tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81781876616817044132011-11-10T10:09:37.994-06:00Thoughts from an imperfect Jesus follower.Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.comBlogger1581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-5089944561688962212011-11-05T16:15:00.001-05:002011-11-05T16:21:05.090-05:00

Okay did this blog title make you start humming this song?  I had a school counselor who LOVED singing this with classes as she talked about moving from grade to grade and getting to know new friends and a new teacher. Yeah I admit I was always embarrassed for her. She didn't' sing very well. And I can still hear the groans coming from some of my buddies in the back of the class.  Well I won't

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My second day I woke up grabbed some juice, my Bible, and journal and headed for the patio area overlooking the canyon. it was a bit cloudy but it was still awesome to see the canyon and feel the wind. But before I could start a little friend came nervously walking up to see if I remembered to put out any "treats" for them. So I got up and went to put out some corn for them. It was then back to

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Okay I guess I need to show you what the house looked like and how it contributed to the awesomeness of staying in "silence" for the time I did. Front of the House Love this scripture that is above the front door. So I walked in and was not disappointed... Great Room So I walked in and William gave me the grand tour.  View of bedroom from great room stairs or really

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It all started Here and let me just say I was a bit worried about my car getting through all this water…now it looks okay on the car in front of me…but this is a river bed and there are dips and hollow areas…and the water gets DEEPER.. and I don’t have a 4 wheel drive ..its a Honda Accord for pity's sake! Um not exactly built for offroading. But the camp director assured me that it was going to

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Okay I have already written about my quiet retreat and it starts tomorrow afternoon. While I would like to think silence isn't "deafening" to me I am thinking I might just be proven wrong this weekend. But the whole point of this retreat is to truly live out the Psalm 46:10. In particular the "Be Still" part and to know Him.Have you ever thought about all the noise we have around us ..constantly?

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On  A Walk in the Woods I have been prepping things for my interview/information sessions for this Giftedness Center evaluation. As I have, I experience moments of absolute b l a n k n e s s.  I can't even form a thought. I think most of this can be attributed to the type of information gathering I am doing for this exercise. Do you ever have those moments when in the middle of writing

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As a added bonus and unheard of treat my church honors long time ministers on staff with a sabbatical after five years. Depending on the ministry position we hold determines the length of the sabbatical. My sabbatical earned is four weeks. What are my plans? The major focus is on spiritual and emotional health. I am going through an extensive life evaluation through the Giftedness Center

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I originally posted for Veterans Day many years ago. But I thought it was a fitting tribute today. While my Grandaddy survived his service in WWII, he had many scars from that service. I am thankful to him for the sacrifices he made to protect our country and get back home to his family and my mom :-). As a lover of the study of our nations history as well as our Christian History, I am also

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Love James Taylor! and I can totally relate to feeling homesick for North Carolina many days :-)

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This week is Passion week, the week that Jesus met His "destiny" at the Cross. Each year I like to "walk" where He walked, so to speak to see if I can imagine being with Him in those last days and hours. I have this great map in my Bible: NIV Study Bible found in the book of Mark for those that have this Bible. It shows you what Jesus would have been doing each day leading up to the Resurrection.

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I recently read something about one of the junior highs that I attended for the brief time we lived in Olathe, Kansas. It started me reminiscing. It was the seventies and it was a great time of fun, learning, and joy for me but also MOVING. We moved four times in the 70's. From the "city" of Rocky Mount, NC to the "country" in Rocky Mount, NC, Rocky Mount to Kansas, Kansas to Rocky Mount NC,

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I love books!! Today I was working on a project looked up and saw my bookshelf or excuse me ONE of my many bookshelves in my home. I began to think about where did this love of books begin? Is it just a love of books or knowledge that I can gain from them? I would lean toward the latter not the former reason. I continue to have a fascination for learning and gleaning information. But I also enjoy

