The fight is on!!!

Spring break is officially here. We like to ring in the vacation with a good knock down fight- and keep them coming all vacation. I try to be referee to these fights but that seems to last a few minutes. So I say "let the fight begin, and drive yourself to the ER"!! Should be a fun week.

YOU

“Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you can't love and respect yourself - no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are - completely; the good and the bad - and make changes as YOU see fit - not because you think someone else wants you to be different.” I came across this quote and thought "well of coarse", but then I thought how hard it is to do things because you see the need and not- family, friends, society, ect... Just a little something to ponder.

Something more

I love Christian music and sometimes it touches your heart in a way words just can't. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpcB4I_Q85g

Friendship

This song has been such a comfort for me- The Words I would Say Three in the morning, And I’m still awake, So I picked up a pen and a page, And I started writing, Just what I’d say, If we were face to face, I’d tell you just what you mean to me, I’d tell you these simple truths, Be strong in the Lord and, Never give up hope, You’re going to do great things, I already know, God’s got His hand on you so, Don’t live life in fear, Forgive and forget, But don’t forget why you’re here, Take your time and pray, These are the words I would say, Last time we spoke, You said you were hurting, And I felt your pain in my heart, I want to tell you, That I keep on praying, Love will find you where you are, I know cause I’ve already been there, So please hear these simple truths, Be strong in the Lord and, Never give up hope, You’re going to do great things, I already know, God’s got His hand on you so, Don’t live life in fear, Forgive and forget, But don’t forget why you’re here, Take your time and pray, These are the words I would say, From one simple life to another, I will say, Come find peace in the Father, Be strong in the Lord and, Never give up hope, You’re going to do great things, I already know, God’s got His hand on you so, Don’t live life in fear, Forgive and forget, But don’t forget why you’re here, Take your time and pray, Thank God for each day, His love will find a way, These are the words I would say To have someone in your life that is willing to speak truth-That is a true friend.

Pain in the darkness

"In the night I feel the cold of my loneliness Cold that embraces my heart Draining my strength to fight Only to breathe this suffering" God please get me through this night. Let me rest in your peace.

My battle with letting go

The Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can;and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful worldas it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will;That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3, 5-6 God has a plan. No matter how many times I tell myself this I still question it. Letting go of My Plan (which I think would be less painful) and giving all control to God- sounds good, if it were not for my sinful nature. So my prayer for today is to let go, knowing God is in full control!!!

"Jesus put a song in my heart"

The preparations are nearly complete. My last minute frantic shopping is done. Now it's time to relax and enjoy. Now that it is all done and the rush of getting it done (as stressful as it can be) I get to relax. But now all the distractions are gone and an overwhelming sadness fills my heart. Last Christmas was crazy with my sisters, brother in law, nephews, and mom all staying at our house, but we were all together. This Christmas will be much smaller and quieter, but as we spend our last Christmas here at our this home, alone (my Mom will also be here) my heart aches. I want to and need to enjoy the things I have, and most of all keep my focus on my Savior! Those words are so much easier said then done, my goal for this Christmas is keep my eyes open to the miracle of Jesus. The life He lived and the sacrifice's made for me. What a joyous day we get to celebrate!! The song lyrics "Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love " keep going through my mind. I love it when God uses a song to change my "tune". "Jesus put a song in my heart, a joyful melody that sings of His wonderful love" is an old song from Psalty that I love and pray that your hearts will be filled with "a joyful melody" this Christmas.

More Last Day Deals

Today is the last day to get your "free" lip gloss @ Bath & Body Works- with ANY purchase. I printed 4 coupons and gave each of my girls $1.50 and a coupon. They picked out their favorite lip gloss and a travel size hand sanitizer, went to the register and checked out (feeling like they were such big girls). The coupon says 1 per customer. Click on the link below to print coupon. http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/r/regf2?aid=528207786&a=0&n=54&cm_mmc=CH-_-20091217RDM-_-9000101-_-subPrintCoupon&cm

Last Day Deals

$10.00 off $30.00 purchase, ends 12/20. Click on link below

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This is a great Christmas gift at a GREAT price. $4.99 @ Target starting on the 20th. Check out how to make this deal work @http://www.frugallivingnw.com/.

