Have you ever seen this program? It is a delightful family overcoming everyday obstacles. The parents are both "little people" as is one of their sons. I encourage you all to watch the new episode that will air on Monday, March 23. Amy, the mother, takes the children to Biloxi, Mississippi. Together, she and the children help people that are STILL recovering from Katrina. I am so thankful that this program will cast much needed light on the plight of my friends that are still fighting daily against the horrible devastation that Katrina left behind. Life will never be the same for these people. They are forced to find a new "normal".

Anyway, I hope you will look for this program. It airs on Monday around 8:00 pm and is on TLC. Thanks! Hugs!

It's Spring!!!!

Yeah! We made it! Can you feel Spring in the air? Here in Houston the azaleas are in bloom and the weather is beautiful. I love this time of year in the South...perfect temperatures, no humidity, and all the flowers are in bloom.

And speaking of Spring, this is the day of year that my 5th grade science teacher showed us how we could balance an egg because of the "vernal equinox" or something like that. Turns out, it's an urban legend. You can balance an egg any day of the year. All it takes is a steady hand and some patience...who knew?

I'm feeling so much better today! I am in awe of the way God designed our bodies and the way they recover...it was like everyday I could feel myself getting a little healthier, a little stronger...and finally I'm a giant step towards being back to "normal". The 2 ton elephant that was sitting on my chest has finally left the building!!! Health is such a treasure.

Enjoy your health! Enjoy Spring! Hugs!

I'm Back!

Ewww! This is bad....very bad!!!! I have once again neglected my poor little blog. But I do have a good reason. The last time I made an entry, I was in Mobile. I flew back on Monday, March 9, and on Tuesday, March 10 I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with every "-itis" known to mankind! Bronchitis, sinusitis, and conjunctivitis to be exact. So I started a round of antibiotics, didn't feel better - in fact, felt worse! So I returned yesterday, convinced I had strep throat, but I may have pneumonia. They are loading me up with drugs - enough to perhaps single-handedly increase the value of pharmaceutical stocks!!! Anyway, if I don't improve, I am to report for a chest x-ray on Thursday and possibly be admitted to the hospital so I can get breathing treatments. I feel certain, however, that I will soon feel much better. I have to admit, though, the last few days (and especially nights!) have not been fun - kind of like a 2 ton elephant is sitting on my chest at all times. This is the first day that I have felt remotely close to sitting at the computer, so I know I'm improving! But I can also tell it's time to get back in bed, so I'll leave you with this interesting bit of kitchen wisdom...who knew peeling potatoes could be so easy!?!

Mobile

Isn't Mobile beautiful? I'm here right now. Yesterday our youngest daughter, Elise, called us from urgent care. She had just seen the Dr., had a chest x-ray, and was told she has pneumonia. Of course, all I wanted to do was be with her as soon as possible! Bill found a cheap flight, and I flew in last night. I leave on Monday evening, It's a quick trip, but a joy to be with Elise...even if she's sick!

Back Home

City of Biloxi

The New Ocean Springs - Biloxi Bridge

The Bridge After Katrina
Beautiful Biloxi Lighthouse

Ewww! I've really neglected my little blog! Sorry, people...let me catch you up on my recent "happenings".

First of all, one week ago I drove, all by myself (!), to Biloxi, MS. For you "Yankees", make sure you say "Bil - uhx - eee", not Bil- ox-ee. There is nothing that grates on a Southerners ears worse than saying the name of this beloved city incorrectly! Anywho, I had a wonderful trip and stayed with my friend, Charlotte Rhett. On Saturday morning, I spoke at our former church. We met at 9 am for breakfast (man, those ladies can cook!), I spoke from 9:30 - 10:30, we took a little break, and then I spoke again from 11:00 to noon. The ladies prepared a WONDERFUL salad luncheon, and then I spoke again from 1 - 2. We had such a great time together, laughing and crying and sharing our hearts! Elise was able to drive over from Mobile, and it was just plain wonderful to spend time with her! She reminds me WAY too much of myself when I was her age!

After the meeting, Elise and I headed back to her place - Mobile, Alabama is about an hour east of Biloxi. We relaxed and went out to dinner with some of her friends. On Sunday, we met up with Tony and went out for brunch. I left for home on Monday morning at 6 am. I was hoping to teach in the afternoon, but I was pretty wiped out from the long drive, so I went home and crawled in bed!

Here are a few pictures of Biloxi - past and present. It was great to return and catch up with "Sisters on the Coast"! God richly blessed our time together, and I now have the speaking bug! I will be preparing a brochure to send to churches, letting them know about me, my topics that I speak on, etc. So many people prayed for me over the weekend and God showed His faithfulness in many ways. Thanks for all of your encouragement and prayers! Hugs.