Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Sermon Sunday
Okay, so I thought I'd get creative and make up my own day of the week theme. I have chosen Sermon Sunday. My kids like to call me the "church lady" (you know, from the character that Dana Carvey used to play on Saturday Night Live). Ouch, I know. But, I thought I'd use my Sundays to post a little thought for my kids (and anyone else who might be interested). I have a couple today.
First, I was thinking about that recent news story about how the mom had crashed her minivan into a tree and the minivan burst into flames. The mom and the little baby were able to get out, but her four year old son was still strapped into his car seat. The video was all over the news. People came swarming to their aid. A couple of guys had something and they were just bashing the heck out of the window so they could get at the boy, who was on fire!! Ohmygosh, I can even imagine the horror! But anyway, after they bashed the window, another guy had a pocket knife and he reached in and cut the little boy out of the car seat and they were able to get him out. He has burns over 20% of his body, but they saved his life, and in the process risked their own and received some injuries too. They are heroes!!!
But, I got to thinking. How many of us would have done the same thing. I would venture to say that ALL OF US would have risked our lives in that same situation to save that little boy. But, how much harder is it sometimes to do the little things - to go out of our way to do something kind, or to serve each other. I don't know why that is - maybe because it's not dramatic and life-saving? But, what I think we will find some day is that maybe some little thing that we have done might have saved someone's life (in a spiritual sense). It is just as important.
Next thought, I heard the most wonderful quote (or I guess it was a loose quote) from one of the speakers at church today. He was quoting a philosopher whose name he couldn't remember, and the quote he couldn't quite remember, but it went something like this: "People don't choose evil because it is evil. They choose evil because they think it will make them happy." I will remember this one. It puts things into perspective and helps me to understand why some people do the things they do. Of course, when people choose evil, they don't find happyness, but to think that for the most part that is all they are trying to do somehow makes the evil somehow less onerous, don't you think? Anyway, it just gave me something to think about!!!
There, I'm done! Now just picture me with a silly little pursed up expression like the Church lady, saying "Well, isn't that SPECIAL!" :-D
First, I was thinking about that recent news story about how the mom had crashed her minivan into a tree and the minivan burst into flames. The mom and the little baby were able to get out, but her four year old son was still strapped into his car seat. The video was all over the news. People came swarming to their aid. A couple of guys had something and they were just bashing the heck out of the window so they could get at the boy, who was on fire!! Ohmygosh, I can even imagine the horror! But anyway, after they bashed the window, another guy had a pocket knife and he reached in and cut the little boy out of the car seat and they were able to get him out. He has burns over 20% of his body, but they saved his life, and in the process risked their own and received some injuries too. They are heroes!!!
But, I got to thinking. How many of us would have done the same thing. I would venture to say that ALL OF US would have risked our lives in that same situation to save that little boy. But, how much harder is it sometimes to do the little things - to go out of our way to do something kind, or to serve each other. I don't know why that is - maybe because it's not dramatic and life-saving? But, what I think we will find some day is that maybe some little thing that we have done might have saved someone's life (in a spiritual sense). It is just as important.
Next thought, I heard the most wonderful quote (or I guess it was a loose quote) from one of the speakers at church today. He was quoting a philosopher whose name he couldn't remember, and the quote he couldn't quite remember, but it went something like this: "People don't choose evil because it is evil. They choose evil because they think it will make them happy." I will remember this one. It puts things into perspective and helps me to understand why some people do the things they do. Of course, when people choose evil, they don't find happyness, but to think that for the most part that is all they are trying to do somehow makes the evil somehow less onerous, don't you think? Anyway, it just gave me something to think about!!!
There, I'm done! Now just picture me with a silly little pursed up expression like the Church lady, saying "Well, isn't that SPECIAL!" :-D
Friday, July 24, 2009
Flashback Friday
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Okay, I'll do a Flashback.
