Jason - done
Stephanie
Joseph
Samuel
Jenna
Jason's mom
Jason's dad
My mom - done
My dad - done
Paula - done
Jacob
I think I need to do some more shopping on amazon.com .. I just wish that I could finish the last 3 on there (MIL, FIL, BIL) ... and get it over with .. but not sure what to get MIL & FIL! The kids -- well, I have a few things to get wrapped from the closet ... and then need to get a few other things and will be done.
Jason's gift -- I am working on. I can't really say anything online about it -- because he reads everything :) LOL ... I just hope that he will LOVE it! :)
Saturday will be a busy day -- but that is ok. Jason has Monday and Tuesday off next week! YAY! :) Long weekend!! Love those. He *HAD* to take the last 5 days of vacation before the end of the year ... and this will be 2 of those days. :)
Nothing else is planned this week ... AWANA at church tomorrow night ...
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas
It's that time of the year -- The kids will have early release from school today, and will then have Wed-Fri off from school for Thanksgiving! Not sure how I feel about that -- 5 days of no school ... it can be a long time! :) I'm sure that it will be fine. Jason has Thursday and Friday off -- and we'll be spending most of the afternoon / evening on Thurs. at SIL's house. I will cook the turkey here but bring it there (since she is working from 7pm Wed night until 7am Thursday morning).
I would really love to go shopping on Friday. WalMart will probably be the place to go -- but perhaps Best Buy as well. Only problem -- finding someone to go with me. I'm sure Jason would go -- but of course, we would have to have someone here to watch the kids. So, not sure what will happen .. I will look over the sales again and see what I need/want to get!
Jason found out that he still has 5 days of vacation time that he has to take before the end of the year .. so right now we are looking at him taking Dec 8th, 9th, 23rd, 29th and 30th ... we have already made plans for the 23rd (we are awaiting the confirmation email) ... we will be taking all the kids to Bryson City, NC to do the Polar Express (http://www.gsmr.com/reservations/excursions.php) --
-- I know that they are going to LOVE it ... Jason's parents, his sister and BIL are all coming as well ... I will be sure to take lots of pictures. Like I said -- just waiting to get the confirmation email. I am hoping that they are not booked on that day / time we picked. It's the last day they are doing it before Christmas ... and one of the last trips of the day (picked the 5pm train) ...
Christmas Eve we will be meeting here at the house. I really did not want to have to move everything (gifts -- as we open everything from family that night) ... and then of course, come home to get the kids to bed and settled -- so that Santa can come (we've had a discussion already with Stephanie and Joseph about this -- since Stephanie's friend mentioned that Santa wasn't real -- Stephanie and Joseph have told me that they still know that Santa is real -- so we still have time) LOL .... so we are going to do it here -- and I think Jason's parents will spend the night -- unless they decide to go back home. We'll see ... because usually we go to their house on Christmas day to eat lunch/supper ... still have a month to figure out THAT detail! :)
I still need to get some shopping done .... not sure what to get for a few people .. but I'm sure that I will think of something before the 25th of December! :) Any ideas would be great!!! LOL
Ok, enough for now. Hope that you all have a blessed day!!!!
I would really love to go shopping on Friday. WalMart will probably be the place to go -- but perhaps Best Buy as well. Only problem -- finding someone to go with me. I'm sure Jason would go -- but of course, we would have to have someone here to watch the kids. So, not sure what will happen .. I will look over the sales again and see what I need/want to get!
Jason found out that he still has 5 days of vacation time that he has to take before the end of the year .. so right now we are looking at him taking Dec 8th, 9th, 23rd, 29th and 30th ... we have already made plans for the 23rd (we are awaiting the confirmation email) ... we will be taking all the kids to Bryson City, NC to do the Polar Express (http://www.gsmr.com/reservations/excursions.php) --
The Polar Express comes to life when the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey to our "North Pole". Guests on board will enjoy hot chocolate and treats while listening and reading along with the magical story. Experience the joy of watching the children's faces when the train arrives at our "North Pole," where Santa Claus will be waiting. Santa will board The Polar Express where he will greet each child and present them with a special memento. Holiday carols will be sung on the return trip to Bryson City. Families will want to make this a holiday tradition! $38.00 per person for adults and teens 13 and older. $26.00 per child over 24 months of age. Children 24 months and younger are complimentary. Ticket price includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum in Bryson City. Please note: During the online reservation process, you must select a date and time for each reservation. If a time is not available for selection, that time is sold-out and no longer available. Thank you.
