Leadership

We have to be thankful for hte type of leadership we have had in our lives and currently in our lives. If everyone had the opportunity to hear what we hear thru our company and they type of thinking, mentoring and leadership that we recieve has made a world of difference in our lives. To see our family especially the older children begin to realize that there is more to life than just going thru the motions.

I thought of a saying today...I'm Somebody because GOD don't make no junk!... I've seen this around before and was reminded about it today. We are not here to just get by we are here to do our very best for ourselves and for our families. Then if we achieve what we dream about imagine what we can do for those around us. I wish everyone who reads this could know the depth to which we are willing to fight for the freedoms our fmaily deserves. If only others would realize this as well, it would make a world of difference in our community.

We are so excited in the direction we are headed, we do not have to depend on anyone for anything, other than God of course, but financially, physically, emotionally and even spiritually we are reaching new heights and have a greater understanding of what our worth is. We have opened ourselves up to learn from those around us, and those whom we come into contact with that are successful in life. They have been able to bring us to new heights. I am sooo greatful that no matter what happens in the economy, we will always have the ability to take care of ourselves and our family.

I can't even imagine the person I used to be or the type of people we used to be before opening up our minds to learning from others. We wish you all out there the best and hope that your lives are as full as ours. There is no one who will stop you from accomplishing other than yourself, do not depend on anyone other than yourself to make it happen.

Nawlins

What an incredible place to visit, not so sure I would want to live in New Orleans though there are some very nice areas on the north side of the city.

So I spent 10 days in Orange, TX and New Orleans. Had to go to Orange for work but was able to take the weekend and visit Nawlins. The French Quarter Festival was in full swing both Saturday and Sunday. I always thought that Mardi Gras was the big festival but apparently it is just the most renowned, the French Festival and Jazz Fest are two of the biggest and most popular among locals and nearby states. The F.Q.F. takes place on the Riverwalk and encompases the streets over to Bourbon, there is so much going on, three large stages for musicians that rotate acts every hour or so. On top of that there are many street performers both musically and theatrically along with all the other types of street performances you might see. Like I told Danielle in one text "Didn't need to see that" lol. Definately Bourbon street is not a place for younger kids, that type of education so young may not be good for them.

The food is great, so many types of food, all with the sothern flair to them. I love fish so the varieties of fish was great. There is also a wide variety of sausages, many fo them with a cajun flair, spicy just the way I like things.

On both days there were many street vendors for artists of all types, I found one great local artist there on Sat. but didn;t want to buy that day and then he wasn't there on Sun. guess I should have just bought the first time. Oh well lesson learned.

Spent both days walking around the festival and doing some sigt seeing around the city, just in case you did not know. There was also a farmers market and other markets where you can purchase many other items. The city is famous for it's VooDoo type of heritage or black magic. The cemetary we all see for the funeral parades in many movies is the one that has the most famous of all buried there, the Queen of VooDoo Marie Laveau. She is practicallyright in the middle. There is so much heritage there and it is great to see. There is also what most people know about it, Bourbon street has anything and everything for sale, needless to say if you haven't seen it before you visit most liekly you will see it when you are there. Vegas is know as the city of sin but I would have to say that Nawlins is rigt there with it if not even more so. Still a fun place to visit and I would recomend anyone to at least visit, just don't go to Bourbon during the night unless you really want to.