Tax Time

Tax Time

Well it’s that lovely tax time when I get to go all of our taxes. Started on them the first of the week when I felt so bad from the bronchitis. It just plans makes me mad. Our tax system is really messed up. But I don't know what to do about it. I have written to congressmen, senators and even the President, and told them I thought the fair tax was what we needed not an income tax. The fair tax is a consumption tax, we pay the tax when we purchase things, not food, but things. So, if you want to buy a BMW you are taxed on the cost of a BMW. If you want to buy a Focus you are taxed on the cost of a Focus. That’s fair (no such thing as fair, lol…just saying), you get the whole amount of your check each week and can spend it as needed. And the best thing about it to me is everybody pays their fair share. The drug dealers, prostitutes, illegals, liars and cheats, because there is no form to fill out. Well that's what has been on my mind today.

Trip to North Carolina

Trip to North Carolina

We have just made a trip to North Carolina to see my Grandmother. Mamaw is 95 years old, it doesn’t seem real. She is a little more unsteady on her feet and harder of hearing than ever. I was kinda of glad of this Saturday, I think if she could have heard well, we would have gotten on her nerves. I got to see all my female cousins except for Angie, and she live a pretty good way away. I was glad to be able to spend a little time with LaDonna and Greg who lost their mother this last year, we grew up with them always being a Mamaw's and were very close growing up. I hate I did not get to go to Aunt Mildred’s funeral and was glad to get to see them. Darlene, Amy, Lori, Adrianne and her girls and Amy and Lori's children. They are so grown up. Nessa and your sweet little boy came over and spent some time with us Saturday morning. And Cortney and Megan and their families all came. Uncle Paul, Aunt Nancy and Janet, and Aunt Doris and Rodger were also there. It was wonderful Chaos, one of my favorite things. I so enjoyed my visit. I rode up with Mama and Daddy and home on Sunday with Laura and Nolan. I don't think I was too much trouble to Laura and Nolan because I slept the whole way home. Only woke up for bathroom breaks and to eat. Maybe my snoring didn't drive them too crazy. The when I got home, I started taking sick on Mondays afternoon. Had to call the doctor on Tuesday, am back on antibiotic and steroid dose pack. Of course, cough was a little better yesterday but no sleep for me last night. Was so glad to get to see so many of my family, so I haven’t seen in about 6 years. I am just worn out today and have been this way all week, but it was worth the effort. We saw Jessica, John Mark, Chloe and Joel off to the first phase of their grand adventure. This is how I think of there upcoming trip. I ask for prayers for them, prayers for me and all my family. Love everyone.

Job 1: 6-12 Why is that not me.

Job 1:6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.
1:7 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
1:8 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? 1:9 Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? 1:10 Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.
1:11 But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.
1:12 And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.

Why can I not have the strenth of Job. He was considered by GOD to be perfect, and an upright man, one that fearthe God and eschewerth evil. How would GOD caracterize me to Satan. NOT perfect, NOT upright, I do fearth GOD but do I do it the way GOD wants, staying away from evil seems pretty easy, until you really take stock of your thoughts, words, actions of every day living, I donot do anything that Man consideres evil, but what about GOD, I think his standards are a lot higher than Man's. Just something to think about. How would GOD describe me?

First Blog

These are the most important people in my life. And it has been a hard thing for me to transition from being Mama to a babie to being Mama to grown children. I am very porud of my family. My husband is a hard working man who comes home and takes care of our farm and home. He works with out complaint, he vacums, washing dishes, washing clothes or cooking our supper. It breaks my heart at times how much he dose for me and I feel like I am a burden to him. And I have good christian children and I include Amy and a Leslie as my children. They all have a wonderful work ethic, that they got from their daddy's example of how you need to conduct your life. I am so Blessed to have been allowed to be part of their lives. I miss them some days that it hurts like a psycial pain. I haven't said that out loud, and am sitting here crying. I ask that all my friend help me pray for peace in my thoughts and life. Sometimes I just get so tired of life, but I'm trying to be more postive, so that my life will show God in everything I do. I should be able to let my light shine even if its just at home for me and Bitz. I fall so short on this. Maybe this blog thing will help me, the doctor suggested that I start a journal. I found that very hard, but maybe this will help me put my feelings in wrighting by thinking i'm talking to someone. Joy, joy to all the people you get stuck reading this, maybe i want make you depressed and i will help my self not be so depressed.