Queenies Little Kingdom

Everybody wants to fit in, right? We feel that way our entire lives. From the time we are little munchkins….most of us are trying to get accepted. By peers, parents, siblings….anyone. We know somehow that being accepted means we’re worth something. We’re of value. But that’s not really where we get our value from, is it? Those of us who are born again saved Christians know…..our worth is from Christ. People don’t make or unmake us valuable. That’s a lesson in itself. I have felt “less than” myself at the hands of other’s. Something that I feel passionate about……not doing to anyone, ever! I really want to make other’s feel important and valued by me.

Today….my baby, that Sweetboy I love so much got accepted! It was exciting to see his name and then beside it “Congratulations” you’ve been admitted to Indiana University! I can’t explain it. I’m thrilled for him. But I have this lump in my throat that only another mama might understand. I feel sad too. It’s been wonderful being his mom. I can’t find anything about him I don’t love. Even the messy stuff! He’s a wonderful person…..and an amazing young man. I’m starting to feel the “realness” of the time we’re facing. Graduation is June 6th! It will be here in a flash of time. I say that because I’ve just lived through twelve of the fastest years of my life. How can 4 1/2 months not fly by?

Don’t let me sound too sappy here…..I’m just a mom that’s having to watch her first-born babe leave the nest! It’s hard, ya’ll. Letting go is not in me…..I’m hooked! Ally asked me the other day how mom’s give up so much for their kids? Are women especially equipped or something? The only answer I could come up with is yes. I told her, something happens……once you have a baby, God takes away most of your selfishness. You start to think of someone besides YOURSELF! Then I remembered how I was as a teen. It was all about me. But now……I’d walk through a burning building for my kids. I love them that much!

I’m going to celebrate my sweetboy and his accomplishments! How exciting it is to “get accepted”! This is a big deal! He has great goals set for himself and he’s going to need all the support from home he can get. I can’t wait to cheer him on in his next phase of life. IU Bloomington isn’t too far away either. We can be there in an hour and a half. Now….it’s time to focus on how to pay for it all. Hmmmm! Pre-med, YIKES!

GAVIN…….WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! GO I U !!!!You’ve always been a happy kid….and your smile proves that. I love being around you….you’re magnetic! I hope your future is even greater than the first 18 years of your life. You deserve it! God bless you, son!

I couldn’t believe it when Michael Phelps won the gold….over and over (he won a record of 8 gold medals) during the 2008 Olympic Games. I sat amazed, like most of the world at his incredible victories. It was a very exciting time for Americans! I felt so proud for him. What a great accomplishment. This would put Michael Phelps in the record books as being a 14 time gold medal winner. WOW!

I sat again in disbelief as I watched the news during dinner tonight. I’m behind on the “happenings” usually. I don’t watch very much tv. On Foxnews, the story was Michael Phelps pictured smoking pot!?! Huh? What in the world? Oh man! No way! What a total let-down! After doing a little reading on the superstar athlete, I found this wasn’t his first brush with a crime. He was arrested in 2004 at the age of 19 (ahem!) for drunk driving! Hello? Is anybody listening? This kid is not ok. He’s 23! What’s ahead?

I can’t help but feel disappointed. I’m a mom. I’ve worked daily to instill positive behavior into my kid’s lives. They’re teenagers….and people influence them. We all influence someone. It’s just how it goes. I’m angry that he would be so STUPID as to do this kind of thing. Obviously it’s in his lifestyle. He seems to have party type habits. I can’t help but think of all the times he wasn’t caught. Or why would he do this type of thing to his body? He’s making gazillions because of his physical abilities. What a dummy! What a sad fact that he is influencing young people all over this world to “PARTAY”!!!! Oh….and please…..don’t tell me he’s not. Read around. You’ll find witnesses describing him looking quite at home with the bong in South Carolina. Sad!

I’ve experienced let-down before over sin in someone’s life. This isn’t my first time. It just reminds me how we so easily put people on a pedestal. We put our faith in people….when we really need to focus in on God and follow only Him. If you’re a parent….and you’re hearing these stories about famous people doing crazy things, talk about it with your kids. Point out, mistakes….and regret. Everyone makes mistakes and everyone usually regrets them. Be sure you are teaching your kids WHO to follow. His name isn’t Michael Phelps…it’s JESUS! While it isn’t our job to beat up on Michael Phelps……it is our job to pray for him. I challenge you to do just that.

Galatians 5:4  “You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace.”

When I was growing up my family never watched sports on tv. Except the Olympics, of course. By the time I reached high school though…..I never missed a Super Bowl game. It’s the day football fans eagerly await after that last playoff game is played….THE SUPER BOWL! This year, I’m sad. My sweet Colts won’t be there, neither will little brother Eli with his Giants. But, I’m not gonna let it spoil my fun for the game to be played tonight. I’ll be yelling and jumping up and down (this is really how I act, ya’ll) all during this game. Who will I be cheering for you ask? ARIZONA CARDINALS!!! Of course!

So….if you’re one of the only people in the entire country on this computer instead of screaming and eating in front of the football game! Get to it! Go watch some football! It’ll do you good!
Oh and good news to fans in my county……we’ve already gotten a call for 2 hour delay for school in the morning. Woohoo! I can stay up and watch ….GUILT FREE! It’s been a rough time being out of school all last week thanks to that killer snow and ice. I’ll need that extra rest time in the morning. heehee!

Here’s a little Card love by the Golden Cousins! These guys are believers! GO CARDS!