password trouble??

Several people have said that they have tried to leave a comment and could not because the password didn't work.......I had the same sort of problem before .........I think that you need to sign in first......on this front page of the blog........up in the right hand corner......click on " sign in "and then when you go to post a comment it will let you without your password.....hopefully this helps.......it is a blogger thing......I don't have control over passwords or registration , I am just going by what worked when I had the same experience! Let me know if this doesn't work and I can research it more.........
Well I am off to take Julia to school and then do some eyelash extensions at Jessica's. ( that is the latest thing that Jessica and I have learned to do )( Girly fun stuff!!!).......and then I'm getting a massage that Robert and Jessica gave me a gift certificate for my birthday!!! I am soooo looking forward to it!!!!

Spring Cleaning

This last week we went through our storage and cleaned out a lot of things .....stuff .......getting ready for a garage sale.........we made it through the garage sale on Saturday........it was a success.....we have more room in our storage area.......a little cash in our pockets... and a good feeling of relief that it is over and out!! Later on Saturday we went to a wedding for a friend at Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells........it was very nice.....the view of the mountains from there is beautiful!! Julia went to her Grandma Jeannie's and Grandpa Genes ( Doug's Parents) for the night .....they made homemade ice cream and had lots of fun! It was a very full day......being that we got up at about 4:30 Am for the garage sale and then got home from the wedding at about midnight......! Also......Julia had a little stomach bug on Wednesday night........we didn't get any sleep......she has not had much experience throwing up......Thank God.......But she had a night of it on Wednesday.........so of course she stayed home from school on Thursday.......no more throwing up but she had no appetite and was very tired.......and she had a fever of 101.........so she got lots of rest and a little Tylenol and by Friday she was doing better.......still not much of an appetite ......but fever was gone and she had more energy.........by Saturday she was ready to go! I needed to be at church by 6:45 AM this morning .........I made it in time ......and all went well.......but as soon as we got home from church it was nap time!!.........we took a long nap and I quote Julia......"that nap was refreshing!"

Grandpas Birthday......April 23,1919

My Grandpa .........Lowell Mann went to be with the Lord in Heaven about three months ago..........he was born 89 years ago today..............April 23, 1919..........we love and miss him..........

If they are having birthday parties in Heaven I'm sure they are having a real "HUM DINGER" for him!

His birth verse is .........Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life...........

............He has a great big heart......his physical heart was remarkable too........it kept going strong...about 30 years after open heart surgery and many other challenges...........and he made his living drilling water wells...........!

Havin' Fun

STILL

This coming Sunday the Choir is singing a Song called "Still" I am working on learning all the words and wow what great words to be dwelling on!!

" STILL" By Hillsong:

Hide me now Under your wings
Cover me Within Your mighty hands
When the oceans rise and thunders roar I will soar with You, above the storm
Father, You are king over the flood I will be still and know You are God
Find rest my soul, in Christ alone Know His power, in quietness and trust

Princess Retreat!

Well this weekend was Julia's turn to go on a retreat!......Friday she went to my Mom and Dans and they had a "Princess Party" with some friends ,complete with the princess dress code! She had so much fun that she wanted to stay another night!! So she stayed to "help" them get ready for lunch on Sunday that we had, to celebrate my birthday!! My Brother Robert and his wife Jessica and Son Brandon were there and My Grandma Julia and Cousin Eliu were all there at My Mom and Dans house.

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Doug and I got to go out and have some time together while Julia was on her retreat!

It was a great weekend for all!

Velvet Sea

Proverbs 12:25 An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.

That is such a great verse and of course it is my Moms Birth Verse!
She has always been such an encouraging person........always looks at the bright side of things and stays strong even through some very tough circumstances........and how you face circumstances makes a huge difference in the outcome and even in the process. My Mom has been through everything from tragic family loss to breast cancer and everything in between.....and unless you know her or have really followed the events in her life ...one would never know what she has been through just by looking at the surface.....I know that I can go to her with anything and she will love me no matter what.......she is a great lady and I am so proud to call her MOM.........When I count my blessings she gets counted more than once........................ I wrote a poem for her......I think I was in High School when I wrote it ...... I am not sure of the date........
My Mom is very special to me
She is my closest friend
No matter what problems there maybe
On her I can always depend
She always knows how I feel
At times I think she reads my mind
She loves me always, her love is real
A love like hers, you rarely find
I thank God for her when I pray
I'm glad He chose her to be my mother
I hope I can be just like her someday
She is the best.....and I love her.

