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2008-11-25T14:51:00.002-06:00

Hello my dear blog. I am sorry I have neglected you. Someone has pulled my attention away- I will admit. Yes- that horrible ole' facebook.
I do intend to update you soon- do not give up on me! I will be back!

XOXOXOXO

Confession

2008-10-28T14:50:00.002-05:00

I must make a confession.......
I love the tanning bed.
I know the dangers.
I know the problems.
And yet- I love to tan.
I love to have the 10 to 20 minutes of laying under those blazing lights-
just a few minutes for me.
I feel better aboiut ME when I have a little tan on.
I don't tan well- and I prefer the tanning bed to laying out for hours in the heat. Tanning bed is quick- and only a little sweaty sometimes.

Hi.... my name is Delicia.... and I love the tanning bed.

Pets

2008-10-16T09:57:00.003-05:00

Well- what I assumed would happen , did.
The kitties are gone.
If you are NOT a cat person....... you can't pretend to be one.
Well- at least I can't.
I really tried. For my Josie- I tried. But alas, they have gone back to the loving home from which we borrowed them. We had them for three months- and there we no joy in sweeping up the cat hair. There was no joy in my shredded shower curtain. There was no joy in the cat jumping up onto the curio case and breaking a figurine that was once my grandmothers. And that was the last straw for me. My children don't break our things- and I don't love those cats enough NOT to care.
So- bye bye.
And Josie was ok. Because really- she wants a dog. She settled for a cat. As soon as the cats were gone, she turned to me and said "I want a miniature schnauzer"

Sometimes you can't get 'generic' when only the real thing will do!!!
A dog was what they all wanted- and a cat just wouldn't do.

Vacation!

2008-09-26T09:14:00.002-05:00

I am anxiously waiting for our vacation coming up in 8 days. I am so very ready for the cooler weather of the upper Michigan area. We love Mackinac Island and will be there for 4 days. Four glorious days of 50-60 degree weather- changing leaves- no cars (no motor vehicles allowed on the island- you get there by boat) and staying in a Victorian 1882 hotel. I can't wait. It is the vacation my husband and I take alone-it is our relax time. And we need it! It has been so busy the last few months.
So- if you are anywhere from Flint Michigan on up into the UP around pictured rocks- I'll be there between Oct. 4 and 8th.

facebook

2008-09-25T13:59:00.004-05:00

Just in the last two weeks or so- there has been a huge facebook rush. Have you noticed? All of the sudden- EVERYBODY has one. Weird. And because now that I have found everyone I ever wanted to have as a friend on facebook (now including Mark Lee ) I have done nothing but browse said facebook pages! I have neglected my blog, and my other obsession twitter

So- I apologize for the neglect. I guess you can find me here.

We are so busy!

2008-09-19T08:58:00.002-05:00

I don't know about you- but it seems like we are busier than ever right now! I guess its a good thing for our children to be so involved in activities- but I sure miss my house!!
And my blog.
So I will be back soon.

It was a tragedy

2008-09-11T10:53:00.004-05:00

Driving in to school and work this morning- my daughters and I talked about what today is. We talked about what happened seven years ago today. I will never forget that day. I will never forget how I felt- the things I thought- and the things that we went through for the next three months..... the next year. It was a moment in time when we were unified by fear- by anger that we had been attacked right here on our soil. It was a horrible time- and yet it was an amazing time of unity. For a brief millasecond- it didn't matter if you were democrat or republican. We hugged each other at the supermarkets, we stood in line and talked to people we didn't know because we all had something in common. We stopped at fire stations and thanked firefighters for their service. We had ribbons tied on our car antenes- and had ribbons on our shirts. We had stickers on our cars and flags flying outside our houses. We sang the songs and prayed the prayers..... and said we would never forget. I didn't think we would ever be normal again. I think some attitudes are worse now. No- I know some are worse now. Just look at our country now. I am amazed.
Have you seen the images of what happened on tv today? Have you heard about it at all? Well- I remember. And I am proud to be an American. I am PROUD of my military. I am PROUD of my president. We have much to be thankful for.

The best compliment ever.

2008-09-09T16:33:00.002-05:00

Ok- the second best. The first would be someone told me that I was an amazing mother. that was the best. I love that. That is what I want to be.

Anyway......

The SECOND best......... three- THREE people have said I look like Sarah Palin with my glasses on today!!!! YES! I love it!

