Showing posts with label Personal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Personal. Show all posts
Monday, February 9, 2009
I have the flu....
and so do Delta the 2 year old and Georgia the baby. I fell like dirt and it is really hard to keep up dailies when you just feel like going to bed. So I might not be on here that much til I get better. I have a surgery next Tuesday so keep me in your prayers.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
The tell of my fall.
So I was doing laundry and in order to do that I have to go down very steep stairs. Well I got the laundry in the washer and got it started. As I was going back up the stairs I fell all the way down to the bottom. I am praising the Lord that I did only minor damage. After going to the hospital and having tons of x-rays, only my left knee had to be put back in place. I am still in a lot of pain, have a ton of bruises, but thankful that nothing is broken. I was going to post right after I got the laundry in and finished reading Matthew. So next Friday I will post what I was going to post yesterday. A new series called Family Fridays. So hopefully it will give you all something to look forward to. Please keep me in your prayers because the pain is pretty bad but I am in good spirits.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Divine inspiration in an unusual place.
Disclaimer: Anything stated in this post is not ment to speak badly of any of my family, it is just the story of what happened and how God showed me that He was there with me all the time.
It was the summer of 2007 and I was visiting my boys in California. I was staying at my grandparents (vegetarians) house because my ex will not let me keep the boys if I stay with any of my friends. So, since I am not in a hurry to go back to court, I do as he wishes. Anyhow, I was there about a week and all was going fine until my Aunt Shelli with her son kyle(vegetarians this is important to the story later) and my mom with my sister Lynette come to stay also. Then a day or two later my brother Nathan, his wife Kristie, and their son Kristian came to stay also.
My sister Lynette is a very good girl. She lives in Mexico with my mom. She works as a waitress (child labor laws do not exist in Mexico), and she volunteers at the local veterinarians office. She loves animals and ever since she knew what I veterinarian was she stated that she was going to be one when she got older. So one afternoon, Lynette was eating a turkey sandwich, our Aunt Shelli said, "Lynette, you must not love animals as much as you say if you are willing to eat them." Lynette responded,"Lucy (the veterinarian she works for) loves animals and she eats meat." By this time Lynette was in tears and left the room. When Lynette came back to the room I gave her a little side hug, patted her opposite hip and whispered in her ear to not pay any attention to what was said. I need to take me own advice a lot of times. So Shelli saw what was going on between Lynette and I and I guess it made her mad because she then attacked me by say, "oh come on Juliette, you are always overreacting and being dramtic." So I responded by saying, "What Shelli there is nothing better in your life so you have to abuse a 12 year old little girl." Well that really provoked her because then she started to criticize my mothering skills. She started yelling, "you abounded your boys for that bastard of a husband, you suck as a mother, you don't give a s*** about anyone but yourself!" By then my mother, grandmother, and Aunt Shelli where in the hallway all surrounding me like it was time to gang up on me. So all this yelling and slandering of me and my hubby, enraged me so I fired back with, "oh yeah, you're 38 years old, your son is 1 and now you are the expert on mothering." Then my mother and grandmother came to Shelli defense and both chimed in at the same time with, "Shelli is an excellent mother." I felt overwhelmed and defeated so I went into my room and called Guy, crying telling him that I wanted to come home. So Guy being the loving, caring hubby that he is, gave me a few suggestions. First he was very logical, he told me that the only way I could come home was to take a bus because my plane ticket was not exchangeable for a different date. Second he told me to stay in my room the rest of the night. In that time Guy recommended that I read my Bible, pray and turn in early because tomorrow is a new day, no need to carry bad feeling into a new day.
So the next day my Aunt Shelli, my mom, Lynette, my sons Devin & Alex, me, Nathan, Kristie, and Kristian were all getting ready to go to Sea World. So most of that day my boys, Lynette, Nathan, Kristie, and Kristian hung out and did our thing while my mom, Shelli, and Kyle did their thing. My mom, Shelli, and Kyle where only there for like four hours and left because my mom's health issues, Shelli was still breastfeeding and needed to pump, and Kyle because he neede to take a nap. We stayed til the park closed and had a pretty great day. So, I was feeling a lot better.
