I want wish you a very Happy New Year!
I have made some "resolutions" my self but I know this is my year!
You know how every one breaks there so called new year's resolutions about 3 weeks into the year... well I've found a sure fire way to break that cycle.
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We are currently empty nesters and I am returning to the workforce this year. I am looking foward to going back to work so I can get some things that I want for my house.
I have been working on getting my hous de-cluttered, and put back in order, I am looking forward to remaininh C.H.O.S. FREE!
The house is just a little cluttered today but after I get my hotspots taken care of I'll be okay!
So Here's to a Clutter free New Year!
Love To All!
God Bless~G~
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Saturday, December 30, 2006
A Day in Family History....
It is 1am and I am still awake. Not because I'm sad or upset but because today will be our daughters last day at home. She is finally moving out to be almost on her own. She will be going to work for her grandmother and renting a room from her. But she will not be here.
I have mixed emotions about this because things here have been in turmoil for quite sometime. She is determined to not be respectful. She has deliberately tried to show very little respect for us in public. We are not wealthy people but we were raised that teens and children should respect those who are older than they are. She has no repsect for anyone! I mean she can't even say yes ma'ma to my grandmother! When she worked at McDonald's I never heard her say ma'ma or sir and she refuses to use it with us.
She is 19 and has no ambition. She refused to share what her goals for herself were until we told her that we felt she couldn't make it on her own.
I guess I am kind of angry with her for lying about some things this week and even though I caught her in the lie she refuses to assume responsiblity for her actions.
I just pray that God will deal with her and she will find comfort and guidance in Him because she refuses to listen to us.
Well Tomorrow .... actually later today we are going to be taking her to Tulsa to meet with my mother and we are going to see the baby.
I'll post another baby update later!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
GOD BLESS!
~G~
I have mixed emotions about this because things here have been in turmoil for quite sometime. She is determined to not be respectful. She has deliberately tried to show very little respect for us in public. We are not wealthy people but we were raised that teens and children should respect those who are older than they are. She has no repsect for anyone! I mean she can't even say yes ma'ma to my grandmother! When she worked at McDonald's I never heard her say ma'ma or sir and she refuses to use it with us.
She is 19 and has no ambition. She refused to share what her goals for herself were until we told her that we felt she couldn't make it on her own.
I guess I am kind of angry with her for lying about some things this week and even though I caught her in the lie she refuses to assume responsiblity for her actions.
I just pray that God will deal with her and she will find comfort and guidance in Him because she refuses to listen to us.
Well Tomorrow .... actually later today we are going to be taking her to Tulsa to meet with my mother and we are going to see the baby.
I'll post another baby update later!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
GOD BLESS!
~G~
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
More baby updates....
I went to visit Johnathan today! He looks to me like he has grown! I told you yesterday that he is off the oxygen and has gained weight.
Today when I got there the NICU nurse was washing his hair and he was off his IV!! I spent about 30 minutes talking to him and praying for him. I showed him the 2 dollar bill from his uncle Ernie and held his hand.
They turned off his heater on his little incubator.. Oh! I almost forgot they put him in a regular incubator and not on that warming table that made him look like a roasting chicken.
He was all wrapped up in his snuggly warm blue out fit and blanket with an adorable blue hat!
I made it to my mom's store around 3:45 this afternoon and we did some work at the store. I hope I get some computer work tomorrow or I wasted my time coming over here to help. I really need the money as I am going to have to find full time work.
Holly will be moving out soon and I am going to have to work, to help get the bills paid. I don't mind working now that I am getting my eczema taken care of i can walk again. I have had it so bad on my feet that I could not walk.
Well any way I am at mom's house now and I guess I should get off the computer for a while in case some one (not mom) wants to complain...
Take care all.... God Bless and Happy New Year!
~G~
Today when I got there the NICU nurse was washing his hair and he was off his IV!! I spent about 30 minutes talking to him and praying for him. I showed him the 2 dollar bill from his uncle Ernie and held his hand.
They turned off his heater on his little incubator.. Oh! I almost forgot they put him in a regular incubator and not on that warming table that made him look like a roasting chicken.
He was all wrapped up in his snuggly warm blue out fit and blanket with an adorable blue hat!
I made it to my mom's store around 3:45 this afternoon and we did some work at the store. I hope I get some computer work tomorrow or I wasted my time coming over here to help. I really need the money as I am going to have to find full time work.
Holly will be moving out soon and I am going to have to work, to help get the bills paid. I don't mind working now that I am getting my eczema taken care of i can walk again. I have had it so bad on my feet that I could not walk.
Well any way I am at mom's house now and I guess I should get off the computer for a while in case some one (not mom) wants to complain...
Take care all.... God Bless and Happy New Year!
~G~
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Baby Update!
I don't have a picture yet but I did get an update on my little Nephew!
Johnathan gained 3 oz! He is offically breathing un assisted and mommy and daddy got to dress him in his own clothes today!
I am going to try to get back up to the hospital tomorrow if I can. I want to get to spend some time with him too! I am glad they got to be there all day today and loved on that precious little angel.
Keep your prayer coming as the road is still bumpy ahead. We made sure that they have things like a crib, bassinette, and essentials for baby and now they need lots of prayer and love.
I thank all of you who are praying for Styrlin and Cynthia and baby Johnathan.
God Bless and Have a Happy New Year!
~G~
Johnathan gained 3 oz! He is offically breathing un assisted and mommy and daddy got to dress him in his own clothes today!
I am going to try to get back up to the hospital tomorrow if I can. I want to get to spend some time with him too! I am glad they got to be there all day today and loved on that precious little angel.
Keep your prayer coming as the road is still bumpy ahead. We made sure that they have things like a crib, bassinette, and essentials for baby and now they need lots of prayer and love.
I thank all of you who are praying for Styrlin and Cynthia and baby Johnathan.
God Bless and Have a Happy New Year!
~G~
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Christmas Eve
Today I visited my new baby nephew in the NICU, Johnathan Daniel is so very tiny!
When I walked into his room I cried. I guess I really didn't know what to expect but he was smaller than a loaf of bread. :)
I just looked at him for the longest time. Of course it was hard to take my eyes off of him. I discovered that he really looks alot like his daddy- my little brother- and even has his ears!
We talked about what I remembered from the day Styrlin came home from the hospital. I was like 9 and to me he was a heavy baby!
Styrlin was the biggest of all four of us! I told him I sure hope the little guy inheirrited his metabolism and lankiness! That boy can eat!(my brother that is)
Little Johnathan was held by his mommy and daddy for the first time today and it blessed my soul to get to be there for that! Styrlin took a picture of my hand on John's head and his tiny little head just barely took up the palm of my hand. I have never been near a baby so small.
Before we left we prayed over Johnathan and I am asking all of you my faithful readers and friends, please keep praying for them.
I am going to try to go visit Little John as much as I can and I will pray over each visit and for him each day. He is breathing well and boy can he cry! Of course in the NICU that is something they encourage :)
Looks like it will be a Merry Christmas after all. Johnathan doesnt' have any major medical problems and as soon as he is eating, breathing, and maintaing his own body temp. I'm sure they will let him come home. We are praying for before his due date which is Feb 7th.
Keep us in your prayers!
May God Bless you this Christmas and every day!
Happy New Year too!
~G~
When I walked into his room I cried. I guess I really didn't know what to expect but he was smaller than a loaf of bread. :)
I just looked at him for the longest time. Of course it was hard to take my eyes off of him. I discovered that he really looks alot like his daddy- my little brother- and even has his ears!
We talked about what I remembered from the day Styrlin came home from the hospital. I was like 9 and to me he was a heavy baby!
Styrlin was the biggest of all four of us! I told him I sure hope the little guy inheirrited his metabolism and lankiness! That boy can eat!(my brother that is)
Little Johnathan was held by his mommy and daddy for the first time today and it blessed my soul to get to be there for that! Styrlin took a picture of my hand on John's head and his tiny little head just barely took up the palm of my hand. I have never been near a baby so small.
Before we left we prayed over Johnathan and I am asking all of you my faithful readers and friends, please keep praying for them.
I am going to try to go visit Little John as much as I can and I will pray over each visit and for him each day. He is breathing well and boy can he cry! Of course in the NICU that is something they encourage :)
Looks like it will be a Merry Christmas after all. Johnathan doesnt' have any major medical problems and as soon as he is eating, breathing, and maintaing his own body temp. I'm sure they will let him come home. We are praying for before his due date which is Feb 7th.
Keep us in your prayers!
May God Bless you this Christmas and every day!
Happy New Year too!
~G~
Thursday, December 21, 2006
WELCOME!
My nephew Jonathan Daniel arrived around 9:10pm tonight! My brother Styrlin and his wife Cynthia welcomed this precious premie into the world a few weeks early but he is going to be fine!
The baby is currently in NICU at St. John's and is expected to be healthy. My mom called me to tell me that I am an aunt again! (7th time)
I love it! I couldn't go to Tulsa tonight as I have my 4 year old nephew Tanner with me this week. He is a handful but I love him! I never thought I could love my sisters kids as much as I do! It is so amazing! I can't wait until we get our kids!
Okay well I've got to get some sleep... long day tomorrow. I hope to get to go see my nephew soon.
God Bless and Merry Christmas!
~G~
The baby is currently in NICU at St. John's and is expected to be healthy. My mom called me to tell me that I am an aunt again! (7th time)
I love it! I couldn't go to Tulsa tonight as I have my 4 year old nephew Tanner with me this week. He is a handful but I love him! I never thought I could love my sisters kids as much as I do! It is so amazing! I can't wait until we get our kids!
Okay well I've got to get some sleep... long day tomorrow. I hope to get to go see my nephew soon.
God Bless and Merry Christmas!
~G~
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Preparing for a Road Trip!
When I was a kid mom and I and most of the time my brother and sisters would all load up in the car and just drive. Mom always called it a road trip because that meant we really didn't have a destination in mind we were just driving.
Well Wednesday Holly, Mom and I are taking a road trip with a purpose. We are going to southern Oklahoma to pick up my nephew Tanner for the holiday! I am excited to be going because I don't get to see the little guy very often and I really miss him.
He lives 4 hours south of me and so we will be leaving quite early in the morning so that we can get down there and back . This is a horrible time of the year to be traveling in Oklahoma. we have some idiots here, that for some reason think that if it is a holiday that gives them license to act stupid or forget how to drive.
Ernie worries about me constantly when I'm gone so of course I'll be calling him periodically to let him know we're okay.
We have some issues sometimes when it comes to my nephew... he is 5 and hyper beyond belief! Ernie sometimes looses patients with him and I pray that this will give him a chance to love tanner like i do.
I know that the more time we get to spend with him the better it will be.
I'll be dropping mom off at home and then coming back to B-ville...
This is going to be a good Christmas! Our family will be here all except for my sisters which is okay. I miss Kristina and the girls but have a time with Mary my youngest sister. She is very stubborn and refuses to try to mend our relationship. She has a deep seeded hate for me or something and I don't know how I can fix it. She has been like this for a very long time and she refuses to get any help. She is obviously disturbed in some way but won't seek counseling or anything else.
Well that is enough rambling for one night. I've got a case of insomnia again and I really need to try to make myself sleep.
I've got a lot to do tomorrow.
God Bless and Merry Christmas!
~G~
Well Wednesday Holly, Mom and I are taking a road trip with a purpose. We are going to southern Oklahoma to pick up my nephew Tanner for the holiday! I am excited to be going because I don't get to see the little guy very often and I really miss him.
He lives 4 hours south of me and so we will be leaving quite early in the morning so that we can get down there and back . This is a horrible time of the year to be traveling in Oklahoma. we have some idiots here, that for some reason think that if it is a holiday that gives them license to act stupid or forget how to drive.
Ernie worries about me constantly when I'm gone so of course I'll be calling him periodically to let him know we're okay.
We have some issues sometimes when it comes to my nephew... he is 5 and hyper beyond belief! Ernie sometimes looses patients with him and I pray that this will give him a chance to love tanner like i do.
I know that the more time we get to spend with him the better it will be.
I'll be dropping mom off at home and then coming back to B-ville...
This is going to be a good Christmas! Our family will be here all except for my sisters which is okay. I miss Kristina and the girls but have a time with Mary my youngest sister. She is very stubborn and refuses to try to mend our relationship. She has a deep seeded hate for me or something and I don't know how I can fix it. She has been like this for a very long time and she refuses to get any help. She is obviously disturbed in some way but won't seek counseling or anything else.
Well that is enough rambling for one night. I've got a case of insomnia again and I really need to try to make myself sleep.
I've got a lot to do tomorrow.
God Bless and Merry Christmas!
~G~
Friday, December 15, 2006
Lot's to do..
Today is going smoothly so far.. I really haven't done much yet but I am about to go and take care of one last gift purchase and then I have to go check on my Grandma.
After that I've got to get home and get my house picked up before Ernie get's home with Sarah and Megan.
I've missed the girls and am quite happy that they are spending the night tonight. I was a bit disapointed that they couldn't stay for church on Sunday but I understand that their mommy wants them home for their last Sunday before the Holiday. Their Church is not having services on Christmas Eve so this is their Christmas program.
Tonight is our Church's Christmas party. I've got to make some kind of finger food to take tonight. and with the girls coming I need to make sure I take something to keep them occupied.
Holly has to work tonight so she won't be there and I know that is a bit disapointing to her but she'll get over it. When I was her age I missed out on everything!
But we always seem to work something out so she doesn't miss much.
