My Wednesday Thoughts

Last night I talked to my friend... I mean my best friend. I've looked for her for many years and she found me on facebook. I couldn't believe it. She FOUND ME!!! I am so excited it's not funny. You know I always thought about finding her but, I never thought about what I would say. The first thing I said to her was... "It's you... You sound the same"! Then I said so from the last night I saw you tell me what you've been up too!!! The craziest thing she said was she moved to Georgia in 1992. I couldn't believe it. I could NOT believe that she moved to the same state I lived in months after me... I moved to Georgia in Dec 1991!!! She said she thought I was in Jekyll Island... I was like I'm sure that was me... We talked with shear awe of how close we were and joy that the long awaited reconnection has finally happened. I'm excited and I can't wait to visit Rome, GA in the near future. I CAN'T wait to see my beautiful friend! She's so Beautiful inside and out... I'm excited!!!! I can't wait to take some pictures with her. It's been 19 years since we've been together, talked or even taken a picture...

I'm going to pray that the Lord bless my friend and keep her safe in His arms!!! God is so wonderful to me. I'm truly Thankful for all of his Blessing, Mercy, Peace and JOY!!! I Love my friend Tammy, her children and I'm excited for what the future has in store for us!!

God Bless!!!

Snowy Day!

Snowy day... boy is Gods work so beautiful!

This weekend I stayed home and scrapped... I mean I made so many cards... It was very nice to have pizza for 2 days and lounge... sing songs... watch mime of my favorite songs. I attempted to take pictures of both the cards and snow. It really snowed all day. I did watch this father and son have fun on the snowy hill at my apartment... it was so cute. Another thing that I've never seen before was someone make a snow man... Really he only made half of the snowman... It was neat. I mean you see it on tv but, this little boy made a big ball by himself by rolling it in the snow. It was cool!!

Today Monday (being that I had to edit this post because I sent it initially from my droid), I had to dig my car out of the snow and ice... I don't think getting snow off the car was bad but, the ICE made the whole experience CRAZY!!!! I couldn't see... I had to clear it off the best of my ability to drive to the store to buy some deicer... Oh wait... did I say it took me 5 mins to get my door to open (not the drivers either). My car was frozen. I couldn't believe it. The back window was solid. To make it worst the wind was fierce. I mean FIERCE... or as the Chicagoans would say the "Hawk was coming down". It was crazy. I survived the drive. When I pulled out of the drive way I was not able to stop... my car ice skated!!! I laugh now but, it was far from funny! Very dangerous. I did good driving to work doing no more than 20 mph. Ya'll pray for me. This place could be very dangerous. By the way... it's 14degrees!

The song in my head right now is "Incredible God... Deserves Incredible Praise".

How Sweet the Sound!!!

Marlon, Me, Tiffany and Darien
Most of us getting ready to go home at the National Airport.

The Gaylord Hotel where Verizon put us up! BEAUTIFUL!!!

As many of you may know I had the pleasure to be with my church Burning Bush International Ministries competition choir. During this time we 90 of us has been stretched, pulled and worked over both mentally and physically. I know that during our ministry we were very focused on the works of the Lord, performing for the Lord and go for the GOAL and not the Gold. This was very experience has drawn all of us closer and also has increased my desires to grow in the Lord MORE!!! You know it's important for us a believer to live a life after Christ. He should always be reflected in our behaviors. I am so Thankful for God's love and direction. Our song was Stir up the Gift - Joe Pace. Our performance was a production... also we were featured in the Washington Post newpaper (picture included) even though we didn't win.

" Although it didn't win, no one outdid Detroit's Burning Bush International Ministries Mass Choir in terms of spectacle with its rendition of Joe Pace's "Stir Up the Gift" that had some of the men wearing "Phantom of the Opera" masks and the women donning fans -- all while incorporating hip-hop and black Greek fraternity step-show dance moves." ~John Murph

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/14/AR2010111403972.html

I've learned so much about singing since I've been in this choir. One of the most important things is if you take time and apply the lyrics to your life you will not only feel the Joy but you will feel the change!!! Welcome it... Believe me WELCOME IT!!!! Somethings that we said were... Should not be... be afraid... God has not given us the Spirit of Fear but the Lord has given us POWER!!!!! We need to use the tools of Love, Power, Joy, Peace and watch God work a wonderous work in us and for us!!!

Love You!!!

How Sweet the Sound Part 1

Some of everybody... ok 1/3

Kim, Susan and Me!

Last night I realized... I learned... I understood. You know God is so wonderful to me. He's the only one that can heal, love, save, and that died for me. I love him so much and when his anointing touched me I just weep because of Joy, gladness and pure Love! I am so Thankful.

Our choir is in the HSTS competition and I have been practicing. I am very excited. I love to sing, I love the choir and I'm very excited for our opportunity. Last night it happened. I was in Worship mode while we were doing the sound check. The song was "I Love You Jesus, I worship and adore you... just want to tell you... Lord I love you more than anything..." God let me know that everything that is going on is for my making. I need him. I need him to survive. I need him to make it through to the next level in him. He wants me to Be open and recieve the words that we are singing for his Glory... I need to allow him to make me over and over... Mold me. I need to know that we are ministering and the moves is just half of the ministry!!

