525 - tag you are it!!!

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE ? Sort of. all the men on my dad's side have the middle name Lee so i was named and called Leigh?

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? today, the Lord really touched me as i was speaking.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? I only print except to sign my name

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? ham and turkey..

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? 4 very special ones.and 1 already in the Saviors arms

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I would like to think so. I invest a lot in my friendships. Friendships are very special to me.

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Sometimes. If I know you well enough. Or in a mood....

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? nope, lost them at 19

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? HECK NO! I am afraid of heights.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? cheerios or captain crunch

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? sometimes

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? yes, physically

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? rocky road

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Their eyes. smile and height

15. RED OR PINK? pink

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF? my weight

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? friends from Charlotte

18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Black jeans and black boots.

19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? does a Coke count?

20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? kids playing and new friends in Wisconsin - I am not at home - just completed a conference...

21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? pink, red, yellow - happy colors

22. FAVORITE SMELLS? babies, logs burning on the fire; my husband (no matter what time of day he always smells like he just jumped out of the shower), the ocean, bread baking, coffee

23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? hubs - Clay

24. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? what my kids are playing and tennis and my hubs

25. HAIR COLOR? blondish brown with much highlighting

26. EYE COLOR? hazel

27. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? noppers, but i think my eyes are fading with age.

28. FAVORITE FOOD? anything made for me or at a restaurant.

29. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? happy endings all the way and if i cry even better!

30. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Alvin and the Chipmunks

31. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? white with red jacket.....

32. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer if i get to go to the beach

33. HUGS OR KISSES? hugs from friends, kisses from kids and hubby

34. FAVORITE DESSERT? chocolate

35. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? The Bible, Parenting, Dream Giver

36. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? we don't have a mouse...

37. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? nothing. I didn't watch last night.

38. FAVORITE SOUNDS? rain on the roof (Preferably tin), the ocean, good music, birds, my children laughing , wind blowing through the trees/leaves, crackling fireplace

39. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? I don't like bugs and not into rocks.....

40. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Greece - a cruise I had to go on with my husband's work. poor me! We have another one in May. bummer...

41. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? nope, not that i know of.

42. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Maryville, Tn.

If you read this then you are tagged... let me know that you played along. I have not done this in a long time!! Have fun!

390 - I'm Diggin' Jesus

I received this meme (what does that stand for anyone?) from actually many different people. It is the one asking me to tell 5 different reasons why I dig Jesus. I don't mean to sound holy roller-ish, but that almost seems disrespectful to say I dig Jesus! But I will go with it because I have so little time this morning. I woke up late and have to be at our church in just a few hours. Getting 4 kids ready for church can not be done lickety-split. So even though it is only 7am, I am way behind. We have to be there no later than 9:45.

Here’s the drill:
1. The person tagged (that would be me) lists 5 things that they dig about Jesus.

2. Then they tag 5 people who, in turn, lists 5 things they dig about Jesus on their blog.

3. Finally, the 5 tagged people post a comment on this blog linking to their post on their blog.

Got it? Okay, here goes – one attempt to sum up what I dig about Jesus in 5 statements:I am going to try to be less obvious than the regular stuff that of course we all "dig" about Jesus.

1) I am amazed or I dig (still having trouble with those words) Jesus' creation. I love to go on long country rides and just bask in His beauty and creativity. I love to take pictures of it all even though my photography can not even do half justice! I am amazed when I see a lightening bug doing its thing knowing that he too is praising Jesus. He was sent here to glow and he does it without hesitation and probably has to, to survive. Oh may I glow more often!

2) I am amazed at the people Jesus causes me to cross paths with, other women, that love Him too. There are times I think I am all alone in this world, but then HE brings one my way to encourage my steps or me to even encourage them. That is way cool. I have lived everywhere all my life and He always brings people into my life. And what He has done through the stinkin' World Wide Web is incredible. Now I dig that and am so grateful!

3) I am amazed when I take the time to sit and study His word, He always speaks. In fact it is almost a miracle every morning. I study the Word or am doing a Bible study and possibly walk away wondering, "Hmmm, now I am not so sure what I am suppose to get from that." But then the miracle takes place as I begin to blog. He makes things come out of my fingers that I could never thought of if i had just tried to sit on the couch and wait for the revelation. It is all Him and I dig that!

4) I am amazed at prayer. Not so much the prayers He answers for other people because I expect those to come in some fashion, but when He changes my heart. Now that is diggin'. I am just shocked when I have a 180 turn on a decision or am willing to release something or hold on tighter. I know me kind of well, and I know it is only Him that could have done that in my life to make me react or whatever differently. I dig His power!

5) I am amazed that He is not done with me. There is so much to do, but when I think of all He has already done - amazed and dig! I love His do-overs and try agains. I love His patience and His kindness. I love His grace and mercy. I love His strength and His power. I love His endurance and softness too. I love His understanding and patience - did I already say that one - well, I need to! I just love all of Him and I have only scratched the surface. I want to know Him so much better. Give me more desire to really know Him! Forgive the disrespect if it is seen that way, But I dig you, Lord! Do you dig me?

There you have it! Now I would love to hear from you - Valarie, Lucy, Nicki (I know you are on vacation, but when you get back), Kim, Travis (I don't know him from Adam's house cat or i mean he doesn't know me, but I thought i would try), and Iris.

Thanks for playing along. Have a wonderful day. I am off to a full day field trip with my church. We are going to Pump It Up. Protect us Jesus! I love you!