Baby news...

...well, not 'true' baby news to some people but in our wonderful but crazy household they're babies to us... FOUR PUPPIES that are actually 2 weeks old ...three little girls and one boy.....SO, that makes us have a total of 11 (yes, 11) Boston Terrier Dogs/puppies...this is a picture is of Christine and her puppies...

We kept the other 4 Christine had (Nov 2008) but there is NO way we can keep these..much is Dallas Victoria's dislike!! We already have TERRIFIC homes for all of them (and I would agree to keep them before I let them to go to unknown or bad homes). My friend Rebecca (who found Ray-Ray for us) is getting this one...a girl... (oops! the picture to the left) the other 3 are going to family members... (oops, again the picture looks upside down) ...the boy is the one on its back--- or maybe an easier way ... girl, girl, boy, girl. Are they not the cutest things!!! My children keep reminding me how I have always said I'd have a 101 Boston Terrier Bulldogs ---which I did say --if I ever don't work I will --have more that is ... NOT 101!
Now since I haven't posted anything in FOREVER and I am already talking about my sweet bulldogs here are some updated pictures of them.... this is our 'Little Bear' and I am ashamed to admit it but my favorite of the 4 --- I mean look at him ...Does he not look like that little boy who always stays in trouble? He is so sweet but loves to chew on shoes, tv remotes, sleep on pillows and look at you like 'What me? What did I do?' Then when he is 'out' he is out...and loves to sleep on Victoria.










Now for the other sweet ones...this is Christy... the little petite girl who can take on ANY of her 3 brothers!! (below)

This is RJ: nicknamed the 'Gentle Giant because he has big paws and walks like a giant -- and is SO sweet... (ok, this is taking much longer than I thought so, I am quickly finishing this post)
And this is Rocky like a child in that he is jealous of everything... if you talk to one of the others -- you have to talk to him, if you pet one of the others you must pet him...but he is sweet too...
(And before you say anything about the fence... that fence is around 3 acres the dogs get to run and play in!)

Last picture before I get off the computer (it's been SO long since I wrote a post I forgot how long it takes to write one, add pictures, edit, etc...) This is the picture we just for the billboard for the CLinic (it was just put up this week).

Ok, no more time....I hope everyone has a great 4th of July...

A month without a post!?!?

It's hard to believe that it has been almost a month since my last post ... I just never seem to have the time to write anything - when I do get on the computer I usually just 'jump on' to check out a couple of blogs that I follow... McMama and Jonah and Bring the Rain and Bundles of Beginnings...

This has been a very busy but enjoyable week... starting with last weekend when my sweet precious father-n-law came over from Alabama to see us... he is such an incredible man... and I love him dearly!! (My mother-n-law wasn't able to come b/c she is still in the hospital). Here is a picture of Slater and his dad...
Mr. Lowry came over so he could go with us to my Uncle's 85th birthday party on Sunday... and party we did!!! All of us went to West Point on Sunday for Uncle Tug's party ... it was amazing!!! There were more than 300 people there and lots of food and all of us 1st cousin's got to be ALL together --- the first time in years!
It was lots of fun ... we sat around and talked all day -- literally ---
Uncle Tug (the birthday boy) is married to my daddy's sister, Ruth ... (they have been married for about 55 years!!!) ... There were 4 'children' in my daddy's family--- Glynn (now deceased), Ruth, Bob (my daddy) and Harold...(here is a picture of Uncle Tug, Uncle HArold, Aunt Ruth and my daddy--taken December 2008)... they all had girls and when we were younger we spent summer's, holiday's, vacation's together and although our 'family duties' keep us from seeing each other as often as we would like we ALL know that it only takes a phone call and any one of us would be there for the other!! This is a picture of us from last Sunday...




Well, even though I have a lot more I'd like to write I have got to run --- Slater and I are about to watch some movies we rented.... I WILL do better with my posts!!!

..remembering to praise God through it all...

What a week!!! It has been SO busy at the Clinic...and while I might sound like I am complaining I am NOT --- I am praising God !!! (I promise!!!)- although I will have to admit yesterday (Thursday) after about the 20th time of having a patient become angry over having to wait I wasn't praising --- I was ill!!! --- but I always remind myself that in today's economy I have NO right to complain...I have SO much more than others---

..which brings me to my next thought... one of our patients who came in this week was an elderly woman who owed a bill of less than $30 -- she was SO excited to pay her bill -I mean truly excited! Why would she be excited you ask ... because she was ABLE to pay her bill... and as she was handing me the money all she could say was 'God is so good and he takes care of me -- and I'm not worried because I know he is going to help me through this...' I guess this where I admit I am NOT usually 'happy' to pay bills in fact usually I am extemely unhappy --- so, God sent me several thoughts/messages this week... remembering to praise him while busy at work, patience during 'angry patient times', and being 'happy' to be able to pay my bills...

