Sunday, January 23, 2011. I know that many people reading this relate to my title. I am tired of struggling to keep it all together. Guess what? I am not doing a very good job at it. There are many wonderful things in my life. I am blessed and I know it. But I am still tired. I am tired of the crap. He knows the plans He has for me. I am comforted by that. But yet I am still tired. So yep I rambled but what are blogs for? .

Never, Never, Never Stop Dancing! April 1, 2010. Please click on the link above for the current I Take Joy blog. I am setting up shop in a new blogging home with a lovely new design that I love. So come on over and be sure to reset your bookmarks for I Take Joy. Give the gift of giving gifts! Though my father was a man of character and generous in many ways, as a depression child.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012. and thats OK! One of the coolest guys i know! A person who truly loves you is someone who sees the pain in your eyes while everyone else still believes in the smile on your face. Sunday, January 15, 2012.

Monday, August 6, 2012. Lucas is 5 months old! A little late but thats ok. Lucas is growing growing and so fun. He is laughing tons, yelling, eating his feet, kinda rolling over, chewing on everything and quite the ham! He gets passed around where ever we go and he loves it! Friday, June 22, 2012. 3 cups old fashioned oats.

Every day with a child with RAD is an adventure. we have two! Sunday, April 13, 2014. He would do it, of course, but would it be hard. When I think of Jesus, I generally think. Loving, calm, accepting, patient. Loving, calm, accepting, patient. Loving, calm, accepting, patience.

Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil, and let us see what we are made of. Sunday, June 2, 2013. So glad it worked out cause it was a hit! It was a surprise for Madi. she had NO idea a couple of ponies would be walking into her back yard. Her reaction was priceless! Here Madi is waiting in the back yard. No idea whats about to come through the fence. Friday, March 1, 2013.

Monday, August 30, 2010. Strawberry blondes have more fun! I think I was 13 when my friend Laura B and I first colored our hair. Kinda like I hear tattoos are addicting, I was addicted to changing my hair! I needed a change, and what better way to mix it up with a new do? So here is what it looks like now.