A quick look back

I was just looking at last year's post from Talley Lynne and Hunter's first day of school. Notice any similarities? Notice any changes? Let me know. I enjoyed looking at the changes over the year.

First day of school year 09-10

Talley Lynne is officially in the 8th grade and Hunter is officially in the 7th grade. Today is their first day. They were both excited and not excited. A HUGE mix of emotions. They may have had mixed emotions but they both looked very nice. They are growing up so fast. I am so blessed!!!

VBS-2009-night 2

What another successful night at VBS! More children were there tonight which means more childre hear the gospel!! Enjoy a few pictures.

VBS 2009

VBS 2009..wow...Paul and the Underground Church!! Great start!! Thanks Angie for allowing me and my family to be a part of it. Here a few pictures from the first night. Come join us.

Happy Anniversary!!

Today is mine and Barry's 7th anniversary. I am so thankful today that Barry, through everything we have been thru, that he has not given up on us. God has richly blessed us in our everyday life!! I am very thankful for how far God has brought us. Through our ups and downs, heartaches, and mistakes, God has seen fit to keep us together and loving each other. I am very thankful today for the man God has put in my life. I love you baby. Thanks for being my "Outlaw".

Vacation

Well went on a family vacation to Florida. We had a great time. We left here on Sunday afternoon with my parents. Barry drove us to Jacksonville. We then picked my sister and Tanyon up from JAX airport. From there my dad drove us in. Monday morning, the guys were up bright and early off to fish. Us girls, were off to the mall. We were very disappointed to find out the shrimp pocket place was closed. :( I did do a little shopping at the Garnet and Gold shop. Monday evening we went to the Seinyard with Tommy and Sandy. YUMMY!!! The guys fished every day we were there. Thank you Tommy and Sandy for your graciousness and helping to make our trip a good one. I am looking forward to taking another family vacation. We are going to work on a big one to Disney World with all three of us kids, grandchildren, and grandparents. Here are a few pictures.

Happy Graduation!!!

I want to make sure I congratulate Shannon Dawn King on her graduation from Manchester!! I am so proud of you!! Way to go baby girl!!!

Happy Birthday Hunter!!!!

Happy Birthday to my son Hunter. He turns 12 today. I cannot even believe how fast time flies. I have been so blessed. He is such a treasure, and I am so thankful God sent him my way.

This is Hunter playing his saxophone at church for the first time. Thanks dad for letting that happen!!!
I love you Hunter Cole Hamilton!!! Hope you have a great birthday!!!

Prayers for my friend Ann and her family!!

To all my praying friends out there: Please be sure to pray for Ann and her family.
Ann, if you read this please know my thoughts and prayers are with you!!!! Thank you for introducing my children/family to your dad. I know Talley's life was made better because of your dad and the time and love he gave her.
May God's grace and comfort be overflowing for ya'll. Love ya'll Ann!!!!

Monday!!!!

A friend of mine emailed this to me and thought it was a great to start looking at things. Have a great Monday!!!


I AM THANKFUL: FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.


FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA
BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.


FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.


FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED .



FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS..


FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.



FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE



FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME .


FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.


FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION .


FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.


FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS
I CAN HEAR.



FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.



FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.



FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

Something to make women laugh!!!

Wisdom!

1. A friend of mine confused her Valium with her birth control pills... she has 14 kids but doesn't really care.

2. One of life's mysteries is how a 2-pound box of chocolates can make a woman gain 5 lbs.

3. My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely.

4. The best way to forget your troubles is to wear tight shoes.

5. The nice part about living in a small town is that when you don't know what you are doing, someone else does.

6. The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.

7. Just when I was getting used to yesterday, along came today.

8. Sometimes I think I understand everything, and then I regain consciousness.

9. I gave up jogging for my health when my thighs kept rubbing together and setting fire to my knickers'.

10. Amazing! You hang something in your closet for a while and it shrinks 2 sizes!

11. Skinny people irritate me! Especially when they say things like...'You know sometimes I forget to eat!' .....Now I've forgotten my address, my mother's maiden name and my keys, but I have never forgotten to eat. You have to be a special kind of stupid to forget to eat!

12. The trouble with some women is that they get all excited about nothing and then they marry him.

13. I read this article that said the typical symptoms of stress are eating too much, impulse buying, and driving too fast. Are they kidding? That's my idea of a perfect day!

Tal and Hunter

Tal and her friend Brenna

Tal not wanting me to take her picture but doesn't she look good in her uniform!!!!