Well i've got to get off here and get going.
God Bless and Merry Chirstmas!
~G~
After that I've got to get home and get my house picked up before Ernie get's home with Sarah and Megan.
I've missed the girls and am quite happy that they are spending the night tonight. I was a bit disapointed that they couldn't stay for church on Sunday but I understand that their mommy wants them home for their last Sunday before the Holiday. Their Church is not having services on Christmas Eve so this is their Christmas program.
Tonight is our Church's Christmas party. I've got to make some kind of finger food to take tonight. and with the girls coming I need to make sure I take something to keep them occupied.
Holly has to work tonight so she won't be there and I know that is a bit disapointing to her but she'll get over it. When I was her age I missed out on everything!
But we always seem to work something out so she doesn't miss much.
Well i've got to get off here and get going.
God Bless and Merry Chirstmas!
~G~
Monday, December 11, 2006
oops!
Once again i've been slacking. NO really i've just been so busy i haven't had time to post.
The snow is almost gone and life is back to normal. it is 52 degrees at 8:00 in the morning and I miss the 27 degree weather already.
Oklahoma weather is the worst when it comes to fluctuation.
Well I've got to take Grandma to the doctor this morning... i'll post again soon!
~G~
The snow is almost gone and life is back to normal. it is 52 degrees at 8:00 in the morning and I miss the 27 degree weather already.
Oklahoma weather is the worst when it comes to fluctuation.
Well I've got to take Grandma to the doctor this morning... i'll post again soon!
~G~
Saturday, December 02, 2006
SNOW!
15 INCHES OF SNOW! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? THIS IS OKLAHOMA PEOPLE WE DON'T GET THIS KIND OF SNOW !I know this seem a silly thing to get excited over.... especially to my friends in NH & MN. But you must admit for a place where we call winter 30 degrees and ice.. 15 inches of snow it a big deal!
Well today is the day we go decorate the Chruch for Christmas, They call it the Hanging of the Greens. I don't know how much fun it will be since I will mostly be working on the chruch bulliten and such but anyway.
I hope to find some more pictures of the snow around Northeast Oklahoma to share with you soon.
God Bless and Merry Chirstmas!
~G~
Friday, December 01, 2006
The Blizzard of 2006
Ladies and Gentelmen, I give you a moment in history:
November 30, 2006 will live on in the weather history books as the first official Blizzard in the state of Oklahoma!
There you have it folks parts of Northeast Oklahoma covered in approxamatley 3 inches of ice under 15-18 inches of snow.
Here in Bartlesville we have loads of white fluffy stuff. My dog Lilly absolutley loves it!
She loves to bite it and run and jump an play.
The down side to all of this is that Ernie couldn't come home today. I miss him terribly and am going to have the house all shiney and clean when he gets home tomorrow. I am also going to have a nice hot roast waiting for him when he gets here. No sandwiches for my man tomorrow- or should I say today.. .it is after 1am after all.
well my benedryl is finally kicking in so I am going to try to get some sleep.
Take care bloggerville and let me know how the weather in your area is!
God Bless,
~G~
November 30, 2006 will live on in the weather history books as the first official Blizzard in the state of Oklahoma!
There you have it folks parts of Northeast Oklahoma covered in approxamatley 3 inches of ice under 15-18 inches of snow.
Here in Bartlesville we have loads of white fluffy stuff. My dog Lilly absolutley loves it!
She loves to bite it and run and jump an play.
The down side to all of this is that Ernie couldn't come home today. I miss him terribly and am going to have the house all shiney and clean when he gets home tomorrow. I am also going to have a nice hot roast waiting for him when he gets here. No sandwiches for my man tomorrow- or should I say today.. .it is after 1am after all.
well my benedryl is finally kicking in so I am going to try to get some sleep.
Take care bloggerville and let me know how the weather in your area is!
God Bless,
~G~
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Insominia
Have you ever tried to sleep and couldn't? I mean really tried? My grandfather told me a joke yesterday about a man who went to his doctor and said; " Doc I just can't sleep, I lie there with my eyes open and I just can't go to sleep" the doctor replys " close your eyes".
I have laid in bed for a very long time with my eyes closed trying to go to sleep and have been unable to sleep. I know that most of my insominia is due to taking a medication. It keeps me awake! and i hate it!
Okay well i better be off i think after looking at this screen for a while i might actually be sleepy.
~G~
I have laid in bed for a very long time with my eyes closed trying to go to sleep and have been unable to sleep. I know that most of my insominia is due to taking a medication. It keeps me awake! and i hate it!
Okay well i better be off i think after looking at this screen for a while i might actually be sleepy.
~G~
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Tanner, Elizabeth & Abigail
I think I may have posted this picture once before. This is actually a year old, it is from last Christmas. This is Tanner he will be 5 in January. He is the proud big brother of Rebecca, Abigail & Elizabeth. My sister has got beautiful babies! 
This is baby Elizabeth. She was born in March and is a cutie!
This is the only one I have where you can see Abby's face. the others she has her head down in. Abigail Turned 2 on November 6th. just 6 day's before my birthday!
This is baby Elizabeth. She was born in March and is a cutie! 
This is the only one I have where you can see Abby's face. the others she has her head down in. Abigail Turned 2 on November 6th. just 6 day's before my birthday!Sharing a few pics...
This is Rebecca she just turned 3 on the 26th. My sisters oldest daughter she has two younger sisters and one older brother Tanner.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
ADOTION
Lately I've been reading alot on how others view adoption. I know that because I'm a Christian woman who has delt with the loss of fertility I have a much different view than other people.
You see I've been told that I should just give up on being a mother because I wasn't meant to give birth.
Well I see it this way... I was born to be an adoptive mother. I have always taken care of other peoples children and I have always had the ability to love children regardless of thier skin color, sex, national origin, or age. God gives people gifts, I belive one of mine is loving children I didn't give birth to.
I struggled for a long time with the not being pregnant issue. I gave it to God and I greived and I accepted that I'll not be getting pregnant. In fact at this moment I will be glad to never give birth. I know too many people who hated being pregnant and I don't want to be one of those kinds of people who makes everyone around them nervous because I'm moody and emotional due to pregnancy.
Anyway.... I just don't think it is fair or right for people to say that I shouldn't adopt just because I cannot or choose not to give birth. I am adopting children who either have no parents or who's parents cannot or will not care for them.
Okay I'll get off my soap box now and say one last thing...
If you are planning to adopt, if you are pregnant and don't feel like you can parent your baby... Pray, seek a professional to tell you what your options are and get educated! Don't listen to all the crap around you and make an informed decission. No one should choose adoption just to please someone else!
Good night and God Bless
~G~
You see I've been told that I should just give up on being a mother because I wasn't meant to give birth.
Well I see it this way... I was born to be an adoptive mother. I have always taken care of other peoples children and I have always had the ability to love children regardless of thier skin color, sex, national origin, or age. God gives people gifts, I belive one of mine is loving children I didn't give birth to.
I struggled for a long time with the not being pregnant issue. I gave it to God and I greived and I accepted that I'll not be getting pregnant. In fact at this moment I will be glad to never give birth. I know too many people who hated being pregnant and I don't want to be one of those kinds of people who makes everyone around them nervous because I'm moody and emotional due to pregnancy.
Anyway.... I just don't think it is fair or right for people to say that I shouldn't adopt just because I cannot or choose not to give birth. I am adopting children who either have no parents or who's parents cannot or will not care for them.
Okay I'll get off my soap box now and say one last thing...
If you are planning to adopt, if you are pregnant and don't feel like you can parent your baby... Pray, seek a professional to tell you what your options are and get educated! Don't listen to all the crap around you and make an informed decission. No one should choose adoption just to please someone else!
Good night and God Bless
~G~
Monday, November 27, 2006
AT LAST!!!!!!
I'M FINALLY BACK ONLINE AT HOME!
I have missed blogging from the priviacy of my home. and now i come to you live from my bedroom! we have moved the computer in here because we will be adding beds to the kids bedroom soon!
We still have not heard from the homestudy lady but i pray it will be soon...
Bye the way i must inform you that this morning around 2am my loving husband hit a dear with my new car!
I was afraid to look at it but it wasn't too bad. it will need some repairs but I'm not sure how much yet. we are going to have to take it to a paint and body shop soon and get an estimate.
well it is getting late and i need to get some sleep but I'll be here alot now!
Godbless and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
~G~
I have missed blogging from the priviacy of my home. and now i come to you live from my bedroom! we have moved the computer in here because we will be adding beds to the kids bedroom soon!
We still have not heard from the homestudy lady but i pray it will be soon...
Bye the way i must inform you that this morning around 2am my loving husband hit a dear with my new car!
I was afraid to look at it but it wasn't too bad. it will need some repairs but I'm not sure how much yet. we are going to have to take it to a paint and body shop soon and get an estimate.
well it is getting late and i need to get some sleep but I'll be here alot now!
Godbless and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
~G~
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Home Study
We recieved a letter from Children and Family Services today. We will be getting a visit from our CW soon to do our Home study interview! I am really looking forward to getting that finished. I still have a list of things to do but i'll get it done!
My birthday went well. I did get a couple of nice gifts, like a watch, a new dress and some great smelling bath gels. I am looking forward to the next years as I'll be a mother again soon and can't wait.
well don't have much time today i have to run, but i'll post again soon!
God Bless!
~G~
My birthday went well. I did get a couple of nice gifts, like a watch, a new dress and some great smelling bath gels. I am looking forward to the next years as I'll be a mother again soon and can't wait.
well don't have much time today i have to run, but i'll post again soon!
God Bless!
~G~
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Happy Birthday To Me.....
Okay so Sunday I'll be 29! I'm not at all upset or worried that I'm gettin old. In fact I've been waiting to turn 29 for two years now. :) You see in order to adopt internationally both adoptive parents must be at least 29 and a half. We have not given up on adopting internationally eventhough we are going to adopt from with in our state. Some day I would like to adopt a little girl from China. I have wanted to do this for several years now and I have been praying that if it is God's will he will provide a way for us to afford to adopt from China.
So..... The last PRIDE class was great! We are now waiting on Children and family services to call and schedule an appointment for our Homestudy interviews. We are waiting but i'm not real patient!
Well I've got a concert to go to tonight so i need to get off here and get going.
Jadon Lavik... check him out.
God Bless,
~G~
So..... The last PRIDE class was great! We are now waiting on Children and family services to call and schedule an appointment for our Homestudy interviews. We are waiting but i'm not real patient!
Well I've got a concert to go to tonight so i need to get off here and get going.
Jadon Lavik... check him out.
God Bless,
~G~
Thursday, November 02, 2006
We are almost done!
Last Saturday was the next to the last class we had to complete. We have really learned alot by attending these classes. I would encourage anyone considering Adoption or Foster care to fill out the application with DHS, take the classes THEN make an informed decission. I mean you are only going to be allowing yourslef to learn what being a foster/adoptive parent is all about. It will also help you to understand what kids who are in the system go through, and how we as parents and adults can help make life better for them .
This coming Friday the 3rd our church is having a hay ride and hot dog roast and we are really looking forward to getting together. We love doing all our church activities! I can't wait to have our children placed with us as we will have a lot of fun attending our outings.
This Saturday is our last PRIDE class and we are so excited. My CW called yesterday and told me that she turned in our Homestudy referal and so now I just have to get some paperwork submitted and we will be on our way to being done. I am so excited.
We have decided to get two sets of bunk beds and are going to be able to take up to three(3) children in one placement. I know it will be a challenge but I feel like this is something God will make sure we can handle!
I was so glad to see my friends the Howards are doing so well with their new Forever Family and I can't wait to see the adoption finialized! God Bless you Kristy and Tony!
Well I need to get off here I have errands to run.
I'll Post again soon!
God Bless
~G~
This coming Friday the 3rd our church is having a hay ride and hot dog roast and we are really looking forward to getting together. We love doing all our church activities! I can't wait to have our children placed with us as we will have a lot of fun attending our outings.
This Saturday is our last PRIDE class and we are so excited. My CW called yesterday and told me that she turned in our Homestudy referal and so now I just have to get some paperwork submitted and we will be on our way to being done. I am so excited.
We have decided to get two sets of bunk beds and are going to be able to take up to three(3) children in one placement. I know it will be a challenge but I feel like this is something God will make sure we can handle!
I was so glad to see my friends the Howards are doing so well with their new Forever Family and I can't wait to see the adoption finialized! God Bless you Kristy and Tony!
Well I need to get off here I have errands to run.
I'll Post again soon!
God Bless
~G~
Thursday, October 12, 2006
OK PRIDE
No i'm not talking about having pride in my state. I'm talking about our Parent Resource Training! Last Saturday we attended our first Adoptive parent classes. We have about 4 other couples who are looking to adopt there and there were 3 couples training for foster care and about 20 who were there for kinship care.
We actually learned quite a bit about foster care and kinship care. We had home work and will have some type of home work each week. It was rather easy and we didn't take long completing it.
I am really looking forward to going back this week. I heard from my CW yesterday and after we have completed half of our sessions she is going to put in our refferal for the Homestudy interview!!!! (doing a little dance:))
I am so totally excited about getting the homestudy done and over with! that is half the battle!
Last time I was so nervous that I could hardly concentrate.
We are now working on getting the bedroom ready. We still need a bed and dresser and I'd like to but a bean bag chair or something like that in the room. I think every kid needs a chair of some kind in their room.
