As the news poors out of Blacksburg, the tragedy is hitting even closer to home. Teens in our youth group, friends of my daughters, are reeling from finding out that friends they played on high school teams with are gone. Our Youth intern from last year attends Tech. The RA killed was an RA that she worked with for 3 years. One of the students is her fiancee's best friend, he was shot 4 times. The last I heard, he is in critical but stable condition.
It is just so sad that our teens are having to deal with this. It seems so unfair that the reality of man's sin is thrust upon them and crammed down their throats.
They are choking on vomit that this world is regurgitating. I just wonder, when will enough be enough?
The only thing I know what to do is, just tell them that this isn't God's will. Man has a choice and man's choices have consequences. Often those choices fall out on others.
But God is a great God! He is saddened by this tragedy too. God wants you to know that He is here for you. Just as you are, He accepts you. You don't have to have the perfect words to say to Him. So maybe you don't need to speak. Just cry, be angry, be sad.
He listens to our hearts.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
It's a sad day
I am sure by now that you have heard about the tragedy that happened at Virginia Tech.
My brother, sister-in-law and their sweet children all live there. We have several children of Fairfax members who attend VA Tech. All are physically fine.
I would like to impart some things I learned over the 9/11 tragedy and the death of my father-in-law. Please pray for the families affected by this horrible event.
I know that this seems overwhelming and senseless.
Remember that what you are feeling is normal. There is no hand book on how to handle something like this.
Take some time to do something "normal". If need be go to McDonald's and order a big mac.
Turn off the t.v. for a while.
Do not watch the t.v. with the kids in the room.
Remember to be talk to your kids on their level about what happened. Remind them that they are safe, that God loves them and you. Pray with them for the families and individuals involved. IF they ask--remind them that God gives us free will to make choices and sometimes people are so sad and upset that they make bad choices.
A situation like this can be horribly overwhelming and that is a normal feeling. Don't try to make sense of this right now.
Ask God for peace and wisdom to deal with this.
This is just another sad reminder that this world is not our home. Unfortunately Satan's reign is strong here on earth.
I love you all.
My brother, sister-in-law and their sweet children all live there. We have several children of Fairfax members who attend VA Tech. All are physically fine.
I would like to impart some things I learned over the 9/11 tragedy and the death of my father-in-law. Please pray for the families affected by this horrible event.
I know that this seems overwhelming and senseless.
Remember that what you are feeling is normal. There is no hand book on how to handle something like this.
Take some time to do something "normal". If need be go to McDonald's and order a big mac.
Turn off the t.v. for a while.
Do not watch the t.v. with the kids in the room.
Remember to be talk to your kids on their level about what happened. Remind them that they are safe, that God loves them and you. Pray with them for the families and individuals involved. IF they ask--remind them that God gives us free will to make choices and sometimes people are so sad and upset that they make bad choices.
A situation like this can be horribly overwhelming and that is a normal feeling. Don't try to make sense of this right now.
Ask God for peace and wisdom to deal with this.
This is just another sad reminder that this world is not our home. Unfortunately Satan's reign is strong here on earth.
I love you all.
Friday, April 13, 2007
And the Oscar goes to?
Jay and I are poor...so we are watching all the Oscar nominated movies now that they are on DVD/payperview. I think I would like to ask "The Academy"...what in the world constitutes Oscar worthy movies?
So far we have seen The Departed, Little Miss Sunshine and Babel.....
My opinion is.....
1. The Departed--it was ok. Out of the 3 we have seen, I guess I like this one the best. It had a good story line, good character development, but the ending was depressing!
2. Little Miss Sunshine--it was alright. I was very disturbed by the language of the teenage son. I just kept thinking...."his mom and dad let him talk that way for the movie and hear the things said to him by the grandfather...." It was disturbing to me.
3. Babel--um what?!!! I thought it was slow, long, boring, and anti-climatic. If you have seen the move from a few years ago called "Traffic" with Michael Douglas then this seems very similar to me.
Now the Pursuit of Happyness--there was a GREAT movie!!!But alas, not nominated. Excellent story--uplifting. LIfe can be depressing enough, why do I want to go pay people to watch their 2 hours of unhappiness?
I don't know that I will see the Iwo Jima movie or the Queen. Not unless someone can give me several good reasons to go.
I have seen Premonition in the theatres--I kind of liked it. I took the kids to several movies over Spring Break. Wild Hogs was cute. Blades of Glory--didn't actually see but it was dumb. I still would like to see Breach.
There are a few movies coming out that I would like to see.
What did you think of these movies?
So far we have seen The Departed, Little Miss Sunshine and Babel.....
My opinion is.....