(I'll post a pick with my glasses on)

Wow

2008-09-04T09:53:00.003-05:00

Last night was historic. It was brilliant. I am so proud to be an American- a Republican- and a woman. Sarah Palin gives such a spark to the Republican ticket. She is real. She is genuine. She is confident- and I am so proud of her.
I was not.... thrilled with McCain before this pick. I felt unsure- couldn't get a hold of what he said or stood for. With this choice for Vice President- I have renewed excitement for my party affiliation. I am Republican to the core- I love my country and am Patriotic to a ridiculous degree. I believe in a strong work ethic- which this country lacks greatly. I have much- because I have WORKED HARD to get it. And that is what our country stands for to me. That is what this country stands for to people all across the world who so desperately want to come here- the opportunity to work hard- and be something.
Sarah Palin has given us something to be proud of. Is not her family a symbol of what America is? A hard working family- a military son, her baby that will have some struggles in life, her teen daughter who is pregnant- but is keeping the baby and marrying the father- that is what America is. Some have tried to make a huge deal about the issue with her daughter- and it is so hypocritical. We embrace the celebs who go through this- we watch the movies that glorify it (Juno) but when its a Republican candidates daughter- 'oh the horror'- 'oh how could she'?? Please. It has happened- and I am so proud of the way they are handling it. What a statement they made in having the soon to be son-in-law up there with the family- because he is part of the family. I loved it.
Hearing John McCains story last night truly affected me. To think of what he went through- for our country- he really is an American hero. Yes- he is monotone when he speaks- he looks weird- but do we not understand why now? I don't care about that now. I understand why he is monotone- I now understand why he looks weird..... and I thank you- John McCain- for fighting for my country. Thank you for fighting for me; for MY freedoms and my rights. Yes- you are the one I want in the office of the President- you have my vote- and I am truly excited to cast that ballot!!

So- I had a very interesting oppurtunity last night. Gary Tuckman from CNN set up a panel of 7 here at my office to watch the speech and dialouge it before and after. (I work at and attend an AG church here in Northwest Florida) Of the seven- we all were Republican- 6 of us wanted Huckabee as our Presidential candidate at the start- 1 had always been for McCain (and he was a veteran) It was very interesting to hear diffrent views between Republicans- but we all ended up excited about the choice we have now. You can see our interview this Friday night from 9 to 10pm central on CNN.

God Bless America.

Fall.........

2008-09-03T16:11:00.003-05:00

My favorite season is fall. Here in Northwest Florida- we don't get much fall- which is probably why I love it. I love fall decorations, I love sweaters and pumpkins and crisp air outside. I love crunchy leaves and hot chocolate. I love fall.
My husband and I vacation in Michigan every year- so that we can have 'fall'. We love Mackinac Island- and the UP of Michigan. Just he and I (we leave the kids with grandma) and it is a glorious time.
We leave in 32 days........ and I can't wait!!!

(I took this picture last year in Rogers City, Michigan. We don't get colors like this in Florida!!)

Comedian

2008-08-20T11:12:00.003-05:00

My Josie is a comedian.
This happened last night........

Josie: Can I make ya'll some coffee? (yes, ya'll- we live in the south)

Dad: sure- that would be great (yes- my 11 year old knows how to make our coffee- we train them girls up right!!)

in a few minutes- she comes with a mug of coffee for dad......

Josie: here you go dad!

Dad: Thanks

Josie: know the diffrence between Bagelheads, Starbucks or The Drowsy Poet and me??

Dad: what?

Josie: MY coffee is $20!!! Pay up mister!!

I love her.

Happy Birthday Jordan

2008-08-07T11:22:00.004-05:00

14 years ago today- my precious Jordan was born.

When I was growing up- I wanted to be a nurse on a Navy ship (I grew up in a Navy town) - then I wanted to be the first woman Blue Angel pilot (you know from other posts that I still love the Blues) - but more than anything- I wanted to be a great mom. I have a great mom- and I wanted to be that too. So when we had our sweet Jordan- I was the happiest mommy in the world. And I prayed that God would help me be the absolute best mother that I could be.
Jordan and I have an amazing relationship. One that so many of my friends are amazed at. I thank God EVERYDAY for the relationship I have with her. I pray that God protects our relationship. Jordan is a great young lady. Thank you, Lord, for letting me be her mom.

Happy Birthday my Jordan!
We have an exciting weekend of partys ahead!
(Ya'll pray for me- my house is going to be NOISY for the next 48 hours!)

