Get out the tissue....

I don't know if anyone has seen this truly amazing video but I have seen it several times and came across it again tonight. It moved me to tears as it has done everytime I have watched it.
It is a video about the realtionship between Father and Son.....and God's relationship with us. It really is one of the most moving videos I have ever seen.
The links that this Father went for his Son, to me, shows the links that Jesus went for us and so much more.....what love!

The most important list to live by

The most useless thing to do......Worry
The greatest Joy..................Giving
The greatest Loss.................Loss of Self-Respect
The most satisfying work..........Helping others
The ugliest personality trait.....Selfishness
The most endagered species........Dedicated Leaders
The greatest "shot in the arm"....Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome..Fear
The most effective sleeping pill..Peace of mind
The most crippling failure........Excuses
The most powerful force in life...Love
The MOST dangerous pariah.........GOSSIPER
The worlds most powerful computer.The brain
The worst thingto be with out......Hope
The DEADLIEST weapon...............THE TONGE
The two most powerful words......"I can"
The greatest asset.................FAITH
The most worthless emotion..........Self-pity
The most prized possession.........Integrity
The most beautiful attire..........A smile
The most powerful channel of communication....Prayer
The most contagious spirit.........Enthusiasm
The most important thing in life...GOD!!!!!!

Sprinkler Park Fun

C.J.playing on his slip n slide

C.J. has had so much fun playing on his slip and slide. In this video, however, he almost lost his bathing trunks-now that would have been one to send in to AFHV!

Please pray for the Chapman Family

As I heard the news today about Christain singer Steven Curtis Chapman's Daughter and Son, my heart just ached and tears would not stop coming from my eye's.
It is so hard to understand, to wrap your brain around something like this happening is just to much to take in, BUT it does happen and it shows us all OR it should show us all, that life is so short and at any time God could call us home and that is what He did with little Maria Sue Chapman.
It seems like 5 years is such a short time but I am sure that that precious little girl felt more love than she could have ever imagined, probably more than some people that live a full life time.
She had such incredible examples of Jesus' love from her wonderful parents who have been living out that life for as long as I can remember. I first became a Christian about 19 years ago and Steven Curtis Chapman's music was so touching to me and I could really feel the love of Christ through his music. I have been so blessed to see him in concert many times over the years and I pray that God will just wrap his loving arms around their son and help him to forgive himself and not carry the guilt and burden that he for sure feels right now.
I had a very close friend from High School that accidently did the same thing with his precious little girl Morgan and he has really felt the healing from God and he has blessed them with another beautiful daughter, who is now two years old.
I feel like God tries to speak to all of us through times like this. We all are one day going to be taken from these earthly bodies but what do we learn from it? why does it seem at times that it is so hard to love each other and to really do as God says "To love others as you love yourself"!
I guess we live in a world where most people just don't really care about each other as much as they really should and the sad thing is that one day it will be to late and they may not have that chance to say "I love you" again.
The one thing I do know is that little Maria knew just how much she was loved and her Family will never have to worry about asking "what if" or "if I had only". I know that it will make me hold on to my Family and Friends even closer and to always make sure they know they are loved and cared about. God could call me home tomorrow and I don't want to leave any doubts of how I feel and where my heart is.
To my Family and Friends, I do love you and I am so thankful and blessed that God has put you in my life and on this earth.
From my Heart,
Tracy... 1 peter 2:11-12
please go to stevencurtischapman.com to view some precious videos of sweet Maria with her Family.....

C.J. and Daddy time

Fun day at the park

Fun at Chuck-E-Cheese

C.J.'s last T-Ball game.

C.J. had his last T-Ball game today, since we will be out of town the end of the month. It was so nice that he got to play against his friend William's team. It's kind of sad that there will be no more Saturday's at the ball field but I am pretty sure we will have PLENTY more years to see C.J. play-GO WHITE SOX!

C.J.'s last day of school

C.J. had so much fun on his last day of School on Friday. They got to eat
Chick-Fil-A and he actually ate fries for the first time-yummy! C.J. is REALLY going to miss his Teachers, Mrs. Upchurch and Mrs.Stapp, he so looked forward to seeing them. He will have a very busy Summer though. Going to D.C, VBS, Mississippi to see MiMi and his Great Grandparents as well as to Augusta to see my Family, not to mention our beach trips and spending time with friends going to the parks/sprinkler park. It will be a great summer. I pray that everyone has safe travels where ever you may be going this Summer and that you will have wonderful memories to carry with you always!

fun day at Sprout

C.J. and I met my friend Victoria and her Kids, William and Allie, at Sprout this morning. We went and had lunch and afterward came back to play for a while longer. As we were leaving we ran into Camille and her sweet Sister -In-Law. She said that Kelly was bringing all the boys, and CJ loves playing with them, so we stayed until 4:30. Needless to say, C.J. had a VERY long day at Sprout BUT he had so much fun!
It was so good getting to hang out with the girls as well.

Mother's Day!

There is no gift that I could ever receive that means more to me than being C.J.'s Mom. I am so greatful to God for blessing me with such a special little boy. My heart is so full of love I feel at times it might explode. I also want to send out a thank you to both my Mom and Chad's Mom because with out the both of you ( our Dad's helped a little) C.J. would not be here, so THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!
Thank you Jesus for loving me so much that you choose me to be C.J.s Mom:)

I pray that this day will be filled with lots of wonderful memories for all the Mom's out there.

fun night with friends

My baby not feeling well.

I took C.J. to the Doctor today and found out that he has strep throat. Poor baby, I think that he has had it for 3-4 days now and because he never said that his throat hurt I didn't even realize it. As soon as we left the Doctor he fell right to sleep-I love watching him while he is sleeping but it's sad when your babies are sick.

Busy Monday's

C.J. had a busy Monday, as usual. We always have his class at "Little Gym" on Mondays after school and he can't wait to see "Uncle Steve" as somany of the kids call him. We then went to the park afterward and I just love the picture I got of C.J. blowing the Dandelion. One of my favorite books that I read him is called"How do I love you" and it has a picture of a little boy, blond headed, in the park,blowing a Dandelion. I always have wanted to get a picture of C.J. doing that. Needless to say as soon as we got in the car to go home C.J. was out like a light:)