lamplighter

Brag moment

2008-06-04T23:56:00.002-04:00

Dakota played his last home team game tonite and won. they won first place in their division and are getting a trophy. his last game was the deciding factor and yeah they won it! Great job Kota! We still have some tournaments so hopefully that all goes well.

Spinning in circles

2008-05-31T09:47:00.002-04:00

This has been the hardest year of mine and many of my closest and dearest friends lives. I know it will get easier, but jeeze I really don't think we can take much more. Yeah I know that nothing will come our way we can not handle. I just want to go into like a time out thing for a while and not have anything come my way for like the next 40 years. ;-)

SO..... do what we all need most-Pray! Pray for comfort, strength, peace, and forgiveness! Pray to accept what the bigger picture is, even when we may not understand. I am reminded of sooooooo many scriptures and they are a great comfort to me and those that have been effected by everything that is going on in the past 6 months (and I'm sure events that will continue to happen). That is where I want to disappear to some remote island! I only know to continue to allow His glory to shine through it ALL! Amen! thanks for praying and see u soon!

our trip to Hidden Lake Gardens

2008-05-20T16:13:00.001-04:00

He and the pack go famous LOL

2008-05-19T11:02:00.001-04:00

2008-05-05T11:28:00.000-04:00

No more tears! Only joy and peace!

2008-04-18T12:55:00.003-04:00

Nancy Jo Georges, age 60 of Tecumseh, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at Heartland Health Care Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with her family at her side. She was born June 11, 1947 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, the daughter of Allan J. and Helen B. (McHale) Barrett. Nancy married Steve Georges July 1969 and he survives.

Nancy was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Clinton. She worked for Dr. Foster, Dentist as an Office Manager until he retired and then for Dr. Robert Meyers in Ann Arbor. She loved to travel, play cards, go gambling, play bingo and was an avid reader.

In addition to her husband Steve, Nancy is survived by a son, Christopher (Jami) Georges of Tecumseh; two daughters, Michelle (Vincent) Gonzales of Tecumseh and Paulette Georges of Royal Oak, MI; one brother, Timothy (Diane) Barrett of Howell, MI;
two sisters; Alana (Louis) Brisson of Dearborn, MI and Patricia Kritzar of Bowling Green, OH and three grandsons; Nicholas, Dakota, and Connor. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 20, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8:00 p.m. at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes with recitation of the rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. Nancy will be in state from 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 21 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Daniel Wheeler as Celebrant. Burial to follow in Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh. A luncheon will follow the burial for all family and friends at the Tecumseh Church of Christ at 312 W. Chicago Blvd., corner of Union and Chicago Blvd. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com

Please watch!

2008-04-07T14:08:00.000-04:00

http://youtube.com/user/lsim13

Its been forever since i blogged!!

2008-03-28T15:05:00.002-04:00

I know that many of you have been praying for my mom and i want to say to all, thank you. Here is an update. After 3-4 wks of being in 2 different hospitals, we are now at a rehab facility where she is trying to gain her strength back. Her liver and kidneys are still not working and she is doing dialysis 3 x a week. We have a couple of more appointments and things to fulfill before we are able to be placed on the liver transplant list-but i am hopeful. Once again a huge thanks to all who have prayed and those that continue to pray! I will try to keep everyone updated. the thing is, as everyone knows, life does not stop even when there is a trying time.

awesome snow sculpture

2008-02-04T11:10:00.000-05:00

Happy New year!!

2008-01-07T12:42:00.000-05:00

Gosh I am too busy for the computer anymore!!!! I guess that is what happens with 4 dogs and 2 kids. hee hee notice how the dogs are before the kids! just kidding!!! Kota is on 3 different soccer league things at the moment. Which keeps us hopping. He did awesome yesterday! Nicholas still working and going to school. He just started the new semester. Vincent is sick but getting better. Everything is good. Watch this darling video and take a moment to smile and laugh!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sUL0KCIc48&feature=related

HELP LOST DOG!

2007-11-19T11:03:00.000-05:00

This dog is lost in lenawee county! responds to sky! has tags but since recently moved- they are old numbers! lives on kopke rd by rogers hwy! please spread this around please! contact me if found! so we can tell the owners! thanks! oh and anyone looking to adopt a husky specifically let me know! The husky rescue that we are involved with took in 6 huskies just this week alone!! these dogs need and deserve a loving forever home!

cannot wait for me and the girls to go and see....

2007-10-05T16:24:00.001-04:00

we are officially a pack!!!

2007-10-03T21:13:00.001-04:00

meet the newest members of the family!!

the red one is Diesel and the black one is Blizzard! Shadow and Blizzard are checking each other out! So sweet! hoping all goes well with them. Oh and I know! we are mental! so no need to tell me!

2007-08-15T01:16:00.000-04:00

The day is brighter here with You
The night is lighter than it's hue
Would lead me to believe
Which leads me to believe

(chorus)
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
And I am Yours
What does that make me?(THESE ARE THE BEST WORDS RIGHT HERE)

My eyes are small but they have seen
the beauty of enormous things
Which leads me to believe
there's light enough to see that

(chorus)You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
And I am Yours

From glory to glory
You are glorious
You are glorious
From glory to glory
You are glorious.
You are glorious

Which leads me to believe
why I can believe that
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
And I am Yours

You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
And I am Yours

From glory to glory
From glory to glory
You are glorious.
You are glorious.You are glorious.
You are glorious.You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
And I am Yours

It's August can u believe it?????

2007-08-02T16:31:00.000-04:00

Updates: This weekend Kota will be in a soccer tourney in Brighton-both saturday and Sunday! Wish him luck. Nicholas went to the orthopedic surg and we both agreed to hold off on any surgery. He is actually going to try to play some softball tonite. Wish him luck. He is also setting up his schedule for school. Sad when you gotta pay to go to school. I am getting ready for Thursday school. I feel more prepared than usual but ya never know. Vincent will be laid off for two weeks in August but I like that he will be home. He can watch Kota play soccer more. All in all everything else is great. til next time! ciao!!!

