Friday, December 21, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Stress Reducing Advice
An Angel says, "Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what mayhappen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice."
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so that you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that willcompromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often toomany.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time;don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find outwhat God would have you do and let go of the anxiety ..If you can't doanything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinarypurchases.
13. Have backups: an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house keyburied in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent anenormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You every day.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19. Get organized so that everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality oflife.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems inthe bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try to pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often agood "Thank you, Jesus."
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best theycan).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33. Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36 . Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for thatyou've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGSAROUND FOR YOU.
"If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans8:31)
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so that you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that willcompromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often toomany.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time;don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find outwhat God would have you do and let go of the anxiety ..If you can't doanything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinarypurchases.
13. Have backups: an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house keyburied in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent anenormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You every day.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19. Get organized so that everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality oflife.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems inthe bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try to pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often agood "Thank you, Jesus."
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best theycan).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33. Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36 . Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for thatyou've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGSAROUND FOR YOU.
"If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans8:31)
Friday, December 14, 2007
God has kept me here for a reason.
I survived because He has a plan for me.
All my bad relationships, the consequences, the
hard times, the sad times, the death of my loved ones, the back
stabbing from my friends, the negative thoughts, or the lack of
support; I made it because I am blessed!
I release and let go of all past hurts, misunderstandings and grudges
because I am abundantly blessed! I recognize them as the illusions
they are, and sent from the enemy to kill my spirit, steal my joy, and
destroy my faith; For God is all there is. All else is a lie! Now give
yourself a hug, wipe your tears away and walk in victory!!!!!!!!
I love you, but more appropriately God loves you BEST!
Be blessed and know that you are at one with THE SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD!
And may the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.
Genesis 31:49. Amen!
Be Blessed "The Will of GOD will never take you where the GRACE of GOD
will not protect.
I survived because He has a plan for me.
All my bad relationships, the consequences, the
hard times, the sad times, the death of my loved ones, the back
stabbing from my friends, the negative thoughts, or the lack of
support; I made it because I am blessed!
I release and let go of all past hurts, misunderstandings and grudges
because I am abundantly blessed! I recognize them as the illusions
they are, and sent from the enemy to kill my spirit, steal my joy, and
destroy my faith; For God is all there is. All else is a lie! Now give
yourself a hug, wipe your tears away and walk in victory!!!!!!!!
I love you, but more appropriately God loves you BEST!
Be blessed and know that you are at one with THE SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD!
And may the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.
Genesis 31:49. Amen!
Be Blessed "The Will of GOD will never take you where the GRACE of GOD
will not protect.
Watch your tougue
Your words, your dreams, and your thoughts have power to
create conditions in your life. What you speak about, you can bring about.
If you keep saying you can't stand your job, you might lose your job.
If you keep saying you can't stand your body, your body can become sick.
If you keep saying you can't stand your car, your car could be stolen or just stop operating.
If you keep saying you're broke, guess what? You'll always be broke.
If you keep saying you can't trust a man or trust a woman, you will always
find someone in your life to hurt and betray you.
If you keep saying you can't find a job, you will remain unemployed.
If you keep saying you can't find someone to love you or
believe in you, your very thought will attract more experiences to
confirm your beliefs.
! If you keep talking about a divorce or break up in a relationship,
then you might end up with it.
Turn your thoughts and conversations around to be more
positive and power packed with faith, hope, love and action.
Don't be afraid to believe that you can have what you want and deserve.
Watch your Thoughts, they become words.
Watch your words, they become actions.
Watch your actions, they become habits.
Watch your Habits, they become character.
Watch your Character, for it becomes your Destiny.
The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settle for.
Thought I would share this with you.
In the search for me, I discovered truth.
In the search for truth, I discovered love.
In the search for love, I discovered GOD.
And in God, I have found Everything.
Be Blessed
Watch how your circumstances and situations begin to change when you change the way you speak.
create conditions in your life. What you speak about, you can bring about.
If you keep saying you can't stand your job, you might lose your job.
