in Him....The witnesses couldn't get their testimonies to agree....
Herod couldn't kill Him....
Death couldn't handle Him,
and the grave couldn't hold Him.

Yea!!!, that's my King, that's my King.
Father..."Thine is the Kingdom....and the Power....and the Glory....Forever"....and ever, and ever, and ever, and ever. How long is that? And ever...and ever...and when you get through with all the forevers, then.... AMEN!....AMEN!

Wow!!!!

2010-12-21T18:44:00.002-06:00

This is the grandson of some friends ours. It is awesome!!!!

"Courageous" the Movie

2010-11-30T16:35:00.000-06:00

Thankful for my parents

2010-11-23T08:10:00.006-06:00

I am thankful for my parents this morning.

I used to hear others say, "I was blessed to be raised in a godly home" when I was a new Christian. For a long time, I felt like my life and family before Christ were somehow inferior because I did not grow up in a gospel preaching home. As I have grown in the faith, I have come to see that I had the exact right family I needed to have for God to work HIS purposes in my life. My parents were caring and responsible, and only wanted my best. They sacrificed for me, and worked hard for our family.

I see parents often pressuring their children in life; to do certain things, to achieve certain levels of excellence that are perhaps more for the prestige than anything. I know a young person who wants so desperately to get the parents' approval that the child's life is nothing but a frantic, stress-filled race for success in any and everything, at the expense of the relationship with Christ. Christian parents, above all, ought to understand the reality that the purposes God has for our children is not ours to determine or force. I hope I have not done that with my children. And I'm thankful my parents never did that with me. They may be outside of the fellowship of the Lord, but not outside of HIS watch, and I continue to pray for them.

Preparing for our 2010 Thanksgiving Celebration

2010-11-21T17:15:00.004-06:00

I am so excited!!! It's time again for our Thanksgiving Celebration. We will be hosting it on Friday, November 25th. I will be posting pictures after our celebration. There will be lots of family and friends.

What are you thankful for? I am so thankful that Jesus chose to die on the cross in payment for my sins and saved my soul. I didn't have to do anything. I'm trusting HIM. Why me, why did HE choose me? I am a sinner saved by the grace of Jesus Christ. Did HE choose you too?

The Stump Grinder LIVES!!!

2010-09-07T21:26:00.001-05:00

Lean on Me

2010-09-06T09:36:00.001-05:00

I have friends that are always there when I need them. I hope I am the same kind of friend in return.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

2010-09-05T15:28:00.027-05:00

Today was a gorgeous and cool day that GOD has made and we went for a motorcycle ride to enjoy it. We left about 9:00am.

I walked out to our gate to wait for HFR to pull thru. I noticed our Saucer Magnolia tree also known as a Purple Tulip tree was gorgeous even though it was not in bloom. It has some strange looking pods on it. You might have to enlarge the picture by clicking on the picture to see them.

We then headed out through the city of Van, TX and on out FM 16 to the city of Lindale.

We are traveling along at a pretty good clip (speed). Anyone that knows HFR knows you don't ride a motorcycle slow!!! I take my camera with me on the back of a Honda Goldwing and I get some pretty good shots. This shot of this house/home reminds me of my daughter-in-love JAH. She is the one that taught me to look and think...I wonder who used to live there? I wonder what happened that the house/home is abandoned? My mind can really begin to wonder at this point.

In Lindale we turned and went out Hwy 69 to Faulkner Park. It is really a beautiful park with a great walking path.

If you are looking for beauty you can see it everywhere. God's handiwork is everywhere.

Even up a tree such as this long tall pine tree!

While we were walking along HFR got a phone call from our eldest. "Eldest" walked with us the rest of the walk. This is why HFR likes his cell phone. He's never out of touch!

This is a shot of the beautiful little lake that you walk around.

There are joggers and walkers but no wheels, it is for pediestians only. I really enjoyed seeing this grandma with her little grandson pointing out to him God's creation.

The ducks were out enjoying the weather as well. Wow, what a beautiful place to visit.

There is even beauty in this spiney sharp weed!

We finished out 2 mile walk then back on the motorcycle to cool off. :) We headed out Hwy 69N to FM 49 in Mineola. There was a train blocking the road so we decided we would try to find a way around it to no avail.

But I did see another abandoned house/home and my mind starts to wonder once again.

We made it back to FM 49 head toward FM 2869 then to Hwy 80 then to FM 14 in Hawkins.