The next day my brother and his family left to go back to Utah. I was sad to see them go because I was having such a good time with them. So the plan was to go to Sea World again because we all had unlimited passes. So I was packing lunch for me, the boys and Lynette. When we got to Sea World, the boys and Lynette wanted to go on this water roller coster called Journey to Atlantis. Shelli, my mom, and Kyle went somewhere else. The plan was to meet up at some pet show after the ride. By the time we waited in line, got on the ride, ran to the pet show, we where too late, the show had already started. So the kids and me went on and did our own thing. I guess in hind sight, we could have waited but I didn't really think of that after being so getty from the roller coster. So a few hours go by and I get a call on my cell phone to bring Lynette to the front because my mom, Shelli and Kyle are leaving. So we decided to have lunch at that time anyhow. When we got up front Shelli went berserk yelling at me again that I didn't meet up with them on purpose. Then I explained what had happened and she called me a, " deceitful b***h!" Saying that I could have gotten in even after the show started. But I explained to her that there where employees at each entrance blocking anyone from getting in because they didn't want the show disrupted. Then she said, "you could have gotten in if you really wanted to." By then Lynette and Devin were in tears because of the fighting and once again I felt beat down. So I call my grandma to come and get us. I was telling my grandma what happened and she didn't say much about the whole thing. She acted like she didn't hear anything and asked what the boys and me wanted for dinner. The boys said, "pizza!" So we were off to Costco to get two extra large pizzas and that's when the Lord sent me a message. We were waiting in a very long line because it was summer, California, and dinner time. Way up at the front of the line I saw a guy with his shirt off and he had a bold print, old English script tattoo of a verse. The verse that I must have said in my head about a thousands times so I would not forget. So when we got home I went straight to my Bible and looked it up and it said John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. I called Guy right away to tell him what had happened. I was really happy because I felt God was telling me that even if there was fighting and yelling that I am truly free because I am saved. I was no longer feeling beat down and depressed. Even though things got much worse with my Aunt Shelli, I still kept my head up because I have Christ on my side and she has always turned a deaf ear the the Truth.
It was the summer of 2007 and I was visiting my boys in California. I was staying at my grandparents (vegetarians) house because my ex will not let me keep the boys if I stay with any of my friends. So, since I am not in a hurry to go back to court, I do as he wishes. Anyhow, I was there about a week and all was going fine until my Aunt Shelli with her son kyle(vegetarians this is important to the story later) and my mom with my sister Lynette come to stay also. Then a day or two later my brother Nathan, his wife Kristie, and their son Kristian came to stay also.
My sister Lynette is a very good girl. She lives in Mexico with my mom. She works as a waitress (child labor laws do not exist in Mexico), and she volunteers at the local veterinarians office. She loves animals and ever since she knew what I veterinarian was she stated that she was going to be one when she got older. So one afternoon, Lynette was eating a turkey sandwich, our Aunt Shelli said, "Lynette, you must not love animals as much as you say if you are willing to eat them." Lynette responded,"Lucy (the veterinarian she works for) loves animals and she eats meat." By this time Lynette was in tears and left the room. When Lynette came back to the room I gave her a little side hug, patted her opposite hip and whispered in her ear to not pay any attention to what was said. I need to take me own advice a lot of times. So Shelli saw what was going on between Lynette and I and I guess it made her mad because she then attacked me by say, "oh come on Juliette, you are always overreacting and being dramtic." So I responded by saying, "What Shelli there is nothing better in your life so you have to abuse a 12 year old little girl." Well that really provoked her because then she started to criticize my mothering skills. She started yelling, "you abounded your boys for that bastard of a husband, you suck as a mother, you don't give a s*** about anyone but yourself!" By then my mother, grandmother, and Aunt Shelli where in the hallway all surrounding me like it was time to gang up on me. So all this yelling and slandering of me and my hubby, enraged me so I fired back with, "oh yeah, you're 38 years old, your son is 1 and now you are the expert on mothering." Then my mother and grandmother came to Shelli defense and both chimed in at the same time with, "Shelli is an excellent mother." I felt overwhelmed and defeated so I went into my room and called Guy, crying telling him that I wanted to come home. So Guy being the loving, caring hubby that he is, gave me a few suggestions. First he was very logical, he told me that the only way I could come home was to take a bus because my plane ticket was not exchangeable for a different date. Second he told me to stay in my room the rest of the night. In that time Guy recommended that I read my Bible, pray and turn in early because tomorrow is a new day, no need to carry bad feeling into a new day.
So the next day my Aunt Shelli, my mom, Lynette, my sons Devin & Alex, me, Nathan, Kristie, and Kristian were all getting ready to go to Sea World. So most of that day my boys, Lynette, Nathan, Kristie, and Kristian hung out and did our thing while my mom, Shelli, and Kyle did their thing. My mom, Shelli, and Kyle where only there for like four hours and left because my mom's health issues, Shelli was still breastfeeding and needed to pump, and Kyle because he neede to take a nap. We stayed til the park closed and had a pretty great day. So, I was feeling a lot better.
