CAPTURED THOUGHTS and BIG BLESSINGS

Over One Thousand and Counting

2010-02-09T11:52:00.003-05:00

Just signed in to The LPM Blog and over 1300 women have signed up for the book discussion and that was at 11:30 AM. I would highly recommend and encourage the reading of So Long Insecurity. Believe me even though I feel more secure at this time of my life I still deal with some insecurities that bog me and rear there heads when I least expect it. I want walk in Victory on a daily basis.
Believing for a Breakthrough.

Jeremiah 29:11

So Long Insecurity

2010-02-05T11:16:00.004-05:00

you've been a bad friend to us.

I just received my book yesterday, and started reading through the pages. I recommend SLI to any women, mother of daughters and teenage girls. I can promise you that one some page in this book you will find either who you are or who you were. Also I can promise you there is a way to be secure. Pick up you copy and join Beth Moore and the Siestas at The LPM Blog, starting February 9th.

Of interest to Bloggers, You know who you are :)

2010-01-28T16:31:00.002-05:00

My daughter Sarah is a very good photographer. She just started a photo challenge. Click on her name and follow her blog.

Back to the New Phone!

2010-01-22T19:45:00.005-05:00

I couldn't resist, since the Rumor 2 cell-phone from Sprint I just had to add texting to my plan. I mean what good is a slider key board without texting? So, this non-texting blonde with little or no technical savvy is having a blast. The phone above is exactly like Sassy, bright, orange!

The Joys of Modern Teckie Stuff

2010-01-06T20:33:00.003-05:00

I have a new cell phone that arrived today. I just traded up in phones not services...yet. So weird how each phone is different. It's not like I use my phone often, I was just ready for a change. This phone has a slider texting keyboard in case I start texting (I haven't so far, but I may get adventuresome and add that to my plan) If I have texted I pay as you go I meant 8 texts in 5 years. Safe to say as to date I wouldn't get my moneys worth. I don't even us my minutes, I share a plan with my friend and we don't use the minutes between us...She got a new phone too hers is a beautiful blue, and mine is orange.
That's my day, how was yours? I pray it was a Blessed One!

Christmas SNOW

2010-01-05T22:25:00.004-05:00

I don't think it will compare to the snow we had before Christmas. It was nice to have a white Christmas.

With these cheery face, snow or not Christmas was delightful.
Aren't they the cutest?

John 3:16-For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, so that whoever believes in him shall have eternal life ......

A Blog You Might Like

2010-01-04T22:22:00.001-05:00

I just love reading Living Proof Ministries Blog with Beth Moore and her daughters. It inspires me, encourages me, and teaches me. It is sound Bibilical stuff (that's a spiritual word) . So, browse the site, and tell me and them what you think.
Blessings to all.

........for You are my Rock and my fortress. Psalm 71:3

Praise the Lord

2009-12-31T18:07:00.005-05:00

for new beginnings. Looking over the past year I have learned a couple of things, I would say the most important is the *his* (God's) GRACE is sufficient. (period!) No matter our circumstances or the outcome of those circumstances, we need to FOCUS on Jesus even when we step out of the boat, even when there is a storm going on.

Back to new beginnings, a new day, a new year. Step back and evaluate 2009. What do you want to leave behind? What do you want to carry forward? Everyday is a new beginning, and make each one count.

So here we are, JB and Sharon on Christmas Eve. My daughter Sarah took this photo. She is a top-notch photographer, self trained.

Anyway have a Blessed New Year.

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Jeremiah 29:11- For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

I'mmmmmm Back

2009-10-28T18:35:00.002-04:00

It has been a stressful month, for others in my family. When family hurts we hurt. It has been difficult to say the least. Someone ask me last Sunday a week ago, how I was and I said, I try tho say no matter how I am, the Bible says, This is the day the Lord has made, so it doesn't much matter how I feel. And I have to believe that all things work together even when we don't see the entire picture and maybe we never will.

I hope all is well with you.

2Timothy 1:7 NKJV
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power and of LOVE and of a sound mind.

Forever!

2009-09-10T18:31:00.002-04:00

That is how long it has been since I posted! I have been to the Beth Moore simulcast since I last posted. YIPPEE! Today we started our G.A.B. (Girls And Bibles) small group. It was great getting together with this women, it has been three months! We will follow the school calender schedule and have Bible study.
I hope all things are good with everyone.

A Glorious Weekend

2009-08-19T20:41:00.003-04:00

In Canaan Valley, WV, doing guess what? Golfing!! Yep, my husband and I went with two other couples and enjoyed the golfing and the beauty of nature. There were deer, ducks, chipmunk, raccoons. The fairways and the greens were beautiful. I will post pictures later.
Have a BLESSED DAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2009-08-12T22:49:00.001-04:00

SARAH

FUN

2009-08-10T13:35:00.002-04:00

Every year we go to Kings Dominion amusement park. This past weekend was it. Last year we took Samantha and Emilie, this year was Haley's turn. Notice I said was....we picked her up and she was crying, she wanted to go but was going to miss her family...her being with us has never resulted in crying. She said her tummy hurt, so we stopped to get her something to eat. We had only driven about 30 miles. She talked to her Mom and everything was good, then she started crying and said her tummy hurt, then she wailed and said it really.... really hurt. Decision time, we turned around and the wailing got louder and screeching about her tummy, I told her she was on her way to see her Mom and Dad, and Brother.....thinking this would help. It didn't. She threw-up.......her mom said she was miserable all day. Kings Dominion wasn't the same this year, we saw different rides and attractions, JB or I would say Haley would have liked this :(
Maybe next year.................
It was so hot there we left eaarlier than we normally would and we are still in a heat wave here at home. I am not a fan of hot weather that is for sure.

A good day for Golf and a Great God Day

2009-08-04T18:59:00.003-04:00

Extremely warm on the golf course today, but great fun with the girls. That's a God day. Having fun with friends, spending time together, laughing at faux pas, learning from each other, girl talk, that's a God day.
I am thankful for my friends, some of these ladies are new friends, what fun to have a common thread to build our friendship on.
Actually, all friendships are built on a common thread or interest. It may be your love of movies, books, sewing, or even lunch dates. Friendships also move into seasons of your life, whether you are a new mom, a career minded women (or both), a grandparent, or an empty-nester with no grandchildren. There are so many areas of life that you can build relationships. Find someone or several people to share your life with. You will be glad you did. There is nothing better for me than to surround myself with good people.
Just go out and have yourself a God day.

My August 1st Memory Verse

2009-07-31T19:40:00.002-04:00

Job 19:25 NLT

But as for me, I Know my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last.

Do you want to hear something interesting? I just learned this myself.

In ancient Israel a redeemer was a family member who bought a slaves way to freedom or as in (Ruth 3) who took care of a widow.

Let's remove the COLLAR

2009-07-30T08:53:00.005-04:00

Before or in case there is any hoopla about the collar JB is wearing I am going to explain it simply.
He is licensed to perform marriage ceremonies, and other events, but this was to perform the marriage of Staci to Walter. The collar was for their benefit and those attending the wedding.

Collar or No Collar, we as Christ followers are all called to minister to all people.
Now about the picture, I just love this picture of JB and myself so there it is until I find one that I like better .

Blessings All.

Rain, I mean a Good Hard Rain

2009-07-29T22:58:00.002-04:00

The veggies/herbs love it! It also makes for good sleeping weather. Clears the air. Not much going on but I thought I would drop in for a second.
I did golf yesterday and did well. It was very hot by the time we finished. My friend and I golfed with others the first 9 holes, then she and I finished the last nine.
I also had a meeting last night and fixed a meal for everyone.
Well, I will close for tonight.

Blessings to All!

My memory verse has been:

Psalm 68:19 NLT
Praise the Lord. Praise God our Savior; For each day he carries us in his arms.

I think I can now move on to another verse, I have three memorized. I am going to say the following out loud! I have noticed as I get I find it takes me longer to memorize now that I am ~~older.~~

Saturday is a good day

2009-07-25T20:24:00.003-04:00

The wedding, the stepdad who perfomed the ceremony, Sarah and Logan.

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Saturday is a good day

...........for golf. Just ask everyone who was at the course today. It was really busy and we were fortunate to get a cart, the last one available. Two weeks ago we had to leave and come back later due to the fact it was so busy.

I played fairly well today, and I feel really great physically afterwards. It did get hot today, about 91*.

I had two of the grandchildren this afternoon, then Haley had a sleepover to go to. Now I have Logan for the evening. He is a great little guy. Interesting, I never had little boys, and it is fun to see the differences in their actions and thought processes.

Z is for Zucchini

2009-07-24T13:07:00.003-04:00

Wow! That stuff grows like wildfire! We didn't grow any but my daughter did and it is huge. Not only huge but she has a lot of it. If there is a way to prepare it she has. So, I found a zucchini bread recipe that sounds delish, and since you can freeze quick breads, I have put that on my to-do list.
It is early in the day, so I am sure as the day moves on I will have a bit more to say.
Blessings,

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Outside my window... it's very dark, it's 11:30PM.

I am thinking...this is fun to do

I am thankful for...my family and my wonderful Friday night small group/friends.

From the kitchen...Tonight was bring a side dish for small group cookout.