A Brag Moment

2007-07-09T17:33:00.000-04:00

Kota loves soccer and had been asked to tryout for a premier soccer team (he already plays indoor and on a travel league). This premier team is only looking for about 20-25 kids in southeast michigan and will be working with BEST (British Elite Soccer Training). The coaches are former pro soccer players (futbol) from England. Well, Kota went and tried out and today he received his letter stating congrats! he had been selected to train with BEST! I am very proud of him and just wanted the world to know! ;-) til next time!

2007-07-08T14:18:00.000-04:00

When I get where I'm going
on the far side of the sky.
The first thing that I'm gonna do
Is spread my wings and fly.

I'm gonna land beside a lion,
and run my fingers through his mane.
Or I might find out what it's like
To ride a drop of rain

(Chorus:)Yeah when I get where I'm going,
there'll be only happy tears.
I will shed the sins and struggles,
I have carried all these years.

And I'll leave my heart wide open,
I will love and have no fear.
Yeah when I get where I'm going,
Don't cry for me down here.

I'm gonna walk with my grandaddy,
and he'll match me step for step,
and I'll tell him how I missed him,
every minute since he left.
Then I'll hug his neck.

(Chorus)

So much pain and so much darkness,
in this world we stumble through.
All these questions, I can't answer,so much work to do.
But when I get where I'm going,and I see my Maker's face.
I'll stand forever in the light,of His amazing grace.
Yeah when I get where I'm going,there'll be only happy tears.
Hallelujah!
I will love and have no fear.
When I get where I'm going.
Yeah when I get where I'm going.

am i thinking tooo hard???

2007-06-29T17:45:00.000-04:00

Yesterday I went to the store for lotion. The lotion is regularly priced $14.93. There were two bottles of the lotion that were mismarked. I picked up the mismarked lotion and said to myself, well I will get this one since it is marked $6.43. What a bargain for me! So I go to the register with my basket of stuff and when my lotion scans in at the original and true price, I say to the cashier. Excuse me, that is marked $6.43. She does her over ride thingy and I walk out of there with my lotion. Now a similar thing happened with my dog food. It was mismarked and when I went to the register and she punched in the price that it was mismarked. She did not go for the scan. Yet when she looked puzzled I told her it was mismarked. She said well then it is your lucky day. (mind you it was a mismark of almost $10.)

So Why do I feel kind of bad for the lotion thingy and not for the dog food? Should I have just paid for the original price and not mentioned a thing! Well I guess it was bothersome enough that for next time I will pay the original price! Til next time! ciao!

Nuttin' New!

2007-06-19T10:28:00.000-04:00

Things are finally winding down around here. School is out! All but one graduation party and a wedding is left (whew there was a lot!) Soccer is down to once a week and on a brag note- Kota and his team tied for first, for division champs! Yeah! He has an awards cermony this Thursday! Nicholas is working almost everyday and is getting ready to take some placement tests for school! Vincent, I hardly see since he is on his new ten hour schedule and works this Saturday! The dogs are cooped up more since it is hot outside and get a little restless! We have some summer plans- Cedar point (got our tickets for $21 bucks can u believe it), Creation museum, Mud hens game, Indian pow wow, some bon fires, Kota has soccer camp, and whatever else we feel like doing! No real planned vacation since we went to Florida for Christmas and then Nicholas and I went again to Florida in April! When I have something either profound or fun and exciting to share I will. till then ciao!

yep! more pics!

2007-06-04T15:13:00.000-04:00

It was fear factor at one of the grad parties and i thought i would share some of the moments snapped up!

He made it! on to the next leg of his journey!

2007-05-25T23:48:00.000-04:00

It's the final countdown!!!!!!!

2007-05-23T09:49:00.000-04:00

Nicholas will be graduating this Friday evening. Pray for all those who graduate.

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

Ouch!

2007-05-21T11:22:00.000-04:00

Do you believe in what the bible (God) says is true? Or do you believe in what someone tells you the bible says to be true?

for us Lost junkies!!!!!

2007-05-18T23:21:00.000-04:00

Just an FYI... the tv series lost is scheduled to air for three uninterupted seasons. (16 episodes each season-so 48 more episodes! The show will conclude in 2009-2010 with a shocking and intense conclusion. I do have some spoiler insight into the season finale. Let me know what you guys are thinking. Do you think Locke is dead? (i dont) Did you check out the "others" down in that under water looking glass station? Oh and what about Kate being pregnant? and Charlie going to die? And last but not least what the heck was that about "Jacob"?

Why is my blog called lamplighter?

2007-05-14T15:17:00.000-04:00

Humorist Sir Harry Lauder tells this story of an old lamplighter from a village where Sir Harry grew up. " Each evening, the old man would make his rounds with his ladder and his light. He put the ladder agaisnt the lamp post, clmbed up and lit the lamp. Then, he would step back down, pick up his ladder and proceed to the next lamp. After a while, he would be down the street and out of sight. But, I could always tell which way he had gone from the lamps he had lighted and the glow he left behind. Life's highest tribute would be to live in such a way as to deserve the words, "I could always tell which way he went by the light that was left behind."

Well, I want to be a lamplighter. I think back to the days of past and think how a lamplighter and carry the oil (heavy I am sure) and a ladder and a light, and each time had to position the ladder. Climb the steps and light the lamps. Then onto the next one. I also imagine the dark street and how this one lamplighter used his light to shine to show the way of the path! Like a lamplighter each one of us leaves a trail. I want mine to be a brightly lit path where others may follow. I dont want it to be dark and scary. I want it to be bright. I want it to be lit. And I want to be a lamplighter.