1. The Departed--it was ok. Out of the 3 we have seen, I guess I like this one the best. It had a good story line, good character development, but the ending was depressing!
2. Little Miss Sunshine--it was alright. I was very disturbed by the language of the teenage son. I just kept thinking...."his mom and dad let him talk that way for the movie and hear the things said to him by the grandfather...." It was disturbing to me.
3. Babel--um what?!!! I thought it was slow, long, boring, and anti-climatic. If you have seen the move from a few years ago called "Traffic" with Michael Douglas then this seems very similar to me.
Now the Pursuit of Happyness--there was a GREAT movie!!!But alas, not nominated. Excellent story--uplifting. LIfe can be depressing enough, why do I want to go pay people to watch their 2 hours of unhappiness?
I don't know that I will see the Iwo Jima movie or the Queen. Not unless someone can give me several good reasons to go.
I have seen Premonition in the theatres--I kind of liked it. I took the kids to several movies over Spring Break. Wild Hogs was cute. Blades of Glory--didn't actually see but it was dumb. I still would like to see Breach.
There are a few movies coming out that I would like to see.
What did you think of these movies?
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Answers
Here are the answers to my quiz
1. I went to ACU
2. My official job title is Assistant TO Children's ministry--I am not a minister by title
3. I share a birthday with Gillian!
4. I sang for a benefit put on by Nancy Reagan my junior or senior year in high school at the Mayflower hotel downtown.
5. My favorite fast food is Sonic because I don't get it very often!
6. I have never been to Miami
7. I have never been a substitue teacher
8. i have recently found a fondness of green beans. I tolerate broccoli in salads mixed in with lots of other stuff....
9. I was in a major car accident at the age of 19
10.Jay and I have never had a honeymoon--sad isn't it?
Thanks for playing!
1. I went to ACU
2. My official job title is Assistant TO Children's ministry--I am not a minister by title
3. I share a birthday with Gillian!
4. I sang for a benefit put on by Nancy Reagan my junior or senior year in high school at the Mayflower hotel downtown.
5. My favorite fast food is Sonic because I don't get it very often!
6. I have never been to Miami
7. I have never been a substitue teacher
8. i have recently found a fondness of green beans. I tolerate broccoli in salads mixed in with lots of other stuff....
9. I was in a major car accident at the age of 19
10.Jay and I have never had a honeymoon--sad isn't it?
Thanks for playing!
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Vengence is mine sayeth......
If you have read my blog much, you know that I have a certain preference, an affinity if you will for a certain southern fast food franchise.
Now, I have been thrilled to learn that the afore mentioned southern fast food franchise has established itself about 45 miles from my house! We have been once. We have plans to go next weekend.
I recently chaperoned an annual youth group trip. We just so happened to stop in the town of Blacksburg for dinner on the way back. I think that may have had so mething to do with the fact that I was the "lead" chaperone on bus #1....but who can really be sure....anyhoo....WE stopped in Blacksburg. Renowned locale for the wonderful establsihement of higher learning....VA Tech. It also just happens that this is the homestead of my dear brother and his beautiful wife and 3 children (who are adorable...just fyi). So I called them and asked if they would like to join us for dinner while we stop. I mean, we don't get to see them very much and I just consider each and every moment that we can spend with them precious and well almost sacred! I also asked that they do me a very teeny, tiny, really very insignificant favor for me. I asked them to bring me a Route 44 cherry limeade. Being the most wonderful people that they are, they did. I mean I NEEDED this limeade. I had been on a bus for almost 16 hours with 35 jr. highers...enough said! Can I get an AMEN?! Well, when they walked into the restaurant with my large and MUCH NEEDED drink, well people got upset!! It was almost riotous (is that word? it is now)!
Our youth minister and his wife (who is with child) got upset. My daughter and her friends got upset. I mean people were up in arms!!! Please people...ya gotta have connections! Sing with me now....."You gotta have friends....."
Well it just so happens that this past week our youth minister and his wife traveled to TN to see some family in failing health. What good people they are! OR are they? This is what I have received from them while on their mission of compassion.
yummy--was caption of the picture, as it was sent to me with evil intentions....
tastee-- was this caption!
I think someone needs to be coming forward next Sunday while we sing, "What a friend we have in Chris and Mindy"
Now, I have been thrilled to learn that the afore mentioned southern fast food franchise has established itself about 45 miles from my house! We have been once. We have plans to go next weekend.