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I've been a horrible blogger this winter...too much busyness and not enough time to have coherent thought to write down much. (By the way the pic is of the hugemongous windmills in western Kansas that you can see if you are driving to Colorado. They are fascinating to me. ) As I posted in my last blog I really was having a hard time slowing down and enjoying life and it got tested to the max

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In the midst of the busy-ness of my days Father God Help me to slow down To see the beauty of Your creation, The changing colors of the leaves The deep reds, bright oranges and golds The myriads of other hues that You painted them to be; To hear the sounds of life around me A child's giggle and laugh A birds song in the early morning hours A loved

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Well the fun started at 6:50 AM Sunday morning as I opened my garage door to back out and go to work. What greeted me were 2 police cars with lights flashing blocking my driveway along with crime scene yellow tape. Its very surreal looking at YOUR driveway and seeing all this going down, especially in a suburban neighborhood. Anyway, as I get out of my car I notice they are also starting to tie

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Almost every Monday our Discipleship Staff which is comprised of our boss and all of the age group ministers at my church gather to do everything from evaluating Sundays to planning, discussing books we are reading and prepping for upcoming events, etc. Many of our staff have been here for ten plus years some of us are "newbies" of six year tenure. (smile) Almost every time we meet there is

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My pictures ended up in reverse order...the first shots of downtown Edenton (where my Mom grew up) Were some of my last pics before I started my journey home. A not so great shot of downtown Edenton.. my mom and I got away for the afternoon after cleaning out my Grandmother's things from the nursing home. That was much more emotional than I anticipated it to be...so my mom suggested we come down

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Early this morning my Grandmama Harrell went home to Heaven. She is the one in between her two girls (and me in in the back) It wasn't totally unexpected as she had, had several strokes over the last three years. She hasn't really known any of us for the last 2 years. So I have mourned losing her many times over the last two years but of course she was still with us so the sting of loss wasn't

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In honor of the 9/11 anniversary.... I am re-posting my thoughts from last years post. Today I was looking at my calendar and noticed that this Friday is the anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the US. The most horrific attack on the US some say since Pearl Harbor. Do you remember where you were that day? I do, I was on the job at First Baptist Church, Norfolk VA as the Minister of

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(image found here) Today our lesson in our Lil' Sprouts (or children's church for those that don't know) was about the Good Samaritan. Now whenever we hear this lesson its easy to hear character descriptions and basically say: "Okay, I am kind to my neighbor. Or that's not me, that's the Priest and the Levite, you know a Preacher, Minister." Well, if you are a follower of Jesus then yes you are

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I haven't blogged for awhile but life has been super busy in recent weeks. Really you could describe my job in one word:S T R E S S! Every Fall we gear up to start another new year for our Bible Study or as others would call it Sunday School and all of our other ministries. During this time of year we usually are knowledgeable of a little bit of turnover but this year we had a bit more last

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I have been surfing Youtube a lot lately. Most of what I have looked at were music videos. Some of what I have been looking at is nostalgic, watching old favorite bands. But I have also been looking at videos of some favorite worship songs. Here is one of them. This is such a powerful song. Enjoy :-)

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This happened to our High School Student choir called Voice of Praise! What an awesome moment and memory for them.

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Check out some of the images from WOW aka our VBS here.

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Take a person who has never liked working in the yard and give them a home and you get a yard that is in some serious need of TLC and the owner some tutorials on how, when, why and where (smile) I have kept up with almost everything in my yard but only as needed. And although I wanted to do some things in my yard I was a bit overwhelmed. Solution: my parents to the rescue. They came in for my

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There are many pictures from our week in Guatemala that I love, but I have to say I love this one a bunch! Why? Because it shows Mr. Larry's heart and his love for these kiddoes. He didn't mind a bit that he was painting fingernails; which isn't considered to be a very manly thing to do in our world. But this was Mr. Larry's way to be Jesus to this little girl, to love on her and give her

