Psalm 119: 2-3
Joyful are those who obey his laws
And search for him with all their hearts.
They do not compromise with evil,
And they walk only in his paths.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Message on my Facebook......
A true friend doesn't care if you're broke,when your home is a mess,about your past,or if your family is filled with crazies...they love you for who you are. A true friend can go long periods of time without speaking and never question the friendship.
THANKS (((((CEEDIE)))))) FOR SHARING THIS!
THANKS (((((CEEDIE)))))) FOR SHARING THIS!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
BEDTIME.....
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MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#2058 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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Bedtime
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Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's
getting late. I think I'll go to bed."
She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's
lunches, rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the
freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box
levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the
table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.
She then put some wet clothes into the dryer, put a load of
clothes into the wash, ironed a shirt and secured a loose
button. She picked up the newspapers strewn on the floor,
picked up the game pieces left on the table and put the
telephone book back into the drawer. She watered the plants,
emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.
She yawned, stretched and headed for the bedroom.
She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted
out some cash for the field trip and pulled a textbook out from
hiding under the chair. She signed a birthday card for a
friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick
note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse.
Mom then creamed her face, put on moisturizer, brushed and
flossed her teeth and trimmed her nails.
Hubby called, "I thought you were going to bed."
"I'm on my way," she said. She put some water into the dog's
dish and put the cat outside then made sure the doors were
locked. She looked in on each of the kids and turned out a
bedside lamp, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks in the
hamper and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing
homework.
In her own room, she set the alarm, laid out clothing for the
next day and straightened up the shoe rack. She added three
things to her list of things to do for tomorrow.
About that time, the hubby turned off the TV and announced to no
one in particular "I'm going to bed,"
. . .and he did.
MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#2058 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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Bedtime
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Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's
getting late. I think I'll go to bed."
She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's
lunches, rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the
freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box
levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the
table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.
She then put some wet clothes into the dryer, put a load of
clothes into the wash, ironed a shirt and secured a loose
button. She picked up the newspapers strewn on the floor,
picked up the game pieces left on the table and put the
telephone book back into the drawer. She watered the plants,
emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.
She yawned, stretched and headed for the bedroom.
She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted
out some cash for the field trip and pulled a textbook out from
hiding under the chair. She signed a birthday card for a
friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick
note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse.
Mom then creamed her face, put on moisturizer, brushed and
flossed her teeth and trimmed her nails.
Hubby called, "I thought you were going to bed."
"I'm on my way," she said. She put some water into the dog's
dish and put the cat outside then made sure the doors were
locked. She looked in on each of the kids and turned out a
bedside lamp, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks in the
hamper and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing
homework.
In her own room, she set the alarm, laid out clothing for the
next day and straightened up the shoe rack. She added three
things to her list of things to do for tomorrow.
About that time, the hubby turned off the TV and announced to no
one in particular "I'm going to bed,"
. . .and he did.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Quote for today
"I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much." -Mother Teresa
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Labor day? Already?
Where did the summer go????? Wrapped up with the Day-Care,my Grandchildren and all the other blessings the Lord has sent me made the time just fly by.
The second summer without my Mom.I miss here dreadfully and still go to the phone to call her :(
My close friend Denise is battling a very agressive form of cancer and that has kept me busy as well.Helping out as needed as well as caring for her eight year old son when she's at chemo or just feels lousey.Her next treament is Tuesday.The Dr. warned her that her hair will start to fall out shortly after this treatment.She took it like a real trooper and went and bought a really funky wig....lol.....It is what it is and we have have to make the best of it.God is in control and He never makes mistakes.
My son,his wife and baby Trey are coming for Labor Day week-end.I can't wait.....what a blessing that baby is!All children are of course.....but most people take getting pregnant for granted .But when it takes so very long to concieve,test after test and no real answers as to why conception just is'nt happening when it does happen it's truly a miracle from God.A testimony of His faithful to His children As we are faithful to Him,He will be faithful to His children!
May you all have a bless ed week!.......
The second summer without my Mom.I miss here dreadfully and still go to the phone to call her :(
My close friend Denise is battling a very agressive form of cancer and that has kept me busy as well.Helping out as needed as well as caring for her eight year old son when she's at chemo or just feels lousey.Her next treament is Tuesday.The Dr. warned her that her hair will start to fall out shortly after this treatment.She took it like a real trooper and went and bought a really funky wig....lol.....It is what it is and we have have to make the best of it.God is in control and He never makes mistakes.
My son,his wife and baby Trey are coming for Labor Day week-end.I can't wait.....what a blessing that baby is!All children are of course.....but most people take getting pregnant for granted .But when it takes so very long to concieve,test after test and no real answers as to why conception just is'nt happening when it does happen it's truly a miracle from God.A testimony of His faithful to His children As we are faithful to Him,He will be faithful to His children!
May you all have a bless ed week!.......
Saturday, August 21, 2010
By Erma Bombeck
If I Had My Life to Live Over
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I would have gone to bed when I was sick
instead of pretending the earth would go into
a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose
before it melted in storage.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner
even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room
and worried much less about the dirt
when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen
to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up
on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and
sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my children
and not worried about grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television
and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was
practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a
lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy,
I'd have cherished every moment and realized
that the wonderment growing inside me
was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously,
I would never have said, "Later.
Now go get washed up for dinner."
There would have been more "I love you's."
More "I'm sorry's"...But mostly, given another shot at life,
I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it...
live it...and never give it back.
Stop sweating the small stuff.
Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more,
or who's doing what.
Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have
with those who Do love us.
Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with...
and what we are doing each day to promote ourselves
mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually.
Life is too short to let it pass you by.
We only have one shot at this and then it's gone.
I hope you all have a blessed day.
by Erma Bombeck
==============================
I would have gone to bed when I was sick
instead of pretending the earth would go into
a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose
before it melted in storage.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner
even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room
and worried much less about the dirt
when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen
to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up
on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and
sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my children
and not worried about grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television
and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was
practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a
lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy,
I'd have cherished every moment and realized
that the wonderment growing inside me
was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously,
I would never have said, "Later.
Now go get washed up for dinner."
There would have been more "I love you's."
More "I'm sorry's"...But mostly, given another shot at life,
I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it...
live it...and never give it back.
Stop sweating the small stuff.
Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more,
or who's doing what.
Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have
with those who Do love us.
Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with...
and what we are doing each day to promote ourselves
mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually.
Life is too short to let it pass you by.
We only have one shot at this and then it's gone.
I hope you all have a blessed day.
by Erma Bombeck
Friday, August 20, 2010
BLESSINGS
Blessings
He gives me beauty for ashes
The oil of joy for mourning.
He drives all my fears away
He turns my morning into dancing.
He's the apple of my eye
My soul He will keep
He always makes me smile
He watches over me as I sleep.
He gives me peace in times of trouble
He loves me unconditionally
He fills my life with greater joy
He blessed me with life abundantly.
A new way He has shown me
His love I will make known
He planted my feet on a rock to stay
He found me and called me His own!
AUTHOR UNKNOWN TO ME
He gives me beauty for ashes
The oil of joy for mourning.
He drives all my fears away
He turns my morning into dancing.
He's the apple of my eye
My soul He will keep
He always makes me smile
He watches over me as I sleep.
He gives me peace in times of trouble
He loves me unconditionally
He fills my life with greater joy
He blessed me with life abundantly.
A new way He has shown me
His love I will make known
He planted my feet on a rock to stay
He found me and called me His own!
AUTHOR UNKNOWN TO ME
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
FEWER WORDS
Fewer Words
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The fewer the words, the better the prayer.
~Martin Luther (1483-1546), Theologian and Reformation leader~
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The fewer the words, the better the prayer.
~Martin Luther (1483-1546), Theologian and Reformation leader~
Sunday, August 15, 2010
BECAUSE HE LIVES......
Because He Lives
God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal, and forgive.
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives.
But greater still the calm assurance,
This child can face uncertain days because He lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
And then one day I'll cross the river,
I'll fight life's final war with pain.
And then as death gives way to victory,
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone!
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives!
~ William and Gloria Gaither ~
God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal, and forgive.
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives.
But greater still the calm assurance,
This child can face uncertain days because He lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
And then one day I'll cross the river,
I'll fight life's final war with pain.
And then as death gives way to victory,
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone!
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives!
~ William and Gloria Gaither ~
Psalm 23
The Lord Is My Shepherd
A Psalm of David.
23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters. [1]
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness [2]
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, [3]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely [4] goodness and mercy [5] shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell [6] in the house of the Lord
forever. [7]
A Psalm of David.
23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters. [1]
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness [2]
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, [3]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely [4] goodness and mercy [5] shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell [6] in the house of the Lord
forever. [7]
Saturday, August 14, 2010
IMPORTANT!
If you did'nt already know life is way to short.Don't waste it harboring grudges or contemplating on how ignorant some people can be. Hug and kiss your loved ones.Tell them how much you love and adore them. Let them know you are there for them.Spouses.parents,children,grandchildren ,friends and neighbors,anyone and everyone one!Spread the love.Spread God's love.
This past Wednesday Heaven was blessed with yet another Angel. Christine,even before you became an angel in Heaven you were (and will continue to be) here on earth.I cherish each and every moment we shared together.How long have we known each other?since we were 8 and in the third grade!FIFTY years ago.I feel loss and sadness for myself but know how much you love the Lord,even pursuing Pastoral Studies,so I feel great peace in knowing you are with our Father......I love you Chris!
Now please,please, let someone know how important they are to.And praise God for His tender mercies!
This past Wednesday Heaven was blessed with yet another Angel. Christine,even before you became an angel in Heaven you were (and will continue to be) here on earth.I cherish each and every moment we shared together.How long have we known each other?since we were 8 and in the third grade!FIFTY years ago.I feel loss and sadness for myself but know how much you love the Lord,even pursuing Pastoral Studies,so I feel great peace in knowing you are with our Father......I love you Chris!
Now please,please, let someone know how important they are to.And praise God for His tender mercies!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
God Bless
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MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#10223 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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God Bless
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When entering a hotel (where she and her husband were staying),
Gladys, a devout Baptist, noticed a shabbily dressed man
lounging idly in front of the newspaper stand in the lobby.
She noticed that several men stopped to talk to him and gave him
a little money.
He seemed so cheered by the encounters. She impulsively put ten
dollars in an envelope, wrote "God Bless" on the outside,
and handed it to him.
The next day, the man stopped her on the street.
"Here's your $250," he said, cheerily.
"God Bless won, 25 to 1!"
MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#10223 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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God Bless
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When entering a hotel (where she and her husband were staying),
Gladys, a devout Baptist, noticed a shabbily dressed man
lounging idly in front of the newspaper stand in the lobby.
She noticed that several men stopped to talk to him and gave him
a little money.
He seemed so cheered by the encounters. She impulsively put ten
dollars in an envelope, wrote "God Bless" on the outside,
and handed it to him.
The next day, the man stopped her on the street.
"Here's your $250," he said, cheerily.
"God Bless won, 25 to 1!"
Monday, August 9, 2010
SO SAD.....
