A-Available or Single? Married for 6 years
B-Best Friend? Joel
C-Cake or Pie? Red Velvet Cake
D-Drink of Choice? Water
E-Essential Item? My purse, which is full of all the other essential items
F-Favorite Color? Red
G-Gummie Bears or Worms? Worms, my favorite candy
H-Hometown? Wichita Falls, TX
I-Indulgence? Manicure and Pedicure
J-January or February? February--it's the month for celebrating those you Love
K-Kids? 2 Beautiful daughters, Alyssa and Alivia
L-Life is incomplete without? Jesus and Joel
M-Marriage Date? March 10, 2001
N-Number of Siblings? 2 wonderful sisters
O-Oranges or Apples? Apples, especially candied from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
P-Phobias & Fears? Hieghts
Q-Favorite Quote? For such a time as this...Mordecai
R- Reasons to smile. My Children
S-Season(ing)? Autumn, Lawry's Seasoning Salt
T-Tag Three..... Is there Anyone left?
U-Unknown Fact About Me? I hate misplaced cards in the card isle.
V-Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animals? Oppressor of animals
W-Worst Habit? Snacking, snacking, snacking
X-Xray or Ultrasound? 5 ultrasounds-my babies first pictures
Y-Your Favorite Foods? Mexican
Z-Zodiac? I used to know
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Friday, May 25, 2007
A Great Example
This past Tuesday we attended the Memorial Service for Momma Blanche. It was such a beautiful event. She would have been so pleased with such a sweet service. On the way home we stopped at Harris Ranch to have lunch. While there we did a little shopping in the gift store. When I walked into the shop I saw this quote and immediately it made me think of Momma Blanche and Papa. Family..all because two people fell in love. I had just been with a wonderful family who values relationship very much and all because these two wonderful people fell in love years ago.
The most memorable moment I have of Momma Blanche and Papa dates back 5 or 6 years ago. They were visiting the family in Escondido. We were all at the Jones' home talking in the living room. Momma Blanche and Papa were sitting at the dinning room table. I was nearest them and I don't think any one else heard their conversation. Papa had fallen during the previous night, so Momma Blanche asked how he was doing. He replied "Blanche I'm afraid." She took his hand and said "It's alright Voar, I'm right here and everything is going to be alright." The love that I saw they had for one another was so beautiful. From then on I have always prayed for that same kind of love for my spouse and my family. Just recently I told this remembrance and everyone at the table (those who had known the Shoemakes longer than I) agreed that they too had witnessed the love the Shoemakes shared for each other. Thank you Momma Blanche and Papa for showing the world what true love is all about. You have set a great example for us to follow.
I apologize for my lack of posts as of late. Things are settling down now and my sweet mother has just arrived so I promise to blog of all our fun. You are all in our prayers God bless and good night.
The most memorable moment I have of Momma Blanche and Papa dates back 5 or 6 years ago. They were visiting the family in Escondido. We were all at the Jones' home talking in the living room. Momma Blanche and Papa were sitting at the dinning room table. I was nearest them and I don't think any one else heard their conversation. Papa had fallen during the previous night, so Momma Blanche asked how he was doing. He replied "Blanche I'm afraid." She took his hand and said "It's alright Voar, I'm right here and everything is going to be alright." The love that I saw they had for one another was so beautiful. From then on I have always prayed for that same kind of love for my spouse and my family. Just recently I told this remembrance and everyone at the table (those who had known the Shoemakes longer than I) agreed that they too had witnessed the love the Shoemakes shared for each other. Thank you Momma Blanche and Papa for showing the world what true love is all about. You have set a great example for us to follow.
I apologize for my lack of posts as of late. Things are settling down now and my sweet mother has just arrived so I promise to blog of all our fun. You are all in our prayers God bless and good night.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Saying Our Goodbyes
Hello, blogger ville. I apologize that I haven't posted in a while. Things have been hectic for the Bean family as of late. We got home yesterday after spending several days in San Jose with Momma Blanche. It was a bittersweet time for all us. Most of the family came to say their goodbye's to a wonderful lady. Although, it was nice to see everyone the circumstances left us all a little solemn in spirit. Today Hospice reported Momma Blanche has gone into a coma and will not live many more days.
I have not ever watched a person in the dying process before. I have been melancholy for days now. I know she is going to a better place, but as someone else in the Shomake family said it just isn't going to ever be the same again. There is one moment however I would like to share with you. It will for ever be etched in my minds eye. Last Thursday after we arrive at the house and we were told that Momma Blanche was awake we all (all of Nita's children and all the Shoemake siblings) went into her room. Joel sat nearest to her and held her hand and I right behind him. When she looked and realised who Joel was she pulled him close with what little strength she had and began to cry. The tears began to flow for the rest of us as well. After a little while Mom ask Joel to sing to Momma Blanche. And with that beautiful voice he began to sing about heaven. It wasn't much longer and the whole family was singing songs like Amazing Grace and O How I Love Jesus. It was such a beautiful and sad moment all at the same time. As I said earlier I've never watched the dying process before but I know that this is how we are supposed to die. I want my last days to be surrounded by my family and my God.
Enough of the sad. Anybody know a good joke. I will keep all of you updated as I hear the news. Thank you on behalf of the Shoemake/Hodges family for all of your prayers.
I have not ever watched a person in the dying process before. I have been melancholy for days now. I know she is going to a better place, but as someone else in the Shomake family said it just isn't going to ever be the same again. There is one moment however I would like to share with you. It will for ever be etched in my minds eye. Last Thursday after we arrive at the house and we were told that Momma Blanche was awake we all (all of Nita's children and all the Shoemake siblings) went into her room. Joel sat nearest to her and held her hand and I right behind him. When she looked and realised who Joel was she pulled him close with what little strength she had and began to cry. The tears began to flow for the rest of us as well. After a little while Mom ask Joel to sing to Momma Blanche. And with that beautiful voice he began to sing about heaven. It wasn't much longer and the whole family was singing songs like Amazing Grace and O How I Love Jesus. It was such a beautiful and sad moment all at the same time. As I said earlier I've never watched the dying process before but I know that this is how we are supposed to die. I want my last days to be surrounded by my family and my God.
Enough of the sad. Anybody know a good joke. I will keep all of you updated as I hear the news. Thank you on behalf of the Shoemake/Hodges family for all of your prayers.
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