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I am interrupting my posts about our mission trip to re-post this resource about passion week from last year. Last Friday started the walk through what we call the Passion Week. Last Friday I started pondering and reflecting on Jesus' journey to the cross. I have this really neat chart in my NIV Study Bible that is found in the book of Mark. It leads you through each day and even refers you to

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One of our fabulous translators, Eunice, the Assistant Director of the Orphanage, Norah (in the pic dressed in a blue shirt with her back to me) and myself trekked to the Market in Zacapa one day last week. Our mission to purchase a pan to make tortillas (the flat silver pan you see Norah holding) and to pay their pharmacy bill.Now before we arrived at the market Norah started talking with Eunice

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Of all the things that I experienced last week the following gesture was the sweetest and most overwhelming for me.This wonderful little cutie to the left named "G" who has SO very little to give surprised me on Wednesday with a gift.Now understand these kiddoes are orphans, they have lockers that their things are kept in but for the most part they own very little, not even the clothes on their

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I apologize for not blogging from Guatemala. We had really unreliable Wi-Fi while in the country. But I had a WONDERFUL time meeting and getting to love on 76 kiddoes last week. There are so many heartbreaking stories that these children have to tell. Our prayer is for them to grow up and achieve their dreams and also lead successful lives but more importantly to come to know Jesus as their

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In less than 5 days I will be boarding 2 planes in order to reach this location. I am one of 9 people traveling on this trip. The first and last leg of our trip we will be staying in Guatemala City and getting spoiled at this LOVELY place. Have been told its absolutely fabulous. Can't wait to soak it all in.We are specifically going to help and work with the children at an orphanage that our

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Okay my review of Green is pitifully late, but the past months were crazy busy for me. I finished reading Green a few months ago but was unable to think through to review it. So here goes the review now that my brain has had time to "recover" from busy activities.In the book Green, Ted Dekker once again masterfully continues and finishes the story of Thomas Hunter and Billy Redigar, with Thomas

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Okay Christmas is literally a few days away, I can't believe it. So of course I was thinking about Christmas memories again. Some of my memories are sad, some are hilarious, some could rival anything the Griswolds would EVER think up. But most of all there is a feeling that comes from thinking through these memories: warmth. Not necessarily the warmth of heat from a fire, but of shared hearts and

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Fires crackling in the fireplace, laughter coming from the kitchen as the family works to get the meal on the table, family conversations and reminiscing, and little children whispering and giggling. But there are also the sounds of music at Christmas that I love as well. Andy Williams, Johnny Mathis, the Carpenters, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, sing along with Mitch Miller are just some of the

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(yes I still use a paper planner...I like writing it all in) This time of year is just a bit nuts for me at work and it all starts in October.(Well actually it starts when we begin our new church year in August but this time of year is a concentrated sprint as well) It starts with the build up to our annual Fall Fun Fest; decorating the church for Christmas (which I am liaison to the decorations

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What games did you like to play as a child? Yes I lived in the days before we had Nintendo etc. So we had all those funny manual games. Like Pick up stix...it sounds and looks SO easy but HA! Was SO not!!! Do you recognize Jax?? TOTALLY addicted to it as a kid..of course when we had recess during elementary school there were groups of us (mostly girls) playing these and trying to be the one

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When I was growing up I remember Halloween as pretty innocent fun. I remember when I was in first grade the first time we had to let mom and dad go through our candy before we dove into eating it. That was the year some crazy guy was putting razor blades in the apples. And yes that was when you still got APPLES for a treat. We also went from house to house in our neighborhood without mom and dad

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Okay I haven't blogged and truly can't pull my thoughts together to make anything sound coherent...so I thought I would share a memory from my pre-teen year. You have to imagine the scene: the stairs in our house, no one else home, hair brush microphone...and this song blaring from the ABBA 8-track (yes 8 track, it WAS the 70's) I was having a blast "performing" to the walls. :-)

