OK, my life is not as happy go lucky as I like to let on. This past weekend was proof of that. I did learn something though. If God wants to give you a message boy, does He. This is a public acknowledgment to say, I Got IT !!
Last weekend I bought me a new book to sit on my nightstand. I like to read a little before I go to sleep. It seems to put me into a more peaceful state of mind and I sleep better. I have read my usual book, Bedside Book of Angels, about 20 times and could probably even read it backwards while standing on my head. Kevin and I were out running when I spotted the book, Bedside Blessings. I don't like to spend so much on a book, $14.00, when I know I can get them second hand but this time something said just buy it, so I did. The book is set up so you can read a page every night for a year. Since I did not buy it until February I figured I should read a couple a pages a night to get caught up.
My husband and I got into a huge fight the following night. I was so mad that I think the whole neighborhood heard me screaming. I was finally fed up with everything and told him that I thought we were looking at the big D (divorce). I finally calmed down after not speaking to him for hours. We went to bed and I pulled out my little book. I had made it as far as January 15 in the book.
This is what January 16 said:
Deceptive baits are set out about us each day, and they don't all come from individuals. Some of them come from a cable television channel or the Internet or a magazine or peer pressure at school or colleagues at work.
So allow me to say this very straight: The greatest gift you can give to your marriage partner is your purity, your fidelity. The greatest character trait you can provide your spouse and your family is moral and ethical self-control. Stand firm my friend. Refuse to yield.
Prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers. James 1:22
The day after the big fight I went back to the same store and purchased another book that jumped out at me. I like to read stories about Angels so I just had to get it. I finally had some time later on that day to start reading it. I read through the introduction and finally came to the first story. The title of the first story was Be Calm, I dropped the book. It is safe to say I got the point.
The message I got:
Stand your ground if you believe that you are correct. You can make your point with out all the drama. Keep your big mouth shut and show restraint. If you want your family to discuss problems like adults then maybe you need to act like one yourself. Instead of just listening to the word of God try applying in your life.
Our lives resemble a roller coaster with all the ups, downs, twists, and turns. We all go through these ups and downs and I wanted someplace where I could share mine with you and you can leave me your imput. S.L.C.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Message In A Bottle Meme :)
My new friend Roger of Idaho Daily Photo has tagged me for the Mimi's Message In a Bottle Meme.
Here are the rules:
You are about to send a virtual Message In a Bottle across the Blog Ocean. Leave a message in the sand or on the bottle. Write anything you wish. Be a pirate or a poet. Serious or silly. Anonymous or not. What message would you like to send out to the universe?
Message In A Bottle Meme
1. Compose a message to place in your virtual bottle.
3. Use a graphics program of your choice to place the message on the picture.
4. Post the Message In a Bottle meme and your creation on your blog along with these rules.
5. Tag a minimum of 5 bloggers - or your entire blog roll - to do the same. Notify them of the tag.
Your virtual bottle will remain afloat in the blogosphere ocean for all blogernity (That's a Mimism for blog + eternity.)
So, if you are tagged by me, go over to Mimi's and ADD your site to her Mr. Linky list and place your blog's name and url in a comment HERE TO LET MIMI KNOW YOU'VE COMPLETED THE MEME. Mimi will add it to the master list of message bottles. Email mimiwrites2005 at yahoo.com if you have questions. Participation is optional. Have fun!HERE'S MINE:
I am choosing not to tag anyone for this meme but want to encourage you to try it.
Friday, February 22, 2008
February :) WoW!
February 1, 2008
February 11, 2008
HI Everybody!! I went out and made a smiley face in the snow. HE HE HE HE :)
The month has started out to be very fun. On the very first day I went to a Birthday Party for Kelcey. Kelcey is such a sweet little girl. Kelcey is the daughter of Stacy of My Thoughts. Kelcey had a bowling party and I just had to bowl. I even picked a pink ball.
February 8, 2008
Today was my seventh year anniversary. Kevin and I have been together for 15 years but only married for 7. This is us at 2 years. This is us at 7 years. This is us Now!
