I'm still here! My computer was acting out a little last week, in addition to starting a new job, my life has had few spare moments.
I'll try to do an update tonight. Things are still an emotional roller coaster these days.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
"Yeah, that's the Ticket." or "Totally Tubular!"
My friend Liz sent me this hilarious list! I think I'm guilty of almost all of these! What are some others that are missing?
You know you grew up in the 80's if:
1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE.
2. You watched the Pound Puppies.
3. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do theCarlton
4. Girls wore biker shorts under their skirts and felt stylishly sexy.
5. You yearned to be a member of the Baby-sitters club and tried tostart a club of your own.
6. You owned those lil' Strawberry Shortcake pals scented dolls.
7. You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey on Blossom
8. Two words: Hammer Pants
9. If you ever watched "Fraggle Rock"
10. You had plastic streamers on your handle bars... and spokey-dokes orplaying cards on your spokes for that incredible sound effect
11. You can sing the entire theme song to "Duck Tales" (Woo ooh!)
12. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watchcartoons.
13. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.
14. You saw the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the big screenand still know the turtles names.
15. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer classat school.
16. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirtin a knot on the side.
17. You played the game "MASH"(Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House)
18. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.
19. L.A. Gear....need I say more?
20. You wanted to change your name to "JEM" in Kindergarten. (She'sTruly Outrageous.)
21. You remember reading Tales of a fourth grade nothing and all TheRamona books.
22. You know the profound meaning of "WAX ON, WAX OFF"
23. You wanted to be a Goonie.
24. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. (some of us...head-to-toe)
25. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nosefell off and his cheeks shifted.
26. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.
27. You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pail kids in theschoolyard.
28. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.
29. You still get the urge to say "NOT" after every sentence.
30. You remember Hypercolor t-shirts.
31. Barbie and the Rockers was your favorite band.
32. You thought She-ra (Princess of Power!) and He-Man should hook up.
33. You thought your childhood friends would never leave because youexchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
34. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.
35. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying "I know youare, but what am I?"
36. You remember "I've fallen and I can't get up"
37. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inlineskates.
38. You ever got seriously injured on a Slip and Slide.
39. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
40. You had or attended a birthday party at McDonalds.
41. You've gone through this nodding your head in agreement.
42. You remember Popples.
43. Don't worry, be happy
44. You wore like, EIGHT pairs of socks over tights with high topReeboks.
45. You wore socks scrunched down
46. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulderlike you were all that.
47. You remember watching both Gremlins movies.
48. You know what it meant to say "Care Bear Stare!!"
49 You remember watching Rainbow Bright and & My Little Pony Tales
50. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha Micelli was hot.
51. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
52. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool...and don'teven flinch when people refer to them as "NKOTB"
53. You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By The Bell," The ORIGINAL class.
54. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
55. You just sang those words to yourself.
56. You remember watching Magic vs. Bird
57. Homemade Levi shorts..
58. You remember when mullets were cool!
59. You had a mullet!
60. You still sing "We are the World"
61. You tight rolled your jeans.
62. You owned a bannana clip.
63. You remember "Where's the Beef?"
64. You used to (and probably still do) say "What you talkin' 'boutWillis?"
65 You had big hair and you knew how to use it.
66. You're still singing shot through the heart in your head, aren'tyou!
You know you grew up in the 80's if:
1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE.
2. You watched the Pound Puppies.
3. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do theCarlton
4. Girls wore biker shorts under their skirts and felt stylishly sexy.
5. You yearned to be a member of the Baby-sitters club and tried tostart a club of your own.
6. You owned those lil' Strawberry Shortcake pals scented dolls.
7. You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey on Blossom
8. Two words: Hammer Pants
9. If you ever watched "Fraggle Rock"
10. You had plastic streamers on your handle bars... and spokey-dokes orplaying cards on your spokes for that incredible sound effect
11. You can sing the entire theme song to "Duck Tales" (Woo ooh!)
12. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watchcartoons.
13. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.
14. You saw the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the big screenand still know the turtles names.
15. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer classat school.
16. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirtin a knot on the side.
17. You played the game "MASH"(Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House)
18. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.
19. L.A. Gear....need I say more?
20. You wanted to change your name to "JEM" in Kindergarten. (She'sTruly Outrageous.)
21. You remember reading Tales of a fourth grade nothing and all TheRamona books.
22. You know the profound meaning of "WAX ON, WAX OFF"
23. You wanted to be a Goonie.
24. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. (some of us...head-to-toe)
25. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nosefell off and his cheeks shifted.
26. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.
27. You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pail kids in theschoolyard.
28. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.
29. You still get the urge to say "NOT" after every sentence.
30. You remember Hypercolor t-shirts.
31. Barbie and the Rockers was your favorite band.
32. You thought She-ra (Princess of Power!) and He-Man should hook up.
33. You thought your childhood friends would never leave because youexchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
34. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.
35. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying "I know youare, but what am I?"
36. You remember "I've fallen and I can't get up"
37. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inlineskates.