I recently chaperoned an annual youth group trip. We just so happened to stop in the town of Blacksburg for dinner on the way back. I think that may have had so mething to do with the fact that I was the "lead" chaperone on bus #1....but who can really be sure....anyhoo....WE stopped in Blacksburg. Renowned locale for the wonderful establsihement of higher learning....VA Tech. It also just happens that this is the homestead of my dear brother and his beautiful wife and 3 children (who are adorable...just fyi). So I called them and asked if they would like to join us for dinner while we stop. I mean, we don't get to see them very much and I just consider each and every moment that we can spend with them precious and well almost sacred! I also asked that they do me a very teeny, tiny, really very insignificant favor for me. I asked them to bring me a Route 44 cherry limeade. Being the most wonderful people that they are, they did. I mean I NEEDED this limeade. I had been on a bus for almost 16 hours with 35 jr. highers...enough said! Can I get an AMEN?! Well, when they walked into the restaurant with my large and MUCH NEEDED drink, well people got upset!! It was almost riotous (is that word? it is now)!
Our youth minister and his wife (who is with child) got upset. My daughter and her friends got upset. I mean people were up in arms!!! Please people...ya gotta have connections! Sing with me now....."You gotta have friends....."
Well it just so happens that this past week our youth minister and his wife traveled to TN to see some family in failing health. What good people they are! OR are they? This is what I have received from them while on their mission of compassion.
yummy--was caption of the picture, as it was sent to me with evil intentions....
tastee-- was this caption!
I think someone needs to be coming forward next Sunday while we sing, "What a friend we have in Chris and Mindy"
Friday, March 09, 2007
WHY? Why? why?
1. Why is Heroes not back on until April 23rd?
2. Why is when you are in a hurry at the grocery store, there are only 2 lines open with 6 people in each AND their lights are blinking due to a price check need?
3. Why are people upset with LOST? I have heard more people say they are going to stop watching it if something doesn't happen soon....um, they are setting the stage! Patience people! Patience! (note: please do not tell me that is the answer to #2)
4. Why is it when your kids grow up, you kind of forget what it was like to have little kids?
5. Why did Congress pass a law to move up daylight savings time? How is that going to save money?
6. Why do restaurants put their flyer in your door to advertise their delivery service and then they don't deliver to your house? And you are craving their panini sandwich but NO they don't deliver to you! THEN DON'T GIVE ME YOUR ADVERTISMENT!!!!
last but not least...
7.Why? WHY? is there no Sonic closer than 45 miles from my house?!!!! Today was a for sure cherry limeade day!
Anyone who has answers to the above questions, that I like, gets the prize!
2. Why is when you are in a hurry at the grocery store, there are only 2 lines open with 6 people in each AND their lights are blinking due to a price check need?
3. Why are people upset with LOST? I have heard more people say they are going to stop watching it if something doesn't happen soon....um, they are setting the stage! Patience people! Patience! (note: please do not tell me that is the answer to #2)
4. Why is it when your kids grow up, you kind of forget what it was like to have little kids?
5. Why did Congress pass a law to move up daylight savings time? How is that going to save money?
6. Why do restaurants put their flyer in your door to advertise their delivery service and then they don't deliver to your house? And you are craving their panini sandwich but NO they don't deliver to you! THEN DON'T GIVE ME YOUR ADVERTISMENT!!!!
last but not least...
7.Why? WHY? is there no Sonic closer than 45 miles from my house?!!!! Today was a for sure cherry limeade day!
Anyone who has answers to the above questions, that I like, gets the prize!
Monday, March 05, 2007
for your viewing pleasure
This weekend, I saw
Facing the Giants--http://www.facingthegiants.com/
*an independent movie made by 2 Baptist ministers. It is loosely based on a true story. It is a MUST see for the whole family! The acting is a little cheesy but it is an EXCELLENT movie! Now on DVD...go to your local video rental place and see it today! Or better yet but it at your local Walmart or Target!
Amazing Grace--http://www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0003096.cfm
* The inspiring story of one man, William Wilburforce, and his fight against the slave trade in England in the 1800's. He was inspired by his friend and mentor John Newton who used to be a slave trader and repented and wrote the song, that we sing today, Amazing Grace.
Both must sees!
You want to feel good? Watch these!
Facing the Giants--http://www.facingthegiants.com/
*an independent movie made by 2 Baptist ministers. It is loosely based on a true story. It is a MUST see for the whole family! The acting is a little cheesy but it is an EXCELLENT movie! Now on DVD...go to your local video rental place and see it today! Or better yet but it at your local Walmart or Target!
Amazing Grace--http://www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0003096.cfm
* The inspiring story of one man, William Wilburforce, and his fight against the slave trade in England in the 1800's. He was inspired by his friend and mentor John Newton who used to be a slave trader and repented and wrote the song, that we sing today, Amazing Grace.
Both must sees!
You want to feel good? Watch these!
Thursday, March 01, 2007
i am not silent--yeah right Ellyn
for some unknown reason...i can not leave comments on other people's blogs.....i switched over to the new blogger and well....not i can not comment....so here's some making up some time!
