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Wanna Follow?

Sunday, November 27th, 2011

Oh my goodness! After months of thinking Pinterest was snubbing me….I’m finally able to join the club!

Somehow, my invite got shuffled into spam/junk mail in my email! Darn it!

Anywho! That’s all bridge under the water now. I’m in, ya’ll!

I’ve been busy pinning my little head off today and whew, I think I’m going to need an extra day off to catch my boards up! Not going to happen, I know!

Just wishing!

So, want to check it out?

Follow Me on Pinterest

PS
I LOVE PINTEREST!! In case you somehow missed it! Hey, and don’t judge how skimpy my boards are–remember, I’m a “newbie”!! hehe

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He Rewards You

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

I read the greatest devotion this morning. Picture with me, if you will….a mom. She puts together this elaborate fun event for her two kids. The story doesn’t go into great detail about all that she did, but I can imagine she made it pretty special (Mama’s are just like that, right?).

After everything was said and done….the kids were off playing with their special guests and her husband was busy in his office. She stood in the wake of it all and took in the BIG MESS she still had to clean up. Tell me, can you relate? I know I can.

As the mom, we get all the dirty jobs. We tend to be the ones who overdo and go all out to make everything special for our families. Sometimes to the extent of exhaustion and resentment. Ever felt mad at everyone because you were left doing ALL THE WORK? Haha! Me too, friend!

The verse that went along with devo totally blessed my socks off. I’m quick to get overwhelmed, especially at holiday time. There is so much to do, so many dishes to prepare and the mess? Oh my word, I wash and wash until my hands shrivel up! That’s just how it is with big meals and celebrations. It’s easy to fall into feeling sorry for yourself. But God doesn’t want us to do that. He reminds us in Ephesians 6:8 “because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free”.

You and I don’t have to get all frizzed out over lazy family members not helping. Everything we do, we do for HIM (even though what were doing is for them too). The reward comes from Christ. If we seek and crave the praise and satisfaction from our loved ones and friends, we are doomed for disappointment. Seriously! We will run into frustration everytime.

So as you “work” to prepare the yummy foods and festive atmosphere tonight and tomorrow just remember WHO you are REALLY doing good for, J E S U S !!

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In Memory of Bill Morgan

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

I went to sleep with a heavy heart last night. That’s what happens when late night calls deliver sad news. For a family spread across the entire USA….news of a loved one’s death stings even a little harder than normal. The best way to describe it is helplessness. It’s hard to be over a thousand miles away when something like this happens.

Family needs family.

He was a devoted husband, a great father, a loving brother and so much more to all who knew him. In the 23 years that I’ve been a part of this family…I’ve never heard one negative thing about him. William (Bill) Morgan was the oldest son of Earl & Marie Morgan. I know him as my mother-in-law’s big brother. She tells stories of how they used to hang out with the same crowd growing up (much like my own 3 kids do now).

Over the years, the funny stories filled with Morgan shenanigans mostly stemmed from his ideas. He had a way of finding the fun or the funny in life. Anytime I was ever around him, he was smiling and making someone laugh. He was a happy person (no matter what life handed him) who made those around him feel joyful too. He passed that joy onto his kids.

Bill loved doing things with his family. I’ve heard so many times of how he would come home from work and play games with his kids. If you’re a parent, you know how hard it is to feel like playing around after a long day of work. Bill didn’t miss those chances with his kids. He made many memories that his kids will never forget. He helped mold them into the people they are today and they are each amazing people. He was so proud of them and they knew it.

I’m thankful for the family I’ve married into. They are special in so many ways. They’ve taught me a lot in terms of love, forgiveness and acceptance. It’s a blessing to be a part of such a legacy. It’s an honor to have known such a special man and uncle as Bill Morgan. May he be remembered by all who knew him.

God
I pray your peace fills my family now. The miles between us feel so far but your love and care is everywhere. Bless them as they make decisions and honor their Dad. Thank you for sharing him with our family.
Amen

Tom (youngest), Bill & Mary

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I Bake To Please

Monday, November 21st, 2011

I’ve been hanging onto the recipe for a few weeks now and figured it was time to try it.

Meet my Cinnamon Roll Cake

Looks good, huh?

