Monday, July 28, 2008
Lovely Lauren...
graces our cover this month. Due to an amazing lack of boys showing up for pics, we have decided to now alternate boy- girl- boy- girl to force our hand and perhaps trying to get 12 covers in one shoot instead of a monthly. I am pretty picky about covers and as you can see, (though I get that she is my child, lol) LFM does NOT disappoint with August edition. It matters not how cute the kid but whether the shot is the "money shot". THE one. It is amazing how many do not come out! This was the ONLY one out of 250 of her that made it. The absolute only one. Whew.
First Annual Family Fun Fest is a comin'!!
Double Click picture for larger view.
So this is the kind of stuff we've been doing. We have been working on this for a while. We were planning it for about a year from now but when a friend came and asked for us to partner in it we decided we'd get our feet wet with it. Of course, it is now getting quite big..replete with the Central Florida Zoo, Home Depo, CVS, Prestige Ford, Allen Rollins, Firetrucks, games, giveaways, food, pizes and well, you know, other general insanity.
ALL FOR FREE.
I think for a first time it wasn't a bad effort though it ain't over yet!
So this is the kind of stuff we've been doing. We have been working on this for a while. We were planning it for about a year from now but when a friend came and asked for us to partner in it we decided we'd get our feet wet with it. Of course, it is now getting quite big..replete with the Central Florida Zoo, Home Depo, CVS, Prestige Ford, Allen Rollins, Firetrucks, games, giveaways, food, pizes and well, you know, other general insanity.
ALL FOR FREE.
I think for a first time it wasn't a bad effort though it ain't over yet!
Are you interested or are you committed?
While trying to decide if I want to run a marathon in '09, a trainer answered my question "How do I come to such a decision?" with the words:
"You ask yourself, are you interested or committed."
I can't tell you how those words struck me and I have used them every day since in a plethora of circumstances. It is a bit bittersweet though too because it immediately answered my marathon question. Lol
Somehow it just gave real strength and clarity to decision making.
Marathon? Yes, I'm interested. No, I am not committed. Sad but true.
Then I went around with it trying to reason it NOT a good decision making tool because shouldn't one try things that one is interested in but perhaps not(or not yet) committed to?
And I think most of us would agree, yes that can be good too but for me and for this time in my life, I can only DO what I am committed to.I am too busy to dabble right now. ANd this tool helps me not to take on too much. Haha. Well, it is a good leveler anyway.
Having missed so much church due to no where to put Kate, I started to hear myself asking myself this question which the devil loves to play in my head trying to condemn me... but I am happy to report, I am committed to the Lord which is strangely a RELIEF to feel every time the question pops in. I am always wondering about the decision we made and whether it changed our course forever...
I am committed to my family and that has helped prod me back to them day after day when I could be letting other things that I am committed to take over. Yes, I am committed to the magazine, though I HAVE to be and I try not to overthink that because you know, LAW and all that. Lol
So, when trying to make a decision ask yourself....are you interested or committed?
"You ask yourself, are you interested or committed."
I can't tell you how those words struck me and I have used them every day since in a plethora of circumstances. It is a bit bittersweet though too because it immediately answered my marathon question. Lol
Somehow it just gave real strength and clarity to decision making.
Marathon? Yes, I'm interested. No, I am not committed. Sad but true.
Then I went around with it trying to reason it NOT a good decision making tool because shouldn't one try things that one is interested in but perhaps not(or not yet) committed to?
And I think most of us would agree, yes that can be good too but for me and for this time in my life, I can only DO what I am committed to.I am too busy to dabble right now. ANd this tool helps me not to take on too much. Haha. Well, it is a good leveler anyway.
Having missed so much church due to no where to put Kate, I started to hear myself asking myself this question which the devil loves to play in my head trying to condemn me... but I am happy to report, I am committed to the Lord which is strangely a RELIEF to feel every time the question pops in. I am always wondering about the decision we made and whether it changed our course forever...
I am committed to my family and that has helped prod me back to them day after day when I could be letting other things that I am committed to take over. Yes, I am committed to the magazine, though I HAVE to be and I try not to overthink that because you know, LAW and all that. Lol
So, when trying to make a decision ask yourself....are you interested or committed?
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Chewhi's
Don't know how in the world I missed Chewhi's!!! Lol
For beautiful photography and a scripture every post....check her blog out!
I LOVE it! Plus on a personal note, it is my connector to Vero.
Ann is SUCH a sweetheart C! We love her!
For beautiful photography and a scripture every post....check her blog out!
I LOVE it! Plus on a personal note, it is my connector to Vero.
Ann is SUCH a sweetheart C! We love her!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Blogga dogga ding dongs
I just wanted to say that your blogs are great!!! I really am enjoying them so much!
LOVING the way we all get to glimpse into each other's stuff! Tif I loved that post on the tree! SO COOL!
Am- well, duh. Yours is just about everybody's fave.
Marissa's back and who can live without Amy's weekly tirade over SOMETHING!
I check in on Steph K's to see what new gorgeous thing she's done, Lisa F.'s for a good laugh and Lisa T. for the updates on what's happening!
I love to hear Julie's homeschooling endeavors...her kids always look so happy!
I am sure I missed someone's and there are plenty of you out there that don't blog but should...but I just wanted to say...
I love your blogs. I am planning a blog party (online) soon..
more info to come!
P.S. Blogga Dogga Ding Dong is what Crystal calls my blog. Love you Crys!
LOVING the way we all get to glimpse into each other's stuff! Tif I loved that post on the tree! SO COOL!
Am- well, duh. Yours is just about everybody's fave.
Marissa's back and who can live without Amy's weekly tirade over SOMETHING!
I check in on Steph K's to see what new gorgeous thing she's done, Lisa F.'s for a good laugh and Lisa T. for the updates on what's happening!
I love to hear Julie's homeschooling endeavors...her kids always look so happy!
I am sure I missed someone's and there are plenty of you out there that don't blog but should...but I just wanted to say...
I love your blogs. I am planning a blog party (online) soon..
more info to come!
P.S. Blogga Dogga Ding Dong is what Crystal calls my blog. Love you Crys!
America the Beautiful!
The following are the Preambles from all 50 states. America is no doubt, a nation founded on Christianity. It's not hard to imagine that one day, no one will even know that.
Alabama 1901, Preamble We the people of the State of Alabama , invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution.
Alaska 1956, Preamble We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.
Arizona 1911, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
Arkansas 1874, Preamble We, the people of the Stat e of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...
California 1879, Preamble We, the People of the St ate of California, grateful to Al mighty God for our freedom...
Colorado 1876, Preamble We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe...
Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy.
Delaware 1897, Preamble Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences.
Florida 1885, Preamble We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution...
Georgia 1777, Preamble We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
Hawaii 1959, Preamble We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine Guidance ... Establish this Constitution.
Idaho 1889, Preamble We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.
Illinois 1870, Preamble We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
Indiana 1851, Preamble We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government.
Iowa 1857, Preamble We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings, establish this Constitution.
Kansas 1859, Preamble We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.
Kentucky 1891, Preamble We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...
Louisiana 1921, Preamble We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.
Maine 1820, Preamble We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity ... And imploring His aid and direction.
Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble We... the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe In the course of H is Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction
Michigan 1908, Preamble Le. We, the people of the State of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings o f freedom establish this Constitution.
Minnesota, 1857, Preamble We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings:
Mississippi 1890, Preamble We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.
Missouri 1845, Preamble We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness. Establish this Constitution...
Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution. Nebraska 1875, Preamble We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom. Establish this Constitution.