The next day my brother and his family left to go back to Utah. I was sad to see them go because I was having such a good time with them. So the plan was to go to Sea World again because we all had unlimited passes. So I was packing lunch for me, the boys and Lynette. When we got to Sea World, the boys and Lynette wanted to go on this water roller coster called Journey to Atlantis. Shelli, my mom, and Kyle went somewhere else. The plan was to meet up at some pet show after the ride. By the time we waited in line, got on the ride, ran to the pet show, we where too late, the show had already started. So the kids and me went on and did our own thing. I guess in hind sight, we could have waited but I didn't really think of that after being so getty from the roller coster. So a few hours go by and I get a call on my cell phone to bring Lynette to the front because my mom, Shelli and Kyle are leaving. So we decided to have lunch at that time anyhow. When we got up front Shelli went berserk yelling at me again that I didn't meet up with them on purpose. Then I explained what had happened and she called me a, " deceitful b***h!" Saying that I could have gotten in even after the show started. But I explained to her that there where employees at each entrance blocking anyone from getting in because they didn't want the show disrupted. Then she said, "you could have gotten in if you really wanted to." By then Lynette and Devin were in tears because of the fighting and once again I felt beat down. So I call my grandma to come and get us. I was telling my grandma what happened and she didn't say much about the whole thing. She acted like she didn't hear anything and asked what the boys and me wanted for dinner. The boys said, "pizza!" So we were off to Costco to get two extra large pizzas and that's when the Lord sent me a message. We were waiting in a very long line because it was summer, California, and dinner time. Way up at the front of the line I saw a guy with his shirt off and he had a bold print, old English script tattoo of a verse. The verse that I must have said in my head about a thousands times so I would not forget. So when we got home I went straight to my Bible and looked it up and it said John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. I called Guy right away to tell him what had happened. I was really happy because I felt God was telling me that even if there was fighting and yelling that I am truly free because I am saved. I was no longer feeling beat down and depressed. Even though things got much worse with my Aunt Shelli, I still kept my head up because I have Christ on my side and she has always turned a deaf ear the the Truth.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Does your upbringing dictate your parenting?
Here is a little background on me, so you all can get some better insight as to where I am coming from. I was raised by a single mother of 3 children, all with different fathers. I am the oldest of then 3 and now 4 children (my mom had a baby when I was 19 and already out of the house). As a child my mom had "issues" to say the least but I don't want anyone to think that this post is about slamming my mother because it is not. My mother is bipolar. She had to deal with us kids, her "issues", and her illness to contend with. My mother had the mouth of a sailor, called me names, and used violence as a tool for correction.
There was a long period of time that I blamed my mother for a lot of things that were wrong in my life. Now that I am older, a parent, and sober (yes, I said sober, I used to be an alcoholic and a pothead) , I understand my mother did the best she could under the circumstances. I love my mother very much and do not fault her for anything.
When I was growing up my mom had us kids go to church. Sometimes she went with us but most of the time she just dropped us off. So my faith is definitely rooted in my childhood and I will continue to expose my children to the Bible, Jesus, my faith, and church.
But there are things that happened in my childhood that I do not want to repeat as a parent. Like I want to have both parents in the daily routine because I never had my dad. In fact I have never met my real father. Sometimes when I am yelling at my children, I swear I can hear my mother's voice, that kind of creeps me out. When I am angry and most of the time having to clean up a mess made by my kids or dealing with two children that will not keep their hands to themselves, I will call them, "rude little brats" or something along those lines. I am really ashamed to admit that I have a potty mouth and use random expletives in anger. I have tried to curb the swearing by using "F-ing" but to be honest I would like to stop swearing altogether. So now that I have admitted that I am human and make huge mistakes when it comes to parenting, where do I go from there?
Besides the Bible, is there a good practical book on parenting that really works? Is there anyone out there that has experiences that they could share with me?
There are things that my mom did as I was growing up that I have not repeated. So what makes one thing better than another? Why do I have a potty mouth but I am not a pack rat (just as an example)?
I know for a fact that I will never be the perfect parent but I would like to give my children better than I had and sometimes I am not really sure how to go about that. Does anyone out there have any suggestions?
There was a long period of time that I blamed my mother for a lot of things that were wrong in my life. Now that I am older, a parent, and sober (yes, I said sober, I used to be an alcoholic and a pothead) , I understand my mother did the best she could under the circumstances. I love my mother very much and do not fault her for anything.
When I was growing up my mom had us kids go to church. Sometimes she went with us but most of the time she just dropped us off. So my faith is definitely rooted in my childhood and I will continue to expose my children to the Bible, Jesus, my faith, and church.