Hunter posing for me...he really didn't want to lol

Barry helping Hunter get his uniform just right
Sorry for taking a week to post pictures of Tal and Hunter. Hunter won his opening game and played quite well...he is batting at .500. Tal did well also. She got hit twice in the batters box, but she didn't get hurt. They ended up losing but she played well. We have a busy schedule with the two of them playing. I hope all is well with everybody!!
Don't forget this Sunday is Easter Sunday!! Come celebrate the Resurrection of our Saviour at Hyles Baptist Church.

Softball and Baseball!!!!

Well tomorrow we kick the season off. Talley has to be at her ball field at 9 am and then her game is at 4. Hunter has to be at his opening day around 11:30 and his game is at 1. We are all pretty excited. Tal and Hunter are very excited. Tal has gotten her uniform and Hunter gets his tonight. BUSY BUSY BUSY!!!! I will post pictures from this weekend on Monday. Hope everybody has a great weekend!!! Remember Romans 8:26

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TANYON!!!!

Tanyon Garic Jarboe is turning the big "1" tomorrow. Happy Birthday little guy. Sure do love you and miss you so much. I am so glad God sent you our way.
Love you lots Tam!!!

Mr Hamilton

Talley and Hunter's grandfather is out of surgery.Looks like all went well. They can't see him until tomorrow. God is good.
Remember Romans 8:26

Prayer Request!!!

I have a prayer request for anyone that reads this. Talley and Hunter's grandfather in Philadelphia, right now, is undergoing a quadruple bypass. He has 60% and 90% blockage. He is supposed to be in surgery for about eight hours. Tal and Hunter love their grandfather. Please pray for him and I will keep updates on here.
Thanks. Remember Romans 8:26

FRIDAY!!!

Yeah it is Friday!! Well, sad news, Hunter didn't make the team; however, he starts association ball next saturday. He was very upset about not making the school team. I am glad he showed some heart. I told him he shouldn't like losing and go out there next time and try again. He said he was. He said he was looking forward to playing anyways. Tal still has today to go through. Barry has a lot of confidence in her making the team. She is absolutely beside herself right now with excitement.
I am glad today is friday!! Have a great weekend!! Remember Romans 8:26

Tal and Hunter

I also wanted to post about Tal and Hunter trying out for their school's softball and baseball team. They both are very excited. Try outs started on Tuesday and will be over for Hunter today and Tal tomorrow. There were about 35-40 boys trying out and Hunter said it would be hard to make the team. JT helped him get some stuff together last night. He was so excited when he got home. JT had him looking like he was a baseball star by the time we left their house. Tal is really confident about the team. They have been throwing and doing things with Barry and each other in the evening. These next couple of days are going to be interesting. Tal does have something else in the works if she doesn't make it. She is going to do a drama competition. SURPRISE SURPRISE SURPRISE!!!!!!!! LOL!!!! I am glad she has a back up plan. She doesn't like to be idle. Hunter on the other hand said if he doesn't make the school team he wants to play for Amelia's rec team. That is comparison to CLL. He really needs this outlet. Please keep them both in your prayers. I would love to see them both make it. They usually don't take sixth graders for the baseball team. Hunter was going out there today and show the coach he could hit left handed and right handed. He told my sister last night he was ampidextrious. LOL...made me chuckle on the inside.
Will post what happens. Remember Romans 8:26

Having fun with the nieces!!!

The past couple of Wednesday nights, I have been picking Blayne and Ellie up. We meet Nana at "Chicken fil a" (as Ellie calls it) and then head to the dollar store. They are so fun and I love being with them. I look forward to seeing them during my week. They are definitely a highlight. Thanks JT and Janie for sharing them with me. Here is a picture from this week. Have a great Thursday and remember Romans 8:26.

VALENTINES!!

Happy Valentines!!!! I am so blessed to have a wonderful man to be mine. Thank you God for sending him into my life. I also have two children that I consider my valentines also. I love them dearly!!! Tal is actually going to her first teen valentine banquet. She is so excited. She is going with Pete Garcia. He is good young man. His mom has done a great job. Hopefully I will have pictures to post on Monday.
Have a great weekend. Remember Romans 8:26

My friend Amy!

My friend Amy had some unexpected surgery yesterday. She had some complications with the anesthesia and had to be kept over night. Amy, you are in my prayers!!! Please keep her and her family in your prayers for a quick recovery. Thanks!!
Remember Romans 8:26

REMEMBERING

I was just looking back at over the year of post. WOW so many things have happened. I had a niece born in Dec of 2007 and a nephew born in March of 2008. God has weeded our "church garden". He is really working. He is bringing members back to our church. He has given me another year with my husband, children, and family. I have so much to be thankful for. It is great to read back on what God has done. Take the time to reflect on just how good God has been!!!!
Happy Monday!! Remember Romans 8:26

FRIDAY!!!!!