(We woke up this morning to 20 pink flamingos in the front yard and signs all over that said Happy Birthday Jordan- her cousins decorated the yard in the middle of the night! Thanks cousins- that was great)

Celebrity Collage by MyHeritage

2008-07-16T13:18:00.001-05:00

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MyHeritage: Celebrity Collage - Family history - Free genealogy

Celebrity Collage by MyHeritage

2008-07-16T13:07:00.002-05:00

MyHeritage: Celebrity Collage - Ancestors - Geneology

So they say my celebrity look alike is Christian Slater. I don't know what to think of that. Does that mean I look like a man.......... or is it Christian is pretty enough to be a girl. Should I be upset?
I've always liked him- he's hot. Now it feels.... kinda gross.

Positive Post Tuesday

2008-07-08T15:06:00.003-05:00

My post today is about our incredible Youth staff at Brownsville Assembly of God. We are in the midst of our 12th Annual Branded By Fire youth conference here in Pensacola Florida. We have 1500 youth and youth leaders here from all over the U.S. and from as far away as Korea. It is amazing to see it all come together- and I want to lift up our Youth department that works for over 9 months organizing, planning and working to get this thing ready. They work so hard- and make it seem so easy to 'throw this together'.... yeah right! They are an amazing group- and I am proud of them. We are going to see kids lives changed this week- we are going to see teenagers get saved- and it will all be worth it.
Thanks Amy, Aaron, Paul, Ryan, Mike, Bobby, Cat, Christian, Kenton, Adam, Tony, Lauren, Kyle, Jordan, Michelle, Becca and all the interns!
Check it out.

The new kitties!!

2008-07-03T11:14:00.005-05:00

Ok- so I shared how Josie wanted a dog so badly...... well for so many reasons that just wasn't something we can do right now. (mainly because we are gone all day) so we found out about these kitties and one thing lead to another ...... and we brought them home last night. Now- this is huge for me because, as you know, I am NOT an animal lover. But these are ok. I am holding them in the picture because they really are scared and don't want the girls to hold them yet. Josie cried because she wants them to love her RIGHT NOW!!! I told her to give them time- they will come around. I prayed really hard last night that God would help the kitties "come around" quickly- because Josie wants to hold them!!
The girl is Maddie (white and orange) and the boy is Rusty (all orange) I think they are going to do fine!

I love her.

2008-06-25T16:47:00.003-05:00

My Jordan.

Beach Week!

2008-06-25T16:42:00.003-05:00

We are having an amazing time at the beach this week! Just a couple of beach pictures to share.......

Warfare

2008-06-19T10:05:00.004-05:00

This Sunday - June 22 at Brownsville Assembly of God- we are taping a LIVE Warfare CD during the morning service. So much has been going on in the church- we are in warfare right now- and our services have been POWERFUL the past 6 months. We are in warfare for our country right now- against sickness and disease- and for souls. If you are in the Pensacola area- come on out ready to worship on Sunday morning!

Check this out.

I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul shall make its boast in the LORD;
The humble shall hear of it and be glad.
Oh, magnify the LORD with me,
And let us exalt His name together.

Funny......

2008-06-11T11:32:00.002-05:00

That's just funny.

$5,400.00

2008-06-10T13:44:00.002-05:00

We have entered the next phase of life with a budding teenager......... Braces!!

My beautiful blonde Jordan has started the process of spacers and expanders - and in about 3 months we will get the full set of braces that she will wear for 24 months.... all for the whopping cost of $5,400.00! She was so excited about it because her BFF Kelly just got them too..... well- she was excited until they put the spacers in.... that hurt.... and then she said (not kidding- she said this) "Mom- 5000.00 is too much for this. I tell you what- just get me a cell phone and forget the braces!!!" Ummm- I don't think so kid.
So- we are off for a new adventure as "brace face".

(Kelly- with her new braces-- and my Jordan at Pensacola Beach)

Positive Post Tuesday

2008-06-10T12:01:00.003-05:00

Today I want to tell you about one of my dearest friends in the world- Susan. I have known Susan for about 20 years. Our weddings were a day apart - 18 years ago this month-. Susan became the Assistant Principal at her school this year- so we are very proud of her! Susan is one of the most positive people I know- and because of some health issues she has- she really could complain alot- but she dosen't. She has a disorder in that her kidneys produce stones continually. Some people know the pain you have when you are passing a kidney stone..... Susan passes stones everyday. EVERYDAY. The lining of her kidneys are incrusted with stones. She has had 12 surgeries to help get some of them out. The doctors can not explain why she continues to make stones. I joke with her that I wish these stones she is making were diamonds or rubys or emeralds - then she would be rich!! She has flown out to California for tests- and the doctors are studing her- because they can't understand what is going on. This past February we spent a weekend at the beach- and she had passed 48 stones the four weeks before- and she stopped counting after that. Susan is amazing- you would never know what she is going through- because she keeps a beautiful smile- and a great attitude. Thanks for being so amazing Susan. I love you! (used with her permission)

Home!