I am wearing... sweat pants and tee shirt, night time apparel.

I am creating...very little these day, I am thinking of altering a spiral indes card file.

I am going...golfing tomorrow, I think.

I am reading...The LPM Blog and loving it!

I am hoping...good weather tomorrow.

I am hearing...the hummmm of my laptop.

Around the house...feels cluttered, I need to rearrange, agin the living/dining area

One of my favorite things....my grandchildren.

A few plans for the rest of the week...read above

I hope Logan enjoys his by himself time with us tomorrow.

A picture to share...maybe, well the picture posted above. It's Christmas Decorations. I thought it would be fun for July!

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So, I borrowed this from my friend Jeanne's blog, something fun to do and to fill a blog page.

40 years....

2009-07-23T21:20:00.002-04:00

No, I wasn't wandering in the desert....well, maybe I was part of the time, but the 40 years I am referring to is I just went to my 40 year class reunion. I mean Holy Smoke....my inward person thinks she is 18, well, maybe 36. How could it have been 40 years.....
I had a marvelous time, and yes you do go back in time. It was like a bunch of teenagers talking.
I really did recognize a lot of people, and the when I didn't the more you talked to each other a certain smile, a wave of the hand or other mannerism, and there they were 18 again.....
It was interesting to find out how many people have returned back to church, or were willing to talk about what they believe. We think some of it was they had seen my husbands picture in a ministers collar, and that opens up conversation. Probably getting a wee bit older brings people to reflection about their spiritual lives, i.e. destination.
I recommend everyone attend a class reunion or two, or three... I am looking forward to the next one.
Blessings.....

Golf

2009-07-20T20:37:00.002-04:00

I am really liking this game of golf, well for today. You know how we are, when we do good at something we love it, and the the other side of the coin is when we do poorly, we feel we should just quit. Such is life... we should do the right thing even when we feel like we don't feel like it. Our actions shouldn't be determined by how we feel but what we know is truth.

May ---Wedding Cake

2009-07-16T23:03:00.002-04:00

I baked the cake for my daughters wedding, and JB decorated it.
The flowers and ribbon are made from gum paste. I think he did a wonderful job.

Me and my BIG MOUTH

2009-07-16T21:42:00.003-04:00

"I have resolved that my mouth will not sin." Psalm 17:3b NIV

"Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips." Psalm 141:3 NIV

Actually these are going to be memory verses, so I thought I would just put them out there.
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I have taken up golf, and really I think I am doing quite well for a beginner. We went and hit some balls tonight which is fun to do. I didn't realize what great exercise golf is even when you rent a cart, you still do a bit of walking. You also develop a lot of upper body workout.
That's my day.
Blessings...................................................

Church

2009-07-15T13:02:00.005-04:00

was a lot of fun this past Sunday. We adults put on our kid hats and the whole service was led by the Promise Land leaders. So much fun, and I still remember the memory verse!

James 4:17
Remember, It is sin to know what you ought to do, and then not do it....NLT

To be pleasing to God should be our objective. Just think of the missed blessings we could have if we acted on what we know is right.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!

Blessings..................

Here it is!

2009-07-10T11:40:00.003-04:00

July 10th, and this is the first time I have blogged since the first of the year. I really want to be committed to blogging. I have never been one to journal or take notes, so I am a work in progress.

I just love this scripture.

Proverbs 7:4 Say to Wisdom, you are my sister and call understanding your intimate friend.

Is that the coolest?

Blessings

Let Me tell You

2009-01-01T18:00:00.004-05:00

About our New Years Eve. We had a band from Damascus Road Community Church that used the auditorium at our church Monocacy Valley Church. The name of the band is Holy Rain.It was a blessing beyond words. Being in the presence of the Lord was evident in this setting, and the move of the Holy Spirit was felt by many in attendance. Praise the Lord for all things. We started at around 7ish, and it went until around 10:30 pm.
Then JB, Samantha, Emilie, and I came home and Grandma Betty came upstairs and we all saw the New Year in. To top it off we, Wii'ed until 1:30a.m. this morning. It has been a really long time since I have seen 1 a.m.
Our New Years dinner was going to be pork, potatoes, sauerkraut, but I forgot to put the pork in the slow cooker, and we decided on homemade pizza. Yummy, I have just about perfected the crust, and JB does the rest. Sometimes we use our home grown tomatoes that I have made sauce from other times store bought.
I pray that all of you are Blessed through this New Year, and that you see the move of God in your life.
Hugs!

Merriman-Webster Says It

2008-12-31T11:57:00.005-05:00

res·o·lu·tion
Pronunciation:
\ˌre-zə-ˈlü-shən\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English resolucioun, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French resolucion, from Latin resolution-, resolutio, from resolvere
Date:
14th century
1: the act or process of resolving: as a: the act of analyzing a complex notion into simpler ones b: the act of answering : solving c: the act of determining d: the passing of a voice part from a dissonant to a consonant tone or the progression of a chord from dissonance to consonance e: the separating of a chemical compound or mixture into its constituents f (1): the division of a prosodic element into its component parts (2): the substitution in Greek or Latin prosody of two short syllables for a long syllable g: the analysis of a vector into two or more vectors of which it is the sum2: the subsidence of a pathological state (as inflammation)3 a: something that is resolved b: firmness of resolve4: a formal expression of opinion, will, or intent voted by an official body or assembled group5: the point in a literary work at which the chief dramatic complication is worked out6 a: the process or capability of making distinguishable the individual parts of an object, closely adjacent optical images, or sources of light b: a measure of the sharpness of an image or of the fineness with which a device (as a video display, printer, or scanner) can produce or record such an image usually expressed as the total number or density of pixels in the image
synonyms see courage
I love the synonym the best!
I looked up resolution since it is New Years Eve, just curious how the actual definition would apply, so there it is in black and white. The synonym was really powerful to me. JB and I host a small group through our church, and I've probably said this before, but we had to come up with a name. At the time we were reading The Pilgrims Progress and had been attending a Bible study at JB's former church. Any way during this time frame we had learned that we were
hyper-nikomen (super-conquerors). The word Nike comes from this. The scripture and ultimate name for our small group is Romans 8:37.... We are more than conquerors through Christ, who loved us.
Or, as the NLT states, No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
Isn't it cool to know that, we are conquerors, we have overwhelming victory, through Christ, whether its a News Years Resolution or Daily Living?!

Wii .. Wii

2008-12-27T20:10:00.006-05:00

Any chance you can guess what I received as a Christmas gift? Yes, a Wii and I am loving it!
As for Mii, I'm a Wii bit sore, and a Wii bit tired and a Wii bit happy! ( My Wii attempt at humor, I crack Mii up, really, Mii is the character you are on the Wii game) I was very surprised by my husband by this gift, and Wii (sorry!) have had a whole lot of fun.
Another cool thing I had told hubby I was going to do a family wall of photographs, and I'll be, my daughter and daughter-in-law gave us pictures for Christmas. They had no idea I had planned on doing this wall.
Then to top it off another daughter gave us Bocce which I love to play. I had a wonderful Christmas.
Most importantly, we celebrated the birth of Christ.

The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a great joy to all people. Today your Savior was born in the town of David. He is Christ, the Lord." Luke 2:10-11 NCV

CHRISTMAS EVE

2008-12-24T13:35:00.006-05:00

I made these cookies from the sugar cookie recipe I found on The House Wren , her's are Pink House Cookies, and are adorable. It was easy and they are delicious. The frosting is made of 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of Wiltons Color-Flow powder and about 2 tablespoons of water. The recipe I had called for an eggwhite, but since my little grandchildren would be eating them I opted for the color-flow(it's powdered egg-white). You may notice in one picture fresh nutmeg, I grated a wee bit into the dry ingredients, just because I like nutmeg.

Enjoy the pictures. Have Merry, Christ-centered Christmas.

Hugs

My Favorites P's

2008-12-19T18:54:00.006-05:00

This is a really cool 'meme'. Jeanne did a post like this on her blog. the basic idea: leave a comment on this favorite post requesting a letter (like i did on Jeanne's), and I’ll assign you one. Then you write about 10 things you love that begin with your assigned letter. Post it on your blog and when people comment on your list, you give them a letter, and the chain continues on. got it? Good! Let's go.
1. People. I love having lots of people in my life. I like being around people and meeting new people. In fact, JB and I have been greeters at our church for about 4 yrs. so we can meet new people.
2. Posts. I love giving and getting posts on my blog.
3. Pot of coffee or tea, I am a caffeineaholoic, but that didn't start with a P, and since I fix a
POT of coffee every morning, it counts!
4. Potatoes, I never met a potato I didn't love. Baked mashed, fried, scalloped...get the picture?
5. Pineapple, my favorite fruit, well favorite fruit that starts with a P.
6. Post-it-Notes I am crazy about them, love them....
7. Personal space....there isn't much in our home with three adults. I know hubby misses it also
8. Photos of the grand kids
9. Prayer time, it's important, and I am working on making it a priority.
10. Psalm 34:4 ... I sought the Lord and he heard me and he delivered me from all my fears. My favorite all time scripture. A life changing scripture for me.

I, yes, Me.

2008-12-15T22:18:00.005-05:00

I have ~~very little~~ alot to say tonight, I want to share this.