Right before we got to Hawkins we stopped at a roadside park for a little rest off the bike. This is HFR, the love of my life.

He is plotting and planning our trip back home. From FM 14 we head toward FM 2710 at Red Springs where we take FM 452 Old Dallas/Shreveport Rd.

While on FM 454 we passed by this little church. It caught my eye because of the fans on the building. Now I know you are saying "What's so special about the fans"? Well when I was a little girl my granny (my mother's mother) lived at 5516 Feagan in Houston, TX. She had a fan just like this. It is a big ole attic fan turned on it's side and place in a window. It would pull air all the way through the house. In the Spring and Fall her house was cool as could be. Her house doesn't exist anymore, it has been replaced with condominiums.

Our travels continued over the river and through the woods. Actually over a couple of old wooden bridges.

See I really do carry my camera!!!

On down the road to FM 1253 and at Jamestown we turn onto FM 1805 then back to Hwy 110 in Van and back home. The day was great but it's always wonderful to be back home!!!

We have a wonderful young nephew that came out to exterminate our home after we got back from our ride. He was so busy I didn't get his picture but I did get a picture of his precious wife KF and son KF. Thanks MSF for a job well done. Oh, and BTW Cindy I got to meet Sadie. she's a cutie!

I'll Praise You in This Storm

2010-08-12T16:42:00.000-05:00

Sanctus Real - Lead Me (Slideshow With Lyrics)

2010-08-11T12:53:00.003-05:00

This is a very moving song. I pray for fathers today that they will lead their wives and children with love. I am very thankful that I have a husband that leads as his Father God leads him.

A Day with some of the Grandchildren 07/29/2010

2010-08-09T07:33:00.011-05:00

We recently went to Houston and had a chance to go to the Houston Museum of Natural Science with Dylan, Kaelyn, Jacob and Joseph. We had a great time.

Butterflies at the Butterfly Museum were beautiful.

The "Corpse Flower". We didn't get to see it in bloom, here it had already died.

In the Burkebaker Planetarium

Kaelyn's shoes in the black light.

Clock that is based on the earth's gravety and rotation. It's really pretty neat.

The Gospel According to God

2010-06-14T08:42:00.003-05:00

Eph 1:3
Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly [places] in Christ:
Eph 1:4
According as he (GOD) hath chosen us in him (Jesus Christ) before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him (GOD) in love:
Eph 1:5
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself (GOD), according to the good pleasure of his (GOD) will,
Eph 1:6
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
Eph 1:7
In whom we have redemption through his (Jesus Christ) blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Eph 1:8
Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
Eph 1:9
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Eph 1:10
That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; [even] in him:
Eph 1:11
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
Eph 1:12
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
Eph 1:13
In whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Eph 1:14
Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
Eph 1:15
Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
Eph 1:16
Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
Eph 1:17
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
Eph 1:18
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Eph 1:19
And what [is] the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his (GOD) mighty power,
Eph 1:20
Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set [him] at his own right hand in the heavenly [places],
Eph 1:21
Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
Eph 1:22
And hath put all [things] under his feet, and gave him [to be] the head over all [things] to the church,
Eph 1:23
Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

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WOW, HE did it all!!!

All scripture is KJV. Emphasis is mine by bold, italics and words in (parenthesis).

Through it All

2010-05-23T09:09:00.000-05:00

The Old Oak Tree came down TODAY

2010-05-17T16:49:00.010-05:00

HFR went out this morning and gathered up more wood that needed to be burned and stacked it all around the tree.

There were still coals of fire in the ashes and before you know it the fire was blazing. Also it helped that the wood was very dry.

We went in to eat lunch. In less than an hour from the time the fire started to blaze the tree fell.

...and Geecee watched the whole thing!

Old Oak Tree

2010-05-16T22:46:00.015-05:00

On May 8, 2010 we decided that we were going to try to burn an old dead oak tree. It had died from a disease called "Oak Wilt". We sure hated loosing that tree and the other 3 like it. It is very expensive to have these big old trees taken down so we decided we would do it ourselves. On this particular weekend Ronnie, Jennifer and Kae were here. Ronnie is a very hard and good worker so we got started. Ronnie started by boring holes in the trunk of the tree and filling them with diesel.

Then we started piling logs around the base of the tree. We don't have a fireplace that burns wood so we can't use it. It's kind of a shame to watch all that good firewood go up in flames but unless you are willing to cut it up, split it and deliver it all for free; people don't really want it.

We even had the paparazzi here for pictures!!!

