Random Photos! May!

Daddy holding Jackie and Kenan

June Birthdays and Dates To Remember!

June 4th  Alijah

June 5th  Alexus, Kendall
June 9th  Aeneas James
June 11th  Octavian
June 14th  Loretta
June 15th  Father's Day/Remember Bozie

June 20th  Lil Reggie's Graduation
June 23rd  Angel's Graduation
June 28th  LouVata

In Memory of: David Brown, Daddy's Cousin!

http://memorialfuneralhomes.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1278&Itemid=26#JOSC_TOP

David Brown, 103 was Daddy's first cousin.  His mother was Aunt Maggie Bell Brown, who was Grandpa Tommie's sister.  Aunt Maggie lived to be 96 years old.

The 9th Annual Cheyenne Bell Memorial Golf Tournament & BBQ

Something I Noticed! Paying It Forward!

Quotes For The Week Of May 25th!

"Sixty years ago I knew everything; now I know nothing; education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance." - Will Durant
Sent by Billie

"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." - Maya Angelou

"If you don't like something, change it, if you can't change it, change your attitude.  Don't complain." - Maya Angelou
Sent by Billie

"Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever."
– Isak Dinesen

Something I Noticed Today! Auto Thefts!

http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/infographic-top-5-most-stolen-cars-us-n114926

Happy Memorial Day!

http://familybellgram.blogspot.com/2011/11/vietnam-veterans-virtual-wall-alvin.html

http://www.nextavenue.org/article/2014-05/9-quotes-capture-real-meaning-memorial-day

FYI: Something From The Past!

I saw this at a golf course recently and thought this would bring 
back memories for Jean and Vata

From Wallace

That's A Church Song! (Remembering Thomas)

May 25, 1961 - March 9, 1996

Meat Recall!

Something I Noticed: Pregnant Sudanese Sentenced For Her Religion!

Happy Birthday, Armani!

Happy Birthday, Las, Sr.!

http://familybellgram.blogspot.com/2008/09/las-on-his-appreciation-program.html

http://familybellgram.blogspot.com/2009/05/happy-birthday-lasker.html

http://familybellgram.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-birthday-las.html

http://familybellgram.blogspot.com/2011/05/happy-birthday-las.html

http://familybellgram.blogspot.com/2012/05/happy-birthday-las.html

http://familybellgram.blogspot.com/2013/05/happy-85th-birthday-las.html

Quotes For Week of May 18th!

QUOTES


I will not sacrifice my knowledge of the goodness of God on the altar of human reasoning so I can have an explanation for a seemingly unanswered prayer. - Bill Johnson

A blessing is always more enjoyable when it’s shared. - Charles Stanley

Love your family and when I say family, I mean if they are related or not.  Your closest friend can be family.  You know the one person who stood by you through thick and thin because those people will always be there for you.  - Sent by Aaliyah

Love is ageless. - Sent by Aaliyah


Life is

A mystery, Unfold it.
A journey, Walk it.
Painful, Indure it.
Beautiful, See it.
A Joke, Laugh at it.
A Song, Sing it.
A flower, Smell it.
Wonderful, Enjoy it.
Precious, Don't waste it.
A gift, Open it.
Love, Give it.
Unlimited, Go for it.
Light, Shine in it.

Sent by Billie


"If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to gurantee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors.  There is no other" - Carl Schurz
Sent by Billie



Always be humble
and gentle. Be patient
with each other,
making allowance for
each other’s faults
because of your love.
Make every effort
to keep yourselves
united in the Spirit,
binding yourselves
together with peace.

Ephesians 4:2-3

Something I Noticed - Shonda Rhimes/A Trust Betrayed/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shonda_Rhimes#Grey.27s_Anatomy.2C_Private_Practice.2C_Scandal_and_other_projects:_2005.E2.80.93present

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-trust-betrayed-mike-magner/1116104274?ean=9780306822575 
Thanks, Billie

Random Photos!

