Elizabeths 1st Birthday Party

Elizabeth turned one February17Th 2010. It has passed by so fast. But I tried to cherish every moment. Her Birthday party was the bomb. It was such a great party! I was so happy how it turned out. God really did a blessing in the making of the party. I am so thankful to Him and for what He has done during that time. I don't know where to begin by telling you all the things that happened.


First I was getting kinda stressed about who was coning or not coming to the party. And How I was going to plan and do everything. Until my son Aaron told me to just have fun planning the party and enjoy it and let God do the rest. Well I took his advice and once I did, EVERYTHING just started falling together. I am grateful for my son Aron and his wise words of wisdom from the Lord. I am so sad to say that he was not able to come to the party because of his service to the Lord at the Outcry in the Barrio Center in San Antonio. Aaron being there at the party would have made it oh so much perfect. I cried so much minutes before the party but I had to get my act together and host.


I could mot find anyone to make my daughters birthday cake the way I wanted.
So I ended up doing it myself. Well with the help of Felisha and Cary Jo (my Daughters).
It was the best thing that I could have done.
It was an amazing cake and it tasted great too.
I made her a castle cake. I will try to get the pic on here later. I am having trouble uploading. I would like to thank these special people for their part in helping with the party...

1. Margie and her husband for connections to the Fun 4 All rentals for Big Castle bouncer, Popcorn machine, Snow cone maker, Cotton Candy machine, Hot dog warmer and 8 pic-nick tables. Margie also helped with the Popcorn Machine and Cotton Candy and just being where she was needed
2. Bonnie My best friend for helping when the food was not ready to get it out there in a hurry. and cleaning the kitchen really fast
3. Lisa for helping Bonnie also with the food.
4. Rosemary My Sister for doing the cotton candy like a pro. Everyone thought she had done it before. She was that good. And being where she was needed.
5. Adam, Felisha and Carly Jo My children for All that they did at the party. They were running around getting everything and anything anyone needed. They were also great host to everyone
6. last but certainly not least. Carlos My Husband and Hero. He did the Hot dogs and setting up and everything in between. Cleaning up days before the party.

And to all who came to the party.... It would not have been a Party with out you there. I hope you all had just as much fun as we did having you there. Thank you for all your presents but especially your presence there. God bless.

Halloween

My girls got dressed up. Carly Jo was a princess and Elizabeth was a love bug. Lady bug but Carly Jo said she was a love bug because it had hearts on the wings. Whatever she is she looks so so cute. One person said Carly Jo must of won the Beauty Pagent because she had her crown. Yay. She is so beautiful. Felisha did not want to dress up but we ended up getting her to put on a pink wig. Aaron had a afro wig and me and Adam didnt dress up. But we had loads of fun.

My Dad's Surgery

I had not posted in awhile. But i will try to remember and give you the highlights. My Dad had surgery Tuesday Oct 13 2009. this will be his 5th surgery in the same spot. He has had problems since the beginning but I hope this newest one will do the trick. The Doctor was very upset and very blunt. He told us minutes before surgery that because of the previous four surgeries and the health and weight my dad was in, that he very well could not come out of this surgery alive. Well that started me crying to the Lord inside. I saw my dad get very worried and My brother started sobbing. I felt I had to be strong so just a couple of tears came out. But i can tell that some one was praying for me. Because of my past history with Anxiety and panic attacks ( which i no longer have, Thanks to my Lord) People often think that I will pass out (which I did once) go into shock, cry uncontrollably, or have one or all of the above. But I just knew that I had once again had someone praying for me. Because I had a PEACE THAT SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING. Praise be to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Carly Jo 16 years young

Carly Jo's 16Th Birthday. WOW I cant believe it was 16 years ago I almost died giving birth to her. She is just a joy to have as a child. She is everything that you would want to have as a daughter. She is being home schooled. She is with me mostly 24/7. She helps me so much with my baby Elizabeth. She is my left hand. lol. Carly Jo makes her Father lunch, makes supper, washes our clothes, cleans the house, helps take care of her Grandfather, takes care of me when I am sick. And she gets no pay for any of these things. She does however get everything she needs and wants.

I am very disappointed in not being able to have a "Sweet 16" party for her. We had one for my older Daughter Felisha and it was huge. Cost about $3 to 4 thousand dollars. And for us to not be able to make one for Carly Jo just makes me sick to my stomach. It guilt's me. I know she understands because she is just that kind of person, but it just is not right. What made us not able to make her one? There are lots of reasons. 1. My children are no longer working what they use to, They helped a lot with Felisha's. 2. We have the new and happy expenses of our new baby Elizabeth. 3. I vowed not to ask for sponsors because of a huge (I cried for days!!)disappointment in a person making me feel guilty for asking. 4. My husband is not working the hours he use to. I still want to make her something. Maybe we will celebrate it in March or April when income tax money comes. who knows. Maybe even a "Sweet 18" Party. God I put it in your hands.