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In case you didn't know I sponsor two sweet little girls from India through Compassion International. I love Compassion and all that they seek to do to save the worlds children from poverty. Of course they do SO much more than that. If you don't know about them click here and go and check them out.I love getting letters from "my" girls. One of them has written me once a month since I started

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There's a nip in the air here and its making me crave all the things about Fall that I love: The fall colors all around, beautiful leaves,the sweater and sweatshirt weather, campfires, and fires in the fireplace,"my" mountain views from back home (like the pic above of Moses Cone Manor and Plantation in NC ), my favorite candles burning (making my home smell of spices I love cinnamon, cloves,

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Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl Wide-Eyed Wonder in God's Spoken World By N.D. Wilson Read this for the Nelson bloggers review and must admit I have a love-hate relationship with it. I love the challenge he gives to the reader to experience life to its fullest through observing and awareness. Some of the topics he covers in his most creative way:the problem of Evil, Heaven and Hell, does God exist,

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Do you have those times of the year that you look back on and for the life of you can't remember one day from the next? For me its this time of year. Why? With my job summers are a bit busy with special events, VBS, etc. But the Fall is packed with starting programs back up that have been on hiatus for the summer as well as a new Bible Study, aka Sunday School year. This means lots of recruiting,

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In honor of today.... I am re-posting my thoughts from last years post. Today I was looking at my calendar and noticed that this Friday is the anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the US. The most horrific attack on the US some say since Pearl Harbor. Do you remember where you were that day? I do, I was on the job at First Baptist Church, Norfolk VA as the Minister of Childhood

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-45380251111053012862009-09-05T18:21:00.001-05:002011-10-16T17:21:24.071-05:00

I love this movie. Enjoy the clip. If you haven't watched it in its entirety you should check it out. Its hilarious. :-)

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I love books, just ask those who work with me and they will attest to the 4 bookshelves pretty well packed with books. And I have given away or traded tons, but I still have gobs. I have equally as many here at home. The problem is I am pretty ADD when it comes to reading books. Unless they hook me and speak to a situation I am going through or give me information that I need for the moment it is

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Am so excited that Glee previews on September 9th. The vocalists are awesome. Is fun to remember all the highschool angst from being a choir or band geek Am just excited about the music that they will be performing.If you haven't seen the official preview of Glee go to Fox.com and check it out. You can watch the entire show online.

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This last week and weekend was busy with a capitol "B" and then capped off with Sunday which started really early as in 4 am with my running to get ready for our Kindergarten graduation that began at 8:30 and of course we had our usual morning activities. Then that afternoon we geared up for our Bible Study leaderhip training and meeting which didn't end until 9:15 pm or so. So was it a

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This question came to mind today because I had forgotten to pray about something for someone today. So I had to stop and do it at that moment because I had committed to this friend to pray. How many times do we say "I'm praying for you", just because we don't know what to say in the moment? I confess and am not proud that I am guilty of this. However, in the last few years after one of my

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Okay as you can tell from the title this is not a serious blog or follow up to the summit. I have had a tremendously busy week preparing for our Kindergarten Graduation and our Bible Study (aka Sunday School for those that aren't FBCL members) leader training this Sunday. Next week we prepare for our Bible Study promotion on the 23rd. So needless to say I still haven't been able to process from

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Oh my goodness, I don't think I can even finish this post today. Everything is still running around in my head. So much to process I can't even begin to think through it all. Today alone we learned about thinking third world and why we need to equip Africa to help themselves out of poverty instead of just giving handouts and much much more. I will say that the most powerful session for me was

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I am listening to leaders from all walks of life today that are talking about all aspects of leadership at the Willow Creek Leadership Summit. Now most people when they hear this word they think "but you are in ministry". Yes I am but I still am a leader a Shepherd of the sheep that God has entrusted to me. So I do always want to learn more about being a good leader. But I have to remember this