Ramona--YEAH for a boy!
Tanya--love Abby's haircut! Tell her Ellyn got her's cut short too! and enjoy it while you can that they think the "s" word is stupid! Reality hits all too quickly!
Malia--you post too quickly to comment! You make my head spin but I enjoy reading it!
Kelli--thanks for the email and Rachel is just growing so quickly! She is SOOOOO cute!
Erin--may you see the beauty in life through the recent tragedies that you have been through. God is using you in great ways. You have always been a person that I can see Him shining through you! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful thing.
Em--I printed off the pictures you took of Sweetpea and Boo-boo and hung them in my office! You have a gift! AND the ONLY way to eat pancakes in my humble opinion is with peanut butter and syrup!
That is about all I have sort of kept up with!
Ramona--YEAH for a boy!
Tanya--love Abby's haircut! Tell her Ellyn got her's cut short too! and enjoy it while you can that they think the "s" word is stupid! Reality hits all too quickly!
Malia--you post too quickly to comment! You make my head spin but I enjoy reading it!
Kelli--thanks for the email and Rachel is just growing so quickly! She is SOOOOO cute!
Erin--may you see the beauty in life through the recent tragedies that you have been through. God is using you in great ways. You have always been a person that I can see Him shining through you! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful thing.
Em--I printed off the pictures you took of Sweetpea and Boo-boo and hung them in my office! You have a gift! AND the ONLY way to eat pancakes in my humble opinion is with peanut butter and syrup!
That is about all I have sort of kept up with!
and now a word from our sponsor....
Here is a video that one of our chaperones put together of Winterfest. Chelsea is not in it much but Alex is about 3 times and yes it is him with the long hair, you can recognize him by his all time favorite orange coat.....I am several times....me and my orange sweater! I am wearing glasses because I caught a cold in my eye and it was all goopy! The good one of Chelsea is she is taking a picture of the videographer and she is wearing a green coat and a purple hat with purple gloves.
and now for your viewing pleasure.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBoCZjn_srQ
p.s. please forgive the AC/DC music! (it is kinda cool!)
and now for your viewing pleasure.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBoCZjn_srQ
p.s. please forgive the AC/DC music! (it is kinda cool!)
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
please disregard
It has come to my attention today that there are some horrible lies being circulated amongst our "brotherhood" as to things happening at the Fairfax Church of Christ.
If you hear anything...please ask me because everything I have heard is 100% false. Unfortunately there is a person/people who attend Fairfax who are spreading lies and being decietful. I don't know who they are and I don't want to know who they are.
It makes me sad that someone/ones feel the need to be so mean and sinful.
I know I have not posted in a long time. Things here have gotten real crazy. Right now I am not in the mood to post....well I want to post about things regarding the lies I have heard but that would not do any good and bring any glory to God, so I won't.
So until my anger about the situation passes, I need to keep quiet.
Few things--
Thanks Jonathan and Tanya and kids for seeing us in the bitter cold as we came back from Winterfest! I so much enjoyed my cherry limeade!!!
Winterfest was great! Love the trip!
Chelsea is a legal licensed driver now! Yikes!
Due to extreme water damage--we have to gut the kids' bathroom down to the studs and redo the bathroom! UGH!!!
More later!
If you hear anything...please ask me because everything I have heard is 100% false. Unfortunately there is a person/people who attend Fairfax who are spreading lies and being decietful. I don't know who they are and I don't want to know who they are.
It makes me sad that someone/ones feel the need to be so mean and sinful.
I know I have not posted in a long time. Things here have gotten real crazy. Right now I am not in the mood to post....well I want to post about things regarding the lies I have heard but that would not do any good and bring any glory to God, so I won't.
So until my anger about the situation passes, I need to keep quiet.
Few things--
Thanks Jonathan and Tanya and kids for seeing us in the bitter cold as we came back from Winterfest! I so much enjoyed my cherry limeade!!!
Winterfest was great! Love the trip!
Chelsea is a legal licensed driver now! Yikes!
Due to extreme water damage--we have to gut the kids' bathroom down to the studs and redo the bathroom! UGH!!!
More later!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to my dear sweet sister in law, Tanya!
I am very blessed for her to have been a part of my life for all these years!
She is an excellent mom to my 3 precious nephews and neice!
She is a fabulous wife to my brother!
She loves her family deeply!
She loves children and is a great advocate for children and their rights.
She loves a good sale!
She loves Target!
She loves gift certificates!
She loves the simple things in life!
She loves Milwaukee frozen custard!
She loves the movie Annie, Grease, Akeelah and the Bee, Big Fish, Shawshank Redemption...and the list goes on!
