A very close friend of mine, who is currently living in England, just found out that her mom has breast cancer. Her mom lives in Illinois and Florida. Please add both of them to your prayers as she gives her support to her mom from across the ocean. Thanks!
Lisa
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Girls Growing up too Fast -- good article
Here's an interesting article (if interesting means ready to send my 4 year old to a convent) about how "hot" and "sexy" are being pushed on younger and younger girls through influences in the media, marketing, and other areas.
http://www.parents.com/teens-tweens/health-body-issues/body-issues/girls-growing-up-too-fast/
http://www.parents.com/teens-tweens/health-body-issues/body-issues/girls-growing-up-too-fast/
Wonderful email forward message
Let me begin by saying I refuse to be emotionally blackmailed into forwarding an email. So, do not feel any guilt if you do not sent this on to people, I don't think it says anything about your faith in God. That being said, I thought this was nice and wanted to share:
Who is your Susie...
Come with me to a third grade classroom..... There is a
nine-year-old kid sitting at his desk and all of a sudden,
there is a puddle between his feet and the front of his
pants are wet. He thinks his heart is going to stop because
he cannot possibly imagine how this has happened. It's
never happened before, and he knows that when the boys find
out he will never hear the end of it. When the girls find
out, they'll never speak to him again as long as he
lives.
Who is your Susie...
Come with me to a third grade classroom..... There is a
nine-year-old kid sitting at his desk and all of a sudden,
there is a puddle between his feet and the front of his
pants are wet. He thinks his heart is going to stop because
he cannot possibly imagine how this has happened. It's
never happened before, and he knows that when the boys find
out he will never hear the end of it. When the girls find
out, they'll never speak to him again as long as he
lives.
The boy believes his heart is going to stop; he puts his
head down and prays this prayer, "Dear God, this is an
emergency! I need help now! Five minutes from now I'm
dead meat."
head down and prays this prayer, "Dear God, this is an
emergency! I need help now! Five minutes from now I'm
dead meat."
He looks up from his prayer and here comes the teacher with
a look in her eyes that says he has been discovered.
As the teacher is walking toward him, a classmate named
Susie is carrying a goldfish bowl that is filled with
water. Susie trips in front of the teacher and inexplicably
dumps the bowl of water in the boy's lap.
The boy pretends to be angry, but all the while is saying
to himself, "Thank you, Lord! Thank you, Lord!"
Now all of a sudden, instead of being the object of
ridicule, the boy is the object of sympathy. The teacher
rushes him downstairs and gives him gym shorts to put on
while his pants dry out. The other children are on their
hands and knees cleaning up around his desk. The sympathy
is wonderful. But as life would have it, the ridicule that
should have been his has been transferred to someone else -
Susie.
a look in her eyes that says he has been discovered.
As the teacher is walking toward him, a classmate named
Susie is carrying a goldfish bowl that is filled with
water. Susie trips in front of the teacher and inexplicably
dumps the bowl of water in the boy's lap.
The boy pretends to be angry, but all the while is saying
to himself, "Thank you, Lord! Thank you, Lord!"
Now all of a sudden, instead of being the object of
ridicule, the boy is the object of sympathy. The teacher
rushes him downstairs and gives him gym shorts to put on
while his pants dry out. The other children are on their
hands and knees cleaning up around his desk. The sympathy
is wonderful. But as life would have it, the ridicule that
should have been his has been transferred to someone else -
Susie.
She tries to help, but they tell her to get out. You've
done enough, you klutz!"
Finally, at the end of the day, as they are waiting for the
bus, the boy walks over to Susie and whispers, "You
did that on purpose, didn't you?" Susie whispers back,
done enough, you klutz!"
Finally, at the end of the day, as they are waiting for the
bus, the boy walks over to Susie and whispers, "You
did that on purpose, didn't you?" Susie whispers back,
"I wet my pants once too."
May God help us see the opportunities that are always
around us to do good..
May God help us see the opportunities that are always
around us to do good..
Remember.....Just going to church doesn't make you a
Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a
car.
Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a
car.
Each and everyone one of us is going through tough times
right now, but God is getting ready to bless you in a way
that only He can. Keep the faith.
right now, but God is getting ready to bless you in a way
that only He can. Keep the faith.
My instructions were to pick four (4) people that I wanted
God to bless, and I picked you. Please pass this to at
least four (4) people you want to be blessed and a copy
back to me.
God to bless, and I picked you. Please pass this to at
least four (4) people you want to be blessed and a copy
back to me.
This prayer is powerful, and prayer is one of the best
gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of rewards.
Let's continue to pray for one another.
gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of rewards.
Let's continue to pray for one another.
The Prayer:
GOD , I ask You to bless my friends, relatives and those
that I care deeply for, who are reading this right now.
Show them a new revelation of Your love and power. Holy
Spirit, I ask You to minister to their spirit at this very
moment. Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy.
Where there is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence
through Your grace. Where there is need, I ask you to fulfill their needs.
Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings and their comings.
GOD , I ask You to bless my friends, relatives and those
that I care deeply for, who are reading this right now.