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better have a back up plan for that GPS that is ignorant of detours, roadblocks and road construction. there is no need to pack the entire contents of my closet or armoire for a 7 day trip, there are washing machines at my parents house and even in hotels. one doesn't need every type of hair styling product whle on vacation that is in ones cabinet to get the perfect "do" 1 of each will be

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Sunday night my dad surprised me by asking if I wanted to spend the night in the mountains Monday night and then head home on Tuesday. My late Birthday present. I of course said YES!! So Monday morning we headed out for Boone, NC. On the way we stopped to see my Uncle Jim, my dad's baby brother. I haven't seen him in forever. I was his birthday present one year, ha ha ha. Seriously I was born on

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Sorry I didn't post yesterday, was a little tired last night and couldn't even think to put 2 sentences together. But it was a fabulous day. I slept in and had a wonderful time going to high tea with my mom. And wonderful conversations. This trip has been all about conversations: conversations with God, myself, random strangers, old friends that I haven't seen in forever and last but certainly

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Today began with actually very little sleep. I think I was too keyed up from the drive so it took FOREVER for me to wind down enough to go to sleep. But after a few hours I got up and hopped in my mom and dads car and we headed off in search of a new adventure and a new lighthouse. I love state parks and especially searching for lighthouses. Their history fascinates me. And I think they are

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Well, I goofed and was supposed to start my vacation info. last night after my first day of vacation, but I left my computer in my car and it was pouring rain, so I decided I could catch up tonight. I packed up my car tuesday night and began my trek cross country to my parents in SC. Most have asked me WHY?? in the world I was driving instead of flying. And no it isn't because I am afraid to

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Okay I am child of the 70's and 80's but my musical tastes are from all over the place and different genres. I have told my mom that I think she had the FM radio up against her tummy when she was carrying me. Ha! I have always loved music and singing. Love Blues, Jazz, Classical, some Opera (depends on who is singing) etc. At home when I was growing up the music on the turntable and radio for the

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-32723614277883335292009-07-04T12:32:00.009-05:002011-10-16T17:27:30.704-05:00

Other than of course my family, I miss Williamsburg VA http://www.history.org/ and my hometown of Rocky Mount, NC specifically Battle Park and Sunset Park http://www.rockymounttravel.com/rec-parks.html today on this 4th of July. Why? Because of the education they gave me about the sacrifices made by the many men and women of our Country for me to live in freedom. Williamsburg VA of course is

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-88836472047629775302009-07-02T01:28:00.007-05:002011-10-16T17:28:06.009-05:00

Many nights I will fall asleep normally and then wake up a few hours later, wide awake. Very annoying. So what do I do when I can't sleep?I will journal or usually I grab a good book and try to let that lull me back to sleep. I wish I could say I always grab my Bible but that wouldn't be the truth. When I read the Bible it actually stimulates my brain and I start thinking and pondering, not a

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-3951288943667857672009-06-25T20:40:00.002-05:002011-10-16T17:28:37.250-05:00

I want to reccommend a book to all you mommies and daddies of little girls. God’s Little Princes Devotional Bible is a Children’s Bible story and devotional guide for little girls ages 4-7. As a preschool minister I highly recommend this book to families. It is a great tool to help start that faith journey for little girls and to grow them up understanding what it means to be God’s little

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When I say memories it doesn't mean that my dad is in Heaven he is still alive and kicking loving retirement although there are days when I think he gets terribly bored. He has always liked having something to do. (the pic to the left is of my dad and his best friend from High school and my brothers namesake Robert Skinner. My dad is the tall handsome one on the left) When my older brother

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-19133950411272603522009-06-20T19:25:00.008-05:002011-10-16T17:32:50.463-05:00

one our groups listening to Mrs. Robin tell our story some of our mommies being a bit goofy :-) no we hadn't sent them to the brig one of our groups goofing around in the bounce house looking through my loot mommy and son, piratey fun :-) scratching off our sea turtles Our treasure chest muffins before going in the oven the peg leg race Trying to : "blow the man down