My Mom is Back!

Ok so I can see why she loves her place in Kona........ we love it too!........but she was gone for 2 months and we sure did miss her! .........My Mom is back from her trip to Kona Hawaii! She has a beautiful place there but I know that she missed us also and is glad to be home.

WELCOME HOME MOM ! We LOVE YOU! WE MISSED YOU!

WELCOME HOME GRANDMA! WE LOVE YOU! WE MISSED YOU!

Flesh VS. The Spirit

Oh the thirst of the flesh to want more,the flesh is weak and attempts to quench the thirst with the next fix for its adrenaline addiction ,things that temporarily satisfy the flesh, such as shiny new possessions, mood altering substances, gossip, over indulgence, pride, selfishness, ............


....the list is long but the satisfaction is short lived,......and the dry empty fruit is bitter.......


that is the nature of the flesh......temporary........short lived............it wares out with time..........I should not be defined by my flesh.....for I am not flesh alone..the flesh is only the vessel for the true essence of my being...... my spirit....the part that will be there after the flesh is out of time........so I strive to feed my spirit.......to strengthen the eternal asset of my being .......to invest in eternal things.......things that won't rust........things that won't be stolen.........things that won't die............spiritual things......the things that God can only give us........His word is water for my spirit.......it heals ......it guides......it comforts ......it satisfies........it lasts.......forever. Father , Fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can overcome the weaknesses of the flesh.......for the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control......all of these are really what I am thirsty for.......what brings genuine satisfaction................and adrenaline is just a high priced counterfeit that the flesh cannot afford to be addicted to...........

Birthday # 41

Well, yes.... today I turn 41 years old ....or young......I have to keep in mind that the forties are the new thirties.....? or is it the sixties the new forties.......oh well......whatever it is ......it is NOT that old!!!! It seems like it when you are in your twenties, that forty is so far away........but it comes very quickly......very quickly.......life here on earth goes very fast.......but keeping my eternal perspective I try to remember that eternal life is long ......eternal.....forever......so, in that respect I am just getting started!!

I had a wonderful time at the retreat in Arrowhead.........a mountain top experience..........the theme was about receiving the power of the Holy Spirit, and having a heart on fire. The Power of Prayer and Surrender to the Spirit. How surrender or letting go, allows you to receive.....and how being devoted is the key to consistent and effective powerful living. It really inspired me to be more devoted to prayer......yes I pray daily.......yes I talk to God along the way .....and that is vital to my life......but I want to spend more planned prayer time......more devoted communication with God......... more time in quiet.......to listen to His Word........I want to have a more powerful Spirit .........yes, I need to take care of my physical self too so that I won't be too worn out to get through the rest of my journey, and I am going to try to be more dicipline in exercise and what I am eating......and a big struggle for me is getting enough sleep.......I want to try this year to be better about taking care these things.........and try to make 41 a year of letting God s power be on high voltage in my life .

Retreat at Lake Arrowhead

Today I leave for the weekend to attend a women's retreat at Lake Arrowhead! I am so looking forward to it. I have not been away from Julia for more then one night and when I have it has only been for the evening and she is the one going to Grandmas house. I know all will be fine, she and Doug will have a great Daddy/Daughter weekend. Doug is a wonderful Dad, I am very blest to have him for my husband, he takes very good care of us, and I am so thankful to be able to go and have such peace, thank you Doug, I Love you. Dougs birth verse is so fitting also ..........James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

Today is the date that would have been the due date of the pregnancy that miscarried last September......September 9th 2007..........quite a day........ heartbreaking.......All I can say is God showed up that day and held me so tight that I was in awe......even though I was experiencing such a devastating situation.... He let me know that He was there in so many Extraordinary ways that only I can understand in my Spirit......I know without one single shadow of a doubt that my baby is in Heaven and God is taking very good care of that child , and what a comfort it is to have that peace . The birth verse for September 9th is Psalm 9:9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
And now today God is giving me a retreat on this date that could possibly be a hard one for me.........Just a small sample of the kind of Extraordinary ways that God lets me know that He is there. Thank you Heavenly Father , I Love you.

Julia the Variety Show age 2 - 4

American Idol bows to Jesus

I was pleasantly surprised tonight, watching American Idol.........first there was a band that performed a song that had the main lyrics of "Jesus on the main line.....tell Him what you want....If your are sick and need healing...if you are down and out...... Tell Him what you want ......I am not sure of all the words of the song....... but it was very cool that a song like that,.......one that seemed to be encouraging prayer, was met so enthusiastically !Praise the Lord!..........And then Dolly Parton came on stage and sang a song titled ......