Show them a new revelation of Your love and power. Holy
Spirit, I ask You to minister to their spirit at this very
moment. Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy.
Where there is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence
through Your grace. Where there is need, I ask you to fulfill their needs.
Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings and their comings.
Amen.
12 Days of Christmas
Jill Savage will be a speaker in the 12 Days of Christmas webcast. The registration is free and there are some great speakers. Go t Jill's website and check it out. It looks exciting!
http://www.jillsavage.org/
http://www.jillsavage.org/
Sunday, November 16, 2008
New Favorite Web Site
It went fabulously!!! The shoes I ordered came in last night and they are Clarks that are a 3 inch or so heal. It has been a long time since I have been able to wear heals and had I found these at the regular old retail price, I never would have been able to get them. (Not that they would have had them in stock in a size 11.)
Okay, so going back to work has reignited my love of shoes... here is a web site I found today.
http://www.6pm.com/
I ordered and I will let you know how it goes.
Okay, so going back to work has reignited my love of shoes... here is a web site I found today.
http://www.6pm.com/
I ordered and I will let you know how it goes.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Turkey Frying...and the Feast
Okay, so the feast was great. We missed all those members who couldn't make it. Two things I learned were: 1) keep with my nature and be wary of overcooking things rather than submitting to my fear of giving everyone food poisoning because you can always cook something longer 2) a 2 year old whose hours of sleep are cut in half is ugly to be around. [Charlie has recovered from his lack of sleep and this morning let out a 3 second belch during mass. I WAS mortified, but my humor over took me and I laughed so Daddy took him to the toddlers who can't handle mass room and he played with legos.] Thanks to everyone for your effort in bringing us all together for a meal yesterday. In many ways, it will be more fun than the "real" holiday as our plans involve traveling to almost Florida in our car with all the kids.
Don't let anyone ever tell you you can't do something. I just figured out how to use the turkey fryer, and dropped the turkey in without an explosion! The husband is on the way in from the airport and I might even get a shower before the feast... See y'all soon.
Don't let anyone ever tell you you can't do something. I just figured out how to use the turkey fryer, and dropped the turkey in without an explosion! The husband is on the way in from the airport and I might even get a shower before the feast... See y'all soon.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Christmas Cards
I received this in an email and thought it was a great idea.
So, I wanted to share it with you.
GREAT IDEA!!
When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this address. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get.
Remember to write a little blessing on the card.
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
So, I wanted to share it with you.
GREAT IDEA!!
When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this address. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get.
Remember to write a little blessing on the card.
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Cloth diaper testers
Hi all I am in need of "testers" for my cloth diapers that I am planning on selling. Here is the scoop:
Michael (2 years) and Faith (3 months) in their Fighting Illini Diapers (sorry bad photo!). Same diaper on both - one is set to a medium rise and one is set on a large rise and both have a really nice fit. These are the same diapers I am testing on others - sorry I don't have any more Fighting Illini fabric - but if you are dead set on testing one and really want the Illinois print I suppose I could go get some more! LOL! Just let me know! P.S. these diapers do need waterproof covers if you are putting clothes over them (or wool soakers longies).
In need of testers:
1 - newborn 8-10 pounds under six weeks old
1- chunky 3-6 monther
1 - chunky 6-12 monther
1 - 12 to 18 month toddler
1 - 2+ year old
How it works:
If you don't cloth diaper - You will be asked to try a new diaper on your baby and have a few photos taken of him/her and provide information about weight, height and age of your baby. You will recieve digital copies of the photos taken and a small gift for your baby.
If you cloth diaper - you will recieve a brand new diaper at a discounted price ($8.00) that you can keep after the testing is complete. You will be asked to use the diaper in your cloth diapering routine regularily (approx. 2+ times weekly), provide information on baby's size (weight, hieght, and age), fill out a brief questionaire about fit, absorbancy, style, construction and general likes and dislikes. You will be asked to fill out the same questionare after your initial trial - at 2, 4 and 6 weeks of use. You will be asked to be BLUNTLY honest while reviewing - remember this is how I will make them even better, if need be! You will also recieve 15% discount on any future diaper purchases.
These are the prints I have available for testing are
Tiffany Box, Math Nerd, Circus:
Email me if you cloth diaper and are interested in testing the sizes - or if you don't cloth diaper and wouldn't mind me trying one of these baby's on one of your babies! Testers will recieve a little gift for being so gracious! Thanks a bundle!
Michael (2 years) and Faith (3 months) in their Fighting Illini Diapers (sorry bad photo!). Same diaper on both - one is set to a medium rise and one is set on a large rise and both have a really nice fit. These are the same diapers I am testing on others - sorry I don't have any more Fighting Illini fabric - but if you are dead set on testing one and really want the Illinois print I suppose I could go get some more! LOL! Just let me know! P.S. these diapers do need waterproof covers if you are putting clothes over them (or wool soakers longies).In need of testers:
1 - newborn 8-10 pounds under six weeks old
1- chunky 3-6 monther
1 - chunky 6-12 monther
1 - 12 to 18 month toddler
1 - 2+ year old
How it works:
If you don't cloth diaper - You will be asked to try a new diaper on your baby and have a few photos taken of him/her and provide information about weight, height and age of your baby. You will recieve digital copies of the photos taken and a small gift for your baby.
If you cloth diaper - you will recieve a brand new diaper at a discounted price ($8.00) that you can keep after the testing is complete. You will be asked to use the diaper in your cloth diapering routine regularily (approx. 2+ times weekly), provide information on baby's size (weight, hieght, and age), fill out a brief questionaire about fit, absorbancy, style, construction and general likes and dislikes. You will be asked to fill out the same questionare after your initial trial - at 2, 4 and 6 weeks of use. You will be asked to be BLUNTLY honest while reviewing - remember this is how I will make them even better, if need be! You will also recieve 15% discount on any future diaper purchases.
These are the prints I have available for testing are
Tiffany Box, Math Nerd, Circus:
Email me if you cloth diaper and are interested in testing the sizes - or if you don't cloth diaper and wouldn't mind me trying one of these baby's on one of your babies! Testers will recieve a little gift for being so gracious! Thanks a bundle!
Domestic Violence Awareness Training -- Tonight
Just a reminder that Willow Tree Missions is hosting a Domestic Violence Awareness training at the mission tonight at 6pm. If you're interested in helping at the mission, or just want to know the warning signs and ways to help, you're invited and most welcome.
To get to the mission in Cisco from Monticello: Bridge St west, turn left on Old Rt 47 toward Allerton. Continue on 47 about 8 miles to Cisco. Turn left on Main St, cross the tracks, the mission is on the right.
To get to the mission in Cisco from Monticello: Bridge St west, turn left on Old Rt 47 toward Allerton. Continue on 47 about 8 miles to Cisco. Turn left on Main St, cross the tracks, the mission is on the right.
Recall-- Infants Mylicon Gas Drops
Johnson and Johnson--Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company Announces Urgent Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Infants' Mylicon Gas Relief Dye Free Drops (Simethicone-Antigas) Non-Staining Due To Possible Metal Fragments (November 7, 2008)
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/johnsonjohnson11_08.html
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/johnsonjohnson11_08.html
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
American Girl up for raffle!
Hello!
A friend of mine who works with Kirby Auxiliary sent this message today that some of you may be interested in...
wanted to let you know about a raffle that the Hospital Auxiliary is doing for Christmas. I was hoping you could pass this information on to your Mom’s Group.
We are raffling off an American Girl Doll with accessories. (Retail value $118)
Tickets are $2 or 3 for $5 Tickets available in Gift Shop M-F 9am-3pm
Drawing December 8, 2008
We are raffling off an American Girl Doll with accessories. (Retail value $118)
Tickets are $2 or 3 for $5 Tickets available in Gift Shop M-F 9am-3pm
Drawing December 8, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
TMG Mom in Need!!
I don't know how many of you already know, but Anita Clifton and family are in a bit over their heads at the moment (and haven't we all had those times!). They are due to move in on THIS Saturday the 15th. They have a lot of stuff that still needs to get done before that can happen. They really need our fellow TMG families to help out if they can! Painting still needs to be done along with many other tasks that Dan and Anita could delegate.
The Clifton's are renovating the old Leiper house and the clock is ticking on the move in date. They will take whatever time and assistance anyone can offer. Even 20 minutes will due if that is all you can spare. Call Anita or stop by if you can lend a helping hand and we'll get this family moved in! Anita needs help painting and Tuesday she'll be there all day if anyone can squeeze in a little time during the day. Grandma has the kids and they return Tuesday evening so it's crunch time. Wednesday thru Friday they could use after school babysitting and/or dinner help. This Saturday at 8am is when the truck gets loaded up and moved to their new home. If anyone can help before or after the Thanksgiving celebration, it would be appreciated. Let's help them out!!!
If these hours won't work for you, they could also use dinners throughout the next couple of weeks (they are moving in with no working kitchen!! A family of 6!! )
Last but not least, let's keep their family in our prayers -- those of us who have moved know it can be stressful and renovation ramps that up considerably!
Thanks everyone!!
The Clifton's are renovating the old Leiper house and the clock is ticking on the move in date. They will take whatever time and assistance anyone can offer. Even 20 minutes will due if that is all you can spare. Call Anita or stop by if you can lend a helping hand and we'll get this family moved in! Anita needs help painting and Tuesday she'll be there all day if anyone can squeeze in a little time during the day. Grandma has the kids and they return Tuesday evening so it's crunch time. Wednesday thru Friday they could use after school babysitting and/or dinner help. This Saturday at 8am is when the truck gets loaded up and moved to their new home. If anyone can help before or after the Thanksgiving celebration, it would be appreciated. Let's help them out!!!
If these hours won't work for you, they could also use dinners throughout the next couple of weeks (they are moving in with no working kitchen!! A family of 6!! )
Last but not least, let's keep their family in our prayers -- those of us who have moved know it can be stressful and renovation ramps that up considerably!
Thanks everyone!!
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