Heard this story on the news last night. Amazing what people do.
Teacher Accused Of Assigning Arson
A chemistry teacher who was at least three months behind on her car payments gave passing grades to two failing students who stole and burned her car so she could collect insurance money.
The story reported from Houston, Texas goes on to say that the two students thought she was just joking at first but then went ahead and stole the car from a mall. Then they took it to the woods and set it on fire. The high school teacher had already purchased another vehicle and they are now all facing charges. These kids were 17 and 18 year olds.
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
What really matters!
God won't ask what kind of car you drove, but He'll ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation.
God won't ask the square footage of your house, but He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.
God won't ask about the clothes you had in your closet, but He'll ask how many you helped to clothe.
God won't ask about your social status; He will ask what kind of class you displayed.
God won't ask how many material possessions you had, but He'll ask if they dictated your life.
God won't ask what your highest salary was, but He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.
God won't ask how much overtime you worked, but He'll ask if your overtime work was for yourself or for your family.
God won't ask how many promotions you received, but He'll ask how you promoted others.
God won't ask what your job title was, but He'll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
God won't ask what you did to help yourself, but He'll ask what you did to help others.
God won't ask how many friends you had, but He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.
God won't ask what you did to protect your rights, but He'll ask what you did to protect the rights of others.
God won't ask in what neighborhood you lived, but He'll ask how you treated your neighbors.
God won't ask about the color of your skin, but He'll ask about the content of your character.
God won't ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation, but He'll lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of Hell.
God won't ask the square footage of your house, but He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.
God won't ask about the clothes you had in your closet, but He'll ask how many you helped to clothe.
God won't ask about your social status; He will ask what kind of class you displayed.
God won't ask how many material possessions you had, but He'll ask if they dictated your life.
God won't ask what your highest salary was, but He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.
God won't ask how much overtime you worked, but He'll ask if your overtime work was for yourself or for your family.
God won't ask how many promotions you received, but He'll ask how you promoted others.
God won't ask what your job title was, but He'll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
God won't ask what you did to help yourself, but He'll ask what you did to help others.
God won't ask how many friends you had, but He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.
God won't ask what you did to protect your rights, but He'll ask what you did to protect the rights of others.
God won't ask in what neighborhood you lived, but He'll ask how you treated your neighbors.
God won't ask about the color of your skin, but He'll ask about the content of your character.
God won't ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation, but He'll lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of Hell.
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
prayer request
lamplighter
I received a phone call this morning informing that someone I knew passed away. She was only 21. Her name is Jill Laroque. They had visited the Tecumseh CofC years ago and her father went to Promise Keepers with the guys. She was in the military and located in Texas. Her death was not military related. PLEASE PRAY FOR THIS FAMILY. Death is not prejudice, is it?
I received a phone call this morning informing that someone I knew passed away. She was only 21. Her name is Jill Laroque. They had visited the Tecumseh CofC years ago and her father went to Promise Keepers with the guys. She was in the military and located in Texas. Her death was not military related. PLEASE PRAY FOR THIS FAMILY. Death is not prejudice, is it?
Building Bridges
lamplighter
The Builder
Once upon a time, two brothers who lived on adjoining farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious rift in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed without a hitch. Then the long collaboration fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.
One morning there was a knock on John's door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenter's toolbox. "I'm looking for a few days' work", he said. "Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and there I could help with?
Could I help you?"
"Yes," said the older brother. "I do have a job for you. Look across the creek at that farm. That's my neighbor; in fact, it's my younger brother.
Last week there was a meadow between us and he took his bulldozer to the river levee and now there is a creek between us. Well, he may have done this to spite me, but I'll go him one better. See that
pile of lumber by the barn? I want you to build me a fence - - an 8-foot fence - so I won't need to see his place or his face anymore."
The carpenter said, "I think I understand the situation. Show me the nails and the post-hole digger and I'll be able to do a job that pleases you."
The older brother had to go to town, so he helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day. The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring, sawing, nailing.
About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmer's eyes opened wide, his jaw dropped. There was no fence there at all. It was a bridge-a bridge stretching from one side of the creek to the other! A fine piece of work handrails and all - and the neighbor, his younger brother, was coming across, his hand outstretched. "You are quite a fellow to build this bridge after all I've said and done."