DEALS

$1.00 Socks @ Old Navy-Sat Dec 19th

Your best bet to get 5 pairs (limit 5) that you like. Go this week pay full price and go in anytime on Sat and get a price adjustment. These would great stocking stuffers. The sale is only on women's soft and cozy socks. Next deal- the movie G-Force was released today. I paid $7.99 @ Target for the Blu Ray/ DVD combo pack. Go "thriftynwmom.com" on the search (right side of the page) write "target movie coupon". It will take you step by step to get a $10 off and a $5 off @ Target. So after a long break on my blog I'm back for now. Being confined to the couch until who knows how long (due to a back injury) gives me a little extra time to do something that the business of life won't allow.

Keep checkin' back for some deals I come across in my travels through the web!!

God is good!!!!!!!!

We are off to Washington for the "Best of the Northwest Nationals" cheer competition. It is all the girls have been talking about for weeks now. I was freaking out a bit about how we would afford this trip. God is good! All the details are coming together, and yes even the financial part. When my eyes are open to God working I am so convicted that I don't pay attention to Him working in my life everyday. He cares about every little detail, what an AMAZING God we serve.

Middle School??????

We are only a few short months away from that dreaded word "MIDDLE SCHOOL". For months now that word has been off limits at our house. The reality is, that it is coming and coming fast. Now the hard part begins, where does God want Macie. We are looking at our options and feeling so inadequate to make this HUGE decision. It seems like we were just walking this small little girl through the doors of a big school, and now the thought of a bigger school scares me. Macie seems fine with it all, even a little excited. I keep thinking she must be crazy to be looking forward to this huge change in her world, but she is more secure in herself than I was at that age. That step into Middle school opens their hearts and minds to thing we have tried so hard to sheild her from. We know God has a plan for our little girl, and now I just need a little peace to go with that plan-whatever it may be.

NEGATIVE

So I took Marley to the doctor, which she knew a chocking test would come (aka-strep test). The first test was negative. Now they send it off to Portland to check it out again. She is drugged up on med's and now she seems healthy but GRUMPY!!! What's a mom to do??? More med's might make her sleep, no med's might make her sleep, the right amount=GRUMPY!!! Pray for ME- Oh I guess you could pray for her to (lol).

Sickness strikes again!!

This time it's Marley. Her neck started hurting yesterday, which totally freaks me out. I had her touch her chin to her chest and that did not seem to bother her and no spots, so meningitis is out of the question- just a sore neck I guess. In the wee wee hours of the morning she came in my bed with a fever. She tossed and turned all night long, so I am pretty sure I only slept about 10 minutes (lol). She has a cheer competition this weekend, so she better buck up and beat this (lol). Well it looks like we may have a doctor visit in our near future.

Baby food Jars????

I know this should be an email, but I thought this might have a bigger audience. I am in need of at least 25 baby food jars. If you have any or know a way I can get them for free( by Tues the 16th), it would make my day!! Please help me "make my day".

coffee strikes again!!

Well here it is 1:20 in the morning, and I need to be up by 6:00. Marley has her cheer competition today. She hates to get her hair fixed and would imagine by the time I do get some sleep I might be a little grumpy- so watch out Marley. Gosh it has been forever since my last post. Give me a little coffee at night and I'm back. Well what's new, you ask????? Marci comes back in 4 days and Mindie & JJ in 9 days. We are so excited!!!!! My house was decorated for Christmas in record time due to bunko at my house- the garage is a mess due to the fact that anything in my way got tossed in the garage & yes I mean tossed!! Which really stinks because we had just cleaned it out so we could park the van inside, and wouldn't you know it- frost every morning. Doug is still working in Salem, and every Friday we pray that they will need him the next week. Macie is busy with soccer and Falcon news. Marley is keeping busy with cheer and she can't get enough reading in everyday. She loves this new world of independence that reading has given her. Then there is Ellie. she loves school and is the best little cheerleader for her sisters. I know this is all over the place, I hope you can follow this crazy post. Well I am going to try and change my front page and hopfully get tierd. Next time I am stupid enough to have coffee at night I will post again.

Staph????????????

Well here is the update to my medical saga. It all started September 2nd. I woke up to a swollen eye lid. I went to my first of 7 doctor visits. First I was told it was a infection. Third visit I was told that I had a reaction to the meds, so I switched. Still getting worse by the day I went to one of my first ER visits. I was told I had staph infection. Several days later, still getting worse, I was diagnosed with "Steven Johnson-syndrome". Today on one of what will hopefully be the last visit for this saga, I was told that I look better. The words I have been waiting for. My last appointment is on Monday- just to make sure it is healing well. Good-bye sunglasses, Hello make-up!

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Labor Day

Enjoy the long weekend with your family and friends. But most of all enjoy the last days before school starts.