Easier said than done! But Jesus never said it was easy!

2007-05-07T16:24:00.000-04:00

If you don't know then I will tell you! I am in a race. I am running a race to win the prize. (and that prize is a doozy I might add). But suddenly I have found myself running the race with some un-necessary baggage. Many of you will be able to relate. Many of you are currently running the same race with a certain degree of baggage. Some of you are barely making it cause you can't even drag it. Some of you aren't even looking at the finish line any more and you are just standing there looking at the baggage with your hands on your hips crying out how am I going to do this. Well, to some degree I feel ya! But the thing is, is that I recognize that I got this crappy baggage (that is not on wheels and so easy to carry) and I want to get rid of it. But guess what! In this race I am in there is this guy who doesn't want me to make it. So, he happens to be on the sidelines screaming at me. And he is not cheering me on that is for sure! He is a distraction to me and there are times when I am like ok I get it! I am not going to finish this race! BUT......I know that I will finish the race! I am a persistent person and I will not give up (here is where I can list many scriptures but I am not going to so-feel free to put the one that comes to your mind here)! All I want to do though is just go to the sidelines and drop off my baggage and come back with more pep in my step. But it will be just my luck that as soon as I do that the weather will end up changing during my race and I wont be able to see through the fog, or the torrential down pours, or whatever it may be. Thanks for letting me vent! I guess I am just tired right now! I know I will make it! I know all will be well. I know who's I am! and I know that I will win the prize!

!

2007-05-04T23:49:00.000-04:00

Graduation- I am sure it will be over before I know it! I need to just slow down and really enjoy this last month of Nicholas being a senior! It has been amazing watching him grow up (and he will continue)! His dad and I are very proud of him, as is many other people are! Wow it is very amazing to where the time went! I just have to say it again! Can you believe it? Nicholas is graduating! Hope to post again-but it may be a bit! ;-)

boo hoo!

2007-04-28T11:18:00.000-04:00

Today and tonite is prom. Nicholas'senior prom. I am not sure who doesn't want it to end more, Vincent and I or Nicholas. I will put pics up as soon as I get them. They have a fun filled 24 hours planned. Limo, dinner, prom, after prom party, breakfast at our house, then church rounds. So sad! but exciting at the same time!

Did you see Survivor last week? and what about Lost!

2007-04-26T15:08:00.000-04:00

Oh my word. I have been meaning to post about this and since it is on tonite I just had to. Theeee best episode, strategy wise, aired last week. If anyone would have heard or seen me talking to the tv, hooping & hollering, and cheering you would have thought it was a sport event on tv and not SURVIVOR! I am anxious to see what unveils tonite. It was great to see something unfold that is actually going the way you want. No one I like from Survivor really wins. The only one was Ethan Zohn. 8 p.m. me and the boob tube baby!

Okay.......this season of Lost is good. I love getting to see the people's lives before the island. All the twist and turns in this plot are so good. I love it! Tammy and I have some speculations on things but we will see what really pans out. I can't wait for next week, since I can't stand Ben. Oh and I think Sayid shoud kill off Ben he would do it without a doubt! And Juliette needs to get a spine and I hope she does something underhanded to Ben! Jack will be really hurt when he finds out she is betraying him!

p.s. thanks for letting me have some verbal diarrhea of nonsense today! It feels good to talk about something that has nothing to do with thinking for myself.

Mucho Gracias!

2007-04-24T15:15:00.000-04:00

Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. BigMac. I know I was difficult Mike but I want you to know that I (and the other girls) totally appreciate you taking the time to help me find a specialty coffee that I really like at Mickey D's. I really thought that I was not going to find something. What did I finally settle on? A Mocha with an extra shot of vanilla! Perfect! It seems that my taste buds do not care for the carmel anything! And that ice thing that we tried was disgusting.... sorry! Now I have something to look forward to in town that is a quick drive thru! Oh and thanks for din-din too! Never had one of those chicken wraps and the honey mustard one with grilled chicken was yummy!

seemed so real

2007-04-23T08:39:00.000-04:00

Last week I had a dream that just seemed so real. I have had them before and I am sure that you have had some too. The thing that was different about this dream was that I was praying for someone. The person that I was praying for-in my dream- is going through a rough spot and I do know that a lot of people are praying for them. So I got to thinking, perhaps in the middle of the night they just needed a prayer right then and there. It could happen. All I know is that I woke up right after that dream and thought instantly that God is working all the time, and I felt really calm and peaceful even though I was instantly awake. If you know me then you prolly know that I dissected this from all angles. And in conclusion, I honestly believe that it was an actual prayer for a person in need in the middle of the night!

I'M BACK!!!!!

2007-04-16T10:17:00.000-04:00

Yeah! My computer is fixed! Here are some pics of spring break. 85 everyday with blue skies and the sound of the ocean. It was a little depressing coming home and it was snowing and the high was 26. yikes!

Please dont send me an email!

2007-03-27T12:35:00.000-04:00

Last week the power went out and my computer never came back on. Soooo, until I have it repaired and looked at please call me instead of sending me an email. I won't get it in a timely manner. I am at the library right now checking up on soccer schedules and the such. Have a great spring break. I will! Off to Florida this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!

WoW! Did you see God work this weekend?

2007-03-19T14:47:00.000-04:00

When we become saved we don't just get the Giver-the Savior, we also get a gift! Every Christian is given a special gift. We are to excercise those gifts so that everyone can benefit. My gift when used is going to help you and when you use your gift, it will help me. All of us using our gifts together is to help the whole body grow. This past week and weekend was a perfect example of Christians using their special gifts to pull off something that seemed like it wasn't going to be pulled off without a hitch. We run around like crazy with every day life. Our normal daily activities leave us exhausted and when we are attempting to do what many may deem impossible-The spirit of God fills us with His power, He helps us utilize our gifts and with God the impossible becomes possible. Thank God! And if you missed out on this weekend, then just ask one of the many that used their gift to make this past weekend happen. Thank you to all of you!

fashion show pics

2007-03-12T15:14:00.000-04:00

YIKES!

