More From the Book 'Mommy, Please Don't Cry...'

'Someday, Mommy, we will hold each other tight! Then you will cradle me in your arms & stroke my hair...& once again, our hearts will beat together.'

Miracle of the Moment (lyrics)

by Steven Curtis Chapman

It's time for letting go

All of our "if onlies"
Cause we don't have a time machine

And even if we did
Would we really want to use it
Would we really want to go change everything

Cause we are who and where and what we are for now
And this is the only moment we can do anything about

So breathe it in and breathe it out
And listen to your heartbeat
There's a wonder in the here and now
It's right there in front of you
And I don't want you to miss the miracle of the moment

There's only One who knows
What's really out there waiting
And all the moments yet to be
And all we need to know
Is He's out there waiting
To Him the future's history

And He has given us a treasure called right now
And this is the only moment we can do anything about

So breathe it in and breathe it out
And listen to your heartbeat
There's a wonder in the here and now
It's right there in front of you
And I don't want you to miss the miracle of the moment

And if it brings you tears
Then taste them as they fall
Let them soften your heart

And if it brings you laughter
Then throw your head back
And let it go
Let it go, yeah
You gotta let it go

And listen to your heartbeat

And breathe it in and breathe it out
And listen to your heartbeat
There's a wonder in the here and now
It's right there in front of you
And I don't want you to miss the miracle of the moment

And breathe it in and breathe it out
And listen to your heartbeat
There's a wonder in the here and now (here and now)
It's right there in front of you
And I don't want you to miss the miracle
Of the moment

Mommy, Please Don't Cry.....

There are No Tears in Heaven.

Written by: Linda Dey Maz
Illustrations by: Laurie Snow Hein

I read this book after a girl from our support group suggested it. I do not want to copy it word for word, but I would like to share somethings from it, along with the scriptures printed in it.

"Mommy, please don't cry...
A beautiful angel carried me here!"
Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Luke 18:15-17
"I met Jesus today, Mommy!
Ha cradled me in His arms.
He made me feel so happy inside."

He will wipe every tear from their eyes.
There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain,
for the old order of things has passed away. Revelations 21:4

"When it's time to rest angels tuck us in,
I never get scared mommy,
there is no darkness here!
Jesus is the light of Heaven."

Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. Matthew 18:10

"Mommy, please don't cry...
I'll wait right here for you."

LOVE MUCH!!

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. John 13:34

Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another. Romans 12:10

Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8

And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you. 1Thessalonians 3:10

Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous. 1Peter 3:8

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1John 4:7-8

Dreaming With a Broken Heart (lyrics)

by John Mayer

When you're dreaming with a broken heart
The waking up is the hardest part
You roll outta bed and down on your knees
And for the moment you can hardly breathe
Wondering was she really here?
Is she standing in my room?
No she's not, 'cause she's gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....

When you're dreaming with a broken heart
The giving up is the hardest part
She takes you in with her crying eyes
Then all at once you have to say goodbye
Wondering could you stay my love?
Will you wake up by my side?
No she can't, 'cause she's gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....

Now do i have to fall asleep with roses in my hands
Do i have to fall asleep with roses in my hands?
Do i have to fall asleep with roses in my hands?
Do i have to fall asleep with roses in my , roses in my hands?

Would you get them if i did?
No you won't, 'cause you're gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....

When you're dreaming with a broken heart
The waking up is the hardest part

GOd HaS PoSitiVe AnSwErs

You say:"It's Impossible" God says:"All things are possible" Luke 18:27 You say:"I'm too tired" God says:"I will give you rest" Matt. 11:28-30
You say:"Nobody really loves me" God says:"I love you" John 3:1-6 & 3:34
You say:"I can't go on" God says:"My grace is sufficient" 2 Cor. 12:9 & Psalm 91:15
You say:"I can't figure things out" God says:"I will direct your steps" Proverbs 3:5-6
You say:"I can't do it" God says:" You can do all things" Phil. 4:13
You say:"I'm not able" God says:"I am able" 2 Cor. 9:8
You say:"It's not worth it" God says:"It will be worth it" Roman 8:28
You say:"I can't forgive myself" God says:"I forgive you" 1John 1:9 & Rom. 8:1
You say:"I can't manage" God says:"I will supply all your needs" Phil. 4:19
You say:"I'm afraid" God says:"I have not given you a spirit of fear" 2Tim. 1:7
You say:"I'm always worried & frustrated" God says:"Cast all your cares on Me" 1Peter 5:7
You say:"I'm not smart enough" God says:"I give you wisdom" 1Cor. 1:30
You say:"I feel alone" God says:"I will never leave your or forsake you" Hebrews 13:5

fam - i - ly (noun): any group of persons closely related by blood, as parents, children, uncles, aunts, and cousins

Princess Drea

Dutchess Makaila

My Nephew Alex

My Nephew Connorad

My Nephew Dobie

My Nephew PepperMy Niece Cadence

My Nephew Carson

My Daddy & I

Me, Doing My Best MySpace Picture Pose lol

My Mom & Dad (aka Granny & Papa)

My Older Brother Michael (the wind beneath my wings), Getting a Kiss

My Sister-in-Law Jessica

My Baby Brother Bo, never can get a serious picture

My Sister-in-Law Laci

My Grandma

My Favorite Aunt Na

My Cousin Anthony, Showing off His Guns

Compassion is......

