A Prayer for our Family

Would you be willing to pray for our family? Don't worry, no one's sick; we aren't in trouble.

We just need a prayer lifted up, and I truly believe the more people praying for the same thing, the better.

Just email me: mandywatson.1021@gmail.com and I'll tell you exactly what to pray for. And, please, send us a request of your own so we can lift you and your family in prayer as well.

"Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:19, 20 NIV)

Thanks :)



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Errant Thought Round Up #5

I love, I love, I hate, I hate
I like, I wish, for goodness sake...
I hope, I hope, I pray, I pray
I will, I won't, and for today...

I love...Books! I just cannot get on the e-reader wagon. I love how books smell, How they feel in my hands, and how they look on my shelf!

I love...Date night. Hubby and I had a date night on Saturday and it was just so refreshing! Make date night a priority in your marriage.

I hate...paying to watch a movie on the theater and the people around me talking. Seriously...We went to see Harry Potter for said date night and the lady beside me was talking to the screen!! Come on!

I hate...how social networking tricks us into thinking we have actual relationships with people. I gave up Facebook last week, even deactivated my account...two people noticed. TWO!!! Seriously, I was surprised that even two noticed, but part of me was thinking "Aren't you people wondering where I went?" Totally a false sense of security in relationships.

I like...baking. It's my newest form of therapy. And pretty inexpensive too...well, until my pant sizes increase.

I wish...there was a way to eliminate addiction. After watching Todd's brother struggle with addiction and losing the battle, my heart just aches for families dealing with these same struggles.

For Goodness Sake...I'm so proud of Carly Beth. I typically hate reading posts some moms write about their child's bathroom activities, but we have been potty training for two weeks and CB has done awesome. I don't have to buy diapers anymore...woohoo!!!

I hope... I get lots of tomatoes canned this week!

I hope...we are successful Homeschoolers. I'm compiling my own preschool curriculum and I think Carly Beth will enjoy it.

I pray...for couples struggling with infertility and multiple miscarriages. I hope that one day it isn't such a taboo subject and people can be more understanding of the emotional journey these families are on. Unfortunately, it bleeds into all facets of your life. Sometimes, depression sets in simply because you can't understand why your body doesn't work the way it was designed to. Simple comments can be hurtful and as hard as you try to be, it's so hard to be genuinely happy when all your friends seem to be having babies. It's definitely a battle you don't understand until you've been there. I just wish there was more compassion for families on the journey.

I pray...that we find some homeschool families with children Carly Beth's age. She and I both could use some friends.

I will...get the mound of laundry on my bed folded.

I won't...give up reading this Kathy Reichs novel until at least the 100 page!

And for today...I'll try to remember that my story is my voice. And my story is MY story for a purpose that one day will
Be revealed.

Houseguest!!

Last week, we had a houseguest for a couple nights...my young cousin Caitlin! She and Carly Beth had so much fun playing "Restaurant" and dancing around...

Here are a few photos from her visit:

Location:12th St Dr NW,Hickory,United States

Meet Shiloh...oh and Happy Birthday, Samuel!

My awesome, baby brother turned 12 today. It's hard to believe. Since he was born when I was 17, I've watched him grow and grow, and now he's almost a teenager.

Samuel tends to get animals for presents. He is awesome with animals...he has goats, chickens, a rabbit, and now this sweet little beagle pup named Shiloh!!




(yes, he's in the fireplace...guess he's made that his spot)




Welcome to the family, Shiloh, I'm certain you will be very happy on the farm!

Toboggan in July...

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Location:12th St Dr NW,Hickory,United States

A New Goal...

Yesterday was a great day. I learned an invaluable lesson.

8 years ago, my Uncle Richie died. His final wish was to be cremated and his ashes scattered in the river at Carolina Hemlock Campground in Pisgah National Forest. So, the second Saturday in July, thats what happened. My Uncle wasn't married. He was a biker. And every year on the second Saturday in July, his family and his friends go back to the campground and toss flowers in the river, have lunch and fellowship. Then the bikers ride through the mountains in his memory.

This was my first year going. And when we were standing on the rocks waiting to throw our roses into the water, I had a thought. "Would anyone other than my family remember me 8 years after I passed away?" Probably not. "Man, I want to have friends like these..." and gently in my spirit I had a realization. I shouldn't want to have friends like this, I should want to be the kind of friend that someone would miss having.

I'm not perfect. I have always favored my family over fleeting friendships. I have had "best friends" for only a season, but I'd love to have just a handful of good friends. Girlfriends, couple friends, any friends.

I've been told many times that you have to be a friend to have a friend...but maybe it's more important to be the kind of friend you want to have.