Inspiration

Laura Ingraham interviewed Nick Vujicic today on her show. He's a young evangelical Christian speaker, real estate investor and author who was born with no arms and no legs. At 8 years old, he tried to commit suicide because he didn't know what would become of him when his mom and dad died. Then at 13, he had a turning point. He realized that he could be angry about what he didn't have or be grateful for what he did have. Thank you, Lord, for all the gifts and blessings You have given me. Thank You, also, for allowing all my defects, through which You show your power and love.

Note--Nick would be considered a burden to the system under Obama's 'health' care. The only burden is not seeing what a precious gift life is. Obama is blind to that.

I love this!

Natural Child: Any child who is not artificial.



Real Parent: Any parent who is not imaginary.



Your Own Child: Any child who is not someone else's child.



Adopted Child: A natural child, with a real parent, who is all my own.



-Rita Laws, PhD

Birthday Girls!!

Happy, happy birthday to my dearest girls in the world! Pita turned one on July 1, Lili turned 3 on July 4, and Maddy turns 3 today, July 17!

You three little ladies make my world brighter with smiles, laughs, funny-isms and sheer presence. We love you so much and hope to see you soon.

God bless and protect you all. Love you!

Farm Share

Last evening after work, I drove to Pheasant Fields Farm to pick up our 1/2 share and cut our weekly bouquet of flowers. Work had been pretty busy, so the quiet drive to the farm was a nice change of pace. This week we got kale, chard, green onions, chives, radishes, peas, and a HUGE head of lettuce.


When I had finished bagging our food, I grabbed a scissors hanging up on a pillar and headed to the enormous flower garden. What a calming and healing thing that is to do after a long day! So many beautiful flowers, so many types, smells, little bees, all congregating in this lovely space. With a big bouquet in hand, I picked up the food, said goodbye to Rocky the dog, and headed home much more happy than when I had arrived.

Anson Martin

Please pray for this young family who is bearing a very heavy cross. Anson Martin, father of 3, has Stage 4 colon cancer. They are praying for a miracle. Check out the website and please keep him and his wife and three young kiddos in your prayers.

Picture of the Day

G(R)8 booty, ma'am.

Love is...

letting your wife use the new iPod so that she can work out to her Michael Jackson tunes.
(Thanks, John). :)