I am most pleased that illness eluded our family over the CHRISTmas break! Woo Hoo! Much healthy fun occurred including sleep overs, dance parties, movie nights, dinner w/friends here, dinner w/friends at their home, bon fires, singing, game playing, hiking, comedy night, baking, cooking, crafting...we did a bit of everything. This week, school started up for my teens, I went in to substitute teach and BAM I came down with a bear of a cold. … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2011
Confession
Guilty. At the risk of sounding like a pathetic loser…well there you have it, I am a pathetic loser - so who am I kidding. I did the whole comparison thing. The whole, she’s got it better than me. It’s not fair. Whah, whah. What about me? I deserve that! Blah, blah. Fail. Again. Been there? Thankfully, God’s mercies never cease – and He loves me in spite of myself. Forgive me Lord. Done. Bless her for how you have … [Read more...]
CHRISTmas Hope Realized
My Christmas memories are fresh on my mind, MOMents of life shared with my hubby and children dance through my head swaying merrily to the sound of shared laughter. Accompanied by the faint sound of Elvis singing Blue Christmas in the background. Blue Christmas… “I’ll have a blue Christmas without you.” Thoughts of family and friends who have lost loved ones swirl through my mind alongside my own joyful memories. Throughout the Christmas … [Read more...]
Texting and Driving Do Not Mix
Usually Monday is Music Monday here...however today I am posting this documentary because there is an epidemic of teens (and adults) texting while driving... and it is leading to tragedy. I implore you to have a conversation with your teen (and yourself) and resolve a text free car commitment for 2011 - that's a resolution worth keeping. It takes a little time to watch this AT&T Texting While Driving Documentary...but it's worth it. … [Read more...]
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