I know it has been a long time since I have posted anything on this blog, but the truth is...I have been sick. Today is the best day all week.
Today Richard and I are celebrating our 20 year wedding anniversary. We both are feeling good enough ~ Praise God!~ to go out and continue with our plans. We are leaving in a little bit to go get Richard's hair cut, then off to a yummy Sushi lunch and then downtown to the T.I. (Treasure Island Hotel) to check into our Tower Suite. Later this evening we will go to see the Cirque show "Beatles Love". We cannot wait!!
I will be back with pictures.
Have a Blessed day!!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
A Stupid Pickle
Mom has been coming along so well since all of her hospital/rehab trips. She is getting stronger and more independent. She tries to walk without her walker from time to time and scares me half to death every time she does this. She has been doing fairly well with her renal diet (kidney dialysis diet) considering she can't have much of anything. This has got to be the hardest diet I have ever seen. She is only allowed to take in 32 ounces of fluid per day. This includes ice, soup, and fruits and vegetables. 32 ounces? Is that insane or what?! Another thing she has to watch is her salt intake. Ok, now to the reason for this blog posting.....
Before my husband and I went out for an hour or two Thursday evening we got mom all set up to watch a movie with my 5 yr old son Josh. She had dinner already and was ready to kick back and watch a movie for a couple of hours. No problem right? Well, before we left we made sure that our son knew how to call us if there was a problem. We had him practice calling our cells and he had no problem. Our 17 yr. old had just left to go practice playing some songs for church with his friends. Josh, our 5 yr old is so smart, we knew that there would not be a problem. Mom has been left home alone many times with no problems. She is honestly capable of being home alone now. Richard and I had to drive all the way across town (45 minutes or more) and this was going to be our only night to do this. We left thinking that all was well.
We get a call about 45 minutes into our drive. It's Josh letting us know that Mammam (this is what he calls my mom) fell on her bottom and can't get up. We ask to speak with her. She tells us she can't get up but that she's ok. No blood, or bones sticking out, just a sore rump. She was sore from the fall and couldn't get herself up without it hurting too much. We call our oldest son James and he just so happened to be by the house. James and his friend go in and get her up on the couch. I ask him over the phone to tell his friend to look away so that he can examine her bottom. Poor kid, he did it anyway. There seemed to be no problems except some bruising from the fall. Here's the kicker...
We ask my mom how she fell. She said "I was laying on the couch and started thinking about that jar of pickles we have in the fridge, I thought I better get one before I get too into the movie (Evan Almighty)." She usually gets into things like that when I am not home because she knows that I won't let her have any. I did let her have one before we left though, I guess I was the blame for her craving. Then she says "I got up, and I didn't even use my walker! I just walked right over to the fridge, got me a pickle and then started back to the couch." She said "I bent over the cushion of the couch to straighten out my blanket and then I lost my balance and fell backwards!" I asked her if she ever ate the pickle and she said "Oh yeah, I figured I might as well after all that!" LOL!! After we got home she says to me "I am so stupid, I could kick myself!! All this trouble over a STUPID PICKLE!!"
We called an ambulance for mom and now she is in the hospital recovering. The first set of x-rays didn't show any fractures but since she is so sore and in so much pain they are going to do some more x-rays tomorrow. She is in so much pain that she can't even walk.
Please pray for her. We really want her home for Thanksgiving!
Before my husband and I went out for an hour or two Thursday evening we got mom all set up to watch a movie with my 5 yr old son Josh. She had dinner already and was ready to kick back and watch a movie for a couple of hours. No problem right? Well, before we left we made sure that our son knew how to call us if there was a problem. We had him practice calling our cells and he had no problem. Our 17 yr. old had just left to go practice playing some songs for church with his friends. Josh, our 5 yr old is so smart, we knew that there would not be a problem. Mom has been left home alone many times with no problems. She is honestly capable of being home alone now. Richard and I had to drive all the way across town (45 minutes or more) and this was going to be our only night to do this. We left thinking that all was well.
We get a call about 45 minutes into our drive. It's Josh letting us know that Mammam (this is what he calls my mom) fell on her bottom and can't get up. We ask to speak with her. She tells us she can't get up but that she's ok. No blood, or bones sticking out, just a sore rump. She was sore from the fall and couldn't get herself up without it hurting too much. We call our oldest son James and he just so happened to be by the house. James and his friend go in and get her up on the couch. I ask him over the phone to tell his friend to look away so that he can examine her bottom. Poor kid, he did it anyway. There seemed to be no problems except some bruising from the fall. Here's the kicker...
