Our Fantastic Family Of Four Forever Believes

"Other things may change us, but we start and end with family" Anthony Brandt

Saturday, June 21, 2008

JUST BECAUSE.....

One of Caiden's friends recently got a new video game. Caiden soon began asking Jerry and I if he could get one. We soon found ourselves trying to reason with him. We understood his "want" for the game. We all want things for our selves. When we "want" something, we usually have no problem making justifications for getting it. We will throw around the concept, well, i don't really need it, but it would be nice to have it. I am just as guilty as the next person. I soon found myself putting my happiness in "materialistic" things. Yes, they can satisfy, but only till the newest one is introduced and we find that "we have to have it" to stay happy. I do not want give my children things "just because" someone else has it. It teaches them to covet, and that diminishes self-character, even more individuality . I want to give my children 'little treats" because i love them. Because i was thinking about them and thought, "Hey, Caiden or Bailee would really like this". I think that is what is wrong with society today. Child rearing has taken a turn for the worst. Believe me, i am not a perfect parent at all. I am learning from them, just like they are learning from me. I have made my share of mistakes, and i will continue to, that's part of parenting. As long as you seek Gods Will and look for Him for guidance you will be the parent that you should be!

A DAUGTHER'S TRIBUTE: THOMAS WHEELER BECKLEY 1951-1978
















My father, "Tommy" was a very special man. He was a great father to me. He only lived on this earth for 27 years, but God allowed to to live a full and blessed life. This is my father's journey captured over the years. God Bless you daddy, I will see you again soon!

CHANGE IS INEVITABLE





I have been spending most of my days at the ballpark, as most of you already know. There is always a huge number of people there. There are many different fields, numerous games going on, and lots and lots of children! I love the age my children are now. They are responsible(what their age allows), self-sufficient, and can pretty much fend for themselves. I don't have to be right on top of them. They have their own friends and they do their "own" thing. There are always quite a few toddlers there, i must say that when i see them my heart feels a little sad. I miss Caiden and Bailee being that small. They were so innocent and they needed me to do almost everything for them. I was there to wipe noses, console them when they dropped a snow cone, and yes, quickly bought them another one! I was their "backbone," and I still am. I will always remember those little , red, baby faces, but i cannot change growth: physical,emotional, mental, or spiritual, so i allow it ,because you cannot make time stand still, you can only enjoy that moment , and look forward to the future!

BAILEE'S IST BOOK
















This book Bailee wrote is priceless, like so many other projects that my children have done. I can still remember sending the money to school with her to pay for the cost of materials to make the book. I remember thinking this book was going to be one of the many treasured things that I would keep in my hope chest. She put here total heart into it and she was so proud of herself. She was to excited to bring it home and show it to Jerry, me, and Caiden. She made it for us! Thank you for such a precious gift, Bailee. This book is about Bailee's thoughts and feelings of her 7TH birthday, which was a blast! Bailee has a creative mind. Her imagination continues to amaze me the older she gets!