2008-06-05T16:22:00.003-05:00

My girls come home from Mimi and grandaddy's tomorrow- and I am soo happy! I know they have had a great week- but I sure miss them when they are gone. That is part of my struggle - should I work my full time job.... or should I stay home- because I can.? At one time- we needed me to work to make it. I had been a stay home mom for 8 years- from the birth of my Jordan - then Josie- and home until Josie started kindergarten. By that time I was ready for adult interaction. I started working with our church- and it was a great blessing. I was able to have the girls at work with me if I needed and they were very flexable with my time. My job has increased at the office and I do have more time away from my girls than I want. With greater responsibility comes- sometimes- greater sacrifice. I am honored to be in the position I am in- I really am.... so I think that is part of why I feel bad sometimes that I do want to give it up. And during the school year- it's fine... but summertime is hard for me. I really would rather be with the girls. Instead- I have to find places for them to be all summer. They do some camps- but only those I know well- they aren't going anywhere I don't know well. They spend time at Mimi's- but that is 45 minutes away from me- so I don't get to have them home every night. By July I will be complaining alot- so please forgive me. And pray for me. I don't know what to do. I don't really feel released from my job... I feel that Pastor does need me and respects me greatly... and I appreciate that. But at the end of the day- all I really want to be is the best mom I can be for Jordan and Josie. They are the very breath I breathe. I want them to never wonder or question whether they are important to me and their dad. I want to do the right thing. It's great to have extra money- but I would rather have them.
That's on my mind right now.

We are addicted......

2008-06-04T16:50:00.003-05:00

ok- this was taken out of the car window and that is dead bug matter there on the right!!

You already know it- but I will again admit that we are very addicted to Disney World. We no sooner get home from a trip then we are planning the next one. I always say- Ok THIS is our last trip for awhile...... and never fails- we are soon planning the next trip.
We were at Disney just one month ago for Josie's 11th birthday. We have already made our reservations for our next trip. We will be there in December- I can't wait!!
We are hopelessly in love with Mickey Mouse.

Poppy

2008-06-03T14:17:00.004-05:00

for "Positive Post Tuesday" I want to tell you about one of my dad's........ yes I have two. Marty (he prefers Poppy- my girls call him that) is my step dad- he's been married to my mother for 20 years. We hated each other-I completely and totally hated- dispised- this man when he came into our lives. I was 17 years old- my parents had just divorced after 23 years of marraige- and I was on my path of distruction. He came in as a true knight in shinning armor for my mother.... and I set out to destroy it because it wasn't what I wanted. He pretty much ignored me and convinced my mother to marry him. I turned 18 one month after they got married- and 2 weeks later he kicked me out of the house. Because I was disresptful. It nearly crushed my mother. It could have destroyed our relationship- but the Lord is good- and it didn't. To make a long story short- he gave his life to the Lord, I met my soon to be husband and started living right, I moved back in one month before my wedding, Poppy and I had a heart to heart talk where we both asked for forgiveness- and we started a new relationship. 18 years later- he loves me and is so proud of my family. I love him and I am so proud of he and my mother. He is a great man- and I am glad my mom has him.
This picture is of me, my baby brother, my dad and Poppy. We make sure to always involve both of them in every part of our lives- because Poppy deserves it as much as my dad.
God is good- He is so good.

Random thing or two....

2008-05-28T14:07:00.006-05:00

Well- I was thinking of some "I've never's" the other day- and I realized I have lived a sheltered life up until 4 years ago. I'm not complaining- I'm just saying.
I was thinking of some things I would like to do- but don't know that I will ever put the effort into doing them. Like:
- ride in a limo- no big deal, just never done it
- go on a cruise
- climb a mountain- I've skkied a mountain- love that!! but never climbed one.
- run a race- don't like running too much- but anyway
- learn to play tennis (this one- I really want to do)
- learn sign language (I do plan to do this)
- learn a foreign language (Spanish maybe)
- see New York
- have coffee in Seattle
- get a tattoo (ok really- I have always wanted one. I know I will never get one- just a little fantasy going on)

Random- I know.

Great weekend!

2008-05-23T11:30:00.002-05:00

We are ready for a great weekend together- my husband the 'Grill Master' will fire it up- we have family get togethers and swimming.... it's going to be great. Take some time this Memorial Day weekend to just be together. Life is short- love your children and your families. Make memories.
Here's to you!

what he said.......

