Samantha's Surgery

I spent the day yesterday with one of my brothers his wife and other family members while their daughter had brain surgery to remove a tumor! She was in surgery for 5 hours! I am happy to announce that everything went well, the tumor was benign and she is a very strong little girl! She will be in ICU for the night be in her room this afternoon and hopefully home next week!!! Childrens Hospital of Dallas, their doctors, nurses and staff are truly sent by GOD!
I would like to thank all of you for your prayers! Ours were answered!!! Love ya! Terri

Festival Belly Dance Costumes!

Need a Bellydance costume for the upcoming festivals! Contact me! I have consignment costumes or will custom create one just for you!

Tedd Bear Ride!

We went on our first Teddy Bear Ride today! We started out with some friends and joined more friends on the way thru Denton to McKinney where we met up with over 1000 bikes and Teddy Bears! It was the 15th annual Teddy Bear Ride benefiting Collin County Children's Advocacy Center. We left McKinney and traveled to and down 75 (central expressway) to Plano, the Police blocked off traffic at all intersections (legal red light running woohoo) and the freeway so we could all travel together. On the freeway there were bikes as far as you could see in front of you and as far as you could see behind you, it was breath taking. When we arrived at the Center you should have seen bikers all in leather walking with their teddy bears in their arms to donate to the kids! Heart warming! When your on the road this year watch out for us, be safe, they will need more teddy bears next year and I for one hope to be there! Ride safe, Terri

1941 Stearman airplane!!!!!!!!!!!1

I went up in a 1941 Stearman aircraft Sunday!!! Oh my God! It was fantastic!!!! Open air, strapped in and the wind in your face, what a rush! If you ever get the opportunity to fly like this don't pass it up. I started to chicken out, I have flown in an open cockpit plane once before and it scared me to death, but I kept telling myself it's a once in a liftime chance! So up-up-and away, At first Jim was so nice just flying around peacefully until he saw me relax then woosh over we went into a "snap roll" I would have peed my pants but it was so quick I did not have time! LOL. Then I could not stop smiling -what a rush-! We were truly blessed to have our #1 grandson with us so he was able to take his first airplane ride in a remarkable piece of history!!!! Sign me up, I will be there again next time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a blessing to have such a great friend who shares his love of flying with those around him!

Pampered Chef

Ok, so now I have been talked into having a Pampered Chef party! I love their products and it is for my daughter-in-law so I guess I will survive (even in my condition(?) LOL) So if anyone is in need of anything just send me your e-mail address and you can order off the internet and I will get credit (yeah) and your order will be shipped to you(yeah again). Take time to look because some of their stuff is great (those who really know me, know I love to cook, and I am good at it, and I do recommend their products). If you want to attend the "party" again send me your information and I will get an invite to you!!! Love ya! Terri

I am not dead, but may be soon! LOL

To answer the comments-Yes I think I know the source of the rumor ( I think you do too! LOL ). Yes to all the rum and chocolate!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And last but not least I think a welcome back from the dead party would be alot of fun but maybe it sould be an "I woke up and left you behind party "where there would be alot of honoree's LMAO-LET"S PARTY-ya'll know who you are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for caring!!!!!!!!!!! I love all of ya! (I have to say that in case I really do die so ya'll will have to come to my funeral, LOL)

Attention!!!!!!!!!!!!

It has been brought to my attention that there is a rumor going around that I am very ill-If anyone knows what is wrong with me please let me know! NO MENTAL JOKES PLEASE! It appears I am terminally ill !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Also for those who have heard this rumor and not contacted me to sympathize on my demise I am very ashamed of you and will be expecting cards, flowers, and plenty of chocolate.(yes chocolate, not that dark healthy crap either -milk creamy fattening chocolate, yes that would help!!or maybe rum-yes RUM that's the ticket!!!!!!!) Love to all! Terri/Tyra

The mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee (Thanks Regor)

: When things in your life seem almost too much to handle;

when 24 hours in a day are not enough;

remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee...



A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.

When the class began,

he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar

and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.


He then asked the students if the jar was full.

They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar.

He shook the jar lightly.

The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.



He then asked the students again if the jar was full.

They agreed it was.



The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.

Of course, the sand filled up everything else.



He asked once more if the jar was full.

The students responded with an unanimous "yes."



The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and

poured the entire contents into the jar,

effectively filling the empty space between the sand.



The students laughed.



"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided,

"I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.



The golf balls are the important things

--your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---

and if everything else was lost and only they remained;

your life would still be full.



The pebbles are the other things that matter;

like your job, your house and your car.



The sand is everything else---the small stuff.



"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued,

"there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.



The same goes for life.



If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff,

you will never have room for the things that are important to you.



"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.



Play with your children.

Take time to get medical checkups.

Take your spouse out to dinner.

Play another 18.



There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.



Take care of the golf balls first

--the things that really matter--



Set your priorities.

"The rest is just sand."



One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.



The professor smiled.

"I'm glad you asked."



"It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem;

there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."









Please share this with someone you care about.





i just did.

:-)

Paine, Jerry Stephens

Jerry Ann Stephens Paine, 41, a customer representative for Time Warner in Las Colinas who had been in good health, died unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, in Dallas.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of White Rock Methodist Church, 1450 Old Gate Lane, Dallas.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the Jerry Stephens Memorial Fund of Sagar Creek Arts Center, P.O. Box 1127, Siloam Springs, Ark., 72761.
Jerry Ann was born on April 21, 1965, in Lubbock. She attended elementary and middle school in Amarillo and graduated from San Antonio's Madison High School in 1982.
Although she was certified as a sound engineer, she worked for over 20 years in retail management and enjoyed the friendship of co-workers.
Nicknamed "Little Miss Sunshine" as a child by her family, as she grew, so grew her radiant and outgoing disposition. She loved life and had a special passion for music. Jerry Ann played the oboe and flute and enjoyed singing.
Survivors: Left to mourn Jerry Ann's passing and to celebrate her life are her husband, Joel Paine; her son, George Alexander, age 12; her parents, Wesley and Jo Stephens of Siloam Springs, Ark.; her sister, Nora Stephens and niece, Elizabeth of Spring; and her grandmother, Pearl Stephens of C.C. Young Retirement Center, Dallas. Her special light will also be missed by her aunt, Linda Craig and husband, James of Dallas; her uncle, David Stephens and wife, Karlyn of Ocean Springs, Miss.; and her cousins, Brian, Keri, Josh and Jay.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 12/4/2006.