Friday, February 29, 2008

Freedom Word Fighters Friday

I'm free!! I'm free!! I'm freeeeeeeeee!!


Isn't a blessing to know that Jesus died on our behalf so that we can be free from sin, bondage, and condemnation? Jesus didn't died so that we may live a life of bondage and slavery to sin. He died for us to have life and live it in abundance. The word of God is full of scriptures expressing freedom in Christ. This is where "FreedomWord Fighters Friday" comes in. God's word is sharper than any two-edge sword. We have to use our spiritual weapon (God's Word) to destroy every yoke and release every shackle that is trying to keep us in bondage. So, every friday I would like for everyone to share a scripture or passages that express freedom in Christ. If you like, express to us the meaning of the scripture to you. Or, just share a scripture with no words attached.

I declare all of us free in Jesus' name. To get things started..........


Stand fast therefore in the
liberty by which Christ has made us free,
and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
(Galatians 5:1)


What's your freedom scripture? Post it on your blog. Leave a comment to let me know and I will be sure to stop by and check it out.



Your Sister in Christ,
Toia

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #6 - Favorite Cartoons


Thirteen of My Favorite Cartoons To Watch Back in the Day



They just don't make cartoons like they used to. When we were kids, my brothers and I use to get up early every Saturday morning, get a bowl of cereal, and plop in front of the TV to watch cartoons until about 12pm, which was when the afternoon TV movies began. During the weekdays, we also used to watch cartoons that would come on every afternoon from 4 to 6pm.

1. Smurfs
2. Snorks
3. Thundercats
4. Voltron
5. Fraggle Rock
6. Johnny Quest
7. Scooby Doo
8. Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound,
9. The Looney Toons (Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, Yosemite Sam, Wild E. Coyote, Daffy Duck)
10. The Flintstones
11. Popeye
12. Mighty Mouse
13. Woody Wood Pecker

Here's some more cartoons I used to watch (X-Men, Superfriends, Spiderman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Oh, to be a kid again. :)


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Toia

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Words of Wisdom Wednesday

Through the power of the Holy Spirit, I am starting "Words of Wisdom Wednesday". This where I would share a scripture or passage from the Book of Proverbs, which teaches people how to attain wisdom. You can have knowledge, which is knowing and having all the facts. However, knowledge doesn't mean a thing, if you don't have wisdom, which is applying those facts to your everyday life.

Before I begin to share, let me give you some information on the Book of Proverbs from The Spirit-Filled Life Bible.

The Book of Proverbs, which was written by King Solomon, is not just a collection of wise sayings, but a collection of collections. The book's purpose statement indicates the desire to ascertain and impart wisdom. It's unifying thought or theme is "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverb 9:10), appearing in another form as, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning (or principal part) of knowledge" (Proverb 1:7).

1. Wisdom (the ability to judge and act according to God's directives) is the most valuable assets.

2. Wisdom is available to anyone, but the price is high.

3. Wisdom originates in God, not self, and comes by attention to instruction.

4. Wisdom and righteousness go together. It is good to be wise, and it is wise to be good.

The wisdom contained in the Book of Proverbs is as meaningful today as when it was written. Yet it is neither a prosperity pamphlet nor a "how to succeed" handbook in the worldly sense. It tells rather how to order one's values, which leads to character, which leads to wholeness, which leads to satisfaction. It warns of the pitfalls along the way, and declares the folly of not developing the fear of the Lord.






"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
(Proverb 1:7)

Knowing God personally and humbly bowing down to His will and to His way is the first step to acquiring knowledge. Knowing God personally is developing a deep, intimate, and loving relationship with Him. Because of this love, you are able to respect, obey, honor, and be in awe of how wonderful and mighty God is (which is fearing the Lord). As a result, you dare not want to misuse the knowledge God has allow you to acquire. With that in mind, you will be open to attaining wisdom. Therefore, having the ability to applying your knowledge wisely. Not having wisdom to go along with your knowledge will only result in you looking like a fool and appearing to others as a know-it-all. You can always learn from God and others. God is the one who knows everything.

What does Proverb 1:7 say to you? Please share.






Your Sister in Christ,
Toia

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Lending a Helping Hand

Every morning when I wake up, I turn on the TV to watch the news so I can see how the weather is going to be for the day. According to my dear ol' weather man, it was going to be 80% chance of rain. He went on to say that we will not see any rain until this evening (around 4pm) and no severe weather heading our way.

