GOOD BYE but HELLO!

So the Verdict is in .....GOODBYE FAST FOOD and HELLO HOME COOKING for the sake of Lent! So for the next 6 weeks fast food chains will not be gaining any of our money.Its more of a Gain than lost. Hopefully it will stick and our pockets will get bigger with money and our weight will get smaller, well at least mines.lol.

Lent: Its here already???

So today marks Ash Wednesday, so we will be hopping on over to mass this evening to recieve our Ashes. Isa will have to miss out on Ballet for the sake of the lord. She was advise and didnt seem to mind. I try to instill the customs and religous practice that was bestow upon me as a child. Growing up in a stricken Catholic family, we never missed a sunday unless we were under certain circumstances, so we ended up going on Saturdays. My father always told me and my siblings that its not much to give the Lord one hour out of the week to give thanks and praise for the blessing that he has guided us to obtain. So I try, to make it to service every Sunday and with Husband overseas, its a must. With the beginning of Ash Wed upon us, Lenten season has begun. The big question, WHAT TO GIVE UP FOR LENT? Years back I remember giving up candy, meat, bread, etc. But this year its a different? Totally clueless. 40 days of repenting in the coming day of the Easter celebration. What can I absolutely live without for 40 days. I could fast every friday. It just seems to come quicker every year. Thinking hard is hard...lol. Go into junky food detox will be realistic and eat more of natures healthy offerings.But we will see how it turns out. I wish everyone the best of luck with whatever they give up. Sacrifice is here.

Lent

It begins with ashes.

The mark of the penitent.

A public sign that we are about to embark on a conversion of heart.



It arrives quickly, nipping at the heels of the joyous promise of the Christmas season.

It arrives so very quickly that it

nearly comes as a shock.



A painful reminder that in our joy we have strayed.

A startling reminder that our lives, too, will pass quickly.

So quickly that when the number

of days He has granted us have been expended, perhaps that,

too, will come as a shock.

Lent.

A time to turn to God.

To repent.

To prepare.

Lent.

Don't waste it.

We are the World Remake!

The first make of this song was amazing. The remake is even better. So chilling.

REFLECTION: Letting Go

So I was having one of those days where I just wish my husband was here. I prayed to the lord to give me that extra push so I can get through this lil rut that I was in and then my friend Joy sent me this note from a well known Pastor, TD JAKES. It totally made me think and made me realize that life is to precious and to be thankful for what you have and push on forward. My BFF, Bea got on to TD Jakes reading a few years back, so without futher or due...Read on and self REFLECT....

By T.. D. Jakes

There are people who can walk away from you.

And hear me when I tell you this! When people can walk away from you: let them walk.. I don't want you to try to talk another person into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you, staying attached to you. I mean hang up the phone.

When people can walk away from you let them walk. Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left.

The bible said that, they came out from us that it might be made manifest that they were not for us. For had they been of us, no doubt they would have continued with us. [1 John 2:19]

People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay.

Let them go.

And it doesn't mean that they are a bad person it just means that their part in the story is over. And you've got to know when people's part in your story is over so that you don't keep trying to raise the dead.. You've got to know when it's dead.

You've got to know when it's over. Let me tell you something.. I've got the gift of good-bye. It's the tenth spiritual gift, I believe in good-bye.. It's not that I'm hateful, it's that I'm faithful, and I know whatever God means for me to have He'll give it to me. And if it takes too much sweat I don't need it. Stop begging people to stay.

Let them go!!

If you are holding on to something that doesn't belong to you and was never intended for your life, then you need to......

LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to past hurts and pains ........

LET IT GO!!!

If someone can't treat you right, love you back, and see your worth......

LET IT GO!!!

If someone has angered you.

LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge.....

LET IT GO!!!

If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction... ..

LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets your needs or talents

LET IT GO!!!

If you! u have a bad attitude.... ...

LET IT GO!!!

If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better......

LET IT GO!!!

If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to take you to a new level in Him.........

LET IT GO!!!

If you are struggling with the healing of a broken relationship. ....

LET IT GO!!!

If you keep trying to help someone who won't even try to help themselves... ....

LET IT GO!!!

If you're feeling depressed and stressed .............

LET IT GO!!!

If there is a particular situation that you are so used to handling yourself and God is saying 'take your hands off of it,' then you need to......

LET IT GO!!!

'The Battle is the Lord's!'

During the next 60 seconds, Stop whatever you are doing, and take this opportunity....

(Literally it is only ONE minute!)

All you have to do is the following:

You simply say 'The Lords Prayer' for the person that sent you this message:

The Lords Prayer

Our Father, who are in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, forever.

Amen.

Next, send this message to everyone you know. In a while, more people will have prayed for you and you would have obtained a lot of people praying for others!

Next, stop and think and appreciate God's power in your life, for doing what you know is pleasing to Him.


If you are not ashamed to do this, follow the instructions!

Jesus said, If you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you before My Father'

If you are not ashamed, send this message.... only if you believe.

'Yes, I love my God. He is my fountain of Life and My Savior.

He Keeps me going day and night. Without Him, I am no one. But with Him, I can do everything, Christ is my strength.' This is a simple test.

If you love God and you are not ashamed of all the great things that He has done for you, send this to everyone you know.

God loves you and watches over you everyday

My Roots: Mama Olo

(LtoR Mama Olo, Aunty Maliali, Aunty Ropine, & Aunty Pupa'a)

I was browsing my cousin's FB old school pictures and came across this photo. Its a picture of my mom's mother (tina') and her sisters. My mom's tina'( mama olo) is always known for her mean mugging photo poses.lol That lady is crazy at times and we have endless stories on her. Regardless of her crazy ways, I love this women to death.I love this picture cause it shows that even through time they still find time to spend time with each other. I hope that me and my sisters can make a photo like this when we are old and gray.

Sister Love: Tea anyone???

My sitter sent me this today while I was at work. A total pick me up for the day. Its a bit blurry cause she took it with her phone. My oldest loves to play pretend and tea time is one of her favorites. She always has make up names for everyone and has designated the name "Rosa" for my youngest. Too funny.

Mile stone: 9 months

Can you believe that I gave birth to this precious thing 9 months ago. Where has the time gone. She is on the verge of walking and crawls everywhere and puts her hands on anything she gets her eye on.

We love you Ily and thankful that God has blessed us with a bright and intrigued child like yourself.

Happy Birthday Monique

Today marks a wonderful day of our youngest crew member my litter sister Monique turning the big 23!!! It was just yesterday we were bossing her young butt around and still are.lol. She is a wonderful aunt and an even better sister!

We love you monique and wish you nothing but the best. With God's blessing, we hope you achieve everything in life and many more to come.

Love you, Sis!!