We even made a game out of this event. Do you see the speck in the air over the tree? That's a stick! We were throwing sticks to see if we could hit the flaming knot hole. I believe Jennifer and Ronnie both made it but you can rest assured that I didn't make it.

Kae was here as our audience and a very good audience she was!!

As of today May 16, 2010, it is still burning and it hasn't fallen yet.

Can you see the white space as the base of the tree in the middle just above the ash? That's a hole that goes all the way through the tree. The base of the tree is getting very small. Anybody care to guess the date the tree will fall?

The fire is burning at the base and the root of the tree. There is a very large hole at the base of the tree where the roots have burned away.

Mother's Day

2010-05-09T08:47:00.000-05:00

I have the best children in the world. I am so thankful for the 3 children God gave me because HE knew what I needed. I am a blessed momma. I also want to thank God for the wonderful momma that HE gave me. She has gone on to live with HIM but I am so thankful for a good momma.

The Lost Generation

2010-05-06T20:48:00.001-05:00

A palindrome reads the same backwards as forward. This video reads the exact opposite backwards as forward. Not only does it read the opposite, the meaning is the exact opposite..

This is only a 1 minute, 44 second video and it is brilliant. Make sure you read as well as listen...forward and backward.

This is a video that was submitted in a contest by a 20-year old. The contest was titled "u @ 50" by AARP. This video won second place. When they showed it, everyone in the room was awe-struck and broke into spontaneous applause. So simple and yet so brilliant. Take a minute and watch it.

Flowers of Winchester, TX in April

2010-05-03T07:39:00.004-05:00

HFR and I went to Winchester, TX back in April to visit some very wonderful friends. My friend Char is so wonderful to crank up the Kubota and take me for a spin around "their" block. Their block is nothing like what most people think of a block, it's like taking a short trip!!
I really enjoyed the trip too. Thanks Char! :) Thousands and thousands of beautiful flowers! God is so good providing us with all this beauty and it's free for the eyes to behold.

Out of the blue...

2010-04-13T20:19:00.009-05:00

The last few days we have been in and out a lot. As you may know cats are very independent and you may not see all of them (we have 6) at the same time but you do usually see each one some time during the day. They are all outside cats. Well we noticed that we had not seen Cali in a couple of days at all. Man, I don't like this at all.

She liked to sleep all day and prowl all night even though she was spayed. She was a night owl. We have looked everywhere we have known her to go and sleep to no avail. HFR even walked up and down the side of the road. Thankfully enough he didn't find her in the road. We have a young donkey about 3 months old that doesn't yet understand what cats are and he will try to chase them down. I made mention to HFR that I hoped that Brighty hadn't chased Cali down and hurt her. HFR walked all out in the pasture looking just in case. Still no Cali...

HFR was outside and he came in the house and said "GET YOUR CAMERA". As always I asked "WHY". "Just get your camera. So I grabbed it and out the door we go.

This is what we saw.

As I walk out across the driveway to the pasture to take a picture of the duck.

"OUT OF THE BLUE...UP WALKS CALI".

She was a little hungry but no wounds. We are glad she is home and hope she won't wander again but time will tell, after all she is an independent cat!

Technology for Country Folks

2010-03-29T21:44:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday Sister

2010-03-28T00:00:00.003-05:00

I am thankful for my sister and friend! I hope you have a great and very Happy Birthday.

2010 Spring Break - Colorado

2010-03-27T23:48:00.000-05:00

Trust His Heart

2010-02-28T14:26:00.002-06:00

All things work for our good
Though sometimes we don't see how they could
Struggles that break our hearts in two
Sometimes blind us to the truth
Our Father knows what best for us
His ways are not our own
So when your pathway grows dim
And you just don't see Him
Remember you're never alone

God is too wise to be mistaken
God is too good to be unkind
So when you don't understand
When you don't see His plan
When you can't trace His hand
Trust His heart
Trust His heart

He sees the master plan
And He holds our future in His hand
So don't live as those who have no hope
All our hope is found in Him
We see the present clearly
But He sees the first and the last
And like a tapestry
He's weaving you and me
To someday be just like Him

God is too wise to be mistaken
God is too good to be unkind
So when you don't understand
When you don't see His plan
When you can't trace His hand
Trust His heart
Trust His heart

He alone is faithful and true
He alone knows what is best for you

God is too wise to be mistaken
God is too good to be unkind
So when you don't understand
When you don't see His plan
When you can't trace His hand
Trust His heart
Trust His heart

When you don't understand
When you don't see His plan
When you can't trace His hand
Trust His heart
Trust His heart

Happy Birthday Little Sister

2010-02-23T11:48:00.003-06:00

I am thankful that my Father God saw fit for you to be my little sister.

