Prayer Request

This is Brother Donnie posting on behalf od my wife. Her mother, Joy Wilcox, has been in the hospital for a couple of days. She had been sick for a while, and went to the ER on Wed. night. After some tests, etc, it has been diagnosed as Overian Cancer. The doc says it is worrisome, and that this type of cancer is dangerous because it doesn't show many symptoms until it is already advanced.
Please pray for her. She is a precious lady, with a heart just filled love for everyone. I've often heard people complain and make harsh jokes about mother-in-laws, but I always make sure they know that I have the best. I have no complaints, only love and admiration for Joy. Our hearts are broken because she is sick, but we are trusting God for a healing. He is the Almighty God! Please help us pray.
Brother Donnie, and Sister Marsha

It's Saturday again...

Okay..what has my week been like, let's see..well same ol stuff..work, home...work, home..work, home and church (Wed.)....you get the picture...I did got to Haley's School Friday and help with the Fall Festival there. Thats a big thing at her school..I actually went there when I was a little girl and we did it back then too..now I'm actually helping out...Then the girls went home with their Grammy last night and Donald had to work today..so I'm home alone...I like it sometimes..actually I like it alot for the first part of it..but it gets old fast..I wish I had my girls back now...I think I'm going to see if their ready to come home. Well thats about it for me now...maybe I''ll have more to type about next time...

Saturday...

It's Saturday and I'm a little on the board side. I mean I have a lot I can do..like clean my house, do my laundry, and much much more..but I just don't feel like doing any of that. Donald is gone to Etown right now..for our Minister's Convention..me and the girls didn't get to go because this morning when we woke up Haley had developed this rash on Thursday and then yesterday, Friday, it had became a little bigger, and when we got up this morning it had spread to several places on her face including over her eye. So I became a little nervous..so I took her to the Doctor to see what they thought it was..because we had no clue..it looks like poison ivy or oak..but it doesn't itch her..so anyways the doctor said it was some kind of rash..DUH...and they put her on a steroid...so that was our morning...now Taylor is taking a nap and Haley is bugging me about getting on the computer. BORED!! Well that is about it for now...later.

HELLO

Hey everyone....just thought I'd blog a little..and I do mean little. I'm sooooo tired. I don't know why but for the past two weeks I've been exhausted. Work has been exhausting lately. We are actually waiting for a Schwan's man to get here, but if he don't get here pretty soon..I'm going to bed. I feel like an old woman..it's only 8:30 and I want to go to bed..LOL...I will be 31 at the end of this month...I'm getting up there..LOL. Well I guess this is it for tonight...I'll try and type more later...Our minister's convention is this weekend..so maybe I'll have something to type about...type more later.

My little Rug Rats

Haley pictures

I thought these were very good pictures of Haley..She's soooo growing up on me!! She's my little sweetheart...7 years old.

My 2nd blog of the month..oh my..lol

Well not a lot going on..but I thought I'd type a little bit on here. This was a picture of my girls on Saturday...they were playing with their cat Max. Didn't he just look like he was having so much fun with my girls..LOL..he always gets held against his will.

Work was horrible on Monday but better today. Sometimes I really like my job, but there are those days when I can't stand it!! Monday was one of those days. I guess any job is like that though.

My papaw is in the hospital..please say a prayer for him if you happened to be reading this..His name is Clarence Wilcox. He had a pacemaker put in last week and now he has a lot of fluid on him. He also has pretty bad kidneys. So please pray for him and my mamaw..she's so tired from taking care of him and worrying..that can be such a strain on your body.

My husbands dad went to the hospital today also. I'm not sure on all the details with what is going on with him right now..Donald has went to the hospital..so theres another prayer request too.

Got to see Mandy last week from Idaho...She is very much with child...I love going out with her right now..because I actually feel like the skinny one now..lol...that don't happen very often. She seems like she is doing good.

Other than that..don't have much to talk about..hope everyone is doing good...bye.