2008-05-22T14:47:00.002-05:00

exactly.

Prayer

2008-05-22T09:15:00.002-05:00

I know that by now most have heard about the tragic death of Steven Curtis Chapman's daughter. Please pray for this family. Pray for Steven's son who was involved in the accident- pray for him. It is going to be hard. I can't imagine what they are going through. I don't want to know what they are feeling. So pray for them- and go hug your children.

Last day of school.....

2008-05-21T14:33:00.002-05:00

Tomorrow is the last day of school for my girls. It means no more getting up at 6am- well at least for them! I still have to go to work. So for the next week they will get to stay at Mimi and grandaddys and sleep late and swim in the pool all day! It's a bittersweet day for me- it means one year older my girls are and I realize time is slipping by. They will spend some days here at the office with me this summer- I am so very fortunate that my job is the way it is. We look forward to lots of friends over and lots for time outside. Happy Summer!

Prince Caspian

2008-05-18T09:01:00.003-05:00

We went to see Narnia's Prince Caspian yesterday- and it was fantastic! I loved this movie. I assumed it would be good- we loved the first one- but it was great. GO SEE IT!! It is intense- my Josie was scared a few times- but it is amazing. I will see it again.

2008-05-15T09:17:00.005-05:00

I am reading a beautiful book - 'Embrace Grace' by Liz Curtis Higgs. It's about accepting the forgiven life- the grace filled life that God has to offer. I ordered it in for a Women's conference we had and picked it up because the cover was pretty. The first thing I read was:

When the kindness and love
of God our Savior appeared,
He saved us,
not because of righteous things
we had done,
but because of His mercy.
Titus 3:4-5

That spoke to me on the spot. His mercy is greater than anything we have done. I know that God loves me- and I thank Him everyday for loving me. Sometimes when God does things in my life- I think-"God..... you have the wrong person- I am not great- I am a failure everyday! I don't deserve what you have done for me." But- it's not because I deserve the blessings He has bestowed upon me- it's because of His mercy- His grace. We are loved- we are forgiven.... simply by asking Him. I fight my flesh daily- but I know I can run to His word- and there I will find strength to make it through the day. How? Because...

God is our refuge
and strength,
an ever-present help
in trouble.
Psalm 46:1

So sweet

2008-05-11T08:46:00.002-05:00

We attended the wedding of my good friend Ryan yesterday. Ryan's bride, Alissa, is deaf. I have known Ryan and Alissa since they were 10 years old. (makes me feel SOOO old) Their wedding yesterday was the sweetest and most moving ceremony I have ever seen. They had three people strategically placed that were signing- one just for Alissa, one for the bridesmaids and one for the congregation. When it was time for the vows- there was no sound. At first I thought that the equipment stopped working- but then realized that Ryan was mouthing his vows just to Alissa. She was reading his lips with tears streaming down her face and I thought- at that moment we were hearing exactly what she is hearing. Complete silence. But you know- as she looked into the face of the love of her life- reading his lips as he made his vow to her- she heard his voice. In her soul and in her heart. I cried like a baby! Sobbed a few times even. It was amazing. I will never forget it.

Congratulations Ryan and Alissa.

I'm going to a concert tonight..... wanna come?

2008-05-09T14:24:00.003-05:00

I'm going to a concert online tonight! You can join me there at Phil's blog It's going to be awesome!!

just a few more......

2008-05-08T14:15:00.003-05:00

just a few more Disney pics..... we love them

Surprise!

2008-05-08T13:43:00.003-05:00

We found this in our room at Disney on Josie's birthday

Oh we love Disney......

2008-05-07T15:31:00.002-05:00

We just returned from a few days at Disney World. We had an amazing time. Josie turned 11 while we were there- she said it was the best birthday ever! It was great to spend some time with my family- although there was no relaxing done- we ran the whole time! Here are a few pics- more coming when I get Jordan's camera- she is a great photographer.

Goofy

2008-04-25T11:13:00.002-05:00

Teenagers these days! We drive down the road and there is a constant flashing in the backseat from the hundreds of pictures these girls take of themselves everyday. This is my Jordan and her BFF Kells

Comedian

2008-04-25T08:50:00.001-05:00

She cracks me up everyday.