The two brothers stood at each end of the bridge, and then they met in the middle, taking each other's hand. They turned to see the carpenter hoist his toolbox on his shoulder.
"No, wait! Stay a few days. I've a lot of other projects for you," said the older brother.
"I'd love to stay on," the carpenter said, "but, I have many more bridges to build."
The Builder
Once upon a time, two brothers who lived on adjoining farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious rift in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed without a hitch. Then the long collaboration fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.
One morning there was a knock on John's door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenter's toolbox. "I'm looking for a few days' work", he said. "Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and there I could help with?
Could I help you?"
"Yes," said the older brother. "I do have a job for you. Look across the creek at that farm. That's my neighbor; in fact, it's my younger brother.
Last week there was a meadow between us and he took his bulldozer to the river levee and now there is a creek between us. Well, he may have done this to spite me, but I'll go him one better. See that
pile of lumber by the barn? I want you to build me a fence - - an 8-foot fence - so I won't need to see his place or his face anymore."
The carpenter said, "I think I understand the situation. Show me the nails and the post-hole digger and I'll be able to do a job that pleases you."
The older brother had to go to town, so he helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day. The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring, sawing, nailing.
About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmer's eyes opened wide, his jaw dropped. There was no fence there at all. It was a bridge-a bridge stretching from one side of the creek to the other! A fine piece of work handrails and all - and the neighbor, his younger brother, was coming across, his hand outstretched. "You are quite a fellow to build this bridge after all I've said and done."
The two brothers stood at each end of the bridge, and then they met in the middle, taking each other's hand. They turned to see the carpenter hoist his toolbox on his shoulder.
"No, wait! Stay a few days. I've a lot of other projects for you," said the older brother.
"I'd love to stay on," the carpenter said, "but, I have many more bridges to build."
Monday, June 27, 2005
Board games
lamplighter
It has been so hot lately that it really is hard to do much outside. So the board games have come out. They go and play a baseball game (good job catching Nicholas) come home and chill out with a board game. They go and play tag, climb trees, do remote control cars, come on in and sit down to cool off to a board game. It is just wonderful to see the interaction and the playing together that does not happen with video games. The favorite that is be playing is Monopoly. It is a long game yes but it really helps take the afternoons away. Or as in what happened last night, the night. I believe the boys all went to bed around midnight after a game of Monopoly. Oh and yes Vincent won again. I perfer to play Scrabble and not Monopoly. I do like that new game out called Cranium. Did you or do you have a favorite board game?
It has been so hot lately that it really is hard to do much outside. So the board games have come out. They go and play a baseball game (good job catching Nicholas) come home and chill out with a board game. They go and play tag, climb trees, do remote control cars, come on in and sit down to cool off to a board game. It is just wonderful to see the interaction and the playing together that does not happen with video games. The favorite that is be playing is Monopoly. It is a long game yes but it really helps take the afternoons away. Or as in what happened last night, the night. I believe the boys all went to bed around midnight after a game of Monopoly. Oh and yes Vincent won again. I perfer to play Scrabble and not Monopoly. I do like that new game out called Cranium. Did you or do you have a favorite board game?
Friday, June 24, 2005
nicknames?!?!?!?!?
lamplighter
Why do we give out nicknames to people? Since birth I have been called Mickie. Many people outside family do not know this. When I was 12 years old, from what I have been told, is that I announced that my name is Michelle and not to call me Mickie anymore. It was so weird cause at my brother's wedding (just 2 weeks ago) (and I am now 34)my cousins called me Mickie and I naturally still responded. It was like riding a bike. Some of us may have gotten our nickname cause someone could not pronounce our name. This is how my brother got his name from my son. Nicholas called my brother (who's name is Christopher) "D". I have no understanding why. Cause when my brother was growing up his nickname was ..... oh never mind i will let him share what it was and how he got it. What is your nickname and how did you get it? If you don't have one then why not?? Have a great weekend guys cause it is FRIDAY!!!!!!!!! wooooo hooooooo!
