My sweet friend, Kat at Just A Beach Kat, has been doing her part to keep a smile on my face. Last week I received this award from her. I did not forget, I just have had a hard week. As I told her, there are not many things I love more than a sunny day. I love the sunshine! So, for being a ray of sunshine in my life, I pass this award on to Teresa at Living The Life. I think we could have been sisters separated at birth! It is so funny how much our lives parallel each other. Here ya go, Sister Friend!

I DO love a sunny day, but a Visa card…with NO LIMIT !!! just sets my heart a flutter! Who would not like to get one of those out of the blue? Kat was one of my first blogging friends, and we have had the chance to be together IRL several times. We would probably do some real damage if we lived closer together! In a good way, of course! 🙂 Thanks, Kat, I treasure your friendship. Since I know she well knows what to do with a Visa, I pass this award on to Andi at Fingerprints On The Glass.
She’s a wild and crazy girl, and very dear to me! Now, Andi, keep a detailed report of how you use this! 🙂 (She loves details).
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Sherrie, is getting smiles from Sweet Sophie now! And, she is officially theirs! Isn’t God good? They still have more details to take care of before they are free to travel…but it won’t be long before they are back home where I can pinch those little cheeks…Sweet Sophie’s…not Sherrie’s!
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On August 30, I wrote a post called MY 2 CENTS WORTH. I tried really hard to state my opinions in a non confrontational manner. I do not like confrontation. I try hard to stay away from it. In fact, I would rather run from it. BUT, I have tried to make this blog honest and truthful, and I do not mind defending my positions. There has been quite a bit of debate going on in the comments…which I love. Especially when those who disagree with me have the courtesy and the courage to identify themselves. After all, they know who I am. Just thought you may want to take a look…or not.

Today is the day that Sherrie and her husband got their daughter. It did not go like she had hoped. Sherrie says, “she is scared and still in diapers!” She is in love with her already. I will wait until I get her permission to post a picture. But, Sherrie is a sweet, gentle soul and I know that in no time , Sophie will see that and all will be well. Right now the only one she will let hold her is Justin, the teenage son. She only wants to be near him. This is going to take time, but I know it will be well. Pray with me that God will speak to her little spirit and let her know that she is safe and loved by these strange people who can not even talk to her. Our God cares about even the tiniest child in China, and He wants her to be happy. I am praying for peace and comfort for Sweet Sophie.

Now this is in no way as important as Sherrie’s news, but I thought it ironic that I got it on the same day. I just got a call from the gallery owner in Savannah, and they are getting my furniture ready to ship! The owners wife said the table, which just got into port last week from China, is beautiful. She says everyone is raving about my table. Remember it is made from centuries old temple doors. I can hardly wait to see it and I will show you a pic when I do.

I would say these are 2 exports they got right!

This picture is titled DAWN. I love the tones and colors in it. Notice how the light is just breaking through the sky. Just beautiful. A wonderful job at capturing the awesome art of God.
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I did not take this picture, and do not know the photographer. If you do, I would be so delighted to give them the credit they so deserve.

I think the choice of Sarah Palin is excellent. She has been a mayor, and a governor with an 80% approval rating, while raising 5 children. I feel she is more experienced and more qualified to manage this country than B*r*ck O***a, who was a community organizer, and spent half of his 143 days in the senate campaigning for President. She is much more accomplished that BO will ever be. She is the Chief Executive of a State. Can you name any accomplishment BO has made?

It infuriates me how the ‘networks’ are spinning this. SP boldly speaks out against abortion. She lives what she speaks..choosing to have and raise her Downs child even though she knew it before the birth through genetic testing. Sanctity of life…that is what it means. John Roberts at CNN actually says that McCain choosing Palin is going to “cause her Downs child not to have a mother.” What an unfair and sexist comment.

BO spoke in his DNC address about ending genocide…isn’t it just as sad a killing of humanity when 38 million lives have been destroyed before they even had a chance to breathe? And that is 38 million since 1972. Palin is speaking out about this tragedy and actually lives the PRO CHANCE idea…a chance to live, a chance to breathe, a chance to love and a chance to be loved…she shows she truly believes what she speaks.

She is fighting to make the right changes in corrupt government. If actions truly do speak louder than words, she is way, way ahead of BO and JB. She has plans, and knows how to carry out those plans.

I was so disgusted to hear Jimmy Carter’s words against McCain…saying that he is “milking the fact that he was a POW.” He speaks about his life…and every thing that we go through in life makes up who we are at a given time. BO speaks as often about his early life and things his mother and grandmother inspired in him.

And have you heard what the ‘mentally deranged’ Mich**l M**re said today? The fact that Gustav is going to hit at the time of the RNC is “proof that there is a God and He is surely on the Democrats side.” Disgusting, and very, very sad. And sickening.

I have just finished rewatching the Saddleback Church Program with JM and BO. If you haven’t watched it, get it and watch it. You will know who is better qualified just on the basis of answers. No doubt about it.

Now to Gustav…Let’s all ‘pray without ceasing’ about this hurricane. It looks as if it can be worse than Katrina. But, it seems as if all the people in charge are well prepared. And hopefuly the citizens are as well. Mandatory evacuation is already taking place in Miss. and LA. God bless us all.

This is way more than I usually say about politics…but, I must say one more thing.

John Edwards was to speak at the DNC, but after news of his affair was made public, he was replaced…by Bill Clinton. Do you think they know the meaning of the word ‘morality’? Or care?

I received a sweet award last week from my friend, Nancy @ Too Wonderful For Me.I came upon her blog one day when she was just getting started and we realized that we live only about 85 miles apart, but different states. She is a sweet lady with lots of wisdom. I truly enjoy sharing with her everyday. Thanks again for this award, Nancy…I am blessed to call you ‘friend’.
And so, I pass this on to:
Andi @ Fingerprints On the Glass…my sweet teacher friend who birthed 3 amazing boys
Sherrie @ Journey To Our Princess…and she left today to pick up her princess in China
Kat @ Just A Beach Kat…I checked and you don’t have this one listed, so maybe I can finally give you one!
Holley @ Windy Corner…a new friend with the sweetest and most uplifting comments
My dear friend, Sherrie, is on a plane right now soaring over to China. She left this morning at 6 AM…the flight will only take 23 hours! Then on Sept. 1, she will get to meet her new daughter, Sophie Lyanna. They will remain in China until the 10th, to take care of paperwork and such, and then Sweet Sophie will be coming home to her new family. Sherrie’s husband and oldest son are with her. She teaches at our school, so you can just imagine how much loving and petting and adoration this child will receive.
I ask that you will remember this family in your prayers as they journey far to bring the newest family member to America and her new home. Can you imagine how she will feel, leaving the orphanage, which is all she has ever known and coming to a new land, with new people, and strange food, who don’t even talk like she does? I would imagine she will be in total confusion. She has just turned 3. Please pray that this transition will be easy for mother and daughter. God has been in this from the beginning, and we are trusting that He will continue to guide them all along the way! Godspeed, Sherrie!