-- I know that they are going to LOVE it ... Jason's parents, his sister and BIL are all coming as well ... I will be sure to take lots of pictures. Like I said -- just waiting to get the confirmation email. I am hoping that they are not booked on that day / time we picked. It's the last day they are doing it before Christmas ... and one of the last trips of the day (picked the 5pm train) ...
Christmas Eve we will be meeting here at the house. I really did not want to have to move everything (gifts -- as we open everything from family that night) ... and then of course, come home to get the kids to bed and settled -- so that Santa can come (we've had a discussion already with Stephanie and Joseph about this -- since Stephanie's friend mentioned that Santa wasn't real -- Stephanie and Joseph have told me that they still know that Santa is real -- so we still have time) LOL .... so we are going to do it here -- and I think Jason's parents will spend the night -- unless they decide to go back home. We'll see ... because usually we go to their house on Christmas day to eat lunch/supper ... still have a month to figure out THAT detail! :)
I still need to get some shopping done .... not sure what to get for a few people .. but I'm sure that I will think of something before the 25th of December! :) Any ideas would be great!!! LOL
Ok, enough for now. Hope that you all have a blessed day!!!!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Update on my mom ..
Well, I talked to both my sister and my mom this evening ... my mom called me once she got home (yes, they sent her home from the hospital) ... They did the CT scan today and it showed nothing -- they had told her that if it did not show anything, that they would send her home. She should be getting calls this week to set up some more tests .. and see where that will take them. She asked the doctor how long it should be before she gets those calls and he gave her his number and said if she does not hear from them this week -- to call him! I am still upset that they did not keep her at the hospital and monitor her -- but that is the joys of medicine in Canada ...
That is about where we are right now ... they haven't really ruled out anything .. although they are not leaning towards stroke as much -- mainly because the numbness she felt was on both sides of the face and not just one side. They are going to check her heart --for blockages and things like that. Do a stress test ...
Thanks for the continued prayers!!! Will post more as I know more.
That is about where we are right now ... they haven't really ruled out anything .. although they are not leaning towards stroke as much -- mainly because the numbness she felt was on both sides of the face and not just one side. They are going to check her heart --for blockages and things like that. Do a stress test ...
Thanks for the continued prayers!!! Will post more as I know more.
Please pray
Sent this out through email last night --
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My sister called to let me know that my mom is in the hospital!
She was not feeling well last week -- and finally on Saturday decided to go see the doctor. The doctor was unsure what was going on. Seemed to think it could be stroke related or possibly a vitamin deficiency (I know, broad spectrum there) - were going to send her in for a CT scan ... and see what that was going to show. My dad called to tell me this on Saturday evening -- he did not want me to hear it from anyone else and make me worry more than I already would.
Well, apparently what was happening last week happened again this afternoon so my dad called 911 and the ambulance brought her to the hospital. The feeling she had was starting in the chest area and went up to her face (numbness on both sides of the face) ... and she felt like her head could explode. At the hospital, they took some blood work ... and are keeping her overnight to monitor her and continue to do blood work (as the first set did not show anything) ... they are unsure if it's stroke related or possibly heart related. Tomorrow they are going to do some more blood work, a stress test and also the CT scan ... so I won't know anything else until I hear from my sister possibly tomorrow afternoon sometime ...
I would greatly appreciate any prayers ... for my my mom, my dad, my family ... the doctors.
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My sister called to let me know that my mom is in the hospital!
She was not feeling well last week -- and finally on Saturday decided to go see the doctor. The doctor was unsure what was going on. Seemed to think it could be stroke related or possibly a vitamin deficiency (I know, broad spectrum there) - were going to send her in for a CT scan ... and see what that was going to show. My dad called to tell me this on Saturday evening -- he did not want me to hear it from anyone else and make me worry more than I already would.
Well, apparently what was happening last week happened again this afternoon so my dad called 911 and the ambulance brought her to the hospital. The feeling she had was starting in the chest area and went up to her face (numbness on both sides of the face) ... and she felt like her head could explode. At the hospital, they took some blood work ... and are keeping her overnight to monitor her and continue to do blood work (as the first set did not show anything) ... they are unsure if it's stroke related or possibly heart related. Tomorrow they are going to do some more blood work, a stress test and also the CT scan ... so I won't know anything else until I hear from my sister possibly tomorrow afternoon sometime ...
I would greatly appreciate any prayers ... for my my mom, my dad, my family ... the doctors.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Birthday Celebration
As you well know, we are getting closer to my birthday. Every year there is a celebration in my honor and I think that this year the celebration will be repeated.