If you keep saying you can't stand your body, your body can become sick.
If you keep saying you can't stand your car, your car could be stolen or just stop operating.
If you keep saying you're broke, guess what? You'll always be broke.
If you keep saying you can't trust a man or trust a woman, you will always
find someone in your life to hurt and betray you.
If you keep saying you can't find a job, you will remain unemployed.
If you keep saying you can't find someone to love you or
believe in you, your very thought will attract more experiences to
confirm your beliefs.
! If you keep talking about a divorce or break up in a relationship,
then you might end up with it.
Turn your thoughts and conversations around to be more
positive and power packed with faith, hope, love and action.
Don't be afraid to believe that you can have what you want and deserve.
Watch your Thoughts, they become words.
Watch your words, they become actions.
Watch your actions, they become habits.
Watch your Habits, they become character.
Watch your Character, for it becomes your Destiny.
The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settle for.
Thought I would share this with you.
In the search for me, I discovered truth.
In the search for truth, I discovered love.
In the search for love, I discovered GOD.
And in God, I have found Everything.
Be Blessed
Watch how your circumstances and situations begin to change when you change the way you speak.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Curtis's First Buck
Hey Family,
Lets congratulate Curtis on Bagging his first "buck" (deer). I know for some this may mean little or nothing, but for those of us who enjoy the outdoors, THIS IS BIG.
It's like catching your first fish for a 5 year old boy, or catching the big one when your 16 years old. Curtis I'm proud of you and keep up the tradition.
Peace,
Unc...
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Pray by Laurice Fields
Caught Up wit an old friend the other day..
He was moanin n cryin about his life being in dismay..
He ask'd "Whats shall i do?"
I told him to pray..
He replied "No way, God don't wanna listen
to what i have to say."
So I said 'STAY'
"Stay with the mess your sulkin in..
Go find your enemies and b-come friends with them.. again..
Make yourself weak, become meek, blind..
Hide your shame yungin hide your shame..
Just don't point in other's direction when your to blame."
He spit with venom on his tongue..
"Oh, you became one of those holy ones..
Actin like you've descended from the the sun..
NAH SON..
You just don't know what i've been through..
Walking the streets with your head down.
hoping noone seen you.
Man i got issues."
I'm like, "Dude i don't have time to lend you a chair
and pass you tissues..
I'm no therapist.. I'm not good at this."
He had the sickest grin when he said..
"Since you picked up a Bible..
your on this whole spiritual thing.
Girl please when it all falls down,
You'll have a sad song to sing..
And everytime you sing .
it'll start to sting..
And the more it stings ..
the more'll you'll think..
and with every thought it brings..
you'll begin to sink.
With that said I suddenly had a burst of Joy..
You know the type when a child gets a new toy.
With a smile i gave my reply..
"I will confess
at some point ..
my life was in a mess.
This too used to have ya girl STRESSED.
You remember when i used to hang around..
By men; I used to get clown'd
BUT NOW
I realized life will have its ups and downs..
and I will not give anyone the satisfaction
to see me frown..
Because that battle has already been won.
Place me infront of all my enemies
locked and loaded..
I'll stand victorious with out a gun.
I CAN'T BE TOUCH'D..
Yes I know the thought of it is way too much.
now you can tell ..
that at this current moment my life is pretty well.
Oh No No .PLEASE ...
There's nothin else you could possibly say..
but I will say ..
If you want a change in your life ...
Start to pray."
He was moanin n cryin about his life being in dismay..
He ask'd "Whats shall i do?"
I told him to pray..
He replied "No way, God don't wanna listen
to what i have to say."
So I said 'STAY'
"Stay with the mess your sulkin in..
Go find your enemies and b-come friends with them.. again..
Make yourself weak, become meek, blind..
Hide your shame yungin hide your shame..
Just don't point in other's direction when your to blame."
He spit with venom on his tongue..
"Oh, you became one of those holy ones..
Actin like you've descended from the the sun..
NAH SON..
You just don't know what i've been through..