I have been working on a small life book for our child. It has a poem I wrote some pictures of us and Holly and our animals as well as a place for pictures of Grandparents and Greatgrandparents. After he/she comes home he/she will be able to add whatever they like to the book because it is my gift to him/her.
Okay I'll be completely honest I want a GIRL! I'd love to have a toddler! I'm open to older children we have just had older children for a very long time and are ready for some little ones.
We are so glad to have someone to share all of this with! I am glad I have readers who haven't given up on me.
Keep us in your prayers and our new child too. (whom ever he/she is)
~G~
We actually learned quite a bit about foster care and kinship care. We had home work and will have some type of home work each week. It was rather easy and we didn't take long completing it.
I am really looking forward to going back this week. I heard from my CW yesterday and after we have completed half of our sessions she is going to put in our refferal for the Homestudy interview!!!! (doing a little dance:))
I am so totally excited about getting the homestudy done and over with! that is half the battle!
Last time I was so nervous that I could hardly concentrate.
We are now working on getting the bedroom ready. We still need a bed and dresser and I'd like to but a bean bag chair or something like that in the room. I think every kid needs a chair of some kind in their room.
I have been working on a small life book for our child. It has a poem I wrote some pictures of us and Holly and our animals as well as a place for pictures of Grandparents and Greatgrandparents. After he/she comes home he/she will be able to add whatever they like to the book because it is my gift to him/her.
Okay I'll be completely honest I want a GIRL! I'd love to have a toddler! I'm open to older children we have just had older children for a very long time and are ready for some little ones.
We are so glad to have someone to share all of this with! I am glad I have readers who haven't given up on me.
Keep us in your prayers and our new child too. (whom ever he/she is)
~G~
Monday, October 02, 2006
Eureka Springs!
I was Totally excited to leave on Friday morning! We drove to Locust Grove, Ok. First to visit my mother and step father Larry. We had a great visit and mom gave me an early birthday gift.
Okay I collect pigs and this is a pig dressed like a chef holding a sign that says "Chef's Special".
I really like it because it goes with the decorative plates Ernie got me for an anniversary gift.
So we leave mom's and get on the road to Eureka Springs. We stoped at Natural Srpings State park for lunch and enjoyed the weather and sunshine.
Finally we arrived in Eureka Springs Arkansas after what seemed like and eternity in the Ozark Mountains! The little Lodge that we stayed at was only about a mile and a half from the Great Passion Play and we had dinner at Forset Mountain Restaraunt. --Bye the way if you ever go there the dinner buffet is 9.50 and very limited. No one in our group really liked it.
Then it was on to the Passion Play! The weather was perfect but the seats were narrow. I really enjoyed it though.
I watched The Passion of Christ film that Mel Gibson put out but this was much more compelling. It was in a language that I speak and it was played out right before my very eyes!
We really had a great time!
Today I started my first day of work as our Church's Secretary. I am really going to enjoy it. I know it will be slow paced for a while but God will bless our church and it will start to grow. We are looking at hiring a Youth/Music Minister and having another person to do things for will pick up my pace.
Well Tomorrow is my 8th Anniversary. It is hard to believe that Ernie and I have been married this long. I mean it seems to have flown by so quickly! God really blessed me with a keeper when he put us together. I pray that my children will listen to God's direction concering their mates. I know it is sometimes a struggle for us as Christians but I know that Gods will is perfect.
I have been praying for our new addition. I know we don't know his/her name yet but I pray just the same.
Holly seems excited to be getting a sibling. I know she misses being a big sister and she will be great at it.
Well I don't have much time and I need to get some things done tonight.
Take care, God Bless and please keep us in your prayers!
~G~
Okay I collect pigs and this is a pig dressed like a chef holding a sign that says "Chef's Special".
I really like it because it goes with the decorative plates Ernie got me for an anniversary gift.
So we leave mom's and get on the road to Eureka Springs. We stoped at Natural Srpings State park for lunch and enjoyed the weather and sunshine.
Finally we arrived in Eureka Springs Arkansas after what seemed like and eternity in the Ozark Mountains! The little Lodge that we stayed at was only about a mile and a half from the Great Passion Play and we had dinner at Forset Mountain Restaraunt. --Bye the way if you ever go there the dinner buffet is 9.50 and very limited. No one in our group really liked it.
Then it was on to the Passion Play! The weather was perfect but the seats were narrow. I really enjoyed it though.
I watched The Passion of Christ film that Mel Gibson put out but this was much more compelling. It was in a language that I speak and it was played out right before my very eyes!
We really had a great time!
Today I started my first day of work as our Church's Secretary. I am really going to enjoy it. I know it will be slow paced for a while but God will bless our church and it will start to grow. We are looking at hiring a Youth/Music Minister and having another person to do things for will pick up my pace.
Well Tomorrow is my 8th Anniversary. It is hard to believe that Ernie and I have been married this long. I mean it seems to have flown by so quickly! God really blessed me with a keeper when he put us together. I pray that my children will listen to God's direction concering their mates. I know it is sometimes a struggle for us as Christians but I know that Gods will is perfect.
I have been praying for our new addition. I know we don't know his/her name yet but I pray just the same.
Holly seems excited to be getting a sibling. I know she misses being a big sister and she will be great at it.
Well I don't have much time and I need to get some things done tonight.
Take care, God Bless and please keep us in your prayers!
~G~
Monday, September 25, 2006
Not Your Typical Monday
Today I went in to work at the church and started helping Bro. Wally look for pictures of days gone bye. We are looking for pictures of the past so that we can take them to our Association. The Washington-Osage Baptist Association is celebrating 75 years this year and they are planning something big.
We found some really neat historical things for our church so I got a history lesson today. I am a total history buff so I love learning all this. I am going to get to help plan our churches Centenial Celebration in 2011. Well I don't have a lot of time today I brought my grandmother to the library and she will be ready to go soon. She can't sit for very long and I know Ernie will be off work soon too. I still have to go home and get, chicken and some other things yet...
I'll update on the adoption as soon I have more information.
God Bless! keep us in your prayers!
~G~
We found some really neat historical things for our church so I got a history lesson today. I am a total history buff so I love learning all this. I am going to get to help plan our churches Centenial Celebration in 2011. Well I don't have a lot of time today I brought my grandmother to the library and she will be ready to go soon. She can't sit for very long and I know Ernie will be off work soon too. I still have to go home and get, chicken and some other things yet...
I'll update on the adoption as soon I have more information.
God Bless! keep us in your prayers!
~G~
Friday, September 22, 2006
Coming UP!
In exactly one week we will be leaving for Eureka Springs Arkansas! I can't wait! We have never been and I am really excited. We have been planning this for quite some time and are really going to enjoy the trip with several of our friends from church. There about 30 people going and it will be a long trip but we are going to see the Great Passion Play and then Saturday taking some time to explore the town!
I got out the scrapbook we started making for our child last year and I added some new photos and a poem that I wrote.
I am really looking forward to getting our child placed in our home.
Well we are having some company over this weekend so I better get going back to the house and get some dinner started.
God Bless!
~G~
I got out the scrapbook we started making for our child last year and I added some new photos and a poem that I wrote.
I am really looking forward to getting our child placed in our home.
Well we are having some company over this weekend so I better get going back to the house and get some dinner started.
God Bless!
~G~
Monday, September 18, 2006
Not Just another Monday
Today we had another funeral to go to.A close friend of the family's (Tammy) mother passed away and we (my grandmother and I) drove to Adair, Ok. to attend the service. Tammy is a wonderful woman and bakes the most delicious cakes! She is a gem. We were sad to see her mother pass but we know she is with Jesus and we'll see her again some day when Jesus comes again!
Okay so it is getting closer and closer to October and I have the time to tell you about this adoption process. So far we have filled out all our applications and given references. Our references's will receive a letter from DHS (department of human services) asking themto tell a little about us. We have to go get finger printed for our FBI background check because we have not lived in Oklahoma for 10 years in a row. We have given consent for a criminal background search and they will check to see if either of us are listed as sex offenders or have ever been reported for child abuse or neglect.
Since we have done all of this before I know we are clean and it won't take long for everything to come back.
Then we have to get our physicals to show that we are not dying or have any desies that we can pass on to a child.
We begin our Adoptive parenting classes on October 7th at 10 am and we will attend them each Saturday in Tulsa through November 4th.
We then WAIT!!
THE HARDEST PART OF THE JOURNEY IS THE WAIT!
We are looking forward to growing our family. Holly is ready to be a big sister and I am sooo glad!
I start a part time position as our Church seceretary on Oct. 2nd, I am excited about that too!
I love serving my Jesus and I know that some day He will bless us for our faithfulness. God blesses us all the time though. I mean we have so many loving and caring friends! I really am thankful for each one of you.
Please keep reading we will be glad to share our journey through adoption with you!
God Bless you and Keep you!
~G~
Okay so it is getting closer and closer to October and I have the time to tell you about this adoption process. So far we have filled out all our applications and given references. Our references's will receive a letter from DHS (department of human services) asking themto tell a little about us. We have to go get finger printed for our FBI background check because we have not lived in Oklahoma for 10 years in a row. We have given consent for a criminal background search and they will check to see if either of us are listed as sex offenders or have ever been reported for child abuse or neglect.
Since we have done all of this before I know we are clean and it won't take long for everything to come back.
Then we have to get our physicals to show that we are not dying or have any desies that we can pass on to a child.
We begin our Adoptive parenting classes on October 7th at 10 am and we will attend them each Saturday in Tulsa through November 4th.
We then WAIT!!
THE HARDEST PART OF THE JOURNEY IS THE WAIT!
We are looking forward to growing our family. Holly is ready to be a big sister and I am sooo glad!
I start a part time position as our Church seceretary on Oct. 2nd, I am excited about that too!
I love serving my Jesus and I know that some day He will bless us for our faithfulness. God blesses us all the time though. I mean we have so many loving and caring friends! I really am thankful for each one of you.
Please keep reading we will be glad to share our journey through adoption with you!
God Bless you and Keep you!
~G~
Thursday, September 14, 2006
We Have Lift Off!
We are up and running with our adoption! I am so excited!
DHS called and we begin our adoptive parenting classes on Oct. 7th ! Please be in prayer for us as we begin the last 3 steps to adoption and growing our family once more!
Our daughter Holly is excited about being a big sister and wants a sister. I would like a boy and a girl but Ernie is not to worried about it. He says we will take the child we feel God leading us to! ( I'm so proud!)
We are looking forward to announcing to our Family and friends that we have been chosen to have a child placed in our home and are looking forward to bringing that child home!
Well I really must go for now.....
I will be documenting our progress here on the blog each week and it will be great fun!
Love to all
~G~
DHS called and we begin our adoptive parenting classes on Oct. 7th ! Please be in prayer for us as we begin the last 3 steps to adoption and growing our family once more!
Our daughter Holly is excited about being a big sister and wants a sister. I would like a boy and a girl but Ernie is not to worried about it. He says we will take the child we feel God leading us to! ( I'm so proud!)
We are looking forward to announcing to our Family and friends that we have been chosen to have a child placed in our home and are looking forward to bringing that child home!
Well I really must go for now.....
I will be documenting our progress here on the blog each week and it will be great fun!
Love to all
~G~
Thursday, September 07, 2006
I have a new Nephew!
Zacharia Cole was born Sept 6th. he weighed 7lbs. 12 oz. ! I am so happy for Sarah and Andrew! We are glad to have a beautiful new baby boy in the family!
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Long time no post....
I know I haven't posted in over 20 days and I am offically a horrible blogger!
Well where do I begin? There have been many things happen in the weeks since I last posted.
I still have no job - which is okay with me-, we hade Sarah and Megan for a week! I loved that!
Oh and the most important thing.... We have offically started the Adoption Process (AGAIN)!!!
WE are quite excited and are looking forward to sharing our exciting adoption details with you!
We are asking for your prayers that God will guide our process and that the right child will be placed in our family. We do have a particular child in mind and are asking God's will in this situation. She is a great granddaughter of a church member and we are praying about her.
I have been taking my Grandmother to her doctors as of late and spending lots of time with her. I love being able to help do those sorts of things.
Elise started a new job and is in the Vo-Tech here in Bartlesville. WE are proud of her she is doing very well!
We love teaching Sunday School and are loving our new church. It is small but it is starting to grow and God will do amazing things if we walk in faith!
WEll Love to all I must go... Please be in prayer for me as I am trying to get TFC Productions off the ground! We will be opening a small Christian book store as well as the production studio and I am sure God will bless it!
~G~
Well where do I begin? There have been many things happen in the weeks since I last posted.
I still have no job - which is okay with me-, we hade Sarah and Megan for a week! I loved that!
Oh and the most important thing.... We have offically started the Adoption Process (AGAIN)!!!
WE are quite excited and are looking forward to sharing our exciting adoption details with you!
We are asking for your prayers that God will guide our process and that the right child will be placed in our family. We do have a particular child in mind and are asking God's will in this situation. She is a great granddaughter of a church member and we are praying about her.
I have been taking my Grandmother to her doctors as of late and spending lots of time with her. I love being able to help do those sorts of things.
Elise started a new job and is in the Vo-Tech here in Bartlesville. WE are proud of her she is doing very well!
We love teaching Sunday School and are loving our new church. It is small but it is starting to grow and God will do amazing things if we walk in faith!
WEll Love to all I must go... Please be in prayer for me as I am trying to get TFC Productions off the ground! We will be opening a small Christian book store as well as the production studio and I am sure God will bless it!