ChOicE!
BreAtHtaKinG!
UnivErSAl VaLue!
OutsHinEd bY IgNOranCe!
PoWEr!
foR thE BiRds!
TraNsfOrminG OuR WoRld!
in OuR LivES!
tHe BAsiS oF MOralIty!
LOvE!
TeNdErnEss!
thE KEy For BEttEring LivEs!
CEntRal to All REligiOns!
BeGan LiFE!
aN InSidE JoB!
Not AbOuT BecOmiNg FamOUs!
GoOd!
GenErOsiTy!
thE WaY!
tHe ExPRresSiOn oF PrActiCe ThrOUgh SeRVicE iN thE WoRld!
MorE ThaN FliNgiNg a CoIN to A BEggAr!

St. Christopher

(Story according to Wikipedia)

The Golden Legend

According to the account in the Golden Legend by Jacobus de Voragine, Christopher was a Canaanite 12 cubits (18 ft) tall and with a fearsome face. While serving the king of Canaan, he took it into his head to go and serve the greatest king there was. He went to the king who was reputed to be the greatest, but one day he saw the king cross himself at the mention of the devil. On thus learning that the king feared the devil, he departed to look for the devil. He came across a band of marauders, one of whom declared himself to be the devil, so Christopher decided to serve him. But when he saw his new master avoid a wayside cross and found out that the devil feared Christ, he left him and inquired from people where to find Christ. He met a hermit who instructed him in the Christian faith. Christopher asked him how he could serve Christ. When the hermit suggested fasting and prayer, Christopher replied that he was unable to perform that service. The hermit then suggested that because of his size and strength Christopher could serve Christ by assisting people to cross a dangerous river, where many were perishing in the attempt. The hermit promised that this service would be pleasing to Christ.

After Christopher had performed this service for some time, a little child asked him to take him across the river. During the crossing, the river became swollen and the child seemed as heavy as lead, so much that Christopher could scarcely carry him and found himself in great difficulty. When he finally reached the other side, he said to the child: "You have put me in the greatest danger. I do not think the whole world could have been as heavy on my shoulders as you were." The child replied: "You had on your shoulders not only the whole world but him who made it. I am Christ your king, whom you are serving by this work." The child then vanished.

Christopher later visited the city of Lycia and there comforted the Christians who were being martyred. Brought before the local king, he refused to sacrifice to the pagan gods. The king tried to win him by riches and by sending two beautiful women to tempt him. Christopher converted the women to Christianity, as he had already converted thousands in the city. The king ordered him to be killed. Various attempts failed, but finally Christopher was decapitated.

I'll Say a Little Prayer For You.....

Good Sunday & Happy New Year!

We all need someone else to say a prayer for us some time, right? Let me know if you would like me to add you to my prayer list.

Jesus Is....

The Only WaY tO Heaven!
CoMinG!
Way CoOl!
My FRieNd!
ReAdy!
LoVE! The SoN Of GOD!
LoRD!
MaGic!
HoPe For TomORroW!
Not a RelIgioN!
thE GiFT!
My HomEbOy!
WoNDerfUL!
The LiGht of the WoRld!
AlivE!
WeEpinG!
a SoUL Man!
The CurE!
WorShipPed!
LiviNG!
The MesSiaH!
The WaY!
On OuR SidE!
HapPineSs! BoRn ArT!
LoRD of My LifE!
BetteR Than SanTa!
Not a BrAnD!
ThE ReaSOn foR EveRy SeasOn!

What I Wish for You This New Year: Peace, Love & Happiness

In a world of some discouragement, sorrow, and overmuch sin, in times when fear and despair seem to prevail, when humanity is feverish with no worldly physicians in sight, I too say, “Trust Jesus.” Let Him still the tempest and ride upon the storm. Believe that He can lift mankind from its bed of affliction, in time and in eternity. ~Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

A New Year Can Bring.....