We ask my mom how she fell. She said "I was laying on the couch and started thinking about that jar of pickles we have in the fridge, I thought I better get one before I get too into the movie (Evan Almighty)." She usually gets into things like that when I am not home because she knows that I won't let her have any. I did let her have one before we left though, I guess I was the blame for her craving. Then she says "I got up, and I didn't even use my walker! I just walked right over to the fridge, got me a pickle and then started back to the couch." She said "I bent over the cushion of the couch to straighten out my blanket and then I lost my balance and fell backwards!" I asked her if she ever ate the pickle and she said "Oh yeah, I figured I might as well after all that!" LOL!! After we got home she says to me "I am so stupid, I could kick myself!! All this trouble over a STUPID PICKLE!!"
We called an ambulance for mom and now she is in the hospital recovering. The first set of x-rays didn't show any fractures but since she is so sore and in so much pain they are going to do some more x-rays tomorrow. She is in so much pain that she can't even walk.
Please pray for her. We really want her home for Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Caramel Apples
Has it really been this long since my last post? Wow!!
Here is my little guy making caramel apples at his friends house. They all had such a great time. They were so creative too.
Here is my little guy making caramel apples at his friends house. They all had such a great time. They were so creative too.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
The Giveaway That Keeps on Giving Part 2
If you didn't win over at Melinda's blog, don't despair! Pat Layton has decided to keep this thing going and is offering an EXTENDED GIVEAWAY of 5 more DVD kits at the Surrendering the Secret Leader Blog!!! You can go right on over there and enter again...and leave an encouraging comment while you're there, as the leaders of STS groups would be so blessed by them!
This giveaway will be for 5 leader kits. The leader kits include the DVDs, 1 leader guide, and 1 learner guide. This extension of last week's contest will be very similar:
This giveaway will be for 5 leader kits. The leader kits include the DVDs, 1 leader guide, and 1 learner guide. This extension of last week's contest will be very similar:
- Leave a comment of encouragement to women who have had an abortion and/or women who are currently leading Surrendering the Secret groups.
- Link the giveaway in a post on your own blog, then leave a SECOND comment, including the link to your post. This is NOT about blog promotion, but about spreading the word of healing!
Remember some of the ways to get involved that Melinda shared on her blog:
- Tell your church about the study and work toward getting a copy purchased for their use, if you don't win.
- Encourage your pastor to discuss abortion from the pulpit and include it in the sins mentioned from the pulpit that are forgiven through Christ. There are MANY women who walk away from a sermon feeling like their sin is unforgivable, simply because it's never mentioned.
- Invite Pat to come and speak to your women's group and/or leadership about ministering to women in crisis, or to train your leaders to present this study.
- Consider donating financially.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Autumn Vegas Style
Last night Richard and I went to the Bellagio Atrium located in the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas. They change it through out the year. I love Fall so I just had to see their display. It was so beautiful. It was the closest I could get to Fall so far this year.
I would love to go on a New England tour some day and just take it all in. This is by far my favorite season.
Most all of the pumpkins were real. There were mums and peppers and all sorts of flowers and they were real.
Joshua and the Great Pumpkin
Richard & Josh
The leaves were suspended from the ceiling.
There were two trees with moving eyes, mouth and eyebrows.
Don't you just love Josh's expressions
Some of the peppers
Me & Josh
"Fall Delano"
There were two trees that were raining. It was so cool.
The Venus fly trap
More flowers and pumpkins
I will go back in December and take pics of the Winter Wonderland.
I would love to go on a New England tour some day and just take it all in. This is by far my favorite season.
Most all of the pumpkins were real. There were mums and peppers and all sorts of flowers and they were real.
Joshua and the Great Pumpkin
Richard & Josh
The leaves were suspended from the ceiling.
There were two trees with moving eyes, mouth and eyebrows.
Don't you just love Josh's expressions
Some of the peppers
Me & Josh
"Fall Delano"
There were two trees that were raining. It was so cool.
The Venus fly trap
More flowers and pumpkins
I will go back in December and take pics of the Winter Wonderland.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Baptisms
Oh how I love baptisms. They remind me of weddings. They both symbolize the beginning of a new life.
Here are a few pictures of baptisms we had this month. Praise God for these precious men. God and the angels are rejoicing in heaven with us.
Preparing for the baptisms.
