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    Memories of the Month {5.2013}

    June 1, 2013 - By 

    This month I was happy about: Drew being elected to be the Senior Patrol of his troop as well as finding out Drew’s iPod was recovered and that we got it back. This month I was sad about: not much of anything, except maybe realizing how fast my kids are growing up. Something I accomplished this month was: getting through the end of the school year stuff. Something new I did was: helped a friend start a new blog. This year I’m going to rate the books & movies. Here’s my rating system: ♥ ♥ = Love it! A must…

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    A whole lotta hollarin’

    May 8, 2013 - By 

    Source: diaryofamadmommy-londi.blogspot.com via MagnoliaMom on Pinterest I came across a great blog today called The Orange Rhino challenge. I think I may have seen it before. However, today something made me look a little further when Google brought it to me while I was looking for something else. Anyway, I found it appealing to the eyes, because I adore orange and pink. It peaked my interest and I wondered what the challenge was. This mom of 4 boys under the age of 5 made a challenge last year to stop yelling. WOW! “God is looking out for me,” I thought…

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    Memories of the Month {4.2013}

    May 1, 2013 - By 

    This month I was happy about: life in general. I feel God working through me in so many positive ways. I love it! This month I was sad about: Alex’s continual complaining about his stomach bothering him and not sleeping good. Something I accomplished this month was: 2 mission projects: 1st day of service with our church and 2nd day of service with our Sunday School class. Something new I did was: successfully chair a position for Emmaus. This year I’m going to rate the books & movies. Here’s my rating system: ♥ ♥ = Love it! A must read/see!…

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    Memories of the Month {3.2013}

    March 31, 2013 - By 

    This month I was happy about: Drew making Honor’s Band for next year. This month I was sad about: the Elton John concert cancelled 2 hours before the concert. Something I accomplished this month was: getting my bedroom clean and organized. Something new I did was: get an anti-biotic shot. Don’t think I’ve ever had one of those before. This year I’m going to rate the books & movies. Here’s my rating system: ♥ ♥ = Love it! A must read/see! ♥ = Really good! Highly recommend. ✓ ✓ = Good, not great ✓ = Not much to talk about…

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    Duly Earned Award

    March 14, 2013 - By 

    Last week, Rob was honored to be given a much deserved “District Award of Merit” for all his hard work in scouts over all. Very proud of him! I was so excited to find out he won it, because I told him “Now you can resign all your district positions! Right?” Let’s face it. My hubs is a volunteer-a-holic!

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    Library Story #7

    March 1, 2013 - By 

    Turkey Baaaster Ok, I have a work story for ya. It’s actually from back in January, but my student just reminded me about it. One of my student workers, Kelsey, was starting to read her textbook for her medical ethics class. She was in the introduction part of the book, where it referred to something about the unconventional use of the good ole turkey baster. Well, Kelsey had silently reread the sentence several times trying to make sense of the idea that the author was trying to convey. So she turns around and is like, “Ms. Lysha, what is a…

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    January’s End of the Month Summary {2013}

    February 1, 2013 - By 

    This month I was happy about: getting to spend time with friends. This month I was sad worried sick about: my top teeth that are having issues because I grind and clinch when I sleep. Something I accomplished this month was: surviving. Something new I did was: go see an oral surgeon to make sure there was not a cyst on my top gums. The verdict was no, but he recommended I get my wisdom teeth out sometime soon. Luckily, I only have top ones! I’m going to wait and see what pans out with my initial issue mentioned above.…

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    Memories of the Month {1.2013}

    January 31, 2013 - By 

    This month I was happy about: getting to spend time with friends. This month I was sad worried sick about: my top teeth that are having issues because I grind and clinch when I sleep. Something I accomplished this month was: surviving. Something new I did was: go see an oral surgeon to make sure there was not a cyst on my top gums. The verdict was no, but he recommended I get my wisdom teeth out sometime soon. Luckily, I only have top ones! I’m going to wait and see what pans out with my initial issue mentioned above.…

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    How is it?

    January 24, 2013 - By 

    …That I now have a 15 year old? I mean really! It blows my mind. Yesterday was Drew’s birthday. We celebrated by going to Shogun, where we feasted on Japanese food and he opened his presents. He got an Alabama Driver’s Manual, tickets to Elton John with his Dad in March, and a weight bench and weights. My letter to Drew, Although, we butt-heads more often than not, I hope you know that I love you dearly. I am happy to call you my son. When I tell you I’m proud of you, I mean it whole-heartedly. Even though, Dad…

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    listen….