Why do we give out nicknames to people? Since birth I have been called Mickie. Many people outside family do not know this. When I was 12 years old, from what I have been told, is that I announced that my name is Michelle and not to call me Mickie anymore. It was so weird cause at my brother's wedding (just 2 weeks ago) (and I am now 34)my cousins called me Mickie and I naturally still responded. It was like riding a bike. Some of us may have gotten our nickname cause someone could not pronounce our name. This is how my brother got his name from my son. Nicholas called my brother (who's name is Christopher) "D". I have no understanding why. Cause when my brother was growing up his nickname was ..... oh never mind i will let him share what it was and how he got it. What is your nickname and how did you get it? If you don't have one then why not?? Have a great weekend guys cause it is FRIDAY!!!!!!!!! wooooo hooooooo!
Thursday, June 23, 2005
PRAYER REQUESTS!
lamplighter
Here are my prayer request please.
1. My sis was in a car accident and totaled her car. She is very sore and cut up but she is alive. I pray that she heals quickly and is not inconvienced much with not having a car.
2. Vincent's aunt is being sent home from the hopsital with hospice. I pray that the family is given strength and comfort.
3. My gramma fell at the nursing home. She also says she is tired of living. I pray that God gives her strength and if it is time for her to go home, then to give the family strength and not for us to be selfish that she stays with us. Amen
Here are my prayer request please.
1. My sis was in a car accident and totaled her car. She is very sore and cut up but she is alive. I pray that she heals quickly and is not inconvienced much with not having a car.
2. Vincent's aunt is being sent home from the hopsital with hospice. I pray that the family is given strength and comfort.
3. My gramma fell at the nursing home. She also says she is tired of living. I pray that God gives her strength and if it is time for her to go home, then to give the family strength and not for us to be selfish that she stays with us. Amen
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Technology: where will it be tomorrow?
lamplighter
Here are some of the U.S. statistics for the Year
1905:
The average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47 years.
Only 14 percent of the homes in the U.S. had a
bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.
A three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost
eleven dollars.
There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S., and only 144
miles of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.
Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each
more heavily populated than California.
With a mere 1.4 million people, California was only
the 21st most populous state in the Union.
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel
Tower!
The average wage in the U.S. was 22 cents per hour.
The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400
per year.
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per
year,a dentist $2,500 per year,
a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and
a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.
More than 95 percent of all births in the U.S. took
place at home.
Ninety percent of all U.S. doctors had no college
education.Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many
of which were condemned in the press and by the
government as "substandard."
Sugar cost four cents a pound.
Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.
Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month, and
used borax or egg yolks for shampoo.
Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from
entering into their country for any reason.
Five leading causes of death in the U.S. were:
1. Pneumonia and influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke
The American flag had 45 stars.
Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska
hadn't been admitted to the Union yet.
The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was only 30!!!
Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and ice tea hadn't
been invented yet.
There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.
Two out of every 10 U.S. adults couldn't read or
write.
Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from
high school.
Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available
over the counter at the local corner drugstores. Back
then pharmacist said, "Heroin clears the complexion,
gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and
bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of
health." (Shocking!)
Eighteen percent of households in the U.S. had at
least one full-time servant or domestic help.
There were about 230 reported murders in the entire
U.S.
Imagine where we will be in 100 years from now. Instead of years we have technology changing daily. It will be exciting to see where the future takes.
Here are some of the U.S. statistics for the Year
1905:
The average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47 years.
Only 14 percent of the homes in the U.S. had a
bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.
A three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost
eleven dollars.
There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S., and only 144
miles of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.
Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each
more heavily populated than California.
With a mere 1.4 million people, California was only
the 21st most populous state in the Union.
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel
Tower!
The average wage in the U.S. was 22 cents per hour.
The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400
per year.
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per
year,a dentist $2,500 per year,
a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and
a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.
More than 95 percent of all births in the U.S. took
place at home.
Ninety percent of all U.S. doctors had no college
education.Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many
of which were condemned in the press and by the
government as "substandard."
Sugar cost four cents a pound.
Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.
Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month, and
used borax or egg yolks for shampoo.
Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from
entering into their country for any reason.
Five leading causes of death in the U.S. were:
1. Pneumonia and influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke
The American flag had 45 stars.
Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska
hadn't been admitted to the Union yet.
The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was only 30!!!
Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and ice tea hadn't
been invented yet.
There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.
Two out of every 10 U.S. adults couldn't read or
write.
Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from
high school.
Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available
over the counter at the local corner drugstores. Back
then pharmacist said, "Heroin clears the complexion,
gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and
bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of
health." (Shocking!)
Eighteen percent of households in the U.S. had at
least one full-time servant or domestic help.
There were about 230 reported murders in the entire
U.S.
Imagine where we will be in 100 years from now. Instead of years we have technology changing daily. It will be exciting to see where the future takes.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
liars and decievers!!!!!!
lamplighter
Why do people have to lie???? Even when they are confronted they still lie!!! Why? Why? Why? it just makes no sense. They say, "that is not what I said". "I said this". Baloney, a play on words is all that is. It is just so irritating. Why can't people not be so spineless and admit when they are wrong. No instead they got to make up little stories and then when they are confronted about the story they made up they say, well I did not use that word. I used this word. If I say drink or beverage, It means the same darn thing. UGHHHHHHH!! Ridiculous. Ok now that I have that all out of my system I should be fine until I hear another stupid lie.
Why do people have to lie???? Even when they are confronted they still lie!!! Why? Why? Why? it just makes no sense. They say, "that is not what I said". "I said this". Baloney, a play on words is all that is. It is just so irritating. Why can't people not be so spineless and admit when they are wrong. No instead they got to make up little stories and then when they are confronted about the story they made up they say, well I did not use that word. I used this word. If I say drink or beverage, It means the same darn thing. UGHHHHHHH!! Ridiculous. Ok now that I have that all out of my system I should be fine until I hear another stupid lie.
Monday, June 20, 2005
Are you in a rush????
lamplighter
Why is everyone in such a hurry? I am even always in a hurry and on a schedule. Got be there at this time. Got to have this done by such and such a day. Whew it is enough to tire oneself out. This week my goal is to take some time out for myself! To slow down and do just whatever. I want to go to the library. I bought a new excercise dvd. Catch up on some scrapbooking. Just do whatever. First though I do need to do some laundry and clean the house a bit. Duty always calls.
Why is everyone in such a hurry? I am even always in a hurry and on a schedule. Got be there at this time. Got to have this done by such and such a day. Whew it is enough to tire oneself out. This week my goal is to take some time out for myself! To slow down and do just whatever. I want to go to the library. I bought a new excercise dvd. Catch up on some scrapbooking. Just do whatever. First though I do need to do some laundry and clean the house a bit. Duty always calls.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
Father's day!!!
lamplighter
I just returned from a baby shower and was thinking how cool. Neil will be able to celebrate father's day next year with little Tyler bouncing on his lap. However, sometimes I think these holidays are a little bit commercial. By that I mean that we should cherish our fathers always (well for me that means as much as I can stand). We should call them up every so often and say Hi I love you. Not ask for money or an oil change, etc. I remember one time I called to speak to my mom, well something overcame me when my dad answered the phone. I always would say hi dad is mom there? This time was different-He answered the phone and I said hello dad how are you? (that was his first clue that he thought I needed something) He even said do you want you mom. I told him no I did not want mom but I just called to say that he was important in my life no matter how much we did not get along and no matter what our differences are or were. I then told him that I loved him and I thanked him for being my dad. Well he was speechless. Then he said that I did not have to say things like that. (You gotta know my dad to understand why he would say that) And as the tears started to choke my words I said ok dad well that is all I called to tell you. Bye! He told my ok bye and we never mentioned that phone call ever. But sometimes now it seems that there is an unspoken bond of father and daughter with us. Every once in a while I can get a sense of it.
To all the father's out there-(and I mean the real dads-not the ones that just are biologically a dad) God Bless you !! HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
I just returned from a baby shower and was thinking how cool. Neil will be able to celebrate father's day next year with little Tyler bouncing on his lap. However, sometimes I think these holidays are a little bit commercial. By that I mean that we should cherish our fathers always (well for me that means as much as I can stand). We should call them up every so often and say Hi I love you. Not ask for money or an oil change, etc. I remember one time I called to speak to my mom, well something overcame me when my dad answered the phone. I always would say hi dad is mom there? This time was different-He answered the phone and I said hello dad how are you? (that was his first clue that he thought I needed something) He even said do you want you mom. I told him no I did not want mom but I just called to say that he was important in my life no matter how much we did not get along and no matter what our differences are or were. I then told him that I loved him and I thanked him for being my dad. Well he was speechless. Then he said that I did not have to say things like that. (You gotta know my dad to understand why he would say that) And as the tears started to choke my words I said ok dad well that is all I called to tell you. Bye! He told my ok bye and we never mentioned that phone call ever. But sometimes now it seems that there is an unspoken bond of father and daughter with us. Every once in a while I can get a sense of it.