"Jesus and Gravity"

.......The lyrics are.........I'm to the point where it don't add up. I can't say I've come this far with my guitar on pure dumb luck. That's not to say I know it all 'cause every time I get too high up on my horse I fall. 'Cause I've got somethin' lifting me up, somethin' holdin' me down. Somethin' to give me wings and keep my feet on the ground. I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. But I'm as bad as anyone takin' all these blessin's in my life for granted one by one. When I start to thinkin' it's all me, well, somethin' comes along and knocks me right back on my knees. And I've got somethin' lifting me up, somethin' holding me down. Somethin' to give me wings and keep my feet on the ground. I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. He's my friend, He's my light. He's my wings, He is my flight. And I've got somethin' lifting me up, somethin' holding me down. Somethin' to give me wings and keep my feet on the ground. I've got all I'm gonna need. I've got Jesus, I've got Jesus. I've got somethin' lifting me up, somethin' holdin' me down. Somethin' to give me wings and keep my feet on the ground. I've got all I'll ever need, 'cause I've got Jesus and gravity. Oh, I've got somethin' lifting me up, somethin' holding me down. Somethin' to give me wings and keep my feet on the ground. I've got all I'll need, 'cause I've got Jesus and gravity. Jesus, I've got Jesus, I've got Jesus. He's my everything. He lifts me up, He gives me wings. He gives me hope and He gives me strength, and that's all I'll ever need as long as he keeps lifting me. He is my life, He's my guide. He is my wings, He is my flight. Lift me, I got Jesus, I've got Jesus and that's all I need.

It totally ROCKED!!! This world is thirsty for the truth and the light .....and I for one am glad that such a widely viewed television program like American Idol is giving Jesus the stage. They might as well give Him the stage now, because one day He will Take the stage as Lord of All ...the Bible says in Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus , Every Knee should Bow, of those who are in heaven, and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Oceanside

We spent the weekend at our Oceanside home.....Our boat, the "Island Dancer" is our second home! We have so many great friends there. We are truly blest to be able to get away and spend time in Oceanside. This weekend we had our niece Breanna with us. We spent time with our good friends Matt, Diane, Madison and Levi, bar b qued yellow tail on the boat,went to see our friend Steve Orr sing at Montery Bay , went to the pier, Julia got to fly her kite that her pal Monty gave her,and we went to the Fred Hall Fishing show in Del Mar. It was a fun weekend!

Father's Love Letter

What Is Father's Love Letter?
Father's Love Letter is a compilation of bible verses from both the Old & New Testaments that are presented in the form of a love letter from God to the world. (To read Father's Love Letter, Click Here.)

My Fountain of Youth

This is my daughter Julia's birth verse........Matthew 10:7 As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.' ......she is definitely my Sweet Little Chatty Angelic Princess! God speaks to me through her all the time....I am learning more everyday about the kingdom of heaven. Jesus said in Matthew 18:3....."Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you shall not enter the kingdom of Heaven.".......... this theme of recognizing God as our Father and His love for us, as His children, is definitely the fountain of youth that leads to eternal life!

22 Baptisms!

Wow this was such a wonderful Day!! The Easter Services at Church were so much fun! Each Service had 4 baptisms , 22 total ! What a privilege I have to be a part of such a wonderful team of worshipers! We had an orchestra on stage with us....I was standing right next to the violins and it was superb........ looking out into the congregation I could see the power of Gods Spirit moving as people were celebrating Easter! I didn't want it to end!
After church, we had lunch at our house, with family and friends.........Happy Easter!

Easter Services

Southwest Community Church located in Indian Wells, California, on the corner of Fred Waring Drive and Washington Street. The address is 77-701 Fred Waring Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210.

Easter weekend--Same message at all services--
Saturday, March 22Video Café Live at 5 PM
Sunday, March 23 Classic at 7:00, 8:15 and 9:30 AM Video Café Venue at 9:30 AM Video Café Live at 11 AM
en EspañolSábado 5 PM Domingo11 AM

