MY BIRTHDAY AUGUST 9, 2010 - MY NEW WATCH FROM HUSBAND

Today is my birthday, 75th, and it is a special day.... because I have a wonderful life and great children, and step-children and together my husband and I have lots of grand children and great grand children.

My day started off with me waking up and remembering that today was my birthday. I got out of bed with robust energy knowing that the day would be filled with a breakfast at Denney's Restaurant (free) with proof of birthday. It was so good and I loved it. I got birthday phone calls from my family that started yesterday. It was so good to hear their sweet voices wishing me a Happy Birthday!

The best part of this day is knowing that the good Lord has given me good health and energy to do all the things that retired people do, traveling, day trips, gatherings with family and best of all a nice husband to share this all with.

I am so proud to be a Mother, Grandmother, and wife, and a friend to all. Life couldn't be better. We must enjoy each day that the Lord gives us, with no regrets or misgivings about anything. Just live for today, because yesterday is gone, and tomorrow doesn't belong to us, so live for today!!!

Blessing and happiness to all....
Wanda Messimer

FOURTH OF JULY 2010

FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND....

Having a family get-together in Arizona was fabulous. The Andersen's (my son David & daughter-in-law Stacy) came for a weekend visit. They brought their son Kenny and his girlfriend Sami. We had so much *family fun* and so many good meals together. The best was the last dinner where Mike (son-in-law) bbqed Shis-K-bobs. Also, Sami made a BBQ cake on the grill. That was a first for me, as I've never had that experience before. She decorated it with blueberries and strawberries, and it was delicious. We all went to a nearby park to watch the fireworks. We made smores and relaxed in lawn chairs. We had Cheryl and Mikes girls with us and they decided to sing songs, which we enjoyed. Angel, Cheryl and Mike's German Shepard went with us.

So let us get together again next Fourth of July, 2011 in Arizona and do it all over again!!!

Dearest Lord,

You touch my soul with your abundance of gifts,
given with love.

You give them to us with full measure asking nothing
in return; only to reach out to others showing our
Christianity and compassion for humanity.
Amen

Wanda Messimer

POEM: ENSLAVED BY YOUR LOVE

ENSLAVED BY YOUR LOVE - To be a person without woes, is a dreamer without a dream. To envision a place serene to embrace, brings memories of old entwined with the new. I seek your love embodied in my soul, giving me warmth and making me whole. I've reached the pinnacle of my every dream; having you beside me is everything. BY: Wanda Messimer

Prayer of Righteousness

Beloved Jesus,

You are a forgiving Lord, and You are master over all that
is good.

You have conquered 'evil' and You manage our souls in a way
that brings forth righteousness.

I believe in You Jesus, and love You so.
Amen

Wanda Messimer

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY TO THE BRAVE MEN/WOMEN BEFORE US - May 31, 2010

I honor our Military today and always... We have a great country and you've paved the road for the freedom that we are experiencing in America. I have family members who've been in the military and those that are still active. They are brave and have left a legacy forever imprinted in our footsteps called FREEDOM.

My Uncle Clayton Atwood (deceased) was among the brave. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his bravery. Clayton was wounded and became disabled. He will be forever remembered in my heart.

My husband was also amongst the brave military. He served some of his duty in Viet Nam in "Research and Rescue." He was stationed on a Navy ship, which was their base for helicopters to fly into the jungles in Nam, rescuing the fallen soldier's from their aircraft. A very dangerous job. The area was cleared by the Gatlin Guns before he went down in a sling to pick-up the wounded. Now, that's bravery, and he is to be honored on this Memorial Day. He made it out alive and is here to tell his story, which is something that us, living in the states couldn't fathom, unless we were there. I am very proud of you Bruce Messimer.

My son Steve Andersen is retired from the Navy and working in the field that he studied while in the service. He is a Dental Technican and has made many partials, and full dentures in his Naval Lab. He is now working in a lab in the Mid-West as a Supervisor and does hands-on work. I am very proud of him for his dedication to our country and his family.

I have two Grandsons Joshua and Trevor and a Step-Grandson Adam that are now on active duty, serving their country. They are young and ambitious and very patriotic doing their upmost to keep America free. I honor you three men for your dedication to our wonderful country.

I pray for peace and for our freedom to stay alive. In these troubled times in politics, our adversaries are right in the mix waiting.

A quote from Thomas Jefferson: "For a people who are free, and who mean to remain so, a well-organized and armed Militia is their best security." Thomas Jefferson

Wanda Messimer

Tax Day "Tea Party" In Queen Creek/San Tan Valley, AZ

A Tax Day "Tea Party" was held in Queen Creek/San Tan Valley, Arizona on April 15, 2010.

My husband and I went mainly to see what it was all about. The first speaker that spoke said to us, "Are you a Racist or Redneck?" The crowd raised their hands and said, "no sir we're not!"

That's how the meeting started out. The speaker said that, that's what the "Tea Party" program has been labeled. It is so far from the truth; signs of protest against the present administration were held up, and everything that was written was fact and not fiction. Freedom to protest is our constitional right as stated in the constitution.

All-in-all it was interesting and a good American experience that I will remember when I go to the polls this November 2010 to vote the American way. Freedom for the people by the people, voting for the leaders that will fulfill and keep alive the "American Dream."

By: Wanda Messimer