2007-03-09T18:18:00.000-05:00

There are 20 days left until I take Nicholas, his cousin(s), and their friends to Florida for spring break! I am looking forward to the warm weather but I pray that there are no casualties. ha ha! Seriously, I don't expect trouble. It is a good group of "young" adults. I am looking forward to the beach and they actually want to go fishing. Imagine no theme parks, no household chores, just do whatever. I did buy 6 books for the trip. Can you imagine what I am going to be doing.? Oh and dear hubby, I know you read my blog so this is for you. I did not really mean it when I said you couldn't come. I just meant that room is limited and all the seats have been taken. ;-) You can go on the next one, I promise.

How many people in the USA have the same first and last name as you?

2007-03-05T15:39:00.000-05:00

http://howmanyofme.com/

Let me know how many people have the same name as you. Just put in the comments. 677 people are named like me in the USA with my married name. There are 8 people with me and my maiden name. Interesting to see if there is someone out there who is the only one with their name. I know middle names would exclude more but this site is for first and last only.

urban legends and Tecumseh High School is on snopes.com

2007-02-28T16:24:00.000-05:00

http://www.snopes.com/horrors/madmen/campus.asp

of all the schools in the USA, go figure that THS and another High School close by get on snopes. I personally have never even heard of this "urban legend". The only part I got a kick out of were all the schools in Michigan! And one is my high school!

Oh MY................

2007-02-25T23:01:00.000-05:00

Groomer Allegedly Cuts Dog's Ear Off, Glues It Back On
February 15, 2007

GIG HARBOR, Wash. -- Anni Sheriffius said she was trying to wash off what she thought was dirt on her dog Jasmine’s ear when the ear fell off. Then she realized her dog’s groomer cut off the dog’s ear and super-glued it back on.
The dog owner says she’s been crying every since she discovered that a dog groomer cut off her dog’s ear then super-glued it back on.
“And I saw the ear float away, and it freaked me out,” described Sheriffius.
She says she couldn’t believe what she was seeing when she saw her dog, Jasmine’s, ear fall off during a bath.
Sheriffius rushed her dog to the veterinarian, who told her the dog’s ear had been cut off and super-glued back on.
Jasmine, a Shi Tzu, had to undergo treatment for an infection. Sheriffius said she still has the ear in a plastic bag and has been crying for weeks at the thought of someone hurting her dog.
Pierce County sheriff’s investigators are looking into possible criminal charges against the unlicensed dog groomer.
“Once they tried to hide it and glued the ear back on, that’s not good for the dog. There are all kinds of things that can happen, infection, it’s cruelty to animals,” said Det. Ed Troyer.
The shop where Jasmine was injured in Washington, J’Rae’s Pet Grooming, appears to have shut down according to KIRO-TV.
“I’d like her never, ever to touch another dog. That’s what I’d like to see,” said Sheriffius.

2 Samuel 6:14

2007-02-23T18:21:00.000-05:00

Undignified D. Crowder

I will dance
I will sing
To be mad
For my King
Nothing Lord
Is hindering
This passion in my soul

Chorus:
And I'll become
Even more undignified than this
Some may say
It's foolishness
But I'll become
Even more undignified than this
Leave my pride
By my side
And I'll become
Even more undignified than this
Some may say
It's foolishness
But I'll become
Even more undignified than this
Than this

La, la, la, la, la, HEY!
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, HEY!
La, la, la, la, la

It's all for You my Lord!

Recovering

2007-02-20T14:43:00.000-05:00

Got back from Winterfest Sunday evening. It was awesome as usual and we have now finally recuperated and getting back on track. I now have to do some catch up on things. oh and please remember all those on the prayer list. Some of you may not know the person or the need, but please pray for them anyways. God knows!

helpful thoughts

2007-02-15T17:33:00.000-05:00

In Happy moments-------Praise God!
In Difficult moments------Seek God!
In Quiet moments--------Worship God!
In Painful moments-------Trust God!
In Every moment---------Thank God!
If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it!

Song that seems appropriate for the day to me! oh and Happy Valentine's Day!!!

2007-02-14T17:47:00.000-05:00

Artist: Aaron ShustAlbum: Anything Worth SayingYear: 2005Title: My Savior My God

I am not skilled to understand
What God has willed, what God has planned
I only know at his right hand
Stands one who is my savior

I take him at his word and deed
Christ died to save me this I read
And in my heart I find a need
For him to be my savior

That he would leave his place on high
And come for sinful man to die
You count it strange, so once did I
Before I knew my savior

My savior loves, my savior lives
My savior's always there for me
My God he was, my God he is
My God he's always gonna be

Yes, living, dying; let me bring
My strength, my solace from this spring
That he who lives to be my king
Once died to be my savior

That he would leave his place on high
And come for sinful man to die
You count it strange, so once did I
Before I knew my savior

My savior loves, my savior lives
My savior's always there for me
My God he was, My God he is
My God he's always gonna be

Life...........

2007-02-12T09:36:00.000-05:00

is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, totally worn out and proclaiming, "WOW, What a RIDE!"

girlish figure up close but looking manly!!

2007-02-09T23:06:00.000-05:00

Lately I've been thinking......

2007-02-06T13:04:00.000-05:00

and boy have I been thinking a lot. The funny thing is many of things I have been thinking a lot about are things I would love to share on my blog. However, for some reason I haven't. Either it is too personal, or God has not led me to feel the need to express it in the blogosphere world. Hopefully soon I will have something to post.