But there are things that happened in my childhood that I do not want to repeat as a parent. Like I want to have both parents in the daily routine because I never had my dad. In fact I have never met my real father. Sometimes when I am yelling at my children, I swear I can hear my mother's voice, that kind of creeps me out. When I am angry and most of the time having to clean up a mess made by my kids or dealing with two children that will not keep their hands to themselves, I will call them, "rude little brats" or something along those lines. I am really ashamed to admit that I have a potty mouth and use random expletives in anger. I have tried to curb the swearing by using "F-ing" but to be honest I would like to stop swearing altogether. So now that I have admitted that I am human and make huge mistakes when it comes to parenting, where do I go from there?
Besides the Bible, is there a good practical book on parenting that really works? Is there anyone out there that has experiences that they could share with me?
There are things that my mom did as I was growing up that I have not repeated. So what makes one thing better than another? Why do I have a potty mouth but I am not a pack rat (just as an example)?
I know for a fact that I will never be the perfect parent but I would like to give my children better than I had and sometimes I am not really sure how to go about that. Does anyone out there have any suggestions?
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Thankful Thursday
I got a call from my grandmother with some really good news.
You see I found out that my grandfather Wood has non Hodgkin Lymphoma. I was very sadden by the news because my papa is the healthiest man I know. He is a vegetarian, he plays tennis three to four times a week and he is in great shape. To be honest I really thought he would out live me.
So my papa had to have a lot of test done to see how much the cancer has spread through out his body.
Then before the test results came back my papa shattered his wrist after taking a fall while playing tennis. So he had to have surgery to have pins put in his wrist.
So my grandma call and leaves a message that the cancer is not down in the bone marrow but they can not start treatment for the cancer until the wrist starts to heal.
So I am very thankful that they caught my papa's cancer early because I want my papa to be around for a long time.
You see I found out that my grandfather Wood has non Hodgkin Lymphoma. I was very sadden by the news because my papa is the healthiest man I know. He is a vegetarian, he plays tennis three to four times a week and he is in great shape. To be honest I really thought he would out live me.
So my papa had to have a lot of test done to see how much the cancer has spread through out his body.
Then before the test results came back my papa shattered his wrist after taking a fall while playing tennis. So he had to have surgery to have pins put in his wrist.
So my grandma call and leaves a message that the cancer is not down in the bone marrow but they can not start treatment for the cancer until the wrist starts to heal.
So I am very thankful that they caught my papa's cancer early because I want my papa to be around for a long time.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
I truly believe that God rewards obedience.
Eph 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
I know there are women out there that have a problem with this verse but that is something that you will have to take up with God. Don't get me wrong, I had huge issues with this verse when I first got married but there were older women in our church that helped me see the light.
I think that the true test of this verse in my life was when my husband wanted to move to Northern New England from Southern California where I was born and raised. You see I have 2 boys from my first marriage and their father was not going to let me take them out of state. So here I was with my first daughter Scarlett only a few months old and my husband determined to leave California. So while the court case was under way (so I could get my boys in the summer) we left. That was the hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life. But the Lord has blessed us with 3 more girls since we moved here. I am so glad that they were all girls because I would never want my boys to feel like they are being replaced. The bottom line to this story is that God knows what you can handle and what is best for you and your family.
I know there are women out there that have a problem with this verse but that is something that you will have to take up with God. Don't get me wrong, I had huge issues with this verse when I first got married but there were older women in our church that helped me see the light.
I think that the true test of this verse in my life was when my husband wanted to move to Northern New England from Southern California where I was born and raised. You see I have 2 boys from my first marriage and their father was not going to let me take them out of state. So here I was with my first daughter Scarlett only a few months old and my husband determined to leave California. So while the court case was under way (so I could get my boys in the summer) we left. That was the hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life. But the Lord has blessed us with 3 more girls since we moved here. I am so glad that they were all girls because I would never want my boys to feel like they are being replaced. The bottom line to this story is that God knows what you can handle and what is best for you and your family.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Thank goodness I am saved by grace & not by works.
Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean things, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags...
I am no better or no worse than any body else. Even on my best day I am a sinner.
Pro 31:1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
Pro 31:2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
Pro 31:3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
Pro 31:4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
Pro 31:5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
Pro 31:6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
Pro 31:7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
Pro 31:8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
Pro 31:9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Pro 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Pro 31:11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
Pro 31:12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Pro 31:13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
Pro 31:14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Pro 31:15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
Pro 31:16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Pro 31:17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
Pro 31:18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
Pro 31:19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
Pro 31:20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Pro 31:21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
Pro 31:22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
Pro 31:23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
Pro 31:24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Pro 31:25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Pro 31:26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
Pro 31:27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Pro 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Pro 31:29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Pro 31:30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Pro 31:31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
I try to be a proverbs 31 woman everyday and everyday I fall short. There are days when I fight with my husband and I yell at my kids. There are other days when I am submissive and I know that something that my hubby wants to do is a bad idea and I'll let him do as he pleases after I have put in my two cents. Then when it goes bad I have to fight with myself not to say, "I told you so." So in the end I am a mere human.