Happy Friday!!! My friend sent this to me. I liked so I thought I would share.
Rules from God for 2009
1. Wake Up !! Decide to have a good day.
"Today is the day the Lord hath made ; let us rejoice and be glad in it" Psalms 118:24
2. Dress Up !! The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart."
I Samuel 16:7
3. Shut Up!! Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He who guards his lips guards his soul." Proverbs 13:3

4. Stand Up!!... For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything.. "Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a har vest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..." Galatians 6:9-10
5. Look Up !!... To the Lord.
"I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13

6. Reach Up !!... For something higher. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, And He will direct your path."
Proverbs 3:5-6
7. Lift Up !!... Your Prayers.
"Do not worry about anything;
Instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING."
Phili ppians 4:6

God answers prayer.






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Timing

I am amazed how WE praise God on His timing when it works to our benefit. My cousin Pam, was telling us last night about a mother who lost her son. She chose to look at it that God chose her son. She chooses to look at God's timing as being on time. I am not sure I could look at it that way. We, I, look at God's timing being on time, when it works to my benefit. I really need to work on God's timing is ALWAYS on time in time every time!!!
Have a great Thursday!! Remember Romans 8:26

SNOW!!!

We finally got some snow. Granted it was not a bunch; however, my children did have a two hour delay. It was beautiful. Glad it is not really bad out on the roads. Here are a couple of pictures. Have a great Tuesday. Remember Romans 8:26.

Rut

Do you ever find yourself falling into a rut? I find myself like that quite a bit. It is really bad to fall into one in one's marriage. I want God to renew the excitement in my heart for my husband. I love him and he is good for me and provides for me and my two. He is a hard worker. He is a faithful man in all he does. He goes to Maryland every other weekend to pick Dallas up. He does his best not to miss and if he does he makes up for it. He really is a good man. He loves me and loves Tal and Hunter. He gets along really well with my family. That is so very important to me. Thank you God for sending him my way and putting us together.
I am also so glad it is Friday. It feels like it has been a very long week. I do believe we are going to celebrate Aubrey's birthday at Bob Evan's. That is where she chose to do celebrate. Isn't that funny?!?!?!
Hope everybody has a great weekend!! Don't fall into a rut! Do what is necessary to keep yourself out of it. Remembers Romans 8:26

Summer Plans!!

Already making plans for the summer. YEAH!! We are going back to Tallahassee. We leave Monday, June 22. We are going with my mom and dad. Tal and Hunter don't know it yet. They will be so excited. Barry wants to tow the trailer with the motorcycle in it. That means no driving for me. YEAH!! :-) We are hoping things workout that we can meet my sister and her family down there. Her step son Tre will be in Tampa the week before for wrestling and her father in law will be there also. FUN TIMES!!!! I love being with my family. God has really blessed me with great people in my family.
Have a great Wednesday!! Remember Romans 8:26.

Good times!!

We had a ladies meeting at church last night titled "it's in the bag". My mom's missionary group was in charge. We brought a bag with either a main dish ingredients, dessert ingredients, or both along with the recipe. We had over 30 ladies there. Great devotion by Angie. I think it is time to clean mine out and get a smaller bag. Thanks MOM! I had a good time!!!
Have a great Tuesday!! Remember Romans 8:26

Thankful!!

Every now and then I need to be reminded just how much I am loved. I had a great conversation with my brother and sister n law this weekend. Sometimes we need a fresh look from someone on the outside. Thanks guys!!! Had a great time Saturday night! :-)
I am also reminded, as I read Angie's blog, and saw the verse of the day. How great it is to know that HE is the same.
Happy Monday!!

Inauguration Day!!

Well today history will be made. Irregardless of how we feel about it, today is still one for the history books. The heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord; the government shall rest upon His shoulders. All we can do as Christians is pray for our leaders.

On a different note. I had a great evening. I went over to my sister in law's house. She fixed some great soup and dip. After dinner, she cut and colored my friend Amber's hair, and then she cut mine. Thanks Janie for opening up your home. Love y'all!! After we got hair done, we headed up to the bowling alley where our men were. No other team showed up for league night, so the guys bowled a few games and just had fun. Shawn is unbelievably good. WOW!!!!
I am so thankful for all that God has given me. Have a great Tuesday! Remember Romans 8:26

We are back!!

