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.
Monday, March 24, 2008
It's Spring, It's Snowing, and Other Things
Even though last Thursday was the first official day of spring, just four days later as I write at my sisters it is snowing outside at dusk. You've just got to love our state's wacky weather! One of my favorite seasons is springtime. Mainly because of the real meaning of Easter and the message of new life for Christians.
As a whole family, we need your prayers. My sister's husband (Grant) was diagnosed with cancer last year. My husband's aunt (Beth) was diagnosed with cancer about a week ago. Having these things affect your family in both a positive and negative way. The positive things that have come out of it is the reality that time with family is priceless, seeing the good instead of the bad, and it even has caused me to have a physical today. The doctor was concerned about my elevated blood pressure and weight gain among other things. I guess you could say that is one of the negatives. I will not go into great detail about the other negatives.
My future healthful living goals are to drink more water instead of Pepsi, and to start back walking the driveway after a long cold winter of not being able to. Why do I walk the driveway you might ask? Mainly because it's free and I have no excuse of the gym was to busy or gas prices are to expensive, etc. My favorite thing to listen to on my iPod is the song by Point of Grace about Walking with Jesus. I cannot wait for the weather to cooperate.
As a whole family, we need your prayers. My sister's husband (Grant) was diagnosed with cancer last year. My husband's aunt (Beth) was diagnosed with cancer about a week ago. Having these things affect your family in both a positive and negative way. The positive things that have come out of it is the reality that time with family is priceless, seeing the good instead of the bad, and it even has caused me to have a physical today. The doctor was concerned about my elevated blood pressure and weight gain among other things. I guess you could say that is one of the negatives. I will not go into great detail about the other negatives.
My future healthful living goals are to drink more water instead of Pepsi, and to start back walking the driveway after a long cold winter of not being able to. Why do I walk the driveway you might ask? Mainly because it's free and I have no excuse of the gym was to busy or gas prices are to expensive, etc. My favorite thing to listen to on my iPod is the song by Point of Grace about Walking with Jesus. I cannot wait for the weather to cooperate.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Thoughts For the Day
My friend at work gave me these "Thoughts For the Day"
- Did you ever notice that the roman numerals for forty (40) are "XL"?
- A penny saved is a government oversight.
- The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat have gotten to be really good friends.
- The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.
- If you smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.
- Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.
- The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.
- The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
-Author Unknown
Monday, February 18, 2008
Priceless
Title of Real Life Play: Priceless
Setting: Sunday lunch
Characters: B: Brother-in-Law; K: Me; M: Husband; J: Son; N: Niece
B: J's going to be the smartest one on his cell block (meaning jail)
K: Well, he's the smartest one at this table!
M: Ooooh!
N: Okay then if he is the smartest, J, what's 20 plus 20?
J: (without hesitating) 40!
K and M: (hoop, hollar, and high five) Ooooh! Ahhhh!
B and N: deadly silent
Setting: Sunday lunch
Characters: B: Brother-in-Law; K: Me; M: Husband; J: Son; N: Niece
B: J's going to be the smartest one on his cell block (meaning jail)
K: Well, he's the smartest one at this table!
M: Ooooh!
N: Okay then if he is the smartest, J, what's 20 plus 20?
J: (without hesitating) 40!
K and M: (hoop, hollar, and high five) Ooooh! Ahhhh!
B and N: deadly silent
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
The Greatest Show On Earth!
My wonderful husband took our son to the circus this past Friday. You may be wondering why I only bought two tickets for this great event - the reason: I have a pathological fear of c-l-o-w-n-s! I do not know why, I just accept this fact and rotate my life around it. When my nephew asked why I didn't go, I spelled the word so "J" would not know why. My reply prompted, "What does that spell?" My response, "I don't like crowds!"
I thought that since I gave my husband an "x" amount of money that he would budget accordingly. I was wrong (that's hard to admit)! Word to the wise: Be specific: You may pick out one toy, one drink, and one food item. Not a hat, sword, mommy and child zebra, 2 drinks, cotton candy, pretzel, etc. Can you get the picture?
What did I do while they were out on the town? I organized and cleaned toys from birthday and Christmas. I wanted to work on scrapbooking - maybe they will go on another outing soon!
I thought that since I gave my husband an "x" amount of money that he would budget accordingly. I was wrong (that's hard to admit)! Word to the wise: Be specific: You may pick out one toy, one drink, and one food item. Not a hat, sword, mommy and child zebra, 2 drinks, cotton candy, pretzel, etc. Can you get the picture?
What did I do while they were out on the town? I organized and cleaned toys from birthday and Christmas. I wanted to work on scrapbooking - maybe they will go on another outing soon!
Locked Out!
I have recently been locked out of going to any major websites including blogs at my place of business. How dispointing? I will have to use my sister's laptop in order to update since she has wireless internet. As I am writing this, my son is typing on my laptop and keeps asking me what he is spelling (hopefully nothing ugly). It's so cute because he is trying to keep up with my wpm while looking at me. This is a prime example of why parents should watch their actions because children are watching even when you don't think they are!
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