To all the father's out there-(and I mean the real dads-not the ones that just are biologically a dad) God Bless you !! HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
Friday, June 17, 2005
If Jesus came to your house
lamplighter
If Jesus came to your house to spend a day or two-
If he came unexpectedly, I wonder what you'd do.
Oh, I know you'd give your nicest room to such an honored guest,
And all the food you'd serve to Him would be the very best,
And you would keep assuring Him you're glad to have Him there-
That serving Him in your own home is joy beyond compare.
But-when you saw Him coming, would you meet Him at the door
With arms outstretched in welcome to your heavenly visitor?
Or would you have to change your clothes before you let Him in?
Or hide some magazines and put the Bible where they'd been?
Would you turn off the radio and hope He hadn't heard?
And wish you hadn't uttered that last, loud, hasty word?
Would you hide your wordly music and put some hymn books out?
Could you let Jesus walk right in, or would you rush Him out?
And I wonder-If the Saviour spent a day or two with you,
Would you go right on doing the things you always do?
Would you go right on saying the things you always say?
Would life for you continue as it does from day to day?
Would your family conversation keep up its usual pace?
And would you find it hard each meal to say a table grace?
Would you sing the songs you always sing, and read the books you read,
And let Him know the things on which your mind and spirit feed?
Would you take Jesus with you everywhere you planned to go?
Or would you, maybe, change your plans for just a day or so?
Would you be glad to have Him meet your very closest friends?
Or would you hope they'd stay away until His visit ends?
Would you be glad to have Him stay forever on and on?
Or would you sigh with great relief when He at last was gone?
It might be interesting to know the things that you would do
If Jesus Christ in person came to spend some time with you!
-lois kendall blanchard
If Jesus came to your house to spend a day or two-
If he came unexpectedly, I wonder what you'd do.
Oh, I know you'd give your nicest room to such an honored guest,
And all the food you'd serve to Him would be the very best,
And you would keep assuring Him you're glad to have Him there-
That serving Him in your own home is joy beyond compare.
But-when you saw Him coming, would you meet Him at the door
With arms outstretched in welcome to your heavenly visitor?
Or would you have to change your clothes before you let Him in?
Or hide some magazines and put the Bible where they'd been?
Would you turn off the radio and hope He hadn't heard?
And wish you hadn't uttered that last, loud, hasty word?
Would you hide your wordly music and put some hymn books out?
Could you let Jesus walk right in, or would you rush Him out?
And I wonder-If the Saviour spent a day or two with you,
Would you go right on doing the things you always do?
Would you go right on saying the things you always say?
Would life for you continue as it does from day to day?
Would your family conversation keep up its usual pace?
And would you find it hard each meal to say a table grace?
Would you sing the songs you always sing, and read the books you read,
And let Him know the things on which your mind and spirit feed?
Would you take Jesus with you everywhere you planned to go?
Or would you, maybe, change your plans for just a day or so?
Would you be glad to have Him meet your very closest friends?
Or would you hope they'd stay away until His visit ends?
Would you be glad to have Him stay forever on and on?
Or would you sigh with great relief when He at last was gone?
It might be interesting to know the things that you would do
If Jesus Christ in person came to spend some time with you!
-lois kendall blanchard
Thursday, June 16, 2005
endings and new beginnings
lamplighter
Today I was thinking of endings in life and new beginnings.
Yesterday was an ending, I no longer watch the kids I have been watching for 6 1/2 years. It is a new beginning. My brother and his new wife are no longer single. It is an ending but also a new beginning (and a beautiful one at that). Church recently for me has had some endings and alot of new beginnings. I am going to be going to a baby shower this week for my cousin who is expecting her first child. That is an ending to a childless life, but a great beginning to being a parent. I guess endings and beginnings are life and they continue always. It definately makes life interesting. Well here is my ending and tomorrow I will type a new beginning. muaaaaaaaak!
