I dedicate my bog today to Sarah and Donnie! Goodness, I can't even take a day off without getting into trouble, lol! I hope you're not disappointed :-)
Well, today is Monday, but it really doesn't feel like it. We decided to take a last minute overnight trip to the river, and while we had a great time (Rob did hardly any work this trip!), we didn't make it to Church, and I didn't get the 100 yard sale items I bought put away. So I feel a little lost and overwhelmed this morning. I have a mountain of STUFF staring me in the face, and I have to get this blog out before Sarah strangles me!!!!
Before I do "For Today", I have to give props to some of my favorite family folk who made it to the newspapers this week! First there is my cousin Jack. He's the fella who aggravates the daylights out of me and Sarah just to get us going! I LOVE LOVE LOVE him, he's like my big brother! He's pretty old, hahahaha, well older than me anyway! Here's his "Meet Your Neighbor" from the Tidewater News:
Name: Jack Dodson Age: 48
Occupation and title: Captain at Greensville Correctional Center
Spouse’s name: Sheri
Children’s names and ages: Kimberly, 26, Lee, 22
Church affiliation: Baptist
If I could change my name, I’d make it: I am happy with my name. I was named after my great-grandfather and have a son that is named after me.
People say I look like: Barry Dodson (former NASCAR crew chief — no relation)
Favorite movie of all time: “Smokey and the Bandit”
TV show I never miss: “CSI”
The secret to happiness is: My wife and kids
I wish I knew how to: Shag dance
Song I’d love to sing karaoke to: People Are Crazy (Billy Currington)
If I had to eat only three foods for the rest of my life, they’d be: My wife’s spaghetti, steak and French fries
Three words that best describe me: Funny, patient and caring
One superpower I wish I had: X-ray vision
Book currently on my nightstand: No books on nightstand
My proudest achievement: My kids
My most humbling moment: When my kids moved out on their own
My most recent trip: Martinsville to late model stock car test
My life won’t be complete until: I am able to retire and do what I want to do when I want to.
My friends think I’m: A racing fanatic
I really lose my cool when: I have to deal with disrespectful people
Favorite college sports team: WVU Mountaineers
Favorite pro sports team: #1 Nationwide Race Team (Miccosuke)
Favorite color: Orange
What’s the best life lesson you’ve learned, and who taught you? Work hard, be fair and have fun — Hershal Mitchell
What’s the best decision you’ve made in life? Marrying my wife
Which local charitable or non-profit organization do you wish more people would support? Due to the history of my wife’s family — any breast cancer charity
What gives you the blues? Not being able to spend much time with my grown children
What’s your best childhood memory? Times spent with my grandfathers
What’s your most recent venture? Was named acting captain effective Sept. 1.
Awe, he's the BESTEST!!!! BUT.....gonna have to razz him about the shagging and x-ray vision. Hmmm.......
Then, his daughters engagement was in the Paper:
COURTLAND—Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Lee Dodson are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Nicole Dodson, to Clayton Edward Gaskins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gaskins of Hampton.
Dodson is the maternal granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Porter Jr. of Newsoms and the paternal granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Dodson of Courtland.
She is a 2001 graduate of Southampton High School and a 2006 graduate of Christopher Newport University.
She is currently employed as a teacher with Franklin City Public Schools.
Gaskins is the maternal grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Dement Sr. of Hampton and Mr. and Mrs. Norris Roberts of Newport News. He is the paternal grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gaskins of Hampton.
He is a 2001 graduate of Hampton Christian and is employed as an Industrial Medic at International Paper in Franklin.
The wedding will take place Jan. 23 in Newsoms.
I can't believe little Kimmy is old enough to get married, but like I said, her dad is pretty old!!! (Ha Jack, you can't get me back because you WON"T get a Facebook page! What's wrong with you, EVERYBODY in your family has a Facebook page!!!! We're all waiting......)
Anyhoo, I love that little family! Can't wait for the wedding, but hoping I'll get to meet Clayton before then, like at my house for Christmas??????? Will you be there Clayton?????
Ok, here's one little tip for you dog owners: if you use ProMeris flea treatment, you might not want to put it on them right before bed. Some bright person in our house did that last night (yea, it was me) and since Rebs sleeps under my bed, he took my breath away all night! Man, that stuff stinks! Even Sarah wanted to know what stunk up the whole house!!! Rebs must hate it too, cause Bobby helped hold him while I put it on, then he WOULD NOT have anything to do with either of us after that. Usually we call his name and he comes running, tail wagging. But he wouldn't even look at us after that!!!! He sat with his face toward the fireplace and wouldn't budge when we called him. Who knew dogs could act like Sarah? (Oh Lordy, I'll pay for that one!!)
For Today:
Outside My Window: Well, well, well....It's almost light out. I sent my hubby off to work at 5:45, and here he comes walking back in the door at 7:05. He took the day off to work on the house. YAYYYYYYY :-)
I am thinking: I love the early morning talks I have with my brother on Facebook! Since we both eBay, we talk about our strategies and successes (and failures). But we love to talk about the crazy people you encounter on there too. It definately takes all kinds.....
I am thankful for: The 35 eBay sales I had last week! That's a record for me. About 5 sales a day! NOT BAD :-D Praise the Lord!!!!!! And I just made my first sale of this week at 7:10 in the morning, hope that's a good sign for the coming week!!!!
From the Kitchen: Chicken & Dumplings
I am hoping: To sell most of the costumes I put on auction this week, to get Rebs to the Vet for his Rabies shot (been trying to get that done for a month), to get this house cleaned up a little, hmmm...the list goes on and on.
I am reading: The same: Through the Bible in a Year, Nightline Devotions for couples. Every now and then Rob reads me some of the book he's reading: The Man in the Mirror.
I am creating: You should know by now, I'll give you one guess: yep, another eBay strategy. And it seems to be working, so I'll stick with this one for a while :-p
I am praying: For God to direct our path and keep us in the center of His will. We have our own agendas sometimes, and have to stop and ask: is this what YOU would have us do Lord?
I am hearing: Mitzi taking her bath in the living room floor, and Rob rustling papers in the bedroom. He's doing a few bills until the sun comes up, his favorite activity....NOT!
One of my favorite things: My new mannequin Brownie!!! I got her at a yard sale Saturday! I have an old mannequin that has my Mommy's wedding dress on it in my bedroom. I tried to use it for eBay, but it's so old, and so is her dress (sorry Mom!), and it was too much stress on both of them to take the dress on and off when I wanted to use it. I also have torso mannequins, but sometimes you just need a full length one. And she's brown, so she shows off lighter clothes much better than a flesh colored one!
Around the house: Lots to do. Boy oh boy, Mom's gonna love coming here today. She'll probably threaten not to come back like she usually does when this place is a mess!
A few plans for the rest of the week: Take Rebs to the vet, eBay, taking Sarah to work, CLEAN, who knows what else will pop up????
Marriage Enrichment idea: Husband, nurture and cherish your wife.. Do not be distant. Do not refuse to communicate. Do not plunk yourself down in front of the television for hours on end without being with her. She needs you to talk to her.
Wife, pray for your husband. God has placed an awesome responsibility upon your husband to be provider and protector. Sometimes it can be downright overwhelming for him. Acknowledge & praise his efforts. Pray for him.
Here is the picture I am sharing: It's Brownie of course!
I wasn't counting on all the sheetrock dust that covered everything in the
Dining Room and Living Room though!!!!
Well, I think I'm done for today. Hope you have a great Monday! And hey, if you're not busy, come on over and clean my house, will ya?
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strenthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patientce and lonsuffering with JOYFULLNESS. Colossians 1:10-11
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