One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged to him, and the other to the Lord.

When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.

This really bothered the man and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."

The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

BABIES

What a blessing a new baby is. The newest leaf on the family tree, the future of us. How excited we all get when a new baby is coming. How sad when the promise of the future doesn't come to term and we are all touched by the emptiness that incompletion brings. I look forward to the arrival of our next leaf and pray there may be many more.

THINK PINK!!

a quick update..

So...

For those of you who have met Will, I have news.. he's having a baby girl this fall.. were all nervous and excited. But we believe him, his girlfriend, and the baby will be just fine.

Erin and i are good. she had a dance competition ( a feis as its called in the irish dancing world) a couple weeks ago. she did 4 dances and placed 1st, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. shes working hard but not liking where shes at. im trying to help her as much as i can.

Im working alot. but not as much as i would lke to be. so, ive been doing landscaping on the side. i got a new tattoo last month. ill show those interested when i see you. i am also in the process of purchasing a different vehicle. my car died last month, and the cost was more than the worth.

I would also like to ask a favor of everybody. a kind of unusual one from me. and that is to keep my boss and good friend in your prayers, as he is going through a separation with his wife and its tough on him. So, if everyone could pray that he comes out ok, i would really appreciate it. He's one of those people that likes to keep things personal, so im gonna be respectful of that and not give his name. thank you.

Dad, Brian, and I are planning a 9 day trip to the north maine woods. it should be fun. we already have almost all of our gear, and are just getting the last small items. hopefully it'll be sunny when we go.

anyways,
that's a quick update as to what I've been up to.
ill see you all soon.
-DJ-

Happy Birthday, Buddy!

Now that you are 18,
you can stopped pouting,
get your schoolwork done,
and get a job!

Hehehe,

Love you Mum :)

Ello everyone!

WEll since no one is posting anymore, I guess I will drop one off, and let everyone know that I got fired from Valley Vista on Wednesday. It sucks, but I was thankful because they were being mean to me and kind of treating me unfair. SOo now I'm unemployed, and I have been enjoying not working these last few days, (well until the money runs out) I've already been actively searching for a job, but the economy sucks so hopefully I will find something reletively fast!!! I hope someone else decides to post! Hope to see everyone soon!!!

The Officially Unemployed Jenn

A BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MOM

Sunday would have been Mammie's 89th birthday. I wasn't there at graveside in person but someone else went for me and tenderly placed the flowers there. She called me while she was at Graveside, thinking someone had stolen the marker from the grave but there isn't one yet. I am finding it difficult to chose. I miss my mother and The call as a tiny blessing. It brought me to her side on her birthday. Happy Day, Mumsie Dearest. Love from your Bobbie.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
TO ALL THE NUTTY MOTHERS!

Hope your day is wonderfully
filled with love and joy.

Miss you (and everyone) lots and lots!

Love Love!
Christie

A Couple Causes

I've found out about a couple websites recently that I want to share with you all because I think they are some great causes.

The first one is To Write Love on Her Arms. This is their mission: "To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery." They are faith based and focus a lot on community and the idea that people need other people.

The second one is Spread the Word to End the Word. The word they mean is the "r-word," or "retarded." This is a word I never use towards another person and I think this cause is a great one. For those of you who knew and loved Dolly, it's a website worth checking out.

I hope everyone is doing fabulously! I miss you all lots and hope to see you soon- if not on my trip home in May, then at Auntie Cindy's party in June!

Spring and Goats

I thought I had photos but I don't.

The goats have returned from their winter pasture.

Spring has sprung.

Stop by anytime, Jenn. They've been asking for you.

Candle Party

hello everyone...or lack of everyone??


anyways, I'm having a candle party at my house on monday, May 11th, and everyone better be there. haha. I don't know what time yet, but make sure your schedules are free!!

I'll post again when I figure out what time it will be, in the mean time, I expect to see some people posting!