The anticipation of the coming Christmas holiday was very exciting. Zack was so ready for gifts and family. Greg was decorating a lot around the house and outside too. This year Greg added to our Christmas light display by making a sign stating Jesus is the Reason and then he made a very nice 3-D star. He has had a few issues over the past couple of weeks with the lights, but he climbs up on the roof and diligently works on them to keep the lights going for all to see. The house is decorated nicely and it feels good...it feels happy.
Christmas Eve we went with Tabby and Martin and the kids to Neiderman's Farm. It is a nice place where they have lights up and tell the story of Jesus and his birth. It was a very nice walk...thank goodness it wasn't snowing...the ground was pretty well covered already. From there we came home and tucked Zack in and prepared for Santa's arrival.
Christmas Day morning arrived, we had to wake Zack up to get him downstairs. When he finally came down, he opened his gifts and was surprised with them. I think he was a tad bit disappointed that he didn't get an X-Box 360 / Kinect but he did get a WII which I hope he starts to enjoy more. He received a lot of other nice gifts and then he gave a gift that means a lot to me. He and Greg bought a pencil/picture cube for Zack to put together. Zack did, he sanded it, varnished it and then put it all together. It is very nice and I love it. Trying to decide if I will take it to work or leave it here at home...not sure yet, but I do love it...
Time for the family to arrive, it was so nice to have four of my children under one roof again. Tabby, Trina, Jake and Chris filled my day with so much love and happiness I thank GOD every moment for it. Visiting with my grandchildren is always a special treat but having my oldest grandson Jacob T here was truly wonderful! I got a lot of hugs...I cannot tell you how happy I am from the lovely gift that I received yesterday...my family is very special to me and just made it perfect being together.
Thank you GOD for all that you do in my life. May it continue to give me strength to make it to the next day and continue to show me the way that you want me to take. THANK YOU GOD!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Hugs from Paula
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
First week of December 2010
What a week. Lots of positive happening in our lives and some negative too.
The negative is not always have enough money to do what we want, we pay bills and live with what we can but we get by and enjoy life as we can.
Now the positive, ZACK has a magnificent week at school all five days. That is a record for him. He is growing, learning and most of all controlling his behavior in a more positive manner. He feels the changes himself and the pride he shows is really wonderful! To think a year ago at this time we really were struggling and praying hard that things would turn around for him. It has take a full year for this transformation and we are truly blessed and thanking GOD on the highest!! I know there will be days/weeks/months that Zack isn't doing well but the days/week/months that he is, is a major celebration for him and he deserves it!!
Why the changes, we are not sure. I feel that things are just starting to click for him. He is beginning to realize that there is structure and it is not going to change. There is stability and we have proven that with our lifestyle and with a very positive team of folks who help Zack everyday. There is an over abundance of love...Zack tells us he loves us a lot each and every day. We tell him too! Lots of hugs and kisses. There is GOD who believes in Zack and is showing us how to guide Zack in life. It isn't always going to be wonderful and great for him but each and every positive is one step closer to a better life for him as he grows older.
We have not heard anything from the natural Mom since my last posting and that is fine. She can just be happy in Arkansas with the choices she has made and we are delighted to have Zack, Katie and Jadden shining a special light of love in our lives.
So what are you doing for Christmas? Do you have any traditions? I would love to start some...especially for the grandbabies. My parents really didn't have a tradition that I can share, but they were always good to us and our Christmas was celebrated with our family, Aunts/Uncles/Grandparents and friends. I remember visiting my Grandpa Lucas' house and each family had a Christmas tree and under it was packed with presents from Santa. Their was always something special but one Christmas I received glass procelein dolls from around the world and just fell in love with them. I begged my Dad to build shelves above my drapes in my bedroom or a shelf so I could display them, he never did and they got broke and finally tossed away. I had twelve dolls and they were beautiful but I think Switzerland was the best one, she was just beautiful. They were the size of a Barbie doll and immaculately dressed. Wish I had those dolls today...not for the dollar value but for the sentimental value. My Grandpa died that next spring and we did not have another Christmas with his family again. Sad but true.
Well I shall sign off for now. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and my ramblings.
May God shine His light upon you, May you carry in your heart His everlasting love and share it with others around you!
Hugs!
Paula
The negative is not always have enough money to do what we want, we pay bills and live with what we can but we get by and enjoy life as we can.
Now the positive, ZACK has a magnificent week at school all five days. That is a record for him. He is growing, learning and most of all controlling his behavior in a more positive manner. He feels the changes himself and the pride he shows is really wonderful! To think a year ago at this time we really were struggling and praying hard that things would turn around for him. It has take a full year for this transformation and we are truly blessed and thanking GOD on the highest!! I know there will be days/weeks/months that Zack isn't doing well but the days/week/months that he is, is a major celebration for him and he deserves it!!
