There is this young lady...

There is this young lady in my Sunday school class- that I look at each week and know God will use her in a mighty way- Her mom and I relate a lot due to similarities with our children.
However- this young lady over the course of the last couple of weeks is inspiring- she has taken on the challenge of the Daniel Fast and I know God will truly bless her for that.

She wants to know more about God- she is the one who wants to listen in Sunday School- she hushes every one else- this I do not mind at all- She sits up front -I see her changing and growing in God- To see her life change for a heart to have More of God is so great.

I know her parents have had struggles but let me say to you parents ( you know who you are) she is going to make it and do wonderfully- I see her changing - oh she is not going to listen all the time but I see in her eyes and her heart she wants More of God.

I love to teach all the youth - but I love it even more when they grab a hold of God and hang on for their life and see how wonderful and powerful that He is.

Michele can we borrow....

Okay I am at the softball game and Pastor Gray says hey Maynard -okay Adam I finally blogged it- if you are not familiar that is a nickname from Venice and almost 20 years later I still have it- go figure. Anyway...

Pastor Gray goes ugh- Do you have a horse I could borrow for Sunday to ride into service- I said well yes but I am only here til Wednesday- Of course PG said what is more important I said my youth are -I am teaching Sunday School- okay whatever- you have to love him for trying. So anyway- how about we borrow the horse and video what I want to talk about-the bit of a horse can manuever such a large animal- I said that should be no problem- So Tuesday he and Jason come out to video me riding my mom's horse to show how a large animal can be manuevered with a bit- oh there is more to the video and when he sends it to me you can bet I will place it on the blog.

So PG I should be back down in Venice in June so-if you need anything let me know

Headed home to Wesely Chapel soon- always nice to get away but always nice to be home.

Day 1 Continues..

Well-Good news - Thank you God for it only being a fistula- abscess of the 4th premolar- a little bit of antibiotics and possibly removal down the road for my pup Isaac - okay he is 5 and half years old.

Nothing else going on to the vets this AM- then shopping with mom and Marcus- then lunch then some more shopping then home- just got back to the house- Marcus is playing in the living room with his cars-
For those of you reading he has been so sad lately- because he misses our friends in TN- I had him draw what he was feeling that usually helps- wala he showed me them in TN- I said well let us call them- he left a message. So hopefully we will be in better spirits

Spring Break Day 1

Well- first yesterday we had an awesome service at church.
Sunday School was pretty good as well- we began talking about the Holy Spirit an how the trinity is distinct traits. How the Holy Spirit is a counselor- the truth- speaks on wills- deposits into our lifes. I learned somethings and I believe the youth did as well- I had the room set up a little differently and it seemed to do better this way. Had a little illustration and they seemed to be interested in what I was speaking about- they did not go off on tangents like somedays-
We talked about how they were doing on the fast and they seem to be doing okay on it-a couple of struggles but they are holding on- One of the youth ( not going to say the name but you will figure it out some of you :) said they were upset cause they got grounded for their grades but the grounding has not be set yet- they told me what they got on their report card and I said that is not acceptable and you should be grounded- Marcus had unacceptable grades too and he is grounded as well- I told the youth that was being grounded that I know and the parents know that he is capable of doing so much better - no symapathy from me they got.

Came to Venice for Spring Break- waiting for the veterinarian I use to work for to open because Isaac has a swelling on his face which good mean one of 2 things- an abscess by his 4th premolar or a mass of some sort- the abscess is what I am hoping for cause if it is the other- it will not be good- Saturday the face was normal Sunday I woke up and saw it ( he likes to put his beak in my face to wake me up) so I am thankful I can have it seen down here by someone I know
Then tonight I am going to go to a softball game at watch Venice Assembly play-

MOre on my day later

Danielson's and Friends take over TIA

Here is a montage of our day today- I think the adults had more fun then the kids- we were able to go out on the Airfield- have a plane land over our heads- see the hangars where they work in them- see where the fire department practices and see the firefighters- they were a hoot- I highly recommend the tour for anyone or any group go to www.tampaairport.com for more information.

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Tomorrow is a special day...

I remember it fondly- 7 years ago tomorrow my wonderful son came into this world weighing a little less then 7lbs and 18 inches long - he was born at 1 pm in the afternoon at Tampa General Hospital. He is a true Florida Cracker. I was not there but I can imagine what it was like.


Aww I remember when I first held him in my arms and gave him a hug- how sweet it was. I do remember this exact place and exactly where I was sitting.

He tested positive for syphilis but was treated with anitbiotics and had no residual effects- no drugs were tested in his blood stream- he also was a little jaundice but everything else seemed okay- He did have a umbilical hernia but was later fixed when he was just about to turn 5. Who would have ever thought he would be so healthy now with a history like this- He eats like a horse and is so very active.

We have come so far in 7 years 2 foster homes 2 additional homes that were going to adopt him and then finally the best home ever - OURS.

It is kind of a bittersweet day- many of you remember the birth of your child- you were there - able to hold him or her almost immediately afterwards- me I was not-I wish I could have been but it was not time for me to become his mom yet. I wish I could have held him as an infant - I am sure he was so cute. I love holding babies - never use to ask my oldest niece (she is 19 now)
But I can not change the fact I was not there- I can however look at tomorrow and know that God has promises He will keep- I am hopeful for a changed Marcus by the love of God most important and the love that I have for him.
He started 7 years ago in a rough place and I am so BLESSED to BE CHOSEN to be is MOM - he teaches me just as much as I teach him. Thank you Lord for the responsibilty of loving Your Child.

HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY MY YOUNG MAN

What is going on...

Well first of all- my need for something sweet at night or potatoe chips and dip are gone- although I am bored with what I am eating and would like a nice big cheeseburger- oh for those of you who do not know I am doing a Daniel Fast for 50 days with our church- fruits and vegetables- I am getting creative-with the help of others on it as well.
I have lost 8 lbs added plus.
This week Marcus has been suspended for his before and after care and let me tell you this is probably the best thing that has happened - we have talked more- we read our devotions in the morning together and he prays in the morning now- amazing- I asked him yesterday what did he expect God to do for him- he said take away my hitting- he said it not me- so our prayers are take away the aggression and impulsiveness and fill him up with gentleness and kindness.

Well last night I had a dream- kinda was a strange one- I dreamt that Marcus birth mom came and got him and that I could do nothing about it- I woke up this morning at 5 am with tears running down my face- it seemed so real but Horatio Cane from CSI Miami was in it so that was for me a thing that okay it is not real. I never really have thought about her coming back for him- because it is not going to happen- but again the dream felt so real and to wake up with tears running down my cheeks was not a good thing to wake up too. but he was in the other room sleeping.
So I go to the store before church and some woman said Hi how are you-fine- do you know Freda Winters (not the real name) I said yes - it was his foster mom- I thought he looked familiar you adopted him right- yes- wel let me just put it this way I was a little freaked out and forgot what I was doing in the store and bee lined it out of there- my stomach was literal in knots and the tears were flowing as I was driving to church-
I prayed for a bit and seemd to be a little calmer inside- although my stomach is tightening again as I write.
Do I have this fear of them trying to get him back- I am not sure- I would not think so- plus they would have to fight me tooth and nail- cause I have worked ever so hard to get him where he is at today. Not sure how I am feeling about the events of the dream and seeing someone who knew him in his past maybe a little uneasy- that is it uneasy