I'm thinking about my new little grandbaby who's going to be born this Wednesday and it made me think about my first little grandbaby, Jordan. What a treasure my grandchildren are - pure joy! I read a quote awhile back that said that grandchildren "add color to a life that's gone a little gray." I can totally relate to that - they make you feel young again. When you get older things just aren't as exciting or as wonderful as you used to remember them and sometimes you wonder what there is to look forward to anymore. Little children bring back the fun. They make you see the world the way you used to see it. I am grateful for all of my beautiful grandchildren, and my wonderful children who had them for me! Tabitha, Jordan, Jace, Jayden, Lillie, Emilee, and ? - I love you!!
Monday, December 8, 2008
'Tis the Season
'Tis the Season to be....
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? I liked wrapped presents with pretty foil paper and beautiful big bows and ribbon, but I HATE wrapping presents - ohmygosh I think that's probably about the worst thing about Christmas!
2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial, they're pretty, and they never die, and they are much less messy and you always know what you're going to get! You can buy them just specifically the size you need for your space and you always know they are going to fit!
3. When do you put up the tree? The day after Thanksgiving! Yep, me too Shan!
4. When do you take the tree down? New Years Day (while dad is watching football)
5. Do you like eggnog? No, it's funky!
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I got a beautiful guitar and case from my folks! It had a beautiful golden wood front with a painted design around the hole. I loved it so much I was afraid something would happen to it and sure enough I think the very first day I had it I accidentally hit it on a door or something and put a little dent in it! :-D
7. Hardest person to buy for? The Big Randy. Everything he wants is really expensive, and he doesn't like anything that isn't fun for Christmas - so no clothes, socks or anything else he actually needs. He's still a little boy, just wants the toys!
8. Easiest person to buy for? Girls are always easy!
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yep, I love it - it has touches of gold sparkly paint on it and little jewels. But, Shan, if you want a pretty nativity or something go to a Hallmark store - they have awesome stuff! I picked up the most beautiful ornament today at the Hallmark store for this sister in our ward that is really struggling with fibromyalgia and depression etc. and I heard that she collects nativity sets, so I found a nativity set ornament that is white porcelain and it's really kind of modern and beautiful! Hallmark has great things like that!
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? None, actually. I think Christmas cards are one of those commercial things that people do that add so much stress to their lives and pressure. And I figure, hey, just keep in touch via email all through the year and then you won't feel the pressure of sending out cards! I never do!
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Dad and I still laugh about the AWFUL silver and black party dress that he bought me our second Christmas. It was so awful I actually laughed and hurt dad's feelings!
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? I love the grinch movie, but I also love the Charlie Brown Christmas one with the little stick tree - I think the music is nice!
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? If I shop for Christmas earlier than November I always end up giving the gifts away before Christmas! I can't wait. So, unfortunately I'm stuck shopping the end of November 1st part of December and feeling all stressed!
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Hmm, not really - I have occasionaly recycled a gift, but not often!
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Amish Caramel Corn! I've been making batch after batch this weekend for gifts and actually made myself sick gorging on it yesterday so I think I'm done for awhile! Sheesh, don't know when I'll stop that binging thing I do once in awhile!!
16. Lights on the tree? Does anyone not do lights on their trees? White for sure. I definitely don't like colored lights. I think they are kind of tacky (but that's just me!)
17. Favorite Christmas song? Chelsea, I think the song you were trying to think of is "Breath of Heaven" by Amy Grant. It is a gorgeous song. I also love "Mary Did You Know" but I like the Kenny Rogers version better.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay at home? Normally I like to stay home because at least one or more of the kids come home for Christmas, but this year there won't be anyone home except dad and I and I was telling dad that if that is the way it's going to be from now on, we might want to think about maybe going to visit one of our kids for Christmas next year! I don't know if I can convince dad of that, though, because he likes to save all of his vacation for beaches (sheesh!) :-D I think it would be AWESOME though! This year dad and I are going to start some of our own traditions so we won't be too sad (even dad has been saying he feels a little sad that no one is coming home this year!). So, we are going to wake up Christmas Day and make a nice big breakfast, with pancakes, bacon, whatever, and then open our prsents, and maybe either watch a new DVD or go to the movies or something like that and I said that we should also get out and visit Granny and Grumpy and maybe some other people like us that are alone on Christmas! Of course, Lacey and Kelbs and the kiddies will come over, but they want to have Christmas morning with just their family, which is understandable!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen. Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen. And of course Rudolph.