She loves Survivor and American Idol!
She loves her Redskins and Hokies!
Have you noticed that I used the work "love" alot. That is Tanya! She is passionate about people and things in her life. She is love!
I love you Tanya! Happy Birthday!
Sunday, January 21, 2007
finally!
it's snowing! winter has offically begun.....i am soooo happy! wear your pj's backwards and inside out, flush an ice cube down the toilet! Praying for a 2 hr delay minimum tomorrow!
i am making some pasta e fagioli, and choclate cake! I heart me some snow!
i am making some pasta e fagioli, and choclate cake! I heart me some snow!
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Idol Chatter
Did ya see the Idol? American Idol that is. I don't know if I have ever laughed so much at the auditions.
Is it me or were the trio harsher than normal? Not sure why Jewel was there...it didn't seem to add or take away from the episode.
So the questions of the day are--
Do you think some of the auditions are staged?
Who do you think was the best?
Who was the worst?
Who should of made it thru and who shouldn't have?
Ellyn Sergio--Peace out!
Is it me or were the trio harsher than normal? Not sure why Jewel was there...it didn't seem to add or take away from the episode.
So the questions of the day are--
Do you think some of the auditions are staged?
Who do you think was the best?
Who was the worst?
Who should of made it thru and who shouldn't have?
Ellyn Sergio--Peace out!
Thursday, January 04, 2007
thankful thursdays?
I know that my dear cousin started to blog about thankful thursdays....but i am having a hard time being thankful for Thursdays.....
1. Chelsea doesn't finish volleyball practice until 10 p.m. and by the time I dtop off the carpool, it is almost 11!!!
2. This means I miss Grey's Anatomy! Thank goodness for Tivo!
3. I usually miss Alex's bball games becasue of volleyball practice!
4. If your church is trying to "find itself". Don't--DO NOT volunteer to be on teh church records team!!! I spent 6 hours today going thru old bulletins to find the number of new members added in 10 years!!!! AAAAAAHHHHHH
5. I now have to go thru old directories and compare and find people who we "lost" over those said 10 years!
Good Things about today--
--Guitar hero is a GREAT way to put off and relieve the stress of the aforementioned task!
--Grey's Anatomy
--Tomorrow is Friday
--Tomorrow is my day off!
--Tivo
--I got Baja Fresh for lunch
--I found out that Sonic just opened in Fredericksburg!! That is only 45 minutes away.....If i didn't have to pick up a certain teenage girl from volleyball practice, i would so go tonight!!!
So tell me, what are you thankful for this Thursday?
1. Chelsea doesn't finish volleyball practice until 10 p.m. and by the time I dtop off the carpool, it is almost 11!!!
2. This means I miss Grey's Anatomy! Thank goodness for Tivo!
3. I usually miss Alex's bball games becasue of volleyball practice!
4. If your church is trying to "find itself". Don't--DO NOT volunteer to be on teh church records team!!! I spent 6 hours today going thru old bulletins to find the number of new members added in 10 years!!!! AAAAAAHHHHHH
5. I now have to go thru old directories and compare and find people who we "lost" over those said 10 years!
Good Things about today--
--Guitar hero is a GREAT way to put off and relieve the stress of the aforementioned task!
--Grey's Anatomy
--Tomorrow is Friday
--Tomorrow is my day off!
--Tivo
--I got Baja Fresh for lunch
--I found out that Sonic just opened in Fredericksburg!! That is only 45 minutes away.....If i didn't have to pick up a certain teenage girl from volleyball practice, i would so go tonight!!!
So tell me, what are you thankful for this Thursday?
Saturday, December 30, 2006
New favorite song
Feels Like Home--by Chantal Kreviazuk
From the movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
"Somethin' in your eyes, makes me wanna lose myself
Makes me wanna lose myself, in your arms
There's somethin' in your voice, makes my heart beat fast
Hope this feeling lasts, the rest of my life
If you knew how lonely my life has been
And how long I've been so alone
And if you knew how I wanted someone to come along
And change my life the way you've done
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I come from
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
A window breaks, down a long, dark street
And a siren wails in the night
But I'm alright, 'cause I have you here with me
And I can almost see, through the dark there is light
Well, if you knew how much this moment means to me
And how long I've waited for your touch
And if you knew how happy you are making me
I never thought that I'd love anyone so much
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way the back where
I come fromIt feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
From the movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
"Somethin' in your eyes, makes me wanna lose myself
Makes me wanna lose myself, in your arms
There's somethin' in your voice, makes my heart beat fast
Hope this feeling lasts, the rest of my life
If you knew how lonely my life has been
And how long I've been so alone
And if you knew how I wanted someone to come along
And change my life the way you've done
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I come from
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
A window breaks, down a long, dark street
And a siren wails in the night
But I'm alright, 'cause I have you here with me
And I can almost see, through the dark there is light
Well, if you knew how much this moment means to me
And how long I've waited for your touch
And if you knew how happy you are making me
I never thought that I'd love anyone so much
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way the back where
I come fromIt feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
Friday, December 29, 2006
17 years and counting
Dec. 30th, the day that Jay and I promised, no vowed before God, family and friends that we would love, honor, and cherish each other come what may.
