Don't blink...

I turned on the evening news
Saw an old man being interviewed
Turning a hundred and two today
Asked him what's the secret to life
He looked up from his old pipe
Laughed and said "All I can say is ."

Don't Blink
just like that you're six years old and you take a nap and you
Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don't blink
just might miss your babies growin' like mine did
Turning into moms and dads; next thing you know your better half
of fifty years is there in bed> And you're praying God takes you instead
Trust me friend, one hundred years goes faster than you think
So don't Blink

I was glued to my tv when it looked like he looked at me and said
"Best start putting first things first."
Cause when your hour glass runs out of sand
You can't flip it over and start again
Take every breath God gives you for what it's worth

Don't Blink
just like that you're six years old and you take a nap and you
Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don't blink
just might miss your babies growin' like mine did
Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your better half
of fifty years is there in bed
And you're praying God takes you instead
Trust me friend, a hundred years goes faster than you think
So don't blink

So I've been tryin' to slow it down
I've been tryin' to take it in
In this here today, gone tomorrow world we're livin' in

Don't Blink
just like that you're six years old and you take a nap and ya'
Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don't Blink
just might miss your babies growin' like mine did
Turning into moms and dads; next thing you know your better half
of fifty years is there in bed
And you're praying God takes you instead
Trust me friend, a hundred years goes faster than you think
So Don't Blink

No, don't blink

don't blink
life goes faster than you think
so don't blink
don't blink
life goes farther then you think
don't blink
life goes faster then you think - Kenny Chesney


As I am coming upon my 10 year reunion I am utterly amazed at all of the places God has brought me in the last 10 years. I came from Buffalo to Lynchburg, Lynchburg to DC, DC to the OC, OC to Cayman Islands, Cayman to San Diego...
God has been so good and so faithful. He has brought me an amazing man of God who swept me off of my feet in his army greens ;-) He has put people in my life that are like a second family to me...
I am so thankful for all that he has done. It is crazy how fast time flies by....
I am anxious to get home and hug my families necks!! ;-)

Labor Day Weekend :-)

We had a fantastic labor day weekend with our friend's Janice and Dave who came to San Diego to hang out with us for a few days. We spent time riding bikes on Coronado Island, going to the zoo, visiting various beaches and eating some delicious food.. It was also about one month since Dave and Janice's wedding in PA (which we were unable to make). :-) Thanks for stopping by ;-)

Wow- I have not blogged in some time! I am not really sure why.. Rob and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary on July 27th and took a fantastic trip. We drove out to Sedona, Arizona and the Grand Canyon. We were also able to stop by the Montezuma Castle Indian Ruins! It was a wonderful time. Lucky for us we found a Sonic where we were able to pick up a Blue Coconut Creme Slush!!! Yum! Rob also bought me a gorgeous pink Sapphire and Diamond necklace! He is such a gem ;-)
We are anxious to get out to Lynchburg, VA to see our adorable nephew Ty!! Ty was born on my birthday this year and he is absolutely adorable!!
Here are a few shots from our trip! :-)

A new day!

The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26

To say a lot has been going on in the last couple of months would be an understatement. I have been back to Buffalo several times since the holidays and all for emergencies. But today is a new day! It is so hard to stay encouraged at times when life throws you curve balls. You see those you love the most hurting, grieving and fearing. But today I will be glad because it is a new day. A day has such a new significance for me now. As I watched my grandfather's casket be carried away last week and tears rolled down my face I was reminded again of how sudden a life can leave us. I didn't exactly need or want this reminder so soon after many other recent reminders. I have decided to start a blog to keep my family and friends in the know about our live since we do not get to see everyone as much as we would like.

People's kindness is what has really encouraged me and gave me rays of sunshine through the clouds and rain. My co-worker who booked me a flight home, not even knowing that I had no idea how I was going to make it back east. He did something without just saying.."let me know if you need anything". That is how I want to live my life. With my eyes open for opportunities to be able to give or bless those around me, not asking, but doing!

You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Now, on a lighter note, my new favorite thing to make..chocolate covered pretzels! They are so yummy and so easy to make.

Just go buy some pretzel rods and some chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. Then buy some pretty sprinkles.

You can melt your chocolate in the double boiler or if you don't have one then just melt it in the microwave. Dip your pretzel rods about 2/3 of the way down and set on wax paper. You can use your white chocolate to drizzle over the chocolate when it is dried or just put sprinkles on the chocolate when it is still wet and then let the chocolate harden and ENJOY!

I like to put mine in little cellophane bags and tie them up with cute little bow if you are giving some away :)

Well, this was my first post, I guess this is kinda fun. :)

Love and Blessings,

Melinda

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:24,25