Nevada 1864, Preamble We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, establish this Constitution...
New Hampshire 1792, Preamble Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.
New Jersey 1844, Preamble We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
New Mexico 1911, Preamble We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty.
New York 1846, Preamble We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.
North Carolina 1868, Preamble We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those...
North Dakota 1889, Preamble We, the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852, Preamble We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common...
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty, establish this
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance...
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing...
South Carolina, 1778, Preamble We, the people of the State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
South Dakota 1889, Preamble We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties.
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience...
Texas 1845, Preamble We the People of the Republic of Texas, acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.
Utah 1896, Preamble Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.
Vermont 1777, Preamble Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man.
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity toward s each other
Washington 1889, Preamble We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution
West Virginia 1872, Preamble Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God ...
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility...
Wyoming 1890, Preamble We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, establish this Constitution.
(Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.)
"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." - William Penn
Alabama 1901, Preamble We the people of the State of Alabama , invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution.
Alaska 1956, Preamble We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.
Arizona 1911, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
Arkansas 1874, Preamble We, the people of the Stat e of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...
California 1879, Preamble We, the People of the St ate of California, grateful to Al mighty God for our freedom...
Colorado 1876, Preamble We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe...
Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy.
Delaware 1897, Preamble Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences.
Florida 1885, Preamble We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution...
Georgia 1777, Preamble We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
Hawaii 1959, Preamble We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine Guidance ... Establish this Constitution.
Idaho 1889, Preamble We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.
Illinois 1870, Preamble We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
Indiana 1851, Preamble We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government.
Iowa 1857, Preamble We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings, establish this Constitution.
Kansas 1859, Preamble We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.
Kentucky 1891, Preamble We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...
Louisiana 1921, Preamble We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.
Maine 1820, Preamble We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity ... And imploring His aid and direction.
Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble We... the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe In the course of H is Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction
Michigan 1908, Preamble Le. We, the people of the State of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings o f freedom establish this Constitution.
Minnesota, 1857, Preamble We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings:
Mississippi 1890, Preamble We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.
Missouri 1845, Preamble We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness. Establish this Constitution...
Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution. Nebraska 1875, Preamble We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom. Establish this Constitution.
Nevada 1864, Preamble We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, establish this Constitution...
New Hampshire 1792, Preamble Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.
New Jersey 1844, Preamble We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
New Mexico 1911, Preamble We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty.
New York 1846, Preamble We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.
North Carolina 1868, Preamble We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those...
North Dakota 1889, Preamble We, the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852, Preamble We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common...
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty, establish this
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance...
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing...
South Carolina, 1778, Preamble We, the people of the State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
South Dakota 1889, Preamble We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties.
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience...
Texas 1845, Preamble We the People of the Republic of Texas, acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.
Utah 1896, Preamble Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.
Vermont 1777, Preamble Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man.
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity toward s each other
Washington 1889, Preamble We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution
West Virginia 1872, Preamble Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God ...
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility...
Wyoming 1890, Preamble We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, establish this Constitution.
(Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.)
"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." - William Penn
How much cute is there?
Here I am....Jeff took the girls and Chewhi's daughter Ann and went to see
du-nunununununununununununu BATMAN!
I was holding Kate and she was saying Umbrella! Umbrella! I am looking for this "umbrella" but could not find it. She is calling out over and over again,
Ubrella! Umbrella! Umbrella!
FInally I said "Show Mommy" adn she took me to a DVD that was out.
It was Cinderella. Lol
I said, Ohhh, you mean Cinderella!
So as she is trotting off after Rachel who is then going to put it in for her,
she says,
Cinda-Umbrella! Cinda-Umbrella!
du-nunununununununununununu BATMAN!
I was holding Kate and she was saying Umbrella! Umbrella! I am looking for this "umbrella" but could not find it. She is calling out over and over again,
Ubrella! Umbrella! Umbrella!
FInally I said "Show Mommy" adn she took me to a DVD that was out.
It was Cinderella. Lol
I said, Ohhh, you mean Cinderella!
So as she is trotting off after Rachel who is then going to put it in for her,
she says,
Cinda-Umbrella! Cinda-Umbrella!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
August Heat, LFM style!
Hi everyone. WOW. WHAT a ride. I have no idea where when or how it will end but I can honestly say, it is one big ride. And it is DARN good that I love rollercoasters.
August issue is off to print but does that mean break time for Mommy? NO! Because I have to start working on what can be called our biggest and most important issue yearly perhaps; our Back To School Issue.
Would only be a LITTLE more pressure normally except we also have the First Annual Family Fun Fest happening at the same time the issue is due. The church is moving around that same time as well not that I have been involved in that but it is still at the top of my list and mind and I hope that my simple praying is acceptable in the eyes of our Lord on that issue.
We have had a good couple of days with the girls. They are enjoying a little time at Yada Yada and Daddy came home last night.
Today is Crazy Thursday though it looks pretty much the same to me as other days so I am pretty much out until this afternoon when I may escape to Vero for my last weekend of "downtime", which really means work but from beside a pool or just stay on here because it is easier and I have some glimpse into the lives of you, my beloved friends.
I miss you all but know that God has us on this path....sanity has returned but I think that just means I got used to the busy! Lol And you thought I was busy before??? I was telling my Mom that it is amazing how much a woman can take.
Someone told me yesterday that with technology today, people in leadership are under more pressure than heads of state were 50 years ago.
I believe it.
August issue is off to print but does that mean break time for Mommy? NO! Because I have to start working on what can be called our biggest and most important issue yearly perhaps; our Back To School Issue.
Would only be a LITTLE more pressure normally except we also have the First Annual Family Fun Fest happening at the same time the issue is due. The church is moving around that same time as well not that I have been involved in that but it is still at the top of my list and mind and I hope that my simple praying is acceptable in the eyes of our Lord on that issue.
We have had a good couple of days with the girls. They are enjoying a little time at Yada Yada and Daddy came home last night.
Today is Crazy Thursday though it looks pretty much the same to me as other days so I am pretty much out until this afternoon when I may escape to Vero for my last weekend of "downtime", which really means work but from beside a pool or just stay on here because it is easier and I have some glimpse into the lives of you, my beloved friends.
I miss you all but know that God has us on this path....sanity has returned but I think that just means I got used to the busy! Lol And you thought I was busy before??? I was telling my Mom that it is amazing how much a woman can take.
Someone told me yesterday that with technology today, people in leadership are under more pressure than heads of state were 50 years ago.
I believe it.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Happy Tuesday
Busy Busy Busy...who knew I could do this?
Have had a few good posts in my head but duty calls first...
Have a great Tuesday everyone!
Have had a few good posts in my head but duty calls first...
Have a great Tuesday everyone!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
The Resume of Jesus Christ
Address: Ephesians 1:20
Phone: Romans 10:13
Website: The Bible. Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus
Hello. My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.
Qualifications
I founded the earth and established the heavens, (See Proverbs 3:19)
I formed man from the dust of the ground, (See Genesis 2:7)
I breathed into man the breath of life, (See Genesis 2:7)
I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (See Galatians 3:13)
The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me, (See Galatians 3:14)
Occupational Background
I've only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49).
I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful.
My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me, (See Matthew 3:15-17)
Skills Work Experiences
Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the brokenhearted, setting the captives free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised, (See Luke 4:18).
I am Wonderful, Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33).
Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9)
Educational Background
I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and understanding, (See Proverbs 2:6).
In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (See Colossians 2:3).
My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto your feet and a lamp unto your path, (See Psalms 119:105).
I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, (See Psalms 44:21).