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)

Blessings............

Last Night

2008-12-13T12:42:00.005-05:00

Well I uploaded these, backwards! Anyway the bottom picture is the plain box, and if you move upwards you can see the different aspects of the box. Enjoy the pictures.

All of the outside of the box is covered with Close To My Heart paper, then I used various embellishments. Again enjoy!

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We had a great time last night at our Romans 8:37 Small Group! The group surprised JB and I with a gift for each of us. I was honored that they consider us their small group leaders, when truthfully I consider them the core and strength of the group. Our group has been together for two years and I feel like I have grown up with them all of my life. They truly are my extended family, and I love them!
So, my gift was The Purpose of Christmas by Rick Warren, they gave me the book and CD/DVD.
They gave JB The Legacy of Norman Rockwell, this is the official Norman Rockwell site, but if you are interested in the book just do a search. This was a gracious, kind act, since JB loves Norman Rockwell's work!
We also had wonderful food, a gift game, fellowship, how much more could you ask for?!
I am considering making Sugar Cookies from a recipe I got off of the House Wren Studio typepad/blog. Sounds delicious, I just need to muster up the energy.
If you get the chance check out some of the blogs I follow, you will be inspired to create.
I have created something that when I get the pics, I will share them.
Have a wonderful Saturday.

Delight yourself in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 (NKJV)

Can We Talk About

2008-12-10T13:31:00.003-05:00

Christmas?

Christmas is just around the corner and I don't feel the stresses that has tortured me in the past. I have always worried (concerned myself) about the what ifs. What if there isn't enough money to buy gifts? What if I don't get the right gift? What if they don't like the gift? What if there aren't enough gifts? What if? What if? What if?.........
Well, let's turn that around by looking at what we have and what we really can give .
We can give of our time, now this is a gift that we can offer to those around us. We can give a few moments to listen to someone. We can give the gift of companionship, spending time with someone, we can give the gift of a phone call to someone who is alone, or a knock on the door of a neighbor who will be spending the holidays alone. Maybe we could give the gift of food, that is invite someone for dinner, take a plate of goodies to someone.
The true gift of what I have mentioned is the gift of giving of yourself. These gifts cost little to nothing but are *PRICELESS* to those who are receiving them, and the BONUS of this gifting is you immediately receive a gift, knowing you have been an important part of someones life.
One thing about giving the gift of yourself is it is memorable to both you and the recipient. The tangible things wear out, they get put away, (or re-gifted), or often forgotten about.
Christmas is about giving, God gave of himself in the human form of Jesus, so that he could walk with us, talk with us, spend time with us, comfort us and just love us for who we are and where we are at this moment. Let Jesus be an example of how we should celebrate Christmas.
Let us be a gift to someone!
Blessings and Hugs!

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son,
so that none should perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Now that's a gift !

Just a couple of pictures.

2008-12-06T14:13:00.003-05:00

This is my table decoration for the moment. Christmas(y) enough.
The Green Christmas Bulb I bought at Longwood Gardens.
I liked it enough to add it to my dining room light fixture!
I LOVE GREEN!

I just figured out how to add pics to my computer and transfer them here so these are my most recent pictures from this morning, I decided I would praactice with them.
Enjoy!

Girls Day

2008-12-03T22:08:00.003-05:00

That's what I have dubbed tomorrow. Me and 34 other women are going to Longwood Gardens and The Brandwine Museum I think it will be a fun day.
There is not a lot to talk about today. I am knitting something that looks like a hat on my circular needles. Thank You to The Purl Bee for inspiring me to try something new! Certainly a different experience, but I am getting the hang of it. This will be my own creation, since I am not following a pattern of any kind, so when it is done, I will post a picture. The next one will be from a pattern.
I hope everyone has a great tomorrow.

".........Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!" Nehemiah 8:10 (NLT)

BLOGS I FOLLOW

2008-12-01T21:52:00.003-05:00

WOW! That's it, I must confess, I have become a true Blog Follower! I am loving reading everyones blog. It is so interesting to follow the interest, hobbies, careers of those who blog. I am learning so much. I bought circular knitting needles because of a blog I read. I like to knit, but I need to expand my skills beyond scarves! I also scrapbook, but haven't posted a thing I have done, that's on my list to do once, my scanner is working,,,,eekkkkk.....
I love to cook, found some really great recipes on some blogs. and decorate, amazing how many ideas there are available.
I do some oil painting, I have posted a couple of my paintings, so that's a start.
Take the plunge, become a Blog Follower, you will thank me or some other blogger who has introduced you to the exciting world of blogs!
If you have any interest in any style, craft, workmanship,projects poetry, writng, religion, anything,it's out there just a click away. They will intrigue you, challenge you with new ideas, and possibilities. So, have at it, enjoy yourself. I certainly have.

Commit everything you do unto the Lord.
Trust him,and he will help you. Psalm37:5 (NLT)

Check out my Paintings to your Left and Thanksgiving Day

2008-11-27T19:08:00.002-05:00

Well I finally posted a couple of my paintings. I love, love, my TULIP painting. I gave it to my daughter for her birthday a couple of years ago. Her favorite flower is the Tulip.
My mom has the other two paintings. I'll post more of my art later on.
Now about Thanksgiving. Dinner was delish! The brined turkey was wonderful, may be a new family tradition.
Has anyone besides me ever noticed, especially with holiday meals, 6 or more hours to prepare, 20 minutes or less to devour? Just an observation I make every year and after all these years it hasn't changed. Our neighbors and my daughter and her husband and two of the grandchildren came over, so this was probably the smallest Thanksgiving gathering I have ever had.
Today we have been listening to Christmas music most of the day, setting the stage for the joy of the Christmas hustle and bustle.
I hope you all had a great celebration today.
Well, I am off to read a few blogs. I have in the past two week become a blog-a-holic. I am lovin' these things. They are so interesting and fun to read. Thanks everyone for your blog.

The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 (NLT)

THANKSGIVING --- Tomorrow

2008-11-26T21:32:00.004-05:00

Chief Cook here! Well generally I am but I don't know about tomorrow. I think JB is going to help with the turkey. We are brining the turkey. Salt, sugar, spices, vinegar and ice water. Should be interesting, I have heard of this but never tried it. Everything I have heard has always been good things, so I will give an update tomorrow or Friday.
I am going to give you things I am Thankful for.

My husband JB. He is a great person, he is smart, caring, and not only does he love me, he loves my girls and the grandchildren.
My girls, Heather, Staci, and Sarah. Having children gives you the ability to love someone unconditionally, with all your heart, in a way that is unexplainable.
My sister, Eva, there is nothing like having a sister, even if you are 900+ miles apart, and you are exact opposites, there is something wonderful to be said about having someone you can always turn to, no matter what.
My grandchildren, now this is pure, complete JOY! My heart leaps with JOY just thinking of my grandchildren.
My friends, what can I say. They are there through thick and thin, no matter what, warts and all. My partners, my buds, my always got your back pals, even when I'm not lovable, they love ME. Life wouldn't be any kind of life without my friends.
My church, I love my church family, I love being part of, and I am . I know I am loved.
My country, WOW! I live in a country that I have the freedom to be me, and you have the freedom to be you.
My home, I love having a place to call home. It is ours. A place to lay my head at night, to cook our meals, to wash clothes, to read, to craft, to watch TV, play on the computer. We can do what we want here, it's home.
My new car, how blessed am I with a new car.
Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of THANKSGIVING. (NLT)

BUSY, BUSY, BUSYNESS

2008-11-25T22:21:00.004-05:00

9:30 a.m. Well it started out busy I went to WW and lost enough weight to hit exactly 12 lbs. following the weight watchers plan, and not to closely at times. My BAD! I am happy with the results. That put me at about 25 lbs in 22 months.
10:30a.m. After WW, I went to pick up a lab slip for my MIL and ask if my doctor had a cancellation for today and VIOLA!
12:45 p.m. At the doctors office, with an antibiotic and something is for this dang cough.
1:30 p.m. I feel really crummy, the good news about this bug is I do have moments (maybe hours) that I feel good then I fade. (bad news)
3:30 p.m. JB takes his mom for the blood work and physical therapy (4p.m.) and to pick up my meds. Me I lay around on the sofa
4:45 p.m. I start dinner, the rest of my family comes home at
5:30 p.m. Dinner, and it was delish! Chicken, mashed garlic potatoes, and green beens
6:30 p.m. Out the door to Sams warehouse, pick up the final things for T-Giving dinner (PIE)
and odds and ends.
7:30 p.m. I need to try the cinnamon-apple pie from Sams with CoolWhip free.
8:00 p.m. NCIS
9:00p.m. The Mentalist....My New Favorite Show
10:00 p.m. Computer time

Always be joyful. Pray continually, and give thanks whatever happens. That is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus. 1THESSALONIANS 5: 16-18

Blessings

Right Around the Corner

2008-11-24T20:40:00.003-05:00

Three days until Thanksgiving, then Christmas. WOW! Then 2009! I can hardly believe how fast this year has gone by. I will have to reflect on this past year, and think of what I have accomplished. Not tonight. I have got the crazy bug that seems to be going around. Yuck! and now....... JB has it.
I did get out of the house today and bought our Thanksgiving turkey and the fixins' for dinner, so I am glad about that, I need to pick up a pie or two from Sams, and JB wants eggnog.
Speaking of eggnog...that's a segway, I will be at Weight Watchers tomorrow, I need to get back on track. I have lost about 17 lbs in a little over a year, 12 of it on WW, I have 9 or 10 more to go.
This has been a journey, kind of like driving cross country, without a map.
I just have to remember:
You made my whole being; you formed me in my mothers body. I praise you because you made me in an amazing and wonderful way. What YOU have done is wonderful. PSALM 139: 13-14
Hope everyone has a blessed tomorrow.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JB

2008-11-21T11:39:00.002-05:00

Today is JB's birthday! The years have flown by! Yesterday was Haleys birthday! Again time has flown by.
Not much going on in my world today, dinner at Panera....Yummy, I need soup. I've been watching the snow flurries out my living room window. I love seeing snow, of course I am warm and cozy in my house.
My thought for today, think before you speak.