During this time there are many people shopping for gifts, there are many radio announcements, TV commercials, and in every part of the world everyone is talking that my birthday is getting closer and closer.
It is really very nice to know, that at least once a year, some people think of me.
As you know, the celebration of my birthday began many years ago.
At first people seemed to understand and be thankful of all that I did for them, but in these times, no one seems to know the reason for the celebration.
Family and friends get together and have a lot of fun, but they don't know the meaning of the celebration. I remember that last year there was a great feast in my honor. The dinner table was full of delicious foods, pastries, fruits, assorted nuts and chocolates. The decorations were exquisite and there were many, many beautifully wrapped gifts.
But, do you want to know something? I wasn't invited.
I was the guest of honor and they didn't remember to send me an invitation.
The party was for me, but when that great day came, I was left outside, they closed the door in my face .. and I wanted to be with them and share their table.
In truth, that didn't surprise me because in the last few years all close their doors to me. Since I wasn't invited, I decided to enter the party without making any noise. I went in and stood in a corner.
They were all drinking; there were some who were drunk and telling jokes and laughing at everything. They were having a grand time.
To top it all, this big fat man all dressed in red wearing a long white beard entered the room yelling Ho-Ho-Ho! He seemed drunk. He sat on the sofa and all the children ran to him, saying: "Santa Claus, Santa Claus" as if the party were in his honor!
At midnight all the people began to hug each other; I extended my arms waiting for someone to hug me and do you know no-one hugged me.
Suddenly they all began to share gifts. They opened them one by one with great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to see if, maybe, there was one for me. What would you feel if on your birthday everybody shared gifts and you did not get one?
I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left.
Every year it gets worse. People only remember the gifts, the parties, to eat and drink, and nobody remembers me.
I would like this Christmas that you allow me to enter into your life.
I would like that you recognize the fact that almost two thousand years ago I came to this world to give my life for you, on the cross, to save you.
Today, I only want that you believe this with all your heart.
I want to share something with you. As many didn't invite me to their party, I will have my own celebration, a grandiose party that no one has ever imagined, a spectacular party. I'm still aking the final arrangements..
Today I am sending out many invitations and there is an invitation for you. I want to know if you wish to attend and I will make a reservation for you and write your name with golden letters in my great guest book.
Only those on the guest list will be invited to the party.
Those who don't answer the invite, will be left outside. Be prepared because when all is ready you will be part of my great party.
See you soon. I Love you!
Best Regards
Jesus
During this time there are many people shopping for gifts, there are many radio announcements, TV commercials, and in every part of the world everyone is talking that my birthday is getting closer and closer.
It is really very nice to know, that at least once a year, some people think of me.
As you know, the celebration of my birthday began many years ago.
At first people seemed to understand and be thankful of all that I did for them, but in these times, no one seems to know the reason for the celebration.
Family and friends get together and have a lot of fun, but they don't know the meaning of the celebration. I remember that last year there was a great feast in my honor. The dinner table was full of delicious foods, pastries, fruits, assorted nuts and chocolates. The decorations were exquisite and there were many, many beautifully wrapped gifts.
But, do you want to know something? I wasn't invited.
I was the guest of honor and they didn't remember to send me an invitation.
The party was for me, but when that great day came, I was left outside, they closed the door in my face .. and I wanted to be with them and share their table.
In truth, that didn't surprise me because in the last few years all close their doors to me. Since I wasn't invited, I decided to enter the party without making any noise. I went in and stood in a corner.
They were all drinking; there were some who were drunk and telling jokes and laughing at everything. They were having a grand time.
To top it all, this big fat man all dressed in red wearing a long white beard entered the room yelling Ho-Ho-Ho! He seemed drunk. He sat on the sofa and all the children ran to him, saying: "Santa Claus, Santa Claus" as if the party were in his honor!
At midnight all the people began to hug each other; I extended my arms waiting for someone to hug me and do you know no-one hugged me.
Suddenly they all began to share gifts. They opened them one by one with great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to see if, maybe, there was one for me. What would you feel if on your birthday everybody shared gifts and you did not get one?
I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left.
Every year it gets worse. People only remember the gifts, the parties, to eat and drink, and nobody remembers me.
I would like this Christmas that you allow me to enter into your life.
I would like that you recognize the fact that almost two thousand years ago I came to this world to give my life for you, on the cross, to save you.
Today, I only want that you believe this with all your heart.
I want to share something with you. As many didn't invite me to their party, I will have my own celebration, a grandiose party that no one has ever imagined, a spectacular party. I'm still aking the final arrangements..