Major Accomplishments
I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times, (See Genesis 1:26).
I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15).
I defeated the archenemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly, (See Colossians 2:15).
I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead!
There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention here. You can read them on my website, which is located at: www dot - the BIBLE. You don't need an Internet connection or computer to access my website.
References
The great teacher- my father, JEHOVAH (Psalms 83:18)
Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healings, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance
In Summation Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that I'm the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart.
In summation, I will properly direct your paths, (See Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you into everlasting life, (See John 6:47). When can I start? Time is of the essence, (See Hebrews 3:15).
Please forward my resume to anyone you know who may have an opening! Thanks for your help and may God bless you!
Phone: Romans 10:13
Website: The Bible. Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus
Hello. My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.
Qualifications
I founded the earth and established the heavens, (See Proverbs 3:19)
I formed man from the dust of the ground, (See Genesis 2:7)
I breathed into man the breath of life, (See Genesis 2:7)
I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (See Galatians 3:13)
The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me, (See Galatians 3:14)
Occupational Background
I've only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49).
I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful.
My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me, (See Matthew 3:15-17)
Skills Work Experiences
Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the brokenhearted, setting the captives free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised, (See Luke 4:18).
I am Wonderful, Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33).
Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9)
Educational Background
I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and understanding, (See Proverbs 2:6).
In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (See Colossians 2:3).
My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto your feet and a lamp unto your path, (See Psalms 119:105).
I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, (See Psalms 44:21).
Major Accomplishments
I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times, (See Genesis 1:26).
I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15).
I defeated the archenemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly, (See Colossians 2:15).
I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead!
There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention here. You can read them on my website, which is located at: www dot - the BIBLE. You don't need an Internet connection or computer to access my website.
References
The great teacher- my father, JEHOVAH (Psalms 83:18)
Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healings, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance
In Summation Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that I'm the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart.
In summation, I will properly direct your paths, (See Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you into everlasting life, (See John 6:47). When can I start? Time is of the essence, (See Hebrews 3:15).
Please forward my resume to anyone you know who may have an opening! Thanks for your help and may God bless you!
Bistro Night
Had fun at Bistro night last night. It was too bad that we had to change dates since we had so much great response for the first night.
But it was fun and all the right people were there! ;)
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Happy Saturday!
One mini kiddie cone equals one happy kid.
Though sadly, this may be the end of the bubble shots as it broke already.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Crazy Thursday
How does one make one's magazine successful? Networking! Crazy Thursday, which I have dubbed it is reserved for networking. I leave at 8:30 to be at the Lakeside Inn for TNG, a networking group that I have belonged to since we bought little Maggie. THere are about 70 people there and you get up and speak each week about who you are and what you do..etc. I REALLY network so I don't leave until about 10:30 and then off to Leesburg where LFM has started it's OWN networking group called W.I.N. (women in networking) Last Thursday was our first meeting and we had 17, yesterday we had 28! Very good. Very good. I joined the Eustis chamber so last night I went to Classique for their event too. Ugh. Can you say...coffee????
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Happy Birthday Kate, July 15th!
We celebrated Kate's BD a day late so Daddy could join us. Most of you know that Kate is the happy result of a tubal reversal. We had the reversal in Sept. of '05 and got pg first month out. Very cool. Thank you Lord for our little Kate who just totally has us wrapped in love. She is smart and funny and very independent. We held back Lauren's kitchen in storage to save for her birthday...she loved it! Here are some pics. Rach made a peanut butter silk cake. Man, you all HAVE to try that!
Online Devotional
Avoid Strife
Today's Scripture
“It is an honor for a man to cease from strife” (Proverbs 20:3)
Strife is a very destructive force. It can creep into relationships by starting small, maybe through a comment or a wrong look from someone, and can then escalate into something much bigger. But when you choose to cease from strife and overlook an offense, you are acting honorably, and you are honoring God. How do you avoid strife? The Bible tells us that love covers over many offenses. It means that you give people the benefit of the doubt. You consider what they may be going through over how they reacted to you. Maybe someone was short with you at the office, but they may have a loved one in the hospital, or they may have some other concern. Instead of getting upset, walk in love—be patient, be kind to them. Choose to avoid strife. Look for ways to walk in unity with the people in your life. The Bible says that He has commanded the blessing when we walk and live in unity. Choose unity today and watch the hand of the Lord move mightily on your behalf!
Today's Scripture
“It is an honor for a man to cease from strife” (Proverbs 20:3)
Strife is a very destructive force. It can creep into relationships by starting small, maybe through a comment or a wrong look from someone, and can then escalate into something much bigger. But when you choose to cease from strife and overlook an offense, you are acting honorably, and you are honoring God. How do you avoid strife? The Bible tells us that love covers over many offenses. It means that you give people the benefit of the doubt. You consider what they may be going through over how they reacted to you. Maybe someone was short with you at the office, but they may have a loved one in the hospital, or they may have some other concern. Instead of getting upset, walk in love—be patient, be kind to them. Choose to avoid strife. Look for ways to walk in unity with the people in your life. The Bible says that He has commanded the blessing when we walk and live in unity. Choose unity today and watch the hand of the Lord move mightily on your behalf!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
TR6 Envy
Well slap me on the bee-hind and call me spoiled!
Ok, can you say this is the most in love I have been since I got married? This is one of the many cars my dh has and my first real love of any of them. I have never experienced this kind of feeling about a car. I think men mostly have it. But now I get the first taste of it! I knew I ran high in testerone but this baby is just a waitin' for me. It has been in storage for a few years but I'll never forget the day we bought it. He rolled it out from the garage the other day and informed me that if we sold a particular piece of property I could have it for my upcoming birthday instead of selling it!(not for awhile, I'll tell you when it's over, lol no fussing necessary)
Well, GUESS THE HECK WHAT?????? The ink's not dry but it's close, and soon? You may see me tooling ever-so-cooly in this GO-O-ORGEOUS 1973 TR6. I may have given my heart over a little too soon 'cuz ya' never know but I can't help it.
Perfectly appopriate for the big 4-0. To me it says, "Too cool for a mid life crisis so instead I choose STYLE. I don't normally have a list for my BD, I am long past that but I sure do have one this year (somewhat deservedly I might add!) and this was on it.
Ahhhhh, sweet sweet love. Don't hate me 'cuz my car is beautiful.
Pray that the deal goes all the way through!
Gotta Love Veggie Tales
The ten C's...Veggie Style!
1. Y'all have no other Gods b'fore Me.
2. No makin' idols.
3. When y'all use my name, y'better mean it.
4. Lay off the trail one day a week.
5. Mind yer Ma and Pa.
6. No killin' folks.
7. Dance with who brung ya.
8. No swipin'.
9. No lyin'.
10. No hankerin' for things that ain't yours.
1. Y'all have no other Gods b'fore Me.
2. No makin' idols.
3. When y'all use my name, y'better mean it.
4. Lay off the trail one day a week.
5. Mind yer Ma and Pa.
6. No killin' folks.
7. Dance with who brung ya.
8. No swipin'.
9. No lyin'.
10. No hankerin' for things that ain't yours.
Ain't never gonna be friend like me!
Ok, so to go along with Amy's insanity...here is my pick. Now weirdly, I like big dogs that are fierce and loyal and can pull their own weight. But this is Florida and I always feel so bad for big dogs so....this one can ride in my lap, sleep in my bed and generally become princess number five. We'll see. I'm just TOYING with the idea. (Badum bump)
Online Devotional
The Power of Peace
Today's Scripture
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).