...the kids are gone this weekend --- my plans!?! to clean house...very much a yuk except for it really really needs to be cleaned ... but that's ok it will be nice to actually be home to clean it...

...ok, so this was a pretty dull post ... I 'write' posts in my head all the time but then when I get on my computer I spend my 'writing time' reading everyone else's blogs --- I admit it I have become a blog addict!!!

Wordless Wednesday...

Prayer request....

....I have a prayer request.... it is for Dr. & Mrs. Jack Zorn and family ... Dr & Mrs. Zorn were in a horrible car wreck about 2 weeks ago (yes, I am that far behind in writing) Dr. Zorn is out of the hospital but Mrs. Zorn is still in UAB (Birmingham, Ala) --- if you feel the need or would like you can follow her progress at www.caringbrige.org/visit/sarahzorn

(This was copied from the caringbridge website...)

Dr. and Mrs. Jack Zorn were in an auto accident with multiple vehicles and an 18 wheeler carrying fuel. There was one fatality. Frances' injuries are life threatening. She has received in excess of 40 units of blood and has a broken back. She was not expected to make it but because of the multitude of prayers God has had mercy on us and spared her life.

(This is the Mrs. Zorn's progress as of Sat. February 28, 2009 @ 9:22 am)

Mom rested pretty well last night although still having pain of course. They did a back x-ray at 3 A.M. and had blood drawn at about 4. The doctors will be making rounds shortly so we look forward to hearing an update from our amazing medical team. We hope to get a chest tube out today and maybe another one tomorrow if we get lucky! The staff is certainly impressed with her strong constitution! The family is greatful for the love and support our friends have given us. Thank you Jerry Jenkins from Roebuck Parkway church for offering your home to us as did Norman and Helen Oakes, Steve Cotney, Ray & Jane Skelton and many others. Mom and Dad will cherish the guestbook entries that will be printed out in a nice book. We enjoyed so much mom wiggling her toes and feet and reminding us in the middle of the night that her legs work and she is not crippled!!! Thank you in advance for the continued prayers...God is using this ordeal for his glory...that is evident.



As you can see Mrs. Zorn is making progess ... This is an incredible family who have literally dedicated their lives to the worship of HIM ... God has many wonderful things planned for her and her family...

Thank you for praying.........

Robin & Slater

Fifty things about me...

Oops...I was just going to write 25 but I got carried away...sorry...

