Last Saturday, the elevate class had a crawfish boil! It was YUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYYY!!! I ate, and ate, and ate, and ate a little more! The seasoning was just right. There was crawfish, corn, artichoke, garlic, spinach salad, cookies, fruit, and lots of friends! The weather was perfect and we cannot wait to have another one. Shawn, our pastor, his wife, Christine, and little Brenna even showed up to eat some food!

For the past 2 years, Sarah and I have taken our moms out to dinner for Mother's Day. This year, we went to Kemah and ate at Landry's. It was great to have time with the girls and talk about the upcoming wedding, school, life, etc. Sarah and I lived at each others houses through out high school but our moms never really saw each other. Having them at dinner gave them a chance to talk and get to know one another a little better. We really had a lot of fun and are looking forward to next year. Sarah and I surprise our moms every year with the restaurant!

Sarah, Mrs. Lindsey, Mom, and me at Kemah Boardwalk.

Does helping a neighbor out mean to pay off their debt, or buy them a pantry full of groceries? How about taking them to a beloved baseball game or treating them to a day at the spa? Being a neighbor does not take a lot of money. I have always thought that I couldn't do much to help a neighbor. I only make enough money right now to cover my bills (barely). In this time of financial need, I do realize that there is a lot more needed than just more money. I began to think of ways that I could help a neighbor with my gifts that God has given me. After looking at different ways, I came up with an idea that doesn't cost a thing, only time.

So I ask you, fellow bloggers and facebookers, to help me out. Do you know someone, a single mom, a grandparent raising their grandkids, or a family who has lost their jobs and are struggling to make ends meet? Could that person(s) use a night out, even if it is to walk the track and go to a matinee movie? I would like to help!!

I would like to help someone(s) in need. Life is hard and no one wants hand outs, so i have not quite figured out how to go about telling someone, " Leave your children and go do something for yourself for 4 hours... I have your kids."

Is there anyone that knows a family in need? Are you financially stable, and able to spend a few dollars on someone else? Would you be willing to "go in" with me by offering movie tickets, gift card to dinner, or any other special "treat"?

Let's think on this, and let me know your thoughts... :)