Country Living Southern Style II

Sorry I haven't been around in a couple of weeks. I have been in a very depressed state. I have prayed and prayed for God to help me forget someone who has caused me great pain. A few days ago, God revealed to me that I was praying the wrong prayer for this person. He has further revealed to me through a message that I got from said person on my MySpace that I am the one who has perpetuated this situation. It was a real eye opener for me. When I stopped praying to forget this person and started praying for him the way God wanted me to, my pain began to fade. Again, God answered my prayer, but not the way I prayed for Him to answer, proving to me yet again that being my Creator, He knows what is best for me better than I do. Today, so far, has been a very good day. It is the third day I have not felt any emotional pain in my heart. This is pain I have been dealing with for months and months. Over a year even. I know I am feeling better because I have taken steps to set my

Just so you know, there are some big changes taking place in our household. My daughter has opted to drop out of high school. This is her junior year. She wants to go ahead and take the GED and start college in the Fall. I have had mixed feelings about her decision, but deep down I feel it is ultimately her life. In some ways, probably most ways, I feel this is a good decision for her. There are some very minor reasons I do not want her to even consider it, but they are mostly selfish reasons on my part. I learned a long time ago my baby girl is different from most, she kind of marches to the beat of her own drum. She is very smart, creative, and artistic, and I do not want to drown that in her because of my insecurities (I want pics of her in her cap and gown and to see her graduate with her class). I think for the most part she has it all figured out. She knows what she wants and she is going after it. I am really, really proud of her for that. I tend to second guess mysel

Why silly, she made fondant and baked a cake! It took 7 hours, yes, you are reading right, 7 hours to bake this cake. Well actually, making the fondant is what took so long. It is made from marshmellows and powdered sugar from what I understand. I was thinking, "Hope she cleans up her mess." She was so sore she could hardly move. Especially her wrists from mixing up that fondant, but her legs and feet too from standing so long. You see what I have to put up with! She actually threatened me with fondant and I am totally innocent. I did nothing to deserve it. Really, I did not....no... really. Would I lie? ::susan grins evilly:: If she ever decides to make this again, I am going to be sure I am on vacation or something and you can come over and help her. She's actually considering culinary school. She loves that show, The Ace of Cakes, with Chef Duff. The finished product? It tasted wonderful!~ Brice is finally home safe and sound. Thanks so much for the pra

Got this email from my Mom: HEY EVERYBODY, WELL, OUR SWEET BABY IS STILL IN THE HOSPITAL.HIS FEVER HAS DROPPED TO ALMOST NORMAL,BUT HE HAS A RASH THAT CONCERNS THE DOCTOR.HE SAYS IT LOOKS LIKE SOME KIND OF BACTERIAL RASH.I THINK THEY SHOULD LIMIT WHO TOUCHES HIM TO HIS MOTHER AND DAD AND OF COURSE GRANDPAPENTS.WE WASH AND STERILIZE OUR HANDS,BUT APRIL HAS HAD A LOT OF HER FRIENDS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN TO VISIT AND OF COURSE THEY ALL WANT TO HOLD AND TOUCH HIM.PLEASE KEEP HIM IN YOUR PRAYERS.HE IS SO PRETTY AND SWEET. BLESSINGS TO ALL IN THE NEW YEAR,LOVE YOU, MARY So, once again, I am asking for prayers/good thoughts for my beautiful great nephew. Thanks in advance for being so faithful. Blessings!~ Susan