Happy Mother's Day!

Today is such a special day! An exciting day for me because this is the first year I get to celebrate Mother's day as a grandmother! I wish that I was back home in WV to be with my mom and my granddaughter today, but I will be in less than two weeks.  I just can't wait!

No one has a more wonderful mother than I do though.  She is strong and compassionate; she is my hero.  She is the only person that I know that can keep it all together.  Lord how I wish I had inherited her gene of such strength and composure.  Happy Mother's Day mom!

Aria Rayne 10 days old

My Girl....Emory

No, this post isn't about my granddaughter Aria.  Although I do have many new photo's to share! :o) This is about a student so dear to me that I don't know how I'll ever function without her! We have been together for the past three years and I love her as if she were my own.  She adores me as well.....we are just bonded.  We are very much a part of each others life.  I love her so very much. 

Today, we had some fun after school.  She loves playing with my hair.  So here is my princess Emory.

Time to do your hair Ms. Rhonda

"I love you!"

Forever joined in our hearts!

Look, we can be silly!

Silly girls!

Baby Aria Goes Home

Mu sweet little granddaughter went home today. She drank 2 ounces of formula before she left. Praying mama will get some rest so she can heal from her c-section. I am still overjoyed by Aria Rayne's arrival. What a blessing God has given us!

My Granddaughter Has Finally Arrived!

Well, this morning at 8:06 a.m., I became a grandmother for the first time! Aria Rayne was born and weighed 6 lbs. 14.5 ounces and was 19 inches long.  Mom and baby are doing well.  I am so happy and excited for my son Ronnie.  He is going to be an excellent father.  Sadly, I didn't go to WV for the birth but I am going in after Memorial Day.  Here are a few photo's of my precious, beautiful granddaughter!

My son Ronnie and his firstborn, Aria

Siesta Scripture Memory Verse 9

I have been very involved with Beth Moore's David Seeking A Heart Like His study.  During week 4 she challenges us to memorize Romans 6:6 so here goes!



^"For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin." Romans 6:6 NIV

How Smart Is That??

So, Brandon is sitting around watching Snow White and the Huntsman last night. Another one of my favorite films.  Well, he states that it reminds him of the Chronicles of Narnia.  I didn't quite see how but challenged him to explain to me how.  Here is the answer I received from him:

"So Brandon was watching Snow White & the Huntsman last night & stated it reminded him of the Chronicles of Narnia. I asked him how & this is the answer I got: Ok. The entire movie was a jihad (gee-hád). Refers mainly to the Apocalypse. Satan, the evil queen, takes over the "kingdom" and rules with darkness and evil. She uses methods of temptation and lies to get what she wants. Snow White (represents Jesus) is the PUREST of them all. Purity refers to lack of sin. She was kept hidden during the evil queens reign but when she escaped from the kingdom it represented Jesus' 2nd coming. She goes into the dark forest and survives fear and sooths nature. When she didn't have any armor she was vulnerable, but when she wore her armor she was powerful; the armor of god. She then starts her reign of goodness and purity. Just like Jesus will!"

I was literally blown away!!! What an amazing analogy! That is why we call him "Preacher Man"....lol  God definitely has a calling on his life and to come to that conclusion of a movie at the age of 16 is just amazing to me.

Siesta Scripture Memory 8

It's that time again! I had such an amazing time this week-end with Beth and the Living Proof Live team! God moved in such an incredible and outstanding way.  I didn't want to leave!!! It was great to meet up with old friends and celebrate our love of Jesus together. 

So, my memory verse is “Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Luke 7:47 ESV

Siesta Scripture Memory Verse 7

This entire Psalms has spoken to me during my study of David this past week.  So I decided to choose it to memorize.  Every verse I have selected through this journey has come forth each and every day in some way to remind me of God's grace and love.  It is so exhilarating to know and understand His Word personally.  What will you choose to focus on today?

"I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken."

Psalms 62:1-2 NLT

Easter Blessings

Wishing everyone a very blessed and happy Easter! Praise God He is Alive!!

A Eye Opening Journey

Well, here it is the day before Easter, the end of this season of lent.  During the past 40 days I have reflected on many things in my life.  Along with my devotion to study God's Word more each day and grow closer to Him, I have most certainly had storms and trials.  But each and every memory verse that God has lead me to focus on during this year has shown it's purpose in my life. 

God is in control of all our situations and He desires us to trust in Him, cast our cares on Him and toss our discouragement and fear aside.  It's not easy to do, but there is such a peace and comfort once you "scriptually" redirect your thoughts.  Instead of being afraid of your situation, pray 2 Timothy 1:7.  When feeling tempted to please other people, pray Romans 12:2.  God will give you the power to part your own Red Sea if you just trust in Him.

This journey is one in which I commit to continue.  When I first decided to give up Facebook for lent, many giggled and said good luck (in the back of my mind I thought the very same thing!).  I won't say it was easy because it was my routine to get up and log on to see what was happening with friends and family over coffee in the morning.  I won't lie and say that I haven't missed it.  But I've missed it for different reasons......prayer requests, good news being shared, photo's of my students.  That should limit my time to 20 minutes a day.  And it will.

Waking up and immediately getting into a good devotional has made my days so much more meaningful than browsing Facebook statuses.  And running home and getting into my Beth Moore study first thing has given me such hunger and thirst for His Word.  I just can't get enough!!

So even though we are at the end of this season of lent, that doesn't mean we have to run back to the things we decided to set aside and let go of in lieu of spending more time with God.  So I challenge each and every one of you to think of one thing that you can give up each day to spend just 15 minutes in God's Word.  After all, He sacrificed His only Son for us.  

Happy Easter!