I have to tell you what happened a few moments after this picture was taken. Our dear friend Liz who was so gracious to allow us to use her pool for baptisms decided that she wanted to get a bug out of the pool while my husband Richard was speaking on the meaning of baptism. While she was skimming the pool she accidentally smacked Richard in the head with the handle of the skimmer. It happened so fast that I wasn't even sure if it hit him or not. He moved his head so fast and just kept right on with his teaching. It did hit him, but not hard enough to make him lose his focus. Way to go honey!! We did capture it on video. America's Funniest Videos would love to see it I'm sure. We all laughed about it later.
Meet Stephen. This young man is such a blessing to us. He was very excited to be baptized. It was so emotional for him and for all of us.
Meet Sergio. He was so excited, he made me want to get baptized again. Oh I pray that we would all be able to keep the excitement and joy that comes with our new life in Christ.
Praise Him!!!
Here are a few pictures of baptisms we had this month. Praise God for these precious men. God and the angels are rejoicing in heaven with us.
Preparing for the baptisms.
I have to tell you what happened a few moments after this picture was taken. Our dear friend Liz who was so gracious to allow us to use her pool for baptisms decided that she wanted to get a bug out of the pool while my husband Richard was speaking on the meaning of baptism. While she was skimming the pool she accidentally smacked Richard in the head with the handle of the skimmer. It happened so fast that I wasn't even sure if it hit him or not. He moved his head so fast and just kept right on with his teaching. It did hit him, but not hard enough to make him lose his focus. Way to go honey!! We did capture it on video. America's Funniest Videos would love to see it I'm sure. We all laughed about it later.
Meet Stephen. This young man is such a blessing to us. He was very excited to be baptized. It was so emotional for him and for all of us.
Meet Sergio. He was so excited, he made me want to get baptized again. Oh I pray that we would all be able to keep the excitement and joy that comes with our new life in Christ.
Praise Him!!!
Monday, October 6, 2008
A Giveaway That Keeps on Giving
Melinda is giving away this study:
Did you know that one in every three women has had an abortion? In fact, 43% of women of child-bearing age have this secret. And I don't use the term "secret" lightly. While there is certainly a multitude of unbelieving women out there that tote this secret sadness in their hearts, there are as many BELIEVING women - FORGIVEN, SAVED WOMEN in YOUR CHURCH - who are walking around unhealed. Why? Because they are paralyzed by shame and fear at the thought of surrendering their secret.
Don't miss out on this giveaway!
Other ways to get involved:
Thank you Melinda for offering this to us.
Did you know that one in every three women has had an abortion? In fact, 43% of women of child-bearing age have this secret. And I don't use the term "secret" lightly. While there is certainly a multitude of unbelieving women out there that tote this secret sadness in their hearts, there are as many BELIEVING women - FORGIVEN, SAVED WOMEN in YOUR CHURCH - who are walking around unhealed. Why? Because they are paralyzed by shame and fear at the thought of surrendering their secret.
Don't miss out on this giveaway!
Other ways to get involved:
- Tell your church about the study and work toward getting a copy purchased for their use, if you don't win.
- Encourage your pastor to discuss abortion from the pulpit and include it in the sins mentioned from the pulpit that are forgiven through Christ. There are MANY women who walk away from a sermon feeling like their sin is unforgivable, simply because it's never mentioned.
- Invite Pat to come and speak to your women's group and/or leadership about ministering to women in crisis, or to train your leaders to present this study.
- Consider donating financially.
Thank you Melinda for offering this to us.
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Wedding
What a wonderful day this was. I couldn't be happier for the two of them.
My sister-in-law who wasn't sure if she would ever re-marry, married her high school crush. I will never forget the night she called me after an old friend from high school gave her Craig's phone number. It went something like this:
Tari: Hey, guess what? I talked to one of Craig's friends tonight and he told me Craig was single. Me: Great, so did he ever marry?
Tari: No, he was engaged a few times, but he never married.
Me: Well, what's wrong with him? lol!!
Tari: I don't know but his friend gave me his number. Should I call him?
Me: Sure, why not?
Tari: I don't know, what if he doesn't want to talk to me? Forget it, I'm not calling him.
Me: Just call, tell him you were thinking about him and just wanted to say hi. You'll know from what he says if he's into talking with you or not.
Tari: I don't know.
Me: Just do it! What do you have to lose?
Tari: Alright I'll do it, but I'm calling you back as soon as I'm off the phone with him.
2 hours later.....