38. You ever got seriously injured on a Slip and Slide.
39. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
40. You had or attended a birthday party at McDonalds.
41. You've gone through this nodding your head in agreement.
42. You remember Popples.
43. Don't worry, be happy
44. You wore like, EIGHT pairs of socks over tights with high topReeboks.
45. You wore socks scrunched down
46. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulderlike you were all that.
47. You remember watching both Gremlins movies.
48. You know what it meant to say "Care Bear Stare!!"
49 You remember watching Rainbow Bright and & My Little Pony Tales
50. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha Micelli was hot.
51. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
52. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool...and don'teven flinch when people refer to them as "NKOTB"
53. You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By The Bell," The ORIGINAL class.
54. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
55. You just sang those words to yourself.
56. You remember watching Magic vs. Bird
57. Homemade Levi shorts..
58. You remember when mullets were cool!
59. You had a mullet!
60. You still sing "We are the World"
61. You tight rolled your jeans.
62. You owned a bannana clip.
63. You remember "Where's the Beef?"
64. You used to (and probably still do) say "What you talkin' 'boutWillis?"
65 You had big hair and you knew how to use it.
66. You're still singing shot through the heart in your head, aren'tyou!
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Things I've Learned From My Puppy
1. Everything should be investigated with joyful curiosity.
2. Friends come in many forms.
3. Everything can be a toy, but that doesn't make it safe to play with.
4. Sleep is good, but always be ready for action.
5. Learning earns rewards.
2. Friends come in many forms.
3. Everything can be a toy, but that doesn't make it safe to play with.
4. Sleep is good, but always be ready for action.
5. Learning earns rewards.
6. Just because I'm on a leash doesn't mean I'm not going anywhere.
7. Forgive as if it never happened.
8. Discipline is for my own good.
9. Puppy kisses are a cure-all.
10. Love everyone abundantly without reason.
11. The best place to rest is in my Master's lap.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Perdón?
Our Tuesday ladies bible class began today. The subject: Forgiveness. I believe it is one common trait that all of humanity struggles with, to give and to receive. This illustration was used and I thought I would share.
We were to each bring a clear plastic bag and a sack of potatoes. For every person we'd struggled or refused to forgive in our life, we were told to choose a potato, write the name and date on it and put it in the bag. Some of our bags, as you can imagine were quite heavy.
Then we were told to carry this bag with us everywhere for one week, putting it beside our bed at night, on the car seat when driving, next to our desk at work.
The hassle of lugging this around with us made it clear what a weight we were carrying around spiritually, and how we had to pay attention to it all the time to not forget and keep leaving it in embarrassing places.
Naturally, the condition of the potatoes deteriorated in to a nasty slime. This was another great metaphor for the price we pay for keeping our pain and heavy negativity!
Too often we think of forgiveness as a gift to another person, and while that's true, it clearly is also a gift to ourselves.
Mark Twain has a great quote: Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heal that has crushed it.
So next time you decide you can't forgive someone, ask yourself - Would I rather have the fragrance of the violet or a slimy bag of potatoes!?
We were to each bring a clear plastic bag and a sack of potatoes. For every person we'd struggled or refused to forgive in our life, we were told to choose a potato, write the name and date on it and put it in the bag. Some of our bags, as you can imagine were quite heavy.
Then we were told to carry this bag with us everywhere for one week, putting it beside our bed at night, on the car seat when driving, next to our desk at work.
The hassle of lugging this around with us made it clear what a weight we were carrying around spiritually, and how we had to pay attention to it all the time to not forget and keep leaving it in embarrassing places.
Naturally, the condition of the potatoes deteriorated in to a nasty slime. This was another great metaphor for the price we pay for keeping our pain and heavy negativity!
Too often we think of forgiveness as a gift to another person, and while that's true, it clearly is also a gift to ourselves.
Mark Twain has a great quote: Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heal that has crushed it.
So next time you decide you can't forgive someone, ask yourself - Would I rather have the fragrance of the violet or a slimy bag of potatoes!?
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Weekend Update (a week late)
Ok, so I'm late with the St. Louis visit, but trust me I have a good excuse. Its been a tough week. I thank everyone for their prayers. Keep them coming!
I spent A LOT of quality time with my parents. In fact I don't think I've spent that much time at home with my parents since before I got my drivers license. But I enjoyed every minute of it. (ok maybe every minute is a bit much, but taken on an hourly average it was good.) (kidding mom and dad, i love you!!!!)
On Friday morning I had coffee and wonderfully uplifting time with my friend Tina. After, my parents and I spent the afternoon in Historic St. Charles Missouri. Cute little town. I was unaware the it was the original state capitol. We ate at the Little Hills Winery and sipped on some of MO's finest red wine. We then headed home, stopping by Glendale's Annual Ice Cream Social. It was fun. I visited with old neighbors and caught up on the latest news (like where the new town stop sign is going. hot stuff i tell ya). Then just to throw in some more calories for the day we went to Ted Drew's. Always a favorite. If you've never been or haven't gone in a while you must go. Best frozen concoctions ever.
