......To The Prom

A year ago I watched my baby boy leave to attend his Senior Prom... tonite he's escorting his beautiful girlfriend Tonya to her Senior Prom.A wonderful young lady , who over the past year has become a "nudder" one of my kids! From softball to ball gown, she's such a sweetie. This is her night to shine!They looked so handsome and elegant... one of those moments that makes a momma's heart go awwwwwwwww. Amidst a little rain, hoping the big storms hold off for the evening, they left for the fairy tale evening of enchantment. Making memories that'll last forever :)))

Interesting Little Read... Iraq???

I recieved an email from a soldier friend, and really found it to be quite interesting. I thought Id post it for your reading pleasure...one of those things that makes ya go ... hmmmmmmm

"This is freaky, interesting and scary all in one!

Read down to the very bottom, you don't want to miss this!

VERY INTERESTING -

1. The garden of Eden was in Iraq.

2. Mesopotamia, which is now Iraq, was the cradle of civilization!

3. Noah built the ark in Iraq.

4. The Tower of Babel was in Iraq.

5. Abraham was from Ur, which is in Southern Iraq!

6. Isaac's wife Rebekah is from Nahor, which is in Iraq !

7. Jacob met Rachel in Iraq.

8. Jonah preached in Nineveh - which is in Iraq.

9 Assyria, which is in Iraq, conquered the ten tribes of Israel.

10. Amos cried out in Iraq!

11. Babylon, which is in Iraq, destroyed Jerusalem.

12. Daniel was in the lion's den in Iraq!

13. The three Hebrew children were in the fire in Iraq (Jesus had been in Iraq also as the fourth person in the fiery furnace!)

14. Belshazzar, the King of Babylon saw the "writing on the wall" in Iraq.

15. Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, carried the Jews captive into Iraq.

16. Ezekiel preached in Iraq.

17. The wise men were from Iraq.

18. Peter preached in Iraq.

19. The "Empire of Man" described in Revelation is called Babylon, which was a city in Iraq!

And you have probably seen this one. Israel is the nation most often mentioned in the Bible. But do you know which nation is second? It is Iraq! However, that is not the name that is used in the Bible. The names used in the Bible are Babylon, Land ofShinar, and Mesopotamia. The word Mesopotamia means between the two rivers, more exactly between the Tigris and ! Euphrates Rivers. The name Iraq, means country with deep roots.

Indeed Iraq is a country with deep roots and is a very significant country in the Bible.

No other nation, except Israel, has more history and prophecy associated with it than Iraq.

She's In Country...

It's been a long few weeks with no word from my Poohy! But at last, Ive had an email from her. She has left the staging area and has moved in country now. She's arrived at what I figure will be her home for the next year. It will suffice to say she is in Iraq. I learned its best not to say the where's or what's, to insure the unit's safety and security. She says, its a long line waiting to use the internet, but will write me when she can. Shes started her duties officially, and is settling in to her surroundings and routine. It was such a relief to hear from her!!! Next best thing to a voice I tell ya! Ive been walking on air, for the last few days, after weeks of not knowing and the uneasy feeling that just sits on your shoulders. Id say we are now into "The Long Haul" !!
I found this picture on the web, it's an older picture, but was new to me, I had to chuckle as it really hit home... so thought Id share a smile... and a little truth too!! (I do not know who this picture belongs to or I would list the credit)

He is Risen !!

And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.......Luke 18:33

For my Mommy

Time to do the Eggs!

Punkin is getting ready for the Easter Bunny! She did a Great Job on the Eggs!

The Ellusive Green Troll !

