GOOD MONDAY !!!!

Well you ask yourself what is so good about Monday. 
"The weekend is over and now I have to get back to routine!!!!!"

Let me tell you why I am happy this morning; because JESUS allowed me to wake up this morning being about to breath and drive myself to work and make a fresh pot of coffee with French vanilia cream!!!!
AMEN !!

We had a pretty trying weekend beginning with Friday.  I woke up and took Kayle and Sofia to her doctors appointment and while waiting for them, I got a flat tire.  I called my dad, my brother Paul, my other brother Rick and no one answered their phone.  I sat in the car thinking to myself, "what should I do".  Should I panic or cry.  Should I call AAA.  Then I decided to call my sister Ester just to inform her that I would be ordering her jewelry today and during our conversation she asked me, "what are you doing sitting in your car".  I explained to her the situation and she said, "I'll be right over.  I'll go to the gas station buy Fix a Flat and be right there".  Before I could say, "No, thanks, I'll call AAA".  She was already on her way.  In 5 minutes she was there ready to help.  Wow, we as woman can do anything.  I was so impressed that she was ready and willing to help me without questions asked and she had a plan.  God is good.

Then on Saturday, I woke up and Norby and Andrea asked me to go to breakfast with them.  "Really" I said.  "What you're asking me to breakfast cause you want me to pay".  Norby looked at me and said "No, I'm paying".  I almost fell to the floor in shook.  So, I spent the day with Norby and Andrea.  We went to breakfast, Walgreens, Target and then the movies to see Courageous.  (By the way; GREAT MOVIE !) By the time we got home I was so tired that I decided to take a nap.  My plan was to get up early enough to shower and get all pretty, pick up Alina from the train station and go to church.  Well, I over slept!!!  Jumped out of bed, combed my hair back and I just put it up in a barrett and left to pick up Alina, looking a hot mess. 

Well, when I got to church I saw Monica on the phone with Janie and she was in a shock and panic mood.  I asked her what's wrong and she replied, "My mom and dad were just in a car accident" and ran out the door.  What horrible news to hear that someone was in a car accident and not knowing if anyone was hurt or not.  So, I started to pray.  My brother Joe and Janie were rear-ended by someone going around 50mph but due to our great God that we serve, he protected them and allowed them to walk away without serious injury.  Thank you Jesus.  The amazing part of this is as soon as Isaiah heard that his Tata and Nana were in a car accident he began to pray.  Mind you, he is only 5 yrs old but he did what he knew best.  He prayed to Jesus to help his Tata and Nana while JoJo cried all the way to the hospital demanding the he see his Tata. (JoJo turned 4 today).  AJ and Sammy were in the car with Joe and Janie when the car accident happened and were not injured but it is so amazing how kids react.  AJ and Sammy were scared but they were more scared for their Tata and Nana, they were not worried about themselves.  They just wanted to know that Tata and Nana were okay.  Sammy would not leave Janie's side when they arrived at church.  He was so concerned about them and wanted to know, "if that guy was going to hurt them again".  I ask that you keep them in your prayers for fast healing on their bodies.  They are both sore but doing well. 

So, you see why I'm thankful this morning.  I am thankful that my family is safe.  That Jesus took control of the wheel.  That I reconize that I can not live my life without Jesus.  I am thankful that I have my family in my life.  I am thankful for my job and my surroundings.  I am thankful for my kids and grandbaby, Sofia.  I am thankful that Anthony is growing and doing well and that we will all meet him in December when he decides to bless Norby and Andrea.

Also, the reason why I wanted to wake up early and get pretty on Saturday was I had a feeling that a certain someone was going to go to church and he did and I looked a hot mess !!!  No lie, I looked a real hot mess.  This just goes to show you that we always need to be ready in all areas of our lives. 

People get ready, Jesus is coming and you don't want to be caught off guard.  Be prepared!!!

Love and Prayers,
Maria