No matter what may be going on all around you today, you can still live in peace. The scripture encourages us to not let our hearts be troubled. In other words, don’t meditate on all the negative things in this world to the point that it steals your peace. If you have fear, worry or anxiety about anything, recognize that those feelings aren’t from God because He has promised to give you a spirit of power, love and a sound mind. There is tremendous power in peace. When you are at peace internally, you can think more clearly. You can hear the voice of God more easily. You’ll make better decisions. Even your physical body responds to peace. The enemy knows this, and his goal is to steal your peace. He tries to set you up to get upset. But when you choose to receive God’s peace, then no weapon formed against you shall prosper. You can live in peace, you can live in joy, and you can live the abundant life God has for you.
Today's Scripture
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).
No matter what may be going on all around you today, you can still live in peace. The scripture encourages us to not let our hearts be troubled. In other words, don’t meditate on all the negative things in this world to the point that it steals your peace. If you have fear, worry or anxiety about anything, recognize that those feelings aren’t from God because He has promised to give you a spirit of power, love and a sound mind. There is tremendous power in peace. When you are at peace internally, you can think more clearly. You can hear the voice of God more easily. You’ll make better decisions. Even your physical body responds to peace. The enemy knows this, and his goal is to steal your peace. He tries to set you up to get upset. But when you choose to receive God’s peace, then no weapon formed against you shall prosper. You can live in peace, you can live in joy, and you can live the abundant life God has for you.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Butter Bacon and Sex
Jeff and I were IMing this morning and it went something like this:
J-Did you get bf?
S- no, I'm starving. I need to go make my protein shake.
J-you need b b and se
S- butter bacon and sex?
J- wha?
S-that is the first thing that came into my mind
J-I'll be right home
S- lol, what did it stand for?
J-biscuits, bacon and salsa eggs
S-oh. yummy. Do you know where the honey that Tim brought me is?
J-??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
S-nevermind.
All of a sudden it dawned on me. IM's and email's master plan to slowly drive us all insane with misunderstandings so profound that they cause the best of friends to be ripped apart, marriages to fail and young children to go mad.
But somehow, we techno-junkies still latch on to the newest thing like a baby to it's mama's breast. Wow. That's a visual. That I still experience every day. Relentlessly. But that's another story...
We've all had our share of email faux paux's and IM blunders but really, shouldn't there just be blanket understanding that this is not actual conversation? Why is it so easy to be misunderstood? Back in the day all they HAD was the written word. I think that they were so careful, so exact of speech that there was little room for misunderstanding.
Though I imagine there were a few similar circumstances.
At any rate, it was a fun IM with my DH this morning.
Love u babe TTYL..b b and se when you get home. :)
J-Did you get bf?
S- no, I'm starving. I need to go make my protein shake.
J-you need b b and se
S- butter bacon and sex?
J- wha?
S-that is the first thing that came into my mind
J-I'll be right home
S- lol, what did it stand for?
J-biscuits, bacon and salsa eggs
S-oh. yummy. Do you know where the honey that Tim brought me is?
J-??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
S-nevermind.
All of a sudden it dawned on me. IM's and email's master plan to slowly drive us all insane with misunderstandings so profound that they cause the best of friends to be ripped apart, marriages to fail and young children to go mad.
But somehow, we techno-junkies still latch on to the newest thing like a baby to it's mama's breast. Wow. That's a visual. That I still experience every day. Relentlessly. But that's another story...
We've all had our share of email faux paux's and IM blunders but really, shouldn't there just be blanket understanding that this is not actual conversation? Why is it so easy to be misunderstood? Back in the day all they HAD was the written word. I think that they were so careful, so exact of speech that there was little room for misunderstanding.
Though I imagine there were a few similar circumstances.
At any rate, it was a fun IM with my DH this morning.
Love u babe TTYL..b b and se when you get home. :)
Sunday, July 13, 2008
He's a 119 in my book!
and I scored lower than him! Is that good or bad? Lol He seriously does rock though.
Man, do I love my husband. I am going to have him do the test himself and see what he scores. I read that Fearless was "brutally" honest. Lol I figure even if he scores himself lower than I did, I still win since this is the score that he is to ME!
Man, do I love my husband. I am going to have him do the test himself and see what he scores. I read that Fearless was "brutally" honest. Lol I figure even if he scores himself lower than I did, I still win since this is the score that he is to ME!
 | 119 As a 1930s husband, I am |
Family Integration Part One
This post would probably be seventeen pages long if I did it in one so we'll break it up a bit. Fair?
I went to a church service today to see a friend's child get baptized. It was pretty good. I was relieved to hear him qualify appropriately about child baptism (dedication) and believers baptism since she was five and completely petrified. Lol Poor kid. I don't think I've ever seen as tight a grip as that kid had on her Mom.
Funny thing he quoted by Winston Churchhill:
If you are going through hell...keep going. FUNNY!
It made me miss Calvary pretty bad though. I am way too loyal for my own good. I mean, I literally MISSED the pastor of my own church by seeing a different one operate. Sheesh. I am so lame. On the phone to Jeff (in Vero) on the way home, I found myself literally dissecting how he did it, his personality traits and preaching style, exposition vs. dispensation, etc. etc. Then I caught myself and was like. WHOA. WHO AM I????? Big fat nobody, that's who.
Sorry folks, I just like PD better. So shoot me.
It also got me further thinking about family integration. Yep people. You may officially call me a dedicated, die-hard, revolutionist family integration believer. Let's just take said service today:
I had to leave the kids at home since it was not....Family Integrated.
I could not have ever left them in the company of strangers (specifically only Kate at this point which actually makes it even tougher) so how does one even visit a church without leaving their children at home or in the company of strangers??? And you all know that churchies (as my sexy SIL calls them) are the WEIRDEST of people.
So if one wants to visit a church that is not family integrated, one leaves their kids with a sitter or strangers?
What if the parents like the church? Then they have to visit again and again before making a decision and before anyone leaves their kids with strangers they would rightly GET TO KNOW THEM FIRST right? RIGHT?
I know, I know, WRONG. GO ahead. Leave them on with the strange churchies. Whatev.
You suffer your consequences, I'll suffer mine.
A friend yesterday was telling me of this woman who had charge of her children in a group setting said some pretty unbelievable things to them...and I thought. Well, there ya' go.
So at the very least, a church really should at least OFFER the ability to keep kids with you. I mean in a thousand different circumstances you are leaving the ability to attend church completley OUT OF THE QUESTION if you do not offer this option.
By the way? Yes, my church does. Soon anyway! Woohoo!
I went to a church service today to see a friend's child get baptized. It was pretty good. I was relieved to hear him qualify appropriately about child baptism (dedication) and believers baptism since she was five and completely petrified. Lol Poor kid. I don't think I've ever seen as tight a grip as that kid had on her Mom.
Funny thing he quoted by Winston Churchhill:
If you are going through hell...keep going. FUNNY!
It made me miss Calvary pretty bad though. I am way too loyal for my own good. I mean, I literally MISSED the pastor of my own church by seeing a different one operate. Sheesh. I am so lame. On the phone to Jeff (in Vero) on the way home, I found myself literally dissecting how he did it, his personality traits and preaching style, exposition vs. dispensation, etc. etc. Then I caught myself and was like. WHOA. WHO AM I????? Big fat nobody, that's who.
Sorry folks, I just like PD better. So shoot me.
It also got me further thinking about family integration. Yep people. You may officially call me a dedicated, die-hard, revolutionist family integration believer. Let's just take said service today:
I had to leave the kids at home since it was not....Family Integrated.
