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I need my own reality show…

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Everytime I see the different crazy shows offered on tv…..I crack up! What in the world? “I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant”? Huh? Who is the idiot claiming that one? Seriously! Umm, are you completely NOT living with your own body? There is NO WAY….that before delivery takes place….YOU DIDN’T HAVE A FLIPPIN CLUE!!!! People, pregnancy is uncomfortable at least some of the time. Oh and the baby belly….even chubby can’t hide a wiggly baby!

I’m not buying it, ya’ll! Nope! Not gonna!

Back to MY show! If people are looking to find entertainment in the sheer wackiness of life…..allow me to volunteer! I’ve got a little idea for a show on P M S !! Yes, I said it! It’s one of those indescribable forces that NO MAN can reckon with. Literally! Men beware! Both yesterday and today….were my my family’s lucky day! It’s really not funny. Thankfully, my people love me and care for me. Otherwise they’d all report me and I’d go to “hormone jail”. {If it exists, like I think it does!!}

I couldn’t stop feeling so edgy and boohoo-ey! I loathe that feeling! It’s inescapable! I want to feel normal…but my body just won’t cooperate! Maybe I’m not alone. I kid about having my own PMS Reality tv show. No one wants to see mama go all “Mel Gibson” on anyone. It’s shameful!

I didn’t write this list…but I feel confident that I could’ve. Please read and note…..these moments come and thank goodness they always GO!! I’m looking forward to a better day tomorrow! 🙂

13 possible meanings for PMS:
1. Pass My Shotgun
2. Psychotic Mood Shift
3. Perpetual Munching Spree
4. Puffy Mid-Section
5. People Make me Sick
6. Provide Me with Sweets
7. Pardon My Sobbing
8. Pimples May Surface
9. Pass My Sweatpants
10. Pissy Mood Syndrome
11. Plainly; Men Suck
12. Pack My Stuff
13. Potential Murder Suspect

# 2 & 7 were my evil nemesis today!

Lord,
You love me. Even knowing me intimately like you do! Thank you for creating me with such thought and care. Help me to manage this very delicate and unique ability I have to be completely out of my mind. I only want to honor you….and it isn’t always easy to do when your body feels out of whack!
Amen

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Col. 3:15

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Maggie G

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

People often say, “Dogs are a man’s best friend” and I know that to be true. Maybe you do too. For 9+years, we’ve experienced the unconditional love offered by our best friend….Maggie. Everyone who ever met her…..loved her! She was special! I know what you’re thinking….. she really was!

We bought her from the same breeder that sold us our other black lab, Molly. We lost Molly to some careless teenagers on a motorcycle in front of our house. At the time, I couldn’t even think of picking out another lab pup. Hubby couldn’t think of NOT picking another. He was determined. I finally gave in (but declared….I WOULD NOT GET ATTACHED!!!).

Yea, my plan failed! She stole my heart. I can’t put into words what an awesome dog she was. I can’t think of one bad behavior she ever had. Matter of fact….if she was ever missing, it was because one of our neighbors had let her inside (their house) and was giving her some sort of treat. She was known in our neighborhood as “Sweet Black Maggie”. Often when I would come home….I’d see her over at my neighbors house on the front porch with her best friend, Dooley. Maggie was the alpha female in the friend group. Dooley (a mut) and Stitch (a rascal Jack Russel) were her comrades. Together the three of them ran security over the kids and property on Oakridge Drive. {Don’t try anything hanky panky around here!!} 🙂

Tonight, after a long few weeks of dwindling down to a mere 50lbs. Maggie passed away. We spent the day loving on her and comforting her as best we could. It was horrible to watch her struggle to stand. She was always so strong and energetic. Cancer steals everything!

Something that I’ll always remember about Maggie is her tail. It wagged all the time! She was the happiest dog in the world….no matter what was happening. What a great example for us all. Be happy!

Maggie….thanks for loving and protecting our family for all those years. Your life was lived to the fullest and we enjoyed every minute of it. Rest in sweet doggy peace, Mag-pie! We will always love you, girl!

I’m going to miss this sweet face!

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Facing forward

Monday, July 12th, 2010

I’ve been pretty content staying home (except for the pity party of having no vacation trip). Summer has been the medicine the doctor would’ve ordered. I’ve loved staying up way too late and sleeping in the next morning. I was meant to be free, people! 🙂

I had this crazy night of insomnia over the weekend though. It was pretty annoying! I like sleep! I’m good at it. But I couldn’t drift off to lala land for all the tea in China. So, I lay there….thinking. Then, it hit me…..OH NO!!! School starts in ONE MONTH!!!

Yea….I definitely have the gift of encouragement! I even cheer me up! NOT!!!