Amazing Love Good Friday

Growing up in my family, I always had a lot of love around me......I was blessed to have parents who loved each other and I have been secure in knowing that they love me. I always have had a good grasp of what love is and how strong it can be. ...........but I have to say that the love that comes from having a child, is unlike anything that can be imagined.... .. I love that daughter of mine so much that I would give my life for her......but to give her life, to save the world?.........that would be unthinkable.........what kind of amazing love our Heavenly Father has for us to give his perfect Son Jesus to be crucified, so that we....the imperfect, can have forgiveness and come to His kingdom and have eternal life..........That is truly Amazing Love......and I am so glad that the story does not end on Good Friday, I am so glad that Jesus was able to overcome the grave so that death has no more sting .....I am so glad for the amazing love of God.......!!!
I had a dream a while back.......in my dream I felt drawn to go outside and look up to the sky.... and suddenly in the sky I saw a coffin ,and then a man came up out of the coffin and was very much alive.....then immediately after that ,the sky was filled with faces of people.....one of which was my Dads face!!! I was sooooooo excited to see my Dad!!......I called out for Doug to come outside and see the sky ....to see my Dad and all the others.........Wow what a dream that was.... !!
I believe in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and I believe that all who have trusted Him as their Lord and Savior will be Resurrected also.......It is Friday now....But Look out!....... Sunday is a Comin'!

Overflowing!

My heart is overflowing with the love and encouragement from so many of my friends and family joining in this! Thank you for all the emails and comments of encouragement ...God Bless all of you.

This weekend we went to the 50th birthday party for Jeff Hubbard! About 10 Years ago I was in a band called " Slim Chance" and Jeff played the electric guitar. The party was like a family reunion! We saw so many people that we hadn't seen in a long time. Jeffs,wife Kathy is such a sweet person, she did a super job on the party......way to go Kathy! And Thank you for including us in such a wonderful evening! Wow, I think back on that time that we were in the band......I have so many great memories from then, .......... I was going through some very painful stuff in my life right after my divorce ......I was not so much drawing close to the Lord as I should have,............... but in hindsight, the Lord was there every second and allowing me to be involved in this band and having these friends to be so close to at that time, was without a doubt my lifeboat. I would leave a hard day of working at the radiator shop and look so forward to going to band practice........we practiced in a garage out on the Alchin family ranch , it was such a great escape, I can remember many times I would show up there and be so down in my spirit, but I got to sing and it was such a great release for me....and I could always count on laughing a whole lot there......what a blessing that was! My face is soaking wet right now with tears of gratitude ....Thank you my Heavenly Father , for having such grace and patients with me through all of that! ............Which calls for a song...........Another song that we are going to sing at the Good Friday service this weekend......."At the Foot of the Cross" By Kathryn Scott:

At the foot of the cross
Where grace and suffering leads
You have shown me your love
Through the judgment you received
And you’ve won my heart
Yes you’ve won my heart now I can…

CHORUS 1
Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down, at the foot of the cross

VERSE 2
At the foot of the cross
Where I am made complete
You have given me love
Through the death you bore for me
And you’ve won my heart
Yes you’ve won my heart now I can…

CHORUS 2
Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down, at the foot of the cross

BRIDGE
I lay every burden down
I lay every burden down
I lay every burden down
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Splish Splash

Well, I am jumping in feet first!! I thought that this blogging thing would be great for me because I used to write a journal and I have written songs and poems and stories in the past.....but it has been way too long since I have written anything and I am missing it!
Why the title Living Water? Well, it seemed to be an obvious choice today after I received an email that directed me to a web site that gives you a Bible verse that is selected for you according to your Birth date.....Mine is ...John 4:14 NIV (but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.) ........I began to think about it and reflected on the water theme that seems to be connected with my life......My Grandpa was a water well driller, my Dad and his Dad were in the Radiator business (Which cools the water in a automobile engine) I was in the Radiator business for 12 years with my parents.......and as a cosmetologist , use a lot of water to wash hair !! ......and now I am married to an owner operator of a Water Truck company called Poe's Water Kegs! It is also part of a song that we are singing for the Good Friday Service at church next weekend

Come as you are, come and drink from the living water

That flowed from His hands, flowed from His side

Come as you are, come and bathe in the healing water

Cleansing from sin, releasing new life

Chorus:

Draw near to Him, and He’ll draw near to you

He’s been waiting for you to call on His name

So come, come as you are.
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I Just love that song! It really is appropriate ........ like a lot of things in life we want to do,
I have been wanting to start writing again and just have not made the time.....so here it is, just as I am, not after all the laundry is caught up or my desk is organized or I am in shape or have lost 5 pounds or have everything just perfect......that day never comes!! The living water that the Lord has springing up in me is ready to be poured out as He supplies .......And I am going to do my best to make this blog a fountain of thoughts , stories , good words for whoever is thirsty for a little living water.