Hmmm

2008-04-24T09:45:00.001-05:00

I heard today that there is now a restriction on how much rice we can purchase at the store. What? RICE. Does this not amaze you? Did you not think- wait- where does this blog originate from? Africa? Thailand? No- down home USA. Back porch America – the South, baby. They made a statement on the radio this morning that there would be a restriction on bulk bags of long grain rice- something like- you can’t purchase more than two 20 lb bags. Now mind you- I’m not a big rice eater- we eat our share of it I’m sure, but we don’t buy in bulk or anything. It is just the fact that here in America where we have as much of anything we ever want- we are now restricted on the purchase of a food item.

Revelation 6:6 “Then I heard what sounded like a voice among the four living creatures, saying “A quart of wheat for a day’s wages, and three quarts of barley for a day’s wages, and do not damage the oil and the wine!”

It’s written that there will come a day when it will take all we make in a day to buy a bag of grain. Who would think it would be possible in this day of technological marvel? We can be anywhere in the world when we are on the internet- and yet in our towns right now- we can’t buy rice in bulk. Something to think about.

Happy Birthday Mom!

2008-04-23T09:48:00.003-05:00

Today is my momma's birthday. My mom is an amazing woman of God. She was the third born (first girl) of nine children. She grew up helping take care of the other children. My mom has loved Jesus for as long as she can remember. My Aunt tells the story of Sherry Lynn (my mom) walking to Sunday school alone at 8 years old- because she wanted to go "be with" Jesus.
Thank you for being an amazing example to me, Mom!
I love you- Happy Birthday!

Josie's piano recital

2008-04-23T09:33:00.002-05:00

Last night was my Josie's first piano recital at Pensacola Christian Academy. She did great! She wasn't nervous at all. She has played by ear for about a year- we just got her into lessons 5 months ago- and she won an award for 5 months of A Honor roll in piano performance and theory! She will play Violin next year as well. She says she wants to learn to play everything. You did a great job Josie.

Jordan

2008-04-22T14:38:00.003-05:00

Jordan is my first born. She is 13 years old- and she is beautiful. I was a psycho first time mom. I thought I had to be touching her 24 hours a day so that nothing would happen to her. I got over that eventually- but to say I was (or am- if you ask my friends) over-protective, would be an understatement.
Well- my Jordan came to me the other day very upset and crying - saying she needed to tell me something- but was afraid too. I tried to be calm and I was thinking "dear Lord Jesus- what could this be??" - Jordan told me that a friend of ours- 'Mike' (a boy who is 12 years old) had told her that he was upset when his girlfriend broke up with him- and he had cut himself. Jordan was devastated- and scared that this had happened. I held her- and told her that we really needed to pray for him. We prayed for him right then- and we talked about why someone would want to hurt themselves at such a young age. When we were done- Jordan said "Thank you mom- I feel so much better just talking to you"- that made my day- we as parents want to do the right thing for our children- and so often we do fail. Especially with our first borns- we are testing it out on them. I am so thankful for the relationship that I have with my children. I am sad that at this age- Jordan had to learn of someone who cuts themselves. I am sad for this boy and his family- who do now know of the situation. This boy is a preachers kid. We need to pray for protection for our children's minds. They are our future. They are the missionaries, preachers, doctors , presidents, musicians, wives and husbands of tomorrow.
I love you Jordan.

Some beach- some where.....

2008-04-22T13:57:00.004-05:00

Monday was an amazingly beautiful day. I had to take advantage of it and I headed to the beach. I love the beach in April and May- it's not so hot that you can't breathe. Now- if I were Daley these pictures would be awesome.... but alas I am not Daley- I am Delicia- so this is what you get.

Computers down

2008-04-17T18:20:00.002-05:00

It has been a crazy few days. Our computer system at work blew up. Literally- there was smoke coming out of the IT office! Anyway- our IT guy Josh has worked to get us going for tomorrow. It has made me realize that my life- well my work life- comes to a stand still without email and internet capability. So- thanks to Sherry for the use of her laptop so I could update- and hope I am back online tomorrow.
Shalom.

