Blessings
We have so many things to that God for. Health, our wonderful country, our right to have private as well as a public educational system, such a wide range of stores to shop from and most of all our freedom of worship.
Like I have mentioned before, I am one of those article title readers and I choose limited articles to read. And, they had better be on topic and worth it. Anyway, there was a picture with the following article link below, but also a short video. It totally almost brings you to tears to think that this woman is so happy with her circumstances. We see & hear so many people gripe about their clothing, their shapes and so many trivial things.
Check out this link for the article that I read this morning that is so cute. This little lady gave birth to a baby that is about 3/4 her size. Amazing!
http://www.wlwt.com/news/15442384/detail.html
Let's Get Political...
An open letter to the news medias
Let's get political, a little. You know, I think that we all know who the news media wants for President, both on the Republican and Democratic tickets. But, folks, I really am tired of it! I am tired of their down your throat pushy attitudes. Most of the news media don't live by the same standards that we do. Most of them do not go to church. They have an inordinate affection for Hollywood and all those messed up people and an inordinate affection for just as messed up politicians. They want to shove corrupt lifestyles down our throats on a daily basis and now they want to decide who we will have for president. Frankly, let me decide who to vote for and get out of my face.
Just give us the plain non-biased truth about these guys, let us look at their past voting records and what they believe and live by. Those of us who are smart enough to read, reason and vote will make our own decisions. Also, you may not know it, but we are smarter than you think, we know what you are up to and we do not like it, so back off!
I know it might not be your choice when I go to vote in the primary, but it will be mine! I will look at their past voting record, I will check on what they are doing now, and I will take into consideration the way they live and what they believe morally. I will also take into consideration what the media is trying to feed me and what their intentions are. I will vote... and I will vote for the best one before me whether I like everything he does or not.
One last note, I do not intend to make this a political blog during the upcoming election. For the most part, I get my news form the internet, and I read titles not articles. I have read so much trash and lies that I do not want to waste my precious time reading the medias concocted stories. There are legitimate sites that give the voting records of the candidates. I will go through my records and try to find them to post later this week. But, unless something really earth shattering happens, I'm not going to get too political on this blog. And, that is the rest of my story!
An open letter to the news medias
Let's get political, a little. You know, I think that we all know who the news media wants for President, both on the Republican and Democratic tickets. But, folks, I really am tired of it! I am tired of their down your throat pushy attitudes. Most of the news media don't live by the same standards that we do. Most of them do not go to church. They have an inordinate affection for Hollywood and all those messed up people and an inordinate affection for just as messed up politicians. They want to shove corrupt lifestyles down our throats on a daily basis and now they want to decide who we will have for president. Frankly, let me decide who to vote for and get out of my face.
Just give us the plain non-biased truth about these guys, let us look at their past voting records and what they believe and live by. Those of us who are smart enough to read, reason and vote will make our own decisions. Also, you may not know it, but we are smarter than you think, we know what you are up to and we do not like it, so back off!
I know it might not be your choice when I go to vote in the primary, but it will be mine! I will look at their past voting record, I will check on what they are doing now, and I will take into consideration the way they live and what they believe morally. I will also take into consideration what the media is trying to feed me and what their intentions are. I will vote... and I will vote for the best one before me whether I like everything he does or not.
One last note, I do not intend to make this a political blog during the upcoming election. For the most part, I get my news form the internet, and I read titles not articles. I have read so much trash and lies that I do not want to waste my precious time reading the medias concocted stories. There are legitimate sites that give the voting records of the candidates. I will go through my records and try to find them to post later this week. But, unless something really earth shattering happens, I'm not going to get too political on this blog. And, that is the rest of my story!
Scrapbooking Memories
Have you considered scrapbooking memories of an event for a gift? Bridal & baby showers, the birth of a baby, weddings, anniversaries, retirements, graduations, memorials and the list goes on...
Have you considered scrapbooking memories of an event for a gift? Bridal & baby showers, the birth of a baby, weddings, anniversaries, retirements, graduations, memorials and the list goes on...
