Taking the plunge and going on vacation.

Maynard is in transition of beginning a new job. He had a week off between jobs and decided we needed a real vacation. He has only been off for major holidays in 3 yrs. Never got a vacation or sick day, so he is ready for some well deserved relaxation. We leave in the morning for Gulf Shores, Alabama. We have a nice condo reserved with a private beach. My kids have never been to the beach and they have been begging to go for awhile now. So now is our chance. But........if ya'll have been reading my blog for awhile now then you know that all trips usually end up in somewhat a disaster. There are 365 days and 52 weeks in a year. It never fails that we choose the week or day to go on a trip that one of our kids will be sick. Well, how's this for starters? Ya'll know how sick my kids have been all winter, right? They have had every virus and sickness going around it seems. I figured they would all be well for awhile, but things took a dreadful turn when I realized my kids came in contact with the flu in our church. I didn't freak out because we done been down that road. Well, lo and behold! Did you know that there are more than one strain of the flu and you can catch them all? Yeah, well I didn't. Just in a blink of an eye Amelia got real sick and started a fever. I started her on an antibiotic because I figured she might have strep from the boys 10 days prior. She got worse and lethargic so I took her to the dr. I was right. She had strep. But she also has strand B flu. I explained to her Dr that it wasn't possible because she already had the flu and I was fixing to leave for the beach. I was in shock. The dr gave me tamaflu for her and the boys as precaution. She has had her fever spike to over 104 two different times. She is one sick little girl. Then I look over at Titus and he is pale and shivering. Now he has a temp. All night I chilled and ached all over. I know we all laugh at my crazy family adventures, but this time will ya'll please pray that this flu will be mild and we will be able to enjoy our much needed vacation? Maybe eventually we can laugh together about this, but right now I am so disappointed. We still plan on going, being that our room is non-refundable. I will try to get my blog updated before I get back.

Stupid update and a random act of kindess.

So ya'll know that I don't have internet at my house. I just have it on my smartphone. We used to smuggle WIFI off of the neighbors, but they moved. I do my blogging from my phone. I quit for awhile because it wouldn't let me post any pictures. Then I finally outsmarted it and got it working again. Only now, it won't post anymore pics. WHY? I will tell you why!!! I kept getting notifications that my phone needed to be updated. I ignored it for a month. It kept driving me crazy. So after my February blog challenge was over, I finally caved and pushed the stupid install button. Well guess what? I'm back to square one. No more pics. I mean blogs get boring after awhile without pictures to back up your story. So, until I figure something else out, it will be a hit and miss. I've got stuff I want to blog, but I have pictures I want to go with it. So until then....... Oh and for the fun of it, Today's blogger challenge was what was the last random act of kindness. Totally random, right? I guess it would be that I told the cashier at Speedway that the women's bathroom was out of toilet paper. You may take that lightly, but what if it was you that had to wipe with a paper towel textured like sandpaper. You can thank me later!

What every Mom longs to hear.

So if you follow me on Instagram then you already know this, but some of you don't. On Sunday night, February 3, 2013 Josiah got saved. I am so happy he finally claimed salvation. He has been trying so hard to get saved and he never would claim it. (Well, there was the one time he jumped up and testified in the microphone 3 yrs ago that he got saved that night. I'm pretty sure he never even prayed that night. As matter of fact, he slept through church until testimony time, evidently. Lol) I guess he didn't know what to expect. I felt like he has been saved for awhile, but that has to be something they have to tell you for themselves. I spoke with Josiah's teacher and even she tried to pray with him and lead him to salvation, but he wouldn't claim it. I have watched Josiah worship the Lord in church with tears streaming down his face. Sure, sometimes it was dramatized and I would have to hide a grin. But the worship just kept growing until I would literally see the Power of God on him. I talked casually to a brother in our church about kidding that Josiah was gonna get the Holyghost before he claimed salvation. I'll never forget what he said. He said, "Wouldn't you much rather see the effects of him being saved than just his own words saying, I'm saved?" Wow! How true was that to this Momma's heart. I mean what if I pushed him to claim being saved, but then I never seen any changes or spiritual growth. On Feb 3rd, 2013 we had an annointed filled service. The kind of service where you can feel his presence from the first song. God moved so strong during our congregational singing. We were singing "When we all get to Heaven." Just a normal hymnal we've sung hundreds of times, but the Glory of the Lord filled that place. I looked over to see Josiah worshipping God and his lips stammering. I quit praying "save him", but baptize him in the Holyghost. That night Josiah told me he felt like he got saved! I was so happy to hear it from his own lips! I love how God is moving on him and can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for his life. On a funny note, Titus was so aggravated that he didn't get saved. He said he tried and tried to make himself cry like everybody else, but he just couldn't do it. He is so funny.

Challenge Day #28 Ta da! That's all folks!