Today I was thinking of endings in life and new beginnings.
Yesterday was an ending, I no longer watch the kids I have been watching for 6 1/2 years. It is a new beginning. My brother and his new wife are no longer single. It is an ending but also a new beginning (and a beautiful one at that). Church recently for me has had some endings and alot of new beginnings. I am going to be going to a baby shower this week for my cousin who is expecting her first child. That is an ending to a childless life, but a great beginning to being a parent. I guess endings and beginnings are life and they continue always. It definately makes life interesting. Well here is my ending and tomorrow I will type a new beginning. muaaaaaaaak!
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Pistons!!!
lamplighter
Anyone who is not a nail biter now are after last night's game!! WOW!!! Ben started it off with such aggression. It was time someone got aggressive. They really put on a good game both teams. If you just watch the highlights from game #3 you will be saying that was a real basketball game with some oomph!! It was definately exciting. Now I personally did not watch all of the game. I only like to watch the last couple of minutes (or if it is a blow out the last couple of seconds). That way I still know who won and i get to see some of the game. Nicholas let me know though how the game went cause I could hear him from the back room all the way to my bedroom. All that hooping and hollering you would have thought that Kota would have woken up. Thank goodness he didn't. All I have to say is come on Pistons- Let's do it again.
Anyone who is not a nail biter now are after last night's game!! WOW!!! Ben started it off with such aggression. It was time someone got aggressive. They really put on a good game both teams. If you just watch the highlights from game #3 you will be saying that was a real basketball game with some oomph!! It was definately exciting. Now I personally did not watch all of the game. I only like to watch the last couple of minutes (or if it is a blow out the last couple of seconds). That way I still know who won and i get to see some of the game. Nicholas let me know though how the game went cause I could hear him from the back room all the way to my bedroom. All that hooping and hollering you would have thought that Kota would have woken up. Thank goodness he didn't. All I have to say is come on Pistons- Let's do it again.
Monday, June 13, 2005
scheduling my life away
lamplighter
Today I was talking to Vincent and were planning the month away. I am a scheduled person so I was picking dates on when we are doing what for the summer. When it hit me once again that it will be Father's Day this weekend and then we have next weekend and July will be here. What the heck??? When you turn 35 does time now go so fast that you don't even have time to blink??? It is like I am scheduling my summer away. Almost every weekend we have things planned. Baby shower, Relay for Life tournament, Father's Day, Nicholas' baseball games, trip to get fireworks, and that is just for the next two weekends. Didn't I just write a few weeks ago about taking the time out to smell the roses? Deep breath. Okay now maybe July will be a little bit slower. Yeah right that will be the day, but a girl can wish can't she.
Today I was talking to Vincent and were planning the month away. I am a scheduled person so I was picking dates on when we are doing what for the summer. When it hit me once again that it will be Father's Day this weekend and then we have next weekend and July will be here. What the heck??? When you turn 35 does time now go so fast that you don't even have time to blink??? It is like I am scheduling my summer away. Almost every weekend we have things planned. Baby shower, Relay for Life tournament, Father's Day, Nicholas' baseball games, trip to get fireworks, and that is just for the next two weekends. Didn't I just write a few weeks ago about taking the time out to smell the roses? Deep breath. Okay now maybe July will be a little bit slower. Yeah right that will be the day, but a girl can wish can't she.
Friday, June 10, 2005
chicken pox
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This morning I received a phone call from a friend whom's kids I watch. She called to inform me that one of the kids has the chicken pox. I was definately surprised because I just assumed that most, if not all kids have had the vaccine. Nicholas had the chicken pox when he was 4 years old and they were so bad that when the time came for me to decide if Kota should be vaccinated I decided to do it. I never wanted to see one of my kids suffer like that again. I do understand that if you have the shot you still may be able to get the chicken pox, but it would just be a mild case.
When I was 5 I got the chicken pox over Thanksgiving. A couple days later my 4 year old sister got it and then my baby brother. My poor mom being cooped up for that time and we were in the middle of moving to our home in Tecumseh. Thank goodness for medicine and technology. One day the chicken pox will be obselete and our memories will be all we have of the red itching blotches.
