People in our Life that mean so much- Part 1

There may be many parts to this blog but for today- We start with Part 1

I want to share with you the many people who lift us up- there when we need to talk or email- there to calm Marcus down- there to calm mom down- there to say we all have been there and that is normal kid stuff.
Today I begin with 2 wonder ful people who have changed my life over the course of the last - 6 years - I think that is right- it just feels like they have always been here.


Who is it you ask?

Pastors Larry and Deanna Shrodes.

They are the best- so real so down to earth- know when something is not quite right-

Here is what I can say about them:


Pastor Larry is great he comes from the same town where I was born- many moons ago- Him and my dad actually know some of the same people- strange but true


PD- is wonderful she is adopted- Marcus is adopted-
okay those are neat things but here is where I will get all serious-

When I decided to adopt they were the biggest cheerleaders- they were there to guide me- direct me- They have been there through the waiting and when was it my turn to have a child- they have been there to encourage to give a hug just at the right time- they have been there through the tears and the joy.


They were there the day we signed the papers- even though we had to wait forever for our turn they were there.Pastor Deanna- dedicated him the very weekend- what a special moment. I will never forget- when we have baby dedications- It brings me back to the moment we were on the platform.

They have been there when Marcus was driving me crazy and I had to pick him up from preschool- I drove him straight to Pastor Larry- Pastor Larry and I talked - Relax he says Relax- easier said then done- then Pastor Larry and Marcus talked.

Marcus absolutely loves these 2 maybe cause I have talked about them before he was even in my home. He will search them out and sometimes not at the right time just to hug them.

I have grown so much- there have been many many times where God gave Pastor Larry the right message and it was just for me- I soak in the advice about parenting that they offer- their kids are great I love them to pieces and if Marcus can turn out like Dustin or Jordan- I will be pleased.

PD has told me stories of Jordan which is great cause it does not feel like I am alone with all the issues Marcus has- oh Marcus has so many more-

They have been there to talk with Marcus on the phone when I can not get through to him- they have been there just to listen to him say he has had a Good Day-

Just the other day Pastor Larry and I were talking and I just said I am frustrated and tired- Marcus was suspended again. He said we all as parents get that way- you mean I am not alone.

They not only have guided me with Marcus but they love him so much-

Thank you is not nearly enough to say- what do you say to two people who have impacted your life like no other- my life has changed because of them.

I appreciate them- I love them- and they mean so much to me and of course my little bubba man.