Hold Me While I Cry

2010-02-23T11:38:00.003-06:00

Lyrics:
It's been one of those days
If anything could go wrong it went wrong
I know I'm feeling sorry for me
There's a lot of self-pity going on
Tomorrow I will be okay
The dawn will bring a brand new day
I'm sure by then I'll be fine
Lord today I really need a friend
I know that you would understand
Would you hold me while I cry

I take a lot of your time
When I should be strong
I should be standing by now when it's you I'm leaning on
You've always kept me safe from harm, like a child in your arms
You've cradled me through hardships faced in life
Lord it's just one of those days I've been fobbed in every way
Will you hold me while I cry?

I try to be strong but if anyone can fall apart, I fall apart
I run back to you again and you heal my broken heart
You have truly been a friend, reaching out to lend a hand
Lord when you could have passed me by
I'm asking for your strength today
Lift my spirit Lord I pray
Will you just hold me while I cry

I take a lot of your time when I should be strong
I should be standing by now when it's you I'm leaning on
You've always kept me safe from harm like a child in your arms
You've cradled me through hardships faced in life
Lord it's just one of those days
I've been fobbed in every way
Will you hold me while I cry

You've always kept me safe from harm
Like a child in your arms
You've cradled me though hardships faced in life
Lord it's just one of those days
I've been fobbed in every way
Would you hold me while I cry?

Ooooh, oooh, oooh.

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I feel very sad today because of several things. Keep me in your prayers that I TRUST GOD in all things even the ones I don't understand.

Snow in Ben Wheeler, TX

2010-02-13T21:18:00.002-06:00

KLTV's Mark Scirto said it would!!

2010-02-11T21:26:00.002-06:00

Today Is Joseph's Birthday - Updated

2010-02-07T16:48:00.003-06:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSEPH!!

Pawpaw & Mamaw love you very much.

Music: Beautiful Boy by Celine Dion

We'll Understand it All By and By!

2010-01-30T11:17:00.001-06:00

Our new Baby!!

2010-01-29T19:49:00.001-06:00

Sonny and Sunshine had their 1st little foal today!

January is almost over!

2010-01-19T00:18:00.003-06:00

Boy we had some cold temperatures already this year. Our little pond froze. It froze about 1.5 to 2 inches down. Our little pond has been infected with Meal Weed and Duck Weed, that's the brown stuff in the pictures. In these pictures it's on top of the ice. Normally it's green and it looks kind of like slime but it's not slimey at all. It has a cornmeal texture and is real gritty. It's exciting because we are in hopes that the freeze may have put a setback in this stuff. It has turned brown and is beginning to sink. Maybe it died!!! I hope...

You can see where I threw a piece of wood on to the ice and it didn't break the ice. I wasn't quite brave enough to step out onto the ice.

Whiskers did decide to go to the pond and have a nice "COLD" drink of water.

Trust His Heart

2010-01-03T22:52:00.001-06:00

The Solid Rock

2010-01-03T09:01:00.002-06:00

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus’ Name.

Refrain

On Christ the solid Rock I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness seems to hide His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

Refrain

His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.

Refrain

When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh may I then in Him be found.
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.

Refrain

Jesus is the Solid Rock

January 1, 2010

2010-01-01T00:09:00.001-06:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Black-eyed Peas Beckner

2009-12-31T20:49:00.018-06:00

Quite a number of years ago John & I started a tradition at our house of having Black-eyed Peas Beckner on New Years Day. Well this year is no different! We will start the Year 2010 with our tratition. We got the recipe from John's sister-in-love Harriet. She is a wonderful cook.

1 lb bag of dried Black-eyed Peas
1 pkg Hormel Little Sizzlers
1 med to large onion, chopped
1 med to large bell pepper, chopped
1/8 cup jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)

Directions:
1. Begin by rinsing the black-eyed peas
2. Put the peas in a large pot and cover with hot water
3. Begin cooking on top of the stove with a medium heat
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HFR says that they are better if prepared the day before you plan to eat them then re-heat. So I guess you know what I cooked today!!!!