I am no better or no worse than any body else. Even on my best day I am a sinner.
Pro 31:1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
Pro 31:2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
Pro 31:3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
Pro 31:4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
Pro 31:5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
Pro 31:6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
Pro 31:7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
Pro 31:8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
Pro 31:9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Pro 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Pro 31:11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
Pro 31:12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Pro 31:13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
Pro 31:14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Pro 31:15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
Pro 31:16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Pro 31:17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
Pro 31:18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
Pro 31:19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
Pro 31:20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Pro 31:21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
Pro 31:22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
Pro 31:23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
Pro 31:24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Pro 31:25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Pro 31:26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
Pro 31:27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Pro 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Pro 31:29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Pro 31:30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Pro 31:31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
I try to be a proverbs 31 woman everyday and everyday I fall short. There are days when I fight with my husband and I yell at my kids. There are other days when I am submissive and I know that something that my hubby wants to do is a bad idea and I'll let him do as he pleases after I have put in my two cents. Then when it goes bad I have to fight with myself not to say, "I told you so." So in the end I am a mere human.
My patriotic kids.
(From left to right)Savannah Rose age 3, Delta Rose age 2, and Scarlett Rose age 2, and not pictured is Georgia Rose because she is 4 1/2 months old and they didn't have a shirt like this in her size.
I got these shirts big so they would make good nightgowns. Like I have said in a previous post, I love pajamas for me and my kids.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
One of my favorite passages.
Ruth 1:16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:
Ruth 1:17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.
This passage was read aloud at our wedding. This passage is so inspirational because of Ruth's determination to stick by her mother-in-laws side and take care of her. I feel the same way about my father-in-law, Rex. If my husband were to pass away I would totally take care of him. He has taken me in as family even though I am only his daughter-in-law. Don't get me wrong we have butted heads in the past and I am sure that we will most likely butt heads in the future. The point is that I am committed to making sure he is taken care of.
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Ruth 1:17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.
This passage was read aloud at our wedding. This passage is so inspirational because of Ruth's determination to stick by her mother-in-laws side and take care of her. I feel the same way about my father-in-law, Rex. If my husband were to pass away I would totally take care of him. He has taken me in as family even though I am only his daughter-in-law. Don't get me wrong we have butted heads in the past and I am sure that we will most likely butt heads in the future. The point is that I am committed to making sure he is taken care of.
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I live for fun, comfy pajamas.
You Are Flannel Pajamas |
 You seek comfort above everything else. You rather feel good than look good. You are a very relaxed person, especially when you're surrounded by your favorite things and people. You are a homebody. Home is the place where you can truly be yourself. You are likely to wear pajamas a lot. In fact, you often change into your pj's the minute you get home! |
Some days I will shower just to get into fresh, clean pajamas. There is nothing better than cartoon character flannel pajamas on a cold winter day.
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
This quiz brings back childhood memories.
The Castle Personality Test |
 You are a bit tentative when it comes to new experiences. You have to push yourself to try new things, but once you do, you love the adventure. You like to think that people see you as dramatic and fascinating. You do your best to seem mysterious. You are a very romantic person. You can't help but see the world as it should be. Right now, you feel like the whole world is open to you. You see lots of possibilities. Overall, your life is calm and steady. Not much stirs you, and each day is full of joy. You are extremely optimistic about the future. You feel like things are always getting better. |
The Castle Personality Test
This quiz totally reminds me of the little Kootie Catchers that I used to play with as a kid. Us girls would play with those things forever and we really believed them. There is also another game that comes to mind and it was called "M.A.S.H." it stood for mansion, apartment, shack, & house. In the M.A.S.H. game it told you how many kids you would have, where you would live and who you would marry. Girls can be so silly.
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This quiz totally reminds me of the little Kootie Catchers that I used to play with as a kid. Us girls would play with those things forever and we really believed them. There is also another game that comes to mind and it was called "M.A.S.H." it stood for mansion, apartment, shack, & house. In the M.A.S.H. game it told you how many kids you would have, where you would live and who you would marry. Girls can be so silly.
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Saturday, November 29, 2008
What I am thankful for part 2.
After having Thanksgiving dinner the other day I started to think of all the things that I am thankful for that I did not have on the first list. Since it is now that season of giving, I want to take another moment to be thankful. B.T.W. I personally think that it is easier to be thankful for what you have when you are poor than when you are rich, in M.H.O.