Aiden

Lil Rodney

Ainsley Rhae

Something I Noticed Today: GM Recall/31 Year Old Posed As 15 Year Old Student/San Diego County Fires!

https://autos.yahoo.com/news/huge-gm-recall-chevrolet-corvette-141857653.html

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/gm-recall/gm-recalls-more-2-4-million-vehicles-four-new-recalls-n109976  (new info)

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/woman-31-posed-15-year-old-student-texas-high-school-article-1.1793094

http://www.cbs8.com/story/25516618/fire-coverage-fires-burning-across-san-diego-county


San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8 - cbs8.com

Rainy Mood And Things I Noticed Today (Common Languages/911 Texting)!

Rainy Mood











Maps From Pinterest

http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/mobile/people-can-now-text-911-help-some-areas-n106176

Happy Birthday, Rodney II!

Mother's Day 2014! In Carson!

I did not want to go out to eat, due to the crowd  on Mother's Day so I cooked Cornish  hens, rice, vegetables and corn bread.  Rick came into the kitchen and ask why I was cooking on Mother's Day.  I told him why.  He did not say anything else.  I happened to be doing the dishes and looked outside and my grand kids and Hank were coming up the driveway.  A few minutes later, I looked out and Wallace, Charisse, Kenan and Cecily were driving up.  I still had my pajamas on.  I rushed to get dressed. I came back and Rick was bringing  a large spread of food in: BBQ chicken, ribs, links and chicken, BBQ beans, mashed potatoes and corn bread.  Boy, what a surprise.  After eating, everyone made a speech on what I meant to them.  Boy, the tears flowed.  Kaiden and Jaivon even spoke.  They said I was nice, pretty and big.  Oh how I love them.  I only wish I had audio because the words from all of them were special.  I also received a card from Kamasi and it summed up what I have been to him.  I learned things that I didn't know and I am grateful to hear these things when I am able to hear them.  Thanks to my wonderful family.  I am so very blessed.  Jean [ Nes]

Health Tip: Four Tips To Stop Worry!

1. 
   Stop watching the news. I didn’t realize how strong of a hold the television had on my life until I found myself begging my husband for a security system and a safe room in the basement. A SAFE ROOM. Seriously? Seriously.Now, I know that we do not live in a friendly world…but honestly? I lived in fear because that’s exactly where the news wanted me to live. Fear = attention = money. I still enjoy television, but I enjoy it in doses – and hardly ever watch the news. I get important news stories sent to my phone so I’m not completely in the dark on current events, and ignore everything else. Guess what? I don’t feel the need for a bomb shelter anymore, and we save tons of money on the cable that we do not have! Instead of watching the news in the morning, we read our Bible. It’s the perfect substitution!
2. Tune into K-LOVE. One day recently, I stumbled across a ton of music I had listened to when I was younger. I was super excited and started listening to some of my old favorites. As the music played and I began to really listen to the words, I thought to myself…”Wow…no wonder I was depressed!” I couldn’t help but wonder if the music I listened to fueled my depression or if my depression influenced my music choice. I’m willing to bet it was both! I’m pretty positive that any darkness I was in was only hampered by what I was listening to. These days I prefer Christian music – and I find God loves to throw a song I really needed to hear my way on a regular basis!
3. Guard your heart. “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 I have friends from all faiths, and friends with no faith at all to speak of. I love them each dearly, but I know when I need to take a step back or retreat in order to uphold the standard the Lord calls us to. For example – if I am invited to a party, I will try to go early and only for an hour or two. Why? Because I love my friends and I want to be with them – but if I stay longer my guard will go down, and I will be more likely to do things excessively. Drink in excess, speak in excess, eat in excess…a ton of things I know I’d feel bad about later. I’m just not that strong! And you know what? My real friends understand. Yours will too.
4. Distance yourself from negativity. The more I am around a negative person, the more negative I become. It really is that simple. I’ve even had days where I’ve told friends that I am going to step away because I was in a bad mood, and didn’t want to influence theirs! If you’re not feeling at the top of your game, give yourself permission to sidestep a negative situation. The distance may even temper the darkness! “For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.” Proverbs 26:20

Taken from:  http://remade-ministries.org/2014/05/four-tips-to-stop-worry/

Mother's Day 2014! Houston!

Mother's Day 2014! East Coast!

4 generations