New Recipe

2009-12-28T22:46:00.004-06:00

Roasted Corn Guacamole

6 tblsp corn oil

2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed

6 Avocadoes, chopped

4 tomatoes, chopped

¼ cup minced red onions

½ cup chopped cilantro

¼ cup lime juice

2 tsp minced jalapeno peppers

2 tsp minced garlic

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

¼ tsp cumin

1 tblsp salt

Spread 2 tblsp of corn oil on a baking sheet. Add corn. Roast at 450 degrees for 8 minutes. Transfer to large mixing bowl. Add remaining 4 tblsp corn oil, avocadoes, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, garlic, vinegar, cumin, & salt to corn in order listed. Mix well. Chill until serving time. Serve with tortilla chips. Serves 10-12.

We prepared it and it was wonderful!!! You should try it.

Lord, I did not choose you!

2009-12-13T17:02:00.003-06:00

A very theologically sound song!

Piper, the mouse

2009-12-12T08:26:00.001-06:00

Logan's Team won 1st Place

2009-12-06T22:12:00.001-06:00

Photos Courtesy of Shawna Allen

Thanksgiving Announcement

2009-11-29T20:06:00.002-06:00

This is my brother and his girlfriend!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T21:16:00.002-06:00

I hope you all have had a Happy and Thankful Thanksgiving. Our Thanksgiving Dinner will be tomorrow. I am sure looking forward to it. Lots of family and friends, we will have a wonderful time.

THE PURPOSE OF THE BIBLE

2009-11-20T09:12:00.000-06:00

“The Bible’s purpose is not so much to show you how to live a good life. The Bible’s purpose is to show you how God’s grace breaks into your life against your will and saves you from the sin and brokenness otherwise you would never be able to overcome… religion is ‘if you obey, then you will be accepted’. But the Gospel is, ‘if you are absolutely accepted, and sure you’re accepted, only then will you ever begin to obey’. Those are two utterly different things. Every page of the Bible shows the difference.” ~Timothy Keller

On My Father's Side

2009-11-11T00:47:00.001-06:00

Kae's 1st rodeo!!!

2009-11-07T14:27:00.005-06:00

Good Job Kae!!!!

Go see
Kae's very 1st Rodeo Video

Old Song

2009-10-31T13:51:00.001-05:00

Jeremy's Birthday Party Weekend!!!

2009-10-29T23:26:00.006-05:00

Jared and Addie

Rebekah and Jeremy

Addie

Kaelyn

Joseph

Jeremy and Joseph

Ronnie

Addie

Pawpaw and Addie

Jen

Dylan

Leigh and Addie

Addie

Jeremy

Kaelyn

Joseph

Mamaw and Addie

Charly is upset with the other dog....

2009-10-28T22:06:00.002-05:00

What a boy!!

2009-10-27T17:56:00.001-05:00

It’s amazing that a sweet boy can go from this

to this

in less than 30 seconds!!!!

I love you Jake

Collage of Pictures

2009-10-21T23:29:00.003-05:00

A Promise

2009-10-18T13:44:00.003-05:00

Genesis 8:22
While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.

"Under His Wings" Psalms 91:4

2009-10-14T21:37:00.000-05:00

Jake's back...

2009-10-13T17:00:00.004-05:00

Jake's back and he did just fine. He's moving a little slow but overall he's doing good.

It was really kinda funny this morning after we had taken Jake to the vet; Kasie, his momma began to whine and cry for the longest time. When we came back we had to let her in to see him because of her whining. Once she checked him out she went on about her business with no more whining and crying. Kinda strange!!

My last puppy "Jake"

2009-10-13T09:49:00.005-05:00

My little boy puppy Jake had to go to the vet today. He is such a pretty dog to me but I must say they are all pretty to me. I guess I am focusing on Jake today because he is getting neutered today.

Jake (left) and sister Tinkerbelle (right).

Jake's momma Kasie on the day he was born February 16, 2009.

Kasie and her babies. Jake is the brown puppy on the left nearest his momma's back leg.

Jake's daddy Pete.

Jake and his momma when he was about a month old.

Just Jake!!

Jake & Tinker!!!

Jake's 2nd Football Game of the Season - COLTS

2009-10-09T19:30:00.003-05:00

Fall GM2 Colts vs Raiders Oct 2 from David Reynolds on Vimeo.

Blue Jersey #22
Good Job Jake!!!

Jake's 1st Football Game of the Season - COLTS

2009-10-03T09:26:00.000-05:00

Fall GM1 Colts vs Texans Sept 25 from David Reynolds on Vimeo.