Saturday night a young woman named Katie passed away due to a drug over dose.She was only 26 with a 10 year old daughter.She fought the war with drugs for years and years and finally lost.My heart is just breaking for her mom,dad(who is in the final stages of lung cancer)and her darling daughter Michelle.She did not know the Lord nor does the family so it makes this situation even more difficult.Please pray that the community can come together and helop this family.Especially young Michelle.There is no Dad in the picture.Never has been. Prayers so,so,so needed.Thank-you,prayers
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Thought For Today....
Life is good.....hard sometimes.... but good....Why?Because God is in control!LOVE TO ALL AS THIS KNEW WEEK,A GIFT FROM GOD BEGINS!.....BY THE WAY i STARTED MY CHRISTMAS SHOPPOMG YESTERDAY.......LOL...
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Where is the Summer Going?
Seems like we all just celebrated Memorial day and now everyone is getting ready for Labor Day get togethers!WOW!Slow things down.....I of course will be heading for Bostpn over Labor Day Week-end.It has become my tradition since youngest son moved there about five years ago.Boston is where I go when I need to chill.Even if it's only an overnight trip and I don't even see my son and his family.Boston is my place to go to sort things out,see things in their proper perspective and to eat the best shrimp in the world....Of course now that babyT is here I'm sure I'll make no more secret trips to my favorite getaway. I could'nt go to Boston and not see this precious gift from God!
My oldest grandson,Addison started back to school last week in Georgia. He was more than ready to get back.We had him for a week this summer and it was great.
The local bunch of grandkids start back to school the day after Labor Day.My oldest ,Kelsey,is a SENIOR!.....The twins are thirteen now entering all advance courses in the 8th grade.Then there's 9 year old Isaiah going into 4th grade. I cannot gein to tell you the joy he brings to all who know him.He just is so gosh darn thoughtful and loveable.
The Day=care is going well and am now associated with the county/state.....more paper work but i am also notified when a child needs special day-care for a limited period of time and I like that. I like it alot!
Denise,Denise.My darling,darling friend.Her cancer diagnosis is very grim. Please hold her in your prayers.She is so brave yet so afraid of what the future will hold for her youngest(8) year old son.Her daughter is in her mid 20's with a family of her own and her sons Dad has started a whole new family.But God has a plan and on this we must lean.
Hope you are all enjoying this day that the Lord has given us!
Love and blessings!
My oldest grandson,Addison started back to school last week in Georgia. He was more than ready to get back.We had him for a week this summer and it was great.
The local bunch of grandkids start back to school the day after Labor Day.My oldest ,Kelsey,is a SENIOR!.....The twins are thirteen now entering all advance courses in the 8th grade.Then there's 9 year old Isaiah going into 4th grade. I cannot gein to tell you the joy he brings to all who know him.He just is so gosh darn thoughtful and loveable.
The Day=care is going well and am now associated with the county/state.....more paper work but i am also notified when a child needs special day-care for a limited period of time and I like that. I like it alot!
Denise,Denise.My darling,darling friend.Her cancer diagnosis is very grim. Please hold her in your prayers.She is so brave yet so afraid of what the future will hold for her youngest(8) year old son.Her daughter is in her mid 20's with a family of her own and her sons Dad has started a whole new family.But God has a plan and on this we must lean.
Hope you are all enjoying this day that the Lord has given us!
Love and blessings!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
no excuse sunday
To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are
going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday".
Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in."
There will be a special section with lounge chairs who feel that our pews are too hard.
Eye drops will be available for those with tired eyes from watching T.V. late Saturday night.
We will have steel helmets for those who say " The roof would cave in if I ever came to church."
Blankets will be furnished for those who think the church is too cold and fans for those who say it is too hot.
Score cards will be available for those who wish to list the hypocrites present.
Relatives and friends will be in attendance for those who can't go to church and cook dinner, too.
We will distribute "Stamp Out Stewardship" buttons for those who feel that church is always asking for money.
One section will be devoted to trees and grass for those who like to seek God in nature.
Doctors and nurses will be in attendance for those who plan to be sick on Sunday.
The sanctuary will be decorated with both Christmas poinsettias and Easter lilies for those who never have seen the church without them.
We will provide hearing aids for those who can't hear the preacher and cotton for those who say he is to loud.
by Unknown
going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday".
Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in."
There will be a special section with lounge chairs who feel that our pews are too hard.
Eye drops will be available for those with tired eyes from watching T.V. late Saturday night.
We will have steel helmets for those who say " The roof would cave in if I ever came to church."
Blankets will be furnished for those who think the church is too cold and fans for those who say it is too hot.
Score cards will be available for those who wish to list the hypocrites present.
Relatives and friends will be in attendance for those who can't go to church and cook dinner, too.
We will distribute "Stamp Out Stewardship" buttons for those who feel that church is always asking for money.
One section will be devoted to trees and grass for those who like to seek God in nature.
Doctors and nurses will be in attendance for those who plan to be sick on Sunday.
The sanctuary will be decorated with both Christmas poinsettias and Easter lilies for those who never have seen the church without them.
We will provide hearing aids for those who can't hear the preacher and cotton for those who say he is to loud.
by Unknown
Dead men read No Mail
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MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#10216 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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Dead Men Read No Mail
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My father died on Jan 02, 1995. He left no forwarding address.
Therefore, it fell to me to collect his mail. I didn't expect much,
really, since my sisters and I had been careful to notify his bank,
insurance agent, and a host of other businesses that one of their
customers was no more.
You would think a death notice would cut down on the amount of
correspondence from those firms. Quite the contrary.
Instead -- for months, mind you -- my deceased father continued to
receive mail from companies that had been told of his passing but
pressed on, determined to contact him anyway.
The first to hope for a reply from beyond the grave was my father's
bank.
Dear Mr. Hanson,
Our records indicate payment is due for overdraft protection on
your checking account. Efforts to contact you have proven
unsuccessful. Therefore, we are automatically withdrawing your
monthly $28.00 service charge from you account. Please adjust your
records accordingly. Sincerely, The Phoenix Branch
Dear Phoenix Branch,
This is to notify you once again that Mr. Hanson died Jan 02, 1995.
It is therefore unlikely he will be overdrawing his account. Please
close his account, and adjust your books accordingly. Sincerely,
Scott Hanson
Later that same week, I receive this note from Dad's insurance
company. Again, this is a firm that had been told in no uncertain
terms of his death.
Dear Mr. Hanson,
It's time to renew your auto insurance policy! To continue your
coverage, you must send $54.17 to this office immediately. Failure
to do so will result in the cancellation of your policy and
interruption of your coverage.
Sincerely,
Your Insurance Agent
Dear Insurance Agent,
This is to remind you that Mr. Hanson has been dead since January.
As such, the odds he'll be involved in a collision are quite
minimal. Please cancel the policy and adjust your books
accordingly.
Sincerely,
Scott Hanson.
The next day, I went to my mailbox to find this:
Dear Mr. Hanson,
Let me introduce myself. I am a psychic reader, and it is very
important that you contact me immediately. I sense that you are
about to enter a time of unprecedented financial prosperity. Please
call the enclosed 900 number immediately, so I can tell you how
best to take full advantage of the opportunities that are coming
your way.
Sincerely,
Your Psychic Reader
Dear Psychic Reader,
My father regrets he will be unable to call your 900 number.
As a psychic reader, I'm sure you already know my father is dead,
and had been for more than three weeks when you mailed your letter
to him. I sense my father would be more than happy to take you up
on your offer of a psychic reading, should you care to meet with
him personally.
Sincerely,
Scott Hanson
P.S. Should you be in contact with my father in the future, please
ask him if he'd like to renew his car insurance.
A few months of calm passed, and then these arrived:
Dear Mr. Hanson,
Our records indicate a balance of $112 has accrued for overdraft
protection on your checking account. Efforts to contact you have
proven unsuccessful. Please pay the minimum amount due, or contact
this office to make other arrangements. We appreciate your business
and look forward to serving all of your future borrowing needs.
Sincerely,
Your Bank's San Diego District Office
Dear San Diego District Office,
I am writing to you for the third time now to tell you my father
died in January. Since then, the number of checks he's written has
dropped dramatically. Being dead, he has no plans to use his
overdraft protection or pay even the minimum amount due for a
service he no longer needs. As for future borrowing needs, well,
don't hold your breath.
Sincerely,
Scott Hanson
Dear Mr. Hanson,
Records show you owe a balance of $54.17 to your insurance agent.
Efforts to contact you have proven unsuccessful.
Therefore, the matter has been turned over to us for collection.
Please remit the amount of $54.17 to our office or we will be
forced to take legal action to collect the debt.
Sincerely,
Your Insurance Agent's Collection Agency
Dear Collection Agency,
I told your client. Now I'm telling you. Dad's dead. He doesn't
need insurance. He's dead. Dead, dead, dead. I doubt even your
lawyers can change that. Please adjust your books accordingly.
Sincerely,
Scott Hanson
A few more months, and:
Dear Mr. Hanson,
Our records show an unpaid balance of $224 has accrued for
overdraft protection on your checking account. Our efforts to
contact you have proven unsuccessful. Please remit the amount in
full to this office, or the matter will be turned over to a
collection agency. Such action will adversely affect your credit
history.
Sincerely,
Your Bank's Los Angeles Regional Office
Dear Los Angeles Regional Office,
I am writing for the fourth time to the fourth person at the fourth
address to tell your bank that my father passed away in January.
Since that time, I've watched with a mixture of amazement and
amusement as your bank continues to transact business with him.
Now, you are even threatening his credit history. It should come as
no surprise that you have received little response from my deceased
father. It should also be small news that his credit history is of
minor importance to him now. For the fourth and final time, please
adjust your books accordingly.
Sincerely,
Scott Hanson
Dear Mr. Hanson,
This is your final notice of payment due to your insurance agent.
If our firm does not receive payment of $54.17, we will commence
legal action on the matter. Please contact us at once.
Sincerely,
Your Insurance Agent's Collection Agency
Dear Insurance Agent's Collection Agency, You may contact my father
via the enclosed 900 number.
Sincerely,
Scott Hanson
It has now been a couple of months since I've heard from these
firms. Either the people writing these letters finally believe my
father is dead, or they themselves have died and are now receiving
similar correspondence.
Actually, there has been a lesson in these letters. Any one of them
would be cause for great worry, if sent to a living person. The
dead are immune from corporate bullying. There's nothing like dying
to put business correspondence in its proper perspective.
Perhaps that's the best reason not to fear death. There's no post
office there.
MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#10216 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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Dead Men Read No Mail
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My father died on Jan 02, 1995. He left no forwarding address.
Therefore, it fell to me to collect his mail. I didn't expect much,
really, since my sisters and I had been careful to notify his bank,
insurance agent, and a host of other businesses that one of their
customers was no more.
You would think a death notice would cut down on the amount of
correspondence from those firms. Quite the contrary.
Instead -- for months, mind you -- my deceased father continued to
receive mail from companies that had been told of his passing but
pressed on, determined to contact him anyway.
The first to hope for a reply from beyond the grave was my father's
bank.
Dear Mr. Hanson,
Our records indicate payment is due for overdraft protection on
your checking account. Efforts to contact you have proven
unsuccessful. Therefore, we are automatically withdrawing your
monthly $28.00 service charge from you account. Please adjust your
records accordingly. Sincerely, The Phoenix Branch
Dear Phoenix Branch,
This is to notify you once again that Mr. Hanson died Jan 02, 1995.