I could not have ever left them in the company of strangers (specifically only Kate at this point which actually makes it even tougher) so how does one even visit a church without leaving their children at home or in the company of strangers??? And you all know that churchies (as my sexy SIL calls them) are the WEIRDEST of people.
So if one wants to visit a church that is not family integrated, one leaves their kids with a sitter or strangers?
What if the parents like the church? Then they have to visit again and again before making a decision and before anyone leaves their kids with strangers they would rightly GET TO KNOW THEM FIRST right? RIGHT?
I know, I know, WRONG. GO ahead. Leave them on with the strange churchies. Whatev.
You suffer your consequences, I'll suffer mine.
A friend yesterday was telling me of this woman who had charge of her children in a group setting said some pretty unbelievable things to them...and I thought. Well, there ya' go.
So at the very least, a church really should at least OFFER the ability to keep kids with you. I mean in a thousand different circumstances you are leaving the ability to attend church completley OUT OF THE QUESTION if you do not offer this option.
By the way? Yes, my church does. Soon anyway! Woohoo!
Sloan's Swarovski Crystal Bracelets!
Hi everyone! Sloan here! I feel like I am some special person posting a post on my Mom's blog. :o) Well here are some samples of the bracelets I make. I love to make ALL different kinds. From Salvation bracelets to birthstone colors, anything really. Actually, the light green "peridot" bracelet in this post is the brithstone for August! These make wonderful gifts for any occasion. I am actually going to be having a bracelet making class this summer. So if you are interested or have any questions BE SURE to contact me through my Mom. I will be sending an email out to the homeschooling group soon, so be sure to look out for that! The very top pictures are actually not bracelets but anklets!
Thanks for having a look!
Sloan <><
Thanks for having a look!
Sloan <><
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
WHO'S the cutest??????
Dancing to 'Cotton-eyed Joe', Kate melts all our hearts with a hop-skip-and-a-jump!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Shameless Plug
I was so happy the kids were home, I allowed them the ultimate mess. Kate was so cute playing with her sisters but it went terribly wrong when we SHAMELESSLY showed off Kate's shape knowledge. Oh well. She IS a smartie. Is that how you spell smartie?
Actually....
Post script: Ok, stop. rewind. Actually the MUSIC is nice, but the lyrics are well,
quite tragic actually.
Enjoy!!! Lol
I am a lighthouse, worn by the weather and the waves.
I keep my lamp lit, to warn the sailors on their way.
I had a keeper, he helped me warn the ships at sea.
We had grown closer, 'till his joy meant everything to me.
And he was to marry, a girl who shone with beauty and light.
And they loved each other, and with me watched the sunsets into night.
[Chorus:]
And the waves crashing around me, the sand slips out to sea.
And the winds that blow remind me, of what has been, and what can never be.
She'd had to leave us, my keeper he prayed for a safe return.
But when the night came, the weather to a raging storm had turned.
He watched her ship fight, but in vain against the wild and terrible wind.
In me so helpless, as dashed against the rock she met her end.
[Chorus]
Then on the next day, my keeper found her washed up on the SHORE.
He kissed her cold face, that they'd be together soon he'd swore.
I saw him crying, watched as he buried her in the sand.
And then he climbed my tower, and off of the edge of me he ran.
[Chorus]
I am a lighthouse, worn by the weather and the waves.
And though I am empty, I still warn the sailors on their way.
quite tragic actually.
Enjoy!!! Lol
I am a lighthouse, worn by the weather and the waves.
I keep my lamp lit, to warn the sailors on their way.
I had a keeper, he helped me warn the ships at sea.
We had grown closer, 'till his joy meant everything to me.
And he was to marry, a girl who shone with beauty and light.
And they loved each other, and with me watched the sunsets into night.
[Chorus:]
And the waves crashing around me, the sand slips out to sea.
And the winds that blow remind me, of what has been, and what can never be.
She'd had to leave us, my keeper he prayed for a safe return.
But when the night came, the weather to a raging storm had turned.
He watched her ship fight, but in vain against the wild and terrible wind.
In me so helpless, as dashed against the rock she met her end.
[Chorus]
Then on the next day, my keeper found her washed up on the SHORE.
He kissed her cold face, that they'd be together soon he'd swore.
I saw him crying, watched as he buried her in the sand.
And then he climbed my tower, and off of the edge of me he ran.
[Chorus]
I am a lighthouse, worn by the weather and the waves.
And though I am empty, I still warn the sailors on their way.
I am a Lighthouse
Love this song. May be busy here for a few days so I thought I would leave a nice song instead of a weird post!
Wow, this is gonna be weird.
I have a really BAD confession to make.
For the last oh, I'd say HOUR I have not been working.
I have been lost in the blog-o-sphere. I am currently trying to remember how that happened. I honestly cannot remember how I got sidetracked onto some stranger's blog but I did...
anway, I ended up on this amazing blog of some guy's who is married and from Virginia and moved the the Bronx, no less. His VERy cool and sexy sister who also has a major liver problem sends him quirky, strange, dark, weirdo but amazing videos of oh say, making red paint with beet juice, draining her bile bag and painting beautiful paintings with the red and um, green paint. Turning them all into postcards and mailing them out to friends and family. I would link to it but really now, are you SURE you want to see it?
All you local yokels might ruin my "oh-isn't-it-just-a-cool-NY-culture feeling about this guy's blog.
Anyway, reading about how he is studying and getting into Bronx history, commenting intellectually on the current culture of where he lives now. On and on this interesting, intellectual, well written, funny, warm, blog goes and it reminded me of:
THE LIFE I ALWAYS WANTED.
This is my life in just a few short sentences that I always dreamed of.
Penthouse apartment (of COURSE)
in NYC
amazingly thin, gorgeous and well read.
Long flowing black pants. You know the kind Am. That MOVE and swish when you walk. I actually have some.
Sipping red wine and discussing the latest read, foreign film or to DIE for desert at the local corner bistro.
Yeah. Christianity has a way of getting in the way of life like that.
So seeing this guys blog BACK IN NY where I was....where I almost tasted that life...was nostalgic and well, you know, here comes my mid life crisis. Lol
I was in NYC struggling along....going on temp jobs, trying to land an audition...you know, seeking after the THING.
On the day I find out I was PG with Sloan, I got a call from Tavern on the Green that I had gotten the job (you would not have BELIEVED that interview process..first run through you stood in a line while someone walked past saying yes, no, yes, no...and that was just the FIRST run through!)
AND I got a call for an audition for you guessed it, All My Children.
I turned them both down and came back to Florida.
So, this morning getting lost in all this great, freaky, weird, yummy MEAT of culture..I miss it. I miss it. I miss it. I miss it.
But then...reality. They use the F word a lot. Why? They have no deeper sense of life except for their love of family. They have to love BEYOND that. THey can't just be taken with humanity on an interest level, you have to actually LOVE people...God...not just your immediate circle. Does that make sense>
You cannot have this "life" and have it be deep. Because it is not deep. It is shallow and meaningless.
I am not quite sure why the two lives cannot live as one. But I have never met a Christian who lives this life or even LOOKS like they live this life.
They all have Target shorts on, and have 3 kids and money problems. Is that a stereotype? Sorry. That's me except it's Walmart and four kids.
So whilst I am completely lost in this guy's blog knowing if I comment he will get linked back here and see oh-boring-life-that-I-lead....I come back to my homepage.
It was like landing at Orlando International after being abroad. Weird.
9 emails.
5 from my husband.
Including one with an attachment that reads Momfile.pdf
It said:
I love yo so much all that is missing is U.
Cheesy?
Maybe. But it made me smile and realize I didn't lose anything in the trade off.