Whatever shall I do? I have to make this summer count for something fun! I have limited time with these kids! Gavin is moving into his first apartment in a month! Whaaa? Why does time fly so fast? We’re still trying to come up with much of what he needs to setup house.

Ally is going into her SENIOR year of high school. My baby Gates is a sophomore for goodness sakes. They’ve already started to ditch me! Gee whiz! I’ve got to make the most of our time together.

Here are some things we have on our WANT TO DO list:

1) The Beach Waterpark (We love this place and go every summer. I have 4 tickets so far. I still need another set of 4 to make it fun!)

2) Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds (this is a special game, Mercy Me is performing Aug 1st)

3) Holiday World Splashin Safari (we’ve been invited to go with friends…still trying to save pennies for our tickets)

4) School shop! (what’s that?)

5) Camp/swim/eat in the wild (this is most likely NOT going to happen….we sold our camper a long time ago and hubby is not speaking positively of the tent). 🙁

6) See Despicable Me. (we rarely go to the theatre…but this looks like a must see!)

I’ll be happy with any of those ideas coming to fruition. Remember, I’ve been SITTING at home all summer? Going to the grocery store is a major deal for me. {LOSER} All I can say is that I’m cherishing these next few weeks. Looking ahead to August makes me want to cry. I love you summer! Stay just a little longer, ok?

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Teen Focused Ministries ROCK!!!

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Ok, I know my last post was all ‘up in your face’ about teen girls. It’s something very near and dear to my heart. I’m a mom of two teen girls. I’m crazy about them and I want to provide the best resources available as they navigate this temptuous time in their lives. Satan is out to destroy, people! I don’t want his grubby paws on my sweet girls. He’s hungry to steal “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable” in our young people. And I’m NOT going down without a fight!

That’s why I’m so stinkin’ excited to share one more ministry geared towards loving on teen girls. 2:21 the mag Exemplify Teen. First of all, this is a new magazine coming out in August (oh hurry up…but take it slow August). The whole concept began with Kristen who wanted to provide “good” stuff for girls (I love her!!) to read (I want to hug her). She’s a genius! Girls do want this! I know I did when I was their age and I know my girls crave positive healthy reading too. So, yahoo to you Miss Kristen!

Go here to meet the team they’ve put together to make magic!!

Ladies, I’m so excited to find your sweet ministry. Thank you for loving young girls so much that you’d put together such a great resource! I pray your efforts are blessed beyond measure! God is pleased when we step out in His name and just DO IT!!!

Now, for us big girls (ahem, women). Let me push you invite you to check out the mother ministry to 2:21 Exemplify Teen, Exemplify. This is how I stumbled upon the teen one. I love reading the blog and devotion’s they post. This is one of my favorite “go to” sites. Everyday is something special. You just have to go see for yourself! I love it so much…..I want to be a part of it. Ministering to girls & women is just one of my things. They bless me!

Enjoy!

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Girls Gone Wise?!

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010


I’m a huge fan of Lifeway author Mary Kassian. Several years back, I facilitated two different groups through her study Conversation Peace. It was fantastic and….doing it twice was worth it. I still pull that book off the shelf to use when I need some “reminders” (taming the tongue is a forever thing)!

Tonight, I’m so excited to share her cool online blog/ministry/little slice of heaven. It’s awesome and I love the name too. Girls Gone Wise! Wow, what a concept…Mary! You’re a genius! I love your heart! You have a great way with words and it’s clear you love chicks. Thank you for such a sweet ministry. As a mom of two teen daughter’s, I can’t express enough how important it is to me that they have “for real” ministry stuff available to them. GGW is a great “go to” source for anyone wondering how to handle the things life throws at you.

I’m thrilled to share it with not only my girls….but my friends in the world and blogland! Yay! Go see Mary! Read her heart. You won’t be disappointed. I promise!

Oh and I’ve also done Vertically Inclined! Great study! Mary’s got the gift, ya’ll!

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Slight problem…

Monday, July 5th, 2010

My neighborhood is all trees! It’s beautiful! Most of the pictures I share here on the blog are taken outside in my yard. We are completely shaded by these enormous trees. We can’t grow flowers because of the trees. Even our grass is shoddy (thanks to the trees). Forget about having tomato plants! BooHiss! No sun = no tomatoes!

Yes, that’s terrible! But you wanna know what’s worse?

When one falls towards your house! That’s terrible! Just last week, this same neighbor had to repair the little red barn you see in the pictures….thanks to another tree coming down on top of it. They were keeping pet rabbits outside of the barn in pens. When the limbs came down they crushed one of the bunny pens (but not the bunny!). Now that’s too close for comfort if you ask me.

I was in my room when this big one fell yesterday. I wasn’t quite sure what that weird noise was….until I got up and looked out my window! Yikes! It just barely misses the owner’s house.

Have I mentioned how much I love living under all these trees? 🙂

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