Christmas wishes...

Merry Christmas

all the best for a great New Year in 2013!

Light after loss ...

twas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38
when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate.
their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.
they could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.
they were filled with such joy, they didn't know what to say.

they remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.
"where are we?" asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.
"this is heaven." declared a small boy. "we're spending Christmas at God's house."
when what to their wondering eyes did appear,
but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near.
He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.
then He opened His arms and He called them by name.
and in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring
those children all flew into the arms of their King
and as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace,
one small girl turned and looked at Jesus' face.
and as if He could read all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of mom and dad."
then He looked down on earth, the world far below
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe
then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,
"Let My power and presence re-enter this land!"
"may this country be delivered from the hands of fools"
"I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my schools!"
then He and the children stood up without a sound.
"come now my children, let me show you around."
excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.
all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.
and i heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
"in the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT."

Written by Cameo Smith, Mt. Wolf, PA

Every Light That Shines At Christmas

Found it King G!!!

This is the song I heard at the Christmas Celebration -- Jason leaves stage before this one comes on, so he never gets to hear them sing.  Today I found this recording ~ enjoy!!

Here's Jason in his tux ... 

     H o n u  g i r l                         

Just saying ...

I am so grateful for my friends!!

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last pix for September ...

My Boyz 

da family

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just for me ...

tee hee

     H o n u  g i r l                         

dear August 2012 ...

you were such an 'exhausting' month.   

Sunday - your 19th day it was my privilege to be baby coach for my little sister's delivery of baby Zariyah: 

   

That was a glorious yet STRESSFUL day.   Quite a blur of events but that sweet baby arrived safely on your 19th day ---  Zariyah Danae    7lbs 8oz.  19inches long...        Sooo adorable.   
The next day was her big sister's birthday:  NaKysha  turned 5 years old -- she's excited to have a baby to call her "own"...  

Big brother was totally not impressed by having a little sister:  Damien will be 2 years old next month.

---

But THAT's not all 
Earlier this week I walked-through the halls of high school again.  My oldest is officially a card-carrying freshman in high school... 

only 30 years after I graduated.  

Then the youngest says he doesn't need me to take him to the school... 


he says:  "I'll walk to the school to get my [7th grade] schedule.   Then can I walk to the mall with my friends?"

Oh, did I forget to mention his girlfriend? 

... this has been new and fun to watch -- her favorite color is purple (which is mine also, but my son now wears "my" favorite more often) LOL!!
  

Your month also includes his many walks to the mall and then to the park with friends... and "Tiffany" -- thanks for such great weather in which he could get good exercise!!

---

Speaking of your wonderful weather, August, thanks for being so warm (hot even) and allowing lots of weekends to enjoy time with friends ...  my BFF and I got to spend a weekend at her house in Bend ~ it was a great time to relax and enjoy our friendship.  

---

August, not only does your month end bring inevitable thoughts of school beginning and summer break ending, but this year it brings a heavy-heart as I heard my uncle Archie died on your 28th day.  I will miss him.

I have such mixed feelings that you are gone.  Your month was full of busy activities, work, baby showers, bridal showers, school shopping and so much more.  There were many opportunities where I learned more about patience, love, peace, and self-control.  You openly welcomed my expressions of frustration, joy, understanding, sorrow, comfort, and gratitude.

Goodbye... until next year August.  

     H o n u  g i r l                         

thanks a million...

to my son ~ who quickly offers me something great to post …  while I am STILL thinking of "a-million-and-one" things I could post about! 

A million things to write,

A million things to say,

A million things to do in this world,

that take our breath away,

the things we see,

the things we say,

the things we do;

A million times a day.

Author:    Jason Lyon

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Sweet addictions...

Some things are best explained by visiting our parents' home as adults.

I'm fully convinced that my sweet-addictions stemmed from a well-stocked pantry.   These shelves are credited to my Dad!!

For years now my boys have fondly referred to my Dad's (Papa's) pantry as "the candy room."   At first glance into Papa's pantry --could this be the reason?

hmmm ... fortunately, now they can reach ALL the jars without exposing me to any most temptations ~ well, there are those gold wrapped almond Kisses Dad tries to hide from me {"hey ... while you're in there can you reach one for me?}  

What?   Like I'm going to actually choose the Craisins strategically placed to provide a healthy option.   hah!

Such SWEET memories!

     H o n u  g i r l                         

Friday workout... done!

Thanks King G ... I'm feeling strong today!! 

It was a great workout, fun chats with great company.

Now I'm ready to start the morning ~  waiting for espresso machine to finish my "liquid JOY"

tee hee

happy friday!!

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Me Without YOU . . .

for my Sweet-T

Happy Independence Day....

A Poem by Jason Lyon ...

     June.2012                       Jason Lyon  

Happy Father's Day....

a birthday wish ...

Happy 40th Birthday   Sweet-T !!!

     H o n u  g i r l                         

this is NOT Facebook …

Right?

teens –– since when do they have censorship power over photos their mom takes?  Hmmm… do tell?

Maybe, just maybe it’s because they have SO many friends on FB that *suddenly* the peer power expands -- to censoring a mom’s posts.

Well FINE!    I’m ok with adhering to the not-to-be-shared or tagged, NOT-for-FB post photos … but, I only agreed to keep the pix off FB, last I checked my this is my blogspot  not FB!!!    Hah.

    =) 

Jason posing as a blonde teen  

J-Ace ...  Jazzman

whoah!  looks like a pix of his dad as a teen 

preview of hairstyle for marching band

ponytail for  Jr Rose Festival Parade    

not to seem unequally censored … 

  

            

    

but ya just can’t post what you haven’t been able to capture on screen 

 

a brother bookends photo

 

but sometimes
I can sneak up on him ... 

   

oh now .... "don't worry, I won't post these--  on FB!!"    mwahhhahhhaaa!!!  

     H o n u  g i r l