FUN FUN FUN...Family week!!!!!!!!!

So now to update things...sorry but facebook is just WAY easier for me to up date and stare at the screen for long periods of time, if need be. Well the plan is so far to leave tomorrow to go to Luverne,Al then Mom and I can spend quality time with Nanie, Papa, and Jim for a couple of days before we have to be in Columbus, GA for the "BIG" family reunion on Sat. Please pray for my grandparents that they will be able to make the drive there and home with out complications, Or before anyone tries to kill each other! Then Mom and I will be in AL for the thanksgiving holidays and Dad is going to be at the French's for Thursday's dinner. By the way I can't stop thinking and telling everyone how awesome Steve and Karen French are!!! Every year they have a "FEAST" at their house for thanksgiving (for anyone who can't make it back to home for the holidays) and would LOVE it if any of you all don't have a place to go for this holiday season...please let me know and I will get you directions they would LOVE to have more people at their "FEAST" this year! You all have a blessed and safe holiday season...till my next entry, hahaha!
  • carawatsonfranklin
    Have a safe trip and a Happy Thanksgiving!!
    by carawatsonfranklin at 11/19/08 4:48AM
  • cdillman23
    I hope that you have a happy and safe holiday!
    by cdillman23 at 11/20/08 10:11PM
  • kristiegore
    They are sweet, when we were in Charlotte they invited us over...we already had plans to go to FL but I hear it's pretty awesome.
    by kristiegore at 11/21/08 12:46PM
  • sarahtidwell
    Have a safe trip. We plan to have Thanksgiving Dinner at Cheryl's
    by sarahtidwell at 11/24/08 11:39AM
  • cudger
    Have a Happy Turkey Day ! !
    by cudger at 11/27/08 5:45AM
  • macbeth
    Thank you Mary Anne, I certainly appreciate the prayers. Love and miss you as well!
    by macbeth at 11/28/08 5:52AM

Okay please keep Tricia and I in your prayers!!!!

Tricia and I are going to drive to Nashville,TN to see my best friend and my nephew, the one that was born 2months early. He's already 15months old now. I can't believe it. Oh yeah and we are going to be at Jeff and Meghann's wedding in B'ham also so if any of yall are going we'll see you there!!!!!!!! Love you guys and have a safe weekend!
  • jenny_varney
    Love you too girl! Have fun!
    by jenny_varney at 09/25/08 9:08AM
  • n4god
    WHAT UP! that wedding was UH-mazing
    by n4god at 09/28/08 8:31PM
  • kristiegore
    I was in Concord this weekend and went to church there sunday, we missed you! But I hope you have a fun trip to Nashville, I love it there.
    by kristiegore at 09/30/08 10:07AM
  • jenlew21
    Hope you had a great trip! Miss you! :)
    by jenlew21 at 10/02/08 12:40PM
  • cdillman23
    I hope you have a great time!!
    by cdillman23 at 10/03/08 7:46PM
  • dragonfly
    hey hey. When are you 2 coming home? :)
    by dragonfly at 10/06/08 1:58AM
  • cdillman23
    Thinking of you!
    by cdillman23 at 10/07/08 7:46PM
  • sarahtidwell
    I hope you have a safe trip and that you enjoy the wedding.
    by sarahtidwell at 10/12/08 11:19PM
  • megforu
    I am so so glad you girls were able to make it. I know it was a long trip but I hope you guys had a good time in Nashville and in B'ham!
    by megforu at 10/17/08 1:48PM
  • dorkhistory101
    U NEED TO UPDaTE!!! LOVE YOU MORE THaN I LOVE THE aVETT BROTHERS....ha ha ha
    by dorkhistory101 at 11/10/08 9:19PM

Still hard no matter how long...