My monthly blog...lol...maybe I'll do better this time

Hello all... How is everyone??? Pretty good here...Well not a lot going on here. Busy with life in general. Haley is doing good in school...she made 100% on her spelling test on Friday. I'm so proud of her. She's doing good in reading and math also. Taylor is STILL not potty trained...I know all you mothers and even those girls that arn't mothers are shaking your head but she's 2..I'm sorry to disappoint you..I still can't make her be potty trained. That is a really big pet peeve of mine...Why do other women feel like they need to judge how other women parent?!?!?!...I mean is that really something that our children are going to remember..."I didn't get potty trained until I was 3 or whatever age it is...I don' t remember when I was potty trained..okay enough about that..LOL...But Taylor does know her colors and can count to I think 11 now. So she's doing g00d in other subjects. As for me..I stay pretty busy being a mom and working full time. There are days when I really like my job, but there are other days when I hate it. Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful to have it..it helps pay the bills and buy my babies extra things..but I'd much rather be at home with them...Maybe someday, before their grown, I can stay at home with them again. Donald stays pretty busy with his job too. Church is good. Still no real growth. We have visitors from time to time..but none that stick..we've had some repeated visitors..but again none that will commit. Well thats about it for now..I think. Oh yeah..I've lost a grand TOTAL of 20 pounds!!! Can you believe that?!?!?!?! I can't!! until I look at pictures are put my clothes on I haven't worn in a long time..because they actually fit real good now..some are actually a little big on me now..YEAH!! New wardrobe if I keep losing..yeah...LOL!! Well I'll type more later..C-YA...

One blog this month...

Hey everyone...just thought I'd post atleast one blog this month. Not a lot going on really except I started a new job this month..so thats kept me pretty busy..I'm finally starting to feel better about the job. I was so scatter brained at first, but I'm starting to catch on to most parts of it now. I actually like what I'm doing ....I'm a Unit Secretary at a Nursing home..I like it much better than my prior job. But it is still just a job. I would love to see our family be able to get back into the full time ministry at some point..but this is what God has for us now...so I will be content with it. I am so bummed that I'm not at the Assembly right now though!!!!!!! I've almost wanted to cry everytime I think about it. This is the first time in so many years that I don't even know that I haven't been at the Assembly..and I guess technically I will be there..but only for one day..only two sessions because it ends Sat. afternoon. I don't like that at all...I've heard it's because of the church building that we have rented..but I"m bummed that I won't be able to attend on the Sunday this year. But atleast I'll get to see everyone briefly..and I do mean briefly!! So since we're in tenn. we are going to cruise on over Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and stay there until Monday...then it will be back to work for me on tuesday.

The girls are doing good...Haley is liking second grade..but she still keeps wishing it was still Summer vacation...she's growing up so fast..I don't even like to think about how fast my girls are growing up on me. Taylor is wanting to dress herself now...we argue about what she is going to wear..I thought that happened later in childhood not two!!! I dont' remember going through all that with Haley...she's a bit picking now, but at two!!! Taylor is so funny!!! I wish everyone that knew Haley back when she was two could know Taylor now...They are total OPPOSITE...I mean it..nothing a like..and it is so funny and very cool!! I love their little personalities..It's neat to see the differences in the two.. Okay I'm going on and on because I really have nothing else exciting happening in my life...so sorry for the bore... Well I think I've done my good deed for the month and posted..LOL...if anyone is out there give me a comment..I'm sure most people are at the Assembly right now..enjoying theirselves..must be nice..LOL...I've been praying for the Assembly...so I really hope you all are having a good time.!! God Bless!!

Today we decided to have a picnic after church..just us 4...and it was outside in our yard..but we really had a good time. Here are some pictures..
Us acting goofy...


My "Country Girls" hanging out in the back of their daddy's truck.
Haley taking a rest on the best seat in the house..haha..


It was a good day...we had a lot of fun.