Tari: OMGosh, he was totally cool. We talked forever.
The rest is history.
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Louma
The beautiful bride ~ Tari
My handsome hubby
My beautiful Mom
My handsome son James and beautiful niece Leighanna
Love the cake topper. The bride has the key to the ball and chain on the groom's ankle.
Isn't this cake beautiful?
Getting ready to cut the cake. The view from their suite was amazing.
My sister-in-law who wasn't sure if she would ever re-marry, married her high school crush. I will never forget the night she called me after an old friend from high school gave her Craig's phone number. It went something like this:
Tari: Hey, guess what? I talked to one of Craig's friends tonight and he told me Craig was single. Me: Great, so did he ever marry?
Tari: No, he was engaged a few times, but he never married.
Me: Well, what's wrong with him? lol!!
Tari: I don't know but his friend gave me his number. Should I call him?
Me: Sure, why not?
Tari: I don't know, what if he doesn't want to talk to me? Forget it, I'm not calling him.
Me: Just call, tell him you were thinking about him and just wanted to say hi. You'll know from what he says if he's into talking with you or not.
Tari: I don't know.
Me: Just do it! What do you have to lose?
Tari: Alright I'll do it, but I'm calling you back as soon as I'm off the phone with him.
2 hours later.....
Tari: OMGosh, he was totally cool. We talked forever.
The rest is history.
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Louma
The beautiful bride ~ Tari
My handsome hubby
My beautiful Mom
My handsome son James and beautiful niece Leighanna
Love the cake topper. The bride has the key to the ball and chain on the groom's ankle.
Isn't this cake beautiful?
Getting ready to cut the cake. The view from their suite was amazing.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Catch up time
I'm going to try my best to catch you all up.
Let's start with Joshua's first day of Kindergarten.
Walking to class
Line up time
Hmmm, getting a little nervous
Piece of cake...home at last
4 days later, Open House
Showing us where he sits
He made this apple with a worm in it
The library, how cool is that art work?
Well at least it's a start. Stay tuned for the Deeper Still conference, a baptism, a wedding and more.
Let's start with Joshua's first day of Kindergarten.
Walking to class
Line up time
Hmmm, getting a little nervous
Piece of cake...home at last
4 days later, Open House
Showing us where he sits
He made this apple with a worm in it
The library, how cool is that art work?
Well at least it's a start. Stay tuned for the Deeper Still conference, a baptism, a wedding and more.
Monday, September 15, 2008
I'm Back!!
My goodness!! I haven't posted in over a month.
I need to go get my camera & download some pictures so I can show you what I've been up to.
The temps here are getting pretty nice. I think we might be out of the triple digits :)
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday and getting ready for Fall, my favorite time of year.
I need to go get my camera & download some pictures so I can show you what I've been up to.
The temps here are getting pretty nice. I think we might be out of the triple digits :)
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday and getting ready for Fall, my favorite time of year.
Monday, August 11, 2008
An Award
I received my first blogger award. Thank you so much Kim at Seasons of my Heart. I am truly thankful for you thinking of me. You are such a sweetheart. Now I am off to pass this along to others who have blessed me.
Your “official instructions” follow. Now go forth and share the love! To the recipients of the award...pick five blogs you consider deserving of this award, whether for creativity, design, interesting material, or contributions to the blogging community, no matter what language. Name each nominee and link to his/her blog. Show the award and include the name (and link to his/her blog) of whoever presented you with this award. Link to the Arte y Pico blog so everyone knows the origin of this award. Post these rules.
Be Blessed:
Linda at : 2nd Cup of Coffee
Amanda at: Baby Bangs
Nichole at: Heart 4 My Home
Sue at: Praise and Coffee
Patty at: Girlfriends in God
Mel at: Mel's World
You all have blessed me in so many different ways. You guys rock!!
Your “official instructions” follow. Now go forth and share the love! To the recipients of the award...pick five blogs you consider deserving of this award, whether for creativity, design, interesting material, or contributions to the blogging community, no matter what language. Name each nominee and link to his/her blog. Show the award and include the name (and link to his/her blog) of whoever presented you with this award. Link to the Arte y Pico blog so everyone knows the origin of this award. Post these rules.
Be Blessed:
Linda at : 2nd Cup of Coffee
Amanda at: Baby Bangs
Nichole at: Heart 4 My Home
Sue at: Praise and Coffee
Patty at: Girlfriends in God
Mel at: Mel's World
You all have blessed me in so many different ways. You guys rock!!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Mom is home
Great news everyone, my Mom is finally back home with us!!!