Jake is #22 in the red jersey!!! Way to go Jake!

My shot at Bokeh

2009-09-27T07:50:00.004-05:00

Eryngo

Our trip to Amarillo-Day One

2009-09-23T12:09:00.007-05:00

It was a great trip! It started on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 with no planning or reservations other than I told my sister Carol we would be at her house on Friday, September 18,2009.
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These pictures are from Lake Whitney.

These pictures are from Glen Rose, TX.

Charly

2009-09-15T16:21:00.007-05:00

Sunday when we were coming home from church at the intersection of FM 314 & FM 858 there was a little bity dog in the road. I mean a tiny little dog! If someone had run over her they would have never realized it. She looked abused. Her hair was pulled out in places, her eyes were somewhat matted and the fleas were taking over. She was a pitiful sight.

This picture was after her eyes had been wiped with eye wash. She is a really cute little dogs.

Today, this is Charly after she has been to the vet. He tested her for heartworms; she is clear and he wormed her. When we got home she got a bath and a serious defleaing.

It's wonderful to know I have a FOREVER home.

2009-09-08T17:18:00.000-05:00

Labor Day Weekend

2009-09-07T12:39:00.005-05:00

Sunday's Hymn

2009-09-06T21:44:00.001-05:00

Blessed Redeemer

Words by: Avis B. Christiansen

Up Calvary’s mountain, one dreadful morn,
Walked Christ my Savior, weary and worn;
Facing for sinners death on the cross,
That He might save them from endless loss.

Refrain

Blessèd Redeemer! Precious Redeemer!
Seems now I see Him on Calvary’s tree;
Wounded and bleeding, for sinners pleading,
Blind and unheeding—dying for me!

“Father forgive them!” thus did He pray,
E’en while His lifeblood flowed fast away;
Praying for sinners while in such woe
No one but Jesus ever loved so.

Refrain

O how I love Him, Savior and Friend,
How can my praises ever find end!
Through years unnumbered on Heaven’s shore,
My tongue shall praise Him forevermore.

Refrain

Last of the died oak trees!

2009-09-06T08:38:00.001-05:00

Big Red Oak came down!

2009-09-05T16:30:00.003-05:00

It's a Beautiful Morning! It was made just for you.

2009-09-04T06:30:00.001-05:00

The door is in!!

2009-09-01T22:10:00.005-05:00

This was the temporary lock for the night last night as HFR just ran out of steam for the day.

But he was back on it this morning. We had to come up with a little gate to keep the donkeys out when the door is open, that is what you see across the door. The donkeys are really curious animals and if given the chance they would walk right in the shop.

HFR is making his next change to his shop...

2009-08-31T08:38:00.004-05:00

He is cutting a door in the back of the shop that will go out to his tractor and the back pasture.

Today is Jared's Birthday

2009-08-28T10:14:00.003-05:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARED!

Jared and his Grandmaw King.

Today is Ronnie's Birthday!!

2009-08-24T17:00:00.003-05:00

Happy Birthday Ronnie...

New York City Day 3

2009-08-14T07:54:00.003-05:00

This is how Whit's day usually started.
I know it's hard to see but she's in there!!

This was the view out our bedroom window.

Most of our days always had some time spent on the subway. It was a wonderful way of getting around very fast.

HFR and I really like Great Danes. Isn't this one a beauty. His name, if I remember correctly was Gus. We talked to some people that knew him in the doggy park.

Today is Bekah's Birthday

2009-08-13T16:54:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday Rebekah!!

New York City Day 2

2009-08-13T09:24:00.002-05:00

Making our plans for the day out in front of our hotel.

I was quite excited when I got to go to B&H, man that store is overwhelming. The people are wonderful and very helpful.

We got pretty good at the subway system or should I say "we got pretty good a riding the subway". John and Rudy got pretty good at directing us on which subway to take to get us to our requested destinations.
This photo was taken by HFR at one of our destinations "THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING". I waited on the ground!

New York City Day 1

2009-08-12T08:41:00.001-05:00

The flight over was good other than we were put into a holding pattern over Maryland for about 45 minutes then they tried to put us into another holding pattern due to traffic into LaGuardia but our pilot said we would need to be deverted to Harrisburg,PA to refuel. We had to land in Harrisburg then we were then off to New York City. Needless to say we were about 2 hours late but we did get to New York.

This is our room which was right aross the hall from Gendy & Rudy.