Walking the streets with your head down.
hoping noone seen you.
Man i got issues."
I'm like, "Dude i don't have time to lend you a chair
and pass you tissues..
I'm no therapist.. I'm not good at this."
He had the sickest grin when he said..
"Since you picked up a Bible..
your on this whole spiritual thing.
Girl please when it all falls down,
You'll have a sad song to sing..
And everytime you sing .
it'll start to sting..
And the more it stings ..
the more'll you'll think..
and with every thought it brings..
you'll begin to sink.
With that said I suddenly had a burst of Joy..
You know the type when a child gets a new toy.
With a smile i gave my reply..
"I will confess
at some point ..
my life was in a mess.
This too used to have ya girl STRESSED.
You remember when i used to hang around..
By men; I used to get clown'd
BUT NOW
I realized life will have its ups and downs..
and I will not give anyone the satisfaction
to see me frown..
Because that battle has already been won.
Place me infront of all my enemies
locked and loaded..
I'll stand victorious with out a gun.
I CAN'T BE TOUCH'D..
Yes I know the thought of it is way too much.
now you can tell ..
that at this current moment my life is pretty well.
Oh No No .PLEASE ...
There's nothin else you could possibly say..
but I will say ..
If you want a change in your life ...
Start to pray."
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Be Yourself
The key to living a happy, fulfilling, satisfied life, is really very simple. Just be the person God made you to be, and have the courage to do what God called you to do. He has a unique and individual plan for your life, and the way to becoming a champion for God is to discover that plan and follow it wherever it may lead. But because you are human, it's easy for you to get distracted—many times, because you're trying too hard to please other people. Of course, there are legitimate demands on your time that must be met. The good news is that these things don't have to thwart God's plans for you. Just make it your desire to follow and please Him, and you won't be thrown off the path by life's demands and distractions.
Prayer:
Lord, please help me today to use the abilities and gifts You have given me to honor You. Thank You for not expecting me to try and be someone other than the person You made me to be. In Jesus' name. Amen.
"Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly." (Romans 12:6)
PRAY THIS EVEN IF YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE IT!!
Dear Lord,
I thank You for this day.
I thank You for my being able to see and to hear this morning. I'm blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me. Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to you.
I ask now for Your forgiveness. Please keep me safe from all danger and harm. Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each and every day to clear my mind so that I can hear from You. Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things. Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over. And It's the best response when I'm pushed beyond my limits.
I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my heart. Continue to use me to do Your will. Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak... Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others. I pray for those that are lost and can't find their way. I pray for those that are misjudged and misunderstood. I pray for those who don't know You intimately.
But I thank you that I believe. I believe that God changes people and God changes things. I pray for all my sisters and brothers. For each and every family member in their households. I pray for peace, love and joy in their homes that they are out of debt and all their needs are met. I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God. Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight. I p ray that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees it.
If God brings you to it, He will carry you through it...
I thank You for this day.
I thank You for my being able to see and to hear this morning. I'm blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me. Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to you.
I ask now for Your forgiveness. Please keep me safe from all danger and harm. Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each and every day to clear my mind so that I can hear from You. Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things. Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over. And It's the best response when I'm pushed beyond my limits.
I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my heart. Continue to use me to do Your will. Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak... Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others. I pray for those that are lost and can't find their way. I pray for those that are misjudged and misunderstood. I pray for those who don't know You intimately.
But I thank you that I believe. I believe that God changes people and God changes things. I pray for all my sisters and brothers. For each and every family member in their households. I pray for peace, love and joy in their homes that they are out of debt and all their needs are met. I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God. Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight. I p ray that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees it.
If God brings you to it, He will carry you through it...
Saturday, December 1, 2007
OH IT'S ON NOW!!!! ......TOP TREE
In the spirit of a little good natured seasonal competition, lets post pictures of our Christmas trees, the best Christmas tree as chosen by VOTE by the family wins a $25.00 gift certificate to RED LOBSTER.
This is ours... What y'all know about a ROTATING TREE...it's spinning, it's spinning, it's spinning..