I gained the best God had for me. Love of a man and children. An aspiration for a quieter life filled with day to day tasks that were storable in higher places.
The ability to struggle along with God like my Christian counterparts all the while wondering if I were meant for greater things but God, the ultimate parent, keeping me grounded where I needed to be so I would not fall too far away from Him.
Hold me tight Lord. Hold me tight.
For the last oh, I'd say HOUR I have not been working.
I have been lost in the blog-o-sphere. I am currently trying to remember how that happened. I honestly cannot remember how I got sidetracked onto some stranger's blog but I did...
anway, I ended up on this amazing blog of some guy's who is married and from Virginia and moved the the Bronx, no less. His VERy cool and sexy sister who also has a major liver problem sends him quirky, strange, dark, weirdo but amazing videos of oh say, making red paint with beet juice, draining her bile bag and painting beautiful paintings with the red and um, green paint. Turning them all into postcards and mailing them out to friends and family. I would link to it but really now, are you SURE you want to see it?
All you local yokels might ruin my "oh-isn't-it-just-a-cool-NY-culture feeling about this guy's blog.
Anyway, reading about how he is studying and getting into Bronx history, commenting intellectually on the current culture of where he lives now. On and on this interesting, intellectual, well written, funny, warm, blog goes and it reminded me of:
THE LIFE I ALWAYS WANTED.
This is my life in just a few short sentences that I always dreamed of.
Penthouse apartment (of COURSE)
in NYC
amazingly thin, gorgeous and well read.
Long flowing black pants. You know the kind Am. That MOVE and swish when you walk. I actually have some.
Sipping red wine and discussing the latest read, foreign film or to DIE for desert at the local corner bistro.
Yeah. Christianity has a way of getting in the way of life like that.
So seeing this guys blog BACK IN NY where I was....where I almost tasted that life...was nostalgic and well, you know, here comes my mid life crisis. Lol
I was in NYC struggling along....going on temp jobs, trying to land an audition...you know, seeking after the THING.
On the day I find out I was PG with Sloan, I got a call from Tavern on the Green that I had gotten the job (you would not have BELIEVED that interview process..first run through you stood in a line while someone walked past saying yes, no, yes, no...and that was just the FIRST run through!)
AND I got a call for an audition for you guessed it, All My Children.
I turned them both down and came back to Florida.
So, this morning getting lost in all this great, freaky, weird, yummy MEAT of culture..I miss it. I miss it. I miss it. I miss it.
But then...reality. They use the F word a lot. Why? They have no deeper sense of life except for their love of family. They have to love BEYOND that. THey can't just be taken with humanity on an interest level, you have to actually LOVE people...God...not just your immediate circle. Does that make sense>
You cannot have this "life" and have it be deep. Because it is not deep. It is shallow and meaningless.
I am not quite sure why the two lives cannot live as one. But I have never met a Christian who lives this life or even LOOKS like they live this life.
They all have Target shorts on, and have 3 kids and money problems. Is that a stereotype? Sorry. That's me except it's Walmart and four kids.
So whilst I am completely lost in this guy's blog knowing if I comment he will get linked back here and see oh-boring-life-that-I-lead....I come back to my homepage.
It was like landing at Orlando International after being abroad. Weird.
9 emails.
5 from my husband.
Including one with an attachment that reads Momfile.pdf
It said:
I love yo so much all that is missing is U.
Cheesy?
Maybe. But it made me smile and realize I didn't lose anything in the trade off.
I gained the best God had for me. Love of a man and children. An aspiration for a quieter life filled with day to day tasks that were storable in higher places.
The ability to struggle along with God like my Christian counterparts all the while wondering if I were meant for greater things but God, the ultimate parent, keeping me grounded where I needed to be so I would not fall too far away from Him.
Hold me tight Lord. Hold me tight.
Picture thought of the Day
Boy do I miss Kate! And Jeff, Sloan Rach and Lauren...but little Kate kisses are irresistable!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
What a little bit of God can do...on a Monday
If you see a "Brian" commenting, (everyone say hi to Brian!)
that is my artistic director. (and all around goof for those of you who really read it)
He is the one who is responsible, well, I have to admit it, for the entire creative layout and beauty of the magazine. That back page last month? Yep, that's Bri.
Anyway, I thought it ironic but God had other plans when I was writing yesterday's post. I was thinking..I mean I LITERALLY had the thought that I was glad my two worlds didn't cross. I was thankful for the blog and my HS group and happy that I could share my thoughts without the other side.
So imagine when in passing I said the word blog and next thing you know?
Heeeeeeere's Brian! (What a little google can do)
Well, God had a plan because after he read my post he called me. (Bri, not God)
And comforted me with words that were well, just normal.
(Hope you don't mind me sharing this Bri)
He told me he had gotten together with some friends over the weekend. They all knew each other when they were single. Now they were all married and had kids.
And they were all now in the same boat. Everyone was trying to get ahead. Srtiving , pushing reaching for....the thing. Everyone's thing is different.
Anyway, that the point maybe was that life just KEEPS COMING AT YOU. It doesn't stop coming. It got me thinking that it was so true. Life just keeps on coming...there is no break, no attaining the "thing", just a constant roll of experiences. Sometimes busy, sometimes calm, sometimes happy, sometimes sad...Life just is.
It reminded me that I often think that God cares more about HOW you handle your circumstances than your actual circumstances.
Bri reminded me how much we love the mag and that there are often solutions to the seemingly daunting. He offered really practical solutions and more importantly a desire to hang with it and help me return to my first calling. Wife and motherhood.
My point is that I ended up feeling like I could do it!
(Bri may not realize he has the gift of encouragement!)
I don't know if Bri will ever come by these parts again, but he is surely welcome to and yesterday he became an honorary blogging buddy!
Then there was Tif...who magically called and ended up getting what could only be called a real earful. Talking things out with her (a.k.a. VENTING) reminded me that we all really are in the same boat one way or the other. I felt so much better just getting the trillions of thoughts out of my way overstocked head. THANK YOU TIF. Thank you for allowing me to speak my mind when it runs so contrary to lots of other things. Thanks for letting me talk about the stuff I go through regarding parenting without being offended (or at least hiding it really well!) You really were a good friend to me yesterday listening to all my blah blah blah.
And of course there is ROMANS. Lol Thanks God, for pushing me past my screaming flesh to continue this Monday night bible study...Romans reminded me WOW. That's right. I LOVE THE WORD OF GOD and what can you say about Romans? I mean, come on. It is just so good. This new study of it is going to be wonderful. We seemed to have covered creation, salvation, faith and wretched man syndrome, proving yet again, that even in Biblical times, Paul and everyone else went through it. And by it I am sure you know what I mean.
Today, I am pressing on!
Sorry for those whom I worried.
No I am not putting the kids back in school.
Yes, I am returning to church one day.
Yes, I love the magazine but I love my family more and take parenting as the more important role, which is why the struggle is there.
Thank you Monday night ladies for your commitment to the study group and reminding me that God and His Word are my ultimate comfort and source of wisdom.
Thanks for staying after too and getting that old discussion on parenting going that I love so much!
Alright! Enough! Time for cup a Joe. I'm out!
that is my artistic director. (and all around goof for those of you who really read it)
He is the one who is responsible, well, I have to admit it, for the entire creative layout and beauty of the magazine. That back page last month? Yep, that's Bri.
Anyway, I thought it ironic but God had other plans when I was writing yesterday's post. I was thinking..I mean I LITERALLY had the thought that I was glad my two worlds didn't cross. I was thankful for the blog and my HS group and happy that I could share my thoughts without the other side.
So imagine when in passing I said the word blog and next thing you know?
