Remember Bryan's is the left one & Tressia/TJ is the right one.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Project 52: 05/52 Steel
NOTE: Since the Blog does not want to save everything the way I want it Bryan's pictures will be on the left & Tressia/TJ on the right for all future post. Enjoy!
Monday, February 6, 2012
God contnues to give answers
As many of you know that if you come into the Jarvis FunHouse family via friendship, work or marriage you are apart of this family. Well as you also know I love children. I would love to have 1-2 more grandchildren if it is in the plans. Maybe one of the reasons God moved the Fam to Maine is so Brylee would have a chance of a normal life & not be too spoiled. Back to the point. I consider Brad, Faith & Helen my family too. This is my McFadden Family. (Cary, Jenn & Brylee are my Fam)
I took the chance & e-mailed Brad & Faith to see if they could get together on the 28th.They asked if it was better to meet @ Fire Wheel or in Rockwall. I told them it did not matter because I have my Garmin & I could meet them where ever. (to those that don't know what a Garmin is It is my GPS also known as Karen.) We arranged to meet in Rockwall @ On the Border then ice cream @ Braskin Robbins. Let the FUN begin.
I needed to meet my friend Donna to drop off some pictures so we decided to meet @ the Lowes parking lot. I got there a little early & went inside. I ran into some friends from the Fire Dept & we talked for about 5-10 minutes. What a pleasure it was to talk with them. I do hope we get the chance again. They gave me advise about a car(s) I'm considering in the future. God's answer: Friendship is so valuable.
I meet up with Donna and as she was looking through the pictures when a call came in. She told me she needed to take it. By the tone of voice I knew it had to be someone she was concern or worried about. God's Answer: You will always be a mother & always worry about your Fam no matter how old or how far way they are.
Next I was on my way to meet my Mcfadden Family. Garmin/Karen & I made great timing. Now Garmin/Karen did take me off the President George Bush Tollway & through a scenic route for a short time. I had heard that the tollway goes all the way to I- 30 but this time I would do as Garmin/Karen asked, so I "Follow the highlighted route". It took me through an area that my parents once lived in. Lots of changes. Lots of memories came flooding back. God's Answer: Memories are good. Make as many as you can.
It was so good to see everyone. I got & took the biggest hug(s) I could from Helen.(and many more) It's been a while since I saw her & even though we hope to get together again soon I needed something to hold onto until the next time. Helen said, the Blessing for our meal. It was the sweetest one I have ever heard!! I will cherish it. We ate & talked. Did you know Unlimited does not mean unlimited? Yep..... I will let Brad explain that one. Once we were done we got into my SUV & went for ice cream. Now I wish I had my camera or at least my cell phone for a picture of Helen sitting in Brylee's car seat! It was greatness. Man!! I really wish I had gotten a picture. After we got our ice cream we sit & talked. I listened to how much they missed the family too. God's Answer: We are not the only one missing the family & it is tough on everyone. We are not the only ones that had a tough time with changes at the holidays.
I also found out that it looks like the McFadden Family will be joining us in Maine For Christmas!! We talked about maybe flying at the same time. I get Helen!!! This way we can show them how to catch the bus into Portland, etc. I also know that Cary & Brad's dad need to build up his muscles. LOL. We will see if we can coordinate this.
If everything works out Bryan & I hope to go for a visit in June to see the Fam. It may workout that Helen will fly with us so she can see her grandparents. She misses them A LOT!!! Bonus points will be seeing Uncle Cary, Aunt Jenn & Brylee. God's Answer: Reminder on why we welcome people into our life. You never know what journeys you will share.
After our ice cream I took them back to there car. I got more hugs.
I knew the direction I needed to go so off I go! Now remember that Garmin/Karen took me through the scenic route coming so I made my way to West bound I-30 & took off. Well Garmin/Karen had to re-calculating since I was not "following her highlighted route". I knew if I did not find President George Bush Tollway that I would come across 635 so I was ok. God's Answer: Trust Me! Just down the road a little came the exit for the tollway, so here I go.... I'm on the tollway over the lake & my says "re-calculating" then came " follow highlighted route." "follow highlighted route" "follow highlighted route" I looked over at my Garmin & all you could see was WATER on the map. I started laughing!!! My Garmin thought I was driving on water. I called Bryan to tell him & after he laughed he told me he might want to update my Garmin/Karen. What a wonder way to end a really bad week. Friends, family, Garmin & GOD!!!!
