Our God of Miracles

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Know and Tell Friday

Thanks to Kayren from Everything's Coming Up Daisies for hosting this week's Know and Tell Friday: Sports Edition. I hope Reese is feeling better and Heather gets a little break from work soon!

1. Do you live for the start of college football? professional football? Does anyone in your house? Do you know anyone who does? I can't say I "live for" the start of any sports season, but my dad, all my uncles, and my Hubby all live for pro football (Go Chiefs!!)

2. Did you go to college? If so, what was your mascot? Was/Is that your favorite team? If not, what was/is your favorite college team? I went to a small Bible college, Central Bible College in Springfield, MO. We didn't have a football team...but our basketball mascot was The Spartans. I don't really have a favorite college team, but since my bro-in-law works at MU, I guess I should say Mizzou. I come from a long line of Chiefs fans, though, so they are my favorite team (not that I actually follow them at all!)

3. Have you ever embarrassed yourself at a sporting event? Have you seen someone else embarrass themselves at a sporting event? I have not personally embarrassed myself at a sporting event, but I've seen MANY people do so. :) Just go to a pro game, and watch all the people who've had more than 3 beers!

4. What is your favorite spectator sport (the one you love to watch live)? I would say football is probably my favorite spectator sport (and favorite to watch live).

5. Do you have a sports hero? If so, what makes them special? I would have to say right now my sports hero is Michael Phelps. In addition to being an amazing athlete, and raising the bar in his sport, he epitomizes the idea of "teamwork." Plus, you can't watch him interact with his mom and not just love him!

6. What's the most memorable sporting event you have ever watched on television? watched live? World Series 1985 KC Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals...and the Royals won! (It's probably so memorable to me because my dad was glued to the set and I heard the whole series relived again and again.)

7. If you have kids or grandkids, do they play sports? My kiddos are still a little young for sports, but Little Miss has told me several times that she wants to be a "soccer teamer" when she gets big.

Pictures, as Promised

Well, it's only taken me a week to get them up, but here are some pics from my visit to Savannah, Georgia last week. We spent a morning at Tybee Island--a small, tourist-y island off the coast of Savannah...and me without my swimsuit (thankfully)!

My grandma ("G") on the pier at Tybee Island.

This Midwest girl had to at least dip my toes in the ocean!
(I don't get the chance that often.)

My grandma, my mom and me outside Paula Deen's restaurant
(Lady and Sons) where we ate lunch...YUM!!

Menu Plan Monday

This is a pretty easy week as we've had a hectic schedule lately, and we're having a birthday party today. Here's what we've got planned for our menu this week.

Monday--Birthday Party!! (Slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, veggies & dip, chips and, of course, cake and ice cream!) The pulled pork is a new recipe...if it turns out well, I'll post the recipe later this week.

Tuesday--Pot roast (in the slow cooker) with potatoes and carrots, salad, rolls

Wednesday--5-Minute Southwest Salad (thanks to Org Junkie for the recipe!)

Thursday--Leftover Buffet

Friday--Family Night Out!!

Saturday--Grilled brats w/buns, french fries, veggies with dip

Sunday--Mama's Day off...every man for himself!

For more great menu ideas, head on over to I'm an Org Junkie.

Have a great Labor Day holiday!

Small Miracles

I just returned from a 3-day trip to meet and hold my precious nephew who is fighting for his life. It was a long, exhausting, and emotional weekend. And since I am worn out, I will save you all the details. The Cliff Notes version is this...the second MRI showed no improvement from last week, so Zoe was removed from the respirator. At which point the doctors expected, and we were prepared, to lose Zoe.

But we serve a miracle-working God. He and Zoe proved them wrong, and Zoe continues to breathe on his own...more than 48 hours after he was removed from the respirator. His condition is still very critical and we take it moment by moment. (There is so much more to the story. If you'd like more info, please visit Zoe's site.)

The doctors still believe his life will be short and the "quality of life" (their words, not mine) will be minimal. I know he has already touched more lives than most people who live for decades. For now, we are thankful for every moment we have him with us, and we continue to ask God for a miracle while we have the opportunity.


Sidenote: Rather than our entire family hovering around the hospital while waiting for the MRI and its results, we decided to get out and see the sites of Savannah. (It also helped keep our mind off things.) Savannah is a beautiful city, and I'd love to go back when I have time to really enjoy the history of it all. I'll post some pics as soon as I get a chance. (But since I came home to a sick Hubby and sick kiddos, I don't know when that will be....hopefully soon!)

Quote of the Week

photo by Omerad

“Whenever you see darkness, there is extraordinary
opportunity for the light to burn brighter.”

— Bono

Know and Tell Friday

It's Friday!!! I'm excited for two reasons....1. Hubby is on vacation all next week, and 2. That means it's time for Know and Tell Friday!!!

1. Are you right- or left-handed? I'm right-handed, but have a lot of "southpaw" relatives and friends.

2. Any nicknames they have (or have had) and the story behind them? Most commonly, just "Nance," my grandma used to call me "Nanny" (but she's the only one), and in college it was "Grace" because I was a bit of a klutz...not sure why specifically college, I guess those were my "awkward" years.

3. Do you need to do laundry right now? Nope... hallelujah!

4. What CD is in your CD player/music on your iPod right now? The new Hillsong worship CD (thanks to Hubby!)...not sure the name of it, but it's awesome! It's actually in BOTH my CD-player and on my MP3 player.

5. How/when did you learn to ride a bicycle? First grade, my dad taught me...the ol' "I'll hold on to you then let go without you knowing it" trick. It worked...I loved to ride bikes. Still do, but don't currently have one.

6. What is your favorite weird food combination? I don't think I have any weird food combinations, although Hubby would say it's my popcorn/M&M (or chocolate chips if we don't have M&Ms) combination. (He doesn't really get the whole salty & sweet appeal.)

7. What is something you have that is of sentimental value? The flag that was draped on my grandpa's casket (He served in the army and the navy when he was younger) and my grandmother's wedding ring.

For more Know and Tell Friday fun, check out Kickin' It In Crazyville.