Travelers Rest, SC

It was 100 degrees Friday and I thought I would melt. I stopped at the grocery to pick up a few things and noticed this older couple lock there dog in the car, and walk in the store leaving a small crack in the window. I told them it was dangerous and they looked at me like I was crazy. It told they every nicely that it was 100 degrees outside and they could kill there pet leaving it in the car. They said they never realized it could get that hot and the man went and took the dog out while his wife picked up there few items, still when I was leaving he was still sitting waiting on her! I am sure that dog would die if he was left in the car as long as they were at that store. Please leave the dog at home, he would be better off. On top of that itis illegal and you could go to jaii. I dont think the dog really needs a nice ride in this heat! Please be careful it is really hot outside and closed vehicles can get hot in minutes!

My kids and friends went to Florida for a week of fun the day my son graduated high school. i ended up getting more rest than I thought, because the first 5 minutes out of the car I stepped on a nail and cut my foot really bad, I was on pain medicine and antibodics for a week!. I ended up buying the most expensive pair of flip flops I have ever worn," Niki" because they were the most comfortable thing I could get on my foot. So I limped around Port Orange for a week, dodging heavy rain and lightening. We caught up on stories and talk time and enjoy lots of food!! We had plans to go to Universal, but I couldn't do the walking so we promised to take the kids to Six Flags next week when I am able to walk without wearing out! So we did get to spend time with Matt. His girlfriend only called 10 thousand times to fuss and yell because we would'nt let her go, we only wanted some time with our son, and she really got mad at us, but oh well!!, Matt tried to be was a sweetie and just made us laugh most of the time. We did great with 4 teens ages 17-18 with only one SUV, kinda was like when they were little and had to be with us LOL!!! So we are back with graduation over and things back to normal I really miss the late night laughter and pray that God will bless us with more family time soon, maybe without a injury!!! I really am kinda sad that Matthew is heading to collage and those times are very few, wished I had more time, all you parents with younger kids and teens enjoy your time now, time fly's

My son Matthew graduates in 3 short days. We have tried to give some thought to all the advice we wanted to give him as he starts a new part of his life. Matthew's name means "A Gift From God" and he has truly been one! He has kept me and God tight in prayer since the name he was born!. I say this not as a joke, but in truth. My son walked at 9 months old and has been way ahead of his age since. He always did those first things way ahead of the baby book. Matthew goes through life at the rate of speed. A little ADD, but extremely smart. So he keeps you on your toes. His favorite words were I need and I can do it, and he does! We are so proud of Matthew, he has decide he wants to go into the Air force, he wants to sail through the clouds and be as close to God as he can. It is really hard to let go, because I know he will be the one never in fear to be the one to get it done before everyone else. Inprayer I ask God to send Matthew a guardian angle that doesn't get tired, and loves adventure. As Matthew walks across the stage Wednesday we hand over the right of passage from childhood to manhood. He has been begging for this since he was 12!! We give him our love and respect and our prayers. For we have preached, taught and parented for 18 years and we know that God has big plans for Matthew, and we must stand back and let Matthew spread his wings. Time has tried to prepare us for this time, and It is very hard. My loving and verywise mom told me before she died to love my kids with all my heart, protect them and prepare them for life, and make sure God was 1st in the child's life and no matter where they go in life they will come back to you. We have loved Matthew though good times and teen times and stood our ground and never looked back,even when he was so mad at us he could have self exploded! So many times he has felt we were holding him back, and the girlfriends that quickly became over us in time and love, yet we held our ground and prayed. We feel he is ready for the world and know that God is right beside him, our only advice is to make sure God is 1st in all he does and he will go far. So as graduation day approaches we want Matthew to know that we love him, and we are behind him in all that he does. Our advice always make sure you are pleasing God and never let anyone get in the way of what God has planned for you, just make sure it is Gods will and you will go far. We want him to meet his dreams, but caution that sometimes we want what God does not want us to have, and we must be patient. Because in time you will look back and see why God does say no for a reason. As parents we had to say no , and we were not his best friend at times. Sometimes he hated us, because we held our ground, but we did this in love! Not just being mean. So the time has come, Matthew you are about to cross over into new adventures, with it comes responsibility, always remember to trust God in all you do and you will go far. Enjoy and learn all you can, and remember we will always be here when you need us. Our love for you will never die, and yes we made it though high school!! Love and best wishes CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

I am so thankful that I have a closing Monday on my Golf Course property. I have babied this thing all the way to the last week and have jumped every hurdle known. These days you really have to work hard for the closing, and this is cash sale!! I am on both sides of the sale so it is hard to make sure I keep everyone happy and remain very neutral. I have a wonderful broker and terrific company I work for. I am very thankful I work for a christian company that cares about there Realtors. It really pays to trust God and work for a company that cares more about there people than money! www.kathysellsgreenville.com

Through faith and prayer my family has made it through a lot of tight and frustrating times. I now know that God was preparing us for the way the world has gone. My kids are content with what they have and are not having the hard time with being happy with what they have. God has taught our family to be happy with what we have. We prayed through every need and thank him for our blessings. I feel so fortunate to have made it through the last few years with total dependence on God. i guess I got into Real Estate at the last of the good times and never experienced a huge loss as others. But by counting on God I have meet every need and them some. Our family is content with what we have and are at peace with the worlds problems. Because I know that God is in Control and he will see us through it if we only trust him. God is the only way and he to will see you through life's troubles. Pray and give your troubles to him, and count on true blessings from him. Prayers might not be answered as you think the should, but for the better, you will see. Easter is a time of new birth and hope. Give your hope and trust to God and watch how your life will change! Be still and know that I am God