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-76192564926011472992009-06-18T19:05:00.005-05:002011-10-16T17:30:13.221-05:00

You start with these essential ingredients 3 of these to boiling water Let it steep for 3mins. while tea bags are steeping fill this* half way with water Then add 1/2 cup of this and your steeped tea and stir. Then you have this..... ahhhhhh ** pitcher is 2quarts

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-21527978362809752052009-06-09T21:48:00.001-05:002011-10-16T17:30:44.075-05:00

This is such a powerful movie. If you have never seen it rent it. There is so much here to learn from.

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-9778562942811903092009-06-01T16:32:00.013-05:002011-10-16T17:31:20.824-05:00

I am sure many of you that normally read my blog are wondering why in the world are you putting this review here? Well I have started something new and am reviewing books for Thomas Nelson as part of their blogger readers program. And I actually chose this book. Crazy? Yes and no. Yes in that this is a reference book and most are not drawn to reference book and no because I believe this is

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-41772421232069295442009-05-30T14:52:00.005-05:002011-10-16T17:33:20.099-05:00

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-42900234212038381932009-05-27T21:22:00.007-05:002011-10-16T17:32:22.776-05:00

Yeah don't know why I thought of this old Dinah Shore song unless its because I am working with TONS of buttons, sequins,gems, ribbon, chipboard and other sparkly things. I am getting things ready for our first ever Pajamamamarama. This is an overnight event for our pre-k and kindergarten little girls and their mommies. While we didn't have a whopping huge turn out this time around we still will

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-34100014574656606832009-05-25T13:08:00.004-05:002011-10-16T17:33:56.684-05:00

I actually posted this last November. But thought it was fitting to post it again on this Memorial Day. My Grandaddy and many, many others sacrificed many things so that we in America and other parts of the world can live in freedom. Many gave their lives. Check out Shaun's blog to see all the stats: http://www.shaungroves.com/shlog/ So today stop and say a prayer of thanks to God for the

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Everyone's finding out what we who are from NC already knew... Dr. Beach’s Top 10 Beaches of 2009 - MSN Travel - Slide Show - 7: "Dr. Beach’s Top 10 Beaches of 2009 7. Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks, N.C.: Bulging far offshore of the mainland coast as a barrier island, Cape Hatteras was the first National Seashore. Cape Hatteras provides some of the best board surfing along the East Coast, as well

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-89279949273079119112009-05-14T19:48:00.009-05:002009-05-14T20:32:05.674-05:00

This last month I was following a trip that Compassion International Bloggers took to India. I can't tell you how overwhelmed I was by what they were sharing. It was breaking my heart. Since I work with little guys' it was very painful to see the living conditions as well as their day to day lives. We are so overwhelmingly blessed here in the states. Anyway, I started praying about what I could

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-52723197735140078042009-05-12T19:31:00.010-05:002011-10-16T17:35:07.809-05:00

I have a confession to make. I am a card carrying pen-a-holic. I think it all started in 4th grade when these amazing felt tip markers showed up in the school store. I bought one a week until I had ALL of them. And there were at least 20. Yes I admit I like all kinds of pens. Rollerballs, felt tip,ballpoint, and gel. Oh and of course in all of the colors available. The list is endless.

