Interesting?

Well, I heard a statement made yesterday, " Agreement, does not mean something is right". I began thinking about that statement. For me it spoke mountains. I live my life to pour out for others. No matter how tired or drained, its what I do. I may not agree with people or a decision, but yet and still I will do what is right when required.

Please understand, by no means am I claiming to be a saint. I have a million flaws and maybe more than most. I have a ton of dry bones in my life that I am not proud of. However at the end of the day, I would never change any of that because it gave me greater understanding. An understanding that I may not have had.

SO agreement? What does that mean? I see alot of people who will manipulate people into agreeing that their way is the best way. I have seen people make a decision based on just wanting to agree and not argue. Why? Right and wrong are just that right and wrong!

I have become somewhat of a safe harbor person. Their are very few homes I will go to and feel comfortable. I do not surround myself with alot of people becasue I have been told that my face tells the story.

I will never believe that I have to agree with someone to do the right thing. My job is to love unconditionally. Does that mean I will like everyone or their ideologies? NO, because trust me, their are a few folks that should be happy I try to do the right thing.......lol

I know one thing for sure, one thing I can agree on is that Jesus is the one solid truth in my life. He does not always agree with me but He does allow me to make choices and in turn suffer the consequences. He does not employ me to be perfect, He employs me to strive for the mark and keep panting after Him.

SO are you living your life to be in agreement or are you living your life to the fullness God has for you by doing what is right, not perfect, but right?

So many times we don't think something through or we attempt to justify a choice or decision. Why? What God has for you is for you and no one else. Trying to live the life of another is guaranteed to fail. Try being who God intended you to be.

I am completely ok with the fact that I am quirky, weird, OCD, ADHD and truly am a morning person, I love to cook, clean and I love kiddos as much they make a little crazy, I love them, I love crafts and reading. Quality is much more to me than quantity. I am not very social in the entertaining sense of the word, I would rather have a bustling, noisy house of teenagers than be sitting in a friends house.

God has given me a few good friends but for the most part my kiddos are my world and I would rather have a lifetime of them, then a few moments of "ME" time.

Do you agree? Guess what its ok because your agreement does not make or break what my heart knows to be right!

Big Texas! Big Adventures = Big Soul Seraching

Wow! Its been an adventure. We made it to Cedar Hill in June. What seemed to be a move without adverse affects, turned into a ROLLER COASTER!

I was blessed beyond measure to have the entire summer off with my kids. Football was in full swing. Trying to find my way around was great fun. Our town is not that big but getting everywhere else is.

My house is full of teens. Our dog died after 5 years from some type of poisoning.

We are turning into the same house we were in San Diego. Many teens and shannigans. I won't change it at all.

Reflections to come.

Moving Day is almost here.

Well after many months of praying, deciding and now waiting, the time has come. We are finally moving. Texas here we come. The movers have taken all our stuff, everyone is learning to love an air mattress, the dog has an attitude and well dinner organization is at a hault. I cannot wait to actually have our lives back. It is an amazing journey we are embarking on and definitely life altering.

Some things I know to be true becasue God has given me clarity:

1. No matter what anyone says this move is the right thing for MY family.
2. I am going to learn to make PITA Bread.
3. My cleaning company will flourish.
4. I will cheer on my boys of fall.
5. I will hinor God in every decision I make.
6. My house will be our sanctuary.

I do not know what else is going to happen but hey, God is still in control, right? My kids are being awesome about it and I could not ask for better. Change is scary but I am destined to find the fun in it all.

Keanu doing the Haka at the Multicultural Fair

Cheer Competition 2011

What an adventure!

I think getting your life back on track has to be one of the hardest things to do. My life is a continuous movement of the heart God gave me. I was listening to a sermon today and the question was posed, "When you leave this earth, what few words would describe your life, that would glorify God?" I found it very interesting and pondered the thought. After much thought I was like, I got it! Her life was a drink offering! In the bible it talked about an offering of wine and water representing the pouring out of ones life for another. That was it, that was me. God gave me the spirit to pour out to others. I don't have alot and I am a tad quirky, but I never say no and willgive my all to anyone who needs it.

So I then began to look back on the days where I felt so tired and drained, wondering who would fill me back up. God's word fills me when I have nothing left. I have learned over the past few months that I must continue to do God's will for my life even though I may feel tired and broken.

I must rest in his strength and know that he is God. I finally understnad that scripture. I know how to rest in him. I strive for the Proverbs 31 woman mentality. I know I can not have idle hands and I am to bring honor to my family.  People make fun because I am a neat freak and wants things a certain way, but God does not say living in chaos is ok. I can't function or pour out if I am in chaos, either mentally or spiritually.

Seeking after God's will has tested me. I am still on the journey towards His will and will stay on the road until the end.

Keanu Johnson DE Class of 2012

Madison Warhawks make it to the State Bowl Championship in Carson California!