A positive post

2008-04-15T14:30:00.002-05:00

Inspired by Brody I am joining the Positive Posting Tuesday.
My friend Leticia is an amazing woman of God. She has been through the ringer- and yet she has the best attitude of anyone I know. Leticia was diagnosed with Wegners disease at 16; at 20 was told she and her husband would never have a baby and if she did have one, it would be severely deformed; BUT- she delivered a healthy, beautiful baby boy in 2003 at age 25. Six months after Josiah was born, she had a massive heart attack- at 25 years old. From 2004 through last month- she had been in remission from Wegners and doing great. Just a few weeks ago- we found out she has lapsed. It was a rough day. She was angry and hurt. For one day. The next day- a Friday. She came to see me at the office- and she was great- I was still a mess. I was like- "how can you be so great right now?" Leticia said- "Girl- I gave it to the Lord. I had my day to stomp around and say this isn't fair..... but after that- I made it God's problem." She said- "I am his child- and so I leave it in his hands, Delicia. What will be will be and I accept that. If I only have a little time left on this earth- I'm going to spend it happy"
I'm so proud of her to have such a great attitude. And she truly does live that way- it's a party where ever she is. I am so thankful to know her.
I'm changing my attitude today. It hasn't been a great day- but nothing that has happened is life shattering or life altering- only annoying. Thank God I am healthy. Thank you Lord- my family is healthy. I'm happy to have the friends I do- so today is a good day.

a random list

2008-04-10T12:18:00.003-05:00

I like lists. I list everything. I am great at list making. My problem- I don't follow my lists very well- but I am good at making them.
Here is a random list about me- in no order except this is how I thought of them:

1. my favorite color is pink
2. I HATE popcorn
3. I don't like ice cream (I don't hate it- but I don't want it)
4. my favorite drink is coffee
5. my Disney character- Tigger
6. I like ALL kinds of music- my ipod is very diverse
7. I love to sing
8. I cry... when I'm happy, when I'm sad, when I laugh, when I'm mad
9. being a teenager in the 80s- I loved the 'hair bands'
10. I still love Bon Jovi- oh yes I do!!
11. I am not an animal lover (sorry) they look nice and all-
but I don't really want any.
12. I love stilleto heels. I wear them almost everyday.
13. I can't see without my glasses- but you will never see me wear them
unless I am at work.
14. I love to read. My favorite author is John Sandford.
I have read everything he has written
15. I read 28 novels from August 06 to August 07. Then I got convicted because
I didn't read my bible at all during that time
16. I have- for the last 21 days- read 4 chapters in my bible EVERY day. I feel so
good about it right now. I am loving it. No more detective novels for another
month or so- and right now- I'm ok with that.

Ok- that's me for now. Maybe more later.

Hmmmm.

2008-04-09T10:33:00.001-05:00

An old freind of mine just read the post below- and he said that would be growing old- not growing up.
Yeah- thanks alot buddy. :)

I have grown up- I guess.

2008-04-06T08:55:00.002-05:00

So I took my mom to see The Gaither's. She had an amazing time. It was worth it all to hear her sing ALL the songs (the woman knows every word to every song) and to see that smile on her face. I did not expect, however, to have as much fun myself.... but I really did. I am extremely impressed. I was surprised how many songs I knew- from church- and my childhood- and from just being at my mom's house. The Gaither vocal band- really are great. The group that came with them- Ernie Haas and Signature Sound... I did not expect to like them as much as I did. I did not - ever- intend to leave there and WANT to purcahse a CD. No way. But alas.... I did. Signature Sound- their harmony is unbelievable. I sat in tears- I am still amazed at how great it was. But really- how can you be in a place and sing about Jesus for 3 1/2 hours and not come out lovin you some Jesus? Well- I can't.
I have a new group to add to my diverse list. I had a great time.

I am such a great daughter.

2008-04-04T09:04:00.002-05:00

My momma's birthday is this month, so of course I wanted to do something special for her. It just so happens that my momma's favorite singing group, The Gaither's, are coming to town. So- being the amazingly loving and fantastic daughter that I am- I got her two tickets (for her and dad) If you don't know about the Gaither's- they are southern gospel- and it's a long running joke (truth) that I disslike with a passion- the Gaither's. I use to tell mom's friends that when my girls come back from Nana's house- I have to deprogram them from the Gaither disease. I would joke that I play Third Day in their rooms at night to get the Gaither out.
Well anyway- guess what. Because I love my momma so much- because I am such a devoted daughter..... I'm going to Gaither. She decided this should be me and her time. Oh- I tried to get out of it. Yeah- tried to pass off my 13 year old daughter to her. Said "Oh Jordan would love to go!" Nope- she thinks it would be "so special" for us. What could I do? I accepted it. And I have to say- I am looking forward to seeing my mom enjoy herself tonight. I can't wait to see her face when she gets to praise the Lord with her favorite singers. She is going to have a blast. I'm happy to share that moment with her.

CD's

2008-04-02T10:58:00.002-05:00

So I was going through my CD changer in my car- and thought I would share what I have for my listening enjoyment-

1. Third Day- Wire
2. Third Day- Wherever you are
3. Third Day- Time
4. Third Day- Chronology volume 1
5. Toby Mac- Portable Sounds
6. Norah Jones- Come away with me.