It is therefore unlikely he will be overdrawing his account. Please
close his account, and adjust your books accordingly. Sincerely,
Scott Hanson
Later that same week, I receive this note from Dad's insurance
company. Again, this is a firm that had been told in no uncertain
terms of his death.
Dear Mr. Hanson,
It's time to renew your auto insurance policy! To continue your
coverage, you must send $54.17 to this office immediately. Failure
to do so will result in the cancellation of your policy and
interruption of your coverage.
Sincerely,
Your Insurance Agent
Dear Insurance Agent,
This is to remind you that Mr. Hanson has been dead since January.
As such, the odds he'll be involved in a collision are quite
minimal. Please cancel the policy and adjust your books
accordingly.
Sincerely,
Scott Hanson.
The next day, I went to my mailbox to find this:
Dear Mr. Hanson,
Let me introduce myself. I am a psychic reader, and it is very
important that you contact me immediately. I sense that you are
about to enter a time of unprecedented financial prosperity. Please
call the enclosed 900 number immediately, so I can tell you how
best to take full advantage of the opportunities that are coming
your way.
Sincerely,
Your Psychic Reader
Dear Psychic Reader,
My father regrets he will be unable to call your 900 number.
As a psychic reader, I'm sure you already know my father is dead,
and had been for more than three weeks when you mailed your letter
to him. I sense my father would be more than happy to take you up
on your offer of a psychic reading, should you care to meet with
him personally.
Sincerely,
Scott Hanson
P.S. Should you be in contact with my father in the future, please
ask him if he'd like to renew his car insurance.
A few months of calm passed, and then these arrived:
Dear Mr. Hanson,
Our records indicate a balance of $112 has accrued for overdraft
protection on your checking account. Efforts to contact you have
proven unsuccessful. Please pay the minimum amount due, or contact
this office to make other arrangements. We appreciate your business
and look forward to serving all of your future borrowing needs.
Sincerely,
Your Bank's San Diego District Office
Dear San Diego District Office,
I am writing to you for the third time now to tell you my father
died in January. Since then, the number of checks he's written has
dropped dramatically. Being dead, he has no plans to use his
overdraft protection or pay even the minimum amount due for a
service he no longer needs. As for future borrowing needs, well,
don't hold your breath.
Sincerely,
Scott Hanson
Dear Mr. Hanson,
Records show you owe a balance of $54.17 to your insurance agent.
Efforts to contact you have proven unsuccessful.
Therefore, the matter has been turned over to us for collection.
Please remit the amount of $54.17 to our office or we will be
forced to take legal action to collect the debt.
Sincerely,
Your Insurance Agent's Collection Agency
Dear Collection Agency,
I told your client. Now I'm telling you. Dad's dead. He doesn't
need insurance. He's dead. Dead, dead, dead. I doubt even your
lawyers can change that. Please adjust your books accordingly.
Sincerely,
Scott Hanson
A few more months, and:
Dear Mr. Hanson,
Our records show an unpaid balance of $224 has accrued for
overdraft protection on your checking account. Our efforts to
contact you have proven unsuccessful. Please remit the amount in
full to this office, or the matter will be turned over to a
collection agency. Such action will adversely affect your credit
history.
Sincerely,
Your Bank's Los Angeles Regional Office
Dear Los Angeles Regional Office,
I am writing for the fourth time to the fourth person at the fourth
address to tell your bank that my father passed away in January.
Since that time, I've watched with a mixture of amazement and
amusement as your bank continues to transact business with him.
Now, you are even threatening his credit history. It should come as
no surprise that you have received little response from my deceased
father. It should also be small news that his credit history is of
minor importance to him now. For the fourth and final time, please
adjust your books accordingly.
Sincerely,
Scott Hanson
Dear Mr. Hanson,
This is your final notice of payment due to your insurance agent.
If our firm does not receive payment of $54.17, we will commence
legal action on the matter. Please contact us at once.
Sincerely,
Your Insurance Agent's Collection Agency
Dear Insurance Agent's Collection Agency, You may contact my father
via the enclosed 900 number.
Sincerely,
Scott Hanson
It has now been a couple of months since I've heard from these
firms. Either the people writing these letters finally believe my
father is dead, or they themselves have died and are now receiving
similar correspondence.
Actually, there has been a lesson in these letters. Any one of them
would be cause for great worry, if sent to a living person. The
dead are immune from corporate bullying. There's nothing like dying
to put business correspondence in its proper perspective.
Perhaps that's the best reason not to fear death. There's no post
office there.
Monday, August 2, 2010
DON'T QUIT!
DON'T QUIT!
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When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but do not quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow--
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
~Edgar A. Guest~
DON'T QUIT!
============
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but do not quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow--
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
~Edgar A. Guest~
DON'T QUIT!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
LIFE IS GOOD
II DOES'NT ALWAYS SEEM THAT WAY DOES IT?MY VERY DEAR FRIEND IS BATTLING CANCER,MY GRANDSON(9) HAS MON0,IRAQ,IRAN AFGANISTAN,HATRED ,UNFAITHFULNESS,DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES...,,AND THE LIST GOES ON. lET US REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OYR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST...,..AND AS WE SEND UP OUR PRAYERS OF NEED LET'S ALSO SEND UP PUR PRAYERS OF THANKS....ROOFS OVER OUR HEADS,JOBS,FOOD,CHILDREN,GRANDCHILD,THE OCEAN BREEZE THE GOD CREATED SUNSET AND SUNRISES THE GREEN GRASS OUR PRECIOUS FRIENDS HOPE AND FAITH THAT ONLY THE LORD CAN PROVIDE.YES, PRAY FOR OUR NEEDS BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR OUR JOYS!.....AND ALL gOD'S CHILDREN SAID.....AMEN!
Psalm of Comfort
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God.
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: 'When shall I come and appear before God?'
My tears have been my food day and night, while they say unto me all the day: 'Where is Thy God?'
These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me, how I passed on with the throng, and led them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping holyday.
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why moanest thou within me? Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise Him for the salvation of His countenance.
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Psalm of Comfort
Psalm of Comfort
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God.
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: 'When shall I come and appear before God?'
My tears have been my food day and night, while they say unto me all the day: 'Where is Thy God?'
These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me, how I passed on with the throng, and led them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping holyday.
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why moanest thou within me? Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise Him for the salvation of His countenance.
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Psalm of Comfort
Saturday, July 24, 2010
PLEASE PRAY FOR ME.....
At this point in time I do not want to go into details....someday.....I just found out AGAIN that my husband is sexually involved with a co-worker.It has happened many times but found out just how many times over thelast few years :( Please don't feel sorry for me(I do that quite well for my own self.....lol)but do pray for me that I can hear the Lord when he tells me in what direction to go.....thanks and blessings to all!
ARE YOU A MOST OR SOME?
Are You A Most Or A Some?
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Are you a MOST or a SOME?
Most read books. Some write them.
Most attend conferences. Some create them.
Most fake intimacy. Some live intimately.
Most love great design. Some design.
Most listen to great music. Some write great music.
Most point out problems. Some solve them.
Most admire beautiful art. Some create it.
Most receive generously. Some give generously.
Most imagine what should've been. Some imagine what can be.
Most criticize. Some create.
Are you a "MOST" or a "SOME"?
Let's stop being afraid of those blank canvases that stare us
down and scare the hell out of us.......and let's create.
~Pastor Scott Hodge~
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Are you a MOST or a SOME?
Most read books. Some write them.
Most attend conferences. Some create them.
Most fake intimacy. Some live intimately.
Most love great design. Some design.
Most listen to great music. Some write great music.
Most point out problems. Some solve them.
Most admire beautiful art. Some create it.
Most receive generously. Some give generously.
Most imagine what should've been. Some imagine what can be.
Most criticize. Some create.
Are you a "MOST" or a "SOME"?
Let's stop being afraid of those blank canvases that stare us
down and scare the hell out of us.......and let's create.
~Pastor Scott Hodge~
Posting pics of grandkids....
I am having the worse time.I've done it before.....no proble.This time...PROBLEm!!!Hopefully I'll figure out why I'm having a senior ,moment soon....LOL....have a blessed day
Friday, July 23, 2010
Friday's Quotes
All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players.
-William Shakespeare
Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above it.
-Washington Irving
The true measure of a man is not how he behaves in moments of comfort and convenience but how he stands at times of controversy and challenges.
-Martin Luther King Jr.
Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.
-Henry Ford
Those who play the game do not see it as clearly as those who watch.
-Chinese Proverb
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
-Leonardo da Vinci
Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The defect of equality is that we desire it only with our superiors.
- Henry Becque
You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.
- Plato
What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.
-Aristotle
Without adventure civilization is in full decay.
-Alfred North Whitehead
All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.
-Lao Tzu
All glory comes from daring to begin.
-Eugene F. Ware
-William Shakespeare
Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above it.
-Washington Irving
The true measure of a man is not how he behaves in moments of comfort and convenience but how he stands at times of controversy and challenges.
-Martin Luther King Jr.
Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.
-Henry Ford
Those who play the game do not see it as clearly as those who watch.
-Chinese Proverb
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
-Leonardo da Vinci
Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The defect of equality is that we desire it only with our superiors.
- Henry Becque
You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.
- Plato
What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.
-Aristotle
Without adventure civilization is in full decay.
-Alfred North Whitehead
All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.
-Lao Tzu
All glory comes from daring to begin.
-Eugene F. Ware
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
UDATE ON DENISE
Most of the results are in. It appears to have been a large but contained mass. Her last mammogram was in May.Nothing was found which leads her onocologist to call it a very aggressive stage 2 cancer.
alhough it appears she is cancer free at this point.....they have decided to treat this very aggressively.Please pray for her.She has great faith and does not fear the unknown. She is however terrified that her youn son will lose his mothr.All prayers needed and appreciated....
alhough it appears she is cancer free at this point.....they have decided to treat this very aggressively.Please pray for her.She has great faith and does not fear the unknown. She is however terrified that her youn son will lose his mothr.All prayers needed and appreciated....
Things to Remember.....