Saturday and Sunday were lazy days around the house. We ran a few errands and worked out in the yard. Attended Mid-county church on Sunday. One Saturday stop we made was to North City Church of Christ. They recently purchased a beautiful old catholic church and have begun renovations and plans to turn it into an amazing out reach program. If you are in St. Louis and have a desire to be part of a truly inspiring inner city program defiantly check them out. I pray for their endurance. Its quite a project!
My favorite day was Monday. I got to have lunch with an old friend and her precious, precious daughter. Andrea and I became friends over 14 years ago. Could be longer, but that's as far as I am willing to date myself. We have the typical story, we were great friends, grew a part, re-located to different cities, and joyously reconnected! Andrea, I truly cherished our time together. You have grown into an amazing mother, and beautiful woman inside and out!
Truman traveled like a pro and was a perfect angel all weekend. He even got me upgraded to first class on the way to St. Louis! There are only two dogs allowed in each cabin on the plane. Fortunately, two dogs had already been checked in the coach cabin so the only space left for he and I was in First Class. How cool! He charmed everyone in the cabin and was even offered his own bottled water. Pampered Pooch! And though you might have a tough time getting them to admit it, my parents fell in love with Truman too. They even started referring to each other as Grandma & Grandpa to him! Unfortunately, even though Truman has been house broken for some time he did have two 'accidents' on the carpet. However, now that I think about it, in both cases neither Mom or myself were around and Dad was the only witness....hmmm.
I hope everyone had a great shortened week. God continues to bless my life, and Satan continues to counter attack. I am so encouraged by the notes and messages you all leave. Thanks again.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Always in perfect time.
I just viewed a comment Jim left after he viewed the slide show (see previous post) He watched it at a time when he needed to and thought how great God was with timing. Amen. I then clicked on Dusty's link who directed me to Craig Hick's blog. Go read Craig's blog. Now. Then come back and read on.
Go on. Go. Read.
Wow! Talk about timing. What amazing words that brought me to body shaking sobs.
My anger has destroyed my life. Its cost my everything. Literally. I am on my knees, bare and humble before God.
But, that's the good news! Seriously.
While I am truly brokenhearted and crushed in spirit, my fall has made me cling on to the one true being who can save me. My heavenly Father. My suffering has restored my relationship with Him. I know I have many dark days ahead of me. My faith is being tested second by second. I am hurting in a way there are no words for. In a time where the days are so dark, I have a Light shining down on me. I have received more undeserved blessings this week than I can remember. I have found a new church family. I have reached out to faithful people who I had lost relationships with. I have found a new comfort and power in prayer. I have hope in Christ. I have no idea how things are going to turn out, but I have hope in Him because Christ tells me to. And I believe Him!
I am having a really hard day. I came across Craig's words at a moment when I was about to give in to the loneliness and despair. Gods timing is always perfect. Always.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
Go on. Go. Read.
Wow! Talk about timing. What amazing words that brought me to body shaking sobs.
My anger has destroyed my life. Its cost my everything. Literally. I am on my knees, bare and humble before God.
But, that's the good news! Seriously.
While I am truly brokenhearted and crushed in spirit, my fall has made me cling on to the one true being who can save me. My heavenly Father. My suffering has restored my relationship with Him. I know I have many dark days ahead of me. My faith is being tested second by second. I am hurting in a way there are no words for. In a time where the days are so dark, I have a Light shining down on me. I have received more undeserved blessings this week than I can remember. I have found a new church family. I have reached out to faithful people who I had lost relationships with. I have found a new comfort and power in prayer. I have hope in Christ. I have no idea how things are going to turn out, but I have hope in Him because Christ tells me to. And I believe Him!
I am having a really hard day. I came across Craig's words at a moment when I was about to give in to the loneliness and despair. Gods timing is always perfect. Always.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Little reminders...
Larry James linked to a beautiful slide show. I really enjoy some of Larry's insights. If you have a few moments it is totally worth it.
Click here. (Then click view presentation)
Blessings!
Click here. (Then click view presentation)
Blessings!
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Happy Birthday Sara!!!
Sara,
I thank my God everytime I remember you.
Philippians 1:3
Happy 29th birthday! It's amazing how we've caught up in age!
Seriously, I hope you have a beautiful day with your family. I am blessed to have you as a sister-in-law. Your gentle spirit has always been a wonderful example to me of what a faithful servant you are to God, as a wife, and as a mother. I was always so intimidated of you the first few years of your marriage to my brother, but in the past few years I have truly grown to love and appreciate you as a sister. Thank you for your constant love and support. Have a great cake and candles day!
I thank my God everytime I remember you.
Philippians 1:3
Happy 29th birthday! It's amazing how we've caught up in age!
Seriously, I hope you have a beautiful day with your family. I am blessed to have you as a sister-in-law. Your gentle spirit has always been a wonderful example to me of what a faithful servant you are to God, as a wife, and as a mother. I was always so intimidated of you the first few years of your marriage to my brother, but in the past few years I have truly grown to love and appreciate you as a sister. Thank you for your constant love and support. Have a great cake and candles day!
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