The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl. Proverbs 25:11

I just read this my daily planner and thought it was worth sharing. Speaking of daily planner, I am working towards the goal of being more organized in 2009. It is a process. They (whoever they are) say it takes 21 days to develop a habit, well I have about 40 days left in this year so hopefully I will get there. Life is a journey and this is just one that I am on.
Be Blessed

ONE CAN

2008-11-18T16:11:00.006-05:00

Here we go again! Waited waaaayyyy to long to post.

JB and I have taken on a mission to help out out local food bank. They totally ran out of food two weeks ago, and have gotten some donations. My heart was really touched when I learned there was no food, complete with pictures of the empty bins, and shelves.
I feel like the Lord really touched my heart and with it gave me a real visual of kids collecting one can for the hungry. So, we named our mission/campaign (this is the first time I have called it a mission) anyway it is called One Can---Feed the Hungry. If I can post the flyer we composed, I will. We have had great response in our neighborhood just by going door-to-door!
My thoughts and request is check out you own neighborhood, there may be a need that you can help fill. This winter will be very cold, there are homeless who need coats, socks, blankets, maybe you can collect gently used items and donate them. There are families who will not have Christmas, maybe you and a group of friends can adopt this family. There are so many needs to be met, and what a gift to yourself to make a difference in someones life.
Blessings to All

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Feed the Hungry

We are doing a food collection for our local Frederick, Maryland Food Bank. The shelves and baskets at the bank are empty. This food collection will continue until the shelves are overflowing. The theme of our food collection is ONE CAN, Feed the hungry. Our belief is if we can only collect one non-perishable food item from each of our friends and neighbors we can make a difference in the lives of others. If you would like to contribute one or more items to the ONE CAN campaign, please drop them off at:

SHARING

2008-11-07T08:33:00.004-05:00

I painted this of flowers, I am not crazy about it, but my mother loved it so it is hanging in her house in Florida.

This is a painting tha JB did of me and Emmi, he had painted one of me with 4 of the 6 grands, so he has two more to go.

ELECTION DAY

2008-11-04T20:52:00.004-05:00

What can I say? Voting today was a very emotional experience for me. It was an odd reaction (I mean for crying out loud, it was a vote)but for me, an emotional one. It would serve no purpose to say who I voted for, but to experience such a historical voting day is beyond any words I could write. I was moved to pray over the whole process, and cast my ballot. Viola, it was done.
I went to the poll(s) at about 9:30ish (am), and it was a breeze, no line, then JB went around 1:00ish (pm) and the same no line, no wait, no problem.
I then went to McD's and told the manager I was having a celebratory cup of coffee ( I thought I was funny), went to Sams to pick up a couple of things, then to Michaels, to check out whats new in crafting, and finally the highlight of my day, I went to lunch with my friend, Midge.
So, I was gone for about 5 hours, just killing time.
Tomorrow I have a Dr.s appt. He is supposed to do a nerve conduction test on my leg. I am a wee bit nervous about this, we shall see.
Thats about it for me for today.
One more thing, today is my dads birthday! Happy Birthday, on this historical voting day.
Blessings,
Words to aspire to:
Galatians 5: 22-23

Unbelievable!

2008-10-31T21:14:00.002-04:00

Tomorrow is November 1st. Where in the world has this year gone? Let's see today was/is Halloween, and a disappointing one at that. We bought at least 8-10 lbs of candy, and I am not kidding. Can't resist warehouse pricing, and warehouse sizing.....plus JB buys the candy he likes and then we buy the candy we give out first, before his stash. So all this candy and and very few kids. I like candy somewhat, JB likes it a lot, so I guess we will have to find places to get rid of it, maybe he can take it to work.
Haley and Logan looked so cute. I'll post pictures later.
Also, I am going to scrap lift a project that I saw on another website. It is so cute. It's a handmade box with a lid. When you remove the lid the box falls open with pictures on the inside.
So that would be 1 picture for the four sides and 1 on the bottom, and then 1 on the inside of the lid. Of course you use PP to cover the box, and ribbon and embellishments, whatever you want to express your creativity.
That's about it for today, I hope everyone has had a Blessed Day.
Here's a scripture that some of you may find interesting.
Psalm 34:4

WOW!

2008-10-17T22:59:00.003-04:00

My life has changed a lot since my last blog. To many to even talk about.
I am on a new adventure in my life. I am following in Sarahs in my daughters footsteps and have become a Close To My Heart (CTMH) Independent Consultant. Sarah became a consultant, and is very good at it. This is a really big deal for me.
I have always been outgoing, but sitting in a group and talking and standing in front of them and talking, well lets just say it has never been my thing. Can you say nervous, sweating, dizzy?
I really feel God has been preparing me for something, as far as speaking in front of people is concerned. Is it CTMH? That's a good question. I am not sure if that is it, but I am sure it is a beginning. It started first with the Small Group we began in our home. JB always appears to be confident at speaking in front of people, but he has turned some of the speaking in front of me.
We have had the group for well over a year and I have begun to feel capable of speaking with confidence in front of them. I will say our group when we first came together were strangers, basically and now they are family, and I LOVE EACH OF THEM, so that makes it easy.
Secondly, I have been attending Weight Watchers, and over the 9 months I have been going I have begun to open up to women I don't know, and I am comfortable speaking in front of them.
So, here I am on this journey, all of which I think God is leading me through. Do I know what the purpose is, not yet, but I know I will enjoy the scenery on the road to my future.
Blessings to All!
BTW if you get the opportunity read our small group mission statement (it's really the name of our group) it tells our story.
Romans 8:37

Boy I have been MIA

2008-01-03T22:45:00.000-05:00

I was doing so well in blogging and then BOOM, I really just didn't. So here I am back again. Maybe I will do a little better. That is one of my goals.
I think I will make this about New Year. My number one well I have two number one goals, one is like my friend Heather from Croppers Cottage, I would love to read my Bible through this year. Secondly, I have 15 lbs - 20 lbs to lose. My goal is to lose the first 5 lbs. I know me if I look at the big picture I feel overwhelmed and say FORGET it. So I am taking the first 5 and will go from there. I was diagnosed with diabetes last year, and losing this weight is important for my health not for vanity. My blood sugar is doing very well and this is a learning process. One thing is whats good for me to eat may not be good for the next person.
Anyway 2007 wasn't a bad year I am looking forward to 2008. I want to be the best person I can be in all the areas of my life. I am thankful that I live in a country that I can be free to worship, I am thankful for my husband whom I love with and indescribable love, and my children, and grandchildren. I love them unconditionally. My friends are a very important part of my life and I love the dearly.
I hope everyone has the best year of their life ahead of them Hugs and Blessing to all.
Another thing our small group starts back up on the 11th of January, we have decided to drop the book we are doing for now and do a Bible study, we will be starting with Galatians. This should be fun and I hope to learn alot.

L is for....

2007-10-25T18:59:00.000-04:00

THE MAN I LOVE

Love! It makes the world go round. We should Love like a brother. For God so Loved the world....

Love the Lord thy God.....Love your neighbor.... Love is in the air. Love All you need is Love.

Love conquers all...Love is blind....

So, what do you have to say about LOVE?

K is for

2007-09-13T21:08:00.000-04:00

Knight! My knight in shining armor. No he didn't rescue me from anything ( other than myself), he wasn't on a white horse, and he didn't wear armor. He is the love of my life. I have known JB for almost 35 years, we were the best of friends for many years, and I may have said this before, I am not one to believe in *soulmates* but I will say that I believe he is mine. I love him more than words could ever express. I wrote this for JB and I feel the same way about him everyday.

My Husband, My Friend

My Friend
I’ve always found in you a friend with whom I could be myself.
Telling you my secrets, laughing with you, listening to your philosophy on life, love, and relationships.
I found that I could always be open and honest, never having to guard my thoughts or feelings.
We’ve talked about the struggles with our kids, our loves, and our lives.
We have been the best of friends, even though distance and months separated us.
We played, we laughed, and we loved.
I have always smiled when I heard your voice, whether
We were miles apart or sitting next to each other,
You brightened my day, lightened my heart.
I found joy in your friendship,
I valued your wisdom and respected your opinions.
I took your advice.
When you were gone from my life.
There was a void, a vacuum, only a friend would fill.
There was an emptiness, even though I’d ask about you, and
Would get an update, a little information,
I needed to hear your voice.