On another note, prom fashion show is coming up around the corner and Nicholas will once again be showing off his girlish figure in tuxes. I will let you know details if anyone is interested in coming to the fashion show.

here is a pic of his "girlish" figure ;-)

loved it

2007-01-29T12:14:00.000-05:00

Went and saw Phantom of the Opera yesterday at the Stranahan Theater in Toledo. It was great. I loved the company and the show. The costumes and the stage design was theeeee best. I am looking forward hopefully to some other programs that Stranahan Theater is going to be putting on. Stomp and Cirque du Soliel are the main two I have my eye on. The best thing about it is that it is soooo close to home. Can't wait for the next one!

too busy to blog??????

2007-01-24T15:38:00.000-05:00

Never thought I would say it but I feel as if I am too busy to blog. I am a huge book reader and I have been on the same book for 2-3 weeks now. So unusual for me. Appointments for the kids, daily routine, hubby, and dogs, church, work, sports, LIFE! And their is only the four of us and two four legged canines. Couldn't imagine more than that. I should not complain, actually I'm not. Love the fact that I am BUSY! In fact I am going to be off to see Phantom of the Opera with my lovely friends this weekend. Yeah! well until the next stop for fresh air. have a good one!

Looking for a pet?

2007-01-19T19:13:00.000-05:00

Many people are looking for pets, and if you are one of them I would like for you to consider rescue adoption. Your local humane society would be a great place to find a new family member too, but if you are not able to find one that is suitable for you and your family then I suggest this website I have listed.
http://www.petfinder.com/
Just type in what you are looking for and your zip code. You will then be directed to a plethora of animals to be adopted. This is where and how we found Cheyanne our newly adopted siberian. I will link this site on the side so that perhaps you are not looking for a pet now but in the future you are, or someone you know is looking for one later on and you can let them know about an option of where to look.

I guess I am it!

2007-01-17T14:58:00.000-05:00

Russell tagged me and it is for 5 things you might not know about me.

Here goes:

1. I am half Irish and half Macedonian. I am first generation American-Macedonian, hee-hee. Born in Dearborn and have only lived in MI. My dad (who spoke no english), sis and me learned our ABC's with Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.

2. I believe in Jesus Christ, God, and the Holy Spirit. I believe in Baptism, the bible, that it is okay for women to have a "role" in the "church", and to have instrumental music with worship.

3. Ran away from home at the age of 17/18. Removed all my braces by myself. Not a time I am proud of but it sure helped me be who I am today which I am proud of.

4. On class night my senior year, I was a guest performance on a mock David Letterman show. We, a group of us girls, were these whistlers that had outfits over our heads and they were made so that our belly buttons were lips that puckered and whistled to music. I had big red lips drawn around my belly button. We had to stick out our belly buttons to a whistling song. It was great we had a whole routine with choreography and everything. That is the night I also won class gossiper-my trophy was a plastic play phone. Not something I should be proud of, but good to look back and say-"hey, I have really come far!"

5. During my childhood I was in brownies, girl scouts, gymnastics, and ballet. I was also a safety patroller at Patterson Elementary, which was big stuff back then. Cool thing is that both my boys were also safety patrol.

on the same page

2007-01-13T00:40:00.000-05:00

I really like the idea that everyone in my church family is on the same page as me. I like the fact that I am reading the same scripture in my bible as everyone else is in the church. Just think about it. All those people are being spiritually fed daily with the same scripture that I am being fed with. Perhaps they are even contemplating the same thoughts and/or asking themselves the same questions that I am. Possibly re-enacting the scriptures in their minds or perhaps they are also trying to really get a glimpse of what the words on the page are trying to show us. Those are some of the things that I am doing. Right now I am contemplating about salt. (yeah of all things-salt!) But if you have read your bible then you understand what I am talking about. If not ask? I know that my reading today was not that scripture but today is where I have had time to delve in deeper about salt and the scriptures. Where will the same page take you?

the dogs playing and then a rest period

2007-01-08T14:30:00.000-05:00

pics, pics, & pics

2007-01-08T11:13:00.000-05:00

City walk at Universal/Islands of Adventure
Cocoa Beach Pier
Vincent eating a pizza with balsamic vinegar on it-he said it was really good and I was so surprised that I had to take a pic or else I would not have believed it myself
Me and the boys standing in line for Poseidon's Fury. That had a cool thing where you walked through a tunnel of water-reminded me of the parting of the Red Sea with Moses
Vincent and Nicholas with Islands of Adventure in the back ground

more pics

2007-01-04T23:16:00.000-05:00

The bird is taken in a McDonald's parking lot. We were running thru the drive thru and it was next to us. We took one of those alligator boat ride things to see the "real Florida". It was fun Vincent drove the thing and it was an hour ride. Kota and the boys made faces and jokes the whole trip. You can also see how brave Nick is about a dinosaur popping out of the jungle. :)

Christmas Vacation Pics

2007-01-04T23:10:00.000-05:00

We went to Cocoa Beach and the Space Center. Shopped at downtown Disney where we also went to see Cirque de Soleil-La Nouba. AWESOME! The palm tree picture is at a church we went to for a Christmas Eve service. Most of the vacation you can see that Kota drove his brother around Universal. Kota tried to unhinge his jaw and wrap it around a rice krispy. I wonder if they are as good as Vincent's? I've got sooooo many pics, it was a great vacation!!! Lots of good fun, laughter and new memories!

Call us crazy if you want......

2007-01-03T23:29:00.000-05:00

But meet the newest addition to the family....here is almost 3 year old Cheyanne (b-day is in February). She is Shadow's new playmate. We got her from a rescue home. Isn't she sweet!

