Ok all, there is a song that is on repeat in my life lately. It is In this Place by Minister Kim Stratton (whom I recently saw at Christ Bible Church). I searched over and over for this song to hear and read the lyrics, but to no avail.  So I finally sat down and listened to hear not only the lyrics, but to also hear what God is saying to me through this song.  I have shared the lyrics below, and want to know if you feel a move of the prophetic? Do you hear that God is calling us to cast our cares upon him and then relax!! OMG ain't he good?? I feel a Praise Dance coming soon!

As I glance at my budget, I notice that I am one run away from falling in a financial mudpit!  In my anxiousness to sign-up for every 5K run I could handle, I forgot that I have a household to maintain.  Yet to my surprise, and thanks to BGR Sisters, I found  out about VIRTUAL RUNs!!!  These runs are completed at your own leisure and guess what...THEY ARE CHEAPER, and support a CAUSE!!!  I am currently looking at two for August...

1. Barking Mad About Breast Cancer Virtual 10K!
2. The Great Cupcake Race!

It has been exactly 391 days since my last post, and  I only just realized it as I entered a contest!! Thanks to Calendar Counter Page for this wonderful chart to show me how delinquent I have been!

		Rounded:	Rounded Up:	Rounded Down:
Number of days	391 days	391 days	391 days	391 days
Number of weeks	55,86 weeks	56 weeks	56 weeks	55 weeks
Number of months	13,03 months	13 months	14 months	13 months
Number of years	1,07 years

• I am a new RUNNER!!! I began my running fun with BGR!!! and I love it! The only problem is childcare in the morning when we go :-(.  It is okay, I am making it work and love how my body feels post run!! As I mentioned before...I was trying to enter a contest and realized that my blog was (gasp) abandoned...the contest is for a Muddy Run!! Doesn't that sound like fun!!  The Pretty Muddy is coming up really soon, and I am gathering friends now!!  However, this is one of the more costly runs of the ones I plan to do, sooooo that is why I entered A Stay At Home Mom's Pretty Muddy Contest!!!... So, as I train, complain and grow into this season, I will definitely keep you in the loop. 
• I am also trying to keep a Happiness journal as discussed on OWN!! I look forward to seeing my end result...

So, FystyMama is back-Running On-Ready to see what the end is going to BE!

It is Wordless Wednesday, but a new MOG I met on Twitter Minister Hanchell @TWH_PhD has also appropriately named it Soul Winning Wednesday!  There has been a lot of POWERFUL PRAYER this past week through internet based connections!  Since I have been so fortunate to just fellowship with others through the blogging and twitter use, I want to bask in this PEACE! 

Resting in His Promise

FystyMama

I have been bitten by the Twitterbug! This overwhelming, time snatching program has spread like a virus and has infected by entire lifestyle!  I talk with #hashtags and even when I send an email, I use the @person format, even though I know the message will not suddenly appear in their inbox.  I know I am late, but I was "one of those" that would never do something like "tweet"...Oh well!

Through snooping on various peoples TLs (timelines) I found that Tweetdeck allows me to not only view what is going on in my Twitlife, but also my facebook life!!! WoW! I also added the app to my phone, so I am never without a wonderful update on someones life! I can only blame the virus, as twitter overtakes me and makes me scroll through my timeline for hours and hours.

Yes, I am still very careful with my information, but found that this format allows me to be nosey and no one even knows the better!

I must add-Twitter is not only for snooping!  I have also found a lot of  positive things that happen via the many connections one makes on Twitter.  I have had prayer, learned of exciting events in my town, and found information that was very beneficial to my Facebook friends.  One person I am following even said there have been several Twitmarriages and Twitterhookups!
POWERFUL!!