20. Angel on the treetop or a star? Gotta have an angel, heralding the birth of our Savior! I love my Angel but all of the lights have burned out. Still can't get rid of it though!
21. . Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? I don't like opening a present onChristmas Eve but every year dad forces me to let everyone open a present! I pefer to open everything on Christmas Day!
22. what do you find annoying thing about this time of the year? I hate all of the rushing and stress and worry. I would love a peaceful Christmas and I know that half of the stress I cause myself! I mean why do I have to make stuff for 50 gazillion people every year! I could just as easily, and probably more cheaply spent a couple bucks a person and buy them a candle or ornament or something - yeah, maybe next year that's what I'll do!
23. What theme or color are you using? My tree is always white lights, blues and cranberrys and pinks, and silver. Matches my livingroom!
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? We do the noshing all day long, mini sandwiches thing. Gotta have cukes on my sammies though or it isn't as good! :-D
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? I would love to have all of my family home this year, or at least close by so we could at least see you on Christmas. I miss everyone. I wish my little Jacemeister could be here - I miss him so much!
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? I liked wrapped presents with pretty foil paper and beautiful big bows and ribbon, but I HATE wrapping presents - ohmygosh I think that's probably about the worst thing about Christmas!
2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial, they're pretty, and they never die, and they are much less messy and you always know what you're going to get! You can buy them just specifically the size you need for your space and you always know they are going to fit!
3. When do you put up the tree? The day after Thanksgiving! Yep, me too Shan!
4. When do you take the tree down? New Years Day (while dad is watching football)
5. Do you like eggnog? No, it's funky!
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I got a beautiful guitar and case from my folks! It had a beautiful golden wood front with a painted design around the hole. I loved it so much I was afraid something would happen to it and sure enough I think the very first day I had it I accidentally hit it on a door or something and put a little dent in it! :-D
7. Hardest person to buy for? The Big Randy. Everything he wants is really expensive, and he doesn't like anything that isn't fun for Christmas - so no clothes, socks or anything else he actually needs. He's still a little boy, just wants the toys!
8. Easiest person to buy for? Girls are always easy!
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yep, I love it - it has touches of gold sparkly paint on it and little jewels. But, Shan, if you want a pretty nativity or something go to a Hallmark store - they have awesome stuff! I picked up the most beautiful ornament today at the Hallmark store for this sister in our ward that is really struggling with fibromyalgia and depression etc. and I heard that she collects nativity sets, so I found a nativity set ornament that is white porcelain and it's really kind of modern and beautiful! Hallmark has great things like that!
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? None, actually. I think Christmas cards are one of those commercial things that people do that add so much stress to their lives and pressure. And I figure, hey, just keep in touch via email all through the year and then you won't feel the pressure of sending out cards! I never do!
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Dad and I still laugh about the AWFUL silver and black party dress that he bought me our second Christmas. It was so awful I actually laughed and hurt dad's feelings!
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? I love the grinch movie, but I also love the Charlie Brown Christmas one with the little stick tree - I think the music is nice!
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? If I shop for Christmas earlier than November I always end up giving the gifts away before Christmas! I can't wait. So, unfortunately I'm stuck shopping the end of November 1st part of December and feeling all stressed!
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Hmm, not really - I have occasionaly recycled a gift, but not often!
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Amish Caramel Corn! I've been making batch after batch this weekend for gifts and actually made myself sick gorging on it yesterday so I think I'm done for awhile! Sheesh, don't know when I'll stop that binging thing I do once in awhile!!
16. Lights on the tree? Does anyone not do lights on their trees? White for sure. I definitely don't like colored lights. I think they are kind of tacky (but that's just me!)
