I'm baaaaack!

If my computer will hold out, I'll try and give a detailed update tonight.

Norman (my step-father) is EXTREMELY confused, disoriented, aggitated, etc.  I have a HUGE headache.  Please pray for strength.  It will be 1 year on the 15th that Moma passed away.  I'm not sure how much more I can take right now.  I know it's all in God's hands, and I know he'll take me through.  I'm just awefully tired.

No, I don't want any cheese with this whine, thanks, anyway.

I'll post more positive later, sorry.

This is not the greatest pic of him, but it's really hard to get him to sit down for a photo.

He signed POA papers Saturday, and Nanny had another doctor appointment today.  Doc says she is in the next stage of Alzheimers, and he's not sure how long she'll be at this stage before she drops to the final one.  She is unable to be alone AT ALL.   She's forgotten some of her grandkids, and most other relatives.  The worst part is that her and Pa have only been married 8 years, and she is beginning to forget who he is a lot of the time. 

Please keep them both in your prayers.  Here's a pic of her from 2005.

We're going back up this weekend, too.  We'll be back sometime late Sunday night.

My Pa will be 84 next week.  I went up on Tuesday (after work) to help him and Nanny with some paperwork.  He got new hearing aids that day also.  I'm very impressed with how well they are working, because I'm not having to yell at the top of my lungs to be heared by him.

Me:  "Wow, Pa!  You sure can hear A LOT better now."

Pa:  "Yep, these thangs work su-good, I can hear a gnat [using the bathroom] on a piece of cotton."

{Record-scratch}

You just never know what he's gonna say next.

The weekend was amazing because God showed-up and showed-out!

I'll have to update with more details later.  I haven't had a chance to slow-down yet.

Here's the gist of it:

• I left Thursday morning, arrived in Bastrop, late afternoon.
• Dana and I did some shopping for the retreat/restoration.
• We went to dinner that night at a fabulous Chinese restaurant.
• Friday, went to the church, she cooked, I finished off my notes in the office.
• Had dinner with about 30-40 women in the Fellowship Hall.
• Then moved into the Sanctuary for service.
• Praise and Worship was amazing!!!
• I thought I was completely BOMBING the sermon and my testimony.
• Alter time came, and it was FULL!!!
• Women being saved, healed, delivered, set-free, restored, renewed, etc....
• It was incredible!!!!
• Alter time that night ended at 12:30AM!! (No, not from long-winded sermon either, LOL)
• Didn't sleep much.
• Saturday, had a Bagel breakfast with the ladies in the Fellowship Hall.
• We decided to stay in there for the SHORT devotion I was giving.
• After devotion, had "alter" service time, absolutely incredible!
• They finished off the weekend with pamper sessions, but I didn't stay.
• I left, drove straight home, picked up family, went straight to church here for Crabb Family.
• Left church LATE, due to awesome service.
• Sunday, went to Sunday School, Church, Fine Arts meeting
• Finally ate lunch around 2:30PM.
• Went back to the church at 5:00PM to help before vision/business meeting.
• Went to dinner with some very sweet people from the church.
• Got home late and couldn't sleep.
• Got up early, went to work.
• Had meeting right after work, went to the store, etc.
• Did some phone calls and studying.
• Now updating this Xanga.
• Soon going to bed.

Like I said, I'll update with better details later, but let's just say, I am EXTREMELY humbled that God would use ME!  He did it all, I was just a "cracked-pot" willing to be used.  It's like Gideon said in Judges 6:15 - "...and I am the least in my father's house!"

Be blessed ya'll!  God loves you!!!!! 

Okay, I don't have the flier to post, but here's the info in a nut-shell.  When you think of me, please say extra prayers.  Thanks!

First Assembly of God Church in Bastrop,LA.

Women's Weekend of Restoration. January 26th & 27th.

The cost is $20 p/p to cover dinner Fri. evening & a light breakfast Sat. morning.

We have a special speaker from Arkansas coming.

Her name is Sebrena Westcott. You will really enjoy her!

Saturday, we will have a day of pampering!