I have missed her terribly. It is so good to know where she is, what she is doing, and if she needs anything. I haven't had her home with me for 4 months now.
Since her arrival we have been swamped with appointments. In the last week we have had Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Case workers & Social workers at the house. Not to mention all of the follow up appointments, phone calls, & medication changes. On Thursday we had 4 different people come by from 9am until 5pm. Whew!! The good news is that Mom is improving daily and should be back to living more independently again real soon.
Thank you all for your love, support and prayers. I appreciate and love you more than you know.
I have missed her terribly. It is so good to know where she is, what she is doing, and if she needs anything. I haven't had her home with me for 4 months now.
Since her arrival we have been swamped with appointments. In the last week we have had Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Case workers & Social workers at the house. Not to mention all of the follow up appointments, phone calls, & medication changes. On Thursday we had 4 different people come by from 9am until 5pm. Whew!! The good news is that Mom is improving daily and should be back to living more independently again real soon.
Thank you all for your love, support and prayers. I appreciate and love you more than you know.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Happy Monday
I hope all of you had a great 4th of July, a great weekend and now are having a great week.
Last week was a rough week for me spiritually. I was so ready to give up. Here is just one thing that happened this week.
My sweet mother who is in the rehabilitation area of a nursing home was not picked up Friday the 4th for her 2pm dialysis appointment. It all started when I received a call on my cell phone. It sounded something like this:
Mom: Hi Linda! I bet your surprised to be hearing from me.
Me: Hi Mom! Why are you still at rehab? Shouldn't you be at dialysis by now? (It's 2:15 pm & I am looking at the number she called from. She called from rehab.)
Mom: No, I don't have dialysis today
Me: Well sure you do. I know you don't have therapy today, but you most certainly have dialysis
Mom: No, I'm off today
Me: I'll be right there
Mom: Ok, see you soon
I got off the phone and called her dialysis center and they were all there waiting for her. I drove to rehab and went straight to the nurses station. I asked why mom didn't get picked up and they were all clueless. It was a huge mystery. I offered to drive her to her appointment and pick her up but they insisted on having the regular company Medi Car come and pick her up. I waited with her until they arrived ~ around 3pm. My mom was so confused and upset. It doesn't take much for her to cry these days with all that she has been through. I felt horrible waving goodbye to her as she was lifted up into the van. I called her to make sure she arrived there safely and all was well.
Ok, so now I go home and pick up everyone and we head over to our friends for a BBQ and fireworks for the kids. Around 7:30pm I receive a call from the nurse at the dialysis center telling me that Medi Car did not pick up mom. She should have been picked up at 6pm. I insist on picking her up but the nurse tells me she called the company and someone is already on their way to get her. Talk about stress!!! I called the company and they apologized over and over. They reassured me that there was a mix up due to the holiday and that the driver was in route and would be there in 5 - 10 minutes. Meanwhile my mom's cell phone battery is dying. I have her hang up to save the battery for one last call to me letting me know she has been picked up. My stomach was in total knots. I received a call from the nurse around 7:50 telling me mom was picked up. What a mess! I can't wait until she is home with me for good.
Last week was a rough week for me spiritually. I was so ready to give up. Here is just one thing that happened this week.
My sweet mother who is in the rehabilitation area of a nursing home was not picked up Friday the 4th for her 2pm dialysis appointment. It all started when I received a call on my cell phone. It sounded something like this:
Mom: Hi Linda! I bet your surprised to be hearing from me.
Me: Hi Mom! Why are you still at rehab? Shouldn't you be at dialysis by now? (It's 2:15 pm & I am looking at the number she called from. She called from rehab.)
Mom: No, I don't have dialysis today
Me: Well sure you do. I know you don't have therapy today, but you most certainly have dialysis
Mom: No, I'm off today
Me: I'll be right there
Mom: Ok, see you soon
I got off the phone and called her dialysis center and they were all there waiting for her. I drove to rehab and went straight to the nurses station. I asked why mom didn't get picked up and they were all clueless. It was a huge mystery. I offered to drive her to her appointment and pick her up but they insisted on having the regular company Medi Car come and pick her up. I waited with her until they arrived ~ around 3pm. My mom was so confused and upset. It doesn't take much for her to cry these days with all that she has been through. I felt horrible waving goodbye to her as she was lifted up into the van. I called her to make sure she arrived there safely and all was well.