I know those of you with daughters will understand. Its not just "another" birthday party. Its the fact that. I am proud of her for being who she is. To celebrate her new young lady years to come. The fact that she has not gotten pregnant. And she is a Christian godly young lady. She is a servant of God and to us. I want all to celebrate with me her years and her years to come. It hard to explain all the reasons why. But some of you will understand and some will not. And that's okay. I did celebrate my boys also. It was not as elaborate as Felisha's because they thought that was "just for girls" but they had a DJ and food, family and fun. pray for this situation for me.

Blessings

I went to "Blessings" gift shop again. I bought my Son Aaron and Daughter Carly Jo a T-shirt eac. They have them on sale 2 for $25. and I got me business card holder. My cards were getting messed up. I am happy about having to get somemore done. I have been giving the out like candy. I put them in all the cards that I send also. I just realized a few days ago that I had not put a "Salvation" page on my website. DUH!! How could I forget that. A "Salvation" page is where people can go to this page and see what it is to have a Savior like Jesus Christ. If they don't already know Him. I tell you I need prayers!!!. I have been so busy these past days catching up after our SICK days/ Weeks. I have also been trying to go to sleep early. Early is like 10:30 pm and 12:00 am. I get up earlier, well about 9:00 am. but I have been able to get some work done. I have most of the October list for Birthday Cards to send out. I need to get Birthday Cards from the store. I KNOW! I should make some but I dont have time and I will not be able to make some. But I am going to get some great ones from "Roy Lessen" wow, he has some great cards. The saying that he has on the cards are so touching. How I wish I had words like that. God has given him a great gift. Roy is also co-founder of Dayspring Cards.

God has given all gifts. Do you know what your are. We can have more than one gift. If you don't know what your is, ask God to show you, and when you do find out what it is go all out for Jesus and use your gifts for His honor and glory.

My Firstborn Son Happy Birthday

My firstborn son Aaron has been granted anither year of life by the Lord. He is 21 years young. Thank You Jesus for him. You gave me such a wounderful son. He came to visit for two days. We had him and my daughter Carly Jo a small party for them this Sunday. Carly Jo will be 16 on Thursday. My children are growing up so so fast. I just am grateful that they love the Lord and that He is their savior. I'm going to make this post and the next probably short because I am behind on some projects that I am doing and work that I have to do for the Lord. I need your prayers to catch up. Thanks

Shoping

I went shopping for Cards yesterday at my favorite book store. I just love being there. Its so peaceful. Bambi is so nice too. I have been praying about the store. Asking God to get people to go and buy things to get business up. I got six boxes of cards. There is this one favorite of mine. A Russel guy. I just love the words. So She will order me some birthday one from him. These cards are all "Dayspring" cards. Very nice. There is another bookstore I "use to" shop at that are having a sale. Buy two boxes of cards, get one free. I could have gone to that store but I didn't. I want to support my store and give it my business. Yes, I could have gotten two of the six boxes free but, I would have spent money on gas (it's out of my town) and besides she gave me a 10% discount for being in the Ministry. So i am sure it evened out. I will have to go back tomorrow because I forgot something. I need a business card holder. And they have some BEAUTIFUL ones there. great designs.

This weather is making my bones ache more than usual, but no complaints about the rain. Thank You Jesus we are getting rain. And I love this cooler weather. I like it more than the hot weather.

Y'all have got to check out this website. http://www.restministries.org/ there are some great material for those that have chronic illness.

SICK! Sick! SICK!

I had not posted in awhile. I have been very very sick. Almost 2 weeks of sickness. And then my whole family gets sick too. My husband, Son and Daughters. The worst is when my baby girl Elizabeth was sick... Oh how I cried. every time she cried, I cried. I knew she was in pain. It was awful. My poor baby. I did not take her to the Hospital because "they" The call a nurse people said there were to many sick people with flu and other things that it would be too dangerous since she is only 7 months. She is better now. It was a three day fever thing. She is still not up to her usual self but she is getting there.



God is good to us. He is our healer and we shall be healed.



I was still doing the Lords work on my Interceding Ministry and my Card ministry. Some, okay most of the cards that were for birthdays were late because of being sick. I am not going to do that again. I am going to send them out on the first of the month. It will be better that the persons receive the cards early than late. I learn by my mistakes. I hope. I am trying to get a donation gadget on my blog and website for people if they want to donate to this Ministry. I need to pay for my website and to buy readymade cards and supplies for the handmade. (readymade for when I am sick and not able to make some cards) And Stamps of course. The list of the people I am giving cards to is growing. I am happy about that. It's fun to give.