Quotes from the Bible
Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy (Proverbs 14:10)
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit (Proverbs 15:13)
A perverse man stirrs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends (Proverbs 16:28)
He who covers an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends (Proverbs 17:9)
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones (Pro 17:22)
***Many a man clain to have unfailing love, but a faithful man, who can find? (Proverbs 20:6)
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips (Proverbs 24:26)
Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy (Proverbs 14:10)
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit (Proverbs 15:13)
A perverse man stirrs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends (Proverbs 16:28)
He who covers an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends (Proverbs 17:9)
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones (Pro 17:22)
***Many a man clain to have unfailing love, but a faithful man, who can find? (Proverbs 20:6)
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips (Proverbs 24:26)
Quotes from the Bible
Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy (Proverbs 14:10)
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit (Proverbs 15:13)
A perverse man stirrs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends (Proverbs 16:28)
He who covers an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends (Proverbs 17:9)
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones (Pro 17:22)
***Many a man clain to have unfailing love, but a faithful man, who can find? (Proverbs 20:6)
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips (Proverbs 24:26)
Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy (Proverbs 14:10)
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit (Proverbs 15:13)
A perverse man stirrs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends (Proverbs 16:28)
He who covers an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends (Proverbs 17:9)
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones (Pro 17:22)
***Many a man clain to have unfailing love, but a faithful man, who can find? (Proverbs 20:6)
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips (Proverbs 24:26)
Quotes from the Bible
Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy (Proverbs 14:10)
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit (Proverbs 15:13)
A perverse man stirrs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends (Proverbs 16:28)
He who covers an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends (Proverbs 17:9)
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones (Pro 17:22)
***Many a man clain to have unfailing love, but a faithful man, who can find? (Proverbs 20:6)
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips (Proverbs 24:26)
Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy (Proverbs 14:10)
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit (Proverbs 15:13)
A perverse man stirrs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends (Proverbs 16:28)
He who covers an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends (Proverbs 17:9)
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones (Pro 17:22)
***Many a man clain to have unfailing love, but a faithful man, who can find? (Proverbs 20:6)
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips (Proverbs 24:26)
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Prayer Request and Cancer.....
Please pray for my friend (((((Denise))))))......she underwent surgery yesterday to remove a cancerous mass from her breast.Chemo AND radiation treatments are her protocol and all appointments will ne made as soon as all teh results from the biopsy(s) are taken. I have recommemded several blogs that I think she will find courage and faith in......for this I want to thank all you wonderful ladies,who even as you face the pain and unknown of cancer,you make the time to share your story thus helping others....prayers.....
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
SOMEONE....AND THAT IS GOD!
Mother, father, brother, friend and Wife are the five importat partners of life.
But other then them there is also someone whom I find always close to me.
He helps me when I am in trouble,
he give me strength to fight them all.
he corrects me when I am wrong,
he guides me towards my goal.
someone is there whom I have not seen,
but feel he is part of my soul.
Someone is there from whom I am scared,
But i also love him the most.
My Parents say's that this someone is God.
So I daily visit temple to Prey.
Unknown Let me see you once let me know what makes you so Great.
Sometime I believe on you,
Sometime I don't.
sometimes you appear true,
and sometime you appear false.
Why dont you come in front of your son..
why dont you face the one...
the one who truely loved you most.
But other then them there is also someone whom I find always close to me.
He helps me when I am in trouble,
he give me strength to fight them all.
he corrects me when I am wrong,
he guides me towards my goal.
someone is there whom I have not seen,
but feel he is part of my soul.
Someone is there from whom I am scared,
But i also love him the most.
My Parents say's that this someone is God.
So I daily visit temple to Prey.
Unknown Let me see you once let me know what makes you so Great.
Sometime I believe on you,
Sometime I don't.
sometimes you appear true,
and sometime you appear false.
Why dont you come in front of your son..
why dont you face the one...
the one who truely loved you most.
Monday, July 12, 2010
What's Up?
Things I post about and why?
1.The Lord .....because without Him I am lost
2.Infertility.....because son and wife struggled with it and were recently blessed with Trevon!
3. Cancer blogs.....so many of my friends/family suffer from this dreaded disease I look for upbeat blogs,blogs that offer info they might not have heard of and blogs where the writer is determined to lead a "normal" life as they BEAT the big C.
4,My children and grandchildren.....enough said.
5.Stuff.....ex......a miserable neighbor who is never happy until he has the whole neighborhood in an uproar.....a husband who does not know the Lord.....nor the meaning of being faithful.....my battle with depression.....the loss of my oldest son in 1993 at the age of 21.....the loss of my mom last July.....and more stuff.....
6.My Day=care.....which is quite stress full this summer because of the ages of the kids.....15 months is my youngest and 10 is the oldest and 4 more of various ages in the middle.Much easier when they are all closer in age.
Hope you are all having a great summer.Just had my oldest (12) grandson for a week-end visit.He lives in Georgia and flies into boston to be with his Dad once a year.He finally got to meet his new brother(Trevon) and hang out with his cousins.It was great.
That's all for now.....
1.The Lord .....because without Him I am lost
2.Infertility.....because son and wife struggled with it and were recently blessed with Trevon!
3. Cancer blogs.....so many of my friends/family suffer from this dreaded disease I look for upbeat blogs,blogs that offer info they might not have heard of and blogs where the writer is determined to lead a "normal" life as they BEAT the big C.
4,My children and grandchildren.....enough said.
5.Stuff.....ex......a miserable neighbor who is never happy until he has the whole neighborhood in an uproar.....a husband who does not know the Lord.....nor the meaning of being faithful.....my battle with depression.....the loss of my oldest son in 1993 at the age of 21.....the loss of my mom last July.....and more stuff.....
6.My Day=care.....which is quite stress full this summer because of the ages of the kids.....15 months is my youngest and 10 is the oldest and 4 more of various ages in the middle.Much easier when they are all closer in age.
Hope you are all having a great summer.Just had my oldest (12) grandson for a week-end visit.He lives in Georgia and flies into boston to be with his Dad once a year.He finally got to meet his new brother(Trevon) and hang out with his cousins.It was great.
That's all for now.....
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Remember....
Somtimes things really stink....illness,arguments with loved ones and list is endless.When I am extremmely sad like today(it will be 1 year next week that my wonderful mother was called home to be with the Lord) this scripture always comes to mind and I find great peace and strength in it!!!!!
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. (Ecclesiastes- ( 3:1).
Love,prayers and blessings to all.......
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. (Ecclesiastes- ( 3:1).
Love,prayers and blessings to all.......
CONTROL ISSUES
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MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#10188 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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Control Issues
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A rookie pitcher was struggling at the mound, so the catcher
walked out to have a talk with him: "I've figured out your
problem," he told the young southpaw, "you always seem to lose
control at the same point in every game."
"When is that?" asked the kid.
"Right after the national anthem."
MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#10188 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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Control Issues
===============
A rookie pitcher was struggling at the mound, so the catcher
walked out to have a talk with him: "I've figured out your
problem," he told the young southpaw, "you always seem to lose
control at the same point in every game."
"When is that?" asked the kid.
"Right after the national anthem."
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
I ASKED GOD........
I asked for strength and God gave me difficulties to make me strong
I asked for wisdom and God gave me problems to solve
I asked for prosperity and God gave me brawn and brain to work
I asked for courage and God gave me dangers to overcome
I asked for patience God placed me in situations where I was forced to wait
I asked for love and God gave me troubled people to help
I asked for favors and God gave me opportunities
I received nothing I wanted I received everything I needed
My Prayer Has Been Answered.
by Unknown
I asked for wisdom and God gave me problems to solve
I asked for prosperity and God gave me brawn and brain to work
I asked for courage and God gave me dangers to overcome
I asked for patience God placed me in situations where I was forced to wait
I asked for love and God gave me troubled people to help
I asked for favors and God gave me opportunities
I received nothing I wanted I received everything I needed
My Prayer Has Been Answered.
by Unknown
Wonderful Long week-end
.....hubby,myself and my daughter, her hubby their four kids PLUS their exchange student from Spain all headed to Boston for Trevon's dedication to the Lord on Sunday.....it was soooooooooooooooo great......everything about the trip was great!Great to have most of my grandchildren in church with me.My oldest grandson.Addison.flies up from georgia this Friday for 10 days!.....can't wait!.....blessings to all.....
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Isaiah 41:
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Boston.....
....here we come!.....waiting for hubby to get ready and then we're off.....please pray for safe travel!.....have a wonderful weekend and God bless
Friday, July 2, 2010
TRUE FRIENDSHIP
True Friendship
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True friendship brings sunshine to the shade,
and shade to the sunshine.
~Thomas Burke~
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True friendship brings sunshine to the shade,
and shade to the sunshine.
~Thomas Burke~
Thursday, July 1, 2010
THE LORD'S PRAYER
The Lord's Prayer for Children
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Our Father who art in heaven;
Hallowed be Thy Name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven;
Give us this day our daily bread;
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation;
But deliver us from evil;
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever.
Amen.
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Our Father who art in heaven;
Hallowed be Thy Name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven;
Give us this day our daily bread;
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation;
But deliver us from evil;
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever.
Amen.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Boston this week-end......
Daughter and family are going as well.They are staying ar The Hotel Sonesta(wonderful place,I love it there!)We are staying in Revere where son and family live thanks to daisy I have been given a few ideas of places to eat that we have not tried yet.Thanks Daisey......any other suggestions?anyone?....I should add the group consists of 6 adults,13 year old twin girls,18 year exchange student from Spain,9 year old boy ,17 year old drama queen and my 11 week-old grandson.Money is not as big an issue as where this assorted group can go and all be happy!....LOL...
Please Pray.....
.....for my Church and church family.....we are all in the midst of chaos.....won't go into detail now but I am struggling.....without my church I am afraid of drifting away from my Lord. It happened once and I do NOT want to have it happen again!.....I desparately love the Lord and need Him in mt life!.....thanks for your prayers!
friendship quotes
Friendship Quotes
Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?
~ Abraham Lincoln
Your friends will know you better in the first minute you meet than your acquaintances will know you in a thousand years.
~ Richard Bach
A friend is someone with whom you dare to be yourself.
~ Frank Crane
When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.
~ Edgar Watson Howe
Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don't walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend.
~ Albert Camus
The best time to make friends is before you need them.
~ Ethel Barrymore
Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?
~ Abraham Lincoln
Your friends will know you better in the first minute you meet than your acquaintances will know you in a thousand years.
~ Richard Bach
A friend is someone with whom you dare to be yourself.
~ Frank Crane
When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.
~ Edgar Watson Howe
Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don't walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend.
~ Albert Camus
The best time to make friends is before you need them.
~ Ethel Barrymore
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Inspirational Quotes to live By
Inspirational Quotes....................What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant. ~ Robert Louis Stevenson Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools. ~ Unknown If you're going through hell, keep going. ~ Sir Winston Churchill Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson by Various Authors
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
The Prayer of Jabez
And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain." So God granted him what he requested.
I Chronicles 4:10 NKJV
I pray this prayer every day and every day the Lord answers.I am about to celebrate my 59th Birthday,Below you will find just a few of the ways the Lord has "enlarged my territory!......blessings to all.....
I Chronicles 4:10 NKJV
I pray this prayer every day and every day the Lord answers.I am about to celebrate my 59th Birthday,Below you will find just a few of the ways the Lord has "enlarged my territory!......blessings to all.....
One of my Best Ever Birthday Presents....
.......................nonnie loves you Mr. T. .............................
Sunday, June 6, 2010
THANK YOU LORD!
Great news!One of my grandchildrens aunts,Linda.,just completed six weeks of radiation for breast cancer and after seeing the scans the prognosis for a complete recovery are excellent....I ask that you hold her in your prayers.....shortly after she was first diagnosed her husband,afraid of losing her,took his own life.....so this victory over her cancer is so very bittersweet......agian I ask you for your prayers.....Thanks and God bless you!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
LAST BUT NOT LEAST....
MY TWIN GRANDAUGHTERS AND THERE BESTFRIEND ON THE NIGHT THEY WERE NDUCTED JNTO JR.HONOR SOCIETY!
