A Prayer For Us All

The Alien Song

Feeling goofy today so enjoy!

Podiobooks.com - Free Books!

This is a really great site for free books - this works a little differently than just downloading a book. For those of you who listen to Podcasts on iTunes, this is sorta like that - you subscribe to the book and each day you can get a new (or more) chapter of a book. This, I'm guessing is why the books are free - podcasts are free. If you don't want to just listen to a chapter a day - then just subscribe to the book, get your chapter a day, and then once all the chapters are downloaded to iTunes, put the whole book on your iPod and there you go! Check it out, and enjoy!

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Teddy, Football Star

My nephew played his last game of the season last week. He did a great job! He did not get to start with the team this year, but I can't wait to watch him next year after he's gotten to practice with everyone!

Storm

This picture does not do justice to what the sky looked like from my office last night. We were under a tornado warning and I was a little nervous about leaving work since I live so far but it was already 7:00p so I prayed a quick prayer for safety and headed out. When I got home (safely), it was windy and chilly - now, those of you who know me well know that on June 1st of every year I start praying for windy and chilly and ask God to just warp me into October. So, I was ecstatic last night and decided to walk Sadie around the neighborhood. My niece, Terah, joined me which was great so I could catch up on what's going on with her! Loved it! Fall is coming!

The Printer Divas

Last night my one of my co-workers tried to print something and it jammed. It was quite an ordeal after that. We were all trying to figure out where the paper jam was and we were all offering to hit the printer with a sledge hammer or throw it out the window! One of my co-workers, Ashley, wrote a cute little story about it and took a picture with her phone. I am posting it because it is hilarious! Enjoy! "We've all experienced it. You push "Enter" and run for the printer to stroke it gently as it calibrates and prepares to print your labels. You've made it through a tough day and had to stay an extra hour just to have the printer all to yourself. While the other MKCSO folks are at the local watering hole drinking their day away, you are staring with fingers crossed at a very heavy piece of machinery who holds your every happiness in its manual tray. Suddenly, a beep. NOOOOOOOO! You've heard it before...surely it can't be that big of a deal. As you open and close every single door and latch on the contraption, another co-worker comes to offer her sage advice: "Just kick it!" As unhelpful as that is, you agree. The first kick gets you no where so you scream and begin to re-open and re-close every single door and latch on the dang thing. Another co-worker hears the commotion and offers more advice: "Throw it out the darn window!" Again, not so helpful. The fourth co-worker (and by far the best looking) calls the "Help" Desk - please notice placement of quotation marks. So there you are kicking, screaming, opening, closing.....when suddenly there's a shriek (from the pretty one): "THERE!" The paper jam has been discovered!! HUZZAH!!! With a bit more elbow grease from the youngest of the Printer Divas, the jam is removed and the labels resume printing! Hallelujah!

I Get No Respect

How rude!

Lock, Stock & Barrel

It's official! Jonah Seago Finkelstein's adoption is now final! He is ours, irrevocably! As far as we've been concerned, he has been ours all along since his birth - but now the Courts agree with us that he's ours and no one can take him away! He, of course, was oblivious to the proceedings. See, as far as he's been concerned...he's been ours all along.

Discover Houston Haunted Tour!

I want to make a disclaimer there that I do not believe in ghosts. I do not pretend to understand everything about spirits but I believe when we die we go to Heaven or Hell - we do not linger on earth. My bible says "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." That's my story and I'm sticking to it! So anything that is going on in a couple of these pictures, I don't necessarily have an explanation for so I'd like to hear your comments!

Darcy Anne Ramos, September 27 - October 11, 2008

Baby Darcy went to the lap of Jesus at 2:13 am this morning. We are all devastated, but not taken by surprise. We knew she would not get to stay long but, she DID defy every prediction by every doctor. We are all blessed to have known her at all. The lives she has changed are many, and her legacy will live on long after she is gone. Darcy is free and she is no longer in pain. She is whole and perfect. And, while we miss her here, we know we will see her again. I love you, Darcy. You are free, and I will see you soon! Please pray for the Ramos family as they plan Darcy's Homegoing Celebration. You can also continue to read Mom Tracy's journal online here. You may also leave notes of sympathy and encourage ment there.

Habitat for Humanity

Recently, some co-workers and I participated in Habitat for Humanity. It was a wonderful day, but the temp got to over 100 degrees and it seemed to suck the breath right out of you! But still I had a great time!

The Brand New ETBC Alumni T-Shirt

I have been whining for years at East Texas Baptist University Homecomings that I did not attend the University, but the College, and WHY couldn't someone create an Alumni Shirt for those who attended ETBC and not ETBU. Well, who says whining doesn't pay - here it is: The brand new ETBC Alumni Shirt! Isn't this awesome!? If you'd like to order one, just let me know! Wooohooooo!

Taylor, Future Football Player

(Thankfully, he won't have to worry about his fly being open in his football pants!)

Brandy's Bridal Shower!

Brandy is already so much a part of our family that it seems strange that she and John are not already married....but they're not! They will marry Januray 3rd. So we had a bridal shower for Brandy yesterday and a good time was had by all!

Meeting Darcy

Hey everyone, I finally got to meet sweet Darcy. She is the tiniest thing I've ever seen, only 4 pounds! She is so gorgeous. They said she had a very rough day yesterday, but was doing better today. Every day is a gift. Today she was pink and perfect! All I know is she is just beautiful and precious!

Darcy Anne Ramos

Hi everyone, thought you might like to see a picture of the little precious baby we're all praying for. This photo of Darcy Anne was taken by Shona Cole, a member of our church and wonderful photographer! Isn't Darcy Anne beautiful!? Please everyone, pray for her health and for the whole family as they share their lives with this beautiful baby. As hard as it is, pray for the will of God to be done and for Him to receive all the glory.

If you'd like to see more photos taken by Shona, you can visit her web site at Shona Cole Studio or Shona Cole Expressions