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I was cleaning up my car today and found some interesting things in the backseat and under the front seats. I don't have children of my own but I do work with MANY other people's kiddoes and also have friends with children. A few weeks back I had 2 of said friends children in my car. Now not until I was vaccuming did I find some interesting things. For example I found many many crumbs, a

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-36467565428216089542009-05-01T20:01:00.009-05:002011-10-16T17:36:06.177-05:00

I just realized I hadn't shared anything lately on my blog. It isn't because there hasn't been anything going on. Its been pretty busy since April 12. Lets see if I can hit the highlights: GREAT Easter with my little guys' at church! I love hearing them say how much they love Jesus. Taught a class about what kind of person do you want your child to grow up to be at our first annual Moms

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I LOVE this song! And the video background images that they added from the movie the Passion of the Christ are powerful. whew! (by the way, there are intentional periodic black screens)I think the true meaning of Easter gets lost in the busyness, easter bunnies and egg hunts.This video is a great reminder of the true meaning of Easter. It is also very humbling to watch the depictions of

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-25314800454210060232009-03-20T13:46:00.006-05:002011-10-16T17:37:09.927-05:00

http://fbclpreschool.blogspot.com/ Well its up but not complete. We still need to add some links to our CDC (mother's day out) program and MOPS, etc. But at least its ready to use. We hope that we can use this to communicate with our Preschool families more easily. Check it out. But remember still lots more to come :-)

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-79244157772723323872009-03-18T10:58:00.001-05:002011-10-16T17:37:55.052-05:00

Oh my goodness!! Wow! If you have a chance go and check out the rest of her songs on You Tube. She is amazing.thanks Becky for sending me this :-)

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This year I gave up watching not all of TV (I know myself too well) but I gave up hours of TV. I realize that many times I get hooked into a TV show or movie instead of spending time reading God's Word and studying it. Or even reading books relevant to understanding it. It is amazing how much of a "company keeper" TV is for me. I don't really watch it or even listen to it all the time. Many

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-86109698213701905542009-03-02T20:47:00.001-06:002011-10-16T17:38:49.146-05:00

Here is one of my fellow ministers oldest kiddoes singing along to jason mraz. too fun!!! :-)

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I got a message from one of my friends, Sandy Autry Blake, this morning about 4 am. She told me her mom, Faye Autry, died unexpectedly last night and they were on their way to NC to help her dad plan the funeral. I was in shock! Can't imagine what they are going through. And Faye is my parents age and was in good health. We just never know do we? As she said

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Yeah I was dumb and watched this movie all the way through and its dark outside. Granted its not as bad as watching House. Still can't get up nerve to try and see that. The book was hard enough to get through. Anyway, most are probably not bothered by the possibilities of the subject of this movie. But just too close to reality for me. So if you like suspense and a truly "oh my gosh" plot

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One of my oldest friends lives in Brisbane,Queensland, Australia. She is affectionately known as Patty Mack. Right now their country is fighting wild fires that have already claimed 171 lives. They are also facing torrential rains and flooding to the north of her. She mentioned when the flooding happens the crocs and snakes start moving into the rural areas. Not a fun thought. She said it is as

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It was a truly beeeeaaaauutiful day and it was VERY hard to stay inside. Thankfully I kept my shades on my office window drawn or I wouldn't have gotten anything done. I have been in the process of changing my office around. I have had a Noah's ark theme for my offices sense I started in full time ministry. I think it goes with the Preschool-Children's ministry territory for some reason. And

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We had a bad weather day today. So the church office did not open...so I have been getting little things done around the house while trying to stay warm. We are supposed to be HORRIBLY icy today... so far nothing. So here are the ingredients for a no work stay at home day:A. your computerB. some nice warm goodies from the oven: I made chocolate chip scones.C. other warm beverage: hot cocoa, tea:

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One of my awesome student helpers and rapper extraordinaire Thomas Starchia from my former church First Baptist Norfolk, VA who is now all grown up and majoring in music at Liberty University posted this video. Thomas is the 4th from the left on the 2nd row :-) Its of the gospel choir that he is in.http://www.facebook.com/v/515066161656Click on the link to the above and then click the arrow on

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....that just pull me in?? Tonight I am watching Signs, written by M Night Shamaylan. Oooooo... I also like his movie The Others. Now both of these along with the movie The 6th Sense truly do wig me out and I will probably have wierd nightmares but I can't NOT watch it. Dumb I know. There are PLENTY of other useful things I could be reading or doing. But no I am watching this movie that will