I am making a memorial scrapbook of my sister-in-law. I have purchased the papers and book to make a scrapbook for my brother and his family. I am going to use the pictures that I used to made the powerpoint presentation of her life that was used at the viewing.
This is a scrapbook that I will be giving away so I want to put a lot of nice things in the scrapbook that will
bring back fond memories of her when they look at it. I am planning on leaving pages at the end for them to add to the scrapbook. I purchased extra pages and protectors for the end of the scrapbook when I made my original purchase. It is always a good idea to purchase all the page protectors when you buy your original book because they may not be available later. Papers are pretty much standard and smaller pages can be custom cut from the larger papers.
This is a scrapbook that I will be giving away so I want to put a lot of nice things in the scrapbook that will
bring back fond memories of her when they look at it. I am planning on leaving pages at the end for them to add to the scrapbook. I purchased extra pages and protectors for the end of the scrapbook when I made my original purchase. It is always a good idea to purchase all the page protectors when you buy your original book because they may not be available later. Papers are pretty much standard and smaller pages can be custom cut from the larger papers.
Well, we are starting a new week with all kinds of new things in it. The weather here has been snowy. They were calling for snow flurries, but it has collected a little bit. It has been windy and cold, so not real nice to be out in. If it is cold with a little snow, I say let's have lots!!! That's fun!!!
Yesterday, it was up into the low 60's and it rained a lot in the afternoon and evening. I love rain, but I do not love lightning and high winds. I like the rain because it is peaceful if it is just the falling of rain on the roof, in fact, it makes me sleepy.
I have one of those noise makers with rain & rippling water and a couple other things on it that I use sometimes when I can't sleep. I used it more when my husband was trucking. I haven't used it in a long time, but the repetition of the rain does make me sleepy. It is considered to be a natural therapy for sleeplessnes. It's always handy if you can't get the real thing.
Well, that's about it for discussing recent weather. Enjoy the day, whatever the weather!
Yesterday, it was up into the low 60's and it rained a lot in the afternoon and evening. I love rain, but I do not love lightning and high winds. I like the rain because it is peaceful if it is just the falling of rain on the roof, in fact, it makes me sleepy.
I have one of those noise makers with rain & rippling water and a couple other things on it that I use sometimes when I can't sleep. I used it more when my husband was trucking. I haven't used it in a long time, but the repetition of the rain does make me sleepy. It is considered to be a natural therapy for sleeplessnes. It's always handy if you can't get the real thing.
Well, that's about it for discussing recent weather. Enjoy the day, whatever the weather!
Valentines Day
Today, as we celebrate this day with the one that we love. I have this old, old poem to share with you that means so much. Take time to share your love with your loved one today!
How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways…
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.
I love thee to the level of everyday's
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with a passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints, ---I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life! ---and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death
By Elizabeth Barrett Browning 1806-1861
Today, as we celebrate this day with the one that we love. I have this old, old poem to share with you that means so much. Take time to share your love with your loved one today!
How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways…
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.
I love thee to the level of everyday's
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with a passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints, ---I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life! ---and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death
By Elizabeth Barrett Browning 1806-1861
You Are A Sweet Memory
You are a sweet memory,
We’re glad you passed our way.
God Bless & Keep your memory,
For those you loved each day.
For sure you will be missed
For you have gone away.
Thank you for the memories
Which live from day to day.
As time goes by and things change
God Bless & keep your memory
You sweet and kind ways
For memories never go away.
© Connie Lavy
You are a sweet memory,
We’re glad you passed our way.
God Bless & Keep your memory,
For those you loved each day.
For sure you will be missed
For you have gone away.
Thank you for the memories
Which live from day to day.
As time goes by and things change
God Bless & keep your memory
You sweet and kind ways
For memories never go away.
© Connie Lavy
Eternity, Just A Breath Away
This blog is dedicated in memory, to my sister-in-law, Tracy Phillips, age 44 who died from extended health problems.
Death is a reminder of how short our time on this earth is and that eternity is just a breath away.
James 4:14, "Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away."
Tracy A. Phillips
1963-2008
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me,
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play,
Tasks left undone, must stay that way,
I found that place at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy,
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow,
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lenghten it now with undue grief,
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Just for today, I will set my affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Just for today, I will not worry about what will happen tomorrow, but will trust that God will go before me into the unknown.