51. The smell of fresh brewing coffee.
52. A baby's laughter.
53. The smell of the beach.
54. Mexican food in Mexico or California.
55. Shaw's seafood salad, yum.
56. The smell of a fireplace burning.
57. All appetizers for dinner.
58. Food Network.
59. My tweezers, I'm Italian enough said.
60. My 10x mirror w/o it the tweezers would be useless.
61. 80's music, rock on party people.
62. Professional spa pedicures, they feel so good & toes look great.
63. Greek food.
64. Extra large hoop earrings, I look good in them.
65. My Monkey Business Black Eyed Peas cd, makes doing dishes fun.
66. My glasses, for w/o them I would not be able to read.
67. Cheesecake, my favorite.
68. Fresh baked bread.
69. Taking a hot bath by candle light.
70. My memories.
71. Bad days because they make me grateful for the good days.
72. The 4th of July, my favorite holiday.
73. The smell of pine in the house at Christmas time.
74. Fry night, always different & always good.
75. Playing w/ my kids at the park.
76. Dark chocolate.
77. Laughter, w/o it life would be boring.
78. Singing songs w/ my kids.
79. My hubby's cheese pizza, the best!
80. Saying prayers with my kids, love it.
81. Vh1 classic the stuff that old people live for.
82. Cold showers in the summer when it is too hot to think.
83. When my hubby touches my butt or the small of my back to let me know he loves me w/o saying a word.
84. National Geographic channel.
85. Taking to my boys on the phone.
86. The internet.
87. Baking home made cinnamon rolls.
88. Sleeping in on a stormy day.
89. The bulb flowers that pop up every spring.
90. Pajamas w/ cartoon characters on them.
91. Sing Star video game, fun for the whole family.
92. Mr. Yama's in California, the best sushi I have ever had.
93. Aussie hairspray for w/o it I would never have a good hair day.
94. Being pregnant because I am gonna be blessed with another child.
95. Not being pregnant because I feel so much better.
96. The Boondocks, my favorite cartoon.
97. Mail order catalogs, love dreaming of everything I would buy if I had the money.
98. Amazon.com because they have the best price on almost everything.
99. Avocados, love them, miss living in California where they are the best.
100. Foot massages from my hubby they are the best!
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51. The smell of fresh brewing coffee.
52. A baby's laughter.
53. The smell of the beach.
54. Mexican food in Mexico or California.
55. Shaw's seafood salad, yum.
56. The smell of a fireplace burning.
57. All appetizers for dinner.
58. Food Network.
59. My tweezers, I'm Italian enough said.
60. My 10x mirror w/o it the tweezers would be useless.
61. 80's music, rock on party people.
62. Professional spa pedicures, they feel so good & toes look great.
63. Greek food.
64. Extra large hoop earrings, I look good in them.
65. My Monkey Business Black Eyed Peas cd, makes doing dishes fun.
66. My glasses, for w/o them I would not be able to read.
67. Cheesecake, my favorite.
68. Fresh baked bread.
69. Taking a hot bath by candle light.
70. My memories.
71. Bad days because they make me grateful for the good days.
72. The 4th of July, my favorite holiday.
73. The smell of pine in the house at Christmas time.
74. Fry night, always different & always good.
75. Playing w/ my kids at the park.
76. Dark chocolate.
77. Laughter, w/o it life would be boring.
78. Singing songs w/ my kids.
79. My hubby's cheese pizza, the best!
80. Saying prayers with my kids, love it.
81. Vh1 classic the stuff that old people live for.
82. Cold showers in the summer when it is too hot to think.
83. When my hubby touches my butt or the small of my back to let me know he loves me w/o saying a word.
84. National Geographic channel.
85. Taking to my boys on the phone.
86. The internet.
87. Baking home made cinnamon rolls.
88. Sleeping in on a stormy day.
89. The bulb flowers that pop up every spring.
90. Pajamas w/ cartoon characters on them.
91. Sing Star video game, fun for the whole family.
92. Mr. Yama's in California, the best sushi I have ever had.
93. Aussie hairspray for w/o it I would never have a good hair day.
94. Being pregnant because I am gonna be blessed with another child.
95. Not being pregnant because I feel so much better.
96. The Boondocks, my favorite cartoon.
97. Mail order catalogs, love dreaming of everything I would buy if I had the money.
98. Amazon.com because they have the best price on almost everything.
99. Avocados, love them, miss living in California where they are the best.
100. Foot massages from my hubby they are the best!
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The Polar Express
I love movies that help generate a child's imagination. I really enjoy watching my children so engrossed. My favorite part of the movie is the hot chocolate dance. What I don't enjoy is my hubby giving the children too much hot chocolate and one of them barfing. Only because I miss out on some of the movie. Never mind the fact that this is the second year in a row that I missed out on some of the movie because a child barfs. Last year it was Scarlett and this year is was Savannah. Maybe next year my hubby will learn from history and make popcorn instead of giving the children hot chocolate.