I took the chance & e-mailed Brad & Faith to see if they could get together on the 28th.They asked if it was better to meet @ Fire Wheel or in Rockwall. I told them it did not matter because I have my Garmin & I could meet them where ever. (to those that don't know what a Garmin is It is my GPS also known as Karen.) We arranged to meet in Rockwall @ On the Border then ice cream @ Braskin Robbins. Let the FUN begin.
I needed to meet my friend Donna to drop off some pictures so we decided to meet @ the Lowes parking lot. I got there a little early & went inside. I ran into some friends from the Fire Dept & we talked for about 5-10 minutes. What a pleasure it was to talk with them. I do hope we get the chance again. They gave me advise about a car(s) I'm considering in the future. God's answer: Friendship is so valuable.
I meet up with Donna and as she was looking through the pictures when a call came in. She told me she needed to take it. By the tone of voice I knew it had to be someone she was concern or worried about. God's Answer: You will always be a mother & always worry about your Fam no matter how old or how far way they are.
Next I was on my way to meet my Mcfadden Family. Garmin/Karen & I made great timing. Now Garmin/Karen did take me off the President George Bush Tollway & through a scenic route for a short time. I had heard that the tollway goes all the way to I- 30 but this time I would do as Garmin/Karen asked, so I "Follow the highlighted route". It took me through an area that my parents once lived in. Lots of changes. Lots of memories came flooding back. God's Answer: Memories are good. Make as many as you can.
It was so good to see everyone. I got & took the biggest hug(s) I could from Helen.(and many more) It's been a while since I saw her & even though we hope to get together again soon I needed something to hold onto until the next time. Helen said, the Blessing for our meal. It was the sweetest one I have ever heard!! I will cherish it. We ate & talked. Did you know Unlimited does not mean unlimited? Yep..... I will let Brad explain that one. Once we were done we got into my SUV & went for ice cream. Now I wish I had my camera or at least my cell phone for a picture of Helen sitting in Brylee's car seat! It was greatness. Man!! I really wish I had gotten a picture. After we got our ice cream we sit & talked. I listened to how much they missed the family too. God's Answer: We are not the only one missing the family & it is tough on everyone. We are not the only ones that had a tough time with changes at the holidays.
I also found out that it looks like the McFadden Family will be joining us in Maine For Christmas!! We talked about maybe flying at the same time. I get Helen!!! This way we can show them how to catch the bus into Portland, etc. I also know that Cary & Brad's dad need to build up his muscles. LOL. We will see if we can coordinate this.
If everything works out Bryan & I hope to go for a visit in June to see the Fam. It may workout that Helen will fly with us so she can see her grandparents. She misses them A LOT!!! Bonus points will be seeing Uncle Cary, Aunt Jenn & Brylee. God's Answer: Reminder on why we welcome people into our life. You never know what journeys you will share.
After our ice cream I took them back to there car. I got more hugs.
I knew the direction I needed to go so off I go! Now remember that Garmin/Karen took me through the scenic route coming so I made my way to West bound I-30 & took off. Well Garmin/Karen had to re-calculating since I was not "following her highlighted route". I knew if I did not find President George Bush Tollway that I would come across 635 so I was ok. God's Answer: Trust Me! Just down the road a little came the exit for the tollway, so here I go.... I'm on the tollway over the lake & my says "re-calculating" then came " follow highlighted route." "follow highlighted route" "follow highlighted route" I looked over at my Garmin & all you could see was WATER on the map. I started laughing!!! My Garmin thought I was driving on water. I called Bryan to tell him & after he laughed he told me he might want to update my Garmin/Karen. What a wonder way to end a really bad week. Friends, family, Garmin & GOD!!!!
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Pity Wedensday!
I’m not sure if it is due to the stress at work or missing my family or Bryan’s upcoming trip but, it was a really bad last 3 days at work.(Jan22nd) During this time I remember noting I needed to have Bryan look at my front left tire. I thought it looked low but again it could be just me.
