100th Post

So I have been told that on the 100th post - I have to post 100 random facts about me.

Not sure if I can ...
but since I am a "rule" follower - I will try to go by blogland rules...

1. I am almost 50.
2. I don't feel like it (most of the time)
3. I color my hair - every three weeks.
4. I am tired of doing so.
5. I had enough gray hair before I graduated from high school - that I had to move my part to hide it.
6. I was 17 (almost 18) when I married my high school sweetheart.
7. He is still my sweetheart.
8. I was a cheerleader in high school
9. I was head cheerleader my senior year.
10. I have three children.
11. I had two miscarriages - therefore I have two more children in heaven.
12. I have two sons-in-law.
13. I will have a new daughter-in-law (on August 2nd.)
15. I have one precious granddaughter.
16. I have a new grandbaby on the way!
17. I am only on Number 17 and I am having a hard time.
18. I must lead a boring life
19. I hope to write a book one day.
20. My new favorite fruit is fresh cherries.
21. Even if they cost 4.98 a lb.
22. I like having my nails done.
23. I absolutely LOVE a pedicure.
24. I love me some "Chicos" clothing (but only on sale - a GOOD sale)
25. I love teaching Ladies Bible Studies.
26. Hal and I have been in ministry for 32 years.
27. We have been here in Calera for 13 years.
28. We bought our first home here in Calera.
29. We had been in "pastoriums" prior to here - (or one was a rental property)
30. They were always nice - but there is no place like your own home.
31. I played the piano at our first church.
32. It was sad.
33. That is not my calling.
34. Years ago - "preacher's wives" were supposed to play the piano.
35. I did not fit that mold.
36. In our second church - I worked with preschoolers- until my home was filled with preschoolers.
37. Then I began a ladies class.
38. I found my calling.
39. Exhortation is my primary gift - and I love my ladies.
40. I learned alot about studying the Bible from Kay Arthur and inductive studies.
41. My Hal is my pastor - and the best preacher I know.
42. Even if I was not married to him - I would want him to be my pastor.
43. He has taught me more than anyone on this earth.
44. I love doing "Beth Moore" studies.
45. I usually take a "pre-bedtime" nap on the couch.
46. I wear contacts.
47. I don't take them out like I should.
48. I love the beach.
49. I love going to the mountains too.
50. But only in the fall/winter.
51. I liked camping when I was younger.
52. Now, I like staying in a nice Condo.
53. I could use a vacation now.
54. But there is no time for it.
55. That is the problem.
56. Life is too busy.
57. I like football season.
58. Alabama football season
59. The title of my blog is true.
60. I Have NO greater joy - than to know that my children walk in truth.
61. Or the opposite - is there any greater sorrow than when they do not ?
62. We homeschooled our children for 12 years.
63. 9 were good years.
64. The first three - I nearly killed us all.
65. Then I quit "schooling at home" and started "home-schooling."
66. There is a difference.
67. On this side of it - I would not trade those years for anything.
68. It was the absolute - HARDEST thing I have ever done.
69. And the most REWARDING.
70. I bought too much curriculum.
71. I have kept some of it for illustration point.
72. I paid 13.99 for the + - X / flash cards. (each) - from ABEKA
73. My children's children's children will learn to add, subtract, multiply and divide with those cards.
74. Or I will just keep them till Jesus comes back.
75. I love to take pictures.
76. Jenifer and I took a photography class.
77. She has started a photography business.
78. I am her "trusty" assistant.
79. What fun.
80. I get to spend time with my daughter and take pictures.
81. Then I send the SD card home with her - because she edits them.
82. I have the easy job.
83. I love having people in my home.
84. I guess one of my gifts is hospitality.
85. I always fix too much food.
86. I would rather have too much than to run out.
87. I used to worry about the "worn- out" carpet.
88. I decided that people don't care about the carpet - we just need fellowship.
89. So, I vacumn or clean it again - and open the doors.
90. My daughters really are my best friends.
91. I always wanted that.
92. I usually talk to them every day.
93. Even if it is just for a little while.
94. They call me.
95. I love it.
96. I don't exercise like I should.
97. I am trying.
98. Today, life is good.
99. If tomorrow is not - I am still secure.
100. Because of my relationship with my Savior. He will be Lord of tomorrow too.