sooooo looong!

I am bad, bad, bad. I've meant to blog all week, but frankly- I've been working a lot in the office. Haven't had time. We're leaving Florida tomorrow around noon, so I'll try and catch you all up on everything tomorrow either from the Memphis or Ft. Myers' airports or when we get home.

(And I just upset my dear husband who was really wanting to play doubles tennis in the morning before we left but I totally forgot to bring my tennis shoes. Big oops! I'm married to Jordan Roe and I forgot my tennis shoes- what gives!)

Oh she knows me well...

Moments after I published my last post, I heard the undeniable sound of a Delivery Truck pulling into our driveway. I forgot about it for a little bit because I was on the phone with a client, but afterwards remembered and ran to see if they left a surprise. They did!!! There was a little white box on our porch addressed to me- so exciting. Except I had no idea what it was and was afraid I had ordered something without realizing it.

What was inside but some flowering tea from my dear friend Trish for my birthday! So awesome!! It's Numi- which is a huge plus, and you can read about what flowering tea is right here. It's very cool and very exotic. I can't wait to try it- I may try some tonight!!! So THANK YOU Trish! You have made my week! :-) I cannot wait to try the Jasmine Lovers White tea.

Can't get enough tea....

....maybe I'm becoming addicted. It's just too fun to turn on the tea kettle in the morning, and then look at my teas and decide exactly which one I'm in the mood for. Mmm, mmm, mmm! This morning I had two cups: English Breakfast to begin with, and then Earl Grey Green in late morning. I'm grabbing a quick bite to eat- little lunch break- and I snuck onto Teavana's website. I have tea envy! I want them all. Okay, maybe it is getting a little out of hand :-)

We are going to Florida on the 19th though, and you had better believe I am making a stop by Teavana, so I am resisting any urges to purchase some right now- because I can get a whole other tea flavor for what I would pay for shipping.

The Gaddis (Nathan & Bethany) get to stay with us again this weekend! Yay! Exciting. They've been at the re:create conference all week which I think is finishing up tonight. We will get to do something with them tomorrow night, although I don't think we've figured out what.

Okay, nice break. Back to work! Have a happy day and go drink some tea! :-)

It's been a good week so far. Very busy- for Jordan really, just one of those weeks where there's a lot going on. He has a Youth pastors' luncheon today as well as several meetings, so his day I'm sure will fly by.

I have been working like crazy. Last week, Florida Legislature issued an emergency law stating that no Insurer could non-renew a client for any reason but non payment of premium, effective immediately. In a nutshell- this means a lot for our industry. We've been fielding tons of client calls and trying to figure out what's going on. So, that's been a bit crazy, but things are getting back to normal.

I got to talk to Jessica last night! She & Jesse have recently moved to Hawaii and I have really been missing her. She's going to call again this evening- her lunchtime so we can talk a bit more. It's so neat to hear about everything over there- where they're living, what it's like, the people they're meeting- all sorts of things. God has really been providing for them, and it's amazing to see.

Well just wanted to shoot a quick update- let you know we're here and alive and kickin! It's actually been a great week so far. Nothing eventful in a monumental sense, but God certainly is doing things in our lives- always doing something, so I can't say it's been a bit boring.

Blessings to you!

Colts ALL THE WAY, BABY!

Last night was amazing!!! Every year, around the first week of February, I always get a little bit sad watching the Super Bowl, because although it's a wonderful game and full of surprises, it's a bit depressing that it means no football for 6, almost 7 whole months. It's a difficult thing for me to grasp :-( But, last night was worth it! The Colts won the superbowl. OF course I am a bit biased, they are our team, but I can't think of a more deserving team in the National Football League right now. Overall, this team is even-keeled, very supportive of one another, very steady and classy. Head Coach Tony Dungy is always calm & collected, Peyton Manning rarely gets too ruffled, and superstar receivers like Marvin Harrison are content to just get the job done without all the hype and hoopla that characterizes so many others in their field. (T.O.- take a lesson....)This picture says it all- Harrison with his son after last night's big win!



Here, Peyton Manning, Tony Dungy and I think Dungy's wife celebrate finally having the Vince Lombardi Trophy. It's amazing when you think of the past few years- especially of the Dungy family. A while ago- I think 2 years ago, Dungy's 18 year old son took his own life right before the playoffs. Horrible, absolutely heart breaking. And if you watched the post-game show last night, you saw for yourself Dungy's faith in Jesus Christ spelled out before millions of people as he gave credit and glory to the Lord, instead of himself, and even redirected the banner of "first black coach to take the title" with a comment about the "most important thing to him."




Just amazing to watch things like this- I've just been told, though I haven't seen it for myself, that Lovie Smith (Bear's coach) & Tony Dungy took out a huge add in USA Today that is a testament of faith in Jesus that sends chills down your spine. I'm going to have to get a copy of that!If you've seen it, let me know. I can't wait to see it.




What a great end to an amazing season of football, and we had a great time watching it last night with great friends and family. Nathan & Bethany Gaddis were here from Florida, Ian came, Mom & Dad, Ferris, Robby, Chris, even Dylan came in town. Robby was pretty brave coming into major Colts' territory, but he handled it well and stuck by his team. Sorry again for the loss, Robby, but it was great to have you!

Blessings on your day and your week. May the peace of God dwell richly in your hearts and minds!

Wonderful Wintry Whiteness!!

Today is beautiful!! I woke up a little later than I had planned, must have completely slept through my alarm, but it's kind of a blessing in disguise since I have been sick and trying to regain my voice before Sunday's service. Sleep truly is the bet medicine! So, I woke up and made some English Breakfast tea, and went upstairs to read and journal & lo and behold- what did I see before me out the window but white, wintery goodness! It snowed last night- and this is beautiful snow. It's actually covering the houses and the ground and each leafless tree branch, giving it that beautiful white outlined look. I love it!

We took some picture for all you beach bunnies! It is just amazing as warm as this winter has been that we actually got snow! A good bit too!

Yesterday was, as most of you know, my birthday! It was a great day, and I can hardly believe I'm 25 years old! We had done a birthday dinner a week ago for myself, Jordan and my Aunt Beth with my family, but I got some fun things yesterday. Jordan gave me a new Bible! It's so pretty! My other one was still great (God's word doesn't change:-) but it had fallen apart a few times, and it had my maiden name inscribed on it, rather than Roe- so this is very very exciting! Ferris came down to see me and we all went and got some coffee in the afternoon. Jordan and I went to Pancho's for lunch, and we're going out tonight. Not sure what I want to do yet....I don't think I'm in the mood to go to the theatre- maybe we'll rent "One Night With the King." I LOVE that movie! I think we're going to try the Asian Bistro over by It's a Grind......haven't ever been there and I have heard great things about it.

Well, I need to go, just wanted to give you a taste of what our view was this morning! Gaddis's: we're hoping it sticks around a bit for you! We'll see.....