I ask for your prayers so that God will continue to provide and help me and heal my body so as not to be in so much pain. Thanks for reading my blog. Please leave a comment so I know who you are and please leave your
Name
Birth MONTH and DAY only (NO YEAR)
address
And I will put you on the card list.
Dont forget to check out my website to post your prayer request and praise reports. http://www.felcaresministry.com/

Stewardship- Blessings

I went to my favorite Christian book store here in my hometown. It might have to close down because of slow business. Oh No! I want to do all I can to help her (Bambi) "Blessings" is the name of the store and it is awesome. The prices are VERY reasonable. Very!! It has a great selection of items, and there is something for everyone. The ambiance is so welcoming and I just hate to see it leave. I myself had not been there in awhile I hate to admit. But no longer. Besides My card Ministry along with my Interceding Ministry needs this store.

How many times has your stores closed? The ones you shop at? My store Fashion Bug was in San Marcos and they closed. Now I have to go to Austin to do my shopping. They have an online store but I like to try on and see what they feel and look like.

I am so glad that Our Lord Jesus Christ is faithful. We never have to worry about Him closing up shop. He is faithful to us whether we go to Him or not, Whether we seek His goods in His store house for what we need and want or if we seek elsewhere for them.
God has called us to be good stewards of His money and gifts He has given us. We will give account of our stewardship.
Luke 16: 1, 2
1He also said to His disciples: " There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. 2So he called and said to him, "What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be a steward."
He was wasting his masters goods. Are you wasting your masters goods? I think I was.
God is the Creator and Owner of all things. All that is we have in our possession comes as a gift from His hands. (Acts 17:25) Our Master Jesus Christ will ultimately require an accounting of each persons stewardship (2 Cor. 5:10)
We Christian can prepare for that day of accountability by taking seriously our stewardship responsibilities. Whether the managed resource is time, talent or money, we stewards should avoid wasting, and make sure we maximise the return and above all else assure that the investment is pleasing to God.
Time should be used wisely; talents should be shared to edify others and glorify God; money should be spent carefully and given responsibly.
So there, I will spend my money at places that help further the Kingdom of God. And that will be my Christian book store in Seguin TX. "BLESSINGS" If you live in the nearby area, go and visit. you are sure to be blessed. And don't forget to tell them "Felcares Ministry" sent you. I am not getting anything by sending you. I just want her to know that I am trying all I can to spread the word about her shop. I will benefit though by the shop staying here.

Please pray for this store, and that God will continue to keep it open for His Honor, Glory and Praise.

My WEBsite helps me when I am sick

I have been sick with allergies, congestion, stuffy runny nose, fever and on top of that this unknown, undiagnosed illness. Pain, loss of energy, tired, oh I could just go on.
BUT, I am happy to say that I am not taking as much medication as before I started my website. I found out by buying a 7 day pill box organizer. I bought it because I was already forgetting if I took my medication or not. One day after I popped in and swallowed, My husband said "didn't I just give you that pill about 30 min ago" omygosh. So that's why I got it and I tell you what......I am not taking as much medication now I have my Ministry. I have been working on my website for a week now. I love this new website. It's what I would want to visit in a website. But there are still things I am adding. If you have not gone to see it..........WHAT are you waiting for? come on hurry, let me know what you think. http://www.felcaresministry.com/ I want your comments.

1. What to add,
2. what you would like to see,
3. hear,
4. read?
5. Is it user friendly?
6. Does it load fast?
7. How does it look?
8. is it friendly to the eyes,
9. I want to add music when you click on the Prayer request page and Praise. Do you think its a good idea? or not?
10. would you use the forum if it had one? (which it will)

For every computer my website will load different, so that is one of the many reasons I want your feedback.

I need your prayers, I am having another MaryKay party tonight and I feel to sick to host it. I really want to cancel but my best friend and the Bible says "let your yes be yes and your no be no, anything more than this is from the evil one. Ouch! I know its sometime impossible because of our sickness, but I really try to practice that "yes, yes no,no" because I do not like when some one does that to me. Unless of course of unusual circumstances. How about you?

• Do you often leave people hanging?
• Do you get to comfortable and say "someone else will go"
• Do you lie to get out of a apt, commitment?

When It happens to me. I am so glad that I have someone to turn to that ALWAYS keeps his promises. NEVER leaves me hanging. I can trust His every work. He has written hundreds of promises to me and He is good on His every word. that someone is MY JESUS, My Savior, My everything.

God bless your weekend