Wonder who my favorite band is?

The Blue Angels

2008-04-01T11:17:00.004-05:00

The Blue Angels flight team is based here at NAS Pensacola. Our home town loves the Blues. I grew up watching the Blue Angels practice and we always went to the air shows. They practice on Tuesday's and Wednesdays- and the church campus is in the flight plan. They flew over several times this morning- in formation. It's a little cloudy out today- so they were flying low- it was awesome.

A dog

2008-03-28T15:24:00.003-05:00

My daughter Josie desperately wants a dog. She reminds me almost daily how many months, weeks and days it is until her next birthday- because that's all she wants. (we are at 1 month and 4 days now) We don't have a dog or pet of any kind because we are such a busy family- we are never home. I'm at work and they are at school, then there's extra activities with church, piano practice and cheerleading. But it really is getting to me how often she asks for a dog. I feel guilty- like I am depriving her from having a pet. (Not just me depriving her- dad is in total agreement on the dog issue) One thing that got me was- she got a DS game for christmas with a game that lets you have a pet- Nintendogs is what it's called. She plays with this pretend dog everyday. Bless her heart. I really am troubled. I think we need to get a dog.

The picture is Jordan, Josie and doggy cousin Maggie. Uncle Jake brought Maggie to Easter dinner. Josie wouldn't come in to eat because she wanted to be with Maggie. Yeah- we need a dog.

let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

2008-03-27T16:04:00.003-05:00

I was looking through my vacation photos- and loving the snow. I know, most of you are sick of the snow by this time of year- but I am a Southern girl who has lived in hot Pensacola for my whole life- so snow is AWESOME to me. I love it! I act like an 8 year old when I am in it. Snow makes me happy :) "Only because you don't live in it" says my Pastor.
Anyway- thought I would share some pics from our February ski trip to Colorado. It was amazing.

Me and my honey at Beaver Creek- beautiful!

us again- at Vail (my favorite place!)

Arapahoe Basin

I was happy!

Praying

2008-03-27T12:31:00.002-05:00

My BFF Leticia has been in remission from 'Wagners with Vasculitis'- and has relapsed. She found out today she will have to go back on some severe medication. She is so discouraged- she has dealt with this on and off since she was 16. We need God to do a creative miracle in her blood.
I am praying for you , my friend. We will get through this.

5th grade project.......

2008-03-27T09:57:00.002-05:00

We worked on Josie's history project last night. We had to take items found around the house and make a poster about a historical event. She did 'The Boston Tea Party'. She did a good job!

Football

2008-03-26T14:19:00.004-05:00

Me and my baby brother- we grew up loving football. He has been a 49ers fan for about 22 years. When I say fan- I mean MEGA fan. He has a football room in his house- with glass cased signed jerseys from Steve Young and Joe Montana- signed and glassed helmets and footballs from these guys- and the room is painted the garnet-burgandy 49ers color. The boy loves him some 49ers. Me? I am a Green Bay Packers fan- for about 18 years now. Before, during and now, sadly, after Brett Favre. I'm not the mega fan my bro is- but I love my team- and I have a t-shirt to prove it :) So when Brett Favre retired- I received sympathy cards and all that from my loving friends- and this picture from my brother. It's like- his team- my team. I love this picture. Thanks Dan.

I live here......

2008-03-26T12:17:00.004-05:00

My town is a great place. We have the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world. I love to travel and see new places- I happen to LOVE snow- but I'm glad I live near this.......

Sweet

2008-03-26T11:53:00.002-05:00

I have a good friend who is in the process of adopting. It has been a long and drawn out process- and she has gone through every emotion. They thought they were looking for a little brother for their 3 year old- but they fell in love with a 14 year old. They were shocked that they couldn't stop looking at "Sammy"- they keep going back to his picture, they talk about Sammy all the time. They finally asked about him- no- someone else is already trying to get him. How about this child, or this child. Nothing seemed to fit. Leticia prayed- Lord, why have you put Sammy on my heart if I can't have him? Long story short- 7 months after asking about Sammy- they met him on March 21, Good Friday! I am so happy for my friend. I can't wait to meet Sammy.

The beginning........

2008-03-26T10:28:00.000-05:00

So this starts it all. The beginning of my blog career. Ok- hobby :)

Thanks to "This Guy falls down" (Mark Lee) the first blog I ever read- which got me hooked on the 45 other blogs I now read daily.

So- let’s see what happens……..