Happy Easter and other happenings of the week

Happy Easter to everyone. I shared this on other postings but wanted to add it here as well. This is a portion of one of my favorite hymns.

'Up from the grave He arose
with a mighty triumph over His foes
He arose the Victor from the dark domain
and He lives forever with His saints to Reign.
He arose
He arose
Hallelujah Christ AROSE!!
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I volunteer for several groups that Honor our Armed Forces. One of these groups have been having alot of leadership problems and has lost membership and cooperation from other groups. We had an emergency meeting due to this and other issues and had to release the president from her duties and membership in the group. We also were advised to vote new Officers into place until nominations and general election in May. I am temporary President. But, have been told in May I will probably be voted permanent because past and current members and other organizations respect me and will be willing to all work together. We had lost focus on this because so many other organizations could not work with her.
When strangers come together, for any reason, there are those that can work together and enjoy each other and then those that after awhile you realize under any other circumstance you would not be associated.
I have worked on political campaigns, with Veterans groups and other organizations always as the worker bee. I have never been thrown into the spotlight of Leadership. I was talking to the President of MarineMoms and she said she was the same way. She gave me extremely good advice. She said to rely on God for guidance and learn to delegate so that others feel they are just as important as anyone else. So I am going to strongly rely on Him and others to continue our work for our Armed Forces. I would extremely appreciate any prayers for all of us.
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Friends of mine have been going to the Haygoods Opening Season of shows. It has been absolutely hilarious the phone calls we have been doing to each other for the celebrations for them and other Branson happenings. HAHA Several went to Waxys to hear Dirty Old Towne and thoroughly enjoyed all the 'jiggin'. I am so jealous of all of them for having such a marvelous time without me. HAHA But, Joanna and I will be there in June. We are already getting exciting and can't wait to have some F-U-N-!!
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Friday and Saturday night we spent with a 'Welcome Home' of 20 Marines returning from Iraq for home. There were plenty of hugs, handshakes and tears by all. The PGR and other groups worked together to escort them to a brief ceremony with their family. It was a MARVELOUS time for all. One of the Marines asked me what they could to thank us. I told him 'You already have...that is why we are here.' Thank God for our Military.

Ohhh Raahh and Yeeeeeeee Haaaaaaaaaw everyone.

YEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW

Spring is ALMOST here!!!

I will be so glad to get rid of the snow, ice and cold. Winter is a nice season but after awhile you want SPRING! LOL
I entered the Haygoods 'Jersey Cow' poetry contest but didn't win. DRAT! The winning poems were really good though and I am looking forward to hearing them when Joanna and I go down there in June. I wanted to try and sneak down this weekend but we have a St. Patricks Day parade and I am one of the designated drivers. We start in Rock Island Illinois and come over the bridge to Davenport Iowa. After the parade we drive everyone back to Rock Island to get their cars. I am walking with the MarineMoms and Patriot Guard Riders. Being an honorary member of both I have made quite a few friends.
We do alot of parades in our area. With this being an election year I also get calls to join political candidates to walk with them in some of the parades. Some may think walking in parades in boring but it is very fun. I enjoy it because I only get to see some of my friends at this time.
My company is competing in a 'Walk to the Moon' contest with a couple other cities. We wear pedometers from April 1st until June 30th. We keep track of the steps/miles we walk and the winning team gets a trophy. It is a good way to jump start your excercising. I generally get my nieces and nephews to join me in the evenings or weekends. You have to wear it all the time. You would really be amazed at the amount of miles you can walk in just ONE DAY!
Both supervisors are back at work but only part time. They are taking shifts so one is there in the morning and the other the afternoon. Neither are doing too good yet but they are trying to make it through the days.
I am just counting down until Fan Fair and the Haygoods shows!!

YEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAW and God bless,

Annette

It is never too young

I met my sister with all my nieces and nephews at Dollar Bills store today. The kids were all spending their allowance. When we got ready to check out the cashier asked if we wanted to buy a toy for a local child of someone in the Service. I asked the kids and they were ALL EXCITED and gladly purchased a toy and then put it in the box.
The kids already know the important of our Armed Forces and never hesitate to say 'thank you' to a Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine.
Over Thanksgiving Alex's , 8 yr old nephew, public school teacher asked each of the kids what they were thankful for. She told my sister later that he almost made her cry. He stood tall and said 'I am thankful Jesus died for my sins' and then prompted sat down with a smile.
As long as they can keep these values they will grow up to be fine Americans and adults.

God bless Alyssa, Evan, Brian, Tanner, Olivia, Alex and Dylan. The best nieces and nephews this aunt is proud to know. ;)