Pictures will follow!!!

Well Well Wellllllll... I'm posting again!

Ok... Let me catch up again... June... I don't know what when down in that month. I do know I was on a High from going to the Sistah Retreat in May. I have been scrapping like crazy. Also, I've been hanging with some of the women from SOC site at Archivers. It's been GREAT! I've prepared for my trip down to St. Simons Island for Tamsyns Wedding. It was good to see some (I repeat) some of my friends. I didn't get to see many people at all. I wish I was able to hang out more but, it is what it is. I did get to spend time at my church, get a word that I've needed... from the Man of God's mouth. I Thank God for him and First Lady Nicole. They are Truly Special People. I had a wonderful time with my Mom and Dad Menefee. I Love this with God's Awesome Love. It was so Great spending time with them! I love their house... definately a HOME! My Mom and Sister were doing Great... It was good spending time with them it's been a long time. I am so greatful to have spent more time with my mom than I thought. She's so kind and makes the best pound cakes ever! The Wedding was at Epworth By the Sea (the chapel below is where we were; outside).

Also, in July I had plans to go to Port Huron... Port Huron has Mackinaw Boat Races yearly and I heard this was a nice place to be and see... So I went. It was nice, The boats were Great and when I left the "port" area I saw the AWESOME Blue water! I will be returning on Aug 4th to go on a water cruise for 2 hours and explore the water and the Beautiful bridge. I can't wait. The only thing about going to the port... I didn't get to see the boats sails... I was so sad but, the water brightened up my day. I will be going back. Lastly, Rochelle went to Chicago and brought me some popcorn back! It was sooooooooooo Good!!! I had to take a picture of it and share it with my friends!!! I was too excited about the taste and ate it all so now I'm going to chicago to hang out with some of my sistahs and to get my popcorn fix!!! More pics will be coming soon!!! Heheheheeeee... LOL

Happy Birthday to me... August1! I can't believe the year is almost gone!! Thank god for a Good Year!!! I give him all the Glory, Honor and Praise!!! I'll be back soon... enjoy the pics!

U.S.A.

Reading one of my sistah's blogs a came across this nice map. I have covered some of the US but, I have many dreams of visiting each state. I guess I need to outline my Bucket List!


visited 17 states (34%)
Create your own visited map of The United States

What a Wonderful Weekend!!!!

The "INCREDIBLY TALENTED SISTAHs" from Sistah's Retreat #8

Ok... So, I live in Michigan. I'm Loving it. This weekend I had to be in GEORGIA! It was time for my Scrappin' Sistah's Retreat! The drive was good. I did the normal. I sung, talked on the phone, prayed along the way. I then made a pitstop in Flowery Branch, GA to see Arneshia. Shirl caught up with us and Olive Garden was very nice. P.S. I love Arneshia's new scrapbooking room and I'm thankful for the good laughs shared! (Left to Right, Arneshia, Me and Shirl)

Next Stop... THE RETREAT... Ok...I didn't get my Seat nor my BED (I'm not yelling,.... wink wink)... But, I forgave Camille. LOL I had a wonderful time. I Laughed, Scrapped and had Great Fellowship with the most talented, beautiful and intelligent women!!! I love Love LOVE each of them so much! It was fun to form bonds with the new ladies... "The Newbies" were GREAT! They fit right in ... I mean they let me borrow all of their stuff!!! hehehehe... I learned a lot from both of them! they are very good at this craft!

I really missed my Sistah's that could not make it. I just want each of you to know that I Love you all dearly and I can't wait until we can come together again and SCRAP, Laugh and Share! (Left to Right - Camille, Me and the Fabulous Lisa Renee)

Fabulously Lisa Renee... It was her Birthday this weekend. Note: It's amazing to share someone's birthday with them... I wish Lisa Renee Great Blessings and Awesome Joy for this new year!! Love You Lisa Renee! Smooches!!!

I Thank Tena so much for her Love, Encouragement and Thoughtfulness! I LOVE YOU!

I seen my Mom... It was AMAZING seeing her. She looked so good as did my Auntie. I'm so Blessed to have Family! (Left to Right - Mom, Auntie and Me)

I can't wait until Oct.!

Enjoy the Photos! ~I can't believe I didn't take any pictures on the road! LOL

It's me...

It's me I've been away for a long time. But, here is a picture of me when I went to the church Founder's Day Banquet. I had a wonderful time dressing up and looking pretty... I wish you could see my lovely shoes. They were very cute!!!

Over these few months God has been strengthening and grooming me... I love him so much and I am thankful for all the blessings... I can do all things with Christ who strengthen me!!!!

Ok OKKKK!!!

It is not labor for me to blog. I love it. I enjoy typing, thinking and sharing. Everything now is coming back together and my new routine is being set up... I can't wait to scrap, blog and use the left side of my brain for a chance.

My adventure here in Michigan is going well. I am rebuilding slowy and steadily. I'm excited about the future and all the blessings that are on the way. Time is waiting for no one and I am determined to "Praise the Lord and have a Joyous time in it"!!!!

Hello Everybody!!!! I'm BACK!!!!
Until Later!