17. Favorite Christmas song? Chelsea, I think the song you were trying to think of is "Breath of Heaven" by Amy Grant. It is a gorgeous song. I also love "Mary Did You Know" but I like the Kenny Rogers version better.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay at home? Normally I like to stay home because at least one or more of the kids come home for Christmas, but this year there won't be anyone home except dad and I and I was telling dad that if that is the way it's going to be from now on, we might want to think about maybe going to visit one of our kids for Christmas next year! I don't know if I can convince dad of that, though, because he likes to save all of his vacation for beaches (sheesh!) :-D I think it would be AWESOME though! This year dad and I are going to start some of our own traditions so we won't be too sad (even dad has been saying he feels a little sad that no one is coming home this year!). So, we are going to wake up Christmas Day and make a nice big breakfast, with pancakes, bacon, whatever, and then open our prsents, and maybe either watch a new DVD or go to the movies or something like that and I said that we should also get out and visit Granny and Grumpy and maybe some other people like us that are alone on Christmas! Of course, Lacey and Kelbs and the kiddies will come over, but they want to have Christmas morning with just their family, which is understandable!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen. Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen. And of course Rudolph.
20. Angel on the treetop or a star? Gotta have an angel, heralding the birth of our Savior! I love my Angel but all of the lights have burned out. Still can't get rid of it though!
21. . Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? I don't like opening a present onChristmas Eve but every year dad forces me to let everyone open a present! I pefer to open everything on Christmas Day!
22. what do you find annoying thing about this time of the year? I hate all of the rushing and stress and worry. I would love a peaceful Christmas and I know that half of the stress I cause myself! I mean why do I have to make stuff for 50 gazillion people every year! I could just as easily, and probably more cheaply spent a couple bucks a person and buy them a candle or ornament or something - yeah, maybe next year that's what I'll do!
23. What theme or color are you using? My tree is always white lights, blues and cranberrys and pinks, and silver. Matches my livingroom!
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? We do the noshing all day long, mini sandwiches thing. Gotta have cukes on my sammies though or it isn't as good! :-D
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? I would love to have all of my family home this year, or at least close by so we could at least see you on Christmas. I miss everyone. I wish my little Jacemeister could be here - I miss him so much!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Here's my 8 things . . .
8 Shows I Watch
1. ABC News
2. Headline News with Robin Meade (in the mornings)
3. Glenn Beck (when he used to be on television!)
4. Miscellaneous movies
5. Whatever happens to come on when I'm finkling with my 'puter
6. That's it!
7.
8.
8 Things that Happened Yesterday
1. Worked
2. Had burritos with Lacey and the grandkiddies
3. Laid around sick at home
4. Took a two hour nap on the couch!
5. Ate subway that the Big Randy bought for me!
6. Cleaned house
7. Finkled on the computer
8. Ordered Lacey's Christmas Present!
8 Favorite Places to Eat
1. Umm, Taco Bell!
2. McDonald's
3. Olive Garden
4. Pizza Hut (I love the new baked meaty marinara pasta!)
5. Panda Express (only the chow mein)
6. Elmer's (they have a great salad bar and potato and pasta salads
7. Cedar's
8. Rob's Seafood
8 Things I'm Looking forward to
1. Spending my 50 gift card at Macey's!
2. Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving Day Holiday!
3. Paying off bills! 500 to go on our Visa, and then it's on to dad's truck! I'm obsessed!
4. Seeing my Jacie again - I miss him so!
5. Seeing my Chelsea, Shanny and Joshie again - I miss them so!
6. Anytime we can all be together is something I look forward to!
7. Springtime - I don't like fall
8. Amish caramel corn - ooo, I have a craving!
8 Things on My Wish list
1. Not having to work and being able to do crafts and things again - I miss it!
2. Having all my kids living nearby
3. I wish my dad would feel better and be 100% again!
4. I wish I could ease my mom's burdens a little bit - I wish I was more sensitive and compassionate
5. I would like a new speedier laptop
6. Okay, since this is just a wish list, I wish for someone to put me up in a nice condo or something for a couple of months while they came in and completely redid my house, new carpeting, wood floors, paint, granite counter tops, et. etc., with all new furniture, plus new siding and river rock on the outside of my house, new roof, new landscaping, and maybe a new mom and pop living quarters out back so granny and grampy could live with us when they need to!
