Wow! I knew January 14 would be a day of change, but I am so thankful the Lord let me experience the past 30 years one step at a time instead of letting me see the big picture all at once. I am so thankful for the infinite wisdom my Lord covers my life with & imparts to me as I need it.

30 years ago today Mandy was born. Life just doesn't get any better than this angel the Lord called me to be mommy sue to. She is amazing and never ceases to amaze me even as she is a mother of 2 angels of her own now.

There is not enough space to say all the things this angel brings to those who know her and if there was, words would not do justice to this blessing.

Thank you Lord, for loving me and entrusting me with this privilege.

Truly Blessed beyond measure

I learned today that I will have a second granddaughter mid-december. I eagerly wait to meet this new member of the family. Mariah just turned one and is such a delight to spend time with, it will be just as much fun to get to know and build memories with the newest angel in this family. Those that know me, know I believe making the time to invest in children is a huge privilege. They teach us as much as we teach them. It is no wonder God called all of his children to live with a child like faith. The freshness and wonder in which they view things around them. The simplistic awe and curiosity in which they explore and accept. The legacy God allows us to leave in the lives of children is unmeasured and untouched by anything else in this life he allows us to live.

Life is awing and packed with blessings and joy from the time with those I love. Littlest Rogers the world eagerly awaits your aquaintance. You will be one very loved and very special little girl. You are indeed privileged to be given the mommy and daddy that you have.

There have been several updates to the posts I follow and as I enjoy their content I am once again reminded how incredibly blessed I am to have such an incredible Lord. He just showers me with overwhelming blessings.

I have an incredible daughter and son-in-law that love me. We just had a very fun evening playing cards with them and my parents. Of Course Mariah is pretty awesome too!

I have lots of nieces and nephews that have been such a joy to watch as they become parents in their rights or young adults in the life they have selected. I play the role of Great Aunt Sue as well as I did Aunt Sue.

I have truly been blessed with family like many never know in today's day and time.

Thank you Lord for loving me and directing me.

Precious blessings

I have always been very fortunate to have a close relationship with Mandy and the many "kids" (other children, young adults, etc that have found a place in my home to be themselves) the Lord has blessed me with over the years. The place these "kids" hold in my life is beyond words. They have loved me, taught me, blessed me more the I can ever place here. Most are now parents themselves and what a joy it is to watch them teach there own children and find there way. Those that are building careers are just as enjoyable to watch. Watching my kids find the way for their lives has been such a joy. It is a blessing to have the internet to be able to keep up with those that are not close by due to the paths their lives have taken.

I still am blessed to have lunch with Mandy, her husband, Keegan, and their precious daughter Mariah. Watching them build her foundation on the love of Jesus in her life is so much fun. I have always been awed that my Heavenly Father chose me to be Mandy's mom, but to watch her be a mom in her own right is ever bit as a blessing.

Thank you Lord for the time you give me to share in their lives still and have a place in Mariah's life. You are and always will be an amazing incredible God.

Traditions make memories

Since Mandy was 2 1/2 we have been going to the rodeo finals. She never cared much for the fair and midway always concerned about what she was missing inside at the rodeo. As she grew we never missed a year and anyone who wanted to join us was more than welcome. Saturday October 17 was the rodeo finals this year and we had just as much fun as ever! Cotton candy, corn dogs, just fun with each other all the way around. Tommy and Keegan's being there to share with us only makes it all the more fun. As I told Mandy she may be 28 yrs old, but she will always my little girl. I can only wait and pray that Mariah shares our love for this event. I am sure she will.

Blessings from our Awesome Lord!

I have been fighting Asthma for several months now due to the dry windy year we have had. Each day I use my inhaler & just keep going because there are only 3 of us out on 7 on staff currently & it isn't okay for someone to not be at work. Apart from this ongoing rash of hives I am feeling much better since the rain but today I went back to the doctor for followup on the & when I was done I was convicted to go to Tractor Supply to browse & see what they had new as opposed to one of the western stores in town we love to shop at (I was feeling alittle unsure but so rarely get away from the hotel). Today is Tommy's birthday too & I could see what they might have he couldn't live without. :):):):) As I was browsing I notice a young man was a business acquaintence come in the door with 3 other friends but didn't think that much about it as I was enjoy a few minutes to myself prior to returning to work. They had been in the store about 15 minutes and one of the young ladies approached me & asked if she could pray for me. She was very sweet and opened with"I know this may sound strange, but I feel led to pray for you if that would be okay" I grinned & assured her I would always let someone pray for me. Shared with her that I knew Josh (we met through a business contacting call & the Lord used it to greatly bless us both). We visited for awhile & then they prayed for me. I was so blessed. I am frequently the person who does the praying and helping someone else & I love that but I can't remember the last time someone approached me through the Holy Spirit's prompting. As is any encounter with Our Lord it was awesome! Made my day. They allowed me to share a couple of other names to cover in pray with me as they go to our Lord in prayer & we went on about our way. We did have to talk about how our Lord does not share his glory so there isn't any question of who to thank & give credit to. Thank you Laurie, Josh & friends. You are awesome! May God bless you today as you have me.

Ours Lord's wisdom for the years

When Mandy was 9 our Lord made a lady in our church aware of us even though she did not know us. My name came up repeatedly and he just laid us on her heart and she has been praying for Mandy and I ever since. Today she got to hold my precious granddaughter. She was ill a few years ago and I was afraid ("Do not fear, fear is not from the Lord") my grandchildren would not have the privilege of Marion in their life. Today Mariah was so blessed. Marion is actually doing quite well and when I stopped by to see her not too long ago all she wanted to know about was Mariah. I left the only photos I had with me & left from our visit with her praying over my family. What a legacy she has provided for us over the years. She has held my hand, poured love and wisdom into me and been such a part of our lives I can't imagine life without her. She was my rock more times that I can ever begin to count. There has been so much love and support poured into our lives through her she words cannot begin to express it. Thank you Lord for today and Mariah getting to meet Marion. It was the perfect ending to a very rough day.