    January 18, 2013 - By 

    this was written awhile back… listen…. do you hear that? it is so loud. i can’t block it out. i can’t wish it away            ~believe me i’ve tried i’ve tried praying for it to stop. it sometimes seems never ending the only time i don’t hear it is when i’m sleeping            ~unless of course I’m being haunted by it through the pictures in my dreams i’m referring to the constant dialogue going on in my head lately it has been so loud and i just can’t seem to turn it…

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    Memories of the Month {12.2012}

    December 31, 2012 - By 

    This is my last monthly summary for the year! I’m really glad I did this this year. It will be great to look back years from now and have a quick ‘summary’ of each month. I plan to keep doing it in 2013. I’m wondering what I else I should ask myself each month. Is there anything useful that could be added? Any suggestions? This month I was happy about: enjoying the holiday season. This month I was sad about: nada. Somethings I accomplished this month were: hitting a problem head on and being able to resolve it even though…

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    See Ya, 2012!

    December 30, 2012 - By 

    What did you do in 2012 that you’d never done before? Ziplined through the jungle of Honduras Did you keep your new years’ resolutions and will you make more for next year? I don’t think I really had any besides the same ones I always want to do. Did anyone close to you give birth? My sis-in-law, Jill, had a baby girl in November. Did anyone close to you die? Yes, Rob’s Grandmother What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012? Less stress, less worrying, more peace. What date from 2012 will remain etched upon…

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    Troop 50 Christmas Party

    December 18, 2012 - By 

    Last night we attended Drew’s Troop Christmas Party. After dinner, the boys tried to stump the Scoutmaster by tying knots and then, he had to attempt to tie it. Needless, to say the Scoutmaster knows his knots. 🙂 Then the Scoutmaster reversed the playing field by stumping the Scouts with a couple games that showed his “psychic” abilities! My favorite part of the night was walking down to the fire station to give toys for Toys for Tots.

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    Pizza Party!

    December 10, 2012 - By 

    Friday afternoon after Thanksgiving, our friends, R & J, and 3 of their kids came over for a Pizza Party and football. For appetizers I made: Salsa Jalapeno Popper Dip I made 2 batches of dough the night before. That morning I rolled out the dough and cut it into pieces for individual pizzas. I put them each on their own paper plate and stacked them up, placing one more plate on the top one to prevent drying out. I prepared all the toppings. You can include whatever you like, but I had ham, pineapple, black olives, onions, green peppers,…

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    Memories of the Month {10.2012}

    October 31, 2012 - By 

    This month I was happy about: Alex’s good report card and good report from our parent teacher conference. This month I was sad about: the never ending cycle of crap with insurance and contractors (post to come). Somethings I accomplished this month were: prevailing with insurance company in getting a fair amount of money (post to come). Something new I did was: play at church in the bell choir (post to come). Books I read were: Beyond Tuesday Morning (9/11 Series, #2) by Karen Kingsbury I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen The Delta Queen Cookbook: The History and…

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    Proverbs 31 Wife {Questions 36-40}

    October 19, 2012 - By 

    Here’s my next set of questions. If you missed my first post about being a Proverbs 31 Wife, you can find it here. Questions 6-10 Questions 11-15 Questions 16-20 Questions 21-25 Questions 26-30 Questions 31-35 36. What do you think about Sara’s statement, “We reflect Jesus in the small things so our families can see him in the bigger things.” Is this hard to do? Why or why not? Sara tells a funny story about walking her dog and picking up another dog’s “droppings.” She could feel God pushing her to do that and to interact with the owner of…

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    Proverbs 31 Wife {Questions 31-35}

    October 17, 2012 - By 

    Here’s my LAST set of questions. If you missed my first post about being a Proverbs 31 Wife, you can find it here. Questions 6-10 Questions 11-15 Questions 16-20 Questions 21-25 Questions 26-30 31. What causes you to feel completely overwhelmed? How do you respond? What tools do you use to stay organized? I’m easily stressed, especially now that I have a job that isn’t stressful. Depending on why I’m stressed determines how I react. Most of the time the stress consumes me. It’s all I can think about, but just like Sara said instead of being overwhelmed with the…

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    Proverbs 31 Wife {Questions 26-30}

    October 15, 2012 - By 

    Here’s my next set of questions. If you missed my first post about being a Proverbs 31 Wife, you can find it here. Questions 6-10 Questions 11-15 Questions 16-20 Questions 21-25 #26. Sara struggles in identifying her role as wife, mom, career woman, and author. She juggles a lot of titles and tries to make sense of how they all work together. Have you ever struggled with titles you or someone else has put on you? How did it affect you? I’m not sure I’ve ever been concerned with my “title.” People know I’m a “busy Mom” who works at…

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    Proverbs 31 Wife {Questions 21-25}

    October 13, 2012 - By 

    Here’s my next set of questions. If you missed my first post about being a Proverbs 31 Wife, you can find it here. Questions 6-10 Questions 11-15 Questions 16-20 #21. Have you ever taken a job out of need over desire? How did you grow from it? Yes, during my time of unemployment, I did several “jobs” that were not fun, but something to help us get by. I grew from it, by seeing myself do things I didn’t think I could endure. Proving to myself I can adapt to many different situations and job environments. #22. In what ways…