Monday, May 31, 2010
INTRODUCING MR.T.
AFTER MANY YEARS AND EVEN MORE TEARS
MR. T. WAS BORN 5/11 AND I WAS THERE AT HIS BIRTH!WHAT A JOY THAT WAS.....MR T. WEIGHED IN AT 7 LBS,15 OZ.'S AND WAS 201/2 INCHES LONG.AT 18 DAYS HE HAD GROWN A WHOLE INCH AND IS 9ILS. AND 2 OZS. NEEDLESS TO SAY THAT BOYS AN EATER!......LOL
SURPRISE!
I was shocked, confused, bewilderedAs I entered Heaven's door,Not by the beauty of it all,Nor the lights or its decor.But it was the folks in HeavenWho made me sputter and gaspThe thieves, the liars, the sinners,The alcoholics and the trash.There stood the kid from seventh gradeWho swiped my lunch money twice.Next to him was my old neighborWho never said anything nice.Herb, who I always thoughtWas rotting away in hell,Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,Looking incredibly well..I nudged Jesus, 'What's the deal?I would love to hear Your take.How'd all these sinners get up here?God must've made a mistake.'And why is everyone so quiet,So somber - give me a clue.''Hush, child,' He said, 'they're all in shock.No one thought they'd be seeing you.'Judge Not!~Author Unknown~
Friday, May 28, 2010
SUNRISE
The sun rises and another day turns its face westward with the dawn. What awaits us as we spy the light, sharing its brightness with each passing minute, casting golden rays upon the newborn day? It buries the dark, rising, overpowering the night and making yesterdays varying triumphs and failures fade; bringing hope for today. She renews each piece of earth from horizon to here as I watch; Field and prairie ablaze with red, yellow and glowing orange. Twinkling white diamonds of water; ponds, lakes, streams, even mighty oceans rise to glow in the shimmering greatness of gentle rays. Living things await the coming day, some to rise, some to sleep, But all know it is a new day, with new choices, given to us, rising, on the Hand of God.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The Baby is Here!
After yrs of TTC my son and his wife have a beautiful little boy.......so precious! He was born 5/11 with the biggest head of black hair I have ever seen ....lol....He is perfect. I was blessed enough to spend time with them in Boston before and after Trevon (Trey) for short was born.I even witnessed his birth!......how exciting was that??????....God is soooooooooooooooooo good!
I ASKED GOD........
I Asked God...I asked for strength and God gave me difficulties to make me strong I asked for wisdom and God gave me problems to solve I asked for prosperity and God gave me brawn and brain to work I asked for courage and God gave me dangers to overcome I asked for patience God placed me in situations where I was forced to wait I asked for love and God gave me troubled people to help I asked for favors and God gave me opportunities I received nothing I wanted I received everything I needed My Prayer Has Been Answered. by Unknown
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
LORD PLEASE BLESS MY COMPUTER
Every night I lie in bed This little prayer inside my head God bless my mom and dad and bless my children and take care of my spouse who brings me so much joy... God, there's just one more thing I wish that you would do if you don't mind my asking to bless my 'puter, too?? Now I know that it's not normal to bless a small machine but listen just a second and I'll try to explain... You see, that little metal box holds more than odds and ends Inside those small components rest a hundred loving friends. Some it's true I've never seen and most I've never met... never shaken hands or ever truly hugged, and yet... I know for sure they love me by the kindnesses they give, and this little scrap of metal is how I get to where they live. By faith is how I know them, Much the same as I know You. I share in life it brings them, So if it's OK with you... Just take an extra minute from your duties up above... to bless this little hunk of steel that's filled with so much love. So God, Please Bless My Puter... by Unknown
I HAVE A NEW GRANDSON!
PRAISE THE LORD........HE IS JUST SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SWEET.....MORE LATER.ONH MKY WAY TO ANOTHER GRANDSONS BASEBHALL GAME!.....HUGS AND LOVE.....
Monday, May 3, 2010
NEVER SAY FAIL
Never Say Fail.......In life's rosy morning,Within youth's pride,Let this be your motto,Your footsteps to guide:In storms and in sunshine,whatever assail Move onward and conquer,And never say fail...........Author Unknown
Saturday, May 1, 2010
My Grandma's Favorite Hymn
I miss and love you Grandma.....
The Old Rugged Cross
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame; and I love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain.Refrain: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it some day for a crown.2. O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, has a wondrous attraction for me; for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above to bear it to dark Calvary. (Refrain)3. In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, a wondrous beauty I see, for 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, to pardon and sanctify me. (Refrain)4. To that old rugged cross I will ever be true, its shame and reproach gladly bear; then he'll call me some day to my home far away, where his glory forever I'll share. (Refrain)
The Old Rugged Cross
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame; and I love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain.Refrain: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it some day for a crown.2. O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, has a wondrous attraction for me; for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above to bear it to dark Calvary. (Refrain)3. In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, a wondrous beauty I see, for 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, to pardon and sanctify me. (Refrain)4. To that old rugged cross I will ever be true, its shame and reproach gladly bear; then he'll call me some day to my home far away, where his glory forever I'll share. (Refrain)
Still no baby news......
DIL had a Doctors appointment Friday afternoon......everything is normal but no signs of his imminent birth.Today is his due date.....so much for that hog wash :).....Both Mommy and Daddy are hanging in there but so nervous and excited to meet the baby they've waited forfor so long.....please hold them in your prayers....blessings
Friday, April 30, 2010
Psalms
The Psalms
91
Abiding in the Shadow of the Almighty
1
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High
shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2
I will say of the LORD,
He is my refuge and my fortress:
my God; in him will I trust.
3
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,
and from the noisome pestilence.
4
He shall cover thee with his feathers,
and under his wings shalt thou trust:
his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;
nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6
nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness;
nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7
A thousand shall fall at thy side,
and ten thousand at thy right hand;
but it shall not come nigh thee.
8
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold
and see the reward of the wicked.
9
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge,
even the Most High, thy habitation;
10
there shall no evil befall thee,
neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, Mt. 4.6 · Lk. 4.10
to keep thee in all thy ways.
12
They shall bear thee up in their hands,
lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Mt. 4.6 · Lk. 4.11
13
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder:
the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Lk. 10.19
14
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him:
I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him:
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him, and honor him.
16
With long life will I satisfy him,
and show him my salvation.
91
Abiding in the Shadow of the Almighty
1
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High
shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2
I will say of the LORD,
He is my refuge and my fortress:
my God; in him will I trust.
3
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,
and from the noisome pestilence.
4
He shall cover thee with his feathers,
and under his wings shalt thou trust:
his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;
nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6
nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness;
nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7
A thousand shall fall at thy side,
and ten thousand at thy right hand;
but it shall not come nigh thee.
8
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold
and see the reward of the wicked.
9
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge,
even the Most High, thy habitation;
10
there shall no evil befall thee,
neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, Mt. 4.6 · Lk. 4.10
to keep thee in all thy ways.
12
They shall bear thee up in their hands,
lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Mt. 4.6 · Lk. 4.11
13
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder:
the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Lk. 10.19
14
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him:
I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him:
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him, and honor him.
16
With long life will I satisfy him,
and show him my salvation.
WHICH FLAVOR ARE YOU.....
Vanilla: “Vanilla lovers, you’ve been miscast for too long. While most people think of you as reserved, you’re actually more likely to consider yourselves as risk-takers compared to other flavors. When it comes to work, like your favorite ice cream, your job doesn’t require a lot of bells and whistles to keep you motivated. Your passion is enough to get you out of bed in the morning.”
Chocolate: “Contrary to popular belief, you are reserved and tend to go with the flow. You’d even go so far as to say you’re shy. But that’s not to say you’re mainstream … you’re inspired by Indie performers in rock, film and TV who push the envelope creatively.”
Strawberry: “You’re a dedicated worker bee - being recognized with a raise and promotion for a job well done is important to you, as is a healthy relationship with your boss. You mean business – but you’re also somewhat of a free spirit. When it comes to time off, you’d rather volunteer to help others than lie on a beach.”
Chocolate: “Contrary to popular belief, you are reserved and tend to go with the flow. You’d even go so far as to say you’re shy. But that’s not to say you’re mainstream … you’re inspired by Indie performers in rock, film and TV who push the envelope creatively.”
Strawberry: “You’re a dedicated worker bee - being recognized with a raise and promotion for a job well done is important to you, as is a healthy relationship with your boss. You mean business – but you’re also somewhat of a free spirit. When it comes to time off, you’d rather volunteer to help others than lie on a beach.”
Trust.....
......once you've been betrayed is it ever truly possible to trust again.I think so.....if both partners are willing to try hard to restore a shattered marriage.But what if the husband demands to continue his "platonic" friendship with this woman?.....Recently I found a card Cathy had written him. ( yes, I am bad. I was snooping:(......)
Although it was quite enlightening and heartbreaking this is the part that ripped into my very being....."poor,dear Kevin....Karen does not give you the respect you deserve....I am so glad I am here for you!....HELLO!!!!!!!.Well dear Cathy by sleeping with my husband what kind of respect are you giving YOUR husband.....
Well Lord.....here's another burden I lie at the foot of your cross....and thanks Lord for allowing me to vent here instead of facing her.....I have a really feeling I would have been declared the "bad" one
Love and blessings....
Although it was quite enlightening and heartbreaking this is the part that ripped into my very being....."poor,dear Kevin....Karen does not give you the respect you deserve....I am so glad I am here for you!....HELLO!!!!!!!.Well dear Cathy by sleeping with my husband what kind of respect are you giving YOUR husband.....
Well Lord.....here's another burden I lie at the foot of your cross....and thanks Lord for allowing me to vent here instead of facing her.....I have a really feeling I would have been declared the "bad" one
Love and blessings....
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Blessed Storms
During stormy weatherClouds seem to lose their glow;Gathering together They darken Earth below.The leaden sky explodes;Rain pelts the ground with forceThreatening to erodeThe soil without remorse.Clouds rumble, roil and moan;Lights split the sky in two;Earth's creatures hide and groanBirds bid the air adieu.Though dark clouds hide the sun;Though they are glum and gray -Without them we're undoneFor they send life our way.They're smiled on by the SonHe formed; sent each of them;A blessing every one;A mystery to men.Bringing much needed rainEnabling life to grow;Though storms can cause much painWe need their blessed flow.When storm clouds gather closeAnd life seems dark and bleak;When foes attack; opposeLeaving us battered; weak.Remember that each cloud'sA blessing in disguise -Sent by God; allowedTo strengthen; make us wise. ~ Belinda van Rensburg ~
Please Pray for.....
.....my friends Kathy's family.She has a devoted husband and two teenage sons,a wonderful mother and several siblings.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly eight yrs. ago. She put up a brave and valiant fight.....never complaining.....always leaning on the Lord.....this past Wednesday her weakened body had had enough.....She will be greatly missed.....but what joy knowing she has arrived to her promised mansion in the skies.....she ya later,friend.....
She was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly eight yrs. ago. She put up a brave and valiant fight.....never complaining.....always leaning on the Lord.....this past Wednesday her weakened body had had enough.....She will be greatly missed.....but what joy knowing she has arrived to her promised mansion in the skies.....she ya later,friend.....