Ok, so now I go home and pick up everyone and we head over to our friends for a BBQ and fireworks for the kids. Around 7:30pm I receive a call from the nurse at the dialysis center telling me that Medi Car did not pick up mom. She should have been picked up at 6pm. I insist on picking her up but the nurse tells me she called the company and someone is already on their way to get her. Talk about stress!!! I called the company and they apologized over and over. They reassured me that there was a mix up due to the holiday and that the driver was in route and would be there in 5 - 10 minutes. Meanwhile my mom's cell phone battery is dying. I have her hang up to save the battery for one last call to me letting me know she has been picked up. My stomach was in total knots. I received a call from the nurse around 7:50 telling me mom was picked up. What a mess! I can't wait until she is home with me for good.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Joshua
My little Josh always keeps me on my toes. He cracks me up, makes me think, and surprises me all the time with what he has to say about life.
Josh turned 5 in May so now he says he's BIG. He tells everyone he's going to school in a couple of months, and he can't wait. He told me this morning that he never wants to be home schooled, he wants to be real-schooled. He just asked me a second ago how old I was when I started losing my baby teeth and I told him I think I was 6 yrs. old. He tells me that he thinks his will be coming out soon and that he heard if you eat a lot of candy your teeth will fall out. I assured him that this would not be the best way to lose your baby teeth, HA! I wish he wasn't in such a hurry to grow up.
Have a great day!!
Josh turned 5 in May so now he says he's BIG. He tells everyone he's going to school in a couple of months, and he can't wait. He told me this morning that he never wants to be home schooled, he wants to be real-schooled. He just asked me a second ago how old I was when I started losing my baby teeth and I told him I think I was 6 yrs. old. He tells me that he thinks his will be coming out soon and that he heard if you eat a lot of candy your teeth will fall out. I assured him that this would not be the best way to lose your baby teeth, HA! I wish he wasn't in such a hurry to grow up.
Have a great day!!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Where have I been?
Whoa, I just looked at the date of my last post!! I haven't posted anything since April!! I need to get it together.
Things are starting to look up around here. Mom is in rehab (for the 3rd time) and is hopefully going to be home with us again real soon. She has been through so much! I am going to see her in a little while and hopefully I will be able to kidnap her for a few hours. I'd like to take her out shopping and bring her home for a little while.
I have to hang around the house until 3pm today. FedEx is going to make their final attempt to deliver a package to me between now and 3pm. They are delivering my laptop back to me, yeah. My hard drive died so I had to send it off to Tennessee for repairs. I am using my teenage sons computer right now while he is out of town, till tomorrow. FedEx came by 2 times now and I haven't been home to sign for my package. I will wait it out now, I need my computer.
What's the weather like in your area? It is getting pretty hot here. Today the high is 107 and tomorrows high is 108. A/C and water will fix that :) Have a great summer everyone.
Things are starting to look up around here. Mom is in rehab (for the 3rd time) and is hopefully going to be home with us again real soon. She has been through so much! I am going to see her in a little while and hopefully I will be able to kidnap her for a few hours. I'd like to take her out shopping and bring her home for a little while.
I have to hang around the house until 3pm today. FedEx is going to make their final attempt to deliver a package to me between now and 3pm. They are delivering my laptop back to me, yeah. My hard drive died so I had to send it off to Tennessee for repairs. I am using my teenage sons computer right now while he is out of town, till tomorrow. FedEx came by 2 times now and I haven't been home to sign for my package. I will wait it out now, I need my computer.
What's the weather like in your area? It is getting pretty hot here. Today the high is 107 and tomorrows high is 108. A/C and water will fix that :) Have a great summer everyone.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Bible Study
Last night was our Women's study on the Patriarch's. We hit the halfway mark last night! Woo-Hoo!! I love seeing what God is doing in each one of us, He is AWESOME!!
Here are some gifts I made for the ladies (homework incentives)
The glass votives, candles and ribbon were all on sale at Michael's. The rub-ons I used are from Stampin' Up. My little Josh helped me put them together :)
It was my turn to provide the snacks so me and Josh made the 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies, (1 cup sugar, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 egg slightly beaten, & 1 tsp vanilla) & a lemon pound cake.
I forgot to take a pic of the cake before we dug into it so I am showing you the half that didn't get eaten :)
We had a great night learning about Jacob's Ladder. This study is so amazing. Thank you Beth Moore for answering God's call to teaching, you are so gifted.
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