Trying Something New

As many of you know, I don't cook much. Matter of fact, I spend more time trying to figure out a reason not to cook than if I would just get up and go do it. When we were building our house on S. Harrell's Ferry Rd., we were out there working one Sunday afternoon and a couple stopped by to look. After they looked around we began talking to them and the lady said, "I don't want to be too nosey, but I noticed your countertops were in but, you didn't have a stove". Well that's all Danny needed to hear, he told her, "My wife doesn't really cook, so we decided to save money and not put one in this house." That's my Danny!

Anyway, I have cooked all day today and I'm going to put it in the freezer so all I have to do is pull it out and heat it up. New concept for me, but I'm willing to try anything...well, just about anything once.

This is going to be a crazy week and I got tired just thinking about what the evenings were going to be like, so I knew I wasn't going to want to cook. Metro golf (school) starts and they play Tuesday and Wednesday, papers to grade, grades have to be in for progress reports, practice round Friday, AJGT at Beaver Creek, Sat. and Sun, Marisa & Jason's wedding Sat. afternoon, then I do have to teach some this week.

Well, we're gonna try it. If it bombs, they can't say I didn't try.

Ranked 4th in Louisiana Jr. Golf

Yes, and his mom and dad had no idea. We had to be told by a dad at the golf course yesterday.

Brandt is ranked 4th in Louisiana Junior Golf out of 113 golfers. He is 692 in the United States out of 5834. I am speechless! We knew he was good, but we have never wanted to be "those parents"... you know the ones that brag about how good their kids are but they really aren't. I would always remind myself of what Lee would tell the parents at the beginning of each volleyball season, "Your daughter is not and will never be as good as you think she is". So I would tell myself, he's not as good as YOU think he is. Your his MOM!!!! I know, it's crazy.

The funny thing about all of this, he acts like it's no big deal. He's so humble! I just pray he stays that way.

God is good and we thank him each day for his many blessings. If you remember, we've been told twice in his lifetime that he would not make it through the night. The first being the day he was born. He was 5 weeks early and had lung problems. I remember Dr. Hill coming in and saying, "Carol, I just wish he were a girl, they fight so much harder than boys". The second, after he was hit in the head with a softball at one of Danny's games. He was 7 years old. The nurse kept coming in telling us, "the doctor said it doesn't look good". Later we found out the doctors had given him about a 10 % chance of making it that night. After 16 hours on a ventilator, he woke up like nothing had ever happened.

Our prayer is that God will use him and his talent to glorify the Lord.

19 and counting!

Yep! I have all of 19 friends on facebook right now. I feel so loved!!! :) Since facebook is really suppose to be for the "younger" crowd, I did set my limits. If I see someone I know on that is of my generation or close to it, I will request friendship, but if they are around my kids ages, they will have to request from me. Anyway, I have found a few people that I haven't talked to in years. It's really been great! I look forward to finding others.

My new hook...Facebook!!

Yes, I've gone and joined Facebook. I haven't told Danny yet. He thinks I'm on the computer too much already...so...MUMS THE WORD... LOL!!! :) Like he cares!!!!!! So, if you belong, you can be my friend, if you want to.

Think about it (those of you my age)...our lives were quite boring compared to today, but, we sure thought it was exciting!!!! I guess it was compared to our parent's youth. My, my, how times change.

Have a great week!!!!!

TGIF!

Wow! I am so glad it's Friday. For only having school 4 days this week, it sure has been a looooong week. Nothing major happened, so I don't know why it seemed so long. Maybe because I actually had some time and I wasn't meeting myself coming and going.

Oh well! That will end soon. This is my last free weekend (sleeping late on Sat.) before golf starts up again, then we'll be doing double time. Between Arrowhead and school golf, we're fixing to roll! I just hope Brandt doesn't burn himself out. And as for the cold weather...bring it on. We bought a cover for the golf cart so we don't freeze anymore. I hear there is a heater available too. We just might need to invest :) I feel a little guilty though, knowing Brandt is out there freezing. I'm sure that feeling won't last long.

The article about Brandt in the paper Tee to Green will be coming out sometime in Feb. If they post it on the website I'll attach a link, but if not, I'll try to scan it for those interested.

A Year Ago Today!

A year ago today, my precious mother went to be with the Lord. While I remember every minute of that day and how difficult this year has been without her, the Lord made me realize how blessed we were to have those precious last days with her. We had time to talk. We had time to say "I love you". We had time to say "thank you". There are no regrets. No, "I wish I would have done...", I wish I could have told her...". Nothing was left unsaid. For this, I am grateful.

Overwhelmed with Memories

Memories have been flooding back. These next 2 weeks will be a lot of "a year ago today". A year ago today, Anne and I began our 24 hour a day vigilance next to Momma's bedside.

A year ago today, I was called home from school because Momma had taken a turn for the worst. This was the day she talked to each of us and told us how much she loved us along with many more special things. She also shared with us her glimpses of Heaven. God allowed her to see parts of heaven before he took her home. He let her see her 2 babies that she lost. One she miscarried at about 3 months gestation and Steven, my little brother, who passed away just hours after birth. She was so excited to see those babies.

I thank God for that special day and will never forget it. We were blessed to have that time with her. Many never get that time. Although it was difficult to see her go down so fast, I will forever cherish it.

I love you Momma and miss you so so so much!