My Husband
Now that we are together I have found our friendship to have a new dimension.
I am inspired to be the best me I can be.
You have helped me develop talents and skills I didn’t even know I had.
You have given me a creative voice, the ability to shine.
You talk with me, not at me. You allow my opinions to be valid.
I value your wisdom, I seek your advice, and I respect your opinions.
I love in a way that I never thought possible. I glow with happiness, and contentment at the mention of your name.
The void is filled. I hear your voice and am joyous.
I love coming home; I love you coming home.
I like the person I am and I like the person you are. We play, we laugh, and we love. I like who we are, individually and together.
My life is full and it is complete with you.

I Love You,
Sharon
5/3/03

J is for

2007-09-11T19:33:00.000-04:00

Just been tagged! Isn't that cheesey, but I was having a hard time finding a J word that I liked!

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) Tabitha's Saturn

2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) Rocky Road Peanut Butter

3. YOUR "FLY Guy/Girl" NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) S-Wel

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) Green Cat

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)Ann Elkins

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) Welsh

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite drink put "The")RedtheTea

8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers) BoydJay

9. STRIPPER NAME: (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne, favorite candy) EllenTracyDarkChocalate

10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother's & father's middle names )ArleneHarold

Jeanne and Nancy consider yourselves TAGGED!

I is for

2007-08-27T20:52:00.000-04:00

Impossible. I tend to lean toward negative thinking, and this is something I am really working on, I decided to use the word impossible. More as a word to ponder. Not a word I want to have in my vocabulary.
Impossible is a limiting word. Wouldn't you agree? Nothing is impossible. Everything is doable with the right information and the right attitude. Succeeding at something doesn't always mean you have accomplished it, it means you have tried, you put your best foot forward, you have not limited yourself by shying away from something you thought was impossible.
So what have you done that you thought was impossible?

H is for

2007-08-23T21:51:00.000-04:00

Hoopla! Yep hoopla.

hoop·la noun
Definition:

1. misleading talk: intentionally misleading talk or propaganda ( informal )
2. loud celebration: a noisy excited commotion or joyous celebrating ( slang )
3. great public uproar: a great amount of public fuss, commotion, or uproar with attendant publicity or media interest ( slang )

You all know this word, it's the stuff that goes on at work, and you just think GROW-UP!
Truth of the matter it really isn't affecting me personally, it is just going on and most of us are bystanders, watching it.

This is the other word I would have used but it didn't start with a H. :)

brouhaha

brou·ha·ha (plural brou·ha·has)
noun
Definition:

1. outcry: public criticism or protest
2. noisy commotion: a noisy commotion or uproar ( informal )
[Late 19th century. <>

G is for

2007-08-16T22:26:00.000-04:00

Growing! Aren't we always growing? Well, I mean in the emotional, spiritual sense of the word. I am trying not to grow physically, unless it was up. Like maybe 5'5" and then I would be the right weight. Well, back to growing. Isn't that what life is all about? Learning life lessons is what we use to grow as a person. It could be a bad experience that teaches us what NOT to do again. Or it could teach us how to treat our fellow man/woman so they won't experience the same pain.
A joyous experience that we could use to add something special to someones life. All experiences can teach us compassion, thoughtfulness, kindness, empathy, etc. Part of the growing experience to be a better person tomorrow than what we were today.

F is for

2007-08-15T23:00:00.000-04:00

Friends! My best friend my forever friend is Babs. I have known her since I barely 18. I met her in July 1970. We became instant friends the day I met her. We married cousins to whom neither of us are now married, but that is how we met. I love her, she loves me. We know each others dirty laundry, and can see each others warts but we are the best of friends. We are the thick and thin kind of friends, we have seen it all and been through everything with each other.
We were so different she was a business professional, and I became a stay at home Mom. I wanted to always be like her and funny she wanted to be like me. My life has grown so much because she has been in it and I could never imagine my life without her.
My other best friend is my husband JB. I love him. I truly am not one to pin the word soul-mate on someone, but I do believe he is mine. He and I have known each other 33 yrs. He was my best guy friend. I met him when I was married to the above cousin of Babs husband (small world). We were all friends, had fun together. I could always get a guys opinion on stuff from JB. In fact when I would come back to Maryland the girls would have a PJ party and he was invited.
4-6 women and JB. We liked his perspective on stuff. I will say now that we are married, I tell him everything anyway but it does change the guy perspective, because now he has a husband perspective. When you are married you affect each others daily lives. I could not imagine my life without him.
My daughters are also my friends, I love each one of them as daughters, but as young women. Each one of them is so different, and the different qualities. It is their uniqueness that helps us to be friends. I can't imagine my life without them!
I have rambled on, but tell me about your Best Friend!

E is for

2007-08-14T18:28:00.000-04:00

Event...Special event! What event do you have coming up in your life. A wedding, a sporting event, a baby shower, a baptism, a vacation, a girls night, a boys night, a sleepover, a birthday. Celebrate life make every day an event!
Today was a long day of shopping, no not that kind of shopping, it was grocery shopping. I firsst went to Sams and spent a small fortune, but the good news is that stuff spreads out over a month, then I went to Super Fresh and bought the rest of the groceries. I guess I could classify that as an event! I was one busy person today.

D is for

2007-08-13T16:46:00.000-04:00

D is for decision. We make lots of decisions in our lives that not only affect us but the people around us. We should put alot of thought and prayer into the decisions we make. We need to think through the possible outcome of our decisions. Will someone be hurt by what we decide to do? Will my decision have a positive affect on my life? Will it affect the people around me in a positive manner? Coworkers, family, friends?

C is for

2007-08-11T22:00:00.000-04:00

Children! We had the grandchildren for 4 days. Samantha and Emilie that is. What a blast. More of a blast for JB and the kids. (I still have this need to be the adult.) He does the being a kid so much better than I. Anyway I did the Granny thing, I took them school shopping. I had already bought Haley a couple of things. (She lives closer so our goal for her is to have her here one day a week, for dinner and to visit after school. It gets her away from her brother, Logan. The last time she was here JB ask her what she was doing, she said she was practicing to become a PRINCESS!
Back to the girls, I took them school shopping for some clothes, just girl time, then JB and the girls got out the Easy Bake oven and baked a cake and cookies. He is a wonderful Grandfather. So, my word for the day is children. If you want to have fun hang out with a kid, they are honest and real, and funny!

B is for

2007-08-09T10:54:00.000-04:00

B is for Beauty. Lets see. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Beauty and the Beast. Beauty is as beauty does. Beauty is only skin deep. Big and Beautiful. Is it how one looks? Is it the color of there skin or their eyes, their body size, or shape? Or, does beauty truly come from within? Is it compassion, love, understanding, kindness, thoughtfulness, giving of self.
How do you define beauty?

A is for....

2007-08-08T21:47:00.000-04:00

A is for apology. Isn't that a tough thing for many of us to do? I know that I have struggled with this even just recently. I won't go into details of the situation, but I woke up thinking about the situation, every time I turned the TV on, had a quiet moment, whenever, the situation was right there staring at me (nope wasn't with the DH), so I decided to send a note and apologize. I didn't apologize for the disagreement, but for the unkind words I said, and I ask that in time this person may forgive me. I know that forgiveness is a choice, but so is the act of asking for forgiveness.... So my challenge to you is ask for forgiveness when you have offended someone, make that your choice!

COOL THOUGHTS

2007-08-07T10:32:00.000-04:00

With the DOG DAYS of summer upon us I thought I post a picture from Valentines Day 2007.

I Am Trying Again

2007-08-06T20:38:00.000-04:00

Once again I am going to try and BLOG. I seem to always have good intentions and the it goes haywire.
I've been reading the blogs of the women on the Croppers Cottage, and they are interesting , they inspire me to write in mine.
I hope all who read this, enjoys the things I will have to say.

The Man I Love

2007-04-15T14:30:00.000-04:00

It's Sunday

2007-04-15T14:19:00.000-04:00

I haven't blogged in like forever, I have another place that I try to maintain , but decided today to try and put this blog at the top of my to-do list.
Anyone who reads this blog probably knows that we started a small group from our church that meets at our house every other Friday.
We decided after my husband read The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyun to use this as our guide. We also wanted to name the group something that would reflect who we are as believers.
We named the group Romans8:37.
I really know that God has his hand on this group even when I fret, and think it didn't go as well as I ( thats the key word) thought. This has to this point been a wonderful experience. Developing relationships (point of small group) and knowing we all are walking the journey the Pilgrim is taking.
Isn't it great to know that God sees us through Christ. He doesn't see our human(ness) and does not judge us the way we judge ourselves. We carry guilt and condemnation and through Christ it is forgiven and forgotten.
Blessings to All,
Sharon

2007-01-03T20:31:00.000-05:00

Me, Mom, Staci and Sarah

Samantha and Emilie

THe Past Two Days...Blech,.....