It was about 12:15, when me and my teacher assistant were laying our children down to nap, after lunch. Then all of sudden the bottom fell out and we received a code gray over our radios in the classroom. Code gray for us mean a tornado warning. Then I thought, I don't remember the weather man saying all of this earlier. But it was all good. I was cool. I thought a meteorologist job is the only occupation you can have, whereas if your forecast is off a tinch or alot, you can guarantee to still have a job the next day.

But anyway, after waking up the children and getting them ready so moms can pick them up around 2pm, it was time for me to go home. So I signed my little girl (Ketirah) out of her class and we left to go home. Now mind you, it was still pouring down rain.
When I loaded my daughter in the car, I realized that I had my husband's clothes in my car that I was suppose to put in the cleaners yesterday. I was ready to go home, but I thought I'll just go ahead and pick up my son (Michael) from the bus stop and from there go to the cleaners, which is only about 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the traffic.

After I picked up Michael, I proceed to go to the cleaners. It was still raining cats and dogs. So as I was driving, I saw a poor young lady walking in the rain in the opposite direction of where I was going. My first instinct was to turn around and give her a ride to her destination. So, I did. I pull on the side of the road and offered a ride. She was so grateful. When she got in the car, she was crying and soak and wet. She offered me gas money. I refused. She said that she was on her way home. So, I took her home. I reassured her that she was going to be OK and to get out those wet clothes so that she won't catch a cold. After I dropped her off, I went on my way to take the clothes to the cleaners.

Here I thought my plan was to drop off my husband's (Larry) clothes to the cleaners. But God's plan was to put me in the right place and at the right time to help someone in need. I am glad that I was obedient to God and didn't get caught up with how bad the weather was or getting to the cleaners before they closed. If you ever in a position to help someone in need, do so. It is a great feeling in your spirit when you can be a blessing to someone else.


Your Sister in Christ,
Toia

Monday, February 25, 2008

Ring Finger


I love being the ring finger. I wish my nails look as
good as hers in this picture. :)
Index finger beware ;)




You Are the
Ring Finger




You are romantic, expressive, and hopeful. You see the best in everything.

You are very artistic, and you see the world as your canvas.

You are also drawn to the written word.

Inventive and unique, you are often away in your own inner world.

You get along well with: The Pinky

Stay away from: The Index Finger







Your Sister in Christ,
Toia

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Scripture Sunday




Photo By: Mountain Watch launch and Bishkek Briefing


"...Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to
you, whoever says to this mountain, Be removed and be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.

"Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them."

(Mark 11:22-24)

Your Sister in Christ

Toia

Friday, February 22, 2008

Adding a Third Column to My Blog

I finally did it. For the past two weeks, I was trying to add a third column on the right. So I came across Blogger Tricks . It has everyone who are experts sort of speak in the blogging template field. In this case the expert was Blogcrowds. It was a bit rough. But after I understood the codes and about 4 to 5 tries, I finally was able to add a third column w/o messing up and losing my blog. Yipeee!!


If you first don't succeed, try, try, and try again. :)


Your Sister in Christ,
Toia

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #5


Thirteen of My Favorite Family TV Sitcoms of the 80's and 90's



Some of these sitcoms are in syndication, and I still watch them and laugh my heart out.

1. The Cosby Show
2. It's A Different World
3. Who's the Boss
4. Family Ties
5. Growing Pains
6. Family Matters
7. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
8. The Jeffersons
9. All in the Family
10. Charles in Charge
11. Sister Sister
12. 227
13. Happy Days

I'm sure I have forgotten some. But if you have a favorite TV sitcom, past or present, please share.


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Toia

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

I am .....

I am Elinor Dashwood!


Take the Quiz here!

You Are...Elinor Dashwood!

You are Elinor Dashwood of Sense & Sensibility! You are practical, circumspect, and discreet. Though you are tremendously sensible and allow your head to rule, you have a deep, emotional side that few people often see

Toia

Monday, February 18, 2008

What Does Toia Means...




What Toia Means



You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life.

You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home.

You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.



You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.

You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.

At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.



You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.

You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.

You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.



You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.

You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.

You have the classic "Type A" personality.

Mystert Monday - The Creaking Sound in the Night

Katherine woke up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat from a terrible nightmare. As she gathered her thoughts, she hears a strange noise. Creeeaaaakkk! She thought it was her cat, white powder. So she turns to lay back down on her side, and noticed white powder was is in her room sleeping a comfy, pink arm chair. Creeeaaaakkk! The noise went again. Katherine became a bit worry considering she was home alone. She builds up some courage on the inside and decided to investigate this creaking noise.

Katherine slowly gets out of her bed, grabs her robe, tiptoes toward her door. Before she opens the door, she tries to search around her room in the dark for a weapon of some sort. Then Katherine remembered she had a "just in case" baseball bat. So "just in case" someone ever broke into her home, while she is there, she would crack the criminal over his head with the bat.