Thank you all for my birthday wishes...I am wondering why I'm still sad for the passing of my little brother though. Today has been 15yrs since he died at Duke hospital from stomach surgery complications. This is the first anniversary day that I didn't even think about him at all untill my parent's asked if we were going to lite the candle for him like we always do every annv. I just broke down knowing that I hadn't thought about IT all day. I would love to hear from some of you that are missing siblings to see if you know what I'm going through...I love you all so much and thank you for your support though this time.
  • rockinrobin
    My Dad died 4 years ago today. I am a little sad but still think of his quality of life was so poor then. You have moved on with your grief. That is healthy! You are the sister not the parent. Everyones greif is different.
    by rockinrobin at 09/04/08 4:45AM
  • rockinrobin
    Think of the good times with your brother and enjoy them! He would not want everyone to be sad forever.
    by rockinrobin at 09/04/08 4:47AM
  • jenny_varney
    I cannot relate to the loss of a sibling, but I will pray for you. Happy Birthday (belated). I missed you lastnight!
    by jenny_varney at 09/04/08 10:20AM
  • drgann
    You know it's okay to still be sad, and he's proably glad you're going on and living your life. He's probably looking forward to the day when you can be together again. p.s.do you want to join the Loss group? Although, you've come a long way with your healing you can help other people with theirs.
    by drgann at 09/04/08 12:50PM
  • cdillman23
    Thinking of you!!
    by cdillman23 at 09/04/08 7:44PM
  • kristiegore
    Hey, I never realized you lost a brother, I'm so sorry and my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Fred and I just moved to Columbia, SC and we'll be visiting Charlotte soon, maybe we can all go to Roma's again:)
    by kristiegore at 09/11/08 11:01AM
  • dragonfly
    Hey hon. So sorry I wasn't able to make it on Sunday.... Hope we can do it in October. I'm glad you were able to make it to both parties this weekend..i have pics posted on my blog.
    by dragonfly at 09/22/08 11:11AM

FOUND a new addiciton...

I wasn't expecting this type of reaction (thanks she woman for noticing) from FACEBOOK. WOW, I trust if any of you all ever feel depressed PLEASE... go start you FACEBOOK profile NOW!!! Wow within the frist 24 hrs. I had run into ex boyfriends, numerous college buddies that I thought had gotten married and fallen off the face of the earth, and even found some grown up adults that I used to babysit many many years ago. They even cared how I was doing???!!!! It's been 5 days now since I filled out my profile and now I have around 70 friends...I just love it. If it would only stop shutting down my broadband connection every single time I try to send someone flair or send a bumper sticker. If anyone else has this problem please let me know cause the comp is only 4months old and this problem has never happened before???!!!! Thanks the letting me get all this out...hehehe
  • rockinrobin
    I have no problem running into old boyfriends. Dana has met everyone that I have ever dated. I thought that was a funny comment. I asked Tricia how you all were doing? So she filled me in.
    by rockinrobin at 08/31/08 4:02PM
  • cdillman23
    Glad you are managing to find your way around! So, when do you want to come for a visit?
    by cdillman23 at 09/02/08 8:28PM
  • hellodafne
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! IT'S HER BIRTHDAY PEOPLE! IT'S HER BIRTHDAY!!!!
    by hellodafne at 09/03/08 3:12PM
  • dragonfly
    Happy b-day darlin' :)
    by dragonfly at 09/03/08 7:29PM

DEAR FRIENDS PRAYERS ARE NEEDED!!!!!

I need prayers for my mother first, while P.I.C. and I were on Vaccation my mother was called by the VA she works for (she has been out on medical leave since 11/07 for the severe pain from her neck around her spine and down her arms...she just can't do her old job) and they told her Monday July 28th at 6pm that her workers comp claim had been denied so she had to be back at work at 8am on Tues. So as furrious as I was I could have set the place ablaze with my looks as I drove her to work. She is misserable, the pain is unbearable and she is trying to stay off of the pain meds as much as possible, to me that is just as bad as taking too much of the pain pills (know what I mean!). So if you all could make a special prayer for her sanity, faith, and that her doctor will fill out the right paperwork this time n get her a medical retirement because she can't go on much longer like this!
Also I need special prayers for a fellow sister who has fallen away many years ago and now the true colors of her abusive husband are coming out. They have 3 young children together also, so lets all pray for Michelle and all the children. She was supposed to go to get the one week restraining order (that is all they would give her last week) so today she was to appear at the courthouse to get it extended for 1year, but I haven't heard anything as of yet. Sunday when her mother came into town it was the first time I had seen Michelle at church service in over 1yr :( so this could be the breaking point for her to come back into GOD's fold. Thank you all for reading this special alert!!!
  • rockinrobin
    I will keep you all in my prayers. :-)
    by rockinrobin at 08/07/08 1:15PM
  • bamagalintn
    Hi, my family and attend at Perry Hill! We moved here in May. It looks like we also have a some mutual friends. It is indeed a small world.
    by bamagalintn at 08/08/08 7:32AM
  • sarahtidwell
    I pray that all goes well for you mom and your friend.
    by sarahtidwell at 08/21/08 12:02PM
  • hellodafne
    Hey golden girl, how are things going?
    by hellodafne at 08/30/08 2:56AM