2007-01-03T20:29:00.000-05:00

It's Been a L-O-N-G two Days...
Ever had those days. Well the past two days have been mine. I think I could play part in *Menopause the Musical*!
I'm up I'm down, I cry, I don't.... geez....Those are my lines ;)
Well not much going on here, tomorrow morning I go to the doctors and maybe get whatever is going on with me a good kick start to wellness.
Everyone be Totally Blessed.
Hugs,
Sharon!

My 2007 Goals

2007-01-01T17:54:00.000-05:00

Haley, Jere, Logan and Sarah

Staci, and Walter

Sharon And JB
Read my Bible through in a year.
Get healthy through diet and exercise and bring my blood sugar down to a reasonable number.
Get my house in order.
I want to start a journal (hard copy) I plan on making a 365 thing I love about you for my husband nest Christmas and they will come from the journal.
Those are my top priorities.
We are starting a small group (church related) in our home in February. We are starting the group as a book club starting with The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan. It is edited and modernized by Hal M. Helms. I have not read the book but my husband has, I am looking forward to this endeavor.

Our Christmas Tree 2006

2006-12-19T16:34:00.000-05:00

Weigh In

2006-09-07T17:05:00.000-04:00

My very first week on Weight Watchers and I lost
2.2 lbs. Hooray for me!

It's really all about ME!

2006-09-06T13:30:00.000-04:00

Well its off to work I go today. I have decided to work about 20 hrs a week, since I no longer have the kids on a daily basis. My daughter said I will work until it interfers with my social life. Who knows, maybe she has insight? :)
Well tomoorw is the big day.
Well I hope it not the *BIG* day. I mean I have my first weigh in after my first week at weight watchers
I have been really good this week and haven't fallen back into my old habits. The really good news so far this week has been my blood sugar numbers have been down 2 different days to a really acceptable number. WooHoo!
I'd be lying to say that that is the only reason I want to lose this weight, because it's not. I want to go down atleast one size if not two.
I have been praying that the Lord gives me the wisdom and strength to follow this program, because I know it is a healthy lifestyle.
So, when I check in tomorrow I hope to have really good news.
I think I am learning a valuable lesson in setting short term goals as opposed to being overwhelmed by the big picture. Hey if I only lose 1 (one) lb. a wee in 5 months I have reached my long term goal. Not bad, right? But truthfully, my short term goal is 10 lbs. I will be tickled PINK with that weight loss.
Enough of that stuff.
I hope everyone has a wonderfully, Blessed Day!
Hugs, Sharon
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever

Thanks

2006-09-04T14:42:00.000-04:00

Shell, I got the daily blessing from your BLOG! Thanks I just hope mine works. I am still trying to figure how to move it over..
Thanks again

Samantha and Emilie

2006-09-03T23:03:00.000-04:00

I feel Challenged

2006-09-03T22:32:00.000-04:00

Since Becky requested we post our blog *address* I feel challenged to write something.
Let's see the month of August has flown by. The kids are back in school, up where their Mom lives so I don't have them before and after school BooHoo. I suffered from empty nest once again, this time because the grandchildren aren't with me daily.
Then my Mom came up to visit from Florida. It was so good to see her., but getting her from there to here was a real pain.
As most of my readers know she had the defibralator put in last month, well when you go to the airport and other stuff you can't go through the metal detector. Well they walked her through!!!! ( Haven't quite gotten this straighten out, since on body takes any responsibility) To much to go into detail about, but anyway she ended up in the emergency room in Atlanta, Georgia!! I'm at the airport in Baltimore trying to track her down, after speaking with 2 agents, finally the 3rd one told me she hated to inform me but my Mom was in the hospital!!! In Atlanta, no less.I did track her down in the hospital and spoke with her, we are not sure if what set the defib off, but after what should have been a 2 hour flight and turned into a 9 hour ordeal!!!! my Mom landed safely in Balt. Hip-Hip-Hooray!
Now it is September, I have joined Weight Watchers. I have a really good feeling about this. I started menopause almost two years ago and have put on 18 pounds. I know that may sound like an excuse for gaining weight but it is the truth. I will say when I started gaining the weight, I should have put a stop to it then, but...I didn't. So, I am now taking charge and know that this is a commitment I have to keep.
My blood sugar has been running higher than it should, and my Hc1 ( three month test) has gone up every three months for the past 9 months. When I saw my Mom and and her health problems due to diabetes(type 1) I decided to do something about my weight. Her diabetes is something she had no control over she developed it in her teens, mine is due to gaining weight and I can do something about it. I figured if I do what I can to control the condition of my health and am not negligent, then I may have a good chance of not developing serious stuff as I get older. Enough about me and icky stuff.
We went back to our church for a visit that we started going to 3 years ago. It was really nice to see everyone. They were warm and friendly. It is so hard to decide on a church. I am a people person and want to be involved, JB on the other hand is a people person who doesn't want to be involved. He doesn't like to make any commitment unless he can always give 100%. That is his personality in all areas of his life. I guess I am a little more scattered. That's why we compliment each other. Anyway it so happened my daughter, her soon to be husband and the grands were there it was great! Don't know where this will go so we will see. I know God will put us where he wants us, if we follow his leading.
I will close for now, God Bless You All!
If the picture I loaded show up that is Sami on the left and Emme on the right.

A Day in the Life of Me!

2006-08-15T18:28:00.000-04:00

Lets see how today went. Well first of all I bailed out on going to my friends new trailer and camping spot for the day. Hubby and I had been gone all weekend and I knew yesterday morning I was not going on a mini(17 mile) road trip. I basically am a real homebody. I don't particularly like to drive no do I like to be away from my home too much. So, needless to say, I carry this people pleasing attitude around with me most of the day, I might add it wan't just me who was to go it was my daughters and their children my best friend and her two charges, so my feeling yesterday morning was uh-uh no way. So I didn't go.
Well, I talked to my BestFriend for about 1 hour on the phone this morning, which is always great for me, then I started laundry, I called the optical center three times to get it figured out! for my husband who lost his glasses on the roller coaster on Sunday. ( Don't feel too bad, he was going to replace them and use the old ones for a spare.) Then I called the 1 hr. place to see if he could have them done today since they are trifocals.It could be done. VICTORY! YES!!!
Then I had to call the insurance company to see if they would reimburse us, they will, YES!!!
In the meantime I had to look up a number for my daughter, she was at school trying to enroll the girls. Success there.
Oh, yes, I also did 6 loads of laundry, knitted some on Emilies scarf, cooked dinner and it was good a modified *New England Shrimp Boil*.
Now it's off to my other daughters house to see the new kitchen floor her sisters BoyFriend put down. and Walmart.

I'm the Reporter and Editor

2006-08-14T23:33:00.000-04:00

WOW

2006-08-10T21:01:00.000-04:00

I haven't blogged in forever. So much has gone on I don't know where to start. First of all my surgery came out fine for those of you that don't already know that.
Let's see now I have a stupid inner-ear virus which makes me very dizzy. At least the dizziness is not constant and I will get better.
Next is I haven't scrapped in 3 weeks, geez...Oh well I took a break and now I am knitting. So far I have knitted 2 adult scarves, on for Staci my middle daughter, and one for Sarah my youngest daughter. Not to trail off but my baby will be 26 this Saturday August 12th. Where has time gone.
Back to the scarf thing, I also knitted one for my youngest granddaughter Haley, she is 5...Sidetrack again...She starts Kindergarten in 2 weeks, again where has time gone???
I am teaching my 8 year old to knit. We started yesterday and she really has gotten the hang of it. I think in two weeks she will be able to knit a scarf for someone is she desires to.
Back to the scarf thing! I started one for Emilie today a really nice Orchid color. Emme is 7.
Back to the 8 year old, Samantha. I will start her scarf in a couple of days. So all of the girls will have a scarf for winter, except Heather my oldest daughter. I think I will make one for her even though she is in Florida.
Then I will expand my horizons, I may make a hat or two. I have never done a hat or anything else for that matter as far a knitting goes, but I might try.
I did download a pattern for a baby blanket fro *KNITTY GRITTY* which looks really cool and will challenge me a bit, but I may try it.
I won't have the kids anymore after school starts, kind of empty nest thing, but I will see them every other weekend. I will see Haley and Logan since they live around the corner anytime I want to, so that eases not seeing Sam and Emme. Oh well I have rambled on and on, there is probably much more to say, but I will save that for later.
God Bless You All!
Hugs, Sharon

HECTIC

2006-07-13T21:46:00.000-04:00

This has been a really hectic month. My daughter Sarah and her husband came up from Florida and bought a home. It really is nice and it is very close to me. I am happy about that. That was the end of June when they settled.
the the third of July we went to a party and it was fun. JB and I did the cake for Pauls birthday. His birthday falls on the fourth of July, so naturally it was a Flag cake. Boy, JB can really decorate a cake.
This week my Mom was in the hospital having a difibralltor implanted. She is fine so far and this is day 3. My prayer is that she continue to do so.
Today I went to the Drs. With my daughter Staci, she needs to have a thing removed from her leg and something from her back, well I had been meaning to make an appt. With this very Dr. For a couple of little things sort of mole like from my leg and sun damage on my arm. Long story long :) she and I both are having surgery on the 19th of July. She is brave and will be awake with a local anesthetic not me they will put me under and I have four things coming off. Really the sun damage is my most concern.
Sarah has been living with no furniture since she moved up here. Her furniture will be in route as of tomorrow. They are a military family and all the hoopla that needs to be done. So she has stayed here and painted the house and gotten the stuff done such as phone, cable, and all the needs. Plus she has Haley who is 5 and Logan who was two on the 11th.I know she feels a little removed from the house right now without her stuff.
Isn't it interesting how our personal things give us so much comfort?
Hey speaking of the 11th, JB and I celebrated our 4th anniversary. He's a great guy, bought me roses, candy and we went to dinner. We had all you can eat Maryland crabs. Yummy!
Back to JB, I love him so much, he really makes me heart happy. I have known him for 30+ years and I am so glad we had developed this long friendship before we were ever involved.