I also would like to take a moment to say a little testimony. I went for a interview the other day and I got the job. I Thank the Lord for this opportunity. "ve been praying for something different for awhile now..and it looks like this could be a really good job...Thank you Lord!! Well thats it for now..We will be leaving for Camp on Wednesday...if anyone reads this please say a little prayer for Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio's Youth Camp...God Bless!! Hopefully I'll have good things to write about and a lot of pictures to share when I get back... bye.

Not much going on...

Not alot going on here today...I went to work...came home and have been hanging out with the girls. Hopefully Donald will be home pretty soon...I'd like to go walking before it gets to dark out. Donald lost another 4 pounds this week..that is a total of 14 pounds in two weeks...I think he is doing great!! I weigh tomorrow morning..I lost 6 pounds last week..but I worry what I've lost this week..I feel bigger..I guess I'll find out tomorrow. haha..

It's been a pretty boring day..and my head is wanting to hurt..so I think I'll get off here for now..Have a Happy 4th of July tomorrow!!! Be Safe...

FUN, FUN, FUN

Saturday was a fun day...we first got up and went to Haley's Softball game... She had two good games...they won both of them. Haley even took a softball in the gut...she didn't even cry...I was so proud of her...way to stop that ball, Haley!!! haha...

Then after that I spent some time with just Donald..which was very nice..we don't get a lot of just alone time..so that was nice..even though it was driving all the way to Stanton, Ky to get the muffler fixed and then finding out we were 15 minutes too late when we got there..ggggrrrrr...oh well it was still nice to be with him...

Then that night we took out girls and their cousin to the beach nearby our house to watch fireworks..it was a lot of fun and the girls really had a good time playing in the sand and water..here are some pictures from it..

Beautiful Fireworks!!

Donald and Taylor...(I think Donald was escorting Taylor away from the water..It didn't work she got soaked..and then sand caked on her...It was wonderful trying to get her clean..haha)
Snapshot of me and the "Tator"

Haley playing in the sand..also filthy from the nasty sand...Sand was all in their hair and scalp..but it was worth it, they had a blast!

Chelsea doing a somersault in the sand.

Busy Day

Well today I woke up and got my youngin's dressed and me, of course. I sent my youngest of my youngin's with my parents and me and Haley took off to her softball game. She had back to back games today...Thats hard on the kids and really hard on their parents..haha... The first game they didn't do so good...They lost 4 to 18...But let me add this was their first game of the season to lose...they had played 4 other games and won everytime. Anyways..the second game they won 5 to 4...so they did much better the second game...they just needed to get warmed up is all...They are a really good team. I had my doubts at the beginning of the season but they've pulled it together pretty good. After that I took Haley to a Friends Birthday Party and left her there..(Can you believe my baby is old enough to go to a Birthday Party all by herself, were has the time gone**sigh**) I knew the mom really well though..so I wasn't worried. Okay back to the story..after dropping her off I decided since my parents had my youngest I would call my husband up at work and see if he had time for a lunch break...good news...he did!! So we went to Applebees together and had our Weight Watcher meal...it was good but not exactly what I've been used to eating...lol...Oh well.. Came home and give Taylor a bath now I"m getting ready to get Haley in the tub...Got to get 'em cleaned good before Sunday Morning...lol...Thats about it for me...

Not alot to say...

Hey everyone...I haven't really had a lot to talk about here. I've been just devastated by the loss of Damon. It's still hard to believe. I didn't know him all that well, but it's just hard to believe that he's gone..I guess we really arn't promised tomorrow. Sometimes we take each day for granted..I've really reevaluated myself this week. I've been doing a lot of praying for Sis. Kasey also...I can't even begin to imagine the pain that she is going through..but I'm comforted in the fact that she has a Father who can bare her load and from her posts I've seen I think she is allowing him to do just that.

Anyways...like I said not a lot going on here. Please be in prayer for us...Donald is in search of another job. This one he has takes him away from Church duties and his family way to much. ..so it would be great if he could find something atleast with better hours. Right now he is working between 50 and 60 hours a week. We hardly see him. I would appreciate your prayers...