Why the changes, we are not sure. I feel that things are just starting to click for him. He is beginning to realize that there is structure and it is not going to change. There is stability and we have proven that with our lifestyle and with a very positive team of folks who help Zack everyday. There is an over abundance of love...Zack tells us he loves us a lot each and every day. We tell him too! Lots of hugs and kisses. There is GOD who believes in Zack and is showing us how to guide Zack in life. It isn't always going to be wonderful and great for him but each and every positive is one step closer to a better life for him as he grows older.
We have not heard anything from the natural Mom since my last posting and that is fine. She can just be happy in Arkansas with the choices she has made and we are delighted to have Zack, Katie and Jadden shining a special light of love in our lives.
So what are you doing for Christmas? Do you have any traditions? I would love to start some...especially for the grandbabies. My parents really didn't have a tradition that I can share, but they were always good to us and our Christmas was celebrated with our family, Aunts/Uncles/Grandparents and friends. I remember visiting my Grandpa Lucas' house and each family had a Christmas tree and under it was packed with presents from Santa. Their was always something special but one Christmas I received glass procelein dolls from around the world and just fell in love with them. I begged my Dad to build shelves above my drapes in my bedroom or a shelf so I could display them, he never did and they got broke and finally tossed away. I had twelve dolls and they were beautiful but I think Switzerland was the best one, she was just beautiful. They were the size of a Barbie doll and immaculately dressed. Wish I had those dolls today...not for the dollar value but for the sentimental value. My Grandpa died that next spring and we did not have another Christmas with his family again. Sad but true.
Well I shall sign off for now. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and my ramblings.
May God shine His light upon you, May you carry in your heart His everlasting love and share it with others around you!
Hugs!
Paula
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
December 1, 2010
Okay, what a day this has been. Beautiful is one word that comes to mind then gorgeous. We had snow today, the first official snow and we got about half and inch or so but it is so beautiful and I can't wait for more. Yes, I know you are thinking "This lady is nuts!" I am not, I just love the snow that is it...it is clean, fresh and when it falls it makes the world such a quiet place. The snow glistens in the sunlight and it is so pretty...like little diamonds on the ground. Zack came home from school and was outside playing in it. He and his Papaw walk down to the creek most every day that it is not raining and check the progress of the road. Today they walked and really had a nice time of it with the snowflakes falling around them.
I had some interesting moments the other night. I sent JRH a text message and she didn't know who I was. I had been told by a special friend that she was not with that guy any longer but found that to be untrue. Games is all they like to play and it is sad. She was hateful and really ugly and I have decided that she can be that way but I am not. I will not subject myself to her actions or anything about her again. I love her for she is my daughter and I carried her 10 months in my body and enjoyed her until she turned against her family as she did all because of a man...so as I said, I am done. I am sad about it but I know in the long run it is better for my peace of mind and my lifestyle. She is going to find out the hard way that she doesn't have any rights with these children and if push comes to shove, I pray I win---for Zack's sake!
We had a fire at work today. It was in the compounding area which is not close to our offices, but everyone had to be evacuated...including our production folks. It was snowing, it was blowing, it was cold and we had to go out as far away from the building as we could. We were out there a good 30-40 minutes...most of us could get our coats and head out the door...a lot of people were not able to get their coats...and they were pretty cold. Thank goodness they were permitted to get into their cars and sit and stay warm. The fire didn't do any damage which we are all thankful for.
Take care and thank you for taking a moment to read my ramblings...I love having a place I can write and get my feelings out...helps to heal the hurt and I get a lot of suggestions from caring folks!!
Hugs and GOD BLESS YOU!! Jesus is the Reason for the Season!
I had some interesting moments the other night. I sent JRH a text message and she didn't know who I was. I had been told by a special friend that she was not with that guy any longer but found that to be untrue. Games is all they like to play and it is sad. She was hateful and really ugly and I have decided that she can be that way but I am not. I will not subject myself to her actions or anything about her again. I love her for she is my daughter and I carried her 10 months in my body and enjoyed her until she turned against her family as she did all because of a man...so as I said, I am done. I am sad about it but I know in the long run it is better for my peace of mind and my lifestyle. She is going to find out the hard way that she doesn't have any rights with these children and if push comes to shove, I pray I win---for Zack's sake!
We had a fire at work today. It was in the compounding area which is not close to our offices, but everyone had to be evacuated...including our production folks. It was snowing, it was blowing, it was cold and we had to go out as far away from the building as we could. We were out there a good 30-40 minutes...most of us could get our coats and head out the door...a lot of people were not able to get their coats...and they were pretty cold. Thank goodness they were permitted to get into their cars and sit and stay warm. The fire didn't do any damage which we are all thankful for.
Take care and thank you for taking a moment to read my ramblings...I love having a place I can write and get my feelings out...helps to heal the hurt and I get a lot of suggestions from caring folks!!
Hugs and GOD BLESS YOU!! Jesus is the Reason for the Season!
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