Well, it was. I made a few baking errors though. First, the recipe says to add all the ingredients and mix. Then once everything is blended add in the melted margarine/butter. Yea, I forgot that part until I had already poured the batter into the buttered pan. No worries, I mixed it in while still in the pan and it was fine. Second, I realized after re-reading over the recipe (I always do that when I’m cooking or baking just to torture myself if I left something out!) and I had FORGOTTEN to add the dang vanilla!

Oh yea, I’m considering taking Ginko Biloba. My mind…she is a leavin’! 😉

If you look closely, you can see it’s not very cinnamon swirly. At least for my taste anyway. So, next time I make it… not only will I add all the ingredients that belong in it I will up the cinnamon stuff too.

My opinion (not that you need it) is that it’s a keeper. It was fairly easy and most everyone should have all the ingredients on hand. Anytime I can bake up a treat without having to make a store trip—I likey! Also, my people liked it which settles it. Keeper!

Link to recipe H E R E

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Author Crush

Friday, November 18th, 2011

I’ve had my nose stuck in a book, well…two books for the last week. One on my Nook and the other on my Kindle Fire, both by the same author. I picked them off of my library’s website not really sure what to expect. Don’t you love when you make a good book choice? I literally, want to keep on reading…even through meals!

I finished the first book, Blue Nights in a weekend. I had been put on a waiting list for The Year of Magical Thinking. Luckily for me, as soon as I logged on to see if it was available yet…it was! I grabbed it, or rather my Kindle wifi did and we’ve been together ever since.

Joan Didion is amazing! She is, by far one of the easiest writer’s to gel with. I can’t think of another way of describing it. Her words are clean and intelligent. She writes with emotion and thought. In Blue Nights, Didion writes about the death of her beautiful daughter Quintana Roo. Her memories are so precise that you feel like you are right there living each one with her. I loved every word. Which made me love Joan Didion too!

I had to keep reminding myself that this is a woman in her late 70’s. She’s lived a glamorous life, been married to another successful writer and raised a daughter thanks to the gift of adoption. Each story is sprinkled with the beautiful moments of their lives. The Year of Magical Thinking takes you along her journey of the death of her beloved John and the illness of Quintana Roo. She isn’t afraid to say all the crazy thoughts that fill a person’s mind when they are grieving. It’s deep, then light….not depressing and painful as you might think such a book would be.

I’m a little sad that the end is near for the last book. I want to keep reading or maybe even call her (see my crazy at work, ya’ll?) and check in to see how she’s doing. That’s how connected she makes the reader feel. Don’t worry, I’m not a weird author stalker! I’ll be thinking of her…long after I finish the book.

She has a story to tell and if you like a good book–Joan Didion will provide.

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Who Needs Insurance?

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

No thanks to Obama’s healthcare plan! I don’t want his idea of medical coverage. I would, however…..like to be able to GO TO THE DOCTOR, have needed tests run and be able to actually FILL THE PRESCRIPTIONS that my family needs!

Living without health insurance since 2008 has proven to be a dance with the devil! Literally, we have walked through illness scares with more fear than one can imagine. Last year, when I found the “lump” in my breast for example. I don’t know which I was more afraid of–the actual lump or the fact that if it was cancer I would have to die before my family’s eyes because I’m not insured to fight it off.

Every single month, I chase around pharmacies trying to find the most affordable location to purchase my husband’s medication. I’ve mentioned his ADHD, right? Well, hubby minus med’s means he doesn’t F U N C T I O N !! For real! It was around $80 a month until this summer when the sky fell and it skyrocketed up to a whopping $150. What I’m not mentioning? Is two of my children need that same exact prescription as well, plus inhalers to boot!

It’s a game of share and stretch!

I don’t know how else to rant about this other than to just say it. IT TICKS ME OFF!!! I’m angry about it! I feel stressed constantly. What if? I bet that’s what you’ve been thinking too. What if, God forbid…something tragic happens? That’s one of my constant fears!

One car accident. One appendectomy. One bout of pneumonia. One emergency room trip can literally put my family back on a road of financial disaster. I’m smart enough to know that my family isn’t the only one in this position either. It boggles my mind how many hard-working Americans (like me) are uninsured!

I hope you’re not walking a medical tightrope. I can’t imagine how long my family can outrun this situation. Eventually, it will catch up and then…

Who knows?

God,
You care about every detail, even health insurance. My family is 100% in your capable hands. Thank you for protecting us for the last 3+ years. I pray you will continue to “cover” us.
Amen

PS–Do not take healthcare for granted. (Not that you do) It is a blessing.

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