~G~
Monday, August 07, 2006
the weekend
This weekend was quite nice. My mom and stepdad got here Friday afternoon. I had become a rather chubby version of susie homemaker. I baked a pineapple upsidedown cake and baked a tater tot caserole for the parents to enjoy for dinner when they got here. I knew that my sister in law did not cook for them and so I decided that someone needed to make them a good home cooked meal.
We ate and played dominos and had a really good time just being together. Then Saturday we slept late... well mom and dad slept late. Ernie made me get up with him and wound up watching tv. I cooked breakfast and we went to my grandparents for lunch and spent the evening playing games.
My left leg and ankle were swelling and making the afternoon rather painful. I am so tired of hurting... my feet and left knee and both my hands have been hurting for several months now and I am going to try to go to the doctor asap for them.
Well enough whinning i better be off !
Love to you all!
~G~
We ate and played dominos and had a really good time just being together. Then Saturday we slept late... well mom and dad slept late. Ernie made me get up with him and wound up watching tv. I cooked breakfast and we went to my grandparents for lunch and spent the evening playing games.
My left leg and ankle were swelling and making the afternoon rather painful. I am so tired of hurting... my feet and left knee and both my hands have been hurting for several months now and I am going to try to go to the doctor asap for them.
Well enough whinning i better be off !
Love to you all!
~G~
Thursday, July 27, 2006
hmmmmm
Let me see..... where did I leave off? :) I think I was saying something about currently being out of a job and then having a job interview at a new place. Well the interview went rather well I thought and I haven't heard anything about it yet but I am sure if they liked me enough they will be calling me to offer me a job.
In the mean time,,,, I talked to my oldest friend/ sister today and she is having a hard time here in the last trimester of her pregnancy. I am asking all of you to please keep her in your prayers as it is getting close to time for the little guy to be born! I love the name they have picked for him and will share it after he is born.
I am happy to be getting out of the house today I still have to go home and do some laundry and do some tiddying up but i don't mind as we have alot that needs to be done to prepare for the weekend. I am making homemade enchillads for our Pastor and his wife and my Grandparents and we are going to have a lovely time visiting and getting to know them better. Lord willing I will get another job soon so I can get my internet on at home and not have to come to the library where the computers are so noisey that people look at you funny when you do more typing than clicking!! :)
Well my love to you and Prayers too!
~G~
In the mean time,,,, I talked to my oldest friend/ sister today and she is having a hard time here in the last trimester of her pregnancy. I am asking all of you to please keep her in your prayers as it is getting close to time for the little guy to be born! I love the name they have picked for him and will share it after he is born.
I am happy to be getting out of the house today I still have to go home and do some laundry and do some tiddying up but i don't mind as we have alot that needs to be done to prepare for the weekend. I am making homemade enchillads for our Pastor and his wife and my Grandparents and we are going to have a lovely time visiting and getting to know them better. Lord willing I will get another job soon so I can get my internet on at home and not have to come to the library where the computers are so noisey that people look at you funny when you do more typing than clicking!! :)
Well my love to you and Prayers too!
~G~
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Have I got a tale....
First of all I should start by saying, We had a wonderful time at my Family Reunion! I always love going and we always have fun but this year was really great. My mom got married at the reunion so that our family members would not have to travel more than once.
It was a nice little ceremony and I got to stand up with my mom. We really like my new step dad he is great.
Well I started having some issues with my boss and was thinking about finding a new when suddenly last night she called and told me to turn in my keys!
So guess what... you gessed I did and today I had an interview with a place that I feel will make it much easier for me to spend time with my husband wich i have not been able to do much of.
Well I still don't have internet at home but the public library here in Bartlesville is wonderful and the three of us can all come and find things to read, watch and do!
I have lots more to tell you about but Ernie is waiting on me and he is tired. So I'll post again tomorrow!
God Bless you!
Love ~G~
It was a nice little ceremony and I got to stand up with my mom. We really like my new step dad he is great.
Well I started having some issues with my boss and was thinking about finding a new when suddenly last night she called and told me to turn in my keys!
So guess what... you gessed I did and today I had an interview with a place that I feel will make it much easier for me to spend time with my husband wich i have not been able to do much of.
Well I still don't have internet at home but the public library here in Bartlesville is wonderful and the three of us can all come and find things to read, watch and do!
I have lots more to tell you about but Ernie is waiting on me and he is tired. So I'll post again tomorrow!
God Bless you!
Love ~G~
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Still here.....
Well it's Tuesday and I am still feeling poorly. I went to the ER this weekend and got some medication, but the meds make me sick at my stomache. I am at work only because I have to be and I really want to go home right now.
We are leaving town on the 13th to go to Texas and visit my MIL before we go to my family reunion and mothers wedding. Mom is getting married on the 15th at 10am and it will be a nice yet casual wedding. It is going to be outside so we will more than likely all be in shorts and tee-shirts!
I got a new camera so I can take pictures and that will be fun! Okay well i need to get off here and try to do some work.
I'll post again when I can!
God Bless and Please keep us in your Prayers!
~G~
We are leaving town on the 13th to go to Texas and visit my MIL before we go to my family reunion and mothers wedding. Mom is getting married on the 15th at 10am and it will be a nice yet casual wedding. It is going to be outside so we will more than likely all be in shorts and tee-shirts!
I got a new camera so I can take pictures and that will be fun! Okay well i need to get off here and try to do some work.
I'll post again when I can!
God Bless and Please keep us in your Prayers!
~G~
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Feeling bad....
I came to work today eventhough i'm feeling quite crappy!
I have a bladder infection and my boss lady said that since i'm in quite a bit of pain I needed to go home.
So I got the girls off to there houses and i'm going to cut out and go home for the day. I may even get Holly up and let her help me with the house a bit if I can.
well i need to get home so I'll post again soon!
I'll be getting my internet at home again soon so i can't wait!!!
~G~
I have a bladder infection and my boss lady said that since i'm in quite a bit of pain I needed to go home.
So I got the girls off to there houses and i'm going to cut out and go home for the day. I may even get Holly up and let her help me with the house a bit if I can.
well i need to get home so I'll post again soon!
I'll be getting my internet at home again soon so i can't wait!!!
~G~
Thursday, June 29, 2006
The Impending Holiday...
I have been missing Sarah and Megan for the last month. I was so used to seeing them everyday that it has been really hard coming back to work. So Ernie and I decided we'd call and ask if the girls could come spend the weekend with us and Ernie is picking them up tomorrow when he and their mom get off work!
I am so excited! Saturday we have loads of things to do... that morning we will either go swimming or go to the Kiddie Park. Saturday night is a cook out and fireworks! The girls will love it!
I am so excited about getting to spend time with them this weekend.
So back to my title.... Independence Day..
It makes me realize that with out those men and women who died for our INDEPENDENCE we would not be celebrating it at all.
For those of you who, holler about the war, be thankful that we had people willing to fight and die because with out them we would not have ANY of the RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS we have today!
Okay enough with my soap box because it could rant on forever. May God Bless you all and I pray you have a SAFE and happy Independence Day!
I am so excited! Saturday we have loads of things to do... that morning we will either go swimming or go to the Kiddie Park. Saturday night is a cook out and fireworks! The girls will love it!
I am so excited about getting to spend time with them this weekend.
So back to my title.... Independence Day..
It makes me realize that with out those men and women who died for our INDEPENDENCE we would not be celebrating it at all.
For those of you who, holler about the war, be thankful that we had people willing to fight and die because with out them we would not have ANY of the RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS we have today!
Okay enough with my soap box because it could rant on forever. May God Bless you all and I pray you have a SAFE and happy Independence Day!
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
We Did IT!!
We got moved in to our new home over the weekend. Sunday was our last day at our church! :(
It was rather sad but exciting as we know that God is going to do great things at the new place.
I have not had a chance to spend much time at home but am looking forward to getting some things unpacked tonight and this weekend.
My mom came to visit on Monday and stayed until this morning. We had a great visit and she introduced me to my soon to be step father. Larry is a good man and seems to take good care of my mom. I hope they make each other happy and that my littlest sister will let mom live her own life.
Ernie will be 31 on Sunday and we are going to join our new church that day as well. We have been praying that God will guide us in helping grow a young families ministry.
I have alot of things yet to do so I better get off here. I'll post again soon!
Love to all and God Bless!
G
It was rather sad but exciting as we know that God is going to do great things at the new place.
I have not had a chance to spend much time at home but am looking forward to getting some things unpacked tonight and this weekend.
My mom came to visit on Monday and stayed until this morning. We had a great visit and she introduced me to my soon to be step father. Larry is a good man and seems to take good care of my mom. I hope they make each other happy and that my littlest sister will let mom live her own life.
Ernie will be 31 on Sunday and we are going to join our new church that day as well. We have been praying that God will guide us in helping grow a young families ministry.
I have alot of things yet to do so I better get off here. I'll post again soon!
Love to all and God Bless!
G
Friday, June 09, 2006
A Rather Long Week
Boy I didn't think a week could be so long! I am so ready to go home!
Tuesday I went shopping and out to dinner with my boss and my friend Reba and we had a great time. My boss lady is great! Things in the office are hetic but I am learning how she likes things done. I did not want to come in here and try to do things differently. She has been in this business for over 20 years and I am doing things her way.
Wednesday I left work at noon to go back to Tulsa so that we could try and buy a car. Well we did! I am so excited about our new car! A 2006 Kia Optima, hunter green with beige cloth interior! I love it!
Well it is time for me to go home so I'm out of here! I'll post again next week.
Tuesday I went shopping and out to dinner with my boss and my friend Reba and we had a great time. My boss lady is great! Things in the office are hetic but I am learning how she likes things done. I did not want to come in here and try to do things differently. She has been in this business for over 20 years and I am doing things her way.
Wednesday I left work at noon to go back to Tulsa so that we could try and buy a car. Well we did! I am so excited about our new car! A 2006 Kia Optima, hunter green with beige cloth interior! I love it!
Well it is time for me to go home so I'm out of here! I'll post again next week.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Titles are really over rated...
So I have been at work since 8 am, and I have been busy as a bee. I am so ready for a small break. This after noon has not been too bad as the phones are a bit more quite and I am able to take some time to myself. I have slipped off my shoes and am checking my email and decided I needed to elaborate on my blog about my new job.
I am working for a small but thriving Janitor service who has been in business for 21 years. I am the new Office manager and have been informed that I am in charge of hiring the new people and to be prepaired to hire several people.
In my first two days here I have hired 5 people and done orientation for 3. I have been working on new hire files for two day strait and today I finally got a break from the non stop phone and the paper work.
I love the fact that I have been busy as I have not had the chance to get bored! I hate being bored at work. So I have got to get off here and get the rest of my work dont will blog you later.
G
I am working for a small but thriving Janitor service who has been in business for 21 years. I am the new Office manager and have been informed that I am in charge of hiring the new people and to be prepaired to hire several people.
In my first two days here I have hired 5 people and done orientation for 3. I have been working on new hire files for two day strait and today I finally got a break from the non stop phone and the paper work.
I love the fact that I have been busy as I have not had the chance to get bored! I hate being bored at work. So I have got to get off here and get the rest of my work dont will blog you later.
G
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
I'M NOT GONIG TO BE A GRANDMOTHER!!!
I WAS SO RELEIVED TO FIND OUT THAT MY DAUGHTER IS NOT PREGNANT! We are very happy and ready to get moved to B-ville!
This post is going to be short because I'm on a quick break at work... so I have to go...
God Bless and thanks for your prayers!
G
This post is going to be short because I'm on a quick break at work... so I have to go...
God Bless and thanks for your prayers!
G
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Mi Vida Loca......
That's right my Crazy life has happened again!
My 18 year old who is just finishing her Junior year in high school tells me she's pregnant and the next day decides that because her dad and I are moving one hour north of Tulsa that she is moving out... We find out that she has been lying about several things for several months and I have no intention of letting her come home.
I really need your prayer support! I am at my whitts end!
I'll post again soon as I start my new job on Tuesday! I am very exctied to be embarking on this new adventure!
Love to all,
G
My 18 year old who is just finishing her Junior year in high school tells me she's pregnant and the next day decides that because her dad and I are moving one hour north of Tulsa that she is moving out... We find out that she has been lying about several things for several months and I have no intention of letting her come home.
I really need your prayer support! I am at my whitts end!
I'll post again soon as I start my new job on Tuesday! I am very exctied to be embarking on this new adventure!
Love to all,
G
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Days Go Bye
Slowly the days seem to pass as we work on getting things back to normal in our house. I have 3 girls all day now instead of 2 . We have been having a real good time. My nephew has been coming over quite a bit and we love having him as well.
My sister is really looking pregnant now :) we are excited to be getting a new nephew! well I have so many things that need to be done I just wanted to give a quick update and let you all know that I haven't given up.
I am still going to the gym as much as i can. I am still not 100% with my health and it has been hard to get myself to the gymn but i'm going!
may God bless youall and keep you safe!
~G~
My sister is really looking pregnant now :) we are excited to be getting a new nephew! well I have so many things that need to be done I just wanted to give a quick update and let you all know that I haven't given up.
I am still going to the gym as much as i can. I am still not 100% with my health and it has been hard to get myself to the gymn but i'm going!
may God bless youall and keep you safe!
~G~
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Being a Mom
I hate being sick! I have been sick for about a week. I've have a sever ear infection and have been fighting a nasty cough. I guess I am kind of a weinnie when it comes to getting sick because I hate it so much.
I have not been to the gymn since last Monday ( a week ago) but I am going back today and hopefully i'll get right back where I left off. I don't plan to slack off any longer than I have to. However I have not been doing well with driving much less in good enough shape to work out.
