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I got tagged by my friend Sarah and now it’s my turn to answer five questions, then tag others. Sounds like fun. Here goes!!

1. Where Were You Ten Years Ago?
That was the summer of 1998. I was still living back home in Southwest Georgia, but hoping to move to Atlanta. I was submitting resumes and I drove up twice for interviews. The first interview was with a downtown law firm and I bombed it. For some reason, I just froze on the typing test. So, I was a bit discouraged. I then I got a call from a Catholic hospital in Atlanta to interview for a position there. I went for it and it the first interview was a home run! I even blew the typing test out of the water. (Yay) In August of 1998, I packed my car full of stuff and moved to Atlanta with a whole lot of dreams and not a whole lot of cash. I went to work at the hospital and gave myself until Christmas of that year to get comfortable in Atlanta or move back home. Well, I’m still here. Sure, we moved to Southeast Alabama for two years, but we’re back and this is our home. And, hey…I met Mickey at that hospital. Good thing I blew that first typing test and aced the hospital one, right?

2. Five Items on Your To-Do List Today

• Let Mickey sleep in as much as possible for Father’s Day
• Go to church
• Go to the pool
• Make dinner
• Have some relaxation time with Mickey

3. Snacks I Enjoy

• Dove dark chocolate (especially with almonds)
• Cereal
• Fiber One bars
• Raw almonds
• Ice cream

4. What would you do if you were a billionaire?

• Donate to our church and various missions
• Buy all of our immediate family their homes and vehicles
• TRAVEL all over the world
• Put in a huge new pool in our community that has “zero access” for the kids (We have a nice pool now, but I would love a “zero access” one just for fun)
• Invest

5. Places I would Live
We actually are happy right here where we are and this is definitely our home. Ideally, we would have family closer to us because that’s the only missing piece of living here. So, that would be the only thing I would change if I could make it absolutely perfect.

Last…Six Bloggers I’m passing the challenge onto…
Ali
Emily
Jawan
Merri
Renee
Shannon

And, thanks to Sarah for tagging me!

Mickey: I don’t have nearly enough time nor enough words to express how much you mean to our family. The girls and I are blessed beyond measure to have you!! When God brought us together via Divine Intervention almost eight years ago, my whole world was changed for the better. The life we have been blessed with to this point hasn’t always been easy, but it’s always been amazing. I love watching you with Macey and Mariana and seeing the bond you all share. When you come home after work each day, the way the girls lights up is a beautiful thing to see. It thrills my heart that you are so active and involved in their lives. I’m so honored that you are my husband and I get to share this journey with you. I love you SOOO much!!

Daddy - aka Papa: When I was thinking of what to write here today, one beautiful memory popped into my head first for you. It was the day Macey was born. I remember getting to the hospital to check in and finding you already there - so excited about the arrival of your first granddaughter. When I was laboring, you’d come by the end of the bed, rub my feet and talk to me. I know it had to be hard seeing me in pain even when we all knew it would soon be worth it. When I was time for Macey to be born, you got “banished” behind the blue curtain. I still get tickled when I think of you sitting on the blue birthing ball during that time. You got to see Macey right after she was born and during her first bath and I know you loved her right from the start. Thank you for loving me from the start too. Thank you for being there for me too. I love you!

Mr. John - aka Poppie: You’ve been a part of my life for over 20 years and we haven’t always seen eye to eye, but I guess that has kept things interesting. We always agree on some things like getting up early in the mornings, good cups of coffee and knowing we have the two most amazing little girls God ever made. You’ve been there for me more times than I can count and I thank you for that. The girls also thank you for the cases of “Ghetti-Go’s” from Sams. Love you!

Scott - aka PePaw: I know I couldn’t ask for better in-laws than you and Linda. You two are such an inspiration to us. You have the kind of love and marriage that is a true thing of beauty. I feel so grateful to you both for the way you raised Mickey in a home full of love and support. And, thank you for taking me in as one of your own too. Our shared love of cooking is something I treasure. I also love how we can both get Mickey’s goat when we team up on him. (HA!) Thanks so much for all you do! With my love…

Jack - aka Pop: You have been the kind of Granddaddy that every kid should have. When Charlie and I were little, there was never an adventure you wouldn’t try with us. Some of my very fondest childhood memories were made with you and Gran. We never did sink that boat in the pond, but we tried quite often, didn’t we? I’ll never forget going camping at Rood Creek and you taking us out in the boat too. There are so many more memories - I will never have a chance to list them all, but I value every one. You mean the world to me and I love you very much!

Grandpa Frank - The originator of the Frank Scott lineage. I just adore your character. You are so much fun to be around. I just truly admire your tenacity and, don’t shoot me for saying this, your spunk. You have such a zest for life that shows how much you appreciate your blessings. Mickey often speaks fondly of his childhood memories that involve you and I love hearing those stories too. We love you!

In Memory of PaPa Louie - My dad’s dad, my PaPa Louie, passed away in the summer of 1995. It’s hard to believe it’s been 13 years since he died. I wish my girls had gotten to know him because I know he would have loved them. He didn’t have a lot to say at times, but I always knew that he loved us. When Charlie and I were little, he made up a song for us about Santa having a boat that I still remember. Whenever I get hiccups now, I think of PaPa because he got them so often. I remember him taking us out on the boat at Lake Blackshear and going fishing on the dock with us. Rest in Peace, PaPa.

This is certainly not last nor least…
I thank God, my heavenly Father, for blessing my life beyond measure. I have so much to be grateful for and I thank God for looking beyond my human failure and loving me.

PS: If anyone missed my Mother’s Day post -it’s here - just click.