We are back!!! We (Barry, myself, Talley, and Hunter) left Tuesday morning for Florida. We left around 11 am and arrived in Tallahassee around 8:30. The funeral was the next day at 10am. The funeral went off just fine and dad had a part of that and then he did the graveside. The graveside was way more personal. Great job dad. It was very sad for Mrs Owen. They were married for 56 years. I am glad we went. I was proud to show my children and my husband off. We got to go by our house we grew up in. We also made a pit stop at Doke Campbell stadium. I am sure this was the highlight of my husband's trip. Well maybe not, he is a Miami Hurricane fan, not a Seminole fan. We got home last night around midnight. Thanks Barry for taking me and riding along.
I want to mention that I am so glad that my friend Amber has gotten a new mini van. God provided one for them. God is so good.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!! Remember Romans 8:26

TGIF

Yeah we made it through the work week!! My dad made it to Florida to see Bro Owen. He is actually on his way back. I am glad for him that he made it to see him.
Not much to report here today. Hope everybody has a great weekend!!
Remember Romans 8:26

Thursday

A friend of mine emailed this to me. I thought it was good.
I Am a 'Kept' Woman?

You see, there were a few times when I thought I would lose my mind,
But GOD kept me sane. (Isa. 26:3)

There were times when I thought I could go on no longer,
But the LORD kept me moving. (Gen 28:15)

At times, I've wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong,
But the LORD kept my mouth shut. (Psa. 13)

Sometimes, I think the money just isn't enough,
But GOD has helped me to keep the lights on, the water on, the car paid, the house paid, etc.., (Matt. 6:25 -34)

When I thought I would fall, HE kept me up.
When I thought I was weak, HE kept me strong! (I Pet. 5:7, Matt. 11:28-30 )


I'm Kept by the Love and Grace of God!


I am indeed a 'kept' woman and praise God for it!

Wednesday!!

My friend Amber sent me an email this morning. The email was about a young boy that lived in Kansas, and listened to a gospel radio station outside of Texas. He had to put his calf down and called into the radio station. He said that he asked God why when his calf was so special to him. The young boy proceeded to say that God told him that He gave His only Son and that His only Son was special to Him. The young boy went onto say that He (God) ALWAYS understands. I tried to upload the video but it wouldn't let me. I am so glad to know that when we hurt, God hurts, and when we rejoice, He rejoices with us. I thought it was pretty powerful, I thought I would share it.
Have a great Wednesday!!! Remember Romans 8:26

TUESDAY

The flu has officially hit my house. Barry has been down with it since Friday night. Today is the first day he has felt somewhat better. He had to take his son back to Maryland on Sunday and that is about it for his out and about. The flu hit my friend Amber on Saturday. She felt puny most of the day and came to the secret sister revealing. By the time she got home she got real sick. She said today she is feeling somewhat better but not 100%. Get the bleach out and open up the windows. Cold or not and get them germs out...LOL.
Please keep praying that our Preacher in Florida will hang on until my dad makes it to see him. My dad loves and respects him greatly. It means a lot to my dad to be able to see him one more time. I am so glad we had him come preach our 20th anniversary at the church. We had some good times in Florida.
Well not much today. Remember Romans 8:26

God is so good!

God is so good. I cannot thank Him enough for my job. Lay offs were just done and are being done here at HCA. We just had a meeting with our director. He told us our department is ok until at least March. Thank you Lord for keeping me employed and protected. I am so glad He is there making intercession on my behalf with groanings which cannot be heard and prayers we know not what to pray.
Thank you so much God!!

"2009"

Wow where did the year go. I am so thankful for this past year. There are two main reasons why. God sent my nephew, Tanyon Garic Jarboe, to us. He is so precious and a great gift from God!!! Another one is, my brother in law, Chris Jarboe, got saved this summer. We all love being together down here on earth and now we will be together in heaven. God is so good.
We had a great New Year's Eve service at church. Pretty relaxed and laid back. Jackie Avery bragged about "D" killing his first deer and Layne killed his first deer. The mom's were so proud of their boys slowly becoming men. Then, Hunter gets up and preaches for the first time. Talking about a proud mom also. He preached on David and his battle with the lion, bear, and Goliath. He had new battles,and so will we. We are facing a new year with new battles. He also said he is racking his brain wondering what good things God will do for us. He did a phenomenal job. You don't think he is paying attention but he is. He also used his friend Layne to help. Wonder where he learned that from (papa). I am so thankful that I was in my place and God use my son to bless others. I have no doubt my dad, his grandfather, was very proud. Thanks dad for letting Hunter preach. God sure has brought a shy little boy a long ways.
I am looking forward to what God will do this year. He also brought me some very close friends that can never be replaced. Thanks for the special friends and love they give me.
Happy New Year!! Let's get in God's line in 2009!!! Remember Romans 8:26