Well thats about it for now..
talk to you all later.

More Pictures...

My Beautiful Haley at the Zoo.


Us burning up at the Zoo

Daddy and his little Monkeys

Haley posing for the camera....

Taylor the Turtle...

Our Trip

This past weekend we went to Kings Island and Cincinnati Zoo. It was a lot of fun...Here are a few of the pictures..I'll try to put more on later.

This one is Donald acting goofy on the Ohio River
Taylor looking pretty...
Taylor and Daddy on the Merry-Go-Round...

Taylor , Chelsea, and Haley on the Mystery Machine at Kings Island..,,


My little Spiders at the Zoo...

Hello, anyone out there???

Okay it's been a few days since I last blogged. Not alot has been going on here. We are going this weekend to Kings Island in Ohio...so excited!! The kids and us are going to have a blast!! I love going to Kings Island..I've been going since I was Taylor's age I guess. So has Haley..This will be Taylor's first time..I'm sure she will not ride much..she seems to be more of a chicken than Haley was..Haley would ride anything you put her on..but now she is beginning to become a chicken..haha..I just can't understand it..I'm a daredevil. Now the only thing that stops me is motion sickness or a migrane. haha...I'm getting old.

Well thats about it for now..Hopefully I'll have more exciting things to talk about later.. bye.

My Softball Girl..

Just thought I'd share a picture of Haley in her Softball Uniform...She's doing really good. The other one is Donald in his uniform..Schwan's Uniform...haha...

It's Thursday....

Let's see, what's been going on this week...hmmmmm. Well on Monday, Memorial Day, we had a family cook out..that was pretty fun and the food was good. Tuesday I let the girls swim in the pool that we got put up on Memorial day. Wednesday I took Taylor to the doctor..she has a sinus infection...Not today....no real plans, I am cleaning my mom and dads house a little later...other than that..I don't know. I guess the reason I haven't really blogged..nothing new to blog about. I do want everyone to remember us in prayer...We are asking the Lord for direction in our lives about something. I just want to be found in his will. Here is a cute picture of Taylor...She was at Haley's Basketball game waiting patiently for it to start...She's my Tator Bug...lol...

What a great Movie!?!?!?!

We watched Facing the Giants last night for the first time...I know I'm a little slow!! It was a wonderful movie!! I laughed, I cried!! It really does reinforce that God can do the impossible!! We need to just prepare for it! If you haven't watched this movie I suggest you do..It is just a really good movie. I rented it but I want to go and buy it. When my faith is low this would be a great pick me up movie to watch. Anyways I just wanted to put an ad in for this movie...haha..

Thats about it for me..I went to Haley's Softball games yesterday and got sunburned. But other than that it was a pretty boring weekend so far. Church today and Holiday tomorrow.

bye for now.

Church Bulletin Board

Okay..I finally did another church bulletin board for the Sunday School Room. So here it is...


Thought I'd share it with my blogger buddies...I know it isn't that good, but I really enjoy creating them...with a little help from other websites to kinda get my imagination started..haha...

Hope all is doing good..write more later.

Hello, Hello, Hello!!!

So how is everyone??? I'm doing good. I just got my tax refund back..and it was better than we thought it was going to be..Praise the Lord!! We're so excited!! Yay!! So now we are trying to decide how best to use it...Anyways I thank the Lord for his goodness!! He always provides!!

I had a good weekend..We had a Yard Sale on Saturday and I made about $150.00 at it...Not to bad...but last year I made a lot more. But I was happy with what I made. Plus I got rid of some junk too. LOL!!! I have enough to have more Yard Sales too, so I think we are going to try again maybe at the first of the month.

Sunday we went to the park and played putt putt and let Haley bat some in the batting cages. It was a nice family day after church.

Well thats about it for now...talk to ya'll later.

Wow..I'm on a roll now!!!!

