Been Very Busy

I want to apologize for not posting lately. Both my boys decided that they had to play baseball this year and if you've never done this before, like us, it's hard to imagine how busy it will keep you. Let me explain:

Tryouts - Imagine being in a small gym with over 100 screaming children all wanting to try out for baseball and only a handful at a time are trying out. The rest are left to play until it's their turn.

Practice - When things first were first decided, we were scheduled to have practice for both boys on Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 and from 5:30 to 7:00, then my youngest was given to a new coach and his practice time was changed to Monday and Friday from 7:00 to 8:30. Sometimes they had to practice on Saturday, especially my oldest son's team, and if you knew the coach, you'd understand. Having them practice so much usually wouldn't have been such a hard time but most of the practices we sat there watching while trying not to freeze to death or at least feeling like it anyway.

Games - Now comes the fun part, watching my boys play. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it, but the games were usually Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with practice thrown in whenever they could find a field open. And since Marcus's team usually had practice so late, it was easy for them, so the Monday and Friday practice was usually on. We even had a few Wednesday practices for both of them.

Concession stand duty - On top of all the other times we had to be there, each parent was supposed to help in the concession stand, which i have to do tonight. Something I'm really looking forward to (yeah right). The only good thing is Devin really wants to help, so he'll be going with me.

Now the regular season is over and we have county tournaments. Marcus's team has already lost 2 games and are out, but Devin's team has won both games and has to play again tomorrow night. But - Marcus has made the T-Ball All Stars team so we have to find out when that happens, and we're scheduled to go on vacation soon, and since we're already reserved rooms and such, we can't change them. But I'm proud of both my boys. Neither one has ever played before or even knew anything about baseball so I have to say they both have done a great job. Devin has finally gotten to where he'll hit the ball during games, and he's doing so much better fielding than he used to. Needless to say, Marcus took to it like a duck to water.

But it has been benefitial for both of them. Devin has learned that if you get hit by the ball, it may hurt for a little while, but the pain goes away, he's been hit twice in the side of the head (thank God for helmets) and the side while trying to bat, once in the thigh while running from second to third, and once in the mouth while trying to catch a pop fly after it bounced off the ground. I have to say though, he was a trooper each time. He kept playing and never let it bother him. When he got hit in the mouth, he threw it to second right after it happened and never expected practice to stop. I was so proud of him and at the same time it took everything in me to not run out there and check on him, but I didn't. He was with the guys and didn't need momma babiing him. I may not like it, but I understand it. I let the coach make sure he was okay and stayed sitting on the bleachers. Even the coach was impressed by him that day.

Anyway, I'm about to go to town in a little while. I hope you have a blessed day.

Justice For Lucky

I realize I don't usually tell stories like this one, but this story has made me so mad that I just had to share it. Let me introduce you to Lucky. I'm not sure what kind of dog he is, probably just an old mixed breed, but he was found the other day in a dumpster, in a plastic bag, with duct tape taped around his mouth and one leg partially off. The way they made it sound, his leg was still there, but just barely hanging on. If that's not bad enough, it's believed he was used to train fighting dogs. The vet that's been taking care of him was trying to get a prostetic leg for him, but it's been determined that it's not going to work out that way, his leg is in too bad of a condition for it to work. Now they are going to have to take the rest of the leg off, but other than that, he's reported to be in better shape. They believe he'll live. If you would like to read more about Lucky, just click the link provided.

How can a human being do this to an animal. I don't know if I've told you or not, but I have a dog. His name is Tigger, my husband named him that, don't ask me why. This dog has been great. Anyway, most dogs I've found have been good, loving critters, most especially if you show them love. They're great companions and protectors, to name a few. No animal, no matter what kind, deserves to be treated like this! I just don't understand letting an animal suffer for no reason. You can tell by the picture of him that he had to be in a lot of pain when he was found.

I'll get off my soapbox for now. I just had to vent for a little while. I hope you have a great day and when you pray, please say a prayer for Lucky. He needs it.

God Bless.

About my Story

Well I've finally have the finished copy ready for everyone to get. Here's a little bit about it. I know I had fun writting it and feel you'll have just as much fun reading it. Just remember, it's aimed towards children.

There once was a princess whose fondest wish was to swim in the sea, but she wasn't even allowed to go near any large body of water. Her father refused to let her until after she had turned 13, which in only a week away.

Unknown to her father, an old woman is trying to talk the princes into going against her father's wishes.

Who will she listen to? Why does her father refuse to let her go near the sea until she turns 13? Come join us and see.

If you're interested in buying a copy, the price is $4.95 and since it's going to be email, there is no shipping. you can email me and I'll send you an invoice. Just go to my contact page and write The Princess and the Sea in the subject line.

I hope you have a blessed day.

Church Burnings in Alabama

I know you've heard all about it in the news lately. We've had 10 different churches burnt here in the past few weeks and as a fellow Alabamaian and Christian, I felt I had to do something to help. I've gotten with my local news channel and asked them to send me the information to send donations to them. As soon as I have this information, I will be sure to pass it on to you. I've also added a page that will have that information. You will find it here: Church Burnings in Alabama and How to Help. If you want to send a donation to these people, I've listed 3 different ways that you can.

God Bless. I hope you have a great day.

I've mentioned this before, but here it goes again.

I've completed my first children's book, which I plan to sell on my site as soon as I can get some drawings done for it. And as I've told you before, I can't draw a straight line even with a ruler, so you know I won't be doing the drawings. I'm in the process of talking to a friend of mine about it.

It's about a girl who is turning 13 and she's faced with a difficult decision. I'll tell you more about in my next post. It will be an ebook so you can only get it online. I'll keep you informed on what's going on with it, so keep checking back.

I hope you have a blessed day. God be with you.

Would I have done differently?

I don't know if you ever watch CSI or not, but it's one of my favorite shows. Anyway, a few weeks ago they showed a young girl that had hair all over and how her mom left, letting the girl think she had died, because she couldn't handle it. It wasn't the girl she and her condition that she couldn't handle so much as the way people treated her. It caused the girl to stay inside all the time and let mom handle everything.

Now the first thing I thought when I saw that was, "How can a mother do that to her child?" (You've probably done the same thing.) But after I had thought about it for a while, I wondered, would I have done the same thing or would I have stuck by my child? It's easy to say what I would have done, considering I'm not in that position. It amazes me how I look at things right off the bat instead of thinking things through and trying to put myself in that person shoes. I try to tell myself that I'm not judgemental, but after this little episode, I wonder. I didn't like what I learned about myself that night. I found out that I do judge people and situations.

I realize that I might not be painting a good picture of myself, but I wanted to let you know about this anyway. It's made me take a hard look at myself.

I hope you have a blessed day. God be with you always.

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