.a Bang!
..Us Misery!
...Hope!
....Challenges!
....Good Fortune!
......True Happiness!
......a Plan to Curb Violence!
........Joy!
.........a New Exercise Routine!
..........Prosperity!
...........Stability!............a New Love!
.............Clarity!............Job!
...........You!
..........Less Wrinkles!
.........You Luck!
........Dinner!
.......a Promotion!
......Health!
.....Resolutions!
....Major Change!
...a Day of Peace!
..a Bright End to a Dark Year!
.Families Together!

John 14:27

Peace I leave you, My peace I give you, I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled & do not be afraid.

Psalm 23:1-6

A Psalm of David

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

4 Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.

A sMiLe Is....

.A Frown Turned Upside Down!
..Contagious!
...Worth a Thousand Words!
....The Key to Success!
.....A Curve That Straightens Most Things!
......Worth a Million Bucks!
.......The Same in All Languages!
.........A Hello!
..........Catching!
..........As Big as The Moon!
.........So Simple!
........Kindness!
.......Charity!
......Bittersweet!
.....For a Moment!
....Pleasure!
...Remembered Forever!
..A Card to Pass On!
.A Light in The Window, That Lets People Know You Are Home!

LoVe CaN.....

.Build a Bridge! 
 ..Hurt!  
...Do!  
....Break Your Heart!  
.....Mend a Broken Heart! 
 ......Be an Addiction!  
.......Tear You Apart!  
........Move Mountains!  
.........Make You Blind! 
 ..........Change a Person! 
 ...........Last a Lifetime!
..........Be Everything! 
 .........Make You Happy! 
 ........Keep us Together!
.......Turn on You!  
......Counter Evil!  
.....Turn the World! 
 ....Get You Through!
...Change Your Life!  
..Make You Real! 
 .Be Found in the Most Unexpected Place!

The Birth of Jesus

Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2

An Angel Visits Mary

One day about 2,000 years ago an angel named Gabriel appeared to a young Jewish woman named Mary. Gabriel told Mary she would have a son, Jesus, who would be the Son of God! Mary was confused and worried about this sudden news, but she had faith in God and said, "I am the Lord's servant; let it be as you say."

Journey to Bethlehem


Mary and her husband-to-be, Joseph, lived in a town called Nazareth. But they had to travel to the city of Bethlehem to register for a census ordered by the Roman emperor, Caesar Augustus. Both Nazareth and Bethlehem are in the country now called Israel. It is about 65 miles (105 km) from Nazareth to Bethlehem, and the trip probably took them several days.


When Joseph and Mary got to Bethlehem, there was no place for them to stay because the inn was already full. They ended up spending the night in a stable, a place where animals were kept. There was probably fresh hay on the floor that they used for beds.


That night, Jesus was born. There was no crib, so they laid baby Jesus in a manger, a feeding trough for animals. The manger probably had fresh hay in it and made a nice bed for the baby.

Shepherds Visit Jesus

That night, some shepherds were in the fields near Bethlehem, keeping watch over their flocks of sheep. An angel appeared to them and gave them the good news that a Savior, the Messiah, had been born. The angel told the shepherds they could find Jesus lying in a manger. Suddenly a whole group of angels appeared saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"

The shepherds hurried into Bethlehem and found Jesus in the manger, just as the angel had told them. After they had seen Jesus, they spread the news, and everyone who heard was in awe.


Wise Men Visit Jesus

Some time later, wise men, or magi, from eastern countries saw a star in the sky that signaled the birth of a new king. They came to Judea, the region around Jerusalem and Bethlehem, to worship Jesus, the new king.

A man named Herod was the king of Judea. He called the wise men to a meeting and told them to find the new king so he could go and worship him, too.


The wise men continued on to Bethlehem and followed the star until it was directly above the house where Jesus was. They found Mary and Jesus in the house and knelt down to worship Him. They brought Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, some of the finest things in the ancient world. Frankincense was burned to make a sweet smell, and myrrh was an expensive perfume.

FORGET ME NOT

Forget me not as you go about your day
And when the winter wind howls my name
Forget me not in the lonely darkness of the night
And in the warm brightness of the sun light
Forget me not in the freshness of the morning dew
And in the spring when life begins anew
For I am in you and you are in me I will always live in your heart
As long as you
Forget Me Not
~ Susan Mosquera

The Tiny RoseBud

The Master Gardener from Heaven above
Planted a seed in the garden of love
And from it grew to a rosebud small
That never had time to open at all For God in His perfect and all wise way
Chose this rose for His Heavenly bouquet
So think of your darling with the angels above
Secure and contented and surrounded by love
And remember that God blessed and enriched your lives too
For in dying, your darling brought Heaven closer to you.
~Author Unknown

 

These are prints of Nehemiah's hands & feet the hospital gave us.