My wish

I'm not one for wishing anything but I wanted to
have a song picked out for Ashley when I wrote
about her Sweet 16th and at the time I didn't
have anything in mind. Well, I was listening
to my Rascal Flatts Cd in the car and came
across the song "My Wish for You" and thought
it was perfect (except I would say, My Hope or
My Prayer instead - you get the picture) for
what I wanted to say to her. So hear it is, Ashley,
pay attention to the words!! I hope you enjoy it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_zi4OxJpY0

Believe God,

Jamie (mom to Ashley)

I Love This Song

This is a song that I love from the new Hillsong

CD. I seen this on another blog I follow and thought

you might enjoy it and the story that goes along

with it.



Have you ever been in a place where you didn't

FEEL like worshipping the Lord? I'm sure we all

have. Listen to this story and be blessed.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE33ejdgWIY


Believe God,

Jamie

Happy Sweet 16

16 years ago my life changed forever. On Friday,
November 13, 1992 I gave birth to my daughter,
Ashley Nicole and it's been a ride ever since. Before
the other kids came along Ash and I were together
all the time. She was so easy and when we wanted
to go do something we would just pick up and go.
Things became more complicated when the other
two came into the picture (don't get me wrong, I
love having Tyler and Danielle in my life, they were
just look more effort to please).

Ashley has turned into quite a young lady. She loves
the Lord and doesn't understand those who don't.
She is a great organizer ( I often find her in Dani's
room trying to put it back in order - Dani is quite
messy and doesn't see the need to see the floor she
is walking on) and I often ask her to share her gift
in different areas in the house (she gets it from her
mom - when I have the time).

Ashley loves reading but is particular in her selections.
She often starts a book and then might decide it's not
worth her time (me - I have to know how it ends). She
tends to read the last page of a book when she starts
to read it (I could never do that). She has to do a lot of
reading in her school work so I am glad she enjoys it.

Ashley loves Hawk Nelson and The Jonas Brothers. If
you don't know who they are she would be surprised
and /or disappointed with you. Her music is always
close by, never leaves the house without it.

Another thing she never leaves the house without is
her camera. She enjoys taking pictures of the people
she loves (and her dog!!).

Ashley is an important part of our family and she is
loved very much. I don't know what we would do
without her. Being the oldest we depend on her as a
babysitter for our other two children plus many other
things that she does to bless us. She is not perfect and
I don't expect her to be but she fits into our family
like a glove.

We love you Ashley and we can't wait to see what God
has for you as you live out your life. God bless you
Ashley!! Always keep Jesus first in your life and you
will live in His blessings.

Happy Birthday Sweet 16!!!

Believe God,

Jamie (proud mom of Ashley)

Election Funnies

My daughter sends me these flares
(they look like bottons) on Facebook
so I thought I would share them with
you and give you a few laughs.

Believe God,
Jamie

Vote, Vote, Vote

In less than a week we are having a very important
election in our countries history. We need to get out
there and let our voices be heard.

For me the important issues are:

• My families safety from terror
• The sanctity of life
• Smaller Government
• Less spending, lower taxes
• Less dependants on oil countries
• Integrity of our leaders

and many more but won't list them here.

I think that voting is a responsibility not a

just a right. If you don't vote you have no right

to complain about the state of our country.

You need to be informed about your choices

also. Don't just stick with your party because

you have for the last ? years.

I know a lot of people aren't happy with our

choices but they are our only choices. McCain

was not my first choice but he is the one I will

choose, especially after he chose Sara Palin as

his running mate.

If you are unsure about who to vote for and

what they stand for, here is a web site Focus

on the Family sent me -

http://www.focusvoter.com/

They even help with the collage board and

judges we don't seem to here about.

We Christians have got to take out heads out

of the sand and let our voices be heard. If we

don't speak up for the unborn, etc. who will?

Get out and vote on

Nov. 4th 2009 !!!

Believe God,

Jamie

Fall Color Tour

Well, we finally found

the cord to our camera

(Thanks Dave) so I cac

post our Fall color tour
pics.
After a quick lunch at

Applebees (one of our

favorites) we headed to

"Gene the Pumpkin Man" to get a few pumpkins. That's

Danielle among the pumpkins.

This is Dave, Tyler and

Dani picking out their

pumpkins (Ashley

was away at a youth

retreat).

Then we headed over to Lake Michigan. It was a bit

chilly but the kids loved it. Dani is such a poser, she

kept saying, "Take a picture mom".

This is at the pier

at South Haven.
We walked to the
very end. We had a
great time. I haven't
been to Lake Mi. in
a few years so we
took our time
enjoying it.















Here is Dani
yet again
loving the
camera.













Here is Tyler in
his bare feet
(Brrr). He didn't
want sand in his
shoes. I don't know
how they could
stand it. After the
pier we let them
play on the
playground equipement.






And Dave fed the Sea Gulls a few french fries from the
floor of our car. Yuck. We then traveled back home
the long way, taking lots of detours. It was really
relaxing. Oh, I can't forget that we stopped for a
snack (can you say apple pie) before we headed
home. What a great Saturday!!!


Believe God,


Jamie

Something to think on

Last week I watched a movie titled "The Great Debaters".
Maybe you have seen it. It had Denzel Washington in it and
it took place during the time of the civil rights movement.
Anyway, one of the quotes form the movie was said by
Forest Whittaker, he said (to his 14 year old son who was
attending the local Negro collage), "Son, we do what we have
to do,so we can do what we want to do." Does that speak to
anyone else like it did to me?
I will never forget that quote. It is so true. But I believe that
many people aren't doing what they have to do, they are just
doing what they want to do. How sad is that. I don't believe
that there lives will be blessed in any way by living like that.
How lazy have we gotten in a world that is out for the fun
without the work. No wonder people aren't satisfied with
their lives. Their is no fulfillment without accomplishment.
Their is no peace without doing what God wants you to do
in your life. You might think you are happy but you will not
have real joy without doing the thing you have to do (God's
thing) so we can do what we want to do (Also God's thing).
Anyway, just my 2 cents. Get out their and do want you
need to do.

Believe God,

Jamie