June, June, June.....

Where do I begin? June has been a month of chaos for me. It has been a month of surprises, good and bad, busy schedules and hot summer days for sure. Lets see....at the beginning of June I got the pleasure of going to Bama Jam 2009 in Enterprise, AL and had the opportunity to see many great artists as well as hang out with many, many great friends. Then came Bonaroo for Kenny....He was gone from Wednesday to Monday to see even more GREAT artists up in Manchester, TN. Needless to say...June started out to be a very eventful, fun month for the both of us. Keagan Elyse Cornwall was born to my wonderful friend Amanda and her hubby Edward. She is beautiful, as I have already expressed. I enjoyed a MUCH NEEDED trip to Panama City Beach with some old friends of mine. We had the best time just catching up with one another. However, IT WAS HOTT!!!! My beautiful niece RAILEY BROOKE turned "2" on June 21st. She is such a blessing. She was literally unwrapping presents and passing them out to the other children. She is a give, most definitely. Then, Fathers Day. My Dad is the most amazing man I have ever had in my life. He is so supportive and loving and understanding. I am so very lucky to have him in my life. Kenny and I took Laine to Water World. Man was that an eye opener as to how grown Laine is getting. She convinced me to try the Great White at Water World. I have never really been too excited about rides or slides with about a 50 foot drop, much less ones where all you have to hold on to is a flimsy little plastic blow up float. Needless to say, this little 7 year old is fearless. She totally made fun of me for screaming....even mentioned that "maybe we should just go and do the mats because that would get the SCARED out of me." Who in the heck does she think she is talking to? JK! I love her so much. Then we come to the week of horrible news all the way around....Tuesday June 23rd I was laid off from a job that I loved after almost 4 years of diligent, loyal service. Totally mind blown for sure. Its amazing how fast, fear, worry, concern, and so many other emotions can set in. I was so devoted to this place. Its amazing how you dont realize the important things in your life until they are removed or taken away. CRAZY! Wednesday morning I wake up to a text stating that a friend has died in a house fire. 27 years old. I know God has a plan for him though. RIP Mark Meredith!! Thursday, as I was searching for a job, I encountered the rudest of rude ladies I have ever met. VERY DISCOURAGING!!!! Then today, June 26th.....two years ago today, I lost one of my best friends in this world- Perry Griffin. He was like a mentor. He was always smiling, lending an ear....or just making fun of me. I will always miss him and his spirit most of all....In closing, please pray for me and those whom I love. Pray for those around you that are lost, that know no way to go. Pray for those who are bitter or angry. Pray for everyone people. WE all need a little PRAYER. God Bless!

My Lainey Girl!!!

Some of the best people I know. I love rekindling old friendships.....

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.-Ephesians 4:2

This scripture means alot to me. Some people do not have the patience to tolerate others. Some people are so self concerned that they fail to realize how others around them are feeling. It is my goal to speak or at least smile at anyone who passes my way. You never know what kind of battle someone is facing. You never know how someone is feeling unless you ask. I challenge everyone to "Be Kind." If you see someone, who looks down or depressed...offer a kind word. A simple...."have a blessed day" can lift anyones spirit. Do not let others steal your joy. "Love comes from God."-1 John 4:7....and if HE can share His love with us...then who are we not to share it with others. SO..GET UP, GET OUT and DO SOMETHING!!!!

Keagan Elyse Cornwall

I decided that pink would be the most appropriate color to use while writing about the newest addition into my life. Her name is Keagan Elyse Cornwall. She belongs to my bestest good friend Amanda and her hubby Edward. Keagan was born on Thursday, June 11 @ 1:38pm. She weighed 8lbs 6oz and her daddy determined that she was 22 inches long (not 21 3/4 like the nurse said). She is absolutely beautiful. It is amazing to watch her. Too see her little funny facial expressions, to hear her coos, and her little pitiful cry when she is hungry. Amanda and Edward are so great with her already. They are naturals. She is a true blessing and I cant wait to have one of my own.

So, on another note...I made the door hanger for the hospital door. All of the nurses thought that it was just so cute. I really didn't think that much of it when I made it. I just wanted to please my best friend. Fortunately, other people did think alot about the hanger. I even booked a job making one for a nurse and was advised to hang one in the gift shop at the hospitals. Interesting. We will see where this will go.....

New to the game.

This is my first blog. Interesting. I never thought that I would be one to "blog." Thank you Kelli. Please be patient with me as I try and figure out exactly what all the excitement is about blogging. God Bless!