Bucket List

I'm here with my kiddoes watching Curious George and started searching Facebook. I saw where a friend had visited South Africa a few years ago and decided I'd make a bucket list. The only problem is, Thern isn't here and it would be fun to make one with him but if I don't do it now I'll never do it.

I wrote an article about people who have bucket lists which is also why I'm all of a sudden motivated to do a bucket list. So, in no particular order here are some things that would be fun to do. Some of these things are already in our plans but I thought writing them down might be good.

1. Take Thern to Paris and kiss by the Eiffel Tower

2. Take the kids to Disney

3. Take the kids to England

4. Write a book

5. Take a two week vacation with the fam

6. Start fun family traditions that will carry on through our grandchildren

7. Take Thern to Canada (he'd like to visit)

8. Eat at Chef Ramsey or Tyler Florence restaurant or cook with them

9. Work on a little project idea Thern had for underprivileged youth in Knoxville

10. Own a weekend Bed and Breakfast in our home.

That's all I can think of. So, I guess I'll get started planning and saving and planning some more. Don't laugh if you see me on Masterchef or Foodnetwork pitching some crazy show with Tyler Florence. :)

Happy Labor Day,

Trill

Hunger Pains

"Someone sleeps tonight, with the hunger for more than an empty fridge”- Alicia Keys, New York

I heard that lyric in Alicia Keys song New York today and was freshly reminded of what I have to be thankful for. Earlier this week I was a little annoyed because I have about seven to ten pounds that I continue to hold on to since I have been nursing my little daughter. I think it is okay to desire to fit into my clothing so I am not at all condemned about wanting to lose the weight.  That annoying feeling quickly went away though when I realized that I have enough food to feed myself and my daughter. My fridge isn't empty, it never has been. So almost as quickly as the annoying thoughts came, joy and thankfulness sprung up into my heart.

I don't have hunger pains, but I know there are many people who do. Many who are sleeping and asking God for a job, praying for more than an empty fridge, asking for joy in the morning. I just feel compelled to pray for those who are hungry. I'm not hungry, I have seven to ten extra pounds extra on me, pounds that I will rejoice over because I know they are signs that I am being fed.

Revelations 7: 13-17

13 Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?” 14 I said to him, “Sir, you know.” And he said to me, “These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

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Corner-copia! BBQ and Kids Activities

I don't know how many of you are from the Oak Ridge area but if you are you probably know Ken Green as ex- Principal of Oak Ridge High School ( and West High School) and Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Well at Cornerstone Church of Knoxville we know him as the incredible super barbecue man!

Ken is a member of my church and also a gifted bbq smoker. He along with a team of awesome servants will be serving up food at our fall festival Corner-copia.

Where: Cornerstone Church of Knoxville, 1250 Heritage Lake Blvd.

When: Sunday, October, 17

Time: 4:00 p.m-9:00 p.m.

For all of the family to enjoy and FREE! There will be activities for the kids and I think a hay ride!

Let me know if you are coming!

She's excited!