17 years ago, we were young starry eyed and "in love". Today, the starry eyes see a little clearer now but we still love each other.
I have learned alot over the past 17 years. Here is one example for each year we have been married.
1. Love is a verb--the feeling has faded from time to time. That is when you reflect on what you vowed. In good times and in bad. In sickness and in health, etc. Still, even when you don't FEEL like it--you do it anyway.
2. Most people don't change. People can grow/mature but they tend not to change.
3. If you are quiet long enough, they will talk to you. This one has been hard for me!
4. Discounting him infront of the children, seriously hurts his self esteem and standing in the children's eyes.
5. After 17 years, he still can't see what is right in front of him.
6. After 17 years, he will still ask you where the pitcher is, even though you have kept in the same place since you have moved in.
7. After 17 years, he will always need to be reminded that the trash goes out on Sundays and Wednesdays.
8. Put him first. He came before the kids did and even when the kids come along, he still needs to be first.
9. Always have a date night. No matter if it once a week or once a month. Always have a date night. We tend to save our gift cards that we collect thru the year to use on these nights.
10. pray together. Even if you are disagreeing, pray together. What you hear from his lips reveals so much to his heart.
11. For every negative thought you have about him. Then verbally say 2 positive things. This keeps the heart from growing cold towards him.
12. They are still young at heart. This comes true when your children get a cool toy, like a playstation 2 or a psp or guitar hero! They play it all the time!
13. Always take your anniversary to reflect on where you have come from and where you want to grow together.
14. Use "I" statements when talking to them. That way you are not accusing them of anything.
15. I had to teach Jay how to do laundry and mop the kitchen floor when we were first married. These are skills that I am now teaching Alex to do....that and wipe the toilet rim when he is done! His wife is gonna love me!
16. When the snoring starts, buy ear plugs! They are cheap and keep you from having negative thoughts!
17. I am blessed because after 17 years, he wakes up every morning KNOWING that he loves me and that we were meant to be together.
17 years ago, we were young starry eyed and "in love". Today, the starry eyes see a little clearer now but we still love each other.
I have learned alot over the past 17 years. Here is one example for each year we have been married.
1. Love is a verb--the feeling has faded from time to time. That is when you reflect on what you vowed. In good times and in bad. In sickness and in health, etc. Still, even when you don't FEEL like it--you do it anyway.
2. Most people don't change. People can grow/mature but they tend not to change.
3. If you are quiet long enough, they will talk to you. This one has been hard for me!
4. Discounting him infront of the children, seriously hurts his self esteem and standing in the children's eyes.
5. After 17 years, he still can't see what is right in front of him.
6. After 17 years, he will still ask you where the pitcher is, even though you have kept in the same place since you have moved in.
7. After 17 years, he will always need to be reminded that the trash goes out on Sundays and Wednesdays.
8. Put him first. He came before the kids did and even when the kids come along, he still needs to be first.
9. Always have a date night. No matter if it once a week or once a month. Always have a date night. We tend to save our gift cards that we collect thru the year to use on these nights.
10. pray together. Even if you are disagreeing, pray together. What you hear from his lips reveals so much to his heart.
11. For every negative thought you have about him. Then verbally say 2 positive things. This keeps the heart from growing cold towards him.
12. They are still young at heart. This comes true when your children get a cool toy, like a playstation 2 or a psp or guitar hero! They play it all the time!
13. Always take your anniversary to reflect on where you have come from and where you want to grow together.
14. Use "I" statements when talking to them. That way you are not accusing them of anything.
15. I had to teach Jay how to do laundry and mop the kitchen floor when we were first married. These are skills that I am now teaching Alex to do....that and wipe the toilet rim when he is done! His wife is gonna love me!
16. When the snoring starts, buy ear plugs! They are cheap and keep you from having negative thoughts!
17. I am blessed because after 17 years, he wakes up every morning KNOWING that he loves me and that we were meant to be together.
Friday, December 22, 2006
God bless us everyone!
good things about today--
1. Got my house picked up and cleaned
2. Got my haircut and highlighted and got $60 off the total bill--don't ask, I think the lady made a mistake
3. Chelsea made National Honor Society
4. Baked for Jay's employees
5. went to the new cold stone creamery! yum-o!