Guess I will close for the night, I hope all your days are Blessed. And know that
God is a really BIG GOD, and he LOVES each and everyone of us, just the way we are.
Goodnight.

It's been over a month!

2006-07-09T18:53:00.000-04:00

Its been over a month since I have blogged. WOW!
In a nutshell June flew by and July is well on its way. My grandchildren were away for two weeks, and during tose two weeks my younges daughter Sarah and her family moved up here. I now have two more grandchildren living in my area. Yippee!! Wish my oldest daughter and her son lived here.
Anyway, we have found the coolest church to attend. I am so excited. JB and I have been looking for about 3 years for a church in our area to call home, and I believe that we have found it. The church is Frederick Christian Fellowship Church, it is an enthusastic, people serving church.
I inquired today about having a small group meeting in our home, so we will see what it entails and go from there.
Green, my favorite color. I am trying to steer away from green since I have so much in my wardrobe and my house, my coworkers think I need green therapy.
Well enough geen talk!
Just had a video call with Samantha and Emilie. technology is so cool!
Gotta go!

I'VE BEEN TAGGED by RITA!

2006-05-22T17:47:00.000-04:00

So I've been tagged and here are my answers -- I really had to think on some of these!

Seven things to do before I die:
1. visit important monuments in the United States (ie: Mt. Rushmore, etc)
2. Take a helicopter ride
3. Dance at my grandchildren weddings (they are all very young at present :)
4. Be comfortable in my own skin
5. Contribute(myself) to something in which I can make a difference
6. Run a mini-marathon
7. Take ballroom dancing lessons

Seven things I cannot do:
1. SING
2. Play a musical instrument
3. Hold my feelings in, they show on my face
4. Hold a grudge
5. Swim
6. Ski
7. Give up on a friend

Seven things that attract me to my husband:
1. His smile
2. The twinkle in his eyes
3. His voice
4. He is really funny, I love his humor
5. He is very knowledgeable about a lot of stuff it amazes me when he comes up with little trivia
6. His love for the grandkids
7. He loves Jesus
8) He always thanks me for fixing dinner!!!! I just had to add an eighth one.

Seven things I Say:
1) I love you
2) I'm so glad you're my husband!
3) Geezy, Peasy
4) CRAP
5) What did you do in school today?
6) To other drivers on the rode, bubba, grandpa, greatgrandma move!
7) Thank-You

Seven books that I love:
I am not much of a reader. When I do read I sit and read till the book is done.

Seven movies I've loved:
1. The Big Chill
2. Dance with the White Dog
3. The Notebook
4. All the James Bond Movies
5. Indian Summer
6. Steel Magnolias
7. What Women Want
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It's About Time

2006-05-08T12:54:00.000-04:00

http://www.wjla.com/specialty/games/clock.hrb

YOU HAVE 24 HOURS

2006-05-03T15:11:00.000-04:00

To do anything you want, it can be travel, play, anything.
Your day starts at 8 A.M. any day of the week you choose, and ends at 8 A.M. the next morning.
What would you do?

DUH

2006-04-10T18:15:00.000-04:00

Well, I finally figured out how to change my font and the color of my font!
Any way, I have been having fun with this blog thing, I enjoy reading everybodys blogs.
I hope everyone is BLESSED beyond measure in their daily lives!

Top 5 must-haves (ever changing of course!)

2006-04-10T12:28:00.000-04:00

in my fridge
1. Milk
2. Cheese
3. Filtered Water
4. Chicken Base ( like a solid broth that needs to be refrigerated)
5. Salad-bagged

in my closet
1. JEANS
2. Tee shirts
3. Purses of every size and color This is me too girl!
4. Black Slacks
5. Crop pants

in my purse
1. Wallet
2. Nicotine lozenges I quit smoking for years, I am hooked on these
3. Cell Phone
4. Pens
5. Coupons

in my car
1. Gym bag
2. Blanket, bottled water
3. Sunglasses
4. Cell phone adapter and charger
5. Maps

on my TiVo (I don't have one, but in theory it sounds great!)
1. CSI Original
2. NCIS
3. Crossing Jordan
4. Barefoot Contessa
5. All the craft shows! Carol Duval, Knitty Gritty, etc

TAG YOU ARE IT!!!!

What one thing would you like us to know about you?

2006-04-05T13:34:00.000-04:00

This is the challenge! What one thing would you like people to know about you, that makes you who you are?
The one thing I want you to know is, I am frugal and frivolous, I can't pass up a real bargain, I try never to pay full price for anything. I can be frivolous on some things that are unnecessary. I think I am this way because, I grew up in a very, very small coal mining town in West Virginia. We had no indoor plumbing until I was eight years old. We had a coal stove in the living room to heat the house. I went to a four/five room school , never had seen or heard of air conditioning, a beach or a big city. We went to town( about 20 miles away ) to buy groceries, and clothes.
When I was ten we moved to Maryland and lived about 10 miles from Washington D.C.
I think that my parents decision to move was the best thing they ever did for my sister and myself.

GO FIGURE !

2006-03-29T21:13:00.000-05:00

I was driving to CURVES today, and on my way I was talking to God about how un disciplined I am at exercise, and this weight thing has gotten me down. Then I was thinking how today I told a neighbor who was laboring over a situation just how BIG GOD really is. I also had told my daughter the same thing on Monday. So, I said well, Sharon if you really believe what you say you need to act on it. So, I said to GOD, Since you are bigger than any minuet thing on this earth, my undisciplined, the other areas of my life, you can have them, and I won't fret about them any more.
Well, I walked into CURVES and the woman behind the desk said " We need people", I'm thinking a contest or something and I ask her what she meant. She said they were hiring and did I still have my application on file, I said I hadn't filled out an application, so she gave me one. I hesitated because I didn't have my glasses with me. (Dang, those 54 year old eyes!) Anyway, I went ahead and filled it out and was into my workout. Half way through the manager/owner *happened* to come in, short story long, she interviewed me and hired me on the spot!
Go Figure!!!!!Most of you know that I was flat-out burnt-out on doing hair. I still wanted a little cash in my pocket but the thought of being a hairstylist one more day was like ewww, ick, and I can't do this any more.
So, point being GOD is BIGGER......... Not only did I get a JOB that is part time ( a little cash) it's at CURVES (where I will feel accountable for my workouts, and my weight loss) Again, Go Figure!

"Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee." Psalm 50:15

HE is a BIG GOD

Recipe from Michael Chiarello- Food Channel

2006-03-27T11:24:00.000-05:00

I haven't blogged for a bit, so I thought I put a great recipe here for all to try. It is really good!
When I made it I used canned tomatoes with garlic, and basil, make sure you drain them.
I also modified it by cutting the recipe in half, very doable.
We had a great weekend doing NADA. We did go to an art musuem it was small but very nice fine art on display.
God Bless Everyone,
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Tuscan Shrimp with White Beans
Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
User Rating:

3 cups canned Cannelloni white beans
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
16 large shrimp, peeled (tail left on) and deveined
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 small serrano chile, thinly sliced or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1 cup peeled, seeded and diced fresh tomato, canned or fresh
1 cup whole basil leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Best-quality extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Drain the beans over a bowl and reserve the liquid. Put the white beans in a large skillet with just enough of their liquid to moisten them. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and bring the beans to a low simmer. Keep them warm while you prepare the shrimp.
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and cook for about 1 minute, tossing frequently. Remove the shrimp with tongs to a bowl. Add the garlic to the pan and saute until the garlic browns. Add the serrano chile or chili flakes and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato and basil and stir briefly, then add the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 1 minute, and then stir in the shrimp. Toss well and cook briefly to reheat the shrimp. Remove the shrimp mixture to a plate and sprinkle with parsley.
Spoon the white beans on a platter or individual plates. Drizzle them with the best olive oil you have, and then top with the shrimp. Serve warm.

50 PLUS

2006-03-24T10:24:00.000-05:00

PERKS OF BEING OVER 50
1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.

2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.

3. No one expects you to run--anywhere.
4. People call at 9 PM and ask, " Did I wake you?"
5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac; you probably really are sick.
6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.
7. Things you buy now may not wear out.
8. You can eat dinner at 4 P.M..
9. You can live without sex longer than without your glasses.
10. You enjoy hearing about other people's operations because you can share yours.
11. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.
12. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
13. You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into the room.
14. You sing along with elevator music and haven't a clue what is popular music today.
15. Your eyes won't get much worse.
16. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.
17. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service.
18. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.
19. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.
20. You can't remember who sent you this list.

