Black Friday

Yes I arose at 3:30 a.m. to be among the first in line to shop the bargains! I quickly dressed in the dark and grabbed my purse and Christmas list as I quitely left the house so I wouldn't wake anyone. I drove the 12 miles into town to pick up my daughter in law and we hurried off in pursuit of the big sales! We were excited to be getting around so early but as we pulled into the parking lot our hearts sank. There was a line from the front of the store to the back of the parking lot! Oh no! It was cold and dark and I didn't want to stand in that line. I convinced Ashley to stay in the warm car and we waited. At a few minutes till 5 we got out of the car and got in a short newly formed line that was forming at the side entrance to the store. They opened all the doors at the same time and I will admit that I felt a little guilty as we were in the store before most of those that stood in that long line. I consoled myself with the fact that they were the ones that chose to stand there and freeze! I grabbed two buggies and Ashley went one direction and I went the other. I grabbed two of all the bargains and she did the same we met in the middle and exchanged bargains. We met up with my Mom and Ashley's sister, called my daughter in Kingfisher to make sure she got what she wanted then headed for the checkout lines. We visited a few other places and were home when we would normally just be getting up. When I took my coat off I noticed that I had my shirt on backwards! I guess thats what I get for dressing in the dark. I had a good time despite the early hour!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Yes, Thanksgiving day has come and gone and I didn’t blog about what I am thankful for. I am very blessed and am so thankful for all that I have been given that I think any day would be appropriate to blog about thankfulness. I am thankful that Jesus died on the cross for my sins! I am thankful for a husband that loves and respects me, who goes above and beyond to make me happy. Not only is he an awesome husband but my best friend. He is a wonderful father and Poppa. I am thankful for 4 healthy children. I am so proud of each of them. We have 3 grandchildren that are the joy of our lives and I thank God for them every day! I am thankful I have a nice home and plenty to eat. I am thankful to live in the land of the free! I am Thankful!!!!

Did you Vote?

As a Republican, I will admit that Senator McCain was not my first choice for the party's nomination. But I did make sure that I took the time to go vote for him yesterday. Now I have the right to complain! I hope you exercised your right to vote. Our forefathers fought hard to get and maintain our right to govern ourselves.

Unconditional Love for all Children

When I was young I never really understood the love of my parents. How wise and patient they were. Years went by before I fully understood the depth of their love and concern for me and my siblings. But as I matured and had children I finally understand and can look back and see through older eyes and a wiser heart the unconditional love and devotion. It's these and many other things that make me realize how lucky I am to have such wonderful people in my life. I wish every child could experience the unconditional love that I have had and provide for my own children. My heart is saddened when I think about all the children that have come to us through foster care that have to compete with addictions, time and many other things their parents might be dealing with. Becoming a foster parent requires sacrifices of time and emotion, flexibility and compassion. It is being able to love and care for a child you don’t know. Many children come with baggage but they all need and deserve unconditional love. As I held a child I barely know last night as she cried after waking up in the night I thanked God that I had loving parents and that through God I was and am able to be a loving parent to my own children. Please remember these children especially through the holidays and do whatever you can to make a difference in a child’s life.