Fireproof your marriage

James and I started a Couple's Bible Study based on the movie Fireproof and the Love Dare book. It is a very enlightening Bible Study and I think it would help any marriage. In August, there will be a marriage conference here in Opelika with Kirk Cameron and Warren Banfield. We are also going to that, too. It will be a great conference and really exciting time.

Tomorrow, Missy is going to the vets to see why she is feeling so bad. I think it has to do with her ear problems. We will see what the vet says and what our next move will be.

I am heading to NY march 26-April 3 to visit my parents and friends. It will be a fun time.

"Choosing to See"

I just finished my 3rd book for 2011. "Choosing to See" is written by MaryBeth Chapman, wife to singer Steven Curtis Chapman. She writes about their life....the good times and the really ahrd times. In 2008, they had a tragic accident happen in their family. She is open and honest about her struggles and what is happening through the grieving process for all of them. It is a great book....very inspirational and real. It is a real person wrestling with what God is doing and seeing the blessings through it all....though sometimes it is hard to see them. A wonderful book to read.

I also started my Women's Bible Study tonight. The study is:"Lord Change my Attitude". Boy, this may hit home for me. Tonight was an introductory. I will keep notes in here along with the books I read.

Fuzzy Cupcakes

These were the "cupcakes" we made in a club Saturday. They are so cute! And, a great idea for gifts and to think about selling at a craft fair. They were fairly easy too.

2nd book of the year

Just finished a 2nd book for 2011....The Christmas Secrret which is Book 4 in the Christmas Shoes series. I went today to get book 5 and it was not back yet. I did get 3 other books. Hopefully next time I go back, the book is there.

On another note, I just found out last week that the Stamping Studio is closing down. What does that mean for me? First, and foremost, no more stamping retreat in September. And secondly, some wonderful people were met at the last one and I won't get to see them this year. Plus enjoying Melissa and her wonderful stamps and creativity.

Tomorrow, I head to La Grange with a friend from work for a stamp club. It is by a friend who sells Close to my Heart. It is a 3 month commitment and you have to spend $25 in those 3 months.....total not each month. It meets the 3rd Saturday of the month and we learn a new project.

Bible Study starts Tuesday. Looking forward to that as I missed the fall study because I was taking a class at Southern Union. No class this semester but maybe this summer I will.

James and I are taking a couples study that starts next Sunday. It is based on the Love Dare and Fireproof book/movie. In August, there will be a conference with Kirk Cameron and Warren Banfield right here in Opelika! Already on my calendar.

After I get back tomorrow, plan to work on the other half of the craft corner. And a scrapbook page for the swaps I am in.

Everyone have a good weekend!

Read first book for 2011

Just finished Book 1 for 2011. It is book 3 in a 5 part series by Donna Van Liere. The first book is The Christmas Shoes based on the song. I love the movie so thought I would read the books. I really liked Book 3 but I think that is because it has not been made into a movie so I had no pre-conceived ideas of what was happening. Looking forward to reading the last 2. Oh, the 3rd one is called Christmas Hope. You do have to read them in order because a couple main characters from Christmas Shoes are in the others. You really need the background. I am headed to the library to see if the last 2 have been checked in yet. If not, I am not sure what I will read. I gave my husband the book Fireproof for Christmas....I may just have to read that.

Have a wonderful day, folks!