To celebrate I did something I have never done before in my whole life. My friends Beth, Stacy, Tiffany and I went to get our nails done. I like the nails accept that I have a hard time typing. The good thing is I can scrub the floor and they still look good.
February 11, 2008
Today Beth and I heard that the Wabash River was high. We decided to go check it out. It was almost to the sidewalk. These are the steps that led down to a dock where Beth, my family and friends and I would look at the river. The dock is gone now.This is Beth standing on the steps. I have never in my whole life ever seen the river this high.
February 14, 2008
Today was Valentines Day. Stacy came over to dye my hair. My roots were showing so it needed to be done. I had to be goofy and dance around in a towel. Aren't I sexy? HE HE HE HE HE The bad side of it all is that my hair turned too blonde. The next day Stacy came over and dyed it a very nice light brown.My wonderful Hubby bought me this beautiful silver set for Valentines Day. I told him that he did not need to get me anything. He had let me buy a lot of clothes the day before. We went to get dinner and then we ran to get him a new floor jack, that was my gift to him. It was a very nice Valentines Day.
February 17, 2008
Today my friends Beth and Tiffany wanted to go for a walk.
February 17, 2008
Today my friends Beth and Tiffany wanted to go for a walk.
It was a nice day so we walked the 2 miles to my son's school.
We get all the way there and I am feeling pretty good so I figured while Tiff ran I would walk a lap around myself. Tiff did her mile run then we headed the 2 miles back home. I did pretty good but boy did my body hurt the next day.
I hurt in places I didn't even know I owned. Next time I will remember to just do what I know I can handle.
February 21,2008
Today it is snowing. We have a winter storm warning. This is a couple of pictures at the begining of the day.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Knowing Me,Knowing You
I was tagged to do this meme by Stacy of My Thoughts.
KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU
Copy this entire list of questions and change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then tag and pass it along to other blogging friends. Let’s see how well we can get to know one another!
1. What is your occupation?
I am a stay at home Mom that enjoys cleaning, cooking, crafts and hanging out with friends.
2. What color are your socks right now?
White with blue on the heel and toe.
3. What are you listening to right now?
The humming of my refrigerater. HE HE
4. What was the last thing that you ate?
Pizza
5. Can you drive a stick shift?
Nope , can't drive at all.
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
Blue or Burgandy
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
My Mom
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you?
Yes
9. Favorite drink?
My Tea
10. What is your favorite sport to watch?
Figure Skating
11. Have you ever dyed your hair?
I had it frosted but it looks dyed. This was the first time I have ever done anything with my hair.I have never even stepped a foot in a salon. Stacy did it for me.
12. Pets?
One dog, T.J.
13. Favorite food?
Anything with Potaotes
14. Last movie you watched?
28 Weeks Later
15. Favorite Day of the year?
Any day with family and friends, but I would have to say Christ+mas
16. What do you do to vent anger?
Cry or yell
17. What was your favorite toy as a child?
Little babies that you would wined up and they would crawl across the floor .
18. What is your favorite, fall or spring?
Spring, because everything is starting to bloom.
19. Hugs or kisses?
Hugs,because I don't like other peoples slobbers.
20. What kind of pie?
Pumpkin
21. Do you want your friends to email you back?
Sure, why not? I love to get e-mails
22. Who is most likely to respond?
23. Who is least likely to respond?
24. Living arrangements?
Hubby, Son Shawn and Me
25. When was the last time you cried?
Monday, Big break down
26. What is on the floor of your closet?
Shoes and Blankets
27. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to?
Michelle
28. The friend you have known the shortest amount of time that you are sending this to? Roger
29. Favorite smell?
Love to smell food cooking
30. What inspires you?
Music
31. What are you afraid of?
To much to mention.
32. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers?
Cheese
33. Favorite car?
Impala
34. Favorite cat breed?
Any
35. Number of keys on your key ring?
About 10-12
36. How many years at your current job?
Been a Mom for 14 years
37. Favorite day of the week?
Tuesday
38. How many provinces have you lived in?
Only the one I am in now.
39. How many countries have you been to?
Only the U.S.
I am going to tag:
Michelle
Cliff
Kathy
Matt
Liquid
Roger
Mel
Mark
KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU
Copy this entire list of questions and change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then tag and pass it along to other blogging friends. Let’s see how well we can get to know one another!
