In This Life

So many people will tell you that we aren’t promised tomorrow. So why waste our time on things that don’t really matter. Life carries so many things with it. Hurt, pain, joy, happiness, sadness, fulfillment etc…. We have so much to live for but the most important thing to live for in this life is God! I am so very thankful for my relationship with God. I’m thankful that Jesus lived. That he died. And that he rose again so that I could have eternal life with him. To instill that into the lives of those we know and love should be our ultimate goal while on this earth. Letting those we know and love know how important a relationship with God really is is the only thing that is really important. We have so many goals. To have a good marriage. To raise children who love others, respect others, and love God. We want a place to call our own. A good job. To live in content without having to be concerned about financial issues. That would be an ideal world but we don’t live in a world that is ideal. We live in a world that is on a collision course. One day we are all gonna leave this world. We are gonna live in eternity in either heaven or hell. That is ultimately what we need to be concerned with in the here and now. Where are you gonna live? Me, I’m gonna live with Jesus in heaven and for him on this earth. My life, strength, hope, is in the Lord! I hope yours is. Jesus is Lord and He is Alive! He loves us and wants what is best for us!

There’s nothing like having a health scare (like I had a couple of weeks ago) to get you to put the things that are really important into perspective. So often we don’t think about what can or could happen. We don’t think about how short our time truly is on this earth. Our time truly is short and we don’t need to waste our time. Right now my mission field has been my family. Have I been the best witness to my family that I should be for God? No. Do I want to be? Yes. Am I gonna make changes in my life that will reflect that? Yes. Why? Because it’s what is done for the Lord that lasts. Nothing else matters.

I want my son to grow up to be an awesome man of God like his Dad. I want to be the best wife that I can be to my husband. I want to be the best daughter, sister, and Aunt that I can be for my family. I want to be the best friend I can be to my friends. I want them all to see that a life lived for Christ is the best life ever! I hope you want the same for your family and friends too. Otherwise where is the purpose in life? Making a difference for the Kingdom. That's my goal! I love you Lord Jesus and I thank you for every moment that I have on this earth to serve you and to show your love to others!

FYI on things with Me

Since so many people know about what has been going on with me I thought I'd do a blog to let everyone know that I'm OK.

Last Tuesday I had an episode happen that I thought could be my heart. I went to the doctor and they did an EKG and there was what I call a blip on the reading. That blip could mean many things or nothing at all so they sent me from the doctors office to the ER where eventually they kept me over night and ran blood tests plus did an echo cardiogram. They sent me home after finding nothing with my going to Cary Cardiology the next day to do a stress test which went well too. So they were able to rule out my heart but I still wasn't feeling right so I went for a follow up visit with my doctor yesterday. She said I have a sinus inner ear infection which is causing vertigo and gave me meds for it. So once the meds take effect she said the vertigo should go away. She told me what I really need to do is rest to which I responded, "you have met my son right?!"...lol.

This has been quite a week but I'm dealing and moving forward. What the devil means for my harm God turns to my good and for His glory. God is being glorified through all of this. I'm praising Him regardless of this interruption that has taken place in my life. Thank you all for your continued prayers. They are greatly appreciated!!!

Dying Eggs

The older kids had their gloves on ready to go but Timmy wasn't having anything to do with it. They all had lots of fun though.

Photo's of the Neal Family

Scot and his grandmother.

Scot and his mom and his grandmother.

Left to right: Elaine, Jeff, Dad, Scot, and Mom.

Jeff, Debbie, and Corey

Left to right: Joshton, Timmy, Popsie, Mysterie, Corey, Nan, and Brittany

Left to right: Nan, Mysterie, Grandmother, Elaine, and Brittany

Corey, Nan, Grandmother, Timmy, and Joshton

Timmy, Mysterie, Corey, Grandmother, Joshton, and Brittany

Me and Scot

Timmy Easter Morning

Timmy wasn't sure what to think of all the Easter surprises that he got this morning at his Aunt Elaine's. He is still learning about this part of Easter. He has sure enjoyed playing with his Buzz, Woody, Toy Story Camera, and Golf Clubs. He's also been enjoying watching "We're Back" that his Uncle Jeff, Aunt Debbie, and Cousin Corey got him. And that's just the big items that he received. He got lots of stuff:-).

After all the excitement is over....

Timmy sleeps.

Tornado hits Raleigh

Here are some pictures that I swiped from some friends of mine of the damage that the tornado did as it came through Raleigh today.

Gator Fun

While I went to an appointment this afternoon Timmy and his Daddy had fun with the Gator. Scottie let him put tools in the back of it and Timmy thought that was soooo cool!

Ice Cream

While Nan and Popsie were here we took Timmy for an ice cream cone at McDonald's. He loved it and wore it...lol.

And he told me he didn't need a nap

Tried to get him to go down for a nap but he told me this:

"I'm not sleepy mommy."

Popsie Swinging Timmy

Popsie helped Scot with the fence this week and when they got all done Timmy had a whole day with his Popsie and Nan getting their undivided attention. Timmy loved that!!!

The Fence Is Done!

Thursday we got the fence finished. Friday Timmy and Dexter got to run and play. While I was taking pictures of the fence Timmy and Dexter made a run my direction. If you look close at the first picture you will see our dog and Timmy running towards the gate. In photo two you will see them trapped behind the gate and fence. In the third photo Timmy is trying to get out. In the fourth one he tried to climb but realized there was no use. In the last photo you see a defeated little boy because he couldn't get to the outside of the fence. But I'm a happy mom because the dog and Timmy are safe from our 55 mph road way.

Timmy's Birthday

Timmy's birthday is coming up in May and we just ordered this for his birthday. We have already bought the toy story helmet and knee pads for him to go with it. He is going to be sooo excited.

More on fencing

While Timmy was at preschool the guys got the wood post cemented. That was the best time to do that because Timmy would've wanted to be right there helping had he been here...lol.

All ready for preschool

Got Timmy ready for preschool and he came in and told me that this was his rocket ship.

Got Timmy's Cake Design Chosen

Found the cake design we are going to get for Timmy's birthday next month today. Now tell me if this isn't the coolest cake ever?! Timmy is gonna love it!!!!!!!

Playing with playdough

Nan, Popsie and Timmy had funny playing with the playdough when we got back from shopping. I love watching him spend time with them.

The guys played hard today. This is what they did while we were on the way to go get lunch and go shopping:

Fence posts

Timmy loves learning from his Daddy. He put on his work gloves so that he could help Daddy with the fence post holes. The fence is going up to hold Timmy and Dexter in near the house so they don't get out near the street. Especially when the street we live on is a 55 mile and hour roadway.

Organizing

A room buried in clothes. I spent the day yesterday going through all Timmy's old clothes and organizing what is now storage but used to be the nursery. The picture below is the before pic: The pic below is the after pic: Woohoo! We are organized!!! It feels so good to have it all done.

Gone Too Soon

The picture above is a picture of one of my childhood friends brother, Patrick. He is gone now. He was crushed between two slabs of marble on his job a little while ago. A life that's been snuffed away. A guy in his twenties, at just the beginning of his life, is gone. In just a moment, at just a glance, or a split second things happen. Please be sure that those you love know that you love them. Take time out of your busy lives and schedules to have quality time with those you love and care about. And make sure you are living a life that is making a difference in the lives of those around you. Live your life on purpose and don't just let life happen to you. Having purpose in your life is having a life that counts. Make it count for God! Patricks life counted! He was a son, brother, and father. He lived well and he loved well! Please keep the Pendry family in your prayers as they deal with this loss. Thank you!