Wow, what a blessing to have 3 of my children be honored and able to go together to the biggest game of their high school lives. After an amazing season and hard work. They did they. Rick Jackson and his Warhawks won a CIF Division IV Championship and a bid to state in one season. God's eye are definitely on the Warhawks. You all are amazing.

Catching Up!

As 2010 comes to a close, our year always starts when school starts. Our family has grown alot this year. it has been a tough year this year but God is still in the forefront of our lives. Let's see, where to begin?

Football Season is the best season and my boys of fall are doing it big. Western League Champs!

Can't forget the cheerleaders!

I am excited to see the New Year arrive and the spring sports to boot. But I love the fall!!!

It's about time!

Wow! It's been over a year since I have updated I think but I had to recover my password. Anyway, I am back and let the freedom to jot down the happenings of my life begin. I will be posting each day. I promise.

End of an Era!

This spring the girls played softball at CGFP. Adrenna and Bailey played on the same team and Mackenzie had a team of her own. After along grueling season, both teams came in 2nd.

We all came home and took well deserved naps. Mother's day has come and gone and we spent some time at Balboa Park for some extra credit for Spanish Class.

Now it's time to relax for the rest of the evening.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday William! We miss you!

Well Hello World! As usual the Daniels household is never dull. Spring break has been wonderful but not without some sort of catastrophe! My dog tore his du claw and needed surgery and then my oversized muscular son's leg mucles just donot like him. Last year his hamstring broke off a piece of his pelvis at the bottom and this time the quad tore off the top side piece of the bone. They at first thought surgery but now the muscle has relaxed and fibrous tissue has already began to grow so its 6-8 weeks of crutches and ice and rest. Tell that to a 180 pound 14 year old football player. After all is said and done the kids did had an exciting spring break. We went to Magic Mountain and they swam the entire next day. Here is a picture of what broke on Keanu's hip: The AIIS which is the second piece from the top. We also went to the beach for the day and the kids played in the water and Bailey almost fell in. Will and the boys played Frisbee.

Magic Mountain was also a ton of fun. We had 10 total people and man can you say we were super tired by the time we left.

Were we the rainbow coalition! I am so glad the kids enjoyed their time off but man I am so glad they went back to school.

Almost 1 Year Later

Wow! 2009 has arrived and is a third of the way over. The New Year has brougth many things into our lives. Some wonderful and some not so wonderful. William is on his last stretch of Military life. He will be getting out in October of this year. I began a new job in January and I love it! God really answered my prayer this time but I was also very specific in my prayer. Now onto the kids.

DJ: is going to the 11th grade and has finished football, basketball and is now in track. He is jumping. He really has grown alot this last year. He is 6ft tall this year and so handsome but still a handfull. He finfished drivers ed and is studying to take his permit test!

Keanu: Well what can I say. he suffered a pelvis fracture with a hamstring tear on September 11, 2008. It was the Mt Carmel game. He was rushed to tChildren's hospital and after some morphine he felt like he could play again that day. Wrong answer! He was out for 5 weeks and came back week 6 but did not return to run the ball anymore that season. He had to endure 16 weeks of physical therapy and was finally cleared for the upcoming season. During his recovery he played freshman basketball and wrestling. Unfortunately I had to take a picture of a picture and it was blurry but you get the point, he has GROWN. He will be 15 this summer. Not my baby anymore!

Adrenna: Miss Ree-Ree is going to be 14 years old this year. She will graduate in June and move on to Madison with her brothers. She cheered for the Clairemont Hawks Midget team this season and will be trying out for the Warhawks Varsity squad, big ambitions for a freshman. She is working through Backhand spring class each week to prepare. Let's hope all her hard work pays off! She is also playing softball in Clairemont.

Bailey: Bailey also cheered this season and played basketball and is playing softball and continues gymnastics. Man i'm tired, are you! She is still her bubbly little self and will be in the 7th grade this fall.

Mackenzie: Also known as Max to her softball friends! She is getting so big. She will start middle school in the fall. She is continuing her rhythmic gymnastics and loving all the bending in her life.

As for Will and I: The same. We are sports crazies. Will will resume coaching in the fall! I am now the football booster club president. What was I thinking? No, I love to be there with the kids and Will and I will forever be known as "Coach" and "Momma D"! I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Happy Birthday William

April 16th 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another busy season!

We are in full swing again of busy sports and dance and gymnastics. Along the way I had to take a long look at my work situation and decide whether to stay where I am or to move onward and upward. Staying home and working is not my cup of tea so I work outside the home, but somedays my job makes me want to stay home. Anyway, I am pleased to say that God has blessed with a great opportunity in the way of a great new job that is more $$$$$$$$$ but with the ability to grow within the company. I am so grateful to God. Thank you, Lord. I start April 28th and I am so glad. The biggest thing I must get used to is wearing real clothes....AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!.Anyway here are some pics of the last 2 weeks events........