Family is All We Got!!!

My husband uses this motto for our family business and functions that he hosts with his first cousins but recently I am finding the substance behind this phrase.  At the end of the day, when all the chips fall, family is the ones that are suppose to be there for you and understand you without you even saying a word.  My dad loved his family.  Many of the decisions he made, although I did not understand it at the time, I see now was for the benefit of his family.  He was proud of his family and if you knew my dad, he was proud to be a "Pegues."  I am proud that my oldest son, Jevaughni will get to carry this family name to the next generation.  I recently connected with other members of the Pegues family through Facebook.  Although I found them by the death, I am hoping that we can now stay connected.  My cousin reminded me today, that my dad is probably looking down from heaven and proud that we found members of the Pegues family.  Yes, because "Family is All We Got."

Wedding Season

This year has been a year full of wedding ceremonies.  I am so happy for the couples, although the people getting married this year that my husband and I were honored to share in their days, have been together for years and decided in 2011 to make it official.  I love the whole concept of marriage especially when you are blessed to have that "special someone" designed by God just for you.  My husband pulled out our wedding ceremony videos last night and we watched together.  It was amazing to see how he looked at me as I was about to be his wife and although we have faced trials and tribulations, we stayed together and at times even with our hectic lives, I can still see the love and admiration in his eyes from time to time.  I wish all the newlyweds of 2011, a happy continuation in their life journey together as "Man and Wife."

Job Security - A Thing of the Past

My heart hurts everytime I watch the news and hear of layoffs and companies going bankrupt.  As a person that was "let go" from a job, I know first hand how these former employees feel.  How in the world is $415 going to provide for you and if you have a family this is a joke.  And the government still expects to get their money off the top in taxes.  Where is the decency behind this?  I grew up believing that if I did well in school and went to college, I would be in a great position to find a job.  Good work ethic would allow me to keep a job.  All of those statements proved to be myths.  Even with a graduate degree, I still walk into my workplace everyday not knowing if today is my last day.  And so what message do I convey to my kids.  The future is not looking very bright for them.  Even the "safe jobs" are not the case anymore.  Teachers, firefighters, police......we always need these professionals right?  Not in today's society.  These jobs are being cut faster than any others.  I feel so helpless and lost.  I guess being in business for yourself is the best way to go but you will only be successful if there are people to buy your product and the only way this will happen is if people have jobs.  Our economy is in trouble and I pray that God continues to watch over us in our time of need.

Relationship with God

Happy Moments - Praise God

Difficult Moments - Seek God

Quiet Moments - Worship God

Painful Moments - Trust God

Every Moment - THANK GOD!!

Wants vs Needs

I always get on my husband when he says he "Needs" something when in reality it is just a want.  I have even brought in my oldest son to the discussion to tell his dad what the difference is.  My husband will sometimes still argue me down that he REALLY needs it but I know better.  Today as I was walking to grab a slice of pizza for lunch, I became filled with emotion in how blessed I am.  I had $2.50 in my purse to make the purchase.  I was able to walk to my destination with all 5 of my senses in tact.  Today is my payday so I was joyous that I have a job and received money to pay my bills.  When I leave work I am jumping into my car and drive to my home.  Yes, I would love a "real" LV purse to carry on my arm, a new car - Range Rover Sport to be exact and a bigger home in Maryland but these are all WANTS.  My reality is that I may not have everything I want, but I have more than I need.  My life is good and I have to appreciate the things God has blessed me with because there are so many that would jump to be in my shoes.  Thank you Lord!!

Smoking

I have never had the desire to put a cigarette to my mouth.  So many people close to me choose to smoke and it baffles me.  Their brain cells have conditioned them to smoke after certain activities like eating or using the bathroom but all I see are the negative consequences resulting from smoking and it scares me.  Years ago, cigarettes were linked to cancer but now people are developing cancer without being smokers.  However, you can see other health consequences to this disgusting habit.  I hate to sit back and watch the cigarette makers make tons of money on the health and welfare of my loved ones.  I can not control the world of smokers but I am a supporter of the Bloomberg administration that have banned smoking in public places.  I HATE walking down the street and walk into a cloud of cigarette smoke.  UUGGHHHH!!!

Church

Just came home from church and I had a great time.  I did not feel to go this morning but I am glad that the devil was defeated and I was in the house of the Lord.  The Holy Spirit was definitely in the house today.  The message came from Genesis 18 and it all had to do with this being our time.  I was so happy for everyone that received a direct word from God because they are really going to be blessed with the things they are praying for.  As God stated to to Sarah - is anything to hard for God?  It is so easy for us to forget this fact. God can do all but fail.  I am a witness to this.....He'll make it alright!!!  Well I am off for now and I hope that you are all blessed.