Change of Life

Well, one thing I have learned is to never say "never", because it will come back and bite you. Back in November of 98 I made the statement that I would never move back to Arizona again. I made that statement quite often during the past 9 years. Suddenly, without any warning I was thrust into a situation that has made me rethink that position, so, as of July 30th, 2008 I will be moving back to Arizona. This time I will be living in Mesa. I will be living with some very caring friends until I get back on my feet. I have thought it through and though I really do not want to leave I have to due to the lack of employment. I cannot live on the small amount of unemployment any longer. It has cause stress beyond belief. My younger brother and his family have been gracious to let me live with them but I cannot do this any longer. As I have gone to the Lord, I now know that this is a plan of His for me. I will be living near my two sons. One of which is married and will have a child in January of 2009. I will be able to renew my relationship with him and build one with my daughter in law. I will be able to be around my new grandbaby which I am really excited about. There is one downfall to this and that is that I am going to be farther away from my daughter and her family and the new grandbaby that is due in November. That really hurts, especially having to miss the birth of my second grandchild. I will be heartbroken not to be able to visit with my precious little granddaughter V. She is getting so big and I am going to miss that. But, I have faith that the Lord will provide a good paying job so that I will be able to go visit them. As for now, I am just getting my mind wrapped around moving into the flames...oh the heat of the AZ summer.

Time to move on!

I have come to the conclusion that I have held onto a thorn in my side long enough. I have decided in order to make a clean start I must clear out the bad and not take it with me. I am speaking of the lawsuit against one of my previous employers. I have decided I have wasted way too much time, energy, thought, etc on them. I have allowed them to continue on controlling much of my life. I have to learn to practice what I preach....I have told people on many occasions that they need to look at things that people have done to them that wronged them the way Paul did...example, he made the statement, Alexander the silversmith has done me much evil, let the Lord repay him for his works. It is time now for me to do the same thing. I want to be free of this once and for all, so as I get my things ready to move I am not going to be taking any of the paperwork that I have held onto for these past couple years. I will be shredding them and letting it go. I am just tired of it all. I must remember that my riches do not lie here on earth but in heaven and if the Lord wants to bless me then it will come from Him not man or a court room. It is now over! That part of my life is just another job listed on my resume but is not consuming me as it has.

My Silly Little Granddaughter

My little granddaughter is being so silly!

Christmas 2007 was so fun. I was able to spend it with my family and being able to have my granddaughters very first Christmas with me. I loved having her visit with me. Of course, I loved having my daughter and son in law visit too. Veronica will be 1 year old in January. In fact January 9th. The same day as her great grandfather, Uncle Willy and Uncle Andrew. What are the odds of that happening. Crazy how that happened. The unfortunate thing is that Veronica's great grandfather will never be able to know that she was born on his birthday. He passed away July 12th, 1993.

Now on to my granddaugther, she is a pure delight. She is a very curious little girl. I am anxious to watch her as she grows up to be a beautiful young woman. She has been blessed with great parents. They love the Lord and hold on to the christian principles that God's Word shows how we should walk the path of righteousness. I know that she will be smart, funny, silly, creative, and full of love. How could you not love her. I will a life time of love to give her and I cannot wait to her her call me Nana for the first time. My heart has been stolen and that is ok because it is in the best hands and that is my granddaughter Veronica Storey Scellick.

Christmas 2007

How exciting it will be to spend this Christmas with my daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter. It is only 1 day until they arrive. This will be my little angel's very first Christmas. I know that she will not understand the present thing but as a grandma I think that it is a rule that I must spoil her by showering her with gifts. I know that more than likely she will turn most of her attention to the wrapping paper and the boxes rather than what is inside them but it still will be a lot of fun. We are going to have an early birthday celebration for her since I will not be able to be with her for her birthday party. Because of that I had to get her a birthday present as well. Oh, and yes it is also in the grandparents rule book (I think it may be in chapter 3 page 2) that the toys that I get for her make sound and at some time be a tad bit annoying to the parents. It is an obligation not just a mere suggestion. So with that I made sure I followed the policies and procedures of the gift giving protocol to your grandchildren. I made sure that I followed it to the letter. Lights, music, rattles, etc. Everything a child would need for fun. The other thing is to make sure that you can secure a great rationalization on how it is educational. I have learned it so well now that it doesn't even sound scripted anymore. Practice makes perfect.
We are going to get together with other family members on Christmas eve for dinner, games, and other fun things. It promises to be a very exciting Christmas.
To come to the end of this I just have to thank God that He gave me such a blessed gift of a daughter and her husband and granddaughter. They are wonderful. Father God gave me the best things in life even when I really did nothing to deserve it. That is love for you. That is why I love Him with all of my heart and will always love Him. Thank you Father for family, children, grandchildren. You have given me so much more than money could ever buy.

Raw Talent

Little does my youngest son know but I admire him greatly for his raw talent and extreme abilities. He is a wonderful musician. Self taught and accomplished on many different instruments. It is really amazing how good he is and what an ear for music. He composes, sings and plays. Wow! I am a bit envious of all his talent, but mostly very proud to call him my son! I was blessed by God with great children and I am so happy that they have all grown up to be followers of Jesus Christ.
Thank you Father God!

God is Gracious

One of the most beautiful moments in a mother's life is to see their children grow up and get married.
God is gracious and found a wonderful young lady for my son to be his wife. He wanted to get married and have children but he did not know anyone but the Lord did and brought this lovely couple together, just as he did for my daughter in 2002. I don't know why but I still get amazed at the hand of the Lord and how He loves us so much.
" Father God, you are so gracious. You are awesome and worthy of our praise and adoration. You are our creator. You knew us before we were formed. Your love gave us the sacrifice of your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. How much more do you have to do to show us that you love us unconditionally? You are my Father, my Savior, my protector, my provider, my friend, you are my everything. Father, as you have told us that we can ask for the desires of our hearts and that you will give them to us according to your perfect will. So, Father God, I ask now that you bless my son and his wife with wisdom, strength, love for each other and to be a couple after your own heart. I ask that you will bring to them financial security, that not only their needs be met but that they have monies to have the ability to do things that they would like to do. Father, I ask now that you would bless them with a house of their own, one that would be big enough for them and their future children. I pray now for the time that they decide to bring children into this world. That they will train them up in the way they are to go and that when they are old they will not depart from it. Bless them as parents when the time comes with healthy children. Free from any deformities. Full of life, zest, and love. Father, I thank you that you love them so much. I thank you for answering my prayers for all of my children. I ask this all in the powerful and wonderful name of Jesus."