Wow can you believe it?

There is so much to complete

Yet there really is plenty of time!

There are greater things at stake than "things"

A walk that is eternal with the ONE and ONLY SAVIOR

Are you WILLING?

I know that life is really short

so today I hand over every breath in PRAISE

of the one who continues to allow me to take another one.

Three days into the new year and praising him that

he allowed me to come into HIS PRESENCE as his PRESENT to all who

will follow. Do you want that same gift?

Here I am on the precept of knowing that we are getting ready to experience

our first wedding and our first Son and our first family dynamics changing.

For that I will sing Praise

knowing that he KNEW it would take place.

I believe Jesus Christ is the ONLY way to get to heaven.

I believe that Jesus Christ came so that we may live.

I believe that He is the Savior of the World.

I BELIEVE in Abba, Father, God created the world in SEVEN days.

I Believe in the Holy WORD of God, THE BIBLE to be absolute TRUTH.

I Believe He came and is coming again.

I Believe He is the I AM.

I Believe that because of his GRACE and MERCY we have the most wonderful gift right at our disposal, if we choose to FOLLOW HIM!

I Believe there is Heaven and Hell.

I Believe that scripture is God Breathed. It is inherent. IT IS available to EVERYONE though not everyone will choose to follow him.

Won't you come with me to church? Won't you accept the gift of eternal life? I so desperately want to know that you will be in Heaven with me.

Love the Lord your God with ALL YOUR HEART, ALL YOUR SOUL, ALL YOUR MIND and ALL YOUR STRENGTH. And LOVE your neighbor as yourself!

Well . . . what do you believe? A lie or the ABSOLUTE TRUTH?

The joy of Family!

It is just a little treat from us to you!

New Year NO RESOLUTIONS

There is only Praise for this new year! There is FOUR NEW CELEBRATIONS taking place under our "family roof" in 2012 and we sing praises to the LORD!

Philippians 4:19

I have grown to Love Family More because of the tragedy of separation. I have grown to learn the need for me to forgive more than I will ever understand. I have learned JESUS is all that is worthy of Love, regardless and with out expecting anything in return. I've learned the joy of receiving the gift of a Son-In-Love and many answered prayers of and for him, his parents, his sibling, and his grandparents over the course of twenty one years specifically! Knowing and believing he is answering the prayers of four others as well!

I've learned that absolute truth has high costs. 2011 has been amazing and hard. It was also realized due to sadness one year and heart the past two Christmases there were no letters/card/pictures taken and sent out so . . . This year it will be NEW YEARS CARDS to those I have current addresses for.

I have learned to say, "I am sorry, I was wrong, will you forgive me and I LOVE YOU much much more frequently!" and I have also learned the beauty of life and how short it really is. I have learned that the Lord is working on my heart more and more everyday. Although the lessons learned have been stretching, HE is continually teaching me to look for and pray for the good that there is in people. HE is their Savior, not me. So this new year of 2012 I just give him my life. I know that I am not perfect and have never claimed to be, I am a sinner in need of a Savior and that I can ALWAYS PRAY no matter what or who tries to dictates differently. For His is the KING of Kings and the LORD of Lords. He is the I AM. He is Jehovah Jirah. HE IS THE SAVIOR of the WORLD! I Believe in HIM and will continue to LOVE HIM, and FOLLOW HIM.

This is a NEW YEAR!

But MY HEART IS HIS and will continue to be HIS.

I still pray for you, your health and your futures. I will continue to pray for each and everyone of you because . . . I LOVE YOU and I WILL ALWAYS CARE! For my immediate loved ones ~ ALL IN COLORADO, ALL IN ILLINOIS, ALL IN ARIZONA, ALL IN IOWA, ALL IN MISSOURI (yes to OUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY) I LOVE YOU!

May He be with everyone of YOU!

Philippians 4:19

Jeremiah 33:3

Please make yourself comfortable

The Valet very Pretty and a Lady, Opened the door and ushered the unassuming couple in. Then It all began with the friendly greeting,"Welcome to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Bistro! The wait is going to be just a little while, Please make yourself comfortable, have a seat and enjoy a short film for your entertainment." The ambiance of the atmosphere absolutely soothing and breath taking, they smiled, wondered and gentle sat down.

Their seating very calming and comfortable beyond compare. The Christmas decor, gentle to the eyes and the music soft, a "KENNY G. - White Christmas, in the background" sang out to them while the twinkle in his eyes as they gazed at one another spoke "surprise" because neither of them knew exactly "who" was surprising who. (sigh) Both of them taken off guard, but drifted into a dream.

The aroma's tantalizing and teasing them of what lay ahead. The Christmas lights on the tree glimmered, sparkled and almost whispered - began singing. The viewing entertainment a Christmas classic, from their past.

The Hostess Very striking to the eye, very pleasant and warm to the couple. Very professional yet welcoming. Her voice soft. The second, a beautiful server, asked if the couple would like anything while they waited. The film drew them away. They held hands gently, their eyes caught one another, and they smiled. The savory seasons wafted about the Bistro. The comfy seating relaxed their tense muscles and the staff eased their minds. The Hostess took them back to their elegant fine table laced in Red and Cream and an appeasing candle flame drew them in to a subdued warmth. As they were seated off to the tranquilized romantic corner, they both melted in one an others gaze. The couples smiles teased one another as they both grinned and locked their eyes on one another passing through the years of time spent together. As they both gazed through the menu a gentle tear escaped her eye, then every so slowly rolled trying to hide quickly from the staff.

His eyes gave her chills of joy knowing they were together as he walked her to her seat and gently guided her to the table. His saunter still taking her breath away as he took his chair. The moment to dulcify the evening and their souls reached a moment of speechless wonder - joined through True Love, they know commitment to one another is real. So real they almost forgot those about them. The first waitresses came, took the drink orders and floated away with a very inviting grin. The curly amber haired server smiled as the soft banged brunette server worked as one with her almost as if they were one. Quickly they brought the chilled Caesar dinner salad and steamy cheesy garlic bread.

They couple of twenty four years union in marriage became one mind, one heart, one Love. The entire staff at "The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Bistro" mitigated the worries of the world. Much like one slipping into a Calgon Bath. He looked up, caught her gaze and they both cried. The Steamy Homemade House Lasagna served with care; Complements to the Chef, as his appearance to offer his Finest Red and White "Wine" (Sparkling ;-) Grape style). Permissimo!!! Their mouths watered with every bite as they reminisced every memory past and now the one lived as a wonderful "Present"!

The last lovely server brought A Vanilla dessert speckled with Chocolate treats and the Chef put a finalizing touch with a "Chocolate Ritz" covered treat! Perfect! The evening absolutely PERFECT.

Then it happened. The cutest wee little server presented him with a grin, walked over to her and gave her a gift. "Fank You for coming! This is for YOU!" . .. "CAN I HEP YOU?!!" We all smiled and then we opened the gifts after our dessert.

Happy Twenty fourth Anniversary!!!

Love,

Valet/Dessert Server ~Mya

Hostess/ ~Tia

Server/order ~ Emily

Server/ ~ Hot meal Faith

Chef/ ~ Jordan (Son -In - Love)

Server/ Gift bearer ~ Hadassah

"Wine" ~ Sparkling Grape Juice ;-)

The Finest Bistro In History!

A Peek - a - Boo Into Our Memory of a Lifetime:

Sneaky, Sneaky - Shopping groceries, gifts, "fake shopping" to detour, doc appointments to delay, friends in Mall delay unexpected but warmly accepted!

Here is a peak! Here are the pics