Not much news from Poohy. Last Ive heard was she's adjusting to the sandbox, fairly well. She says she doesnt plan on vacationing at the beach anytime in the near future, as she eaten alot of sand with every meal! She says the temperature was quite warm, but not as hot as it will be. The time change is a struggle to get used to Im sure. A heavy bout of Jet Lag set in and she was somewhat tired, but in very good spirits. We've been playing "Catch me if you can..." otherwise known as Instant Messenger tag !...LoL.. It will take awhile with the time difference to figure out when to reach each other.
So... Ive been keeping busy with the annual yard cleaning and getting prepared to plant my various flower and vegetable gardens. I cant wait for the beautiful flowers to bloom, I love springtime! Punkin and I are planning something special outside for Poohy, but we are not gonna spill the beans about it just yet... you'll just have to wait for the pictures!!!!
Punkin and I have a new addiction! We are on the hunt for the McDonalds trolls. She really wants the green one... but he's an elusive lil bugger, as we havent found him anywhere yet! Its been ALOT of years since I went "in search of" for the Mickey D's happy meal collectibles. You Moms know what Im talking about!
I ,myself have eaten more happy meals this past week than Ive ever wanted to!...lolol
We've called in family re-enforcements to help narrow the search. Only 3 more to go and we have em all!!! But green is the prize color!!! Ill find him yet...LOLOL
This kinda thing sure keeps me young at heart, I never thought Id be scrambling after this stuff at my age!!! I must say it's been fun... especially watching her little eyes light up with each new color!

XOXO to You Daddy :)

This is Punkin's Daddy, SGT Porter. A wonderful young man, also serving our country on deployment with the 1008th QM Co. Over the past 2 years, Ive seen 2 young people become the best parents in the world! Punkin couldnt agree with me more!! Punkin misses you so much, at night at bedtime, we say our prayers, and ask God to bless Mommy and Daddy as they serve our country abroad. Then she kisses each of their pictures, and hugs them. It's hard enough having one parent gone, but Im sure it's unbelieveably heart-breaking to know both parents are away. She's such a wise little person, and she still finds Joy in each Day and each new thing that comes her way. Lano... Im so proud that you are her Daddy, and I thank-you for your service in helping so many!
There's a video, that I have saved a long time ago, as it touched my heart. I watched it again tonite and felt it was so appropriate to post here for you. Click on the link below to view it. For all of you reading this, please view it also, it takes a few minutes to load... but it's very much worth the wait!!!

" Armed Forces Tribute "


This is a definite "Tissue Alert" !!!

Research Study on Prayer... HMMM

OKKKKKK.... I can be a very opinionated lady, but I usually save my rants and raves for the listening enjoyment of my family. They usually run kicking and screaming when I get on the soap-box! But this one I just gotta share!!!
The recent report on FOX News.. just blew me right outta the water!!!! They reported on a Research Study done by the " Templeton Foundation "on the effects of prayer, for bypass surgery patients... and they have determined that it has " NO EFFECT " !!! Have you ever heard of a more ridiculus research study,( and in my humble opinion, a BIG waste of money) in your entire life???!!! You can read allllll about it by clicking on this link >>> Study: Prayer Has No Effect on Heart Surgery Recovery
Ok Mr Templeton Foundation... whoever you are... let me give you some food for thought. First off... Prayer is a belief, not something you can prove or dis-prove with research, that doesnt take a rocket scientist to figure out! Now .. Im sure there was a substantial amount of money poured out for this research... correct??? Hmmmmmm.. will if you had just taken a few more minutes and really tought about this... perhaps you could have gotten your research and answered alot of PRAYERS at the same time. If you had taken all the research money, and say....fed the millions of STARVING people in the world, or say...poured that money into drug production for the millions of people who cant AFFORD their medications!!!... like the elderly... or even perhaps built 50 news home for a few of the thousands of people who are HOMELESS... due to Hurricaine Katrina... well then you would have ANSWERED A FEW PRAYERS.... The prayers of many who believe.. would have been answered and your research would have proven that PRAYER really is EFFECTIVE!!!!!!!!
I understand this research was on heart patients, but werent you actually in someway saying,that prayer in general has no effect??? ......Hello???!!!
It just leaves me with a baddd taste in my mouth and a big HMMMMMMM.