Luck o' the Irish

August was a very busy month, but also a very blessed one too because of all the things I've won from radio stations and been given.

It all started with winning 4 tickets to a water park when I called in to 91.9 New Life. They were promoting Christmas songs to put people in mind of colder temps during our 100+ degree days. They asked me my favorite Christmas memory and the first one that popped into mind was opening Kristy's presents she'd mailed us while she was on the phone listening to our reactions. The DJ asked what I got, so I told him about the stuffed frogs playing musical instruments she'd bought in Mexico and how that began her pattern of giving the strangest gifts.

Next, I won dinner for two from 95.7 The Ride to a new dinner theater around the corner from our house equaling $96.00. (Kristy, this is owned and/or operated by Jeff Pillars of John Boy and Billy.)

Then I was given 4 tickets to see our local minor league baseball team, the Charlotte Knights. On the way out of the stadium, they were giving away free loaves of Sara Lee bread, so Taylor, Mandy, and I each got a loaf.

Last week, I was the correct caller to 96.9 The Kat, a country station giving away a $50 certificate to a new Tex-Mex restaurant called Tijuana Flats. A friend heard me on the radio and said they didn't know I liked country music. I said, "Yes, if I'm in the mood. Plus, I'm banned from winning anything for 30 days from the other stations."

Finally, yesterday Mandy and I went to a hamburger place during lunch just for milkshakes. We spotted tickets to the upcoming Greek Fest and the lady said, "go ahead and take two".

Mandy thinks I'm carrying around a horseshoe. :-) I think she's my good luck charm, but we both know God's just been very good to us.