HAVE YOU WONDERED......
All of us have wondered at times why God doesn't do more to fix our
Problems. But our human eyes often fail to see that God isn't rushing to
Change our circumstances because he is concerned with a much more
Serious problem - our character. While you struggle with the woes of
This world, God's main occupation is preparing you for the world to
Come. The focus of what God is doing in your life takes place in you,
Not around you.
Andy Stanley
Problems. But our human eyes often fail to see that God isn't rushing to
Change our circumstances because he is concerned with a much more
Serious problem - our character. While you struggle with the woes of
This world, God's main occupation is preparing you for the world to
Come. The focus of what God is doing in your life takes place in you,
Not around you.
Andy Stanley
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Fun Questions to ask about Movies
What’s your favorite movie of all time and why?
What was the best movie you saw this last year and why?
Who’s your favorite director and why?
Do you like black and white movies? Why or why not?
Do you read movie reviews? If so, which reviewers do you enjoy? If not, why?
What’s the scariest movie you’ve ever seen? Do you like horror movies? Why or why not?
Who’s your favorite actor and why/
Do you cry at movies? If so, which movies make you cry?
What’s the funniest movie you’ve ever seen?
What was the best movie you saw this last year and why?
Who’s your favorite director and why?
Do you like black and white movies? Why or why not?
Do you read movie reviews? If so, which reviewers do you enjoy? If not, why?
What’s the scariest movie you’ve ever seen? Do you like horror movies? Why or why not?
Who’s your favorite actor and why/
Do you cry at movies? If so, which movies make you cry?
What’s the funniest movie you’ve ever seen?
Quote for Today
"My life has been filled with terrible misfortune; most of which never happened." ~ Montaigne
Baby Watch
Well,the little guy is due any time now and hubby and I are packed and ready to head for Boston.We are all sooooooooooooooooooooooo excited.And poor Mommy......they wanted a baby for such a very long time but now she is so very ready NOT to be pregnant.She thought she's never say that......lol
Hope everyone is having a happy week-end.....
Hope everyone is having a happy week-end.....
SEASONS
Winter, Its harsh winds, And cold nights, Teardrops freeze Into icy crystals As they fall helplessly And shatter As they hit the cold, hard ground. Spring, The warm breeze, And softened earth, Out of the darkness And into the light I see the sun Once more And can feel its heat again. Summer, The long, hot days, And endless nights, The humidity in the air Makes it impossible To breathe And I struggle To stay in focus. Fall, The changing colors, And cool winds that blow, It seems as though This endless cycle Is beginning again And there can be no stopping The changing of the seasons. .......by Virginia Cook
Friday, April 16, 2010
His Majesty
Can anyone truly look at a sunset and say that there is no God. Or gaze into the heavens on a starry night and not know that we have been blessed by the Presence of an Almighty Creator. And then there are those billowing cloud formations we lay staring at as a child. Could this be an act of chance? Or listen to the melodious tune of a babbling brook as it sings on its merry journey. God's handiwork is all around us and His signature is on each of His masterpieces. And the greatest masterpiece He ever created was YOU and ME! Because He created us in His Image. To say that we have tarnished that image is certainly an understatement. But just like all His other Masterpieces we are not complete until He signs His work. God puts His signature on YOU and ME the day that WE receive Jesus Christ as OUR personal Savior and Lord. .....by The Prodigal Son
Sunday, April 11, 2010
the Coal Miner's Grandaughter
......that would be me.....and I say that proudly.My grandfather was a miner in North East Pa. for years and years. I was sooooooooooooooooo proud of him.....going into those deep,dark mines every day.12 hour days when I was very young.But he never complained.He did what he had to to and praised the Lord for the strength he had to do it.
I ask you to pray with me for the miners lost in the recent mining disaster in West Virginia. These men are brave and willing to do what it takes to care for their families.God please bless all the families in this small town and grant them the strength only you can offer.PTL!
I ask you to pray with me for the miners lost in the recent mining disaster in West Virginia. These men are brave and willing to do what it takes to care for their families.God please bless all the families in this small town and grant them the strength only you can offer.PTL!
God's Child
God's Child..........................If God today spoke to me, and asked me, has your life been all it was meant to be? I've loved you Lord, but sometimes I couldn't see? There were times I would shout, do you really love me? Yes, child without a doubt. Can I ask you Lord, where is my child? Next to me, said our Lord. Does he know I loved him? Of course my child, he's a joy! My child, he is still your boy. Without a doubt, he knew you loved him! A soft, gentle child to love, and to hold! 'I sinned Lord' When I let him go, I have lived my life in vain. 'Why' My child, there is nothing to gain from sorrow? Tell me Lord? How will I live my tomorrow? Believe me child, the world will know your name! And why Lord, would anyone want to know my name? Teach them, for they do not know what riches they have to gain! Don't forget I loved you, before I knew your name! 'But Lord forgive me' For I have lived a life of shame. No my chi! ld, you are not to blame. I am not strong Lord, but I have learned to let you be my guide! 'Come Child' Come, sit by my side! To my son in heaven, he is home with you my Lord. Love him, and keep him next to you. 'for me'
The Virus
MountainWings A MountainWings Moment#1340 Wings Over The Mountains of Life-------------------------------------------------The Virus==========Two men were diagnosed with a deadly virus. They were told thatthe cure would change their life forever. Their families mightdisown them, and friends could turn their backs on them.One man decided to decline the offer; he didn't want to be leftout of anything. At first everything seemed ok. He drank withhis friends and family and ignored what the doctors said.Time went past and life took a turn for the worst. The virusbegan to consume his life. He had to quit his job and lost hissource of income. The people he called friends didn't help,they told him it was his problem not theirs. Everyday was astruggle for life. His days were long and painful. On hisdeathbed his last words were, I should've taken the cure.The other man decided to take the cure.From then on his life changed. His family betrayed him, andsaid it was a waste of money. They didn't talk to him anymorebecause they didn't believe in what he was doing. His friendsleft because he couldn't do all the stuff he used to do. Atfirst he cursed the doctors for the way people were treatinghim.After time he began to get better. He was getting promotedbecause he was able to focus on his job. His family apologizedfor the way they treated him. He got new friends that helpedhim daily. Life to him was a gift. He thanked God daily thathe decided to take that cure.That virus is like our problems.If we hold on to them and ignore them they will begin to consumeus. They will take over our life and no matter what we do, wewon't be able to get rid of them.If we give our problems to God he can heal us.He is the cure for any problem we might have.Yes we might be treated differently, but in the end we can saythank you God.........~A MountainWings Original by Christopher Deschene~
Sunday, April 4, 2010
UGH!
Have you ever had one of those times when absolutely everyone you know and love is going thru a crisis of some sort?.....My children,neighbors,family members,friends....they are all struggling with issues and it's making me a nervous wreck!....My SIL Uncle decided to end his life last Friday.....my best friends brother died of cancer on good friday....my neighbors cousin was areested and his establisment closed down due to drug dealing last night......three teachers in our school have breast cancer.....my own two kids are having family issues.My son is a recovering alcoholic and I constantly worry that something will send him back down that road.....my daughter.....well my daughter just plain does'nt like me .......and I have no idea what I did or did'nt do,,,,,She and her family are coming for Easter dinner today......can't wair :(.....my sons wife is a lousey driver and against his wishes drove their car into Boston Friday night.She and their unborn family son are fine but she totally wrecked the car when she slammed into a tree.Does anyone know how hard it is to slam into a tree in downtown Boston??????????????????Well she did it!Was monitored overnught in the hospital and all is fine.....However my son is LIVID.....more on the reasons why later.....have a great Easter!
NO EXCUSE SUNDAY!No Excuse Sunday......................To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday". Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in." There will be a special section with lounge chairs who feel that our pews are too hard. Eye drops will be available for those with tired eyes from watching T.V. late Saturday night. We will have steel helmets for those who say " The roof would cave in if I ever came to church." Blankets will be furnished for those who think the church is too cold and fans for those who say it is too hot. Score cards will be available for those who wish to list the hypocrites present. Relatives and friends will be in attendance for those who can't go to church and cook dinner, too. We will distribute "Stamp Out Stewardship" buttons for those who feel that church is always asking for money. One section will be devoted to trees and grass for those who like to seek God in nature. Doctors and nurses will be in attendance for those who plan to be sick on Sunday. The sanctuary will be decorated with both Christmas poinsettias and Easter lilies for those who never have seen the church without them. We will provide hearing aids for those who can't hear the preacher and cotton for those who say he is to loud. ..........by Unknown
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Baby Fever
My sixth grandchild.....a boy......is due this month.I'm so excited I can't stand it. Hubby and I are all packed so as soon as we get the call off to Boston we go.Please pray all goes well for all concerned
My daughter and her family will be going as well.....I'm sure they may be overwhelmed but we are all staying at hotels and will only visit when they are comfortable have us.My grandchildren(Isaiah,9 and Ariannah and Jordyn almost 13) have never been to Boston so am looking forward to showing them around a little when we are'nt with the baby.
Have a blessed day!
My daughter and her family will be going as well.....I'm sure they may be overwhelmed but we are all staying at hotels and will only visit when they are comfortable have us.My grandchildren(Isaiah,9 and Ariannah and Jordyn almost 13) have never been to Boston so am looking forward to showing them around a little when we are'nt with the baby.
Have a blessed day!
Sunrise
The sun rises and another day turns its face westward with the dawn. What awaits us as we spy the light, sharing its brightness with each passing minute, casting golden rays upon the newborn day? It buries the dark, rising, overpowering the night and making yesterdays varying triumphs and failures fade; bringing hope for today. She renews each piece of earth from horizon to here as I watch; Field and prairie ablaze with red, yellow and glowing orange. Twinkling white diamonds of water; ponds, lakes, streams, even mighty oceans rise to glow in the shimmering greatness of gentle rays. Living things await the coming day, some to rise, some to sleep, But all know it is a new day, with new choices, given to us, rising, on the Hand of God. ......AUTHOR UNKNOWN TO ME.....
Sunday, March 28, 2010
I wish for you.....
I Wish For You...Comfort on difficult days, Smiles when sadness intrudes, Rainbows to follow the clouds, Laughter to kiss your lips, Sunsets to warm your heart, Gentle hugs when spirits sag, Friendships to brighten your being, Beauty for your eyes to see, Confidence for when you doubt, Faith so that you can believe, Courage to know yourself, Patience to accept the truth, And love to complete your life. And if you can't have all that... Then I wish you enough chocolate to make it through the tough times... by Unknown
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy (Proverbs 14:10) A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit (Proverbs 15:13) A perverse man stirrs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends (Proverbs 16:28) He who covers an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends (Proverbs 17:9) A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones (Pro 17:22) ***Many a man clain to have unfailing love, but a faithful man, who can find? (Proverbs 20:6) An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips (Proverbs 24:26)
Thursday, March 25, 2010
God's Crayons
God's Crayons A young man almost three, Sat upon his mothers knee, With crayons in his hand, His masterpiece he planned. Brilliant crayons he did love, And never grew tired of, Colors so amazingly bright, Like a glowing prism light! The evening sunset phasing, Like a red-hot flame blazing, Radiant colors so enhanced, His eager little eyes danced. With excitement so delirious, In a soft voice so serious, Said mother-mother look, As her hand in his he took. Never dropping his gaze, Like a mesmerizing daze, Staring at the splendid hue, God-has crayons too.( by Georgie M. Kusak )
Thursday Already??????