This morning I received a phone call from a friend whom's kids I watch. She called to inform me that one of the kids has the chicken pox. I was definately surprised because I just assumed that most, if not all kids have had the vaccine. Nicholas had the chicken pox when he was 4 years old and they were so bad that when the time came for me to decide if Kota should be vaccinated I decided to do it. I never wanted to see one of my kids suffer like that again. I do understand that if you have the shot you still may be able to get the chicken pox, but it would just be a mild case.
When I was 5 I got the chicken pox over Thanksgiving. A couple days later my 4 year old sister got it and then my baby brother. My poor mom being cooped up for that time and we were in the middle of moving to our home in Tecumseh. Thank goodness for medicine and technology. One day the chicken pox will be obselete and our memories will be all we have of the red itching blotches.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
movies to see
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These are some movies that I have watched recently and enjoyed. "National Treasure" with Nicholas Cage was pretty good and you can see it with the whole family. Kota really like it. A movie named "I am David". That is about a young boy during the Nazi's. You might have to search a bit for it but Vincent and I really liked it. Another movie titled Luther. This is more about the advancement of Christianity and is a true story. We really liked it and Vincent is not one to watch older more history type movies. I watched it twice even. Let me know some movies that you have watched recently that you really liked and enjoyed. Oh and we did see Star Wars III and liked it. The only thing is that it is sooooo Hollywood. (if you know what I mean).
These are some movies that I have watched recently and enjoyed. "National Treasure" with Nicholas Cage was pretty good and you can see it with the whole family. Kota really like it. A movie named "I am David". That is about a young boy during the Nazi's. You might have to search a bit for it but Vincent and I really liked it. Another movie titled Luther. This is more about the advancement of Christianity and is a true story. We really liked it and Vincent is not one to watch older more history type movies. I watched it twice even. Let me know some movies that you have watched recently that you really liked and enjoyed. Oh and we did see Star Wars III and liked it. The only thing is that it is sooooo Hollywood. (if you know what I mean).
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
richer or poorer
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Lots of coincidences have been going on lately. (yeah right like I really believe in coincidences) and they all have to do with the poor and those in need. We did our World Vision Fund raiser at the end of April. It was awesome and going without food for 30 hours was nothing like going days like some kids do. I admit it was a little tense at moments but we were so focused and determined that it was smooth sailing. We raised over $2,000! and with that the government is giving a federal grant of $7 for every dollar raised. That means that we will be able to give over $14,000 to help save kids.
Now back to coincidences. We had a guest preacher come and talk about those in need. I am watching television and 3 to 4 different times something has really hit me about reaching out to those in need. Then last night I turn on the television again and saw a prime time thing with Brad Pitt (not a fan really) and he was talking about helping the needy. Talk about a confirmation!!!! Everyone one of us are so rich!! Let's give up that cafe latte once a week. Or that movie, shirt, cd, etc. Instead let us do something about those in need. Let us quit spending just because. I encourage all to visit world vision's website, one.org website and find out that 29,000 kids die everyday. Everytime you breathe a child dies. And they die of simple things like diarrhea, malaria, and hunger. And yes they do die of more tragic diseases such as AIDS. When I learned that our government spends less than 1% of our budget on helping out I was shocked. I thought it was going to be low but that low. WOW!!! Most importantly let's pray for those in need. Pray that they will receive the help they need, that they will learn about Jesus, and that they too can make a difference in the world.
Lots of coincidences have been going on lately. (yeah right like I really believe in coincidences) and they all have to do with the poor and those in need. We did our World Vision Fund raiser at the end of April. It was awesome and going without food for 30 hours was nothing like going days like some kids do. I admit it was a little tense at moments but we were so focused and determined that it was smooth sailing. We raised over $2,000! and with that the government is giving a federal grant of $7 for every dollar raised. That means that we will be able to give over $14,000 to help save kids.
