You Just Have To > Go With It

You know>  

When your daughter is seeing a guy you  don't think is the right one for her...

And then.  Those two words...  
"Mom I'm..."

And you have to guess 
the third word...  "pregnant?"

And Then...  a few years later... Same guy.  Same two words...

And you understand.  God has it all under control.  And you give your cares, worries about the couple's financial state, and doubts over to the One who created it all.  Then the blessing.

Our precious #3 Grand-Angel will be 1-year old this Saturday!   

I couldn't love anyone more..    Happy Birthday Buttercup!

Summer Maci

Dear Diary,  

I don't know what all the fuss is about.  According to Mom, Buttercup took a total of 7 steps yesterday.  Whoop-de-do.  I take that many and more every day of my life and I do not hear applause or get an extra cookie or anything close.  All I get is a 'hurry and get in here gracie, I'm tired of waiting on you' or the popular quip 'Gracie, what is your problem?'.  And another thing.  What's with this kid and the wanting to pull my ears?  I have to keep an alligators length away ya know... just in case.  Gracie.

Christmas Magic and Sleepy Time

Every year Christmas becomes a little more complicated.

As we add to our village thanks to yard sale finds over the summer...

The Christmas Village comes alive...

Then just like magic...  a train goes around the track and houses light up.

The carnival comes to life...

It's a lot of work.

But one day our grandchildren will talk about 'once upon a time'....

When Grammy and PopPop had a Magical Village that lived inside their living room at Christmastime.

And our hard work will not be for nothing...  The memory of the magic will live on.

Dear Diary,

My chair was moved.  My window is not reachable.  I have nothing to live for.  I'm going to sleep.  Gracie.

I Need To Get Over Myself

Has everyone recovered from Thanksgiving?  Mine was easy, we went out to eat.  No mess.  No leftovers.  But next year I have to cook.  I'll think about that when the time comes...

When I wrote Gracie's Diary, I never really thought anyone would be interested in reading it...  aside from family and close friends.  So I have to say that the 'attention' that I am getting is a little uncomfortable at times.  This is the second week in a row that my pastor at church has made the announcement about my book.  Last week he had me stand up in front of the 200+ people there.  Ugh!  I know.  I need to get over myself, right?  

So yesterday I had fun getting the free books ready to send out to the winners of the Thanksgiving drawing.  Hopefully you will get your books within a week or so.  

It's been a busy time here.  The book.  The husband.  The grandkids.  Work.  The dog.  Christmas.  

The house is a mess.  But I'll think about that tomorrow... 

My 2nd book review: (its kind of exciting to get on Amazon and find out someone said something nice about your book. I'm just waiting on the 1st bad one, where my heart will drop... and then I'll say, 'what do they know?'  LOL.  sour grapes, right)

5.0 out of 5 stars Home is where your dog is November 26, 2012

By Debra A. Weasenforth

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I finished reading this book over the Thanksgiving break, curled up with my little dog. I can see why this is a story that the author felt needed to be written for it was one of faith, endurance and pure commitment. I found myself completely captivated by the lives and the stories told within the pages of this book. I was new to the subject of "parent alienation" and felt that the author did a very excellent job in explaining this and how everyone involved was affected. I admired how she and her husband continue to be advocates for this cause. I was truly blessed by this story, knowing that Bobbi's strength comes from Christ (and knowing that He provided Gracie for the journey). Gracie's Diary portion was truly priceless (and laugh out-loud!). Thank you for sharing your story!

Dear Diary,  Mom says this is the time of year I get clingy.  A girls gotta stay warm.  I am resourceful.  She should be thankful for a very smart dog.  Gracie.