Today I am sending out many invitations and there is an invitation for you. I want to know if you wish to attend and I will make a reservation for you and write your name with golden letters in my great guest book.
Only those on the guest list will be invited to the party.
Those who don't answer the invite, will be left outside. Be prepared because when all is ready you will be part of my great party.
See you soon. I Love you!
Best Regards
Jesus
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
It seems like time just goes by. I look at my blog and I think to myself that I should sit here and write something up for it .. but then I remember that there really isn't much for me to write about. I don't have the mose exciting life -- and well, I at times, have a difficult time getting thoughts into words with things that are happening in the world around me.
Today is Tuesday and we currently have nothing planned for the day -- evening. My SIL mentioned to me last night that she wants to take the kids to the corn maze and she might do that later today/this evening .. but we'll just have to wait and see until I hear from her. I will need to get Stephanie to do her homework the minute she gets home from school so that she does not get home (if they do go out) and say "but I didn't get my homework done".
I've decided that I need to take the time to make a weekly menu (at least) and get groceries for the week, so that I won't have to worry about making supper at the last minute and thinking that day "I wonder what we are going to have for supper tonight" .. it will already be there for me, I will just have to get it done. Anyone have any suggestions on new recipes that I might want to try -- I am always making the same meals over and over again. Not sure what we will have for supper tonight though -- I guess it will all depend on if SIL gets the older 2 or not -- and go from there. Now that it's getting colder, I need to find some more things to make in the crockpot. :) That makes things a lot easier ...
I can't believe it's been almost 2 weeks since the NKOTB concert. WOW! Time sure does fly. I continue to post with the ATL and TN ladies on www.nkotb.com ... we are all keeping faith for a summer '09 tour ... I haven't posted on www.nkotbfans.com as much as I used to -- it seems to have slowed down now that we are getting close to the end of this tour -- well, somewhat - close to the end of the US part of the tour. I still wish that I could have gone to another show -- and even wish I could have done the 5* with the meet and greet -- even though most people have mentioned how fast those went ... I would have settled with a sighting outside of the arena LOL ...
This has been open all day -- and I did not get to finishing it -- I am actually not sure what else I want to blog about. The younger 2 are currently taking a nap and the older 2 are doing homework. I am waiting for SIL -- she plans to pick them up around 4pm. I got a call from my sister earlier this afternoon, she just seemed to want to chat! That doesn't happen too often, but it's nice when it does. We caught up on a few things. Usually we just email and call when we need to! LOL.
Anyway, I guess that will be all for now. I hope that you will all have a wonderful and blessed day and hopefully I will be back to blog again soon.
Today is Tuesday and we currently have nothing planned for the day -- evening. My SIL mentioned to me last night that she wants to take the kids to the corn maze and she might do that later today/this evening .. but we'll just have to wait and see until I hear from her. I will need to get Stephanie to do her homework the minute she gets home from school so that she does not get home (if they do go out) and say "but I didn't get my homework done".
I've decided that I need to take the time to make a weekly menu (at least) and get groceries for the week, so that I won't have to worry about making supper at the last minute and thinking that day "I wonder what we are going to have for supper tonight" .. it will already be there for me, I will just have to get it done. Anyone have any suggestions on new recipes that I might want to try -- I am always making the same meals over and over again. Not sure what we will have for supper tonight though -- I guess it will all depend on if SIL gets the older 2 or not -- and go from there. Now that it's getting colder, I need to find some more things to make in the crockpot. :) That makes things a lot easier ...
I can't believe it's been almost 2 weeks since the NKOTB concert. WOW! Time sure does fly. I continue to post with the ATL and TN ladies on www.nkotb.com ... we are all keeping faith for a summer '09 tour ... I haven't posted on www.nkotbfans.com as much as I used to -- it seems to have slowed down now that we are getting close to the end of this tour -- well, somewhat - close to the end of the US part of the tour. I still wish that I could have gone to another show -- and even wish I could have done the 5* with the meet and greet -- even though most people have mentioned how fast those went ... I would have settled with a sighting outside of the arena LOL ...
This has been open all day -- and I did not get to finishing it -- I am actually not sure what else I want to blog about. The younger 2 are currently taking a nap and the older 2 are doing homework. I am waiting for SIL -- she plans to pick them up around 4pm. I got a call from my sister earlier this afternoon, she just seemed to want to chat! That doesn't happen too often, but it's nice when it does. We caught up on a few things. Usually we just email and call when we need to! LOL.
Anyway, I guess that will be all for now. I hope that you will all have a wonderful and blessed day and hopefully I will be back to blog again soon.
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