So other than being sick things are looking up. I am looing forward to the coming holiday. Mothers day has never really been to special for me and last year was the first time I was made to feel like I finally fit in to that catagory. You see I've only been a mom for about 2 years and I have always felt that this was a part of life I was missing out on. I love celebrating the fact that I've had TWO wonderful women that have raised me and given me the best chance at life they could. But there was just this underlying feeling that I would never get the privledge of being a mom.
I guess raising a child who never got the significance of Mother's day because she grew up a Jehovah's Witness, doesn't help. And my husband is NOT the planner in our marriage. He doesn't often supprise me because I have learned to expect nothing from him,,, that way I don't get disapointed!
It took him 5 years of an 8 year marriage to figure out that it wouldn't kill him to buy me something on Valentines day!
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my husband, but some men were never taught how the small things are what really counts! He is much better at it now and I am grateful that there are times durring the year when there is no holiday at all that he brings me home something he knows I like. For instance, on his route (he's a milk man) there is a doughnut shop that makes blueberry cinnamon rolls, he brings me 2 when I least expect it! I love them and he knows it so it is always a special treat!
I try to do things for him that I know he likes and this year I am going to make it a point to make Father's Day special for him. Last year she ( DD) made a bigger deal of father's day which was not to big of a deal but they have had a rough year this year and I want to encourage her to do something with her daddy.
Well my internet at home is still down so I'm at the library once again. I guess I should hop off here and do some work.
Please pray for Elise's friend with Cancer... she is receiving chemo and it is making her very Ill. also please pray that Elise will concentrate on her relationship with Chirst! There are some issues we are struggling with and I really need prayer support!
Thanks and God Bless!
Gidgit
I have not been to the gymn since last Monday ( a week ago) but I am going back today and hopefully i'll get right back where I left off. I don't plan to slack off any longer than I have to. However I have not been doing well with driving much less in good enough shape to work out.
So other than being sick things are looking up. I am looing forward to the coming holiday. Mothers day has never really been to special for me and last year was the first time I was made to feel like I finally fit in to that catagory. You see I've only been a mom for about 2 years and I have always felt that this was a part of life I was missing out on. I love celebrating the fact that I've had TWO wonderful women that have raised me and given me the best chance at life they could. But there was just this underlying feeling that I would never get the privledge of being a mom.
I guess raising a child who never got the significance of Mother's day because she grew up a Jehovah's Witness, doesn't help. And my husband is NOT the planner in our marriage. He doesn't often supprise me because I have learned to expect nothing from him,,, that way I don't get disapointed!
It took him 5 years of an 8 year marriage to figure out that it wouldn't kill him to buy me something on Valentines day!
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my husband, but some men were never taught how the small things are what really counts! He is much better at it now and I am grateful that there are times durring the year when there is no holiday at all that he brings me home something he knows I like. For instance, on his route (he's a milk man) there is a doughnut shop that makes blueberry cinnamon rolls, he brings me 2 when I least expect it! I love them and he knows it so it is always a special treat!
I try to do things for him that I know he likes and this year I am going to make it a point to make Father's Day special for him. Last year she ( DD) made a bigger deal of father's day which was not to big of a deal but they have had a rough year this year and I want to encourage her to do something with her daddy.
Well my internet at home is still down so I'm at the library once again. I guess I should hop off here and do some work.
Please pray for Elise's friend with Cancer... she is receiving chemo and it is making her very Ill. also please pray that Elise will concentrate on her relationship with Chirst! There are some issues we are struggling with and I really need prayer support!
Thanks and God Bless!
Gidgit
Friday, May 05, 2006
Still Traveling the road
So Far so Good! I thank all of you from FFMB for stopping by and giving me a shout! Okay I'm going to make the ultimate confession right here in public.
I did my weigh in at the gymn, I didn't cry because I knew the number would be LARGE! So I think I told you my goal weight is 160 lbs. well let me tell you why... When I looked at the scale it said 349.... :( But I know that I can reach my goal and I am set on reaching it. I have not been to the gymn since Monday tho because I have been fighting a chest cold and it is finally starting to clear up So I'll be back in the gymn tonight!
I"m really looking forward to going. I love the way I feel after a hard workout. I try to work myself as hard as I can and seem to do quite well when I am alone.
I usually take my daughter Elise with me as we both have a membership. She is doing really well and I am quite proud of her.
Well I have got to go and I will keep you posted as I can. My internet is out at home right now so I am using a public computer right now.
As soon as my net is working at home I'll be back with more regular reports!
God Bless and love to all!
Gidgit
I did my weigh in at the gymn, I didn't cry because I knew the number would be LARGE! So I think I told you my goal weight is 160 lbs. well let me tell you why... When I looked at the scale it said 349.... :( But I know that I can reach my goal and I am set on reaching it. I have not been to the gymn since Monday tho because I have been fighting a chest cold and it is finally starting to clear up So I'll be back in the gymn tonight!
I"m really looking forward to going. I love the way I feel after a hard workout. I try to work myself as hard as I can and seem to do quite well when I am alone.
I usually take my daughter Elise with me as we both have a membership. She is doing really well and I am quite proud of her.
Well I have got to go and I will keep you posted as I can. My internet is out at home right now so I am using a public computer right now.
As soon as my net is working at home I'll be back with more regular reports!
God Bless and love to all!
Gidgit
Thursday, April 27, 2006
The Road to Fitness
Today my daughter and I joined a local Fitness Center for women. WE are so excited about learning to use this system and getting started on loosing weight!
I am going to be working out as much as I possibly can in the next few months and I am going to loose down to my goal weight! I am so ready to not be fat anymore!
I will be blogging my progress. So my challenge to you as my reader is to get ready to get fit! I would love to have some of you who are ready to make a change. I will be 30 on November 12, 2007 I have until then to reach my goal weight of 160lbs. I would like to hear from anyone who wants to reach a similar goal. Not so much in weight but in fitness in general. I know that this will not always be easy but I will commit to being your cheer leader and I would also incourage you to join a fitness center in your area and take advantage of what they have to offer.
Good luck to you and may God be with you!
Here's to getting Fit!
Gidgit
I am going to be working out as much as I possibly can in the next few months and I am going to loose down to my goal weight! I am so ready to not be fat anymore!
I will be blogging my progress. So my challenge to you as my reader is to get ready to get fit! I would love to have some of you who are ready to make a change. I will be 30 on November 12, 2007 I have until then to reach my goal weight of 160lbs. I would like to hear from anyone who wants to reach a similar goal. Not so much in weight but in fitness in general. I know that this will not always be easy but I will commit to being your cheer leader and I would also incourage you to join a fitness center in your area and take advantage of what they have to offer.
Good luck to you and may God be with you!
Here's to getting Fit!
Gidgit
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
The Struggle
I have struggled since my teens with my weight. I have always been a bit bigger. I had to have breast reduction surgery at 16 and that seemed to spiral into an expansion of my waistline. Before the surgery I only weighed about 160 so I was only about 20lbs over weight.
By 19 I was a size 18/19 and weighed about 195. Well then I met my husband and he wanted me to quit smoking. I was dancing at the bar on a regular basis and he didn't go out so I quit dancing and smoking and I started packing on the pounds. Over the next 8 years I gained almost 100 pounds.
Now I am aproaching 30 and HAVE to do something to loose weight!
I refuse to turn 30 and be FAT! I have never been unhappy with my self. I have always been able to accept and love myself until recently. Suddenly I have been feeling down and depressed about how I look and I find my self wanting to eat because I'm bored. THAT IS NOT ME!
So I'm going to practice what I preach to my daughter...." If you don't like the way you look, do something to change it!"
" If you don't like being fat loose weight! "
So I am! I have been looking at Fitness centers that cater to women only because I am a married woman who doesn't want to be looked down upon because I go to a gymn to work out. Men have a tendancy to look at plus sized women with disgust when they go to a gymn!
That is so RUDE! I thought the whole point in a Gymn was to HELP people loose weight and learn how to have a better body. They aren't just for those muscle heads who like to watch themselves lift weights in the mirror!
Well my struggle will be with motivation. I know this is something I need to do for my health and for the health of my family. I also love to eat and that is where the struggle comes in at. I guess I am going to just have to give it to God and ask Him to help curb my cravings and help me become a healthier person.
Okay well I've got some kiddos to look after so i'll post later!
God Bless!
By 19 I was a size 18/19 and weighed about 195. Well then I met my husband and he wanted me to quit smoking. I was dancing at the bar on a regular basis and he didn't go out so I quit dancing and smoking and I started packing on the pounds. Over the next 8 years I gained almost 100 pounds.
Now I am aproaching 30 and HAVE to do something to loose weight!
I refuse to turn 30 and be FAT! I have never been unhappy with my self. I have always been able to accept and love myself until recently. Suddenly I have been feeling down and depressed about how I look and I find my self wanting to eat because I'm bored. THAT IS NOT ME!
So I'm going to practice what I preach to my daughter...." If you don't like the way you look, do something to change it!"
" If you don't like being fat loose weight! "
So I am! I have been looking at Fitness centers that cater to women only because I am a married woman who doesn't want to be looked down upon because I go to a gymn to work out. Men have a tendancy to look at plus sized women with disgust when they go to a gymn!
That is so RUDE! I thought the whole point in a Gymn was to HELP people loose weight and learn how to have a better body. They aren't just for those muscle heads who like to watch themselves lift weights in the mirror!
Well my struggle will be with motivation. I know this is something I need to do for my health and for the health of my family. I also love to eat and that is where the struggle comes in at. I guess I am going to just have to give it to God and ask Him to help curb my cravings and help me become a healthier person.
Okay well I've got some kiddos to look after so i'll post later!
God Bless!
Friday, April 21, 2006
Life.......
Some days life sucks and some day's it is just great! I have come to learn in the last 10 years that not everything can go my way. I have learned that I can always use self improvement. God is teaching me that in order to improve myslef I have to surrender to Him and let Him improve me.
I cannot do it on my own.
My precious daughter came to me last night to tell me that a friend is ill. She is very worried and I just had to say a silent prayer for guidance. I wanted to be able to give her words of wisdom and comfort as well and encourage her to be a prayer warrior for this friend. I am asking anyone who reads this to pray for this girl...I can not name her name at this time but I ask that you pray for the lovely thing!
Elise was quite upset and worried about this friend.
Well I guess I'm off to bed I need to get some sleep before tomorrow!
I cannot do it on my own.
My precious daughter came to me last night to tell me that a friend is ill. She is very worried and I just had to say a silent prayer for guidance. I wanted to be able to give her words of wisdom and comfort as well and encourage her to be a prayer warrior for this friend. I am asking anyone who reads this to pray for this girl...I can not name her name at this time but I ask that you pray for the lovely thing!
Elise was quite upset and worried about this friend.
Well I guess I'm off to bed I need to get some sleep before tomorrow!
Monday, April 17, 2006
I Can You Can Too!
^ that is the title of the book I'm reading by Mamie McCullough. It is a wonderful book so far I'm about 1/3rd of the way through. She teaches women and me alike how to believe in yourself enough to accomplish whatever goals you have set for yourself.
So far she has taught me to bee myself, bee a self- starter, bee a responder, and bee a goal setter. She uses the Bee as her "mascot" if you will.
Mamie is a Christian and a woman who even though got a rough start in life has worked hard and learned how to perservere!
I recomend this book to everyone!
It is available from publisher Honor Books, Inc. Right here in Tulsa.
here is the address so if you would like to find a place close to you to purchase the book or maybe order it directly from the publisher.
Honor Books, Inc.
P.O. Box 55388
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74155
The name of the book again is " I Can. You Can Too!" by Mamie McCullough.
I bought this book at a convention my company had and it is a blessing!
I pray you all had a wonderful Easter. I hope you each remembered the True reason why we celebrate this time of year! Chirst the Lord Is Risen!
God Bless You !
So far she has taught me to bee myself, bee a self- starter, bee a responder, and bee a goal setter. She uses the Bee as her "mascot" if you will.
Mamie is a Christian and a woman who even though got a rough start in life has worked hard and learned how to perservere!
I recomend this book to everyone!
It is available from publisher Honor Books, Inc. Right here in Tulsa.
here is the address so if you would like to find a place close to you to purchase the book or maybe order it directly from the publisher.
Honor Books, Inc.
P.O. Box 55388
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74155
The name of the book again is " I Can. You Can Too!" by Mamie McCullough.
I bought this book at a convention my company had and it is a blessing!
I pray you all had a wonderful Easter. I hope you each remembered the True reason why we celebrate this time of year! Chirst the Lord Is Risen!
God Bless You !
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
TA DA!
THREE CHEERS FOR ANNETTE BURKETTE MY TEMPLATE DESIGNER!!!
I love the new look and I'll never get tired of it! Thank you so much girl friend!
So all you in Blogger land post a comment and let me and Annette know what you think of my new look!
May God Bless you all !
Gidgit
I love the new look and I'll never get tired of it! Thank you so much girl friend!
So all you in Blogger land post a comment and let me and Annette know what you think of my new look!
May God Bless you all !
Gidgit
Coming Soon To a Blog Near You.........
I know that if you have visited my blog lately you noticed that I've changed my look.... well it is time to change again with a custom built template! Thats right CUSTOM built! My friend Annette designs templates, banners and all kinds of things for the Christian blogger.
I would like to encourage you to visit her blog and learn about all the things she does. Also she has bible studies online and some wonderfully insightful things posted. She truly has a heart for Christ!