My Newfound TwitterFavs:

1. #Tworship- This sensational idea is from Richard Mayhan or @mcProdigal.  You go to a website at the designated time and listen to Praise and Worship music and Tweet your praises.  It is awesome!
2. Positive Tweets-I am following several Pastors, public speakers, and just lovers of God which makes my TL mindblowing. My favs thus far are (in no particular order):
1. @NatalieSGrayson
2. @rob4scripture
3. @LifeVerse
4. @catherinefru
5. @visadklline
6. @BishopJakes
7. @RevRunWisdom
3. My News Tweeting at all times of the night and morning fav is @KevinMinott (hopefully I grow from his assistance!)
4. My Fav Tweeter Friend (friend also IRL) but didn't know me in the "Twitter world" is @LittleTechGirl-Great tips for those that can keep up! I promise I am getting there

So, I hope this information helps-so you too can become Twitfected by theTwitterbug!

It has been a hectic time in my life! DD just graduated from Kindergarten, which to most would not be a major problem, however most do not have a such a special 6 year old~

The problem began with DD's wonderful 6th birthday! I tell you the cost to host something at B Zone is enough to feed a small village. Nevertheless, after many days of waiting for RSVPs, on May 11 we had over 22 kids celebrate with Ms. T. 

SIDEBAR------> I think parents have to stop using RSVP on the invite and clearly state "I am paying $10 a child for this party-if you can or cannot attend let me know.  I am on Twitter Facebook and see you as we drop off our children at school/church/Girl Scouts.  I also live in a location accessible by carrier pigeons".  Maybe then we would have a decent head count before the party begins.

SIDEBAR #2-----> God Knows I am not cheap, but when did parents stay and eat food faster than the invited children? One parent even ordered more cups from the Party HOST!!! This was not to replace the family dinner

Anyway, the cake was awesome, the magician was late, but Ms. T received over $400 in gifts and the magical (cue background angels on harps) CELLPHONE!  YES my DD's wonderful father gave her the ultimate gift that trumped all other gifts.  DD even asked me "So where is your present for me mommy?"!

Yes! That is when the drama began my DD became a monster. She would wake up in the morning and call everyone and anyone that would answer.  Her older sister said "I will call you back in 5 minutes".  DD watched the clock feverishly-waited 5 mins and called her back.  After checking the call log I found that she actually redialed that number 6 times within 10 minutes.

Her dad calls and we hear "Its My Daddy on the Phone ring tone" over and over and over...

Yet, in the midst of my complaining, I was soon provided the overall reason why I let her keep the phone.  On May 17, 2011, DD called me from the van of her aftercare provider (thank God I was in my office) and told me the driver left her in the van alone.  We talked for about 5minutes while she described the location and tried to spell the store he had gone in. I remained calm (again the GRACE of GOD) so she would be calm and when he returned I hung up and proceeded to contact him.

Now, as you may know, I do overreact sometimes, but I had "heard" from DD that he would step away from the van, but he always said he remained in view of the van and she was fine.  Today I had proof that he was not in eyesight and was gone a long time.

I called him (again still calm) and asked if he had left DD in the van.  When he immediately yelled instead of answering the question, I received my answer.

DD did not return-Thank God for the cellphone!

FM

It has been a loooong while since I have had the opportunity to write, blog, or even sit without some nagging voice or email pulling me away (damn google alert lab)! It is time for me to come back as I have had so many things happening that I just can't tell it all!

1. My DYS-Darling younger Sister-for those thinking son, is getting married in less than 2 months. This is important to share as we just began planning. I say we because---WE (mom/me) had to jump in because ummmm... time was passing and she just sent out save the date notices (last week)??? Nevertheless, I must chronicle that adventure because it has been a laugh riot!


2. I am transitioning from the Creamy Crack to au natural! It has been a challenge, but in the Tiana voice "I'm Almost There"! I have my test locs in and have to share my journey!
3. Finally, as the DD gets older, I am slowly realizing I am old!
4. DD tests for the CPS gifted program and we are waiting and PRAYING for the results to favorable!!

So I've got a lot of work to do, so strap in and away we go!!