With the bat in her right hand, Katherine cracks her bedroom door open ever so slightly to peek downstairs. All of a sudden she hears a thump, bump, and thump. Katherine closes her room door. Katherine could have easily call the police, but her phone line was not working and the telephone guy was not scheduled to repair it until the next morning. As for her cell, due to the fact that she lives deep in the country, she does not get any service.

Knowing that the odds were against her, Katherine began to panic. She begins to hear footsteps coming slowly up the stairs. Katherine thought, "Oh, God! What am I going to do!" She stood behind her bedroom door grasping the baseball bat as tightly as she could. Katherine hears the footsteps approaching her bedroom door. The footsteps stop and her bedroom doorknob begins to turn slowly. Tears stream down her face. She holds the bat ready to swing. Katherine refused to go out without a fight. As the door opens, Katherine raises the bat into a batting postion. The perpetrator with a black trench coat and black shoes enters the room. In process of her swinging the bat at the culprit's head, she screams very loud as if to muster up the strength and courage to swing that bat one good time. Sadly to say, the perpetrator was too quick for Katherine's bat. He was able to catch the bat in his right hand and hold Katherine against the wall with his left.

He was too strong for her. With her eyes closed, Katherine screamed from the top of her lungs for help. But while she was screaming, she recognizes a familiar voice.

"Katherine, it's me. Calm down, honey." She opened her eyes. It was her husband, Stephen. When she realized it was her loving husband, Stephen, she started hitting and pushing him.

"You scared the living daylights out of me. You weren't due back home until tomorrow night."
"I know, honey. I wanted to surprise you. I thought I sneak in here without waking you up." Stephen laughed.

"It's not funny," Katherine said in a wimpering voice. Nevertheless, Katherine gave her husband one last shove. Then a hug. She was relieved to know it was him lurking around their home verses some deranged and dangerous burglar. Stephen told Katherine that he was sorry and that he loves her very much. He wrapped his arms around her very tightly and reassured Katherine that he will never let anyone or anything hurt her.

THE END




I hope you enjoy this story from the mind of yours truly. There's nothing like a somewhat mystery/suspense story with a happy ending.


Your Sister in Christ,
Toia

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Sunday Scripture




Psalm 25:1-5

To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul.


O my God, I trust in You;
Let me not be ashamed;
Let not my enemies triumph over me.


Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed;
Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.

Show me Your ways, O LORD;
Teach me Your paths.

Lead me in Your truth and teach me,
For You are the God of my salvation;
On You I wait all the day.
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia

Thursday, February 14, 2008

13 Ways for a Man to Get out of the "Doghouse" on Valentine's Day!!

Believe it or not some men have the tendacy of getting in trouble with their wife or girlfriend right before Valentine's Day. As a result, their hopes and dreams are to use Valentine's Day as an instrument to redeem them from their transgression(s). So to those of you (men), who are in the "doghouse" sort of speak, you might want to give some these tips a try.


1) A dozen of red roses - nothing says, "I Love You" like a dozen of red roses. Now depending on how much of deep "do do" you're in, you might want to go with 2 dozens.

2) Jewelry - something with diamond(s). Diamonds are a girl's best friend.

3) Balloons - lots and lots of balloons (red, pink, & white)

4) Sing a song - Ok, let me explain. If you don't exactly have a voice that carries a tune, you can always lip sync. Try Barry White's (Can't Get Enough of Your Love Baby...)

5) Chocolate - Not just any ol' chocolate. Buy her favorite chocolate Reese's, Hershey Kisses, Snickers, etc.

6) Valentine's Day Card - Buy a beautiful card that says, "I Love You". Then on the inside a card, write a note or a few lines expressing how sorry you are. Be sincere.

7) Take her out to dinner to nice romantic restaurant. Make sure that menu actually consist of food that she loves to eat.

8) Cook a Candlelight Dinner - If you are one of those fortunate guys who know how to cook, it's time to get in the kitchen. Just remember try to keep it simple, but beautiful.

9) Be persistent but not agressive - Do whatever it takes to get yourself out of the doghouse. Bottom line she's worth it. Right?

10) Text Message - Depending on where you are in the doghouse, she probably doesn't want to talk to you. However, that doesn't mean you can't text your love and sincerity.

11) A Picnic - Their are some parts of world that doesn't get as cold as other places do in February. So, it's OK to have a picnic outside in the park. Now, men if you've happen to stay some place where it gets really cold, there's always an indoor picnic. :)

12) A Public Apology - this is where you called the radio station or maybe go to her job and openly announce how sorry you are and without a doubt you love her with all your heart.

13) Write a Love Letter - Understand when you write this letter, you cannot in any way shape or form hold back on your feelings. Let her understand that you understand how she feels, how much you love her, how sorry you are, and that you will never want to hurt her or dissappoint her again. Even if you have to quote love songs, do so. The bottomline is to let the words come straight from the heart.


If by chance none of these things work, the only thing left to do is..............pray.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Things I Love.....



I was reading Loop De Loops and she did a meme about "Things You Love", which was started by Jen. It's not your ordinary love list like the usually, God, family, etc. It's the off the wall kind of love. You may even call them your guilty pleasures that you love so much and believe it to be the end of the world as you know it, if you have to live without them. So here's my list:

I love.......

1) it when it rains, while I am at home without having some place to go.

2) to watch my little girl sleep.

3) it when my two year old students' moms tell me how their child has learned so much since being in my class.

4) putting on my pj's and wrapping up in my favorite comforter.

5) making people laugh.

6) eating ice cream, preferably anything mixed with caramel, vanilla, & chocolate.

7) girl's scout cookies (Tagalongs, Do si Dos, & Samoas)

8) drinking hot chocolate on very, very cold evening.

9) to watch movies (comedy, romance, & action).

10) my remote control for my TV, Cable box, DVD

11) the wonders of DVR

12) not wandering or caring about what other people think about me.


There are so many other things I love, but I think I stop right here. If you did this meme, let me know so I can check it out.





Your Sister in Christ,

Toia

Monday, February 11, 2008

Let's Get Physical!!

Ok, it's that time of the year again. Recently, my husband did a body check after getting out of the shower and realized that he had love handles.(oh boo hoo hoo) The world as you know came to a halt. The stars went dim. The moon did not shine anymore. The dogs stopped barking. It was a paradigm shift in the universe. Maybe I am a bit dramatic. But, I wish you could have hear my beloved husband. Ok maybe I should have had a little bit of sympathy. But then I thought, "That's what you get for telling me my butt looks big in those jeans." :)

After sizing up his love handles, he decided to take a stand. He is not exactly on health kick in the sense of eating, just yet, but he is working out now. He's liftting weights now. You know getting his blood pumping and what not. He is getting himself physical fit just before summer rolls in this year.

With all jokes aside, I thought maybe my husband is on to something here. For those who are not physically fit (like me), I think it's time we should make a decision to become fit and healthy. Although we may become fit spiritually, we must become fit physically. God cannot work through us if we can barely walk up a flight of stairs and so on. "Or don't you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself," (1 Cor. 6:19).

So from this day forward, I decided to start exercising. Now trust, I'm not going to get all Richard Simmons on my family and everything. I am going to take baby steps and allow God to show me how to proceed into becoming healthy. So who wants to join me on this quest into becoming both spiritually and physically fit? If you're ready, then.....

Let's get physical!!!




Your Sister in Christ,
Toia

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Sunday Scripture





"But seek first the kingdom of
God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."
(Matthew 6:33-34)



Your Sister in Christ,
Toia

Friday, February 8, 2008

What Year Do You Belong?




You Belong in 1988



Wild, over the top, and just a little bit cheesy. You're colorful at night - and successful during the day.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Thirteen Reasons Why My 2 Year Old Students Do Not Want To Use The Potty At School


Thirteen Reasons Why My 2 Year Old Students Do Not
Want To Use The Potty At School



I teach 2 year old children at a Christian private school. Part of teaching them the basics, we have to make sure they potty. Otherwise, we have accidents. But everytime, it's time for them to potty one, if not all, always has an excuse or reason why they don't want to potty. Believe it or not these reasons come straight from their mouths to my or my assistant's ears. Enjoy!!

1. "It's not working."
2. "I did all my pee pees at home already."
3. "This...This just isn't working for me anymore."
4. "I don't have the energy."
5. "I don't want to."
6. "I can't. I just can't."
7. "I wait for mommy to take me."
8. "I don't like to potty."
9. "I need some privacy."
10. "My stomach hurts."
11. "I don't want to potty. I want to play with the toys."
12. "This potty is too big and I'm too little."
13. "I go to potty tomorrow."

It's never a dull moment in my class. That's why I love teaching 2 year olds.

Toia



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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Find Your Voice

Everyone has a voice. God created, made, and designed us for a purpose. I believe and know that God has a plan for all of us. In some form or another great or small, we have to find the voice that God wants us to use to impact others and win souls for Him. There are so many strategic maneuvars, such as blogs, website, books, groups, singing, etc., we can use to help people realize that Christ is real. Finding your voice is a spiritual journey. On this journey, you have to seek God daily to get knowledge and understanding of the voice He plans to use through you. This is important because you don't want to sound your voice prematurely. As a result, you risk aborting the plan God has for you.

Please understand that finding your voice is not going to be an easy task. While on this quest to finding your voice, you will go through many trials and tribulations, ups and downs, highs and lows that will only make you strong. You won't be alone. Christ will be with you every step of the way. He will even send you friends along the way to encourage and inspire you not to give up and go for the finish line.

There are believers who know their voice, who know their plan and purpose that God has for them. And I speak nothing but blessings beyond blessings upon them and their ministry. For those who don't have or know their voice that God wants them to use, don't get discourage. Don't even think for a moment that you are not worthy of God using a voice through you to make believers out of non-believers. You cannot let or allow where you came from, all the wrongs you've done, and your past hinder you from finding your voice. God does not see any of that. All He sees is your heart. As long as you sincerely repent and ask God for forgiveness, it is water under the bridge. It is tossed in the sea of forgetfulness.

It's time to find your voice. You can't find what you don't seek. Step out on faith and trust God to lead your path to your destiny and purpose. Just remember to keep prayer in your daily routine. Ask God to send you a mentor or even a prayer partner to help weather you through the storm, if necessary. Most important, stay in your bible. Meditate and Study God's word. Hear God's word. Live God's word. Do God's word. Through God's word, you detox your spirit and hear God's word clearly. It gets rid of all the static cling in your spirit. Most of all, God's word is your road map to your destination - your voice.

As you go about this journey, I pray for your strength and your faith. Feel free to email me or comment on your voice journey. To those know their voice and is currently using, share with us the obstacles you went through to find your voice and what God's purpose for your voice.

Here are some scriptures to get you started on your journey.

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)


Show me Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day. - Psalm 25:4-5 (NKJV)


Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths. - Proverb 3:5-6 (NLT)

Your sister in Christ,
Toia

Monday, February 4, 2008

Rest in Jesus

This past weekend at my church, we had the pleasure of the Lee Singers of Lee University (Cleveland, TN) to grace us with their presence. They are a Christian choir full of young adults. The songs was full of praise and worship. The songs they sang penetrated your heart and it was soothing to my soul. The presence of God in our church was peaceful and gentle. Before the last song was sung, the choir director read Matthew 11:28-30:

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

I read the scripture again when I was at home. Once again, I felt at rest. And that's what God wants us to do. He wants us to rest in Him. God wants to give us a spiritual deep tissue massage. A massage that will remove all the burdens and tension that causes us to be weighed down. But in order for that to happen, we have to humbly submit ourselves and lay down on His massage table. God wants us at rest and at peace with ourselves so that we can be in a stable mindset to hear what He is saying, when He speaks to us. Burdens don't lift us up. They only push us down away from God. I am challenging you to rest in God. Whatever thoughts, emotions or situations that are weighing you down, give it to God. God cannot carry what we don't give Him. Let go and let God have His way.

How you might do this? You can start by reading burdens lifter scriptures such as:
1 Peter 5:6-7, John 14:27, Psalm 23


Another thing you can do is listen to soothing worship music (instrumental or lyrical) for at least 15 to 30 minutes. While you listen to the music, lay down either on the floor or couch and make yourself comfortable. Then begin to meditate on the goodness of God. Meditate on things or people that make you happy. You can even visualize yourself on beautiful sandy beach with sky blue waters. Basically, anything positive that will take your mind off the negative.


Your sister in Christ,
Toia

Friday, February 1, 2008

Friday Fives - Five of Many Pictures Stored in my Camera

We took these pictures at Charlestown Landing. We went there to celebrate my daughter, Ketirah's 5th birthday.





Pictured left to right: Ketirah (5), Jonathan (11), My husband Larry, Michael (9), and me!!










Say Cheese!!! Since Ketirah was pretty much too short to reach, she insisted on her dear ol' dad lock her up.










Talk about crime and punishment. Jonathan & Michael will think twice before not cleaning their room. :)










Before approaching this tree, my children stated how tired they were. But obviously, they weren't too tired to climb the tree to take a picture. Of course, Ketirah had some help from daddy.







This is me and my little princess in front of a totem poll that was restored after Hurricane Hugo damaged it in 1985.

Well, these are my Friday Fives. Check out Miranda's Friday Fives @ http://susanmirandajourney.blogspot.com/

I prayed everyone have a fun Friday evening!!! You can also check out my website @ http://angelfire.com/biz7/designers_original

Your Sister in Christ,

Toia