What 10 things would I most like to be remembered by? 1) Amy loved the Lord 2) Amy was a good mommy. 3) Amy was a good wife. 4) Amy was a good daughter. 5) Amy was a good sister. 6) Amy was a good aunt. 7) Amy always cheered us up. 8) Amy loved family time. 9) Amy was a loyal friend. 10) Amy was a FABULOUS housewife! ;p So, I felt like I was writing my obit and I had to throw something crazy in there just to ease my mind a little. It's been real and it's been fun, but it ain't been real fun! I found another challenge for March, but some of it was repetitive from this months. Maybe I will create my own after a much needed break! Hope ya'll learned enough about me to understand some of the crazy stuff I do! I'll be blogging in a few days to catch up my regular posts. One is really exciting.......... Stay tuned! I've finally picked up my readers again and don't want ya to lose interest again!

Challenge Day #27 Only one more day, Hallelujah!

What do people sometimes misunderstand me about? I would have to say where I cut up alot and try to be funny, people will take me serious and get their feelings hurt. Most people know how to take me by now, but it still happens. When this does happen I wish they would just tell me instead of later trying to guess what's wrong or find out by somebody else. I would never hurt someone's feelings intentionally. As matter of fact, I can't stand the thought of knowing someone is mad or upset at me. I will always try to smooth it over real quick. I can be mad at you, but you CAN'T be mad at me. Lol So if I'm ever laughing and crack a joke I totally am not trying to be mean and would have never said it if I knew it would be taken wrong. Now for those of you wondering who I have ticked off lately, I haven't! At least that I know of! Ha ha

Challenge Day #26

What is my love language? I googled Love Language just to see exactly what it meant. I mean I thought I knew and I was like ok, I'm probably not going to let everybody all up in my marriage business, ya know! What I found out was Love Language isn't necessarily meaning just between couples, but between everybody. What makes you react to other people? Makes you more of a likeable person. Like I said, I googled Love Language and came up with these 5 types. 1)Words of Affirmation-This is basically people who have to hear over and over that they are loved. They like to be praised and encouraged. It is also important how these words of endearment are given in order to be appreciated. 2)Quality Time-This is just making special time for each other whether it's going for a walk or out to dinner alone. It is very important to not have any distractions such as cell phones or the newspaper or whatver. Just one on one special time with each other. 3)Gifts-Money can't buy love, right? Well, in this case it sure does help. This type of person thinks gifts are important. It's not the gift that counts to them, but the thoughtfullness behind it. Like how much trouble did he spend on finding this item? How much thought was put into this gift? 4)Acts of service- Can vaccumming the floors really be an expression of love? Absolutely! This type of person feels so special when some of their responsibilty of household chores is shared by someone completely unexpected. It let's them know they are appreciated. Also, laziness and a person making even bigger messes for them to have to clean up makes them feel unloved. 5)Physical Touch- I'm not talking about "you know what" here, but I'm talking about touchy people. You know the type that always wants to hug, or always is patting someone. Some people are just more touchier than other people. That's just how they show people they love and care for them. So, now I suppose you want to know what my love language is being that is today's topic? Let's go through the list: Words of Affirmation- Nope, not me! I'm not much on words. Sometimes the syrupy the words the more false they are in my opinion. Not always, but some people are smooth talkers. Quality Time-No, not really me either. Too much quality time smothers me. I am a loner and I like my space. I do enjoy spending time with my husband alone without the kids, and spending time with my family and friends, but not all the time. I just like being home with my family. Gifts-No, not me either. I do not know how to accept gifts. I feel really weird when people give me stuff. On the other hand, I tend to be a little picky on what I am given sometimes. It won't be about the actual gift, but kind of the thought behind it. It it was a rushed last minute gift with little meaning, then it will usually bother me and I wish it wouldn't. Acts of service-Oh yeah!!!!! This is me! You want me to love ya! Then take some responsibility off of me sometimes! Sometimes Maynard will just get up from the dinner table and immediately wash dishes. It catches me by suprise and I can't explain the feeling I feel. Sometimes he will put the kids to bed or he will have them dressed for church before I can get to them. That is definitely my love language. Makes me feel loved and appreciated for all the hard work I normally do. Kinda makes you ready to tackle the next load of laundry. Physical Touch-NO No No No No! Touchy people around me make my hands sweat. I like for people to be at least an arms length away. Why am I like this? Maybe it was the way I was raised. We just knew we loved each other and didn't really feel the need to express it by hugging or whatever. I am trying to do that differently with my children, but it still has effected how I react to other people. So ya'll want me to love you more? Come clean my house. But I have to clean it first before you get here. Ha ha!

Challenge Day #25

Ok, some of you all have been anxiously awaiting today's topic. What is my most favorite body part and why? Hmmmm, I am having such a hard time deciding on this one. I mean I have soooo many favorite body parts that I hate to single just one out. Ok, so I'm joking. I have terrible self esteem about the way I look and I actually am having a hard time deciding what to pick. Ha! However, we are all fearfully and wonderfully made!!! I'm gonna say my most favorite body part is probably my "ELBOWS! Yep, my elbows are about as perfect as an elbow can get. They bend my arms just the right way it needs to. I've got smooth skin over them. I mean nobody ever looks at someone's elbows and declare how ugly they are. I'm sure there are a few rare cases out there. My elbows are never swollen in the morning. They are always ready to go to work everytime I need them. They have never let me down. So that is why my elbows are my most favorite body part!!! What would ya'll pick for your most favorite part? (on you, not me) lol