Now back to coincidences. We had a guest preacher come and talk about those in need. I am watching television and 3 to 4 different times something has really hit me about reaching out to those in need. Then last night I turn on the television again and saw a prime time thing with Brad Pitt (not a fan really) and he was talking about helping the needy. Talk about a confirmation!!!! Everyone one of us are so rich!! Let's give up that cafe latte once a week. Or that movie, shirt, cd, etc. Instead let us do something about those in need. Let us quit spending just because. I encourage all to visit world vision's website, one.org website and find out that 29,000 kids die everyday. Everytime you breathe a child dies. And they die of simple things like diarrhea, malaria, and hunger. And yes they do die of more tragic diseases such as AIDS. When I learned that our government spends less than 1% of our budget on helping out I was shocked. I thought it was going to be low but that low. WOW!!! Most importantly let's pray for those in need. Pray that they will receive the help they need, that they will learn about Jesus, and that they too can make a difference in the world.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
welcome to the real world!
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Being a parent is a hard life experience. I thought it was difficult when they are babies and you are sleep deprived and worried all the time that they are developing properly. Well, I have come to the conclusion that raising teenagers is harder. Sure, they are self-sufficient. They can bathe themselves, feed themselves, clothe themselves, etc. The hard part is watching them grow into responsible adults. The hard part is letting them make mistakes. The hard part is letting them do it their way and not the way you would do it. The hard part is not bailing them out of a situation. Why am I saying all this? Nicholas has now started his job. He has to get up in the morning and get ready. He packs his lunch and needs to be more in tune to his schedule and the time. It is so hard to not to tell him what to do. It is so hard not to help him out. This is just another life experience and I hope I don't mess it up too much. Welcome to the real world!
Being a parent is a hard life experience. I thought it was difficult when they are babies and you are sleep deprived and worried all the time that they are developing properly. Well, I have come to the conclusion that raising teenagers is harder. Sure, they are self-sufficient. They can bathe themselves, feed themselves, clothe themselves, etc. The hard part is watching them grow into responsible adults. The hard part is letting them make mistakes. The hard part is letting them do it their way and not the way you would do it. The hard part is not bailing them out of a situation. Why am I saying all this? Nicholas has now started his job. He has to get up in the morning and get ready. He packs his lunch and needs to be more in tune to his schedule and the time. It is so hard to not to tell him what to do. It is so hard not to help him out. This is just another life experience and I hope I don't mess it up too much. Welcome to the real world!
Monday, June 06, 2005
wedded bliss
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This weekend I did not lose a brother, but gained a sister. My brother married the girl of his dreams in a beautiful outdoor ceremony. You could not have asked for a better day and I believe everything was perfect! I say Congratulations to the couple and may you make the most out of your marriage and never take each other for granted.
This weekend I did not lose a brother, but gained a sister. My brother married the girl of his dreams in a beautiful outdoor ceremony. You could not have asked for a better day and I believe everything was perfect! I say Congratulations to the couple and may you make the most out of your marriage and never take each other for granted.
Friday, June 03, 2005
Birthdays!
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Another year has gone by for Vincent. We were saying family blessings today for him for his birthday, and it was a little funny cause it was mentioned that he is half way to 70. WoW! Where has the time gone. We still feel young and I think we are still relatively young, whatever that may be. Some people say not to celebrate birthdays and I say why not. It is a time to get together with loved ones and remember the good times. We also have a our little family traditions. We always make a big birthday sign of some sort and this year since Vincent works afternoons, we posted it on the outside of the back door. So the first thing he saw when he came home last night at 1:30 a.m. was happy birthday! The boys got him tickets to the Toledo Mudhens game. He loves to go to that game instead of the Tigers. It is so much more interactive. The one family tradition that we did break this year is that we usually have rice krispy treats and we make them together as a family. That is ok though, sometimes it is good to start new things. Happy Birthday Vincent! We love you!!!
Another year has gone by for Vincent. We were saying family blessings today for him for his birthday, and it was a little funny cause it was mentioned that he is half way to 70. WoW! Where has the time gone. We still feel young and I think we are still relatively young, whatever that may be. Some people say not to celebrate birthdays and I say why not. It is a time to get together with loved ones and remember the good times. We also have a our little family traditions. We always make a big birthday sign of some sort and this year since Vincent works afternoons, we posted it on the outside of the back door. So the first thing he saw when he came home last night at 1:30 a.m. was happy birthday! The boys got him tickets to the Toledo Mudhens game. He loves to go to that game instead of the Tigers. It is so much more interactive. The one family tradition that we did break this year is that we usually have rice krispy treats and we make them together as a family. That is ok though, sometimes it is good to start new things. Happy Birthday Vincent! We love you!!!
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