6. got to spend time with jay for the first time such a long time!
bad things about today--alex started throwing up at about 5:30 p.m.--i think it is food poisoning from lunch at school. it coculd be a bug...we will see....by the way, he has yet to amke it to the bathroom!
good thing--we have a little green bissel machine!!!
Merry Christmas everyone! count your blessings and name them one by one!
1. Got my house picked up and cleaned
2. Got my haircut and highlighted and got $60 off the total bill--don't ask, I think the lady made a mistake
3. Chelsea made National Honor Society
4. Baked for Jay's employees
5. went to the new cold stone creamery! yum-o!
6. got to spend time with jay for the first time such a long time!
bad things about today--alex started throwing up at about 5:30 p.m.--i think it is food poisoning from lunch at school. it coculd be a bug...we will see....by the way, he has yet to amke it to the bathroom!
good thing--we have a little green bissel machine!!!
Merry Christmas everyone! count your blessings and name them one by one!
Thursday, December 14, 2006
It's about more than this....
Monday, December 11, 2006. My friend Sarah, went home to be with God.
I know that many of you reading this already know that. Thank you to those who have said that you were checking my blog to see what I would post about her.
I don't know what I could say that would do her justice. She was simply amazing!
I miss her dearly. I see her children almost everyday and it is all I can do to not be completely sad.
Her children are amazing smaller versions of Sarah. Hannah is so full of life! She sees things in a positive light. She doesn't really understand why people are sad and want her to be sad about her mom being gone. One night Hannah looked at me and said "Miss Ellyn, my mom is in heaven and I can't be sad about that!" Hannah sang a solo at our Christmas production called "Light of Jesus Shine forever in our Hearts"! It was like Sarah was talking to us! The words were exactly what Sarah would say.
Sarah left a lasting legacy on all those who knew her. I was blessed enough to have several wonderful conversations with her before the cancer consumed her body. She told me that she wasn't going to ask why she had cancer but instead that if her having cancer is what it took for someone to have a real and personal relationship with God, then she looks at God and says "Bring it on!" My daughter was able to be a part of that conversation and it was an amazing gift given to Chelsea and myself!
Sarah also told me that she didn't want people to look at her and say "Sarah sure is brave!" "Look at how Sarah is handling this". She said "I want people to look at me and give God the glory. " She knew that her life was about more than her physical body. She knew that God could let her die. People would say to her, "God won't let you die becuase....." and she would respond, "No God could let me die and I have to be ok with that." She was not afraid of dying. She wanted to see her kids grow up and asked God if that would be possible but would accept whatever answer He gave her.
People don't understand why she is gone. Why her husband only had 13 years with her and her children had less than 10 years with her. As I hear the stories of how God is working through Sarah even now, I understand as much as my human mind will let me.
*A man who was angry with God and stopped going to church so very long ago, showed up at church on Sunday because of Sarah (or what God did through her life).
*People who didn't pray, are now praying.
*People who lost touch with Sarah, found her and her faith again.
*People are professing the love of Christ boldly and unashamed.
*1200 people gathered to honor her life and worship the Lord, who gives and takes away.
*People are calling and asking to meet with Bruce to understand this God who Sarah loved so much that she was willing to die, so that He be glorified.
Chelsea said "you know mom, we look for ways to pack the church on a Sunday. Miss Sarah lived her life with purpose and boldness and look....it was standing room only! All those people got to hear how much God loves them and how much Sarah wanted them to love God! Way to go Miss Sarah! Way to go!"
As a Christian our life is about more than our physical body. We are blessed beyond imagination!
It is time to live with purpose. It is time to be bold about our faith. We only have this one life to make a difference.
I do ask that you continue to pray for Scott and the children. Pray for God's protective hedge around them while they learn to live without Sarah.
To Sarah, I say--I miss you but I know that we will see each other again someday! Until then, may I be as bold and faithful as you were. Thank you for the life you lead. I love you.
I know that many of you reading this already know that. Thank you to those who have said that you were checking my blog to see what I would post about her.
I don't know what I could say that would do her justice. She was simply amazing!
I miss her dearly. I see her children almost everyday and it is all I can do to not be completely sad.
Her children are amazing smaller versions of Sarah. Hannah is so full of life! She sees things in a positive light. She doesn't really understand why people are sad and want her to be sad about her mom being gone. One night Hannah looked at me and said "Miss Ellyn, my mom is in heaven and I can't be sad about that!" Hannah sang a solo at our Christmas production called "Light of Jesus Shine forever in our Hearts"! It was like Sarah was talking to us! The words were exactly what Sarah would say.