Where does the time go? Each and every day flies by faster than the last. It was'nt like that last summer though,after Mom died. Each day was long,sad and downright dreadful.....Things are'nt really that much better now but I am coping better and that's a major blessing!.....Mom passed in July (on my twin grandaughters 12th birthday :( ) and in September we got news from son and wife that the miracle we had been praying for had been delivered......the baby they had waited and worked sooooooooooooooooooooo hard for(story someday) was due in the Spring!I am just sure MJom had something to with it....LOL.....so the due date is four we weeks away and we are all planning to go to Boston as soon as the little guy is born!
Have a happy and blessed day.....Karen
Have a happy and blessed day.....Karen
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
THOUGHT FOR TODAY......
"We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope."MARTIN LUTHER KING
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Everyone Needs Someone.....
Everyone Needs SomeonePeople need people and friends need friends And we all need love for a full life depends Not on vast riches or great acclaim, Not on success or on worldy fame, But just in knowing that someone cares And holds us close in their thoughts and prayers- For only the knowledge that we're understood Makes everyday living feel wonderfully good, And we rob ourselves of life's greatest need When we "lock up our hearts" and fail to heed The outstretched hand reaching to find A kindred spirit whose heart and mind Are lonely and longing to somehow share Our joys and sorrows and to make us aware That life's completeness and richness depends On the things we share with our loved ones and friends. by Helen Steiner Rice
Spring Has Sprung!
......and with it more drama in my life....but than again what else is knew??????The longer hrs. of sunlight help ease the pain of the increasing depresson that is creeping into every part of my body.....I have so very much to be thankful for yet.................yet so much I pray will just go away,never to return........Instead f facing the current drama(s) playing out in the lives of my children ,grandchildren and friends I choose instead to have my prozac upped and to sleep every chance I get!.....talk about running away.....That would be me!
When I get like this so many things from the past bother me more than usual....like the disappearance of an 11 year old boy (Jalick Rainwalker) ,a boy from my area over two years ago.Everything points to his step=father but not enough to have him arrested.I pray the Lord delivers the answers to our prayers soon......soooooooo many people have fallen in love with this child!
Must run.....gotta get busy around here.....have a great day,....Bkessings!....Karen
When I get like this so many things from the past bother me more than usual....like the disappearance of an 11 year old boy (Jalick Rainwalker) ,a boy from my area over two years ago.Everything points to his step=father but not enough to have him arrested.I pray the Lord delivers the answers to our prayers soon......soooooooo many people have fallen in love with this child!
Must run.....gotta get busy around here.....have a great day,....Bkessings!....Karen
Monday, March 8, 2010
FAITH
I CAN DO ALL THINGS THOUGH
CHRIST WO STRENTHENS ME,
PHILIPPIANS 4:13
GOD'S LOVE TO ALL!.....KAREN
CHRIST WO STRENTHENS ME,
PHILIPPIANS 4:13
GOD'S LOVE TO ALL!.....KAREN
I Love Every Thing About the History of Boston.....
INCLUDING IT'S POETRY!.....
LISTEN, my children, and you shall hearOf the midnight ride of Paul Revere,On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five:Hardly a man is now aliveWho remembers that famous day and year.He said to his friend,—“If the British marchBy land or sea from the town to-night,Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry-archOf the North-Church-tower, as a signal-light,—One if by land, and two if by sea;And I on the opposite shore will be,Ready to ride and spread the alarmThrough every Middlesex village and farm,For the country-folk to be up and to arm.”Then he said good-night, and with muffled oarSilently rowed to the Charlestown shore,Just as the moon rose over the bay,Where swinging wide at her moorings layThe Somersett, British man-of-war:A phantom ship, with each mast and sparAcross the moon like a prison bar,And a huge, black hulk, that was magnifiedBy its own reflection in the tide.Meanwhile, his friend, through alley and streetWanders and watches with eager ears,Till in the silence around him he hearsThe muster of men at the barrack-door,The sound of arms, and the tramp of feet,And the measured tread of the grenadiersMarching down to their boats on the shore.Then he climbed to the tower of the church,Up the wooden stairs, with stealthy tread,To the belfry-chamber overhead,And startled the pigeons from their perchOn the sombre rafters, that round him madeMasses and moving shapes of shade,—Up the light ladder, slender and tall,To the highest window in the wall,Where he paused to listen and look downA moment on the roofs of the town,And the moonlight flowing over all.Beneath, in the churchyard, lay the deadIn their night-encampment on the hill,Wrapped in silence so deep and stillThat he could hear, like a sentinel’s tread,The watchful night-wind, as it wentCreeping along from tent to tent,And seeming to whisper, “All is well!”A moment only he feels the spellOf the place and the hour, the secret dreadOf the lonely belfry and the dead;For suddenly all his thoughts are bentOn a shadowy something far away,Where the river widens to meet the bay,—A line of black, that bends and floatsOn the rising tide, like a bridge of boats.Meanwhile, impatient to mount and ride,Booted and spurred, with a heavy stride,On the opposite shore walked Paul RevereNow he patted his horse’s side,Now he gazed at the landscape far and near,Then impetuous stamped the earth,And turned and tightened his saddle-girth;But mostly he watched with eager searchThe belfry tower of the old North Church,As it rose above the graves on the hill,Lonely, and spectral, and sombre, and still.And lo! as he looks, on the belfry’s heightA glimmer, and then a gleam of light!He springs to the saddle, the bridle he turns,But lingers and gazes, till full on his sightA second lamp in the belfry burns!A hurry of hoofs in a village-street,A shape in the moonlight, a bulk in the dark,And beneath, from the pebbles, in passing, a sparkStruck out by a steed flying fearless and fleet:That was all! And yet, through the gloom and the light,The fate of a nation was riding that night;And the spark struck out by that steed, in his flight,Kindled the land into flame with its heat.It was twelve by the village-clock,When he crossed the bridge into Medford town.He heard the crowing of the cock,And the barking of the farmer’s dog,And felt the damp of the river-fog,That rises when the sun goes down.It was one by the village-clock,When he rode into Lexington.He saw the gilded weathercockSwim in the moonlight as he passed,And the meeting-house windows, blank and bare,Gaze at him with a spectral glare,As if they already stood aghastAt the bloody work they would look upon.It was two by the village-clock,When he came to the bridge in Concord town.He heard the bleating of the flock,And the twitter of birds among the trees,And felt the breath of the morning-breezeBlowing over the meadows brown.And one was safe and asleep in his bedWho at the bridge would be first to fall,Who that day would be lying dead,Pierced by a British musket ball.You know the rest. In the books you have readHow the British regulars fired and fled,—How the farmers gave them ball for ball,From behind each fence and farmyard-wall,Chasing the red-coats down the lane,Then crossing the fields to emerge againUnder the trees at the turn of the road,And only pausing to fire and load.So through the night rode Paul Revere;And so through the night went his cry of alarmTo every Middlesex village and farm,—A cry of defiance, and not of fear,—A voice in the darkness, a knock at the door,And a word that shall echo forevermore!For, borne on the night-wind of the Past,Through all our history, to the last,In the hour of darkness and peril and need,The people will waken and listen to hearThe hurrying hoof-beat of that steed,And the midnight-message of Paul Revere.
LISTEN, my children, and you shall hearOf the midnight ride of Paul Revere,On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five:Hardly a man is now aliveWho remembers that famous day and year.He said to his friend,—“If the British marchBy land or sea from the town to-night,Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry-archOf the North-Church-tower, as a signal-light,—One if by land, and two if by sea;And I on the opposite shore will be,Ready to ride and spread the alarmThrough every Middlesex village and farm,For the country-folk to be up and to arm.”Then he said good-night, and with muffled oarSilently rowed to the Charlestown shore,Just as the moon rose over the bay,Where swinging wide at her moorings layThe Somersett, British man-of-war:A phantom ship, with each mast and sparAcross the moon like a prison bar,And a huge, black hulk, that was magnifiedBy its own reflection in the tide.Meanwhile, his friend, through alley and streetWanders and watches with eager ears,Till in the silence around him he hearsThe muster of men at the barrack-door,The sound of arms, and the tramp of feet,And the measured tread of the grenadiersMarching down to their boats on the shore.Then he climbed to the tower of the church,Up the wooden stairs, with stealthy tread,To the belfry-chamber overhead,And startled the pigeons from their perchOn the sombre rafters, that round him madeMasses and moving shapes of shade,—Up the light ladder, slender and tall,To the highest window in the wall,Where he paused to listen and look downA moment on the roofs of the town,And the moonlight flowing over all.Beneath, in the churchyard, lay the deadIn their night-encampment on the hill,Wrapped in silence so deep and stillThat he could hear, like a sentinel’s tread,The watchful night-wind, as it wentCreeping along from tent to tent,And seeming to whisper, “All is well!”A moment only he feels the spellOf the place and the hour, the secret dreadOf the lonely belfry and the dead;For suddenly all his thoughts are bentOn a shadowy something far away,Where the river widens to meet the bay,—A line of black, that bends and floatsOn the rising tide, like a bridge of boats.Meanwhile, impatient to mount and ride,Booted and spurred, with a heavy stride,On the opposite shore walked Paul RevereNow he patted his horse’s side,Now he gazed at the landscape far and near,Then impetuous stamped the earth,And turned and tightened his saddle-girth;But mostly he watched with eager searchThe belfry tower of the old North Church,As it rose above the graves on the hill,Lonely, and spectral, and sombre, and still.And lo! as he looks, on the belfry’s heightA glimmer, and then a gleam of light!He springs to the saddle, the bridle he turns,But lingers and gazes, till full on his sightA second lamp in the belfry burns!A hurry of hoofs in a village-street,A shape in the moonlight, a bulk in the dark,And beneath, from the pebbles, in passing, a sparkStruck out by a steed flying fearless and fleet:That was all! And yet, through the gloom and the light,The fate of a nation was riding that night;And the spark struck out by that steed, in his flight,Kindled the land into flame with its heat.It was twelve by the village-clock,When he crossed the bridge into Medford town.He heard the crowing of the cock,And the barking of the farmer’s dog,And felt the damp of the river-fog,That rises when the sun goes down.It was one by the village-clock,When he rode into Lexington.He saw the gilded weathercockSwim in the moonlight as he passed,And the meeting-house windows, blank and bare,Gaze at him with a spectral glare,As if they already stood aghastAt the bloody work they would look upon.It was two by the village-clock,When he came to the bridge in Concord town.He heard the bleating of the flock,And the twitter of birds among the trees,And felt the breath of the morning-breezeBlowing over the meadows brown.And one was safe and asleep in his bedWho at the bridge would be first to fall,Who that day would be lying dead,Pierced by a British musket ball.You know the rest. In the books you have readHow the British regulars fired and fled,—How the farmers gave them ball for ball,From behind each fence and farmyard-wall,Chasing the red-coats down the lane,Then crossing the fields to emerge againUnder the trees at the turn of the road,And only pausing to fire and load.So through the night rode Paul Revere;And so through the night went his cry of alarmTo every Middlesex village and farm,—A cry of defiance, and not of fear,—A voice in the darkness, a knock at the door,And a word that shall echo forevermore!For, borne on the night-wind of the Past,Through all our history, to the last,In the hour of darkness and peril and need,The people will waken and listen to hearThe hurrying hoof-beat of that steed,And the midnight-message of Paul Revere.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
As The New Week Starts....
