God Speaking.....

I love the song 'God Speaking' by Mandisa.  The words are so true that God speaks to us in so many different ways and it is our choice to then respond to what He is saying to us or telling us what we need to do.  I do not always respond.  I have the intentions but never follow through.  So with that said I am trying to figure out why every time I get in my vehicle this particular song 'Nothing Greater Than Grace' is on the radio.  Is God trying to tell me something through this song....is it just a coincidence.....no I don't think it is a coincidence. I just pray I respond the way God wants me to because there is nothing greater than God's Grace!!!!!!!!!
 
Here is the song......

What you do say to someone who feels like they've lost it all

over the edge with no one there to break their fall

and what do say to someone who feels so unloved

giving themselves away a little bit every day just to be good enough

and what do you say to a hopeless soul who can't remember their way home

and everything is out of their control

Chorus:

There is no valley, there is no darkness

there is no sorrow greater than the grace of Jesus.

There is no moment, there is no distance,

there is no heartbreak He can't take you through.

So before you think that you're too lost to save,

Remember there is nothing greater than grace.

What do you say to someone whose life is on the line

and their unsure what happens after their last breath in time

what do you say to someone whose built a wall you can't break through

its so hard for them to hear the truth

There is no valley, there is no darkness

there is no sorrow greater than the grace of Jesus.

There is no moment, there is no distance,

there is no heartbreak He can't take you through.

So before you think that you're too lost to save,

Remember there is nothing greater than grace.

So don't lose hope, don't let go

don't give up, you are not alone

There is no valley, there is no darkness

there is no sorrow greater than the grace of Jesus.

There is no moment, there is no distance,

there is no heartbreak He can't take you through.

So before you think that you're too lost to save,

so before you think that you're too lost to save,

Remember there is nothing greater than grace

 

So until next time....Have a Blessed Day!!!!!!

 



 

 



Band

Bill and I have been involved with High School Band since Trae was in the 6th grade.  He is now in his 5th year of college.  Tyler followed right behind his brother and was in band since 6th grade also.  Bill and I were involved in Band Boosters for a total of 11 years. Trae played the Snare Drum and Tyler played the Trumpet until his Junior year in High School and he was the Drum Major for 2 years. 

When Trae went to MSU he was on the Drumline for 2 years.

We bought season tickets for 2 years to MSU....it was hard because we are Ole Miss Rebels all the way but I guess that shows what we will do for our kids. 

Tyler is in the band at ICC.  He is playing his Trumpet in the band but hopefully he will be Drum Major next year.  We went to the 1st ICC game last week.

Even though we are 'Empty Nesters', we will always be there to support our 2 boys in what ever they are involved in.  The most WONDERUL difference is, I can go to a football game to watch the band and not have to worry about boosters meetings, working in the concession, taking care of the money or any of that.  I can go and sit and enjoy watching!  Not that we did not enjoy the High School Band.....we loved it or we would not have spent the time in it we did but this is so much better!!!!

Untill next time....Have A Blessed Day!

It Is Time...

The reason I started this blog a few months ago was for the reason of Bill and I being "Empty Nester".  Well that time has come..... and went.....  We got Tyler moved into his dorm at Itawamba Community College.  He moved in a few days earlier than the other students.  He is in the band and all band members moved in on the 5th of August.  Tyler had band camp from 7am until 8pm from the 6th through the 11th.  He started classes on August 12th.  He is enjoying himself and making lots of new friends.  But with Tyler......he never meets a stranger anyway!!!!!!  Here are a few photos of the moving day....

Loaded Vehicle!!!

Unpacking.....

Of course had to take a break to talk on cell phone!!!!

Trae moved back to Mississippi State University on August 17th and started his classes on the 18th.  He will be taking his Aerospace Engineering classes.  Hopefully finishing up this year and then maybe going to Grad School. 

Big Brother Trae helping...

We am very proud of both our boys and the young men they have become.  Through the years as parents, I know we have failed in lots of ways as parents to Trae and Tyler.  No one is perfect.  I think back over the years as they have grown and there is so much I would like to go back and do better as a parent.  I guess we all do.  As I have gotten older and as I have grown in my relationship and walk with God, there is so much I would love to go back and teach Trae and Tyler at an earlier age.  But I pray that with the wisdom I had at the time was enough to teach them how important it is to have a relationship with God. 

Each year on the Sunday before High School Graduation at our school, we have a special service at church to honor the Seniors. Trae graduated in 2006, and this song 'I Will Never Let You Fall' by Ray Boltz was a popular song on AFR radio station.  Here are the words:

As you step into the unknown

I know you're frightened

You feel alone

There's something you should understand

You are my child

You're in my hand

CHORUS:

And I will never let you fall

This is a promise to believe

I will never let you fall

Any further than your knees

Now I hear you praying for a child

You're so afraid they'll go wild

Don't forget my love is true

And I will carry them

Like I've carried you

And I will never let them fall

This is a promise to believe

I will never let them fall

Any further than their knees

Tyler of course graduated this year and my best friend Millie sang a song on the Sunday we Honored the Seniors at church.  The name of the song was 'Find Your Wings' by Mark Harris.  Hear are the words:

It's only for a moment

that you are mine to hold

the plans that heaven has for you

will all to soon unfold

So many different prayers I'll pray

for all that you might do

but most of all I'll want to know

your walking in the truth

and If I've never told you

I want you to know

As I watch you grow

I pray that God will

fill your heart with dreams

and that faith gives you the courage

to dare to do great things

I'm here for you

whatever this life brings

So Let my love give you roots

and help you find your wings

May passion be the wind

that moves you through your days

And may convictions keep you strong

guide you on your way

may there be many moments

that make your life so sweet

but more than memories

It's not living

if you don't reach for the sky

I'll have tears as you take off

But I'll cheer as you fly

I will give you roots

And I will help you find your wings

Our boys are pretty much on their own making choices and decisions everyday.  Our prayer is that Trae and Tyler will continue to grow in their faith  and always seek God for guidance in everything they do and  maybe
somewhere along the way a seed was planted.

Trae and Tyler, WE love you very much!!!!!

Proverbs 22:6   Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

Until next time.....Have a Blessed Day.....