Sarah left a lasting legacy on all those who knew her. I was blessed enough to have several wonderful conversations with her before the cancer consumed her body. She told me that she wasn't going to ask why she had cancer but instead that if her having cancer is what it took for someone to have a real and personal relationship with God, then she looks at God and says "Bring it on!" My daughter was able to be a part of that conversation and it was an amazing gift given to Chelsea and myself!
Sarah also told me that she didn't want people to look at her and say "Sarah sure is brave!" "Look at how Sarah is handling this". She said "I want people to look at me and give God the glory. " She knew that her life was about more than her physical body. She knew that God could let her die. People would say to her, "God won't let you die becuase....." and she would respond, "No God could let me die and I have to be ok with that." She was not afraid of dying. She wanted to see her kids grow up and asked God if that would be possible but would accept whatever answer He gave her.
People don't understand why she is gone. Why her husband only had 13 years with her and her children had less than 10 years with her. As I hear the stories of how God is working through Sarah even now, I understand as much as my human mind will let me.
*A man who was angry with God and stopped going to church so very long ago, showed up at church on Sunday because of Sarah (or what God did through her life).
*People who didn't pray, are now praying.
*People who lost touch with Sarah, found her and her faith again.
*People are professing the love of Christ boldly and unashamed.
*1200 people gathered to honor her life and worship the Lord, who gives and takes away.
*People are calling and asking to meet with Bruce to understand this God who Sarah loved so much that she was willing to die, so that He be glorified.
Chelsea said "you know mom, we look for ways to pack the church on a Sunday. Miss Sarah lived her life with purpose and boldness and look....it was standing room only! All those people got to hear how much God loves them and how much Sarah wanted them to love God! Way to go Miss Sarah! Way to go!"
As a Christian our life is about more than our physical body. We are blessed beyond imagination!
It is time to live with purpose. It is time to be bold about our faith. We only have this one life to make a difference.
I do ask that you continue to pray for Scott and the children. Pray for God's protective hedge around them while they learn to live without Sarah.
To Sarah, I say--I miss you but I know that we will see each other again someday! Until then, may I be as bold and faithful as you were. Thank you for the life you lead. I love you.
Friday, December 01, 2006
6 weird things about me
Alright Java and fellow bloggers--I am at work and well apparently the Lord has lightened my load today because I can blog about weird things about me! Java, I always knew that we were somehow connected...we have several things in common. Several of your weird things made me smile cause I am like that too...
1. I listen to Christmas music the day after Thanksgiving and I sing loudly and jubilantly. I need an ipod and an ipod trip so that I can put it on random and sing all the way to work!
2. I talk to myself in the car. When I have a lot on my mind. I talk it thru out loud! In fact there is a certain member of our church who works for a certain secret agency and he "tailed" me for about 5 miles and I never noticed and his comment was--you sure do talk alot in the car!
3. Sorry Java, but I also pretend like my life is like a t.v. show!!! I have done it since I was a child! I have always wanted to be someone else! I am now mature and can accept who God has made me and find happiness in that but sometimes when noone is looking.....
4. I hang my shirts in my closets from sleeveless to long sleeve. Jay however does not hang up my shirts that way and I spend countless minutes rearranging instead of leaving it alone...does it really matter?! Well yes, yes it does--for me.
5. I finish almost every sentence with "I know--right?" or "does that make sense?"
6. I love to play video games! Not like Madden '06 or anything but like Spyro....I am pretty good!
Ok so now that there has been some good 'ole confession from me, I need 5 people to join.....Jill, Emily, Tanya, Ramona, and......Murray/Jaime.
Happy friday!
1. I listen to Christmas music the day after Thanksgiving and I sing loudly and jubilantly. I need an ipod and an ipod trip so that I can put it on random and sing all the way to work!
2. I talk to myself in the car. When I have a lot on my mind. I talk it thru out loud! In fact there is a certain member of our church who works for a certain secret agency and he "tailed" me for about 5 miles and I never noticed and his comment was--you sure do talk alot in the car!
3. Sorry Java, but I also pretend like my life is like a t.v. show!!! I have done it since I was a child! I have always wanted to be someone else! I am now mature and can accept who God has made me and find happiness in that but sometimes when noone is looking.....
4. I hang my shirts in my closets from sleeveless to long sleeve. Jay however does not hang up my shirts that way and I spend countless minutes rearranging instead of leaving it alone...does it really matter?! Well yes, yes it does--for me.
5. I finish almost every sentence with "I know--right?" or "does that make sense?"
6. I love to play video games! Not like Madden '06 or anything but like Spyro....I am pretty good!
Ok so now that there has been some good 'ole confession from me, I need 5 people to join.....Jill, Emily, Tanya, Ramona, and......Murray/Jaime.
Happy friday!
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