Heeeeeeere's Brian! (What a little google can do)
Well, God had a plan because after he read my post he called me. (Bri, not God)
And comforted me with words that were well, just normal.
(Hope you don't mind me sharing this Bri)
He told me he had gotten together with some friends over the weekend. They all knew each other when they were single. Now they were all married and had kids.
And they were all now in the same boat. Everyone was trying to get ahead. Srtiving , pushing reaching for....the thing. Everyone's thing is different.
Anyway, that the point maybe was that life just KEEPS COMING AT YOU. It doesn't stop coming. It got me thinking that it was so true. Life just keeps on coming...there is no break, no attaining the "thing", just a constant roll of experiences. Sometimes busy, sometimes calm, sometimes happy, sometimes sad...Life just is.
It reminded me that I often think that God cares more about HOW you handle your circumstances than your actual circumstances.
Bri reminded me how much we love the mag and that there are often solutions to the seemingly daunting. He offered really practical solutions and more importantly a desire to hang with it and help me return to my first calling. Wife and motherhood.
My point is that I ended up feeling like I could do it!
(Bri may not realize he has the gift of encouragement!)
I don't know if Bri will ever come by these parts again, but he is surely welcome to and yesterday he became an honorary blogging buddy!
Then there was Tif...who magically called and ended up getting what could only be called a real earful. Talking things out with her (a.k.a. VENTING) reminded me that we all really are in the same boat one way or the other. I felt so much better just getting the trillions of thoughts out of my way overstocked head. THANK YOU TIF. Thank you for allowing me to speak my mind when it runs so contrary to lots of other things. Thanks for letting me talk about the stuff I go through regarding parenting without being offended (or at least hiding it really well!) You really were a good friend to me yesterday listening to all my blah blah blah.
And of course there is ROMANS. Lol Thanks God, for pushing me past my screaming flesh to continue this Monday night bible study...Romans reminded me WOW. That's right. I LOVE THE WORD OF GOD and what can you say about Romans? I mean, come on. It is just so good. This new study of it is going to be wonderful. We seemed to have covered creation, salvation, faith and wretched man syndrome, proving yet again, that even in Biblical times, Paul and everyone else went through it. And by it I am sure you know what I mean.
Today, I am pressing on!
Sorry for those whom I worried.
No I am not putting the kids back in school.
Yes, I am returning to church one day.
Yes, I love the magazine but I love my family more and take parenting as the more important role, which is why the struggle is there.
Thank you Monday night ladies for your commitment to the study group and reminding me that God and His Word are my ultimate comfort and source of wisdom.
Thanks for staying after too and getting that old discussion on parenting going that I love so much!
Alright! Enough! Time for cup a Joe. I'm out!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Stream of Thought
Kids are away with Jeff so I can create an entire issue by Wednesday. Yep. My new life. Thankfully, we are feeling very clear on what we need to do now so it is just a waiting game. :) We are hoping to keep build it up over the next school year and hope some huge corp comes in and buys it up from us. Can you uh, pray for that please?
I can no longer keep up with all the activities in my life and I am beginning to realize that letting go and letting whatever activities are for this current time just happen. I am going to try to stop doing it all. Actually I am not doing it all. I am going to stop feeling like I have to do it all and then guilty when I don't.
There is a season for everything and this is the season for what I am doing right now. It is weird that it has brought new friends, acquaintances, troubles and joys than what I used to have.
The Higher road has no place in business let me tell you. Not many people care. I spend a lot of time talking to people about what is good right and true. Specifically there are these two groups of people who do not like each other and they fight and scheme and plan. I often feel like I am running around with my hands up yelling Stop! Don't! Wait! in a room full of small toddlers with firearms.
It matters not. They just shoot at random.
Jeff and I are wanting to move again. Get outta here. There is property he is finding so cheap it is not even funny. 7 acres with a nice trailer N of Eustis for
$75K. I kid you not. IN Vero there is a newish 3/2.5 with a 2 car gar. for FIFTY NINE. (over off of 21st Chewhi)
Of course, the North always beckons...TN, KY...Sloan says all the "maidens of worth" type people live in Alabama. Lol Too cute. I do wish I could give her more like minded people. Ones that I could actually tolerate on a regular basis that is.
Maybe I should just give up and smack 'em all into whatever. Rach should go to art school. Sloan should go to tennis school and Lauren truly, truly is a Rennaissance woman. She is teaching herself to play the piano and is going to be better than Sloan. She can climb a 30 foot rock wall without blinking (and did so in downtown Eustis on the 4th and rang the bell!) She can sign, dance, act and cook. WELL.
I can't teach her those things. Someone else has to. If I didn't have kids, this magazine would have been a perfect fit for me. But then I would not have had the life experiences with parenting to write it. But again, it could have been about something else. I think I just mean publishing in general would have been a good fit.
But I do have kids. And mothering is a full time job if done properly. Subsequently you give up your own life for theirs. Sigh. I really am not nearly as miserable as this sounds. Just sayin'. I really NEED to get back to the kids! I think I do anyway.
So...our ties feel so loose these days and Mom is faltering as usual so I go where the Dad wants to go. When the Dad wants to go and how the Dad wants to go.
I just hope we go one way or the other.
I can no longer keep up with all the activities in my life and I am beginning to realize that letting go and letting whatever activities are for this current time just happen. I am going to try to stop doing it all. Actually I am not doing it all. I am going to stop feeling like I have to do it all and then guilty when I don't.
There is a season for everything and this is the season for what I am doing right now. It is weird that it has brought new friends, acquaintances, troubles and joys than what I used to have.
The Higher road has no place in business let me tell you. Not many people care. I spend a lot of time talking to people about what is good right and true. Specifically there are these two groups of people who do not like each other and they fight and scheme and plan. I often feel like I am running around with my hands up yelling Stop! Don't! Wait! in a room full of small toddlers with firearms.
It matters not. They just shoot at random.
Jeff and I are wanting to move again. Get outta here. There is property he is finding so cheap it is not even funny. 7 acres with a nice trailer N of Eustis for
$75K. I kid you not. IN Vero there is a newish 3/2.5 with a 2 car gar. for FIFTY NINE. (over off of 21st Chewhi)
Of course, the North always beckons...TN, KY...Sloan says all the "maidens of worth" type people live in Alabama. Lol Too cute. I do wish I could give her more like minded people. Ones that I could actually tolerate on a regular basis that is.
Maybe I should just give up and smack 'em all into whatever. Rach should go to art school. Sloan should go to tennis school and Lauren truly, truly is a Rennaissance woman. She is teaching herself to play the piano and is going to be better than Sloan. She can climb a 30 foot rock wall without blinking (and did so in downtown Eustis on the 4th and rang the bell!) She can sign, dance, act and cook. WELL.
I can't teach her those things. Someone else has to. If I didn't have kids, this magazine would have been a perfect fit for me. But then I would not have had the life experiences with parenting to write it. But again, it could have been about something else. I think I just mean publishing in general would have been a good fit.
But I do have kids. And mothering is a full time job if done properly. Subsequently you give up your own life for theirs. Sigh. I really am not nearly as miserable as this sounds. Just sayin'. I really NEED to get back to the kids! I think I do anyway.
So...our ties feel so loose these days and Mom is faltering as usual so I go where the Dad wants to go. When the Dad wants to go and how the Dad wants to go.
I just hope we go one way or the other.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Gidget
Go see Gidget's beautiful post on her anniversary!
http://gardenofgems.blogspot.com/2008/07/eleven-years.html
http://gardenofgems.blogspot.com/2008/07/eleven-years.html
Happy Birthday Tif!
