Hope that your day is full of FUN…FOOD…FROLICKING…FRIENDS…FAMILY…FIREWORKS!

One of the best trips I have taken was a trip to Hawaii with my 2 best friends, Shirley and Tina. We went to Maui for a week in 2007. We were able to see so much of the island, got to eat loads of yummy food, and made memories to last a lifetime!

One of the special places we ate was fronted by a beautiful beach. All around the shoreline were numerous lava rock. While we were waiting to eat, I found this large rock that was shaped like a heart. I collect heart shaped rocks, so I was delighted to find this one. I took it back to the hotel, with the intentions of bringing it back home. However, when we began packing for the trip home…it seems my suitcase had shrunk! And, the contents had mysteriously gotten heavier! So, the rock was destined to remain on the island. My friend, Tina, said, “No way! We’re taking it home!” And, she found room for it in her luggage…and so, it made it to Alabama.

Fast forward to 2009. After the fountain next to the pool was finished…I placed it in the middle of the pile of tumbling stones. And, there it sits…the perfect centerpiece…the perfect place for a beautiful reminder of an island in the middle of the Pacific…a place that holds beautiful memories.

Just heard from Suzanne. The surgery went well, and Adam is doing just fine. The doctor was very pleased. They will see him again tomorrow and then head home. Then a 2 month wait for the last procedure.

God is good and all praise goes to Him! Thank you all for going to The Father on our behalf!

Above are my children Adam and Suzanne. Adam by birth, and Suzanne by love. They have travelled to Birmingham today.

Tomorrow, Adam will have the second of 3 surgeries that will give him the vision he so desperately wants and needs. After Alex had such miraculous results, Adam went to see the same doctor. As it turns out, Adam’s eyesight is worse than Alex’s. The difference has been that the doctors could correct Adam’s vision to an acceptable level with the use of hard contacts and glasses. Alex’s eyes would not correct due to certain damage in the optic nerve that was caused by his disease. That is why he still has the double vision and the nystagmus…it is coming from the brain and not the eye. But, back to Adam…he will have the same lens implants that Alex had…but will still need to wear his contacts for 2 months afterwards. Then the doctor will perform a 3rd surgery…and Lord willing…his vision will require no glasses, contacts, or more surgery. Plans are for it to be near perfect!

To God Be The Glory! We are seeing miracles in all 3 of our children this summer! That is amazing and wonderful and fantastic and all due to our Loving Father!
“Every good and perfect gift comes from God.”

So, we ask for your prayers in the morning about 9:00. The process will take about 2 hours. God is good and He is able. Thanks be to Him for His Blessings!

It is so hot here…just stifling… 104 tomorrow! I cool off in the pool, but this kind of weather makes me think of the beach. I have collected quite a few ‘beachy’ pictures, and want to share some of them with you. Hope these send a few cool breezes your way!

Aren’t these colors refreshing? They just make you feel cooler by looking at them! Maybe it’s because they remind me of sherbert colors!!!

Here’s a neat way to show off those shells you collected on the beach…perfect displayed on this bold shade of aqua!

What a great collection of vintage sand pails! And what a fun way to display them! Add in a chippy chair, and you have a lovely setting!

What a wonderful room! I love the splash of color the orange pillows make against the white sofas. Outside or inside? Both are very enticing!