And you notice these are all in Big Print for your convenience

PRAISE BLOG for Everyone

2006-03-20T12:01:00.000-05:00

I know I opened this blog for prayer request, I think it is also important to report the praises we have also. It may be an answer to a prayer, a small or large success in our lives, anything uplifting!
"All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."
Matthew 21:22

PRAYER BLOG FOR EVERYONE TO POST

2006-03-18T13:55:00.000-05:00

At my favorite web site I noticed how many of us are really in need of prayer, so I felt led to open this up to those of us who would like to post a need for prayer. We can be specific on our needs or non-specific. Feel free to post.
"Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart." -Psalm 27:14

TAG I'M IT!

2006-03-17T18:30:00.000-05:00

Four jobs you have had in your life:
1. Grocery store Clerk
2. J.C. Penney hair stylist
3. Customer service rep
4. Waitress for 4 Hours ( the longest 4 hrs. of my life! Hated It)

Four movies you would watch over and over: (to hard to pick only 4)
1. The Big Chill
2. The Notebook( a four hankie movie)
3. Dance with the White Dog (Hallmark movie)
4. It's a Wonderful Life

Four TV shows you love to watch:
1. NCIS
2. Two and a Half Men
3. Crafters Coast to Coast
4. CSI (original)

Four places you have been on vacation:
1. Las Vegas
2. Vermont
3. Snow Shoe, WV
4. St. Augustine, FL

Four websites I visit daily:
1. Cropper's Cottage
2. Various blogs
3. MSN
4. Verizon games)

Four of my favorite foods:
1. Pizza
2. Ice Cream
3. cheese
4. Did I say Ice Cream????

Four places I would rather be right now:
1. Florida with my daughter
2. hanging with friends
3. on vacation anyplace with my husband
4. Art Museum

Four friends who I have tagged that I think will respond:
I am responding to an open tag from Mary Jo so I haven't tagged anyone yet
UPDATE:Four Place I have lived:
1. West Virginia ( until I was ten )
2. Ohio ( a few months as a baby went back to WV )
3. Florida ( from the time I was 30 until I was 48)
4. Maryland ( all the other times not accounted for on the above states )

Top of the Morning to You ( Its really evening)

2006-03-17T18:13:00.000-05:00

I thought I'd try my Irish accent on you! I have accomplished very little today, but what I did get done was rewarding. First thing this morning I put the corned beef in the crockpot, later added vegies, the about 2 hrs later the cabbage. So dinner was on it way, and BTW it was delicious.
One thing I appreciate about my husband, is he always thanks me for cooking dinner. It is a sweet thing. I read a story in some magazine, a young woman was telling how when she was growing up and would stay at the particular girls house for a sleep over, that at dinner her friends Dad would always thank his wife for cooking a nice dinner. I wish my husband an I had been together when I had small children so the could have experienced that. My grown children see it as do my grands. I just think its a really nice thing.
I gave my MIL a perm this morning, ran to the dollar store, love that place! I bought Birthday plates for the big day tomorrow, and foam door hanger crafts for Samantha and Emilie. Then I went to AC MOORE and bought some acrylic paint to work on the painting I started, I'll post a picture of the beginnings of the painting.
Other than those few things that was my day. Above all, God is good!
"The Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure." - Deuteronomy 28:12

IT IS THURSDAY

2006-03-16T19:59:00.000-05:00

CAPTURED THOUGHTS and BIG BLESSINGS
WOW! This week has passed fast, and slow...Hard to believe it is Thursday. I have been bummed for a couple of days so I didn't blog. I am really at peace as I type this. I hope the situation I have been concerned with is resolved. It seems to be and has made me HEART-HAPPY for the people I love so much.
JB bought me a MP3 player which is really cool. It will be even better when I figure the whole thing out.
Today was an ordinary day. We are planning a surprise party for my mother-in-law on Saturday. She will be 84, and I know she will be tickled. Just family but that will be nice. We are having a cookout and I ordered her cake today. We we in Ohio and went over to West Virgina,to the Homer Laughlin factory and bought her a one place setting of Betty Boop dinner set. Its cute, and since her name is Betty...well you understand.
Not much else to talk about. Other than I am glad I looked to God for my source of strength. This can be very hard when your are in the midst of a crisis but I did and I do, and thankfully God is faithful.
I hope all are blessed in the good times and the challenges of life.

Life and Philosophy

2006-03-13T13:08:00.000-05:00

Philosophical I'm not, even though the title suggests it. Today is a tough day for me, my heart hurts for someone I love, and I feel vulnerable. For me when I see people I love hurt it makes me feel afraid for them, afraid for me.
In these times no one is exempt from the pain of loss. Loss of a loved one, a job, home, family. I think these things could also happen to me. Not in the selfish way that it takes away from the other person but from the point of view that nobody is exempt. I do take heart in knowing that God says, (to really paraphrase), Where ever are I am there also. In other words, I believe where ever I am,or where ever you are, God is there, he is holding our hand when we are in physical or emotional pain, he is there when we see no hope in our future, he is there in the triumphs of small and big victories. To sum it up HE IS THERE! Since I put my hope in Christ Jesus who strengthens me, then who is against me?
Be Blessed in all of life's Journeys! Even when the travels are in the good, the bad and the ugly.

My Newest Painting

2006-03-09T09:58:00.000-05:00

Haley, Sarah w/Baby Logan in tow

2006-03-08T13:32:00.000-05:00

Just a cute picture of my daughter, Sarah and Haley. She was pregnant with Logan, and just love the picture. Thought I'd share!

BURNOUT or is this SPRING FEVER?

2006-03-08T13:17:00.000-05:00

Boy, do I have BURN-OUT bad. I have done hair long enough to know what burn out feels like and this is it. Atleast I think it is. NO, NO, I know it is. The thought of doing someones hair just, makes me want to run the other way.
I could quit work, if I do there will be some concessions I will have to make concerning finaces. Am I willing to do that. As I sit here typing I am.
On the other hand I was at my neighbors a few minutes ago and she was filling out an application for a job, and it was exciting for me. ( hmmm..because she was applying and not me...pardon the humor). Actually it was exciting, I have known her 36 years, we are related, and I felt freedom and happiness just helping her. Is that a sign?
What I do know is I need some guilt free time off, with no expectations (guilt) from myself. Its not like I make a bundle, shoot, I work so part time I hardly pay for the gas in the car. It's like I feel I need to do my part.
This too shall work out in whatever direction it takes, I will be grateful for all things, including BURNOUT!

RETREAT- Can I be a Dangerous Woman?

2006-03-07T13:17:00.000-05:00

What a pleasant sounding word. Retreat, pull back, regroup. I have never been on a retreat. I think this will be fun. This is a retreat with a local church, just the ladies. It should be fun and refreshing. Just to get away from the same ole grind can refresh the spirit, soul and the mind.
I am most looking forward to the companionship of other woman. I am looking forward to sitting by the fireplace and knitting, or scrapbook. I am looking forward to fresh air ( just a metaphor, for getting away from the house).
Then I wonder is anyone going to miss me here, I'll only be gone overnight. Do I make a daily impact, that someone will even notice I'm gone. hmm... I didn't wonder that until I sat down to write. hmmm...
The theme of the retreat is * Dangerous Women* and their impact on the people around them. My prayer is I become a dangerous woman in a positive way, so I can encourage other woman around me.
Be Blessed

CHARACTER BUILDING

2006-03-03T16:46:00.000-05:00

You know, I'm a hairdresser, which makes me a people pleaser even on days I don't feel like it.
I hi-lighted a womans hair today, it looked great and she liked it. Problem was from the beginning she would say Ashley did this and Ashley did this, I was OK with that, then she told me what shampoo to us and styling product to use, and how Ashley blew her hair dry a certain way. I explained that I dry the root are first then the ends dry much quicker. Then she got real grouchy and said her hair was going to be greasy because I wasn't using the hair care system the way it was intended (Hey, I'm the HAIRDRESSER!) so, I told her I would find Ashleys hrs. And maybe she could schedule with her the next time. No tension here. Well my blood sugar was dropping big time, and she said one more thing, and I said! I'll get someone else to finish your hair! Called up to my manager and told her to come and take care of this woman, and I broke down in tears!!! Cried like a BABY!
The woman told my manger she didn't know why I was upset she only said she didn't want me to put any more product in her hair..BOLOGNA! I said Barb, I wouldn't cry if someone only said that. This woman had me stressed!
You know working with a bunch of woman ( and men) can be stressful, but, on the other hand its good because they are also you biggest cheerleaders. I knew I was right and they told me so. :) They were on my side.
On the bright side, I am better, and I know that these things we go through only serve to build our character. I have two updos tomorrow and I'm going in Sunday and help with inventory... I shall have great character by Monday!
Be Blessed everyone, and just remember we can be a character or build our character, I'd rather be the better person. Wouldn't you?

The 1st page

2006-03-02T19:49:00.000-05:00

I did an ABC book for JB for Christmas and on every page I used the letter of the alphabet to describe mostly his characater and a scripture to reflect it.

Made this for JB for Christmas

2006-03-02T19:46:00.000-05:00

Angel Tomato

2006-03-02T19:43:00.000-05:00

Someone emailed me this picture thought I'd share with everyone.