So be looking for my blog to take on a new Look in the next few days and look for the "Noble Wife" templates all over the blog-o-sphere!
See you soon and God Bless!
I would like to encourage you to visit her blog and learn about all the things she does. Also she has bible studies online and some wonderfully insightful things posted. She truly has a heart for Christ!
So be looking for my blog to take on a new Look in the next few days and look for the "Noble Wife" templates all over the blog-o-sphere!
See you soon and God Bless!
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Big Day Today!
Well today we are going to a big meeting for my company. I am excited because it will give us the chance to meet more people from our company. We will be spending most of the day there and I think it will be fun.
Then tonight we have our monthly Sunday school class fellowship. Each month a different couple hosts it on the second Saturday of the month. We hosted at Christmas and won't host again until June so it works out pretty well.
Most everyone participates and we even have some that will come to the gatherings but not to class.
I guess you could call that my pet peve! I don't think that you should come eat the food we all work so hard to prepare for the people who make the effort to be a part of our group if you are not going to be a Part of our group!
After all this is a fellowship and we are trying to build relationships with the people we see every week at Chruch. Come to Church and then come to the fellowships. Contribute to the meals that we have and get to know those of us who make an effort to serve our fellow class members. Then of course there are those who seem to be avoiding the functions all together! I'll save that for another time.
Okay I guess I should dismount my soapbox now. I just can't seem to figure some people out.
So, yesterday I baked a couple dozen brownies for the fellowship and then between our confrence and leaving for our fellowship I will cook some veggies. I love to cook and I hope everyone likes my special recipe brownies!
Well I better get off here and get in the shower. I still haven't decided what to ware and I have got to get that figured out!
Hope you have a good weekend and may God Bless you!
Then tonight we have our monthly Sunday school class fellowship. Each month a different couple hosts it on the second Saturday of the month. We hosted at Christmas and won't host again until June so it works out pretty well.
Most everyone participates and we even have some that will come to the gatherings but not to class.
I guess you could call that my pet peve! I don't think that you should come eat the food we all work so hard to prepare for the people who make the effort to be a part of our group if you are not going to be a Part of our group!
After all this is a fellowship and we are trying to build relationships with the people we see every week at Chruch. Come to Church and then come to the fellowships. Contribute to the meals that we have and get to know those of us who make an effort to serve our fellow class members. Then of course there are those who seem to be avoiding the functions all together! I'll save that for another time.
Okay I guess I should dismount my soapbox now. I just can't seem to figure some people out.
So, yesterday I baked a couple dozen brownies for the fellowship and then between our confrence and leaving for our fellowship I will cook some veggies. I love to cook and I hope everyone likes my special recipe brownies!
Well I better get off here and get in the shower. I still haven't decided what to ware and I have got to get that figured out!
Hope you have a good weekend and may God Bless you!
Friday, March 31, 2006
Monday, March 27, 2006
Long Lost Friends....
I got an unexpect email from an old friend from my home town. She and I grew up together and I was quite glad to hear from her. She and I had a lot to catch up on and I am excited to be able to be in contact with her again.
She and I talked for almost 3 hours the other night and it was a very honest open chat. You know how some people you can just not hear from for a long and have one conversation and it is like you have talked to each other everyday? That is what this was like. It took us about 30 minutes to catch each other up and now it is like we were never apart. It had to be a God thing. He allowed her to find me just when she needed her friend. It is GREAT!
Well Today our cat ( actually my grandpa's cat) had kittens. She had 4 this time and they are so tiny it is adorable! We already have at least 3 that are spoken for and that is a good thing. It looks like the cat will be living with us for at least another 6 to 8 weeks, until the baby's are weened.
Well I've got to go for now Holly's boyfriend had dinner with us tonight and he is sitting in my living room watching television by himself.
God Bless!
She and I talked for almost 3 hours the other night and it was a very honest open chat. You know how some people you can just not hear from for a long and have one conversation and it is like you have talked to each other everyday? That is what this was like. It took us about 30 minutes to catch each other up and now it is like we were never apart. It had to be a God thing. He allowed her to find me just when she needed her friend. It is GREAT!
Well Today our cat ( actually my grandpa's cat) had kittens. She had 4 this time and they are so tiny it is adorable! We already have at least 3 that are spoken for and that is a good thing. It looks like the cat will be living with us for at least another 6 to 8 weeks, until the baby's are weened.
Well I've got to go for now Holly's boyfriend had dinner with us tonight and he is sitting in my living room watching television by himself.
God Bless!
Thursday, March 23, 2006
From Rain To Snow!
On Sunday it was raining and today Thursday it is snowing! Luckly it is not going to be a huge snow and it is not staying around too long. In fact the snow that is on the ground is already starting to melt.
I am looking forward to spring however because I am ready to do some planting. I love to plant flower gardens and have already started planning my flower beds and garden layout for this year.
So I've been working pretty steady and still have lots of money to save! I have discovered that saving money it GREAT! We are excited to be apart of our new "family" and are looking forward to adding people to our growing family.
This is a great experience and I am loving it!
The girls are growing like weeds and Megan is getting more and more mouthy!! :) She is so cute though. Sarah and Megan have been learning sign language for the last year and it is great. I have a neighbor who is hearing impared and she thinks it is cute that I have been teaching the girls ASL. (American Sign Language). There is a website I have been using to teach the girls with and it is wonderful.
Well I have to get showered and dressed... I have put that off this morning and need to get busy! I only have ONE load of laundry to do! I am so excited! I have been waiting for this day ! Thank you FLY Lady!
Have a Blessed day!
I am looking forward to spring however because I am ready to do some planting. I love to plant flower gardens and have already started planning my flower beds and garden layout for this year.
So I've been working pretty steady and still have lots of money to save! I have discovered that saving money it GREAT! We are excited to be apart of our new "family" and are looking forward to adding people to our growing family.
This is a great experience and I am loving it!
The girls are growing like weeds and Megan is getting more and more mouthy!! :) She is so cute though. Sarah and Megan have been learning sign language for the last year and it is great. I have a neighbor who is hearing impared and she thinks it is cute that I have been teaching the girls ASL. (American Sign Language). There is a website I have been using to teach the girls with and it is wonderful.
Well I have to get showered and dressed... I have put that off this morning and need to get busy! I only have ONE load of laundry to do! I am so excited! I have been waiting for this day ! Thank you FLY Lady!
Have a Blessed day!
Sunday, March 19, 2006
The Rain Is Such a Blessing!!!
I have been Praising God all weekend! The rain we have been needing since October has finally come. All weekend we have had a long slow soaking rain fall. My animals don't like it but my yard sure has needed it.
We have needed rain so badly that where we usually have a flooded yard we have very small puddles because the ground has needed the rain.
Even my rabbit has been watching the rain fall.
We have needed rain so badly that where we usually have a flooded yard we have very small puddles because the ground has needed the rain.
Even my rabbit has been watching the rain fall.
I have been fighting a headache all day and I am not going to church tonight because I can't seem to get rid of it... I am asking that you be praying for me. I used to get migraine headaches on a regular basis, and I don't want to have them again. Please pray that I will not be getting them any more and that this one will dissipate.
God Bless you and Thanks for your prayers!
Gidgit
Thursday, March 16, 2006
ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL OF.......
Elizabeth Jade !
She was born March 15, 2006 at 1:06pm. 7lbs. 40z. and 18 3/4 in. long!
Mother and daughter are doing GREAT!
We are very pleased to have another neice to add to the family .
Ernie and I now have a total of 6 neices and 5 nephews! and 4 of those children belong to my sister Kristina.
As soon as I get a picture of the new baby I'll post it for you all to see.
Well I've got to take my kid to school so I better get off here!
God Bless you all!
She was born March 15, 2006 at 1:06pm. 7lbs. 40z. and 18 3/4 in. long!
Mother and daughter are doing GREAT!
We are very pleased to have another neice to add to the family .
Ernie and I now have a total of 6 neices and 5 nephews! and 4 of those children belong to my sister Kristina.
As soon as I get a picture of the new baby I'll post it for you all to see.
Well I've got to take my kid to school so I better get off here!
God Bless you all!
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Now Their Trying to Impeach our President!
Why is it that people can't just SHUT UP AND LET THE MAN DO HIS JOB! I don't see all these people that are complaining how badly President Bush is doing trying to make it better.
You people should be ashamed of yourselves! This man is an elected official! Just because you didn't get your way doesn't give you the right to continue to attack a man who is doing what God gave him the ability to do! For pete's sake he was elected TWICE!!
If he is doing such a bad job then why were we able to help eliminate Saddam? There are those who are accusing Him of lying... Let me ask you a question.... Have you ever mislead someone? Now tell the truth.... You know that each and every one of us has in some fashion or another miss lead or lied to another person!
Our President is doing the best job He can possibly do, and just because you don't agree with the war doesn't mean it was wrong or needless... Would you have rather had him do NOTHING about 9/11?
For those of you trying to blame President Bush for Katrina
GROW UP! This was not Caused by HUMAN error or hands! Hurricanes are WEATHER! HELLO!!!!!!!
The mayor of New Orleans is just as much to blame as any other elected official... STOP TRYING TO PASS THE BUCK AND LEAVE OUR PRESIDENT TO DO HIS JOB...
OTHER COUNTRIES RESPECT US AGAIN THANKS TO PRESIDENT BUSH! WE ARE ONCE AGAIN ALLIED WITH THE SUPER POWERS OF THE WORLD....
I DON'T WANT TO LIVE IN FEAR THAT A TERRORIST COULD STRIKE AT ANY MOMENT! SO SHUT UP LET OUR MILITARY DO WHAT THEY DO!
THOSE MEN AND WOMEN SERVE BECAUSE THEY CHOOSE TO SERVE..... GOD IS NOT PUNISHING THEM FOR SERVING THEIR COUNTRY ! STOP PROTESTING AT THESE HERO'S FUNERALS!
LEAVE THEIR FAMILIES ALONE AND GO HOME! FIND SOMETHING BETTER TO DO LIKE TAKE CARE OF YOUR OWN FAMILIES!
May God Bless America and God Bless President Bush!
You people should be ashamed of yourselves! This man is an elected official! Just because you didn't get your way doesn't give you the right to continue to attack a man who is doing what God gave him the ability to do! For pete's sake he was elected TWICE!!
If he is doing such a bad job then why were we able to help eliminate Saddam? There are those who are accusing Him of lying... Let me ask you a question.... Have you ever mislead someone? Now tell the truth.... You know that each and every one of us has in some fashion or another miss lead or lied to another person!
Our President is doing the best job He can possibly do, and just because you don't agree with the war doesn't mean it was wrong or needless... Would you have rather had him do NOTHING about 9/11?
For those of you trying to blame President Bush for Katrina
GROW UP! This was not Caused by HUMAN error or hands! Hurricanes are WEATHER! HELLO!!!!!!!
The mayor of New Orleans is just as much to blame as any other elected official... STOP TRYING TO PASS THE BUCK AND LEAVE OUR PRESIDENT TO DO HIS JOB...
OTHER COUNTRIES RESPECT US AGAIN THANKS TO PRESIDENT BUSH! WE ARE ONCE AGAIN ALLIED WITH THE SUPER POWERS OF THE WORLD....
I DON'T WANT TO LIVE IN FEAR THAT A TERRORIST COULD STRIKE AT ANY MOMENT! SO SHUT UP LET OUR MILITARY DO WHAT THEY DO!
THOSE MEN AND WOMEN SERVE BECAUSE THEY CHOOSE TO SERVE..... GOD IS NOT PUNISHING THEM FOR SERVING THEIR COUNTRY ! STOP PROTESTING AT THESE HERO'S FUNERALS!
LEAVE THEIR FAMILIES ALONE AND GO HOME! FIND SOMETHING BETTER TO DO LIKE TAKE CARE OF YOUR OWN FAMILIES!
May God Bless America and God Bless President Bush!
Monday, March 06, 2006
Saving Money! Making Money! Having Fun!
First and foremost I want to say Congratulations to Katrina! Praise God your little girl was born with no complications! I am so Happy for you.
We have a very bright future ahead of us here in Tulsa. Now I'm speaking of my little family here. God has blessed me with the chance to really help my family financially and save us money all at the same time. I am so very excited about it and I hope that through my experience I can help others to learn how to Save Money, Make Money and Have Fun!
I am proud to be apart of this Team!
So I'm gonna put it out there..... If you want to know how to Save Money, call this toll free number....1-800-273-2517 ... listen to the 3 minute pre recorded message and email me or come back here and leave me a comment! You can also check out my new website!
God Bless you!
We have a very bright future ahead of us here in Tulsa. Now I'm speaking of my little family here. God has blessed me with the chance to really help my family financially and save us money all at the same time. I am so very excited about it and I hope that through my experience I can help others to learn how to Save Money, Make Money and Have Fun!
I am proud to be apart of this Team!
So I'm gonna put it out there..... If you want to know how to Save Money, call this toll free number....1-800-273-2517 ... listen to the 3 minute pre recorded message and email me or come back here and leave me a comment! You can also check out my new website!
God Bless you!
Friday, March 03, 2006
Tragedy Has Struck!
Wednesday we learned that my Mothers friend of 40 years passed away. Our families have been connected sinc my mother and he were 11 years old. His parents and my Grandparents were the best of friends and his dad was a mentor in Ministry to my Grandfather.
