1 . . . 2. . .Days to go

One day left and back to SJSD in a new location! Kind of . . . sort of . . . okay so I am in a new building as far as occupation however in the same building I've been highly active in for 9 school terms - I guess until today I really didn't realize how long that truly has been. I am totally thrilled to be in this building. I'll miss my past co workers but relationships last for a very long time - PRAISE THE LORD! It will be a new expericnce working at M.T. Elementary but rewarding to be in the building I've trusted for a very long time.

Two days left and . . . . drum roll we will finally get to "see" if we are plural or single. Meaning yes yesterday at a School appreciation breakfast at our church Kent announced to them that we may be with "2". Those who are on staff at NA School were in AWE, so was I but now there is a joy to share with our "family". I still don't really desire to "find out boy/girl" just if we are having a large baby, farther along baby (to see "HaSa's" face earlier), or two "Babies" (in the vanacular "Uncle Beck" uses :-) which I had a surprise hug from Him and "Auntie Joan" while I was in a meeting luncheon at 54th Street grill. Boy was I blind since they sat literally at the table RIGHT NEXT TO ME oops - I'm glad they can laugh that I am blind)!!! Anyway 2 days and I pray for a Healthy - 10 fingers and 10 Toes and a strong heart beat. Yep, that is what I excitedly anticipate in two mornings from now!

This is all as easy as 1 . . . 2 . . . 3. ". . . and if I knew ALL the MYSTERIES of the future and knew everything about everything, but didn't LOVE others, what good would I be? . . . If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn't LOVE others, I would be of no value whatsoever." I Corinthinans 12:2b-3 (NLT Daily reading). Boy - Love - still have a long way to LEARN about it but eagerly 1 . . . 2 . . .baby steps at a time and working on it continually. 1 . . . 2 . . . days to go but I'll live for TODAY because who knows what TOMORROW will bring, I may be HOME :-)!!!

How about it?!!!

I love this time of the seasons - OLYMPICS! This is the first time in a very long time that we haven't been able to witness the events of the world. Athletes - train, persevere, strain for a split Na no second against time to be the Gold, Silver or Bronze medalist! I love the stories! I love the stamina! I love the underdogs! I love the unusual making titles and buffeting their bodies!

How about it? Phelps! 8 Gold so far! Amazing. Oh and how about Dara Torres (love her name! :-) since it is very close to my Maiden name) a fifth time Olympian at the age of 41 and taking home medals! I love Swimming competitions - I truly enjoy the games! They press on straining towards the prize. I only wish they used that same platform to spread the Gospel toward the most AWESOME medal/ Crown ever - One that Last for all Eternity. How about it?

They could do it, so can we. . . what are we/ am I willing to strain and train to lay that Diadem at the feet of the KING - HOW ABOUT IT?!

Gearing up

A new day to begin. The house is quiet; everyone accept Faith and I are gone. While I've been catching up on my friends many have had their new babies and one more is getting ready.

Sarah - little boy, Joy - little boy, Susan - newborn little boy, I just found out Amy - little boy (sonogram results) who is nearing the end, gearing up to see his face. With all these little men - WOW maybe we'll have a little boy tooooooo! I don't know. But there are a few of us left (unless I discover another little blessing coming).

Okay so here is the wonderful news. - I shared with a friend, "I feel like the Elizabeth among all these young Mary's." I even have two family members getting ready to have little ones, My youngest (12 years younger) brother and his wife, and my neice. We are right in the middle of their babies. I'm gearing up to remain young by starting all over again. The joy of LIFE is incredible. All these boys and the four of us left I haven't heard yet. Gabriel (brother) believes it is a boy. Shannon-? Sasha - ? US - well . . . this baby feels like a leaper. Maybe "HaSa" will have a virtical jump like their daddy :-)!

All I do know is that our entire family is gearing up for the completion of our family. I've been Blessed seven times by God through Kent and the children and my quiver is full. For that I REJOICE! Now I am gearing up for how the Lord will take my family and use their feet for the gospel message - the only REAL TRUTH for life. Where will they all go? What is their "CALL"? Gearing up for their future has been rich - now I eagerly await the answers. I know He is calling them and I can hardly wait to see where their feet will take them all. 24 years after finally answering the Lord and gearing up for my unknown future - I've been BLESSED and look forward to walking to what lies ahead - a bountiful HARVEST!!!

Psalm 139 :-)

Endurance

Encouraging to Endure!

This morning was a day of endurance! I love this season of XC (cross country running)! It has been a pleasure for 5 years and today was no different. Running into old friends (parents & co workers) we were able to exercise while watching the timed mile for XC members. Everyone is very encouraging to one another. Barnabas in the making of 2008! Everyone ALWAYS encourages each other to "Keep it UP!!!" They are wonderful to one another a true "FAMILY" support sport! I LOVE IT! Because of this group over the last 5 years I have been encouraged yet once again. When going to a meet you'll never see just one team cheering only their team they cheer on EVERYONE to endure to the end! You see the most incredible things take place of helping one another. Teams, coaches, parents, fans all encouraging every runner to FINISH - there are NEVER any losers EVER! It is an endurance run that is against T - I - M - E and some day one of my dreams will take place because of what I have watched over all these years.

What are we to endure . . . to FINISH to the End? Maybe it's time to contemplate that and how we will achieve it.

Plan, process, proceed and endure - YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Changing of Seasons

My walk (which is usually with Kent at night) early this morning was a peaceful and ponder moment. As The humidity was slight and a cool breeze with perfect hues of every color of the coming change of seasons I had time to think. I had already eaten breakfast with Kent & the "babies" (which really aren't the 'BABIES' any longer) and read about Nehemiah's perseverance to rebuild the wall. Thus it gave inspiration to take an early morning walk.

Okay enough rambling. Changing of seasons is beginning in many ways ~ especially in our home. Mya and Tia are now both registered for Sr. High - YIKES! Kent has great vision rekindled after Sunday our mission team shared "sermon" and we visited with Ronnie and Darlene Epps until almost 4 p.m. over a meal. I am beginning a NEW position in a different elementary school. So the "babies" and I will all be in the same building at different grade levels. And last but definitely not last we will find out in a week and a half if we are carrying twins or not. :-) Mya is also going Through a new transition herself with Chaz leaving to college. He is a great guy who has been a spiritual pillar who encourages her, and whom we approve of :-) (He's a KEEPER!). Not only are we seeing the changing of seasons but so are our lives experiencing the changing of seasons!

The girls are growing up sooooo very quickly. Our ministry is "happening" and it is going through growing pains of change. Kent and I are "beginning from the beginning again" very soon. The "babies" will pass on their baton. Changing of Seasons . . . I do enjoy them and this morning it was refreshing just to ENJOY everything around me and to reflected and also cast a vision for what God has possibilities for futures.

It is time for us to update our family picture and to remember the joy of the changing of seasons of our lives. It really is but a mist. I just Thank the Lord for the Joys given from Heaven in creation and giving yet another moment to live them together. I have prayed for YEARS for these changing seasons in my life and those who are, and have been a part of it and those yet to come. Now as I reflect I am very thankful for each season, even the difficult ones because it has developed our character to be stronger in HIM!