You don't have to be a member of our church to attend, every women is welcome!
So we can plan the dinner,
Please, contact the church between 8am & 3pm at
(318)281-6290.
Hope to see you all there!
This is for ages 19-119

We are in revival at church this week........It's amazing! 

You know, if our Pastor hadn't been preaching and teaching the way he has been these last few months, we would not be ready for this revival at all.  I'm amazed at how God keeps affirming his Word over and over again. 

Frankly, I always feel bad for a Pastor when an Evangelist comes to preach a revival.  He can say the exact same words the Pastor has been saying for weeks, but suddenly the response is different.

We also have something special coming up on Saturday night.  Check out http://www.rfalife.com and get all the details!

I'll post about my upcoming weekend in Louisiana later.

Thanks so much for the warm birthday wishes.  Eric finally remembered that evening.  I overheard him tell the boys, "Hurry, make a card for your Mom!  It's her birthday!!!"  To which I hear the boys, "OOOOOOOO, Dad, you forgot Mom's birthday????!!!!!!" 

In short, we just got back from Harrison, after doing some repairs on the rent house up there.  So, I'll try to update when I actually have an awake moment in my brain.

In the meantime, here's some jokes for you ladies (hope the person I copied this from doesn't mind sharing):

One day my housework-challenged husband decided to wash his Sweatshirt.
Seconds after he stepped into the laundry room, he shouted to Me, "What setting do I use on the washing machine?"
"It depends," I replied. "What does it say on your shirt?"
He yelled back, "University of Oklahoma."
And they say blondes are dumb...

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A couple is lying in bed. The man says, "I am going to make you the happiest woman in the world"
The woman says, "I'll miss you..."

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"It's just too hot to wear clothes today," Jack says as he stepped out of the shower, "honey, what do you think the neighbors would think if I mowed the lawn like this?"
"Probably that I married you for your money," she replied.

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He said - Since I first laid eyes on you, I have wanted to make love to you really badly.
She said - Well, you succeeded.

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He said - Shall we try swapping positions tonight?
She said - That's a good idea... you stand by the ironing board while I sit on the sofa and fart.

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He said - What have you been doing with all the grocery money I gave you?
She said -Turn sideways and look in the mirror

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Q: What do you call an intelligent, good looking, sensitive man?
A:  A rumor - or gay

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A man and his wife, now in their 60's were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary.
On their special day a good fairy came to them and said that because they had been so good that each one of them could have one wish.
The wife wished for a trip around the world with her husband. Whoosh!
Immediately she had airline/cruise tickets in her hands.
The man wished for a female companion 30 years younger...
Whoosh...immediately he turned ninety!!!
Gotta love that fairy!

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A PRAYER....
Dear Lord, I pray for Wisdom to understand my man;
Love to forgive him;
And Patience for his moods.
Because, Lord, if I pray for Strength, I'll beat him to death.
AMEN

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Q: How can you tell when a man is well hung?
A: When you can just barely slip your finger in between his neck and the noose.

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Q: Why do little boys whine?
A: They are practicing to be men.

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Q: How many men does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: one---he just holds it up there and waits for the world to revolve around him.
OR Three -- one to screw in the bulb, and two to listen to him brag about the screwing part.

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Q: What do you call a handcuffed man?
A: Trustworthy.

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Q: What does it mean when a man is in your bed gasping for breath and calling your name?
A: You did not hold the pillow down long enough.

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Q: Why does it take 100,000,000 sperm to fertilize one egg?
A: Because not one will stop and ask directions.

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Q: Why do female black widow spiders kill their males after mating?
A: To stop the snoring before it starts.

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Q: Why do men whistle when they are sitting on the toilet?
A: It helps them remember which end they need to wipe.

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Q: What is the difference between men and women?
A: A woman wants one man to satisfy her every need. A man wants every woman to satisfy his one need.

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Q: How do you keep your husband from reading your e-mail?
A: Rename the mail folder "Instruction Manuals"

Today was my birthday.  Can you guess who forgot?

No matter, I got a sweet phone call from a very cool new friend of mine.  I also had some well-wishers post comments on my last entry wishing me well for today.

Today hasn't been the easiest, but it could've been a lot worse.  So, I count my many blessings, and I'm grateful.