A Life of Breathing: May 2009

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Happy Happy Joy Joy!

Today is Linda Campbell's Birthday!

Linda is a very good friend of the family and we wish her

all the happiness and birthday blessings to day!

Happy Birthday Linda! We love you!

That's Linda- boogey-ing on the left!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

I booked a DJ today for the Wedding!
So exciting!

His name is Eric Cunningham and he is with Choice Entertainment out of Richmond Virginia!
(I met him at the Great Strides Walk- he was the DJ there!)

www.choiceentertainment.com if you're looking for a great DJ!

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Memorial Day

God Bless all our Vets (past and present)

Thank you all for your service!

Monday, May 18, 2009

Big Brother's Birthday

Today is Justin's Birthday!
(Justin is Zach's brother)

Here's hoping you have a great day Justin!

Take some time off and do something fun!

Happy Birthday to YOU!

See what happens when I have very limited photo's of you?

Monday, May 11, 2009

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day Mom.

I Love You Very Much.

A poem for Mothers... (this is one of my favorites)

When the good Lord was creating mothers He was into His 6th day of "overtime" when the angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around with this one."

And the Lord said, "Have you read the specs on this order?" She has to be completely washable, but not plastic; Have 180 moveable parts...all replaceable; Run on black coffee and leftovers; Have a lap that disappears when she stands up; A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair; And six pairs of hands."

The angel shook his head slowly and said, Six pair of hands....no way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems, "said the Lord. "It's the three pair of eyes that mothers have to have."

"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.

The Lord nodded, "One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, "What are you doing in there?" when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't, but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs up and say, "I understand, and I love you, without so much as uttering a word."

"Lord", said the angel, tugging His sleeve gently, "Come to bed. Tomorrow....."
"I can't," said the Lord, "I'm so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick...can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger...and can get a 9 yr. old to stand under the shower."
The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. "She’s too soft, he replied.

"But tough!" said the Lord excitedly. "You cannot imagine what this mother can do or endure."
"Can she think?"

"Not only think, but she can reason and compromise," said the Creator.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran his finger across the cheek. "There’s a leak", he pronounced. "I told You......, You were trying to put too much into this model."

"It's not a leak, "said the Lord, "it's a TEAR."

"What's it for?"

"It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness, pride, and love."
"You are a genius," said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I DIDN'T PUT IT THERE. "

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Happy Birthday!

Today is Papa Watson's Birthday!

~Happy Birthday to you~ Happy Birthday to you~

(I hope you can hear me all the way in Vermont!)

Hoping you are having a great birthday-

wish we could be there for the BBQ to help you celebrate!

We Love You!

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Wedding Things...

Wow, today was a very busy but I must say productive day on the

Wedding Planning front!

I am exhausted but it is somewhat fun- planning all of this...

Mom is the best! She knows just how to get all this done

and get it done efficiently!

We ordered our invitations today (from Parlettes- GREAT SHOP!)

We went by the florist (Seasons of Williamsburg) and decided on

colors, flowers, arrangements, bouquets and much more!

And we went by the Chickahominey House

to book the rehearsal dinner! YUM!

Things are moving along! I am getting more and more excited!

I wonder what Zach thinks of all of this???!

Monday, May 4, 2009

A Year Later...

Happy Anniversary!

Today is the 1 Year Anniversary of some very dear friends:

Linda & Basil Campbell

Happy Anniversary and Blessings to you guys!

I know it has been a wonderful first year

and I know there are many more to come!

Love you!

Why Do I Blog?

I have gotten this question more frequently lately... so I thought I would answer it- where else, but my blog! I hope that the fact that I am getting this question means that more people are reading my blog, but who knows!
I believe I blog because I feel that so many people in this world are going through so many of the same things- only we don't know it. Blogging for me is a way to be in contact with people I know, people I dont know and people I have things in common with. My blog is of course a personal testimony of my life and all that my life entails. That could add up to a lot on some days and not so much on other days! I write about many things on here and I plan to get deeper into it- I write about church because I love the Lord and I feel very blessed. I write about family - my immediate family, my extended family and my CF family. I hope to connect with people in the world that may be sharing my experiences and I hope to compare notes! People interest me, they intrigue me and I want to know what makes them live life to thier fullest! I hope you enjoy my posts, I hope you feel free to leave comments, and I hope to make an impact and a change for the better of those I cross paths with!

I believe...

that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.

that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

that even when you think you have no more to give, if a friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help.

that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other and just because they don't argue, doesn't mean they do love each other.

that sometimes when I am upset, I have the right to be upset, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

that you can keep going long after you think you can't.

that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.

that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had, and what you've learned from them, and less to do with how many birthday's you've celebrated.

that it isn't enough to be forgiven by others, sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

that the happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything, they just make the most of everything.

Things I Love:

I love my immediate family: my husband Zach, my mom Glenda and the Lord above.
I love being at the beach, watching the sun rise and watching it set.
I love watching UNC basketball, beach volleyball and ballet.
I love sunny weather, lazy afternoons, healthy days, and reading a good book!
I love my cat Zoe, I love to write, look at pictures, and Coastal Living magazine!
I love to laugh wholeheartedly; I love cheese and anything Italian.
I love music, the piano, the violin and gospel choirs!
I love babies, puppies, and a new pair of shoes!
I love my church, love helping people and I love my jeep!
I love spontaneity, a good surprise and surprising other people! I love Target, Bath and Body Works, and Pizza!
I love to sing when no one is around, I love jersey knit sheets, finding things I thought I had lost, and traveling to exotic destinations!
I love whispers on the wind, creative projects, and my husband’s family!
I love Dave Matthew’s Band, going to the movies, and playing Rock Band!
I love driving on the beach and having the back door open in the summertime.
There are so many things I love, I love my life and all those in it.
I love my journey and my adventures, all of them, the good and the bad.

A Life of Breathing