February

A look back at February.

February was filled with Valentine's Day, I love you day, and Russell's birthday. We got two more cats and I completed 24 hours of community service at the Animal Defense League. The Women of Faith Conference was really good. I liked Mark Shultz and Sherri Shepherd the best.

http://www.animaldefenseleague.org/

Legos for your lifestyle

JEEP® HURRICANE

One Sweet Jeep
Show-stopping concepts and extreme expressions of the Chrysler LLC brands aren't new: Dodge had its Tomahawk and Chrysler, the ME Four-Twelve. But when the Jeep® Hurricane blew onto Auto Show stage, it raised the bar for the Jeep brand.
"Jeep Hurricane is simply the most maneuverable, most capable and most powerful 4x4 ever built," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President—Chrysler LLC Design. "It pays homage to the extreme enthusiasts' Jeep vehicles in form and off-road capability, but is a unique interpretation of Jeep design. Simply stated, it is the extreme example for the Jeep brand."

Hurricane represents the continued success of bold concept vehicles for the brands as a means of demonstrating Chrysler LLC's creative and mechanical expertise. For example, powerful powertrain performance is an understatement considering the Hurricane is not just HEMI®-equipped, but HEMI squared. There are two 5.7-liter HEMI engines in the vehicle: one in the front and one in the back. Both engines deliver 335 horsepower and 370 lb-ft of torque—a total of 670 hp and 740 lb-ft of torque.

Can you have responsible excess? To test the theory, we equipped both HEMI engines in the Jeep Hurricane with the Chrysler LLC Multi-Displacement System (MDS). Depending on the driver's needs, the Hurricane can be powered by 4-, 8-, 12- or 16-cylinders. All of that translates into buckets of torque for climbing obstacles other 4x4 vehicles can't even comprehend. In addition, it has the power and traction to move from 0-60 in less than five seconds.

The power is delivered through a central transfer case and split axles with a mechanically controlled four-wheel torque distribution system. The front and rear suspension is short/long arm independent with 20 inches of suspension travel, controlled by coilover shocks with remote reservoirs.

The design is lightweight with high strength, and it boasts a functional appearance. Jeep Hurricane is an honest, minimalist approach to its design augmented with the Jeep signature seven-slot grille, two seats and no doors. On the inside, occupants will be surrounded by exposed carbon fiber and polished aluminum with Black Thunder and Tiluminum accents.

My dream car has been replaced, sorry silver spur camaro. That Jeep Hurricane is tight! Woo-Wee!

JEEP® RENEGADE

Use Less Fuel ... Have More Fun Out There
The 2008 Jeep® Renegade Concept is a sporty two-seater that is just as equipped to navigate a winding off-road trail as it is to turn heads on the auto show circuit. With its stand-alone, cut-down windshield and doors with their lower sections cut out, it's a minimalistic, eco-friendly approach to having maximum fun. Plus, it combines a lithium-ion battery pack with and a small-displacement BLUETEC diesel engine, which together help the Renegade achieve a fuel economy of more than 110 miles per gallon.

Happy Birthday Russell

Today is my son's birthday. We went to Incredible Pizza today and that was about all I could do today. Now I am just being a vegetable. For Russell's birthday we got him a cat. His name is Otis. We got him from the Animal Defense League. They are running a special on cats until the 29th. 24.95 for one cat and 29.95 for two I think. We already have another orange cat, his name is Milo. We also got him from Animal Defense League. They are doing a great job out there. It's also a great place to do your community service.

In all things, know that God loves and cares for you

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Texas Panhandle Wind

I recieved an email today with this funny little video in it over-exagerrating how windy it will get in the panhandle of Texas. I am reminded of a Scripture and a lesson that God has just retaught me.

But let Him ask in faith, with out doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything form the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. -------->James 1:6-7 ESV

I had become real low on food and funds and was beginning to really worry how we were going to make it. I was worrying that I wouldn't be able to get my children a valentines or get a birthday cake for Russell's birthday. Just as I was beginning to really branch out into worry I stopped myself and remembered that my Holy Father was capable of all things. I remembered that He loves me and that He will take care of all of my needs just as He promises. I layed down all of my worries at His feet as I emptied my concerns and filled myself with peace as I stood firmly on His promises to care for me. I prayed with the reassurance that God would provide and that I had nothing to worry about. 

Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who "worry their prayers" are like wind-whipped waves. Don't think you're going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping all your options open. --->James 1:6-7 The Message

After I prayed I felt peace. Just then my phone rang and I received a call that told me of the blessings that I would be recieving shortly that would remedy my lack of food money. I also got my paycheck today. God is good. He just wants to make sure we still know it.

Kids, they are such a gift from God

John 3:16

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

This is how much God loved the world: He gave His Son, His one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in Him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.

silver spur

http://www.detroitspeed.com/projectpages/silverspur/silverspur_main.htm

I covet this car. Check it out it's all decked out in San Antonio Spurs emblems and what not.

Psalm 143:8

Love just makes all the difference. It is God's love for us that changes us. It's that love that breaks us and brings us to repentence. What an honor to be disciplined by the Lord our God. He loves us enough to not let us continue on our path of unrighteousness. 

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I put my trust in you.
Show me the way to go, for to you I lift up my soul.

It just makes all the difference when I begin my day in God's love. Take advantage of the message of the Bible and this Valentine's holiday and let people know how special they are to you and how much you love them.

God is love

Love never gives up.

Love cares more for others than for self.

Love doesn't want what is doesn't have.

Love doesn't strut,

Doesn't have a swelled head,

Doesn't force itself on others,

Isn't always "me first,"

Doesn't fly off the handle,

Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,

Doesn't revel when others grovel,

Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,

Puts up with anything,

Trusts God always,

Always looks for the best,

Never looks back,

But keeps going to the end.

So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I'm bankrupt without love.

February

I love February. It is by far my favorite month. It's my favorite time of year. I don't just celbrate February 14th as Valentines' Day. To me the whole month of February is a an excuse to celebrate love and to have pink, red, hearts, and what not. I have named February 18th as "I love you day" but I'll tell more about that later in the month. Love, love, love, la la love-makes the world go 'round. That's from a Power Puff Girls video. Maybe I can find that. Hold, please.

Cool. I'm such a Bubbles. I certainly have a Buttercup mean streak in me though. I try to allow Christ to overcome it and fill me with Bubbles. Ne Way, that's not at all what I was talking about. I love February, especially when it's 84 degrees outside. AMen! I sure do have my reasons for liking Texas. I am far too tired right now from driving across Texas for the last two days.

Today is also Victoria's birthday. She's 3 now. She's real cute. I would need some permission to post her picture though.

Happy Birthday, Victoria.

Aunt Brandi loves you.