Mother's Day

Let me start out by saying, "I love being a mom!" It's not always easy, but it's the best job I've ever had! I am so blessed and very thankful!!!




I also want to say how fortunate I am to have a wonderful mother. She has always been there for me, loved me unconditionally, and set a Godly example that she prayed I would follow. I try everyday still, to be the mom to my children that she is to me. "Thanks mom!", if you're reading this!




four generations here--my mammommie, mom, me and sis, and my girls. (#'s 1-3)

(I just noticed #3's face...sometimes she acts like her dad!)





The day started out beautiful, and we had a wonderful Mother's Day service at church. After the service, we set out for McIntosh Reserve in Whitesburg, Georgia. There, we met my family from Newnan for a picnic and a good time. Hubby and I were to bring the paper products, plates, cups, napkins, etc. We passed a few Super Walmarts, Dollar Generals, Big Lots---but hubby kept saying, "We'll stop when we get a bit closer." Ok, whatever....

We finally stopped about one mile away from McIntosh Reserve, and paid at least double for our paper products... (maybe kept this little store in business for another month...)








It ended up being a beautiful day, considering the storms the night before. We ate, talked, fished, played baseball, (with a tennis ball) and hiked. My #3 and I went on a little hike to the bathroom because she refused to use the porta-potty. We stayed on the trail, and on the way back, she came about 1/2 inch from stepping on a snake. I saw it just as she came to it, and hollered for her to jump. I think I scared her, but she did jump, thus missing the snake. Thank goodness. It didn't look poisoness, but I'm sure it would of hurt if it had bitten her. (I regret not taking my camera along on the bathroom hike.) The snake was about 2ft. long and skinny. Yuk! But, bless her heart, I guess she was just destined to get hurt, because when we got back to the site, she took her shoes off and climbed in the back of mom's suv. As she was climbing back out, she sliced one of her toes about 1/3 through. I always carry Neosporin, so after she finally quit bleeding, I doctored and bandaged her up. And FYI, super glue works just as good or better than stitchess.(true!) Of course, there are no pictures of this incident because I was busy!

















After a great day with family at the park, we rode through Cedartown and stopped by a couple's house from our church. We were all pretty stuffed from lunch, but as we walked through the door of their home, we were offered homemade strawberry ice-cream, cookies, and all kind of goodies. And they meant their offer, they had all the places set for our family to sit, eat and enjoy. And we did enjoy! They are the sweetest couple and have blessed us tremendously. They are both blind, but you should see the love and talent that abounds! He is a retired College Professor, plays several instruments, and does wood working as a hobby. She retired from the school system, where she taught the visually handicap for many years. It amazes me the talent God has blessed them with, and how they have blessed so many others in return.




We arrived home safely, and as the day came to a close, I was reminded again of how blessed I am as a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister and friend! Thank you, God, for my wonderful life!