2006-12-21T17:12:00.000-05:00

Hello My Friend,
Well, it's time for My Birthday again, so I thought I'd drop you a note.
Last year, and for many, many years past, they've had a real big party for Me, so it just seems like they probably will again this year. After all, they've been shopping and preparing for it for months now. And in the papers, on radio, and on the TV, there have been announcements and advertisements almost everyday about how, soon, it's coming! They truly do go overboard about it, don't they? But it's nice to know that at least on one day of the year some people are thinking about Me, a little, I guess.
You know, it's been many, many years now since they first started celebrating My Birthday. Back then they seemed to appreciate how important My Birthday was. Lately, it seems, most folks are missing the point of it all.
Like last year, when My Birthday came around, they threw a big party, but can you believe it? I wasn't even invited! Imagine!
The Guest of Honor, and they forgot all about Me!
They had been preparing for the festivities for months in advance, but when the big day came, here was I, left out in the cold! Well, you know, it's happened so many times in recent years, I guess I wasn't even that surprised. But, even though I wasn't invited, I thought, why not, I'll just quietly slip in, anyway. So I came in and stood off to the side.
Everyone was drinking, laughing and just having a grand time, when all of a sudden, in came this rotund fellow in a bright red suit, wearing a phony white beard. And here he was, shouting, "Ho, Ho, Ho!" He looked for all the world like he had more than enough to drink, but somehow he managed to weave his way across the floor while everyone cheered and cheered. When he collapsed into a big armchair, all the little children went running over to him, yelling, "Santa! Santa!" I mean, you'd have thought he was the guest of honor and that the whole holiday was in his honor!
Then he started telling those children the most ridiculous stories you've ever heard!. Things like, he lives at the North Pole with a crew of elves, and that every year on My Birthday he rides in his sleigh pulled by a bunch of flying reindeer, giving presents to children all over the world! I mean, I didn't hear a word of truth in anything he said! Imagine telling impressionable little kids such a far fetched story!
Look, I took all I could, but, finally I just had to leave. I walked out of the door, but, do you know something, I do not believe that anyone even noticed that I had gone. As I walked down the street afterward, I felt so lonely and forlorn I cried! I could only remember one other time I'd felt that low. Maybe you don't think I cry ...
Oh, by the way, that little manger scene you put up in the corner of your living room, now that was really nice! It's real sweet of people to commemorate My birthday like that. But did you know that today, in some places, authorities won't allow manger scenes in parks, or on sidewalks, or any public places anymore! And just forget about putting things like that in schools! I'm not talking about far-off countries! I'm talking about right here in America.
Imagine! What could be more innocent that a manger scene to remind people of My Birthday? And yet they ban it! They've actually passed laws against it and made it illegal! You know, I sometimes wonder what this world is coming to!
One nice thing about My Birthday is that people give each other presents. And that's ok, I don't mind at all, just as long as it's being done in My Name. But something that amazes Me is how, on My Birthday, most people give gifts to each other with never a mention of My Name, except, when they're cursing about this and that! And to top it all off, usually the presents they give are all kinds of stuff they don't even need!
Let Me ask you, wouldn't you find it rather strange if when your birthday came along, all your friends decided to celebrate it by giving each other presents and never gave you so much as a thought?
Another thing that really bothers Me, is this "Merry Xmas". They have taken My Name out of Christmas and replaced it with an X. How would you feel if I sent you a birthday card that read, "Happy Birthday X" Pretty degrading isn't it?
Someone once told Me, "Well, it's because You're not around like other people are, so how can we give You a present?" You should know My answer to that one, "Then give gifts of food and clothing to the poor, help those who need it. Go visit the lonely!" I said, "Listen, any gift you give to your needy fellow man, I'll count as if you gave it to Me personally!" A personal friend of Mine, name of Matthew ... he wrote that down many, many years ago.
Reminds Me of what happened just a few days ago to a friend of Mine, a sweet older fellow. He lives down in the inner city. He's been trying for years to join a big church downtown, it's close enough so he can walk to services. But it's a very exclusive church for the 'proper' kind of folks. And I guess the people at that big church don't consider My friend as being 'proper'. They just don't think he's good enough to be a member. I found him just yesterday sitting on the church steps with his head in his hands, and I asked him what was wrong. He told Me about it, and I put My arm around his shoulder and told him I knew just how he felt. I've been trying to get into that same church for years, and they've never let Me in, either!
Well I want to tell you, there's an end even to My patience. So I'm going let you in on a secret. Now this is something I've been planning on for quite sometime. The way things are going, I'm planning on having My own party! How about that? It's going to be the biggest, most fantastic feast you could possibly imagine! It might not happen this year, I just can't say right now. But I'm sending out the invitations right now. And I know you'll want to come. There's going be room for billions, for everyone who wants to come! Some really famous old-timers and celebrities are going to be there, and I'll reserve you a seat of honor right with them! I want to tell you that this is not the first announcement I've made about this party, my old friend Matthew that I told you about, he wrote that announcement down too! So hold on to your hat, because when everything is ready, I'm going to spring it as a big surprise! A lot of people are going be left out because they didn't answer my invitation.
Let Me know right away if you'd like to come, and I'll reserve you a place and, write your name in big gold letters in My great big Guest Book!
Much Love,JESUS
Oh, and P.S. Enjoy My Birthday! In My Name, that is!

for the Nacho Libre lovers

2006-12-13T11:53:00.000-05:00

It is Nacho and Chancho (aka Nicholas) in his stretchy pants. Sometimes you wear stretchy pants in your room. It's for fun! hee hee

Nick and Katie's Christmas pic

2006-12-13T11:49:00.000-05:00

Kneeling Santa Prayer

2006-12-12T16:21:00.000-05:00

Contributed by Grace

The sleigh was all packed, the reindeer were fed but
Santa still knelt by the side of his bed
'Dear Father,' he prayed,
"Be with me tonight,
There's much work to do and my schedule is tight.
My sack will hold toys to grant all kid's wishes.
The supply will be endless like the loaves and the fishes.
I can do all these things, Lord, only through you.
I just need your blessing ,then it's easy to do.
I do this only to honor the birth of the one,that was sent to redeem us,
Your most Holy Son.
So to all of my friends, lest your glory I rob,
please, Lord, remind them who gave me this job."

