Packing for Haiti

Please continue to pray for me as my trip is coming up soon!

I leave for Haiti on August 15th, which is a short 7 weeks away.  I am having a mix of emotions at this point consisting of being nervous, excitement, anticipation and many more.

We have been asked to pack one carry on bag for our 10 day trip, so I am happy to find this video to help me out with packing enough clothes for the trip without using a check bag.

Africa?...Nowhere?... Haiti?

A year ago God said to me to go...at the time it seemed as though Africa was where I was being directed to, so I wrote letters expressing what God had placed on my heart and also did some fundraising.  But God put a pause on where he would have me go.  Over the last year I have been frustrated and confused about the trip being put on hold and not knowing what God wanted me do or where to go, if it was still Africa or somewhere else or go nowhere and cancel the whole thing.

I have chosen to stay faithful in that I know God wants me to experience something through all of this.  I will continue to listen and learn what he is teaching me by changing things up on me.  He just wants me to be willing to go where ever He sends me whether it was Africa, nowhere or Haiti.  Today He is sending me to Haiti and I just need to be ready.  I have a very short time to finish getting everything in order to go.  Only twenty-one weeks and I will be headed to the airport and flying to another country to share God's love and letting Him work on me during this time away from my family.

Please pray for me that I will be more open to what He wants me to experience and learn from this adventure He is taking me on.

"Have I not command you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."  Joshua 1:9  

"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."  Proverbs 19:21

Monster Energy Supercross at Ford Field 2014

Monster Energy Supercross at Ford Field 2014

My family and I really enjoyed being able to be a part of the excitement downtown at the Supercross this year.  The course going up in the stands was a great touch to the track.

17-year-old, Adam Cianciarulo raced to his third Eastern Regional 250SX Class victory in five events this season and James Stewart won the AMA Supercross race Saturday night at Ford Field.

We are already talking about next year attending when they will return to Ford Field.  Plan on checking out the Supercross next year with your family as well,

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/03/15/3998228/james-stewart-wins-supercross.html#storylink=cpy

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/03/15/3998228/james-stewart-wins-supercross.html#storylink=cpyJames Stewart won the AMA Supercross race Saturday night at Ford Field

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/03/15/3998228/james-stewart-wins-supercross.html#storylink=cpy

Feld Entertainment has provided me with tickets in exchange for my reviews and sharing of discount offers. Although I receive these benefits all opinions are my own.

Monster Energy Supercross at Ford Field

Monster Energy Supercross is the world’s premier indoor motocross series, comprised of seventeen rounds of heart-stopping action in some of the largest venues in North America.  Every week, the best riders from across the globe, like two-time champion James Stewart, three-time champion Chad Reed, and defending champion Ryan Dungey, seek to outrace each other on motocross’ most challenging courses.  Featuring tight corners, fast straightaways, challenging rhythm sections, and vertigo-inducing jumps, these tracks pack excitement into every inch of dirt.

Here's a video to check out some of the action you will see March 15th, 2014 at the Ford Field.

Order your tickets through ticketmaster using SXMOM to save $5 on select performances.

Valid on the $25 and $20 price levels only.  Not valid with any other offer or discount.  Must purchase via Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.  Limit 8 tickets per order.

March Monster Jam

If you were not able to head up to Ford Field in January, then you have another chance to experience this great event.  March 1st, 2014 they are coming back to Detroit with Grave Digger driven by Dennis Anderson, Max-D driven by Tom Meents and Scarlet Bandit driven by Dawn Creten just to name a few.

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over or smash through!  Monster Jam provides a massive night’s entertainment tailored perfectly for your family’s budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old.

Here is the promo available for this show

SAVE OVER $45 WITH A FAMILY FOUR PACK! THE PACK INCLUDES 
WITH 4 TICKETS, 4 HOT DOGS, 4 SODAS AND 4 PIT PASSES FOR
ONE LOW PRICE!
Must purchase via Ticketmaster.com, Ford Field Box Office or charge by phone at 

(800) 745-3000.  Must purchase in packs of 4.

www.ticketmaster.com

PARTY IN THE PITS from 2-5 PM.  Meet the drivers, get autographs!  Pit Party tickets are normally $10 each  but come FREE with this package deal!  If you choose to buy regular tickets, pit passes can be purchased with your order on ticketmaster.com or on the day of the event at the Ford Field Box Office.

Monster Jam 2014

Mark your calendars for January 11th, 2014!

Monster Jam will be heading to Ford Field!

This could be a great gift to give for Christmas for all ages,

 young and old!

Monster Jam®, starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over or smash through!  Monster Jam provides a massive night’s entertainment tailored perfectly for your family’s budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old.


Save $5 on tickets to select performances with 
                              code 'MOM5'                        

Valid on the $25 and $20 price levels only.  Not valid with any other offer or discount.  Discount NOT valid on Pit Passes.  Must purchase via Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.  Limit 8 tickets per order.  Discounts will be available starting Friday.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/65869/1542376

Graduation Really!!!

Chris & Anthony

This is a busy year for me and my family!   

My oldest son Anthony will be graduating in just a few short weeks, oh how time has flown by!  

I am preparing for a Graduation Party and seem a little overwhelmed with all the preparations but I know we will enjoy seeing everyone that is able to come out and celebrate with us during this milestone in our son’s life and in ours. 

We have paid for a lot of things already leading up to this occasion, we took a well needed family vacation on a cruise, cap, gown, tassel, diploma, pictures, participation in the ceremony and also prom and a camp for Strategic Intelligence.  We have been in the process of cutting down a huge tree in our background with help from a friend who has done a great job and my brother-in-law, so this big day can happen. 

As I sit here putting a list together for the party, I think of how my son has grown from a boy to a young man who loves sharing his gift with everyone and who is ready to take the next step in this journey that God has laid out for him.  When I think on these things it seems as if some of the feeling of being overwhelmed just disappears.  

Thank you God for guiding me and my husband in the direction you have to raise our children for you.  I know at times we don't necessarily always go in the direction you would like us to but I know you have used those misguided steps we have taken our children down for something more.  I would like to just say that through my journey as a parent I have always known that you have awesome things for Anthony and Chris to accomplish in life for your glory!