The rooms are pretty small but this one is far bigger than 5 years ago. We stayed at Park 79 Hotel

A Favorite Quote

2009-08-02T15:46:00.001-05:00

I see more and more that I must be myself what I want my children to be,
and that I cannot make myself over even for their sakes. This must be His work...

from
Stepping Heavenward
By Mrs. E. Prentiss
(1818-1878)

Ratatouille

2009-08-02T13:18:00.008-05:00

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbls minced garlic
1 1/2 med onions sliced thinly
2 - 14.5 oz canned tomatoes (I used 2 1/2 cups whole cherry tomatoes & pear tomatoes.)
1 sm eggplant, peeled & cut into chunks (I used about 7 Ichican eggplant & I didn't peel them)
1 lg zucchini cut into chunks
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
black pepper to taste
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic & onions; saute about 3-5 minutes. Turn heat to medium; add vegetables and spices. Mix gently and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until mixture looses most of its liquid and the vegetables are tender. Served over rice that has been cooked & seasoned with Knorr Caldo de Tomate. serves 4.

Whit's Birthday

2009-07-29T14:50:00.003-05:00

"Grace" by Silers Bald

2009-07-27T15:17:00.001-05:00

Vist from the Talleys

2009-07-26T17:31:00.005-05:00

We had a great time!!!!

The Star Spangled Banner Like You’ve Never Heard It!

2009-07-19T15:52:00.003-05:00

Star Spangled Banner, like you've never heard before!!!

Today Kae is 7!!!

2009-07-16T06:12:00.002-05:00

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Missing Cousin

2009-07-15T21:55:00.004-05:00

I have been meaning to post about a cousin that I was very fond of when I was young, that was a long time ago!! About 2.5 years ago we moved to Ben Wheeler, TX. I had heard that this cousin lived in or around Hughes Spring, TX. I decided to see if I could find her. I checked the Cass County Appraisal District and wallah, I found an address with her husband's name so I wrote a post card and gave all my information. Well, time went by and I heard nothing. Somewhere along the way her younger brother told me that he had heard she was dead. At this point I thought maybe he was right. As time passed the younger brother died back in January 2009. On June 4th I got a My Space message asking if I was the person she was looking for, she was looking for her cousin MEK. I sent her a message back. I have since talked on the phone with her but it was very brief. Her husband George passed away back in March 2008. Keep her (in red shirt)in your prayers. She misses George very much.

Exciting Day Today!!!

2009-07-14T19:22:00.005-05:00

We have been thinking and shopping for a new car that would get better fuel mileage. We left the house today to go look at a prospect. We knew we were close but we did know how close. Well today we came home and the Dodge is changing parking places.

We decided on a Volkswagen Jetta Sportswagen. What do you think. I got to be the 1st to drive it. HFR is such a nice guy.

Today's Visitors

2009-07-11T22:53:00.010-05:00

Trip to Mt. Enterprise

2009-07-10T15:20:00.008-05:00

Hi all,

HFR and I had an interesting trip over to Mt. Enterprise today. HFR found some lumber on CRAIG’S LIST and decided it would be of use for his shed for the tractor and the trailers and to top it off it was at a good price. We got there and were met by some of the politest young men. It's a shame that now a days when someone is polite you think they are putting on a front but not these young gentlemen. The light was shining brightly. This was who they were. It was also interesting that the lumber was rough cut. They had their own sawmill and they cut their own lumber from trees they had cut.

We visited and shared a little. They attend Heritage Baptist Church in Mt. Enterprise. When I got home I looked them up on the internet and found the link above for their church but I also found a link to a song being sung by a young lady in their church that really blessed my heart. I haven't listened to the preacher preach yet so I can't atest to the preaching but I do know that they are KJV only.

Papaw's Pacemaker

2009-07-09T16:35:00.000-05:00

Papaw King had to have a new pacemaker put in today. The surgery went well and he is doing great. The nurse in the royal blue scrubs was having trouble getting his heart monitor to work but she finally got that all fixed up.

He was just about to starve to death before they finally got him something to eat. He had not been able to eat since last evening and his surgery was scheduled for 1:00pm but needless to say it didn't really happen till 2:00pm. His wonderful daughter was there to help him out since he couldn't sit up for 24 hours plus he had to keep his left arm and one leg as still as possible. Beverly you are such a blessing to your dad! GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME and ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD!