REMEMBER......
Because He LivesWords and music by William J. Gaither© 1971
Matthew 28:6"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said.Come, see the place where the Lord lay."
God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus;He came to love, heal and forgive;He lived and died to buy my pardon,An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives!
ChorusBecause He lives, I can face tomorrow,Because He lives, all fear is gone;Because I know He holds the future,And life is worth the living,Just because He lives!
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,And feel the pride and joy he gives;But greater still the calm assurance:This child can face uncertain days because He Lives!
ChorusBecause He lives, I can face tomorrow,Because He lives, all fear is gone;Because I know He holds the future,And life is worth the living,Just because He lives!
And then one day, I'll cross the river,I'll fight life's final war with pain;And then, as death gives way to vict'ry,I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives!
ChorusBecause He lives, I can face tomorrow,Because He lives, all fear is gone;Because I know He holds the future,And life is worth the living,Just because He lives!
HAVE A HAPPY A SAFE WEEK!.....kAREN
Because He LivesWords and music by William J. Gaither© 1971
Matthew 28:6"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said.Come, see the place where the Lord lay."
God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus;He came to love, heal and forgive;He lived and died to buy my pardon,An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives!
ChorusBecause He lives, I can face tomorrow,Because He lives, all fear is gone;Because I know He holds the future,And life is worth the living,Just because He lives!
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,And feel the pride and joy he gives;But greater still the calm assurance:This child can face uncertain days because He Lives!
ChorusBecause He lives, I can face tomorrow,Because He lives, all fear is gone;Because I know He holds the future,And life is worth the living,Just because He lives!
And then one day, I'll cross the river,I'll fight life's final war with pain;And then, as death gives way to vict'ry,I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives!
ChorusBecause He lives, I can face tomorrow,Because He lives, all fear is gone;Because I know He holds the future,And life is worth the living,Just because He lives!
HAVE A HAPPY A SAFE WEEK!.....kAREN
Happy Sunday....
Can you believe that God has blessed us with another week? Let's thank Him for His Kindness by being kind to others! PTL!
Am followering several creative cooking blogs....looking interesting......of course interested in all Christian blogs .Day-care blogs,and Grandma blogs.
Also since my son wife and soon to be grandson live in the Boston area I have fallen love with that city.....so spent alot of today viewing a number of really cool Boston Blogs.I f you know of any blogs like these sure would like to hear about them.....Also my DIL is from Haiti and if anyone knows of blogs concerning that area ......really would appreciate it......thanks ahead of time.
Got rather a funny comment from a blogger I met a long time ago.She wishes me luck,has my email addy so we can keep in touch but she will not be following this blog.Why?Because she once followd 250 blogs and is know sorting thru them! 250 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....I love this beautiful woman to death but does someone ned a life or what???????LOL....God bless here
Have I mentioned my love of cats?My kitty Suzie is NEVER allowed out......last nite I looked out the window near dusk and there my lovely black cat sat in the middle of the road......so I ran out to get her.She did act odd.She did'nt climb up on my shoulders,as usual and she smelled Different.....But instead of paying any attention to these oddities I put her in the downstairs family areaa for the evening....
Imagine my surprise when I opened the door this morning to let Suzie up followed by the cat I brought in last nIght!!!!!.....LOL.....I definately need more sleep.....Until I can find her home Sadie will stay with us......hubby is soooooooooooooooooooooooo happy NOT!
Have a blessed week.....Karen
Am followering several creative cooking blogs....looking interesting......of course interested in all Christian blogs .Day-care blogs,and Grandma blogs.
Also since my son wife and soon to be grandson live in the Boston area I have fallen love with that city.....so spent alot of today viewing a number of really cool Boston Blogs.I f you know of any blogs like these sure would like to hear about them.....Also my DIL is from Haiti and if anyone knows of blogs concerning that area ......really would appreciate it......thanks ahead of time.
Got rather a funny comment from a blogger I met a long time ago.She wishes me luck,has my email addy so we can keep in touch but she will not be following this blog.Why?Because she once followd 250 blogs and is know sorting thru them! 250 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....I love this beautiful woman to death but does someone ned a life or what???????LOL....God bless here
Have I mentioned my love of cats?My kitty Suzie is NEVER allowed out......last nite I looked out the window near dusk and there my lovely black cat sat in the middle of the road......so I ran out to get her.She did act odd.She did'nt climb up on my shoulders,as usual and she smelled Different.....But instead of paying any attention to these oddities I put her in the downstairs family areaa for the evening....
Imagine my surprise when I opened the door this morning to let Suzie up followed by the cat I brought in last nIght!!!!!.....LOL.....I definately need more sleep.....Until I can find her home Sadie will stay with us......hubby is soooooooooooooooooooooooo happy NOT!
Have a blessed week.....Karen
Friday, March 5, 2010
Infertility posts
.....as time where's on you may wonder why I read so many,many of these blogs.Gathering all the info I can to pass on to my son and his wife.No one ever plans on being a bum, an addict if infertile.!......It's a rollercoaster like none other.I want to thanks so many bloggers on this subject that gave the kids,more avenues and hope......today I started packing my suitcase for my trip to Boston! That's right ladies our special little boy is epected to make his appearance in early April.....I will be staying in a hotel(cheap) while I am there.I do not want to intrude at this very special time.........but I'm not staying 4 hours away either. I might be considerate but am NOT crazy.....lol.....Prayers being said......Karen
Thursday, March 4, 2010
" do not know where else to look, but up to the God who says He is our help, our healer and our provider. O Jesus, we are looking to you, where else can we go?".......a great quote from your post Susan......your prayers our with us.Whenever we are burdened or free from burden where IS the only place to turn?To our Heavenly father who answers AlLL our prayers in His time and as will ne done.......God be with us Karen
A Great way To Start your Day!
And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain." So God granted him what he requested.
I Chronicles 4:10 NKJV.........blessings and love to all....Karen
I Chronicles 4:10 NKJV.........blessings and love to all....Karen
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Thank-you God!
Several weeks ago while plauing biddy basketball our 9 yr. grandson Isaiah developd severe breathing problems.The coach took him out but it happend the following week-end as well.So my daughter and her hubby took Isaiah to the Dr.s.He was diagnosed with excercise -induced asthma and given medication.But Vinnie questioned the Dr. abnout the possibility of heart problems.That was the part where I totally checked out of this world to my own little world.So,The Dr. set up an appointment with a cardiologist.That was the part where I went looking for a tall building to jump off!Actually I went to the chaqel and prayed and prayed and waited until today at 4:15 for the results......heart is PERFECT!PTL!.I probably will need a transplant :) after this but the little fellow is doingjust fine!
It's been along day.Especially at the Day-Care.One Mom called to tell me she could'nt pay me this week because they had just bought a new big screen t.v.I said not to worry about it.And feel free to bring the kids back when you can pay me.So w worked out a deal where she'll pay me half this week plus the rest next week plus what she'll owe me for the week.....Sometimes I wish I had never quit teching!.....But I sure do love my little munckins.....
Well off bed 4:30 comes really early.....Gods love and blessings to all!
It's been along day.Especially at the Day-Care.One Mom called to tell me she could'nt pay me this week because they had just bought a new big screen t.v.I said not to worry about it.And feel free to bring the kids back when you can pay me.So w worked out a deal where she'll pay me half this week plus the rest next week plus what she'll owe me for the week.....Sometimes I wish I had never quit teching!.....But I sure do love my little munckins.....
Well off bed 4:30 comes really early.....Gods love and blessings to all!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
A Quick thought.....
......as the day care kids are trashing the toy room,I just wanted to take a quick minute to remind us all that God is good.....All the time!.....He knows our needs/wants better than we do.......we are His children.....and as children he understands fully when we mess up.....Christian is not the same as being perfect.
So don't be surprised WHEN you hear some venting ,complaining or even#@%&* on here.God and love be with you.......and be good to yourslf!.....hugs,Karen
So don't be surprised WHEN you hear some venting ,complaining or even#@%&* on here.God and love be with you.......and be good to yourslf!.....hugs,Karen
Monday, March 1, 2010
Can I count......
....or not??????? Obviously NOT!.....In my first post I said we have FIVE grandchildren and are expecting our SEVENTH!......Hello,Karen .....what happened to number SIX???????LOL.....
Well Trey.von is our sixth grandchild and doing very well.He is now in the eighth month of Mommy's and Daddy's pregnancy.
Son and his wife tried for well over a year to conceive.Took all sort of tests and came up with nothing.
F inally labled it "undetermined infertility" and two months later they were pregnant....go figure.There have been a few concerns with this pregnancy.Concerns I'll go into eventually.But since these concerns still linger I don't feel comfortable talking of them. However, we have a kind and loving God so I am putting all my faith in him!
Still digging out from the 40 inches of snow we got last week.Well I'm not exactly digging out but I AM watching others!....lol.....until the next time....stay happy!
Well Trey.von is our sixth grandchild and doing very well.He is now in the eighth month of Mommy's and Daddy's pregnancy.
Son and his wife tried for well over a year to conceive.Took all sort of tests and came up with nothing.
F inally labled it "undetermined infertility" and two months later they were pregnant....go figure.There have been a few concerns with this pregnancy.Concerns I'll go into eventually.But since these concerns still linger I don't feel comfortable talking of them. However, we have a kind and loving God so I am putting all my faith in him!
Still digging out from the 40 inches of snow we got last week.Well I'm not exactly digging out but I AM watching others!....lol.....until the next time....stay happy!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
so now I'm a Blogger.....
Well.....let's see how this goes.I am a lurker at so many wonderful blogs so I decided to de-lurk and try one of my own....just a little about me....
1.I am 58
2. I have 3 children
3.My oldest son went to be with the Lord 16 yrs ago at the age of 21
4. I am a retired pre-k teacher who now has a day-care.
5.I am a Christian but honor everyone's beliefs
6. I have 5 grand children including 12 year old identical twins
7. My 7th grand baby is due in 8 weeks
8.my husband has committed adultry more times than I care to admit. This blog will no doubt deal alot with that and why I don't leave.
9.I am a major fan of Prozac....lol
10.I love the Ocean
11.More nest time
God's blessing to all!.....Karen
1.I am 58
2. I have 3 children
3.My oldest son went to be with the Lord 16 yrs ago at the age of 21
4. I am a retired pre-k teacher who now has a day-care.
5.I am a Christian but honor everyone's beliefs
6. I have 5 grand children including 12 year old identical twins
7. My 7th grand baby is due in 8 weeks
8.my husband has committed adultry more times than I care to admit. This blog will no doubt deal alot with that and why I don't leave.
9.I am a major fan of Prozac....lol
10.I love the Ocean
11.More nest time
God's blessing to all!.....Karen
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