Let me bring you up to speed a little. Bryan will be on the West Coast (Nevada/Arizona) for a convention. The Fam is on the Northeast coast. This means my family is spread out coast to coast & I’m in the middle! Positive Voice: This is actually a good thing I can get to either coast fast.
We are very short handed at work. We all are juggling multiple jobs.We still have people that need to take off for 1 reason or another which means a little more work on some days. While the others complain about the extra work load I try to keep positive. Positive Voice: I’m thankful I have a job.
So Wednesday I was really down. I kept having conversations in my head, working trying to be a good Team Player, & being a supportive wife & mom. Then Pity Voice: Why are MY dreams being taken away? Why is it that everyone I love is taken away from me?? What did I do to deserve this? Why don’t I just be as selfish as others around me?? They seem to get what they want all the time. Positive Voice: Because you would feel worst being like them. You know how much it would hurt God & people you care about if you were that selfish! During all this I have to hold back tear, answer the phone without the quiver in my voice & to sound like I have no cares in the world. The Positive Voice: It’s ok, there is a plan & at this time you must follow God’s plan not your own. Things are not as they seem. There is a different direction God needs you to follow. God needs you to spend more time with your parents or Ashton. God is handling your concerns just give him time.
I can usually pull myself out of the pity by thinking of my work in my yard. Think of something Brylee has done funny lately. Did you know Brylee's middle name is Poppy? LOL I thought of the trips we are planning to see the family. The quick long weekend trips with Bryan we talk about. Ideas for the house. (Something I know Bryan cringes inside every time I say, "I have an idea(s) I want to bounce off you") Then something around me would cause me to start the negative thoughts all over again. Mr. Pity just did not want to go AWAY!!!!
Fast forward to Friday.
I had a message on Thursday reminding me of my hair appointment on Friday. I completely forgot. So with a little re arranging I was able to make the appointment. I again remember my front left tire looked low & ask Bryan to look at it. After my appointment & supper I told Bryan when we got home that he should pull his car into the garage to load up for his trip. (BELIEVE me the Mini is PACKED!!) We would not have to worry about anyone breaking into his car (Not that we have a problem in our area but why take a chance. Hey Petunia belt & hat was packed in there. Very valuable to her.) LOL and a big reason is so no one would see Bryan packing up his car to go on his trip. I do not like to let others know Bryan is gone. NOTE: I do not post it on FB that Bryan is out of town. We do let a few family members know. I tell a couple of co-workers so if I don’t show up to work they know to call 9-1-1 for a welfare call. (Checking on someone) Bryan sends out a”Where is Bryan” to the Reserves letting them know he is not in town. All these are people I trust & feel safe with. This is just a precaution I take for my safety.
Saturday Morning.
Bryan & I go to I-HOP for breakfast. Then a quick stop into Wal-Mart & pick up a few things for his trip. Next thing you know Bryan is off to Bullhead Az. After a little housework I’m off on my errands. At one point I decided to stop at QT for a diet coke. (I never stop at QT for a drink.) I notice my tire again & think is it really low or is it my eye sight. Then I remember I need to check on picture we are having framed so I go the opposite direction that I had started & go check on it. Then I go to Calloways just to look around. When I came out I see the tire again. So I decided that God is telling me to have that tire check. (Mmmm each time I started off in a different direction God kept sending me back in the direction of Discount Tires.) I was around the corner from Discount Tire so I decided I would have them check it for me. That must have been the correct answer because when I went to make a left turn, the roads were clear & I went without any problems. (Note: I do not like making left turns on multiple lane roads.) They checked the pressure & it only had 20# of pressure. They told me that I would have ruined the tire if I had driven to Rockwall on it. Positive Voice: THANK YOU God for pushing me to take care of this tire. God Voice: See I’m still here. I’ve got you!!!! Insert a BIG smile & tears here. Me: Yes God, you are still here for me. THANK YOU!!!
Well as you can see God answers prayers & questions. Pity Wednesday was just a bad day. I received so many answers the whole week letting me know that God has this.
Now off to visit with friends & family & more answers from God.
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