Twice in one week...that has to be a new record set for me!! I haven't done that in a long time!! So how is everyone?? I'm good here...I cleaned my mom and dad's house this morning and then decided to start getting my Yard Sale things together today..We are planning on a Yard Sale this Saturday..so pray the weather is good and we draw a big crowd that has lots of money...LOL!! No seriously, I hope we do do good, plus I really would like to get rid of some of this stuff..It's just extra baggage we carry around with us when we move. Make room for new baggage..LOL!! A lot of it is baby things...theres a few things that I can't seem to part with just yet, but I'm getting rid of several things. I kept ALL of Haley's things and was able to use most of it with Taylor but those things plus the new things I got for Taylor I've decided to sale..with the exception of about 4 things...expensive things. I'm pretty much sure I don't want anymore kids, but you just never know. So I'm keeping them for now...at least until the next yard sale. I really think I'm finished having kids though...In someways that makes me sad...because it was fun being pregnant...people made over you and you got a lot of attention, but I don't think I want to start over with a baby again...Taylor is on her way to being potty trained (I hope) So I think I'm through. Well enough about that...What do I want for supper tonight???? That is my everyday question. I think tonight I'm going with something VERY simple..since Donald will be out until late...How's Sloppy Joe sound?? Sounds good to me..lol...well I better get off here..I need to come my hair and then go get my Haley Baby from School...Only a week to go..yeah!! Talk to you later...

I need to lose weight!!!

Donald flipping back in our chair

A week later, Bro. Brian Odell, flipping back in our chair...haha...we laughed and laughed at them.

(I don't know what's wrong with our chair, but if you tip back just a little to much it throws you in the floor.)


Just a little humor there. I was looking at some of my pictures last night and I noticed that I have gained some weight...I mean I already knew because my clothes were fitting as good this summer but looking at pictures really tell the truth. I'm a little down about..I've never had to really pay attention to my weight and I've always been able to just eat anything I want to..but things have begun to change. I just turned 30 this past October.....I'm getting middle aged...how depressing. So anyways I dont really have much self control in the food area...What am I going to do?!?!?! I mean I used to go to a gym and LOVED it..but I lived close by the place and it was really easy to get to it...Now I live out in the country and have a hard time getting the time to go to a gym..I need to start walking here on the farm...that might help some. Just the thought of cutting back on chocolate makes me cringe...I love chocolate and my Ale-8 to drink...to of my biggest temptations...well and I pretty much like food in general. Maybe if I start cutting back little by little...I don't know...I need to do something soon because if I don't I'll be buying a whole new wardrobe..my husband might not like that idea..

Oh well enough rambling...Hope all is well..hope you like the pictures..Wish you all could have been there...

Bye,
Marsha

It's me again.

Hello Everyone!! Well I making my monthly post...haha...just kidding...I am really going to try to start blogging more...Myspace and just taken over my time...shame on myspace. No really, I've went down to just being oncall at my work now..so they will only call me when they need me, allowing me to be with my kids more. Since Donald took this new job at Scwhan's he is barely home anymore..I mean He is home on Sundays and every other weekend he gets a three day weekend..but we just arn't used to that. After he's there for awhile he will begin to have more time off, but until then I'm home with them. I'm very happy that it has worked out that I can be at home more with them... The money is tight, but I feel like it's worth it to be with them right now. If we start needing more money, then I will probably look for work..but the Lord sure does provide for us...I love him so much!! And I also love my Husband who is working so hard to provide for us..He's wonderful...He wants me at home too..I think that is why he works so hard!! I thought this was a good picture of my hubby..it was taken awhile back...He's too cute!! Anyways enough about him...for now...I thought I'd put a picture of him up this time..I usually put one up of the kids or something...lol...Please remember us in your prayers..we are seeking the Lord for his guidance in a area in our lives..we want to be found in his will...well thats about all for now...hope I still have someone out there that reads...oh well..if I don't it still feel good to just get my thoughts out of that little brain of mine..haha...bye.

