Lucas, My Youngest Grandson

Lucas is a very interesting and special little boy. He came over the other day running in my back door, that is usually the entrance he makes, running. He ran to me and said I'm here. I said, I am so happy you came to see me. He answers, I know. He always comes in happy. He may have been being a pill on the ride over here, but he always comes in with a smile on his face and I get my quick hug. He doesn't sit still long enough for a long hug or extensive cuddling. I do think his mom gets those quiet times at night before bed when he is really really tired. He is so different than Josie and Hayden. They are so sweet and always want to please you. Hayden is so obedient and if you ever have to speak to him about him doing something wrong, usually arguing with his sister or cousins, he will get upset and sometimes hide and cry. Josie is a lot like that too. She isn't quite as sensitive as Hayden, but he is a perfectionist and she's not. Lucas is that child that always has the funny comeback and he could care less if you raise your voice at him when he is misbehaving. Most of the time he has an excellent excuse for his bad behavior or he just plain denies it. The other day when they were here Josie was chasing him out of my bedroom swinging her fist and running after Lucas as fast as she could. Lucas was screaming as he ran by. Josie's mom grabbed her and she said Lucas pinched her. I called him over and put him in my lap. I asked him did he pinch Josie. He said, NO, she hit me. I asked him again, but didn't you pinch Josie first and that is why she's trying to hit you. He again said, NO, I didn't do any something to her. You just got to laugh when he comes up with comments like that. He never admitted any something and believe me he never said he was sorry. He could go to his room and never be seen again before he would admit any wrong doing. Sounds like some grown men I have known. His mama has a long road ahead of her because he is only 3. Another thing he loves to do is take off his shirt and show you his muscles and he has some pretty big muscles for a 3 year old. He loves to dance and do tricks. He is just entertaining. But when he get tired he wants his cup of milk and to lay down on my bed and turn on the t.v. He will go fast asleep without any problems. I guess he just goes and goes and he is just worn out at the end of the day. Lucas will always have lots of friends. He is definitely a people person. He will be talented and athletic. Right now he loves the guitar and the drums and since his dad is a musician I can see him playing his guitar and singing lead in a band. He will charm his audiences with his talent and with his smile which is already beautiful. I hope I live long enough to see him on that stage, or field, or courtroom. He is going to be something special of that I am sure.

A Beautiful Day?

It is dreary and raining outside. It is 87 degrees and humid, but it is indeed a beautiful day. I woke up a little later than usual this morning and got up and made coffee. I opened the blinds and realized it was Saturday and Bill has the whole day off. We can't even come up with what we want to do today. We know we should clean out the utility room or organize the garage. We should put up the files in our bedroom and find a spot for them in the back closet, which in turn would means we would have to clean the back closet. The list of what we need to do around here is long, but this is the first day Bill hasn't had to work or go to the Dr. so maybe we will let the list get a little longer and have some fun today. I need to pray first thing and give thanks and then get ready for whatever this day holds for us. Its rainy and dreary, but it is our day together. We plan on doing nothing together or something fun. I don't really care the key word is together. God created this day and we intend to make good of it.

God Are You There?

I am going to admit that I have been pouring it on when it comes to my praying lately. I know when I go on my knees God is probably thinking here she goes again....what in the world is wrong now. I have felt so overwhelmed lately with Bill having so many health issues. Also the Mema thing...trying to see she has someone with her 24-7. Making sure that not only we have food in the house, but that she has food in her house. We have had family members lose jobs, struggling to make ends meet. Problems within our church family. Me having to have a tooth pulled and facing the expense of a bridge. Children with serious health problems and loss of people in our community to violence and suicide. What is going on God? Here I am again, do you hear me? I feel like God is far away sometimes. I feel like I am so unimportant in the big picture of things. You know God is really busy with our country and other things like, floods, earthquake victims, starving people and the poor and homeless. I know Lord that you are as worried as I am at the state of our country, we need your guidance. I pray that you Lord would help me be stronger, smarter, and more patient. I pray for that every day. It has been so hot and nobody seems to feel worth a darn. We need some rain God. We need you to pick up the yoke, because we are just worn down. I pray that you will help me to surrender the things I can't fix. Maybe that's what you are waiting for. God I surrender all of my problems to you and I surrender everything to you. I know that I am your child and that you know me by name. I know you hear me and my prayers and you answer me everyday. The mornings are a little cooler. Bill felt good enough to make coffee this morning and we sat on the porch. Our squirrel who is just a little to friendly was on our screen waiting for a treat. He heard me this morning when I asked for him to protect Bill on his trip to Gainesville and he came home safe and sound. I had a call from a good friend who asked me to lunch and we laughed about kids and old times. We confirmed a date to go see the leaves in North Carolina with my sister and her husband. The Lord knew we needed to see the beauty of his world and feel the coolness of fall. He knew we needed some time to gather strength to face the next problem and the next. God I ask you to keep us calm in the storms, not that there won't be storms. God I know there will always be problems so help me release them to you. I am weak and you are strong. I love you Lord and I know you love me.