1. What is your occupation?
I am a stay at home Mom that enjoys cleaning, cooking, crafts and hanging out with friends.
2. What color are your socks right now?
White with blue on the heel and toe.
3. What are you listening to right now?
The humming of my refrigerater. HE HE
4. What was the last thing that you ate?
Pizza
5. Can you drive a stick shift?
Nope , can't drive at all.
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
Blue or Burgandy
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
My Mom
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you?
Yes
9. Favorite drink?
My Tea
10. What is your favorite sport to watch?
Figure Skating
11. Have you ever dyed your hair?
I had it frosted but it looks dyed. This was the first time I have ever done anything with my hair.I have never even stepped a foot in a salon. Stacy did it for me.
12. Pets?
One dog, T.J.
13. Favorite food?
Anything with Potaotes
14. Last movie you watched?
28 Weeks Later
15. Favorite Day of the year?
Any day with family and friends, but I would have to say Christ+mas
16. What do you do to vent anger?
Cry or yell
17. What was your favorite toy as a child?
Little babies that you would wined up and they would crawl across the floor .
18. What is your favorite, fall or spring?
Spring, because everything is starting to bloom.
19. Hugs or kisses?
Hugs,because I don't like other peoples slobbers.
20. What kind of pie?
Pumpkin
21. Do you want your friends to email you back?
Sure, why not? I love to get e-mails
22. Who is most likely to respond?
23. Who is least likely to respond?
24. Living arrangements?
Hubby, Son Shawn and Me
25. When was the last time you cried?
Monday, Big break down
26. What is on the floor of your closet?
Shoes and Blankets
27. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to?
Michelle
28. The friend you have known the shortest amount of time that you are sending this to? Roger
29. Favorite smell?
Love to smell food cooking
30. What inspires you?
Music
31. What are you afraid of?
To much to mention.
32. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers?
Cheese
33. Favorite car?
Impala
34. Favorite cat breed?
Any
35. Number of keys on your key ring?
About 10-12
36. How many years at your current job?
Been a Mom for 14 years
37. Favorite day of the week?
Tuesday
38. How many provinces have you lived in?
Only the one I am in now.
39. How many countries have you been to?
Only the U.S.
I am going to tag:
Michelle
Cliff
Kathy
Matt
Liquid
Roger
Mel
Mark
Monday, February 18, 2008
Tag: Pass It to the front
Tag: Pass It to the Front
I was tagged by Choc Mint Girl.
Here are the rules:
* First copy and paste it.
* Do not remove any content.
* Just add One word related to your blogs.
* If you don't like the concept Pls! say no?
* Our main goal is we are going to circulate our number of friends.
* The more people join the "pass it to the front" the more links we generate.
* Lastly write only one word "short" for your blogs...
* Keep it simple and short, I know some of you have more than one blogs.
* The color is only black, gray, or white plssss avoid using any color okies.
Let me show you:1.-Filipina, 2.-Darling allen, 3.-Abroad, 4.-Halfway, 5.-life, 6.-culture, 7.-interracial, 8.-pinaystories , 9.-pinaysinglelooking, 10.-health, 11.-Miscellaneous, 12. Coaster,13.-your link here...
I'm going to pass it on to Michelle and Stacy :)
I was tagged by Choc Mint Girl.
Here are the rules:
* First copy and paste it.
* Do not remove any content.
* Just add One word related to your blogs.
* If you don't like the concept Pls! say no?
* Our main goal is we are going to circulate our number of friends.
* The more people join the "pass it to the front" the more links we generate.
* Lastly write only one word "short" for your blogs...
* Keep it simple and short, I know some of you have more than one blogs.
* The color is only black, gray, or white plssss avoid using any color okies.
Let me show you:1.-Filipina, 2.-Darling allen, 3.-Abroad, 4.-Halfway, 5.-life, 6.-culture, 7.-interracial, 8.-pinaystories , 9.-pinaysinglelooking, 10.-health, 11.-Miscellaneous, 12. Coaster,13.-your link here...
I'm going to pass it on to Michelle and Stacy :)