New Mercies

It was a cold and gorgeous morning. The sun was brilliant and sparkling on the water as I sat by the bay with breakfast, coffee, my Bible and my camera. After some time with my Lord, I went for a walk with Him. We crossed the boardwalk, wound around on the gravel path, saw the large live oak tree where General Jackson gave some famous speech and then we walked back and picked up litter along the way.

I couldn't stop smiling. It was one of those goofy smiles you get when you are with someone you are crazy about. I talked to Him the whole time. We had a good time. I needed that walk more than I can describe.

I returned home later a better wife, a nicer Mommy.

Leisl

Random Things

I finally gave in and did the 25 Random Things about Me thing that everybody on Facebook has been doing. I think I will also post it here just for fun.

• My first word was "Kitty."
• I love cats. Surprise!
• I took my first step on earth on the same day that Man took his first step on the moon. "One small step for man....."(And baby girl.)
• My idea of a good time is a caramel macchiato, good music, and a good book.....either alone or with my Kurt, or with my Gaylefriend who lives three hours away and has to go to a different Starbucks.
• I LOVE being a southern girl, complete with sweet tea, cornbread and buttermilk.
• "I'd like to teach the world to sing...in perfect harmony!" No, really yall, it hurts all the way up my spine when somebody is singing offkey. They can't help it, but neither can I. Its good that God likes a joyful noise, maybe He will let me hear with His ears some day!
• People who take the time to care about others, (people and creatures :) ) totally ROCK! "What the world needs now, is love, sweet love."
• I believe there is a song for every occasion.
• I am the proudest Aunt that ever walked on this earth.
• I love hanging out with my kids. They are way too cool!!
• In high school, I was the Shelby County Spelling Bee winner. I lost at the state level on the word "Marmalade" which I did just spell correctly and will never misspell again.
• In college I went to London. While there, I went to Trafalgar Square to watch the ball drop on New Year's Eve. It was very exciting....but then I almost got kidnapped by an extremely creepy dude with a towel on his head. I was rescued by a GIRL who hit him until he let me go.
• My brother got chased in Atlanta by a dude with a chain saw. But that is his random thing. I just think its a neat story. If you know John, ask him about it sometime.14. I asked for a baton for Christmas this year.
• I have personally witnessed truly amazing Miracles that only a personal, infinite God could perform.
• My first paid job, other than babysitting was scooping ice cream at the Riverchase Galleria when I was 17. I quit one month later after being accused of stealing. The day after I quit, the REAL CULPRIT was discovered.....aaahhhhh....Can you say, vindication?
• My husband ate two week old baked beans the night before our wedding. Let's just say the tears streaming down his face as I walked down the aisle toward him were not just because he was overwhelmed with my beauty.
• In 1993, I had the privilege of traveling with my husband to Germany to meet his family over there. A travelling tip I have discovered is that when sitting in a small basement restaurant with people you don't know very well, who don't speak your language, and who are all smoking with no ventilation in sight, it is advisable to order two of what your Mother-in-law is drinking and enjoy the rest of your evening.
• I wish Sarah Palin was our president.
• I could have gone to college for FREE....I didn't. Hindsight is 20/20. Put those two twenties together and that is about how many years it seems to be taking to pay off my school loans.
• My twelve year old son is far more understanding and immediately forgiving of others than I am.
• I like to write poetry.
• I am sort of shy. Seriously.
• I do plan to overcome my faults, and I am so glad that "He is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us." (Ephesians 3:20)
• My husband, my father, and my brother are the 3 most awesome men I have ever known.