I've known Tim all my life and my mother loved him very much. When they were 13 they surrendered their lives to be missionaries to Mexico and were going to get married. Unfortunatly, they never married, didn't see each other for several years. When they did get back in contact with eachother God allowed them to become fast friends again and it was great that they were able to restore their friendship.
Tim had been ill but we had no idea that he would go as suddenly as he did. Mom took it pretty hard and is still quite sad about loosing him so suddenly.
Please keep us in your prayers! We are going to the service today and it will be a long afternoon for us all.
I've known Tim all my life and my mother loved him very much. When they were 13 they surrendered their lives to be missionaries to Mexico and were going to get married. Unfortunatly, they never married, didn't see each other for several years. When they did get back in contact with eachother God allowed them to become fast friends again and it was great that they were able to restore their friendship.
Tim had been ill but we had no idea that he would go as suddenly as he did. Mom took it pretty hard and is still quite sad about loosing him so suddenly.
Please keep us in your prayers! We are going to the service today and it will be a long afternoon for us all.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Still trying to FLY
I have decided that it is taking me forever to get my stuff together!
But I am starting a new life style not a j.o.b. but a new life changing event.
I can't go into to many details as of yet but as soon as I get my new website ( not web page or blog) up and running I will post links to in on all my blogs and you can see what wonderful thing I've been blessed with tonight!
I got almost all my Morning routine done today and all but one of my before bed routine which I am probably going to ware what I have on right now in the morning.
So any way..... I have been at a great meeting and Like I said before as soon as every thing is up and running I'll clue you all in!
Friday I am going to be teaching a local {male} DJ from our favorite Christian Radio station how to change a tire. He doesn't know how and they wanted a woman to teach him how and I get the honor!
Well I need to get to bed... God Bless you!
But I am starting a new life style not a j.o.b. but a new life changing event.
I can't go into to many details as of yet but as soon as I get my new website ( not web page or blog) up and running I will post links to in on all my blogs and you can see what wonderful thing I've been blessed with tonight!
I got almost all my Morning routine done today and all but one of my before bed routine which I am probably going to ware what I have on right now in the morning.
So any way..... I have been at a great meeting and Like I said before as soon as every thing is up and running I'll clue you all in!
Friday I am going to be teaching a local {male} DJ from our favorite Christian Radio station how to change a tire. He doesn't know how and they wanted a woman to teach him how and I get the honor!
Well I need to get to bed... God Bless you!
Friday, February 24, 2006
It's Friday Night.....
Do you know where your husband is??:) Mine is sitting in the living room watching WWE SmackDown. I am sitting here listing to my 80's rock and blogging!
I have always been addicted to Power ballads and Hair bands! I Love Music in general and I have a huge and eclectic assortment of genres.
After Christian music my most favorite is 80's! I love Skid Row, Poison, Bon Jovi, Ozzy, Metallica, Areosmith, Cinderella, and many many more!
I enjoy listening to music it heals my soul... When I am in a nostalgic mood I listen to my 80's stuff... When I'm mad I listen to Heavy metal or Christian to calm me down...
I guess that this is something that has always been in my spirit because music is an integral part of my life... I have major memories tied to music.
Okay I have to take a phone call.... I'll post again later!!
Love to all!
I have always been addicted to Power ballads and Hair bands! I Love Music in general and I have a huge and eclectic assortment of genres.
After Christian music my most favorite is 80's! I love Skid Row, Poison, Bon Jovi, Ozzy, Metallica, Areosmith, Cinderella, and many many more!
I enjoy listening to music it heals my soul... When I am in a nostalgic mood I listen to my 80's stuff... When I'm mad I listen to Heavy metal or Christian to calm me down...
I guess that this is something that has always been in my spirit because music is an integral part of my life... I have major memories tied to music.
Okay I have to take a phone call.... I'll post again later!!
Love to all!
Saturday, February 18, 2006
I CAN SEE!
I am one of these people who has a tendency to wait until the very last minute or until I fear being blind until I go to the eye doctor. Most of the time it is due to lack of funds and insurance. But today I went to one of the city's most popular optometrists Dr. Robert Zoellner. I can now read the street signs and don't have to look for gigantic land marks to guide me around the city.
I got a new pair of contacts which I haven't worn in at least 5 years and some really cute glasses for the evenings and around the house. I forgot how much more I can see with contacts in my eyes! I love it! I took Elise as well and got her a much needed exam as well and we will pick up her new spectacles in about 10days. She is kind of nervous because she thinks that she won't like them once she can see what they look like. I thought they were very cute and I think they make her look more mature.
Oh! I almost forgot! We've got SNOW!!!!! I am like a kid when it comes to snow I love to see the beauty of it on an undisturbed field or lawn. And sometimes I like to play in it. I even don't mind driving in it. Most people I know try like crazy not to drive in it but I don't mind it.
Well my eyes are getting tired and need their rest before church in the morning, I have to teach.
God Bless, Keep warm and Go to Church if you can!
Gidgit
I got a new pair of contacts which I haven't worn in at least 5 years and some really cute glasses for the evenings and around the house. I forgot how much more I can see with contacts in my eyes! I love it! I took Elise as well and got her a much needed exam as well and we will pick up her new spectacles in about 10days. She is kind of nervous because she thinks that she won't like them once she can see what they look like. I thought they were very cute and I think they make her look more mature.
Oh! I almost forgot! We've got SNOW!!!!! I am like a kid when it comes to snow I love to see the beauty of it on an undisturbed field or lawn. And sometimes I like to play in it. I even don't mind driving in it. Most people I know try like crazy not to drive in it but I don't mind it.
Well my eyes are getting tired and need their rest before church in the morning, I have to teach.
God Bless, Keep warm and Go to Church if you can!
Gidgit
Thursday, February 16, 2006
I don't know when it happened exactly but....
God allowed me to realize that he has a much higher purpose for my role as a wife and mother.
As you know I have been working on learning to F.L.Y. with FLYLady.net
I was reading some testimonials about this program and a lady here in Tulsa talked about FlyLady being the prime example of the Proverbs 31 Woman.
I felt some time ago that God wanted me to focus on being a Proverbs 31 Woman, and I have been struggling with learning to accomplish this very task.
Then last night as I read I realized that FLY Lady was giving me the tools to serve my God and my family just the way God intended me to!
Praise God for the gifts He gives us through other people! I am so glad that I found Fly Lady and I hope that I can pass on what I am learning to my daughter and her daughters! We will be a family full of Proverbs 31 Flybabies!!
Thanks FlyLady for answering God's call on your life!
~Fluttering through~
Gidgit
"To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed" (Titus 2:5).
As you know I have been working on learning to F.L.Y. with FLYLady.net
I was reading some testimonials about this program and a lady here in Tulsa talked about FlyLady being the prime example of the Proverbs 31 Woman.
I felt some time ago that God wanted me to focus on being a Proverbs 31 Woman, and I have been struggling with learning to accomplish this very task.
Then last night as I read I realized that FLY Lady was giving me the tools to serve my God and my family just the way God intended me to!
Praise God for the gifts He gives us through other people! I am so glad that I found Fly Lady and I hope that I can pass on what I am learning to my daughter and her daughters! We will be a family full of Proverbs 31 Flybabies!!
Thanks FlyLady for answering God's call on your life!
~Fluttering through~
Gidgit
"To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed" (Titus 2:5).
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
New Baby Ticker.....
I'm Going to be an Aunt AGAIN!!! My sister Sarah and her husband Andrew are expecting their First child together! This baby will be born into a HUGE loving family on two Continents. Sarah and Andrew have a son from her first marriage but Andy is Jacobs Daddy!
We love our nephew and are so very excited that this baby will join our family in September! Please send your prayers out for my sister and her growing family. The still have to put walls up in the nursery and get it ready so they have alot to do...
Okay so my excitement is growing! I will have a neice born around the 20th next month and then another one ( hopefully a neice) in September!
Who said I needed to get pregnant??? :)
Well i'm off. I have been rather sickly today and need to rest.. Not cooking supper tonight so I have to call the hubby and tell him to pick something up.
TTFN and God Bless!
We love our nephew and are so very excited that this baby will join our family in September! Please send your prayers out for my sister and her growing family. The still have to put walls up in the nursery and get it ready so they have alot to do...
Okay so my excitement is growing! I will have a neice born around the 20th next month and then another one ( hopefully a neice) in September!
Who said I needed to get pregnant??? :)
Well i'm off. I have been rather sickly today and need to rest.. Not cooking supper tonight so I have to call the hubby and tell him to pick something up.
TTFN and God Bless!
Sunday, February 12, 2006
A Long Week Ends
As I begin this week I am compelled to look back for a moment on the long week behind me. We had more than one sleepover, 7 puppies- that still have to go out in the middle of the very cold night- one pouty child whom I am thankful for none the less, and now a sore throat and ear infection.
Thankfully I will only have Riley this week so if I struggle with this infection I will not have to try to juggle 3 or 4 kids.
Elise has been a tremendous help with the puppies and she even got up at 5:30 one morning and fed them and took them out for their morning walk. She is even bathing her little Toby. She is really attached to that little pup.
We were really happy to get new Sunday School teachers today! God is going to do amazing things in our class I just know it.
We have been praying that God would bring a couple who wants to help us grow our class into a ministry to blended families as well as traditional families!
I will post more about our class and church on my other blog, Spending Time With God.
May God bless you week and I'll see you here later!
Thankfully I will only have Riley this week so if I struggle with this infection I will not have to try to juggle 3 or 4 kids.
Elise has been a tremendous help with the puppies and she even got up at 5:30 one morning and fed them and took them out for their morning walk. She is even bathing her little Toby. She is really attached to that little pup.
We were really happy to get new Sunday School teachers today! God is going to do amazing things in our class I just know it.
We have been praying that God would bring a couple who wants to help us grow our class into a ministry to blended families as well as traditional families!
I will post more about our class and church on my other blog, Spending Time With God.
May God bless you week and I'll see you here later!
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
I Am Still Alive!
I was gone for the last week because our Internet was down but I'm back, and in High Speed!
Well in the last week a lot has happened... Elise had a "friend" that was sending me some crazy comments here on my blog... I didn't post them because I felt that was a waste of your time. Why would you want to read some teenager drama... Anyway I received some sort of apology such as it was and I still am not going to respond because I'm an adult..
Secondly... My cousin Dara and Her husband Stephen are still in Ethiopia waiting for the American Government to stop being bureaucratic jerks and allow them to bring their son whom they adopted while stationed in Ethiopia with the US Military, HOME!
It is all a bunch of bull and I would urge you to write your congressmen! I have and I will keep doing so until something is done.. I am also going to write the President and Vice President... It might not get there but I'll do it any way!
Thirdly... Riley spent her first night here with us! She is such a great kid and her mom and I are getting closer and closer as friends! It is so nice. We have a lot in common and it is nice to have a friend live so close.
I have been doing fairly well with my FLYLady stuff! I started a Control Journal, and have been trying to keep things under control!
If you are one of those people who can't seem to get your clutter out of your house you really should check our FLYLady! She is AWESOME!
She is going to be here in Tulsa on Saturday at 1pm at the Expo Center! Ernie and Elise and I are going for our Family Fun Day (another FlyLady thing).
Also Thanks to AVON My skin is getting so much healthier and not dry like it usually is! I have been using their Skin Cream for EXTRA dry skin! It works wonders! My hands used to be brown and look dirty all the time because my skin was so dry,, but now they look like normal hands..
Okay enough with the commercials! I can't help it! Broadcasting School ruined it for every one around when I try a product I like! !!
Okay I really need to get to bed...
God Bless you and I'll post again after another Exciting day at the Graham house!
Well in the last week a lot has happened... Elise had a "friend" that was sending me some crazy comments here on my blog... I didn't post them because I felt that was a waste of your time. Why would you want to read some teenager drama... Anyway I received some sort of apology such as it was and I still am not going to respond because I'm an adult..
Secondly... My cousin Dara and Her husband Stephen are still in Ethiopia waiting for the American Government to stop being bureaucratic jerks and allow them to bring their son whom they adopted while stationed in Ethiopia with the US Military, HOME!
It is all a bunch of bull and I would urge you to write your congressmen! I have and I will keep doing so until something is done.. I am also going to write the President and Vice President... It might not get there but I'll do it any way!
Thirdly... Riley spent her first night here with us! She is such a great kid and her mom and I are getting closer and closer as friends! It is so nice. We have a lot in common and it is nice to have a friend live so close.
I have been doing fairly well with my FLYLady stuff! I started a Control Journal, and have been trying to keep things under control!
If you are one of those people who can't seem to get your clutter out of your house you really should check our FLYLady! She is AWESOME!
She is going to be here in Tulsa on Saturday at 1pm at the Expo Center! Ernie and Elise and I are going for our Family Fun Day (another FlyLady thing).
Also Thanks to AVON My skin is getting so much healthier and not dry like it usually is! I have been using their Skin Cream for EXTRA dry skin! It works wonders! My hands used to be brown and look dirty all the time because my skin was so dry,, but now they look like normal hands..
Okay enough with the commercials! I can't help it! Broadcasting School ruined it for every one around when I try a product I like! !!
Okay I really need to get to bed...
God Bless you and I'll post again after another Exciting day at the Graham house!
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
You Know Who You Are...
First of all, I don't have to defend myself to you... I am her parent and that is that. You have parents and rules. She makes her own decissions about friends. I don't have anything to do with her decission to not be your friend. Second... I do NOT judge you, You have just as much right to go to church as anyone. Third... the little letters you keep posting are called harrassment. I don't care what you think of me I'm not here to make friends with the teenagers my daughter goes to school with.