I know that Santa is not the Christian thing to introduce my children to but I don't think there is anything wrong with make believe. Plus I tell my children that their gifts come from Jesus. If I am wrong in my thinking then I am the one that answers at the great white throne.
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I know that Santa is not the Christian thing to introduce my children to but I don't think there is anything wrong with make believe. Plus I tell my children that their gifts come from Jesus. If I am wrong in my thinking then I am the one that answers at the great white throne.
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I love coffee & quizzes, can't beat a coffee quiz.
You Are a Caramel Latte |
 You often are feeling indulgent - and you go ahead and indulge yourself. You are very creative. And you know you need to stimulate your senses to get your creative juices flowing. You are a truly optimistic person. You see the best in yourself and in everyone else. Your life can be a bit messy at times, but the most beautiful things come out of your chaos. |
Thursday, November 27, 2008
What I am thankful for.
1. Jesus died for my sins.
2. My Bible (a.k.a. God's way of taking to me).
3. Prayer (a.k.a. my way of taking to God).
4. My husband because he is truly my best friend.
5. The roof over my head because it would suck to be homeless & cold.
6. The clothing I own keeps me warm when it is cold.
7. That there is enough food to feed my family.
8. Dixie Rose, although she is only mine by marriage, I have learned a lot from her.
9. Devin Anthony, he is my 1st born & looks just like mama.
10. Alexander Grant, he is so out going and level headed.
11. Scarlett Rose, she is the girl that my mom wished for (teehee), my mirror image.
12. Savannah Rose, she is teaching me that I get farther w/ hugs than timeout.
13. Delta Rose, she is her daddy's mirror and mommy's "Peanut".
14. Georgia Rose, she is the happiest baby ever and she loves her daddy.
15. My mother, Debbie because she put up w/ me as a kid & teen.
16. My father-in-law, Rex because he helps us out so much.
17. High heels.
18. O.P.I. nail polish, it's the best!
20. Bare Minerals make-up, it's the best!
21. Thomas coffee, I am in love with it, it is the best coffee ever!
22. When my hubby paints my nails, totally love'n that!
23. Cookbooks, love to read them and get ideas.
24. Rick Steve's travel, my favorite show!
25. Watching travel shows w/ my hubby spending time together dreaming, sweet.
26. Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives, one of my favorite food shows.
27. My hubby learning to play the guitar at 43, it is very inspiring.
28. My Grandma Wood, she is the strongest woman I know.
29. My Grandpa Wood, he is the kindest man I have ever known.
30. Having medical care.
31. Bath time w/ the girls because I get to spend special time w/ each one of them.
32. The small things that my hubby surprises me with out of the blue.
33. The 1st of the month when we have all the good meals and snacks.
34. Days when I drive Scarlett to preschool and we talk or sing, fun times.
35. My camera because I love to take pictures!
36. My hubby's fish tacos, yummy!
37. Diet Snapple iced tea in peach, raspberry, or lemon, the best!
38. The Bath general store, they have the best fudge, dill pickles, smoked meats & cheeses.
39. Fashion Bug because they have the best plus size pajamas, way comfy.
40. Peppermint candies, helps a sour tummy.
41. Tums ultra peppermint, heartburn gone.
42. Online shopping because if it doesn't come from Wal-Mart you better drive or buy online.
43. Music of all types for all of my moods.
44. Fall foliage because the colors are so beautiful.
45. Rainy days because they are romantic.
46. Snowy days because it's a great day for hot cocoa or tea.
47. Hostess crumb donettes, great with or without coffee.
48. Time with my kids.
49. Time without my kids.
50. Scarpbooking.
Happy Thanksgiving Y'all!
2. My Bible (a.k.a. God's way of taking to me).
3. Prayer (a.k.a. my way of taking to God).
4. My husband because he is truly my best friend.
5. The roof over my head because it would suck to be homeless & cold.
6. The clothing I own keeps me warm when it is cold.
7. That there is enough food to feed my family.
8. Dixie Rose, although she is only mine by marriage, I have learned a lot from her.
9. Devin Anthony, he is my 1st born & looks just like mama.
10. Alexander Grant, he is so out going and level headed.
11. Scarlett Rose, she is the girl that my mom wished for (teehee), my mirror image.
12. Savannah Rose, she is teaching me that I get farther w/ hugs than timeout.
13. Delta Rose, she is her daddy's mirror and mommy's "Peanut".
14. Georgia Rose, she is the happiest baby ever and she loves her daddy.
15. My mother, Debbie because she put up w/ me as a kid & teen.
16. My father-in-law, Rex because he helps us out so much.
17. High heels.
18. O.P.I. nail polish, it's the best!
20. Bare Minerals make-up, it's the best!
21. Thomas coffee, I am in love with it, it is the best coffee ever!
22. When my hubby paints my nails, totally love'n that!
23. Cookbooks, love to read them and get ideas.
24. Rick Steve's travel, my favorite show!
25. Watching travel shows w/ my hubby spending time together dreaming, sweet.
26. Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives, one of my favorite food shows.