Tax time

Yes thats right it is tax time..I know most people have probably already filed their taxes but we are chronic procrastinators. So now were feeling the crunch. I've been getting everything together so that my wonderful Husband can do it...I am hoping he will get them done tomorrow. But time will tell...

I didn't work yesterday or today..I took off for Haley's Spring Break..we went to the planetarium yesterday and to White Hall State Shrine today..that was very interesting. I think the girls enjoyed it..It was really cold here today though..It actually snowed!! We've been having 80 degree weather and then all of a sudden snow....what a shock to the system, ya know?!?!

Well thats about it for now...write more later..bye

March is almost over!!!

Hello everyone!! Okay hello Amy, if your even still there..lol!! I can't believe I haven't blogged at all this month...well I have to get atleast one blog in..so here it is...not a lot to tell though..it's just been a busy month. Donald started this new job at Schwan's. It seems to be a pretty good job but he puts in soooooo many hours that I've not seen him a lot this month...plus him not being around keeps me very busy with our two girls. So it doesn't leave me alot of down time... Thats why I've been so busy..but I thought I'd write atleast one blog this month.. But really theres not a lot to talk about so I guess I'll go...I'll try to do better...TRY!!

Hello

Hey everyone!! It's Sunday and it has snowed 4 or 5 inches so we haven't had church today...I think I'm starting to get down because it seems like we haven't had a lot of church at all this month..we've had to cancel due to bad weather a lot this month... You don't realize how big of an effect Church has on you until you can't go..I don't know how people go for several weeks without it...I mean the messages are great and I need that but I also miss the fellowship.. Hopefully it will start getting better outside so we can start having church again. Well thats all I have for now..if anyone is reading this please say a prayer for us...thanks...Love ya'll...talk to you later.

It's been a long time!!

Hey everyone!! Good here..I'm so sorry it's been so long since I posted..I'm having a hard time keeping up with everything...and sometimes I just plain old don't feel like messing with it..haha. I hope not everyone has completely stopped stopping by..but I can't blame you if you have...I'm going to try and blog more frequently..we'll see if I live up to it..lol. So not a lot going on here really. Next Saturday we're having Haley's Birthday party because her birthday is on Sunday the 11th... She will be 7...growing up way to fast on me. Anyways..I guess thats it for now..here's a few pictures from the holidays...

Locks of Love

Hello Everyone!! How is everyone??? We're all pretty good here. Let me tell you what me and my little girl, Haley did today. We went and had ALL of our hair chopped off for Locks of Love. We decided a little over a year ago to grow it out and donate it to Locks of Love. I thought this would be something neat that me and her could do together, plus it was neat to know that we would be helping out someone in need. I mean my hair aint all that great but anyone would love to have Haley's hair..it's gorgeous! So today we had had about all we could stand of the long hair so off to Great Clips we went...just a little plug for them..they were great and they cut and style your hair for free and send it off for you. So we still are a little in shock about how short our hair is but I think we are both satisfied with it..here is a few pictures of our day. Well thats it for now..talk to you all later.

It has been a tiresome day today...not much really happened but I had a three day weekend so it was a little harder to get in the swing of things today... Life seems to be slowing down some thankfully!! I"m glad about that. We just had a little weekend revival with the Risch's...It was great and Bro. Risch..preached so good!! I love those people..their wonderful!! Here's a picture of them at our church. Okay..I uploaded that picture last and it is on the top..oh well, I tried to get it in order...over look me please..haha...talk to everyone later.

I'm back!!!

Hello everyone!! I'm back..(if I've even got anymore viewers) Sorry it's been so long...This has been a very busy past couple, three weeks...I hope now things will begin to slow down some..I HOPE!!! How was everyones Christmas??? Mine was great!! I got everything I wanted and then some..and my girls really enjoyed what they got too. Well I really don't have a lot of time tonight but I hope to start posting more regular again...hope I can redeem my viewers...talk to you later.