1. I was born on December 15, 1967 in Jackson, MS.
2. My parents adopted me through the Mississippi Children's Home in Jackson, MS
3. My 'name' in the Children's Home was Millie.
4. I met my birth mother when I was 25 yrs. old.
5. I have a total of 6 bioliogical siblings --- 2 sisters and 4 brothers ... only one of them (a sister) 'knows' about me.
6. I am from a really great small town in MS that I have loving 'nicknamed' God's country.
7. I am an only child.
8. I was a United States Senate Page for Senator Thad Cochran when I was a junior in high school and lived in Washington, D.C.
9. I graduated high school in 1985.
10. I graduated from Mississippi State University in 1989 with a BS in Secondary Education -- Social Studies.
11. My best friend in high school was named Lisa.
12. I taught school for 10 years.
13. My momma was a Court Reporter and my daddy taught high school Agiculture.
14. My daddy taught me how to weld, wire a 3-way switch, have a 'true' garden, etc... (he didn't want me to a helpless female).
15. My momma read to me EVERY night when I was little --- she read me Benji, Heidi, Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farm, the whole series of Little House on the Prairie and many many other books.
16. I had three dogs growing up named Mister, Maggie, and Sweet Pea.
17. My first 'car' was a 1963 Ford Farlane (this was in 1982!!!) that my friends named the 'Bat Mobile' because my name is Robin and this car had 'wings' on the back!
18. I met Slater at 'Old Venice' (Italian rest) in Starkville ... when we married he took me to Venice, Italy on our honeymoon!!
19. I am completely and totally against home-schooling (no, this is not something I will debate with you --you have your opinion I have mine).
20. I love to read --- although I NEVER have time to read any more.
21. I love to travel and have been lucky enough to have traveled many many places.
22. I was told by my ob/gyn when I pregnant with Dallas AND Victoria that they were going to have Spina Bifida (neither one do).
23. My sister-n-law, India has the prettiest skin I have ever seen.
24. My daddy was tough, hard, and unyielding to/on me growing up but it made me a very strong person.
25. My momma was loving, sweet, and one I could (still can) tell anything to.
26. My favorite food is baked potatoes with cheese, sour cream and mushrooms!
27. My Grandmother (my momma's mother) was the most devote Christian woman I ever met --- anytime I had a 'prayer request' I always sent it to my Grandmother because I knew she had a direct phone line with God.
28. Although I don't have work and would like being home a little more than I am -- I would never enjoy being a 'housewife'.
29. I did not vote for Obama and don't support him in any way.
30. I became a Christian when I was in the 3rd grade.
31. I have been to Disney World five times --- it's a place you never get tired of.
32. I don't understand the fastination with facebook and myspace.
33. My pet peeve is 'fake people' --- either be yourself or be nobody.
34. I NEVER buy clothes, shoes, etc... at full price -- either the item is on sale or it's not bought.
35. Since my daddy was a Agiculture teacher and MS allowed housing for Ag teachers I lived in a house on the high school campus until I was in the 3rd grade.
36. I was in the band in high school --- I played the flute and twirled a flag.
37. I think the South is the neatest place to live.
38. If I could meet anyone I wanted it would be Faith Hill.
39. I am from the generation of 'sun worshippers' --- everyone laid out in the sun and used anything and everything to get dark ie butter, Wesson oil, Sheen hairspray --sunscreen? What was sunscreen?
40. I will always regret that Slater and I didn't have a baby together.
41. I can't stand to see someone not be quiet and respectful when the Star Spangled Banner is being played/sung.
42. I have taught in many different schools --- my favorite was Neshoba Central High School in Philadelphia, MS.
43. I believe you 'pick and choose your battles' in life.
44. I think Slater looks like Tim McGraw.
45. I love COFFEE .... love it...love it...love it!!!!
46. Slater and I got married in Carrollton, Alabama on December 12, 2003.
47. My oldest child, Tyler was born on Oct 15, 1992 -- 2 wks early due to me developing preeclampsia -- the day he was born my blood pressure went up to 210/160--- he was born via c-section --- I was put in Investive Care.
48. All my 'boys' are October 'babys' ---- Tyler born Oct 15, 1992 (already said), Dallas born Oct 9, 1995 and Slater born Oct 21st (no year-ha!).
49. Victoria's birthday is July 2, 1997.
50. I listened to 'pop-rock' music in high school but changed to 'country' music in college which is what I still listen to.

Happy Valentine's Day!

This post is 'dedicated' to my husband, Slater...

Happy Valentine's Day my sweet handsome man... you are absolutely the BEST and I LOVE YOU with all my heart!!! You are terrific person and I appreciate ALL you do for the children and me.... you love me unconditionally --which is NOT always an easy task!! ... you NEVER fail to tell me EVERYDAY that you think I am beautiful and that I look good --- even on my no make-up, sweats, t-shirt days... you ignore the house on days when I just can't (or don't!) find the time to 'get it picked/cleaned up' -- which here lately have been alot days... you love Tyler, Dallas and Victoria as your own and ALWAYS are doing and/or saying things to 'build them up' ---not to mention ALL the many other things: ie helping them with their homework, playing ball with them, taking them places, just spending time with them, etc... you work VERY VERY hard for us and put in long days and never complain --- that doesn't go unnoticed... you love our THREE dogs and FOUR puppies ... you overlook my many many faults ... you defend me when people are critical of me ... you 'forgive' me when I forget to pay a bill and we get over gas turned-off making us have no hot water and having to go to the Clinic to take showers -- all 5 of us!!!(remember that? -- from Friday to Monday yuk!)...you go with me grocery shopping even though you know you will be 'stopped' by 20 patients asking Medical advice ... you don't complain when I don't have time to cook and KFC becomes our cook for that night ... you praise me even when I don't always deserve it....

....I could go on and on telling you ALL the wonderful things you do --- but list is endless .... and you add to it everyday with your kindness and thoughtfulness...

...so let me finish by saying thank you.... thank you for being my 'bestest' friend, the love of my life, the one who makes my life complete....thank you for not giving up on us and not allowing me to give up either --even though there were some really tough times -- those times only made us stronger... thank you for holding me each night...thank you for loving COFFEE as much as I do!!!...thank you for protecting our children and me .... thank you, Slater for just being YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Valentine's Day!!! from your wife, Robin