Stories, pics, and humor is what I will be sharing up til holiday time for the most part

2006-12-08T15:11:00.000-05:00

Why Jesus is better than Santa!

2006-12-07T17:04:00.000-05:00

Santa lives at the North Pole ...JESUS is everywhere!

Santa rides in a sleigh ...JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water!

Santa comes but once a year ...JESUS is an ever present help!

Santa fills your stocking with goodies ...JESUS supplies all your needs!

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited ...JESUS stands at your door and knocks,And then enters your heart when invited!

You have to wait in line to see Santa ...JESUS is as close as the mention of His name!

Santa lets you sit on his lap ...JESUS lets you rest in His arms!

Santa doesn't know your name,All he can say is,"Hi little boy or girl, what's your name?"
JESUS knew our name before we did!Not only does He know our name,He knows our address too,He knows our history and future, andHe even knows how many hairs are on our heads!

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly ...JESUS has a heart full of love!

All Santa can offer is HO HO HO ...JESUS offers health, hope and happiness!

Santa says, "You better not cry" ...JESUS says, "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you!"

Santa's little helpers make toys ...JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts,Repairs broken homes, and builds mansions!

Santa may make you chuckle, but ...JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree ...JESUS became our gift, and died on a tree!

It's obvious there is really no comparison!We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about!We need to put CHRIST back in Christmas!

Yes, JESUS is better!!!He is even better than Santa Claus!
~ author unknown ~

A movie for many!!!

2006-12-04T23:07:00.000-05:00

We went and saw The Nativity this weekend. It was great! I encourage any and all to go see it. Becareful cause I think it has a PG rating but there is a birthing scene with Elizabeth and it is kind of intense. Kota was uncomfortable.

Shadow's new face mask

2006-12-02T23:28:00.000-05:00

here we are 8 days shy of 4 months old!

weekend update pics

2006-12-02T23:14:00.000-05:00

Shadow loved the snow last night after the parade. and shots from the xmas dance!

Happy day of gluttony........

2006-11-22T16:34:00.000-05:00

uummmmmmm I meant HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!

Veteran's day

2006-11-13T17:25:00.000-05:00

This weekend were sales for veteran's day and Ford let their workers have a day off. But I have to share what happened this weekend that I found quite touching. It is our anniversary today and this weekend we went out to dinner for it. The table next to us were two young ladies, one in a navy uniform. Before they started to eat, the young lady in the uniform bowed her head and said a prayer for both of them. She said her prayer so strong and with such conviction. She did not whisper it and she did not do it real quick. She took time out and you knew that it was heartfelt. Later when the bill came, her waitress came over and told her that she had some good news. The manager had noticed her uniform and due to vet's day gave her 50% off. (their table was right next to us-no eavesdropping, so easy to hear) But that was not the end of it. A gentleman noticed her uniform too and paid the rest of the bill. How cool I thought. Then an opportunity opened up where I was able to tell her how awesome it was to see a young adult as herself say a prayer in public (especially ann arbor) . Just to see her beam with pride was so cool. Had to share. :)

more ford cuts....unfortunately this time my hubby may be affected

2006-11-09T20:27:00.000-05:00

as reported by the news (detroit free press)

Ford Motor Co. will cut one shift of production in the second quarter of 2007 at the Michigan Truck Plant, which builds Ford's largest SUVs, as part of its effort to match supply of vehicles with shrinking demand.The move will result in an untold number of layoffs.The plant located in Wayne builds the new Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. While the new vehicles were launched in September, demand for the largest SUVs has been waning, leading to Ford's decision."Our business plan shows we can meet the demand with one shift, because the overall volumes are in decline," Ford spokeswoman Anne Marie Gattari said.Gattari refused to comment on media speculation that between 700 and 1,300 jobs could be cut by the move."I've heard all kinds of numbers. .. It's not been determined," she said.However, she added, "I'm told the over 1,000 number is high."In October, sales were up 41% for Expedition and 44% for Navigator. For the year-to-date, however, sales are down 30% for Expedition and 15% for the Navigator -- largely because of continuing concerns over rising and erratic fuel prices.

Football awards night

2006-11-08T11:34:00.000-05:00

Both boys won awards at the sports banquet. Great job to both. Awesome football season. You did us all proud.

Halloween pics

2006-11-08T11:19:00.000-05:00

a whole new meaning to have eyes in the back of your head!

2006-11-02T21:33:00.000-05:00

happy halloween

2006-11-01T00:55:00.000-05:00

a moment of international culture

2006-10-31T13:12:00.000-05:00

My dad is in Macedonia and he mentioned picking and also having a lunch of medlars. What are those I thought? A fruit that is picked after the first hard frost. It is brown in color and has been compared to a persimmon. It is my understanding also that it must sit and go through a process called "bletting". I hear they are delish.... there, I have shared my cultural moment with all.

quote for the day

2006-10-30T11:48:00.000-05:00

Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
Mark Twain

Do you believe in the "paranormal"?

2006-10-24T12:13:00.000-04:00

What do we make of ghosts and spirits? Are they real or are they our imagination? If you think they are real do you think we should be allowed to exploit the spiritual realm for entertainment? On VH1 you can watch celebs get freaked out as they go on missions in the most haunted places in the world. Also, would you go on one of these "missions" to see for yourself if there really are ghosts and spirits?

pictures of their last high school football game

2006-10-21T23:03:00.000-04:00

the end of the beginning

2006-10-20T16:55:00.000-04:00

Tonight is the last high school football game for seniors here at T-town. It is going to be an emotional time with the boys having to end years of traditions, tailgate parties, sleep overs, practices, swimming after 2 a days, and much more. We play Bedford and all I can say is Go Indians!!!! One of the traditions for tonight is the seniors will bury their mouth pieces in the football field. I am going to be such a bawling mess! Actually all the parents are going to be! Good luck boys!

GGOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!!

2006-10-13T16:32:00.000-04:00

Dakota at one of his soccer games. Go Kota G0! Yesterday he played Manchester. Absolutely freezing. He scored the first goal of the game, but ended in a tie!

Soo excited!!!

2006-10-12T16:18:00.000-04:00

I am soo excited. We got tickets to La Nouba-Cirque de Soliel. Sixth row on the inside aisle close to the center of stage. I have always wanted to go and we are going to go in December. Yeah!!!!! Can't wait!

my hubby at work

2006-10-11T16:37:00.000-04:00

getting bigger everyday! it is has just been over a week!

2006-10-10T12:09:00.000-04:00

Would you??????

2006-10-08T18:31:00.000-04:00

I was in a public restroom and the stall next to me was also occuppied. Her cell phone went off and for the next couple of seconds I heard her pushing buttons on her phone. She was text messaging, I am sure of it, while sitting on the pot. My question is : was it that urgent that you had to do it sitting on a public toilet? EEEWWWW! She was still pounding away while I was washing my hands cause the person she was corresponding with sent a message back (heard the beeps) and then I heard her beeping back on her key pads. Now the real question. Would you or perhaps have you, answered your phone while sitting on a public loo? Perhaps you did not answer the phone, would you text message? I vote no. Besides I thought you weren't allowed cell phones used in public bathrooms cause of the camera phones. Maybe I dreamt that though?

They won!!!! 43-6 against Lincoln

2006-10-06T22:21:00.000-04:00

busier than ever, am i crazy?

2006-10-05T22:06:00.000-04:00

I have not been able to post as frequently as I would like since I have a new schedule. I do however, try to check up on others and my email every couple of days at least. Let me list my excuses. I picked up another cleaning job in addition to the one I already do on Fridays. I added some part time work at the old Ford plant in Saline. Teaching T.S. Soccer 3 times a week and football once a week. Then add the baby ( not talking about the 3 I already have hee hee). What am I crazy?

Meet Shadow (8 weeks old) everyone!!!

2006-09-30T19:23:00.000-04:00

homecoming!!!!

2006-09-30T19:08:00.000-04:00

Senior homecoming court representative

2006-09-24T13:30:00.000-04:00

Meet one of the four seniors to represent for homecoming this year. Next friday is homecoming. Parade starts at 2 p.m. downtown and game is at 7 p.m. Go Indians!

to teach or not to teach. that is the question!

2006-09-21T07:44:00.000-04:00

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006609210320

school spirit!?!?!?!?!?!

2006-09-15T14:11:00.000-04:00

He's got Tecumseh Indian football spirit! It will be orange later for game time and he will be adding the numbers of his jersey later this week for homecoming! Other pic is last week after the game against Chelsea, Nick and Katie (his girlfriend).

Are you serious? This is ridiculous!

2006-09-12T20:41:00.000-04:00

A mom (if you can even call her that) gives her son "pot" as a reward for when he finishes his homework!
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14804154/?GT1=8506

I love fall!

2006-09-12T12:09:00.000-04:00

festivals, apple cider, pumpkins, halloween, football, and corn mazes! check out the ones in our local area!

www.mazeplay.com

The puppies!

2006-09-10T20:52:00.000-04:00

We saw the puppies this weekend and these are the three choices that we have pretty much narrowed it down to. The family is divided on our choices! It all is going to come down to what dogs are going to be picked for show dogs and the stud owner gets to pick one pup. So we have to wait two weeks, that is when they are pretty much deciding. All of the dogs were social and playful. Lots of dogs too! It was a good time.

updates

2006-09-07T13:10:00.000-04:00

Last weekend was the best birthday ever! No, I did not go anywhere like Las Vegas or receive diamonds. I just had a hubby who did many special things for me and it meant the world to me. Thanks again Vincent! muak!

We got our senior proofs back. He took some really good pics. Glad that is almost over with. Now we just got to pick poses and picture sizes.

Tomorrow we are going to visit the puppies! The only one not going is Nicholas cause of football. We will take some pics for him!

This weekend Kota has two soccer games (plays Clinton and Adrian) and Nicholas has his football game Friday night. It is home and we play Chelsea! come one, come all! It is parents night so it might be a little bit more crowded than usual!

Wow it will soon be middle of Sept.

Wasn't it inevitable?

2006-09-05T15:40:00.000-04:00

We loved watching this crazy guy doing crazy things that we would never even attempt to do with animals. So it was and it was not shocking that he passed away from one of his animal adventures. Long live his episodes!

Last night's football game versus Adrian

2006-09-02T12:11:00.000-04:00

puppy pictures

2006-09-02T00:38:00.000-04:00

http://hometown.aol.com/araepalmer/samxtilly_melvinxashley.htm#MelvinxAshley

Tecumseh Indian football captains!

2006-08-31T16:44:00.000-04:00

Do you know what time it is going to be?

2006-08-28T20:31:00.000-04:00

My birthday weekend time! Woo hoo!

It's a Boy!

2006-08-25T23:02:00.000-04:00

My brother and sis in law had there baby yesterday. A boy and he is adorable of course! He was in some distress and he is in the NICU so prayers are requested. When I am able I will post a pic! I want his proud parents to inform and send out the pics first. Congrats!

Matt Redman -Never let go!

2006-08-22T17:46:00.000-04:00

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death Your perfect love is casting out fear
And even when I’m caught in the middle of the storms of this life
I won’t turn back
I know You are near

And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
And if my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear? Whom then shall I fear?

Chorus:
Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm
and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
Lord, You never let go of me

And I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on A glorious light beyond all compare
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
We’ll live to know You here on the earth

Chorus:

Yes, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
Still I will praise You, still I will praise You

Chorus: