I was viewing Sweet Tea Please (thanks Leah) and loved the idea of this:
HowManyOfMe.com
There are 122 people with my maiden name and 32 with my offical name in the U.S.A.
How many have your name
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Taxes, Death, and Meetings = April 15th
It is very said that I literally hate (I know it is a strong word) tax day for several reasons.
The main reason is that it is the anniversary of my father's death. Even though I was only eight years old, I still remember the good times that we shared. It is amazing how something as strange as a scent (certain roses) and other things trigger your memory in order for you to remember a loved one that has gone on to heaven. I love sharing little things with my son about my dad. When I was growing up in the 70's things were a lot simplier than they are nowadays. It is amazing how the grace of God can get you through major milestones in ones life for example first date, proms, engagement, marriage, and even the birth of a child. I will never forget a member of our previous church (for those that know him - Bob) called my hospital room just as I was coming back from step down to tell me congratulations. I knew instantly who he was because of his distinct deep voice. He will probably never realize how much that meant to me - it was if my daddy had called to say congratulations on the arrival of my son (whose middle name is named after my dad's last name).
Another reason I dislike April 15th is because of tax day. Currently I am reading a book about finances and how to get it under control. Student loans are the worst! I normally put all money situations on the back burner and I need to watch it more closely.
This year on that particular day I have two things extra at school. We have a SACS visit (in short it helps not only our school but our system to become accedited) as well as a meeting across the county (which hurts the gas budget) with all my grade level teachers. I guess I need to be thankful because at least I have several things to keep my mind off of it!
We just had revival at church starting on Sunday morning and finished up Wednesday night. I was able to attend all services except for one. I learned a great deal as well as took lots of notes. Hopefully I will refer to them often and apply what I learned in my daily walk with the Lord. I have a long way to go, but I know that God will help me every step of the way.
The main reason is that it is the anniversary of my father's death. Even though I was only eight years old, I still remember the good times that we shared. It is amazing how something as strange as a scent (certain roses) and other things trigger your memory in order for you to remember a loved one that has gone on to heaven. I love sharing little things with my son about my dad. When I was growing up in the 70's things were a lot simplier than they are nowadays. It is amazing how the grace of God can get you through major milestones in ones life for example first date, proms, engagement, marriage, and even the birth of a child. I will never forget a member of our previous church (for those that know him - Bob) called my hospital room just as I was coming back from step down to tell me congratulations. I knew instantly who he was because of his distinct deep voice. He will probably never realize how much that meant to me - it was if my daddy had called to say congratulations on the arrival of my son (whose middle name is named after my dad's last name).
Another reason I dislike April 15th is because of tax day. Currently I am reading a book about finances and how to get it under control. Student loans are the worst! I normally put all money situations on the back burner and I need to watch it more closely.
This year on that particular day I have two things extra at school. We have a SACS visit (in short it helps not only our school but our system to become accedited) as well as a meeting across the county (which hurts the gas budget) with all my grade level teachers. I guess I need to be thankful because at least I have several things to keep my mind off of it!
We just had revival at church starting on Sunday morning and finished up Wednesday night. I was able to attend all services except for one. I learned a great deal as well as took lots of notes. Hopefully I will refer to them often and apply what I learned in my daily walk with the Lord. I have a long way to go, but I know that God will help me every step of the way.
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