7. I would like to have less wrinkles, and less gray hair, or not to care about it anymore!
8. New clothes - yeah!
1. ABC News
2. Headline News with Robin Meade (in the mornings)
3. Glenn Beck (when he used to be on television!)
4. Miscellaneous movies
5. Whatever happens to come on when I'm finkling with my 'puter
6. That's it!
7.
8.
8 Things that Happened Yesterday
1. Worked
2. Had burritos with Lacey and the grandkiddies
3. Laid around sick at home
4. Took a two hour nap on the couch!
5. Ate subway that the Big Randy bought for me!
6. Cleaned house
7. Finkled on the computer
8. Ordered Lacey's Christmas Present!
8 Favorite Places to Eat
1. Umm, Taco Bell!
2. McDonald's
3. Olive Garden
4. Pizza Hut (I love the new baked meaty marinara pasta!)
5. Panda Express (only the chow mein)
6. Elmer's (they have a great salad bar and potato and pasta salads
7. Cedar's
8. Rob's Seafood
8 Things I'm Looking forward to
1. Spending my 50 gift card at Macey's!
2. Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving Day Holiday!
3. Paying off bills! 500 to go on our Visa, and then it's on to dad's truck! I'm obsessed!
4. Seeing my Jacie again - I miss him so!
5. Seeing my Chelsea, Shanny and Joshie again - I miss them so!
6. Anytime we can all be together is something I look forward to!
7. Springtime - I don't like fall
8. Amish caramel corn - ooo, I have a craving!
8 Things on My Wish list
1. Not having to work and being able to do crafts and things again - I miss it!
2. Having all my kids living nearby
3. I wish my dad would feel better and be 100% again!
4. I wish I could ease my mom's burdens a little bit - I wish I was more sensitive and compassionate
5. I would like a new speedier laptop
6. Okay, since this is just a wish list, I wish for someone to put me up in a nice condo or something for a couple of months while they came in and completely redid my house, new carpeting, wood floors, paint, granite counter tops, et. etc., with all new furniture, plus new siding and river rock on the outside of my house, new roof, new landscaping, and maybe a new mom and pop living quarters out back so granny and grampy could live with us when they need to!
7. I would like to have less wrinkles, and less gray hair, or not to care about it anymore!
8. New clothes - yeah!
Monday, October 27, 2008
6 unspectacular quirks
Okay Chelsea, here goes:
1. I don't like to eat in front of people.
2. I love macaroni and stewed tomatoes with tons of salt and pepper. I don't eat the tomatoes, I just love the salty and peppery juice with my macaroni!
3. I have a thing about having my hair off my forehead - I think I look like a freak. When the wind blows it off I actually feel exposed!!
4. I love to pull weeds!! I know, I'm a freak!
5. I love the smell of dust! I love to drive down dusty roads and sniff up the dust!
6. I love to stay up super late - On the weekends I stay up until 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning. I'm like a little kid that doesn't like to go to bed - I've been that way my entire life!
1. I don't like to eat in front of people.
2. I love macaroni and stewed tomatoes with tons of salt and pepper. I don't eat the tomatoes, I just love the salty and peppery juice with my macaroni!
3. I have a thing about having my hair off my forehead - I think I look like a freak. When the wind blows it off I actually feel exposed!!
4. I love to pull weeds!! I know, I'm a freak!
5. I love the smell of dust! I love to drive down dusty roads and sniff up the dust!
6. I love to stay up super late - On the weekends I stay up until 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning. I'm like a little kid that doesn't like to go to bed - I've been that way my entire life!
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