"Monthly Praise and Worship Song"
This is a new feature to the Website "Monthly Praise and Worship Song". This song has a special place in my heart.
Song: A Secret Place
Artist: Karen Clark Sheard
Album: 2nd Chance
Year of Released: July 2002
Click here to purchase from iTunes
I PRAY THAT.....
I PRAY THAT....God would continue to bless this family and allow us to grow stronger a unit as the family continues to grow.
Anyone else with something to add?
Anyone else with something to add?
JOKE OF THE MONTH....DECEMBER 2007
Top 5 Signs you bought a lousy Christmas Tree.
5. It's two feet tall, forty feet wide.
4. The Sales guy at the tree store asks: "You're not a cop, are you?".
3. It looks like a broom handle with a lot of coat hangers.
2. It's very small and says "air freshener" on it.
1. Your neighbor is JEWISH and has a better Christmas trees than yours.
My personal favorite..
Your CAT wont touch it (now that's a bad tree)
5. It's two feet tall, forty feet wide.
4. The Sales guy at the tree store asks: "You're not a cop, are you?".
3. It looks like a broom handle with a lot of coat hangers.
2. It's very small and says "air freshener" on it.
1. Your neighbor is JEWISH and has a better Christmas trees than yours.
My personal favorite..
Your CAT wont touch it (now that's a bad tree)
Decembers Monthly Best Wishes
Hey Family,
It's time for December's Monthly Best Wishes. Family Members with events happening in this month POST it and let the family know about it. REMEMBER, if it's important to you it's important to us.
First let’s all congratulate Beverly on her marriage to Mr. Robert Riddick on OCTOBER 16, 2007 (now her father, brother and husband are named "Robert") Beverly, I guess you officially GOT "ROBBED" on October 6th huh? "Just kidding" welcome to the family brother Riddick. In addition we like welcome to the family... Let me do this in my boxing announcer voice.
"In this corner, weighing 6 lbs, 4oz. coming in kicking and screaming, attached to umbilical cord, with a big snot booger in his nose, family please welcome....La'Brawn (Dr. after you did that, it hurts when I Pee Pee) Noal Riddickkkkkkkkkkkkkk" (Beverly you been a busy young lady). Born to Robert and Beverly Riddick on November 26, 2007 at 12:53 am.
BIRTHDAYS
Family Member: Robin Fields (wife of Robert C. Fields)
Date: December 1st
Event: Birthday
Family Member: Sir Porter Fields
Date: December 3rd (Monday)
Event: Birthday 1 YEAR OLD
Family Member: Daveen Fields-Mann
Date: December 4th (Tuesday)
Event: Birthday
Family Member: Thomas E. Fields III
Date: December 12th
Event: Birthday
Family Member: Rokiya Fields
Date: December 14th
Event: Birthday
Family Member: Latoya Weeks
Date: December 24th
Event: Birthday
Family Member: JESUS CHRIST (Son of GOD)
Date: December 25th
Event: Birthday
Family Member: D’Maya Fields
Date: December 28th
Event: Birthday
Last but certainly not least on December 1st 1994 we buried our grandfather Robert C. Vanhorn. I have great memories of "Granpop" as we called him. He was a Gentleman in every sense of the word, he loved (the love of his life) his wife, our Grandma Olive (he called her "Ollie") and years after her death he would cry when he talked about her a true "gentle" man. He always had an open house and made you feel comfortable and he loved his kids and grand kids. When I was a kid he would take me to the movies and he loved Wilderness and Outdoor movies. I would go over his house and we would watch TV together and he loved WWF WRESTING and the METS. He took me to see Grizzly Adams and The Wilderness Family and I still remember riding in the back of that old Station Wagon, man we had great times together. When I was in 6th grade my school was 2 blocks from his house and I would go over his house and we would talk and he would make his home made Beef Stew, I'd eat and go to sleep, man no one makes it better till this day. GRANDPOP I know I can speak for this family when I say we love and miss you.
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