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Okay let me take you back to the summer of 1976. Summer before 7th grade. And skating to this great song. LOVED this entire album of my brothers :-) By the way don't ya just love Jeff Lynn's hair.. ahhhh the 70's

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First of all let me say Happy New Year! My prayer is that you will have a new year filled with joy and those wonderful unexpected blessings that the Father bestows on us. Well this is only 3 days overdue, but I HAVE been thinking about my last few years, what have I accomplished. What have I done for me, to enjoy LIFE instead of just letting work consume me all the time. And of course I had a

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I miss Colonial Williamsburg anytime of the year. I used to visit there quite a bit when I lived in Virginia. The Colonial Parkway was always a glorious sight to behold during the changing of the leaves. But Williamsburg decorated for Christmas was just a wonderful to see. I loved how they re-created the decorations as from fresh everyhing, pineapples, evergreen, pine boughs,apples, etc. It not

Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064735246026472602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178187661681704413.post-43350950782893459442008-12-21T19:11:00.001-06:002008-12-21T19:11:16.206-06:00

This song brings back memories of my Grandaddy Bunch. He loved music and loved to sing. Christmas was no exception. I remember this song being played. Just thought I would share a Christmas classic and a bit of a memory.

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There is nothing like the smell of cookies fresh out of the oven. I am making some "mini" cookies for my Preschool Leaders for Christmas. Right now my house "reeks" of chocoloate chip cookies and sugar cookies. And I am watching the movie The Others while I do it. Nothing like a little nightmareish suspense to go along with wholesome cookie goodness.

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This is a hilarious rendition of the Silent Monks "sing" the Hallelujah Chorus. I thought my church had the original take on this and did it for many years in our Christmas concert. I guess nothings original. Please note,from friends that performed this. It is very difficult to get this down. Anyway watch and enjoy :-)

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Have you ever been frustrated waiting "on" God? I know I have many times in my life. It is amazing how we in our finite state think that we can discern above and beyond God and His will and timing. When you are in the middle of wait mode it isn't very funny, but truly when I get on the other side of the waiting I always get a good laugh at myself and my impatience and arrogance. I mean who am I

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Its Christmas and naturally my thoughts turn to Jesus' birth. A habit of mine is to read the accounts of His birth from the Gospels in several translations.As I was reading the other day I was struck by the facts of Mary's and Joseph's lineages. I have read these many times but this thought never truly stood out to me before now. Joseph was a descendant of KING David. Royalty!! Now you know he

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Can't you just hear the 2 note theme from Jaws??Okay, no I have not gone to some tropical place and gone swimming with the sharks although going swimming or just looking at those tropical blue waters sounds really great to me. I am referring to the highways and byways this time of year.Today as I was running errands for work, I got onto one of the interstates to save time. Crazy mistake! I felt

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"Don't Look a Gift Horse In the Mouth" For instance I have been searching for a website that could tell me the origins of sayings that we use in everyday language. Or for instance can translate all those sayings from Jane Austen's novels: for instance "I have a hankering to see it." Not that you can't figure it out but I just want to know where in the world did the word "hankering" come from and

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Joyce Kilmer. 1886–1918119. TreesI THINK that I shall never seeA poem lovely as a tree.A tree whose hungry mouth is prestAgainst the sweet earth's flowing breast;A tree that looks at God all day,And lifts her leafy arms to pray;A tree that may in summer wearA nest of robins in her hair;Upon whose bosom snow has lain;Who intimately lives with rain.Poems are made by fools like me,But

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Lanora Ann MacDonald Holt.I loved my great grandmother. She was so fun. This is a picture from my Sophomore year in college with her. (Yes I still had big glasses) We lived across town from her when I was in middle school and highschool. So we helped take care of her and ran errands with her. She was born in 1897 so she had seen a LOT of things change in the world as she grew older. By the way

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