On our family birthdays, we all take a turn around the table telling what we appreciate about the person. That also has gone on a few times when enjoying a friend's birthday out! So here it is blogstyle about the incredible Homeschool Cool. (a.k.a. Tiffany)
Sloan likes Tiffany because she speaks to her like an adult without reservation. She shows her vulnerability to Sloan making Sloan feel like she is a trusted friend to her instead of just a child of a friend. (wow!)
I like Tiffany, because she is wise and goofy all at the same time. Everyone seems to like her. I mean EVERYONE. Does ANYONE not like you??? I wish I were afflicted with such a disease.
Anyway, she is one cool Mommy-O, does school the way I want to, and REALLY knows how to pat a baby's back. (haha)
She's thoughtful, funny, child-like and has a big heart. And I really don't even know her that well.
She is known in our house, if you'll forgive me the rest of you, as the absolute favorite of the entire group. And that's no small distinction amongst such a group of ladies!
We pray God's richest blessings over you Tiffany. Enjoy this special day. I hope it exceeds your expectations. You deserve it!
Love, The Clunns
Sloan likes Tiffany because she speaks to her like an adult without reservation. She shows her vulnerability to Sloan making Sloan feel like she is a trusted friend to her instead of just a child of a friend. (wow!)
I like Tiffany, because she is wise and goofy all at the same time. Everyone seems to like her. I mean EVERYONE. Does ANYONE not like you??? I wish I were afflicted with such a disease.
Anyway, she is one cool Mommy-O, does school the way I want to, and REALLY knows how to pat a baby's back. (haha)
She's thoughtful, funny, child-like and has a big heart. And I really don't even know her that well.
She is known in our house, if you'll forgive me the rest of you, as the absolute favorite of the entire group. And that's no small distinction amongst such a group of ladies!
We pray God's richest blessings over you Tiffany. Enjoy this special day. I hope it exceeds your expectations. You deserve it!
Love, The Clunns
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Stream of Thought
House is Quiet.
Second cup of Joe.
Caught up on Blogs.
Don't you hate it when you leave a comment on someone's blog and then you second guess it? So you go back and leave a second one trying to waterdown the first one? But then you realize you really also want to say X, Y or Z? So you either dare to leave another or just say forget it? Or you DELETE it leaving everyone wondering what the heck was there? UGH.
I really am trying to stay out of anything remotely controversial lately. But it seems to find me somehow.
I am giving up on a few things...realizing it just-doesn't-matter all that much.
It's okay if we don't fit. We never have as a family. We don't fit on either side of church.
We don't fit on either side of our families.
And I don't fit into my fat jeans.
Hence, the gym comment on Lisa's blog. Lol
So..we wander aimlessly through...more Ecclesiastes....what does ANYTHING really MATTER?
Does it MATTER if we endeavor to adhere to this or that?
Do we just go through life compacting garbage like Wall-E and hoping and just waiting for something better?
HOW much change should we be willing to put up with?
How much?
Don't ask me. Lol
I was at a 4th gathering yesterday and some people were joking around talking about how their kid was spoken for by so and so's kid. Haha. Big joke type thing.
Then one lady decided to STEP OUT and say you know, I used to think arranged marriages were a bad thing but now I think they are good! So of course, I say, yes. Our girls are being raised to court not date!
Dead silence. Lol
I am thinking, what? Did she NOT just say she thought arranged marriages was a good idea?
People often say what people do not mean.
You will rarely get that with me.
Well, there is your stream of thought for the day.
Not much in there these days.
Second cup of Joe.
Caught up on Blogs.
Don't you hate it when you leave a comment on someone's blog and then you second guess it? So you go back and leave a second one trying to waterdown the first one? But then you realize you really also want to say X, Y or Z? So you either dare to leave another or just say forget it? Or you DELETE it leaving everyone wondering what the heck was there? UGH.
I really am trying to stay out of anything remotely controversial lately. But it seems to find me somehow.
I am giving up on a few things...realizing it just-doesn't-matter all that much.
It's okay if we don't fit. We never have as a family. We don't fit on either side of church.
We don't fit on either side of our families.
And I don't fit into my fat jeans.
Hence, the gym comment on Lisa's blog. Lol
So..we wander aimlessly through...more Ecclesiastes....what does ANYTHING really MATTER?
Does it MATTER if we endeavor to adhere to this or that?
Do we just go through life compacting garbage like Wall-E and hoping and just waiting for something better?
HOW much change should we be willing to put up with?
How much?
Don't ask me. Lol
I was at a 4th gathering yesterday and some people were joking around talking about how their kid was spoken for by so and so's kid. Haha. Big joke type thing.
Then one lady decided to STEP OUT and say you know, I used to think arranged marriages were a bad thing but now I think they are good! So of course, I say, yes. Our girls are being raised to court not date!
Dead silence. Lol
I am thinking, what? Did she NOT just say she thought arranged marriages was a good idea?
People often say what people do not mean.
You will rarely get that with me.
Well, there is your stream of thought for the day.
Not much in there these days.
Morning!
Busy. Busy.
Things are very busy right now...I miss all my blogging buddies. I am busy planning the First Annual Family Fun Fest and it is taking up a lot of time. Sure to be fun and every single bit of it, FREE!!! Tons of kids games with prizes, jumpy houses, cotton candy, facepainting, Home Depot Build it projects, fire engines, craft tables, hot dogs, etc.etc. FREE! Yes, even the food. Sat. August 9th. Stay tuned!
But intstead of writing this morning, I am going to go catch up on YOUR blogs.
Love you guys. Turning a profit from home is no small task. But it's coming along and we are getting it better balanced at home too. A little at a time...
Just not a lot of EXTRA time for what I know have to consider a luxury!
S
Things are very busy right now...I miss all my blogging buddies. I am busy planning the First Annual Family Fun Fest and it is taking up a lot of time. Sure to be fun and every single bit of it, FREE!!! Tons of kids games with prizes, jumpy houses, cotton candy, facepainting, Home Depot Build it projects, fire engines, craft tables, hot dogs, etc.etc. FREE! Yes, even the food. Sat. August 9th. Stay tuned!
But intstead of writing this morning, I am going to go catch up on YOUR blogs.
Love you guys. Turning a profit from home is no small task. But it's coming along and we are getting it better balanced at home too. A little at a time...
Just not a lot of EXTRA time for what I know have to consider a luxury!
S
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
With the Living
Gosh you babies.
I'm BUSY!
I need some Thai!
Let's go to dinner!
I wrote a big long post and had to step away before I published it and when I came back, POOF. Gone.
Cheryl..your comment was funny! I sent out this issue to you today! Woohoo!
I am coming back soon but feel like a total FRAUD if you could see my house. I have two business meetings here tomorrow (one in the back room and those of you that have SEEN the back room know how serious that is!!)
I'm happily typing away about Your Happy Home and meanwhile, I have become Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout!
If you could see my room you literally would DIE!
So I am slaving the kids and fielding the work and wishing that Calgon was still on the market!!!!
I'm BUSY!
I need some Thai!
Let's go to dinner!
I wrote a big long post and had to step away before I published it and when I came back, POOF. Gone.
Cheryl..your comment was funny! I sent out this issue to you today! Woohoo!
I am coming back soon but feel like a total FRAUD if you could see my house. I have two business meetings here tomorrow (one in the back room and those of you that have SEEN the back room know how serious that is!!)
I'm happily typing away about Your Happy Home and meanwhile, I have become Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout!
If you could see my room you literally would DIE!
So I am slaving the kids and fielding the work and wishing that Calgon was still on the market!!!!
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