Not gone.

Good morning world.  I've been MIA since last week.  We went to Branson, MO for our anniversary weekend, 18 years!  Last Thursday, I was getting the house cleaned up so when we got back, we would come into a clean house.  Friday, I got us packed up and off we went.  Dropped the boys off at Nana and Papa's.  It was relaxing and fun!  Saw the Legends in Concert Saturday night, Kenny Chesney, Lionel Richey, Bette Midler, Ann Margaret, and last but not least Elvis.  They were all good, but the highlight of the night was when Elvis, from the stage, motioned for me to come to the stage (we were on the front row), and danced with me and kissed my cheek.  I just love audience participation, don't you?

During the weekend, I thought a lot about the world we live in and how it differs from the world I live in.  I do not believe in the throw away mentality.  Patrick is a fix it man.  That is his business.  If it can be fixed, he can fix it.  Our world makes a lot of products that when they break or stop working, buy another.  Just throw it away.  Our world has throw away kids, and throw away marriages.  You do not like the one you have, just throw it away.  Patrick and I have been through our rough spots.  A couple of times I was not sure we would make it.  But with God in ours lives, Jesus in our hearts, we persevered.  Was it easy?  Not at times.  Was it worth it?  You better believe it!

Patrick and I did a lot of talking also.  He told me he loves when I greet him at his truck with a kiss, with make up on and hair done.  He loves coming into a clean house and dinner on the table to soon to be on the table.  Sounds old fashioned? Out of the 50's? When I started this blog again, I said I wanted to pursue an old fashioned life style and also my ministry is first here at home.  My job is my house and family.  I feel very blessed to have this ministry!

Be blessed and be a blessing,

Just some of my thoughts and actions,

Elizabeth