The Church's One Foundation

2009-07-04T08:55:00.005-05:00

The church's one Foundation
Is Jesus Christ her Lord;
She is his new creation
By water and the Word:
From heav'n he came and sought her
To be his holy bride;
With his own blood he bought her,
And for her life he died.

Elect from ev'ry nation,
Yet one o'er all the earth,
Her charter of salvation
One Lord, one faith, one birth;
One holy Name she blesses,
Partakes one holy food.
And to one hope she presses,
With ev'ry grace endued.

Though with a scornful wonder
Men see her sore oppressed,
By schisms rent asunder,
By heresies distressed,
Yet saints their watch are keeping,
Their cry goes up, "How long?"
And soon the night of weeping
Shall be the morn of song.

The church shall never perish!
Her dear Lord to defend,
To guide, sustain and cherish
Is with her to the end;
Though there be those that hate her,
And false sons in her pale,
Against or foe or traitor
She ever shall prevail.

'Mid toil and tribulation,
And tumult of her war,
She waits the consummation
Of peace for evermore;
Till with the vision glorious
Her longing eyes are blest,
And the great church victorious
Shall be the church at rest.

Yet she on earth hath union
With the God the Three in One,
And mystic sweet communion
With those whose rest is won:
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we,
Like them, the meek and lowly,
On high may dwell with thee.

I read the 1st line over on Amy's Blog and it made me what to read and listen to the whole song. You can hear it here .
Thank you Amy for sharing.

My 1st Award

2009-07-01T08:05:00.007-05:00

The First Award I've ever got or accepted!!!

I have just received an award. It is from Glenda at My Soap Opera Life....Laus Deo! . Glenda or Gendy as I know her honored me with this award. I'm not real familiar with awards since I don't have any. Thank you Gendy (I think).

There are some rules to accepting this award, so I am going to try and paste them here. 1) Say thanks and give a link to the presenter of the award. 2) Share "ten honest things" about myself. 3) Present this award to 7 others whose blogs I find brilliant in content and/or design, or those who have encouraged me. 4) Tell those 7 people that they've been awarded HONEST SCRAP and inform them of these guidelines in receiving it.
So here I go:
1. I love animals. They are the picture of unconditional love.

2. I'm kind of a loner. I would really like to come out of that but it's real hard for me.

3. I love photography.

4. I have been with the best (for me) HUSBAND, parents, siblings, children (including my son-in-love & daughters-in-love) and grandchildren in the world.

5. I think my Daddy can do ANYTHING. Really he can. I have never heard him say "I can't". He is such a good example to me. (I copied this one from my sister because she is very right)

6. I don't like TV because it takes me places I don't want to go.

7. I only listen to christian music if I have my choice, not because I am so good but because it's a choice I make so I don't go place I shouldn't.

8. I am very picky about who I call friend, that is a very serious title to me. I am very humbled & honored if someone calls me a friend.

9. I love Chinese & Mexican food. Pizza, well I'll eat it from time to time.

10. I wear a 9.5 shoe. My daddy always told me I had a good "under"standing.

Isa 26:3

Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.

I don't know anyone to give this award to since my sister gave it to me and my only other sister, my daughter and one of my daughter-in-love's. Most of the people I blog with are family that are sharing with their lives with each other. Glenda is the talented one that shares and makes others laugh.

"I hope I did it sort of right".

I have a friend that needs your prayers

2009-06-28T21:53:00.005-05:00

I have a friend that needs prayer as our Father lays on your heart to pray. I gave this picture so you would have a picture of the one you are praying for. My heart truly breaks for this person. There have been lots of bad decisions.

Oak Trees

2009-06-27T15:33:00.011-05:00

We have had some beautiful old oak trees on our place but the last few years have been hard on them. Oak wilt has not gotten 4. It is quite sad. Today our oldest son is here to help us take down yet another one.
While SON was up there he found that there were 2 raccoons hold up in a hollow place in the tree and they were fighting mad. They had to be moved before the project could continue.

We had a number of helpers and we really appreciate the help.

Yes, HFR was there working as hard as ever. I am one blessed woman.

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

2009-06-24T16:48:00.013-05:00

One of my daughter-in-loves sent me this recipe so I tried it and it works! Anybody that knows me knows that I have to put my own touch to a recipe!

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons of applesauce
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract about 1/2 teaspoon
1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe) At least a 2 cup size maybe a little larger

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk, applesauce and oil and mix well..
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. 2 1/2 minutes at 1500 watts
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT ! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).

(red reflects my changes to the recipe)