Just for today, I will endure anything that hurts or depresses me because believe God controls what happens to me.
Just for today, Iwill not dwell on my misfortunes. I will replace my negative thoughts with happy and hopeful thoughts.Just for today, I will choose to do some things I do not like doing, and I will do them cheerfully and with a happy spirit.
Just for today, I will make a conscious effort to love those who don't show love to me and be kind to those who do not appreciate me.
Just for today, I will be patient with those who irritate me and long suffering toward those who are selfish and inconsiderate.
Just for today, I will forgive all those who hurt me, and even forgive myself.Just for today, I will choose to be happy.
Just for today, I will not worry about what will happen tomorrow, but will trust that God will go before me into the unknown.
Just for today, I will endure anything that hurts or depresses me because believe God controls what happens to me.
Just for today, Iwill not dwell on my misfortunes. I will replace my negative thoughts with happy and hopeful thoughts.Just for today, I will choose to do some things I do not like doing, and I will do them cheerfully and with a happy spirit.
Just for today, I will make a conscious effort to love those who don't show love to me and be kind to those who do not appreciate me.
Just for today, I will be patient with those who irritate me and long suffering toward those who are selfish and inconsiderate.
Just for today, I will forgive all those who hurt me, and even forgive myself.Just for today, I will choose to be happy.
Check out these CVS deals! My daughter, Beth, and I went to CVS today with manufactures coupons and the CVS coupons. We did quite well with our purchases. We both got Extra Bucks Rewards on our CVS accounts towards our next purchase. We both saved quite a bit of money and did not buy things that we did not need. It is worth looking into if you have never used coupons or tried to accumulated extra store bucks.
Bring out the artist within you! If you would like to draw and have not had any education in drawing, you might want to check out this site. It is a simple site, but it does provide the simple education that would benefit a beginner.
Drawing and doodling are great past times. Drawing is so much fun and it is neat to see what you come up with. Who knows you might become a great artist!
http://www.radicalman.com/tips/main.htm
Drawing and doodling are great past times. Drawing is so much fun and it is neat to see what you come up with. Who knows you might become a great artist!
http://www.radicalman.com/tips/main.htm
Organization Tip...
Once again as we work on improving our lives we think of organization. Take time to work on making more time to spend with your family. This might take a little organization in your schedule by taking on less work or volunteer projects and just learning to say "no" when there is a greater need to spend time with the family.
Projects and jobs will always be there but, family will not.
Once again as we work on improving our lives we think of organization. Take time to work on making more time to spend with your family. This might take a little organization in your schedule by taking on less work or volunteer projects and just learning to say "no" when there is a greater need to spend time with the family.Projects and jobs will always be there but, family will not.
The Goal List
What did you accomplish?
What did you not?
Another year's gone
with memories, a lot.
The goal list is out.
I'm marking them off.
I succeeded here...
And, here, I did not.
The year's ending soon
After I take stock,
of the goals that I've met
And, what I have not.
I'll take out my pen
Make a new list.
Working real hard
on my accomplishments.
(c) Connie Lavy 2007
Six Days Until Christmas!
Can you believe it... only six days to Christmas! Time sure flies when you are older and expecting to celebrate an event. With Children the time seems to drag on. They anticipate Christmas morning and the gifts that they will get.
I remember when the Children were home all the fun we had Christmas morning. We did not teach them that there was a Santa Claus. All our gifts were from each other and given in love. But, sometimes, my husband would wear a Santa hat and we would laugh and pretend. Of course, with so many of us, it was lots of laughs, loving and fun!!!
Can you believe it... only six days to Christmas! Time sure flies when you are older and expecting to celebrate an event. With Children the time seems to drag on. They anticipate Christmas morning and the gifts that they will get.
I remember when the Children were home all the fun we had Christmas morning. We did not teach them that there was a Santa Claus. All our gifts were from each other and given in love. But, sometimes, my husband would wear a Santa hat and we would laugh and pretend. Of course, with so many of us, it was lots of laughs, loving and fun!!!
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