27. My hubby learning to play the guitar at 43, it is very inspiring.
28. My Grandma Wood, she is the strongest woman I know.
29. My Grandpa Wood, he is the kindest man I have ever known.
30. Having medical care.
31. Bath time w/ the girls because I get to spend special time w/ each one of them.
32. The small things that my hubby surprises me with out of the blue.
33. The 1st of the month when we have all the good meals and snacks.
34. Days when I drive Scarlett to preschool and we talk or sing, fun times.
35. My camera because I love to take pictures!
36. My hubby's fish tacos, yummy!
37. Diet Snapple iced tea in peach, raspberry, or lemon, the best!
38. The Bath general store, they have the best fudge, dill pickles, smoked meats & cheeses.
39. Fashion Bug because they have the best plus size pajamas, way comfy.
40. Peppermint candies, helps a sour tummy.
41. Tums ultra peppermint, heartburn gone.
42. Online shopping because if it doesn't come from Wal-Mart you better drive or buy online.
43. Music of all types for all of my moods.
44. Fall foliage because the colors are so beautiful.
45. Rainy days because they are romantic.
46. Snowy days because it's a great day for hot cocoa or tea.
47. Hostess crumb donettes, great with or without coffee.
48. Time with my kids.
49. Time without my kids.
50. Scarpbooking.
Happy Thanksgiving Y'all!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
I'm Back!
It has been a while, but seeing as my husband made his way back to blogspot, I decided to bring my old blog out of the grave, and get back to blogging...
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Monday, March 12, 2007
Very Thankful!!!!
I know I had mentioned in my first post about our truck smacking into a tree. Well when I hit the ice patch I thought I could turn the steering wheel sharp or try to hit the brakes. Well at the very moment that I hit the ice a car was passing me. So turning the steering wheel was out. So I tried to hit the brakes as hard as I could but I still slid right into that strong maple tree. Here is why I am thankful...
- God worked it all out for His good .
- My truck did not go over an embankment and explode
- The car that was passing me rescued me, her name is Sheila
- My pastor and Sheila's husband pulled my truck out
- I got to witness to Sheila
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Learn from the old & welcome the new.
At the start of this year a bunch of bad things happened in a very short time period. My oldest daughter (13) were fighting and she put her hand through a glass door. My hubby and I were fighting and I took our truck for a drive. I was on my way to our church but on a road I did not know, I hit an ice patch and then I smacked right into a Vermont maple tree. I was pregnant and told I was going to have a miscarriage. Then my grandma told me that she was not going to bring my 2 boys (from my 1st marriage) out to Vermont this summerfrom California. After all that I went into the hospital because I wanted to take my own life (sad but I was blaming God for all of it). But now here's the bright side of it all. I have learned I have a husband that can not live without me, I have a church family that loves me so much, and it's not God's fault.
I came home from the hospital on my 31st birthday and things just keep getting better and better.
I am now a student after being out of school for 15 years now. I am studing to be a writer of childrens books. Before I had the miscarriage I had wanted to be a labor and delivery nurse. Once I lost the baby, I realized that I could not deal with other women losing their babies so I told my hubby I wanted to write childrens books. So I am doing a work at home course. Plus he and I are going to a marriage conference that the church is paying for. Plus we will get a date night while we are away, which we have not had since I was pregnant with our 3 year. My hubby also signed me up for a Beth Moore online course. There are so many great things happening in my life and I am so happy about all of them.
I came home from the hospital on my 31st birthday and things just keep getting better and better.
I am now a student after being out of school for 15 years now. I am studing to be a writer of childrens books. Before I had the miscarriage I had wanted to be a labor and delivery nurse. Once I lost the baby, I realized that I could not deal with other women losing their babies so I told my hubby I wanted to write childrens books. So I am doing a work at home course. Plus he and I are going to a marriage conference that the church is paying for. Plus we will get a date night while we are away, which we have not had since I was pregnant with our 3 year. My hubby also signed me up for a Beth Moore online course. There are so many great things happening in my life and I am so happy about all of them.
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