So. don't try to psyco analize me, you don't even KNOW me. Also, Don't keep trying to harrass me or I'll be forced to take legal action.
NOT KIDDING,
GIDGIT
So. don't try to psyco analize me, you don't even KNOW me. Also, Don't keep trying to harrass me or I'll be forced to take legal action.
NOT KIDDING,
GIDGIT
More...
Next, there is Sarah, she is Megan's older sister. she just turned 3 and is a smart little cookie. For the last year she has grown and her vocabulary has grown so much! I get such joy from having them around.
Then ther is Riley who is 4. 1 year and 1 day older than Sarah! She is SO smart and has a huge vocabulary it is fun to hear her say; " well actually, my mommy works at the quesadilla store". It is so cute!
And of course there is my Elsie! She is the best. Eventhough she has only been here for almost 3 years and just turned 18 she is a great kid. We love her so much. She is your typical teenager who is trying hard, to make her place in the world. She is learning how to allowe herself time to become an adult, and not trying to rush it so much. She is a wonderful young woman . We've had our moments and "issues" but as a whole things are good. I am learning from her and she is learning from me, I hope.
One thing that I have learned about her is that recently she broke up with her boyfriend and was able to move on rather quickly and still be amicable with him and his new girlfriend! I guess I have a tennancy to hold a grudge but she did so wonderful with the whole issue! I was sooo PROUD!
Ernie and I are so blessed to be able to watch her grow in maturity and in spirit. She has come a long way since she frist came here! We are learning to be a family and sometimes outsiders can't see us as a unit.
Yes we have conflict but we grow from it and learn. We become closer and stronger. I thank God for the ability to learn from eachother as a family. WE ARE A FAMILY and nothing or NO ONE will change that!
Then ther is Riley who is 4. 1 year and 1 day older than Sarah! She is SO smart and has a huge vocabulary it is fun to hear her say; " well actually, my mommy works at the quesadilla store". It is so cute!
And of course there is my Elsie! She is the best. Eventhough she has only been here for almost 3 years and just turned 18 she is a great kid. We love her so much. She is your typical teenager who is trying hard, to make her place in the world. She is learning how to allowe herself time to become an adult, and not trying to rush it so much. She is a wonderful young woman . We've had our moments and "issues" but as a whole things are good. I am learning from her and she is learning from me, I hope.
One thing that I have learned about her is that recently she broke up with her boyfriend and was able to move on rather quickly and still be amicable with him and his new girlfriend! I guess I have a tennancy to hold a grudge but she did so wonderful with the whole issue! I was sooo PROUD!
Ernie and I are so blessed to be able to watch her grow in maturity and in spirit. She has come a long way since she frist came here! We are learning to be a family and sometimes outsiders can't see us as a unit.
Yes we have conflict but we grow from it and learn. We become closer and stronger. I thank God for the ability to learn from eachother as a family. WE ARE A FAMILY and nothing or NO ONE will change that!
ME.
Sometimes I get the feeling like no one is out there. But then I read other blogs and know that there is. I am a stay at home mom. I choose to stay home and raise my teenager and I also supplement my husbands income by babysitting. I am helping two other women raise their daughters by giving them a safe enviroment to come to.
I have fallen in love with these girls and I love having them in my home. Megan is the youngest and she captured my heart over a year ago. She is not quite 2 yet and is just the cutest little thing. She loves to cuddle and snuggle, and even though she is very sensitive and cries very easily she has my heart.
Okay... I have to go I'll post about Sarah and Riley later..
I have fallen in love with these girls and I love having them in my home. Megan is the youngest and she captured my heart over a year ago. She is not quite 2 yet and is just the cutest little thing. She loves to cuddle and snuggle, and even though she is very sensitive and cries very easily she has my heart.
Okay... I have to go I'll post about Sarah and Riley later..
Monday, January 30, 2006
Why you shouldn't complain about What God hasn't done for you.
What is it with the people who think that God just dumped some bad situation on them? I mean don't they realize that God gave us FREE WILL? After all don't you have the freedom to live wherever you can afford to live? And don't you have the freedom to marry or not marry? God gave you life and his WORD the Bible to live by, but He also gave you the choise whether or not you want to live by it. Of course if you choose not to accept His Word as truth and reject His son then you get the other end of the stick.
I believe that God doesn't want any of us to die. He called death our enemy. He offered us a way to defeat death, he sent his son to earth for our redemption. Jesus came and died the most horrible death for US!
All you have to do is accept him and do your best to serve him and you are guarnteed ETERNAL LIFE!
Okay my sermon is over! :) I just felt that I needed to post that.
I just don't understand why people complain about God. Look at the things God HAS done for us. He knows what is right for us. He knew us before we were formed in our mothers womb. He even know the number of hairs on our heads.
Why can't we just trust God to show us the right path in life? Why do we constantly feel the need to try to do things ourselves? After all aren't we supposed to be made in the image of Christ? Didn't Christ give his life to his FAther?
Thank you Lord for giving us such a Wonderful example to fashion our lives after. Thank you for your forgiveness when we don't try to live our life for you! Thank you for the ability to choose to love you!
I believe that God doesn't want any of us to die. He called death our enemy. He offered us a way to defeat death, he sent his son to earth for our redemption. Jesus came and died the most horrible death for US!
All you have to do is accept him and do your best to serve him and you are guarnteed ETERNAL LIFE!
Okay my sermon is over! :) I just felt that I needed to post that.
I just don't understand why people complain about God. Look at the things God HAS done for us. He knows what is right for us. He knew us before we were formed in our mothers womb. He even know the number of hairs on our heads.
Why can't we just trust God to show us the right path in life? Why do we constantly feel the need to try to do things ourselves? After all aren't we supposed to be made in the image of Christ? Didn't Christ give his life to his FAther?
Thank you Lord for giving us such a Wonderful example to fashion our lives after. Thank you for your forgiveness when we don't try to live our life for you! Thank you for the ability to choose to love you!
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Trying To FLY
I signed up for a membership at FLYLady. I have been learning to take Babysteps in eliminating CHOAS!
It is really intersting! I have so much clutter in my home and I am sooo ready to get rid of the mess. I have 3 girls all day and it will be nice to get rid of the excess so that they and I will have some room to function. I am learning to take care of me so that my home will reflect my love for my family.
I also am encouraging anyone who is stuck with tons of clutter to try FLYLady!
So far I have had some trouble getting motivated but I think that is due to lack of sleep. I am working on getting the right amount of sleep so I can function durring the day. My goal is to NOT take a nap with the girls and to work on cleaning my house.
I am going to build a FLYLady Control Journal today so wish me luck and send your prayer my way!
It is really intersting! I have so much clutter in my home and I am sooo ready to get rid of the mess. I have 3 girls all day and it will be nice to get rid of the excess so that they and I will have some room to function. I am learning to take care of me so that my home will reflect my love for my family.
I also am encouraging anyone who is stuck with tons of clutter to try FLYLady!
So far I have had some trouble getting motivated but I think that is due to lack of sleep. I am working on getting the right amount of sleep so I can function durring the day. My goal is to NOT take a nap with the girls and to work on cleaning my house.
I am going to build a FLYLady Control Journal today so wish me luck and send your prayer my way!
Thursday, January 19, 2006
WOW I'm Really Slacking!
Well things are going okay here at the Graham home.
I have been busy with 3 little girls now. Riley(4), Sarah(3) and Megan(22mos.). They are just the cutest and I might post some pics later if I can get them up loaded from my phone.
So the new ticker is for my Sister Kristina who should give birth to my new Neice Elizabeth Jade in March. I am excited! She will be joining a Big brother Tanner (4), Rebecca (2) and Abigail (1). Becca and Abby were born exactly 11 months and 2 weeks apart! My sister really has her hands full! I am so proud of her though she has turned out to be a great mother! I have a picture of Tanner you can see him on this post.
I have been busy with 3 little girls now. Riley(4), Sarah(3) and Megan(22mos.). They are just the cutest and I might post some pics later if I can get them up loaded from my phone.
So the new ticker is for my Sister Kristina who should give birth to my new Neice Elizabeth Jade in March. I am excited! She will be joining a Big brother Tanner (4), Rebecca (2) and Abigail (1). Becca and Abby were born exactly 11 months and 2 weeks apart! My sister really has her hands full! I am so proud of her though she has turned out to be a great mother! I have a picture of Tanner you can see him on this post.
This is my mom and Tanner! We took this in 2004 at Elise's 17th Birthday party. This picutre is not far off from what he currnetly looks like. He's just taller. I love this kid so much, I didin't think I could love my sisters children so much! :)
Well any way I know alot of you who read my blog are Christains. I am going to ask you to be in prayer for my Cousin Dara and her Husband Stephen. They are stationed in Ethopia and have adopted a little boy. Now that the Air Force is sending them State Side the Ethopian government is trying to keep them from bring the baby home. Please pray that God will move in the hearts of the people who are doing all the visa paperwork so that my cousin can bring home her baby! They desirve to be happy and have a family!
I hope everyone is having a super good week ! Please feel free to let me know you stopped by! God Bless!
Gidgit
Thursday, January 12, 2006
The Pregnancy Ticker
I was waiting until someone asked about it to explain.... I was quite excited to find out that my Brother and his wife were going to have a baby. Last night she miscarried. :( I cried with her and prayed for her,(she's not to in to letting me pray with her), and I know it just wasn't in God's plan for them at this point in their young lives. They are 19 and 18 and are just starting college and working full time and don't even get a day during the week were they can just do nothing. Maybe this is God's way of telling them to wait until they are more stable. I know I am certianly hoping that they won't keep trying to get pregnant now that she's experienced this loss. I love them but they are so young and really don't have a clue about what they are getting in to. She even told me that her family was angry about it because it was so soon. Well any way I'll be removing the ticker today,,,, I do have a neice due in March so maybe i'll creat a pink one to announce her arrival!
Friday, January 06, 2006
A New Chapter....
Yesterday I started keeping a new little girl along with the two I already keep. "R", is a very sweet, yet smart almost 4 year old girl. She has beautiful long brown hair and brown eyes. Quite a change from my little blue eyed beauties S & M. So the three girls so far have gotten along rather well. They really didin't spend much time together yesterday as R was not feeling well and came late and went home early. So today she will be here around 11:30 ish and hopefully the three girls will get the chance to socialize for the afternoon. After Ernie gets home from work we are going to go looking at minivans so that I will have a larger vehicle to tote around all these girls in! It is exciting to me to get a new car because I love having something I can depend on to get us where we need to go and not have to worry about something going wrong with all the girls in the car. I will be taking a total of 4 just about everywhere I go from now on! I love it! I don't think Ernie understands that I have such a soft spot in my heart for little girls and I love keeping these 3. I just can't wait to get to do things with them. I mean S & M are fun to do things with so I know that adding R to the mix will be wonderful! Okay enough with the girl talk. God Bless Your day!
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!??
So it is the 3rd day of the new year already and... you guessed it... it's BACK TO SCHOOL!
Elise was ready to get back to getting her junior year over with. She is so ready to be finished with high school. I remember being so ready to go back to school so I could see my friends. I guess since she spent most of the Christmas holiday with her friend, she's ready to get back to business.
Christmas was great if you read my previous posts. New year's eve we went to M & M's house and ate junk food and watched football. We talked and had a lot of fun! We love having them as friends!
I have heard alot of people starting to get the blues.... I so know where they are coming from. I think I have a tendancy to over analize things and therefore cause myself more stress and depression than I need or want.
I know that with this being a new MONTH forget about the new year... we will have new bills to pay but I know God will allow us to get things taken care of. I haven't worked in 2 weeks and I really need for the girls to get back so I can make some money. I just pray that their mom doesn't try to put me off. I also need to find a couple more kids to keep during the day so I can help make some extra income.
I have high hopes for this year however! I am looking forward to seeing what it will bring. I have a new baby neice due in March and my sister -in-law is pregnant and due in August.
In July we have our annual family reunion and we are looking forward to going to that! I'll be 29 this year and that's not to scarry! :)
Ernie will be 31, and my dad will be 50!!! I love to tease him about that!
Well, I guess I better get off here and get some things done before the girls get here this morning!
God Bless your New Year!
Elise was ready to get back to getting her junior year over with. She is so ready to be finished with high school. I remember being so ready to go back to school so I could see my friends. I guess since she spent most of the Christmas holiday with her friend, she's ready to get back to business.
Christmas was great if you read my previous posts. New year's eve we went to M & M's house and ate junk food and watched football. We talked and had a lot of fun! We love having them as friends!
I have heard alot of people starting to get the blues.... I so know where they are coming from. I think I have a tendancy to over analize things and therefore cause myself more stress and depression than I need or want.
I know that with this being a new MONTH forget about the new year... we will have new bills to pay but I know God will allow us to get things taken care of. I haven't worked in 2 weeks and I really need for the girls to get back so I can make some money. I just pray that their mom doesn't try to put me off. I also need to find a couple more kids to keep during the day so I can help make some extra income.
I have high hopes for this year however! I am looking forward to seeing what it will bring. I have a new baby neice due in March and my sister -in-law is pregnant and due in August.
In July we have our annual family reunion and we are looking forward to going to that! I'll be 29 this year and that's not to scarry! :)
Ernie will be 31, and my dad will be 50!!! I love to tease him about that!
Well, I guess I better get off here and get some things done before the girls get here this morning!
God Bless your New Year!
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