The cost to be the boss

I spent over $140 at the grocery store this evening. I am not bragging - trust me.  I will be looking for every penny from that grocery store bill in probably 3-4 days.   This grocery store bounty will not get my family of 5 beyond this weekend.  I know for a fact I will have to return to the grocery store by Friday.  Come to think of it, my husband will have to go today because I forgot to get toilet tissue.  Arggh!!!

The higher-than-usual bill is due to the fact that I stocked up on healthy, natural foods as part of our participation in our church's annual Daniel fast.  Almond butter, natural, organic brown rice cakes, hummus, fresh fruit, etc.  It was like an ad for preventive medicine I tell you.  But as I wearily added to my basket (I'm good with numbers when it comes to my money), I entertained the thought that it is sooooo much cheaper to buy "bad" foods.  Sigh.  Well, this journey is spiritual indeed, but also physical.  Spiritually, I will spend more time with God. Physically, my body will thank me for the change as I cleanse.

To be conscious of every morsel you consume takes strength, self-discipline, a support system, and prayer.  Yes indeed, it costs to be the boss.

Faithful expectations

This is the title of one of my most favorite sermons that I heard back in 2003.  Yep - a looooong time ago.  That's how you KNOW it was a good one.  The preacher was a guest preacher by the name of Rudolph McKissick. The scripture reference was Mark 10:46-52, the story of blind Bartimaeus.  As Pastor McKissick pointed out in the sermon, the more the people told him to be quiet, the louder he got to try to get the attention of Jesus.  I believe he said "they told him to shut up, he got louder, he got louder, Jesus got still, Jesus got still, because he got louder, and he got louder because they told him to shut up."  Now I can't tell it like he did, but it was good and true. 

I'm getting goosebumps here.  Never let anyone crush your faith, expectations, connection with God, etc.  In fact, they can't.  The oppression and challenges you feel will cause you to scream louder for God's attention. He is moved by our faith.

In 2013 I continue to have faithful expectations in all situations because no one can convince me that anything God has ever done for me  or mine (or even people I've never met) has been coincidences.  What are you hollering for this year?

Faithfully...........

This and that via east Texas

I started a girls' group at my school that I'm quite fond of.....They are the best!

The Real Girls had an officers' workshop today and it was quite productive. If nothing else, the girls had a chance to preview the spring calendar, do something nice for a fellow member, and become more comfortable with their leadership roles. Bless their little hearts.

One of the parents of the girls (a personal friend I must confess and also one of my closest members in my inner mom circle) opened her home to us to have our workshop.  Her home is lovely and so well put together.  Those real estate gurus know how to make it happen. :)  She had the little mandarin orange-infused water: .   Isn't that classy?  And look at this little cute Christmas tree draped in tulle in the powder restroom: .  Our hostesses had the most welcoming attitudes, and their home made us feel welcomed with just the right amount of "this and that" coupled with east Texas charm & Waxahachie hospitality.

East Texas....producer of that distinguishable Texas drawl, hot links, country red dirt and one of my closest confidants, Beth T.

When We Break

All 3 Lemon drops had dental check-ups today.  As the poor little hygienist was cleaning Wade's teeth she asked "has someone forgotten where their toothbrush is over the break?" Never missing a beat, I had no qualms about responding with "actually I think he's forgotten about the toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, bathtub, ALL OF IT!"  We laughed.  My child.  This boy thinks that Christmas break means break from all things sanitary.  And his 14 year old brother isn't too much better.  I guess I've been on break from staying on top of them making sure they do what needs to be done besides my regular house-cleaning demands. Oh well.....Bernie Mac already told y'all a long time ago: When we break, we break! #carryon

I'm Back!

Embarrassingly, it has been over  3 years since my last post. I think it's because I am so tied to FB. It became my outlook to my vents, raves, random thoughts, embarrassing moments, and sarcastic commentary to life in general.

As Mookie and I venture into this natural hair movement, I'll also  be using this a bit more to help moms and teens who are also navigating in this natural hair fun.  Enjoy! Much to Mookie's chagrin, I'll be posting pics periodically.

So if you'd like a sometimes humorous or dysfunctional look into my views of teens, children in general, public education, marriage, parenting, reality tv, crazy, random people I see and try to avoid, my embarassing moments (I have them a lot), or my social awkardness - hey, I've been in junior high for over 10 years, what'd you expect? then I think you'll enjoy this blog.

Until next time (and hopefully it won't be so many years).....

Sunday morning thoughts

It has been two weeks since we all went to our church together. Easter Sunday always finds us at the church I grew up in with that jamming choir!! Last week was baseball tournament but Mookie went to church so she could sing. Thank God for trustworthy friends!!!!!!!

Pastor Carter is doing a marriage series. I bet its good. Can't wait to see how God is going to inspire, convict, encourage, and love me through this sermon. God is an awesome God!!

Now for other pressing questions of the day:

• What am I going to wear?
• I need to shave my legs
• I need to go major grocery shopping
• I can't wait until I go to the beauty shop this week!!!!!!!!!
• I need to find Wade some socks for this morning
• Will I run into one of my favorite people - SHELLEY WHITE - this morning!! Love her!!!
• Is Mojo going to hitting practice today?
• How many loads of laundry can I realistically do so that no one harrasses me about doing it this busy week???

And the most important question of all:

• Am I really going to spend more time in the Word of God this week like I feel led to??

Weekend

Yo Yo It's the Weekend Baby!!!!!!!!